The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-04
A Circular.

We have received the following circular; nd
give it place with, the remark, that the subjec.
to which il invites attention is one of the very
first importance, and should engage the atten-
ton of the people of this place as early and as
earnestly as those ofany other town in the coun-
try. We fear there is large number Of boys
in proportion to our population, growing up to
worthlessness, ifnot to vagabondism, and though
the confession may be anything but agreeable
or creditable, it is not the less important that
the community should wake up to the truth
Far to many boys are allowed to run idle at all
hours, day and night, visiting every place of
idle resort and dissipation, and witnessing and
learning every species of vice. 1t is an awful
evil and we trust those who have the control of
the youth OF our town may be brought to see it.
To Pastors Of Churches Of Maryland.
CHRISTIAN BRET HREN:--
| The Managers ofthc Maryland Tract Society
are constantly cndeavorng by all the sources OF
information at their command, to obtain the most
thorough knowledge possible of the actual con-
dition of things in this State on moral and rell-
gious subjects, that they may employ the ener-
eies Of the press, Of copolteurs, and OF auxiliary
societies, SO as most etlectually to aid the minis
try i'll promoting the highest intelligence, refine
ment, picty, and happiness OF society in this
commonwealth In the prosecution Of their
inquiries they have imbbed deep conviction
hat the duties and responsibilities otparcnts are
lnadeauatcly appreciated. A change has obHl-
ously come over the feelings and habits OF our
country in this respect since the days OF our ia
tiers. Household instructions and government
| prn At hat tl,nvy Cannot
press and individual friends of morality and re-
!gon, by their energies combined in simulta-
neous effort make a sautary impression upon
the public mind on this subject The Board be.
eve the Affirmative on this question, and have
therefore resolved,
L. BY the aid of colporteurs and OF auxiliary
societies to effect, about the middle OF N oVem-
Der next, the most extensive circulation possible
of some iorcible tract on the subject, Tree from
all denominational bias.
g 70 request all pastors Of churches who may
find ii consistent with their other duties to discuss
the subject in their respoctv. puIpits, on or a.
bout the third Sabbath of the same month, pre-
yously announcing their intention to do so and
inviting the public to be present
8. To solicit the aid OF the periodical press Of
the city and State, both secular and gious, in
this effort to awaken and impress the public
mind.
A well regulated home, oh, how happy a
household of misrule, how fruitful of vice and
misery The effort We propose is to multiply
the number Of the latter. In this undertaking,
approved we believe of God, we earnestly ask,
and confidently anticipate your cordial co-opera-
ton.
La bchalfof the Managers.
HENRY Y. d. JOHNS, President,
ELIAS HEINER, Chairman of Tx. Com.
S. GUlTEAU, Corresponding Secretary.
J. Fl. BROWN, Recording Secretary.
w. b. CANFlELD, Treasurer.
p. 5. The tract selected for this effort IS en-
titled the Spoiled Child, No. %, English series.
narrative OF facts, showing the etiect> OF early
indulgence. bad company, proiuslon OF money,
Sc, ina life Of intemperance and premai urc
! death.