American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-07-08

~ nat my Hiatl may ne Nfll'l III lbN's
That in faith and by uith my spirit may seem,
70 be waited To mansions above.
Oh let me then enduavur still,
To do my best with right good will,
Then away. then away to the sabbath school,
That my heart may be melted III love.
After singing, they were entertained in
more substantial manner; and, no doubt that
to which they now addressed themsclrcS was
much more acceptable and palatable than that
which had Just been addressed to hcpL if the
latter were never SO good. The good things
wcrc at intervals, through the morning and
afternoon, distributed among them with the
greatest prolusion. In the afternoon, an cI-
derby minister from kentucky, Rev Mr.. II
dngs, originally Of this state, gave us most
interesting account of the West, and he spoke
more especially, of the beneficial influence cX-
ertcd in that section of the country 10y the es-
Enlistment Of Sabbath Schools, The child
rem, as we'll as the adults, were much delight
cd with his remarks, When they had IN
dulgcd again for a short time III their innocent
sports and paStmes, and had taken some re-
ireshments, they were called together, about
o'clock, to prepare for their return to the
school room. The doXolory was sung and Il
bencdiction pronounced. They then left he
ground in order, and marched back to the
Wesley chapel, where they were dismissed,
every one of them, doubtless, highly gratiiicd
with the manner in which they had spent their
time.
Thus passed the dav which is sacredly dear
to the heart of every true American; and when
we call up, in our memory, the scenes through
which our iorefathers passed, that they might
achieve for their children that Independence
which has procured for US so many blessings,
and upon the basis Of which so many glorious
institutions have risen, not only for our own
benefit, but to bless the whole world, ought we
not to render to God the sincere homage of our
hearts for having guided them safely through
the hardshps, the peris, and trials of those
"days that tried mems souls" Let US always
be thankful that tour lots are cast in pleasant
places" and that "wo have 50 goody heri-
tage."
Sabbath School Of Third PresjytH ian Church..
At eight O'Clock, A. NJ, the scholars had assem-
bled III full number, at the lecturc-room Of the
Church, preparatory to their anticipated eX-
cursion, their eyes sparkling with Joy and
their hearts fiuttering with pleasing anticpa-
tons. At this time a very handsome banner
was brought in: this was a present to the school
from Mrs. J. A. lowering. 1t was executed
by Mr.. S. S. Donaldson. The reputation OF
the artist, and the description of 1t given by
the Argus a short time back, renders any Gu
! logium unnecessary here. Accompanying the
banner was a note of presentation from Mrs. Ia
This was read by the Pastor, the Rev. Dr.
| MUsGRAyE, and the banner formally presented
to the school. 1t was accepted on the part o
the school by the superintendent, DR.. F. 5. Gil
ger, in brief, though appropriate address
After this interesting ceremony, the school pro-
ceeded to the residence of Mrs. Levering,
] a. i g L. | L.,
grudcr, the Sabbath School Banner Song was
sung with most pleasing effect. The process
sion then moved towards the beautiful grove
on Franklin street, owned by Mr.. Dennis Sui
livan, which was kindly appropriated by him
to their use.
/ When the school had arrived, the exercises
were commenced by singing an anthem; after
which an earnest and Impressive prayer was
offered up by DR.. Musgrave. The scholars
were then permitted to dispense themselves
| through the grove, Which permission was
promptly and eagerly embraced by all: in the
twnklmg of an eye, the scene was changed
sportve groups of the little jewellers met the
eye on all sides-swings were flying all around
us-various sports were engaged in with an
enthusiasm and life we have rarely witnessed,
and the merry peals of laughter rang incessant-
ly through the grove. The scene was truly
eXhlirating-all were inlected-we felt the
life and buoyancy of our early days returning,
and, for time at least, all care and anxiety
were banishcd, and every individual present en-
tered without restraint into the excitement OF the
scene. About Il, the children were assembled
to partake Of the refreshments which had been
literally supplied by the congregations These
were abundant in quantity, and so various IN
their character and inviting in their quality as
not to need the previous exercises to procure
for them careful consideration" and "hear-
ty reccption!' The generous contributors
could not find fault with the decided demon
STATIONS of the taste of those who received
them After having partaken of these, "tired
Natures S,ceet restorers," the children were
again assembled around the stage, which was
beautifully iestooned by several of our national
flags. A hymn to Liberty was sung, when the
superintendent prefaced the reading of the
"Declaraton" by relating several interesting
and thrilling incidents connected with the sign
ing Of that instrument and its announcement
from the Town Hall, in Philadelphia, TO the
assembled multitude, in l776. These preta-
tory remarks threw around the Declaration
which was afterwards read, deep and highly.
wrought interest. 1t was read by Mr.. Robert
Anthony, member of the Bible Glass, in a
very impressive manner. Another patriotic
song was sung, when the children again scat
tered through the grove, where they put ii
practice, as children only know how to dc
fully, the sentiments which they had jus
heard expressed, that call men are created fret
and equal," and it was hot long before We
were assured from all quarters that they full,
understood the force of the axiom, that anon!
the rights with which they were endowed b,
their Creator were "tberty and the pursuit 0
happiness"
In the afternoon, the Bible Glass held thei
"Annual Meeting" DR.. Gger preceded tn
"Report" by history of the Glass, which wa
highly interesting in its details. He state
that among the nambor who had graduate,
from that Glass during the last twelve years
there was one clergyman, now member Q