American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-05-12

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amidst the falling sentences Of take children
into a lodging, separate maintenance, -
won't be made slave of,'-and so forth
Reported for the American Republican,
MAY FESTIVAL.
The custom of celebrating "NIay in the
woods" is becoming more and more popular,
particularly with the female schools Of our city.
The notices already taken OF several of these
interesting festivals will testify our warm APP
probation Of this delightful method of greeting
the return of the season of birds and flowers
We had the pleasure of being present on
Thursday last, at quiet and retired spot,
about mile and halfwest of the city, known
as "the Flat Rocks where the pupils of Fee
male School No G, were spending the day in
rural enjoyment. The atmosphere was remark
ably bright, balmy and invigorating; and the
merry shouts of the happy groups scattered
over the shady green, showed how fully they
partook of its heathiul and cheering inAuen-
ces. We have seldom seen a more delightful
or more delighted party. at about eleven
O'Clock announcement was made that the in
teresting ceremonies of the coronation of the
"hlay Queen" were about to be performed "A
circle Of bright eyes and rosy cheeks was i'm
mediately formed; in almost every countenance
of which was exhibited an anxious curiosity to
know who was to be the highly honorcd fair
one selected to reign on the occasion, for the
selection had not yet been made known. At
this stage of the ceremonies, Miss Adams, the
accomplished principal of the school, took &C.
cason to address them in few happy remarks,
in which she expressed the pleasure it afforded
her, inasmuch as the selection had been con-
fided to her choice, TO announce the name Of
one of their number, who, during her connec-
ton with the institution, had been remarkable
for her general excellence, and had never, in a
single instance, violated that amiability of tenn
per, which is so great an ornament to the sex.
As the name Of Miss Maria Kemp fell upon
the ears OF the group, a murmur of approba-
ton ran through the assemblage, and a sweet
and interesting girl, of some thirteen summers,
was led into the midst, and the ceremonies of
coronation duly performed, closing with the
singing Of beautiful song, the chorus of which
-"Vioe ia Queen" echoed among the rocks and
hills, the outbursting of more than hundred
happy hearts. Ample provisions for the de-
mands Of hunger were then furnished, after
which the remainder of the day was spent in
varied exercises of innocent and healthful miIth
The following is one of the merry songs that
contributed to the interest OF the occasions;
SONG
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How sweet is the pleasure on Mays lovely morning,
To rave Ger the meadows all bhsome and free
With garlands of flowers our temples adjoining,
And dancing and singing with high merry glee.
There's pleasure In freedom whatever the season,
That makes every object look love ly and fai!;
Then surely for pleasure we have good reason,
For freedom has blessed Us and freed Us from care:
La Ia. ia
II.
o let US this May-day dispe all our saGntss,
And give to the winds every sOrrowiug cloud;
Let's fill up our pleasure, and pour forth gladness,
In songs that shall echo then .oud and more loud
There's pleasure ia freedom, &c,
III.
All nature in beauty and spend0r is shining,
The kill and the valley are lovely and bright;
From earliest morning 10 evenings declining,
There's naught that appears but il gives US delight.
There's pleasure III freedom, &c.
The company returned about six in the eve
ming somewhat fatigued, but in good sprits,-
The Principal of the Male Department No. 6
and Mr.. Wilder, the Teacher of Music, were
in attendance, and rendered assistance in pro-
noting the wishes of the ladies. To the ex-
ertion of the last named gentleman in particu-
lar, may be attributed much Of the enjoyment
of the day. The sweet tones Of his violin, and
his interest IN the amusement of the younger
scholars, entitle him to the thanks Of all con-
cerned.
New YORK RELIGIOUS ANNIVERSARIES. We
copy from the New York papers of Friday, the
following accounts of the continuation of the
religious anniversaries on the previous day and
evening:
Society for MeHoratiag The Condition Of The
Je,us. The Anniversary was held last evening
at the Broome-st Church. Several persons of
distinguished learning were present, among
whom we may mention Rev. DR.. Herschell,
Just arrived from England to prosecute his la
bors IN the cause in this country; the well
known Biblical scholar, Mr.. Reilly, ofthis city;
Rev. Nh Johns, of Baltimore; and others The
exercises were of most entertaining nature,
and a report was read showing the prospects of
the Society in its endeavors TO restore the
"chosen people" to their ancient heritage. II
is with regret that we have to record but small
actual success from the Society's own state
ment, although their endeavors are most au-
dable and their exertions have been unwearied
The Annual Report states the receipts of the
Society for the past year $3,7l6, being nearly
double the amount of the previous year. From
legacies, SS77 have been received The circu-
lation of the Jewish Chronicle has increased
from 500 to 1900 circulation. Addresses were
made by Rev. DIR. Dewitt, Rev. Mr.. Johns,
and Others, giving an account of the Jewish
nation, the obligations we owe to them and
the claims they have upon our aid and pro-
lection.
..4merican Protestant Society. The I'd ami
versary of this Society was celebrated in the
Lafayette Place Dutch Church-Dr. Spring
presiding. Its receipts during the year were
about $4,000. DR.. Beman, Herman Norton,
and Bishop James were the chief speakers.
The purpose of this Society is the conversion
Of Roman Catholics to Professionalism. The