American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-08-14
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For the American Republican.
MESSRS. WALKER AND DoDGE'S PICNIC.
Having been honored with an invitation, will,
great pleasure attended this picnic, and has
ten to give concise report of the most brilliant
and pleasant party of the season. The compa-
ny were invited to assemble at Mr., Walkers
residence on Biddle street, at O'Clock A. NJ.
from thence by the kind arrangement OF Messrs
w. and d., we were conveyed to a beautiful
grove about three miles from the city. At an
early hour we reached this sweet and secluded
spot, and found the most ample means of enjoy
ment already provided by the hberality and
foresight of Messrs. w. and ID. While some
sat engaged in intellectual conversation, others
wandered through the romantic grove, and
viewed the noble aud sublime works of Nature.
For my own part as ! stood upon large rock,
where rugged peaks pro ected over most beau
tiiul cascade, viewing the impetuous stream,
learing every barrier, and shouting ia It's eter-
nal thunders, "'tis free, and will be free tore
ver," pondered over the natural and inherent
tights Of freemen. Here, thought l. the slaves
OF tyrant might learn useful and instructive
lesson. Further down this murmuring brook,
| could trace the mighty hand of art, i'll hewng
out a passage in the rocky cliffs, for the rail-
way. On returning 10 the centre of attraction
| saw great number of the "fdirest Of the fair
engaged with their gay and galand cavaliers
in the giddy dance, upon the green spot and
CLASSY glade. Their sweetest smiles, and most
tender, melting glances, were freely given to
enliyen the scene, eahance the pleasure, and
cause every heart TO leap with proad emotion
and rivet the chains of the "Boy- God Love" yet
more firmly on the hearts of their devoted
SWANS. About half past P. NJ dinner was
announced; the company then repaired to ano-
ther part of the grove and partook Of a most
sumptuous and bountiful repast, after it had
been blessed by the Rev. Mr., Hill. After din
ner those who were fond of the juice of the
grape, offered an obation of the most choice
and costly wines-whie the advocates Of the
cool water system were abundantly supplied
with e-water and lemonade. In the course Of
the evening, the neighboring factory was visit
ed and the mighty works of art examiaed.-
The many words of sympathy which fell from
rosy-lips, for those unhappy beings who were
compelled to labor necessarily within its gloomy
walls, caused the sympathetic tear to rise I'M
hidden to many an eye. We then returned 10
the grove to hear those heavenly strains, which
are always formed by combination of femi-
nine voices. After suitable arrangements had
been made, the Rev. Mr.. Hill was called on to
address the company; he declined with an ap-
proprate apology. MI, Robinson then sang
that touching song "On cid Long Islands sea
GRIT shore" Mr.. James w. Poindexter, of
Virginia, was then called upon to address the
company-the call was long and unanimous.
He rose with graceful dignity, and enchanted
their most devout and enwrapt attention, while
he was speaking. He alluded, with modest
timidity to the honor conferred OIL him, while
there were those present who, perhaps, he said,
had trimmed the midnight lamp, turning over
the musty pages of scientific lore. He also al
luded most beautifully to the surrounding see
merry, and said, did not the smiles and tender
expressions of encouragement, which he saw in
the countenance of the ladies, stimulate him to
go on, he would shrink from the task imposed
upon him by their kindness. He then deliver
ed in most eloquent, animated and laconic
style, some remarks upon the condition OF wo-
man in past ages of the world, and also in re-
gard to her present position among the civilized
world. He then closed with the approving
smiles of beauty, and with loud applause from
all sides.
cannot refrain from noticing his style of
oratory, which facnates all who hear him. All
his gestures were appropriate, Impressive and
graceful-his voice naturally strong, both SOL
tens down into the most mellow strains and
rises into their soul-stirring and sublime pathos,
which bears all along the course of its eo-
quence. His language is expressive, beautiful,
pure and chaste; and all his discourses (of which
have had the pleasure of hearing several)
abound in strong reason, wit and poetry-they
exhibit strong, original and profound mind.
After Mr.. Poindexter had finished, tea was
announced, and the company joyfully partook
of the delicious refreshments. About 7 O'Clock
F. NJ the company left the grove for Mr.. Wal
kers residence, where they enjoyed delightful
music and brilliant conversation until a late
hour, AN EYEWITNESS.