The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-01-20
Letter from H00sierdom.
Correspondence Of The Cecil Vhig.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Jan. 10, !s4s.


Dear Riekens-l resume my goose quill this
morning fol the purpose Of rendering to You and
your readers the compliments of the New Year.
The chill winds without are moaning sad and
mournful requiem for the departed '4s. Clothed
in its mantle Of snow, it has gone. Gone, but
not alone its epitaph is written upon many y
human hearts, who greve for iovedsand lost ones
that were borne away its dsad and frozen
bosom. The young, in their happy spring time
have gone, the buds and blossoms Of human life
have been too rudely blown ugainst-they have
fallen from the parent stcm--ther bright and
joyous beauties have persisted into dust. Many
that Ind put forth their green leaves in the sum
mer of their lives, ripening into manhood, have
allen from the bough, and are decaying in the
earth. Many, in the prime Of life, in their pride
and strength, when Hope, sent forth upon the
wide waters Of expo cation, had returned, like
the dove with the olive branch, telling Of pros
poets frightening, Of antcipations assuming the
glowing colors of reality, in the autumn OF their
age, have been struck down.-Many, with whit
ened locks and trembling limbs, "the last Of
earth" have
"Gathered about them tho draperies of tho
COUCH"
and silently and sadly laid down in the tomb.
No, the old year goelh not alone. The beating
of too many hearts are hushed. Too many
leaves and blossoms, too many flowers and fruits
have been shaken from the tree of life Too
many can say, that from them,
"Earths dearest tones are gone"
The new year has burst upon US, calling men
to action in their various avocatons. The Ia
borer to his toll, the mechanic to his bench-the
merchant to his desk, the politician to his sche-
ming.
The new year finds the two great parties Of
Indiana, once more arraycd IN hostile conflict.
On the 3rd inst the Wings in State Conven-
ton nominated Hon. Elisha Embree for Cover
nor. Mr.. Embree was elected to Congress at the
last Congressional election over Robert Dale
Owen, in Locofoco district of sixteen hundred
majority. This will show in what estimation he
is held at home. His history is full ofencourago
ment to all who, from humble beginning. are
cndeavoring TO establish good maine in the
judgment Of their Country. Judge Embree COM
mcnccd his caleer under great and trying dis
couragements and without any of the aids
which are deemed prerequisite to success. In
tho space of twenty years he has filled with cred
it to himself, the offices Of Representative and
Senator in the State Legislature, and judge Of
the first judicial district of the State, and is at
present member of Congress. Perhaps no man
in the State has more elements for the successful
discharge Of the duties Of Governor. lie is
plain sensible MANA Conscientious man. In pri
vate life he stands above reproach and above
suspicon--moral, upright and elevated in his
sentiments.
On the slh inst. the Locofocos nominated Jo-
seph A. Wright for the same office. He too, has
lsen from the humblest walks of life. and is ev-
erv inch man. Unaided, save by an indomita
be energy-he has sprung from the plough han
die to a seat in the National Congress. He has
all the good, social and moral qualities of Judge
Embree, and the contest between them will be
generous, but animated. 1t is nothing unusual
in times of political agitation for Mr. Wright to
deliver bitter party speech on Saturday night,
and lead class meeting on Sunday morning.
Such is tho style of"doing up" matters in the
West.
The 'ysllop .Jerer' is raging to a considerable
extent hero. and has, or Is likely TO carry off
some valuable citizens. A company Of 500
about collecting ut South Bend, TO start early in
the spring for the valley Of the Sacramento. And
now Mr.. Editor, before bringing this letter % .
close, allow mo to tender to you, and to the few
friend, who may chance to pcrusc it, tho greet.
ingr Of ls4s.
Yours Sincerely, r. F. NJ.