American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-12-16
correspondence ofthe N. Y. Express']
PaIrtNope Dec. 1914


. "Ihe City Of Conventions "-"The Monu-
mented City," OF rs it is more recently namcd,
tho City Of Conventions,' is in many respects
me of the first cities in the Union. Though
originally founded by Roman Catholics, they
were under the direction ola peculiarly enlarg-
I'd, and liberal und, and the noble same of
tCalvert is still held in high veneration by her
citizens, of whatever creed they may be. Rel
s;ous federation was early proclaimed, as dis
tinctive and prominent feature OF Maryland,
and has been a leading caGse of the almost un-
exampled growth of its commercial capital; and
is the great secret of the delightful harmony
i and liberal spirit still prevailing among all de-
nominations ofChristians.
Even Romanism, with its ma esticcathcdrals
and nunneries, its mitred priests, and prncely
revenues, is here comparatively modest and I'M
obtrusive, satirfed with the share Of public IA
: vor it has enjoyed, in cornmen with other de-
nominations, without interfering with any or
\ bringing disgrace upon republican institutions,
|, by exciting a.spirt of intolerance Or sectarian-
! ism.
~ The Methodists, one Of the most numerous
o. denominations, here founded, through the ex-
cktions of enc of their distinguished early BIZ
| Shops, their first Seminary in America for
Il preparing arreducating ministry.
The Presbyterans and Episcopalisns are also
| very prominent, the former having Ave large
I churches: and connected with these, and the
! other Protestant churches, there are now up
I wards of twenty Thousand communicates, ex-
!. citing an slev atng influence upon the intelIi-
: gence and morals of the entire community.
encouraging among all classes a sanctified lite
! rature, and contributing, perhaps, more than
! all other means, to render this Getty Of Con-
, ,eentions' one of the most prosperous and hon
ored in the nation.
Baltimore'is peculiarly distinguished for its
; hospitality. During the repeated Conventions
which have been held in this city, the numer-
!. Gus delegates have, to a great extent, been
most courteouely, as we'll as freely, entertained
; by the citizens. Such generosity cannot but
{ make grateful and abiding imprc ssion upon
the heart of a stranger, while it truly enrirhes
and ennobles its author
Situated on the broad and beautiful Chcsa-
speake, with an excellent ha.bor in whick may
! be seen the flags of all nations, and built, like
ancient Rome, on many hills, which furnish
abundant springs of pure water, it is certainly
,sne of the most healthy and beautiful cities in
the United States. The eyosis not wearied
with tedious nonotony, yet nil is neat. chaete,
,and substantial, Indicating intelligence, refine
rnent and independence
4
point of ground is seen rising in majestic graz
deur the far-fined "Washngton Monument"
7 bearing on its top enc of the noh!est specimens
of'the sculptor's art, the Father of his coun-
try, standing forth like presiding genius over
the whole region, inspiring the beholder with
revefential awe, and contributing, as is believ-
ed, in no small degree to the good order as
well as patriotism of the city,
Among the many striking beauties in the
immediate suburbs of the city, is Green Mount
Cemetery, "the city of the dead" az object of
solemn interest, surely, to the stranger and
soiourner," as we'll as to every citizen. The
gothic structure archingthe gateway is in good
taste, and in perfect keeping with the beautiful
simplicity and solemn stiffness of the place.
The wide extent of its grounds, and the va
riety of surface, as well as Of native foliage,
interspersed with cultivated flowers, and with
snow white monuments of every size, all con-
spre to render this Cemetery one of the most
obstructive and sou-inspiring, as well as So
lemn objects of contemplation.
Indeed the moral aspect Of Baltimore, gen.
orally, cannot fail to arrest particular atten-
}, ton. The descendant of the northern Puritan
n here finds himself in remarkably religious
community. From its earliest settlement,
when the town consisted of little cluster Of
q houses around the head of the bay, the claims
of religion were specially regarded, the Sabbath
was honored, and daily incense ascend
ed from the affairs conseciated to the worship
of Jehovah; and as the city has increased, the
number of its sacred temples has proportonally
multiplied the people Of each denomnation
contributing cheerfully to sustain the ordi-
nances of the Gospel, and receiving in return
the richest blessings of Heaven.
The, late wonderful reformation of many
thousands of the most hopeless and degraded
of human beings it iswell known, had its orr
gin here; and that origin too in religious prtn-
ciple; whose sanctifying energies have been felt
throughout the land in the restoration OF sous,
brothers, and husbands from the lowest depths
Of pollution to the respect and confidence OF So
cety. And it may be hoped that the influence
of the Conventicu of 100 delegates, recently
held in this city for promoting more sacred
observance of the Sabbath, will, like the great
Temperance movement, be universally felt;
elevattng every where the tone of public sentl-
ment, and arousing the nation to a proper sense
\ Of the highest interest of man, and OF his eternal
obligations ofgrstitude to the great Lord ofthe
Sabbath A. -
FRoM LIBERIA. Intelligence, has been re
oeived from Liberia to the LIST Oct'r. At tina
date, the colony was in prosperous condition
and every thing appeared to indicate contin
uance of prosperity. The brig Atalanta wa
expected to sail for New York about the mid
die of October The Adario, Madonna, an,
Echo, had arrived from the U. s.