The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-07-26

PS@i VI ludt ucil year hence!
Gy~A correspondent who delights in the name
of "Snooks," sends us the following article,
which, being ofslocal' interest, we insert in this
column. We believe that, although Elkton
may boast as many married people as any other
town of its size, there are still enough of others
who might, without any particular improperly,
enter the same state Of life. The greatest diff
Guilty appears 10 us to be, that our bachelors
haunt time TO attend to the matter-but hear
"Snooks.''
Marriage.-Ma. EDITOR A certain great
man once wrote as follows:-
''The primary and mos, important of the do
nestle relations, is that ofhusband and wife. 1t
has its foundation in nature, and is the only
lawful relation BY which Providence has per-
mitted the continuance of the human race. In
every age it has had propitious influence on the
moral improvement and happiness of mankind
1t is one of the chief foundations of social Order
We may justly place 10 the credit Of the institu-
ton of marriage, great share of the blessings
which flow from refinement of manners, the
education of children. the sense Of justice, and
the cultivation OF the liberal arts"
Thus, he wrote. and we believe that most per-
sons will acknowledge the business of his views
But, Mr.. Editor, if true, how is that we have 50
few marriages in and about the good town of
pretty women or girls; for surely no town of
equal size is more blessed, in that respect, and
we believe that the majority Of them are not
averse to entering that blissful, the connubial
sta,e,-thcre are perhaps few, vinegar dispo-
sitioned old maids, who may pretend aversion,
calling the other sex deceivers, and what not !;
but We believe it is generally ell preence.
Where then, lies the fault or the reason ofthls
scarcity Of marriages amongst us2 1t mus, be
with the other sex. Some are too lazy, fearing
marriage will bring with it renewed eyeriion |;
(and we believe il does -Somo fear that nobody
will have them; (no need offcaring tha. some
fear they may catch Tartar; (somc fear ofthat)
and some have not the where-withal, and fear
they may not find sufficient employment.
We believe the latter are the most numerous
class and therefore would no: cost the whole Of
the blame on the men, as a body.-No! Mr..
Editor, the blame must be put c!scwhere-it lies
with our men OF capital, both of the town and
country who want enterprise and energy--liie
and actvity--wh arc too fond Of seeking in
vestments in stocks &C. in the neqhborins
cities, TO embarking their capital here in various
kinds ofbusiness, in manufactures, or in creating
useful corporations, whereby our young men,
and mildle-pged men, who are disposed 10 be
industrious, would find suitable and constant
employment.
This is one of the reasons, we believe, Mr..
Editor, why the institution OF marriage is so sell
dom solemnzed among us. s'It is one of the
chief foundations of social order''--and although
we do not mean TO say that our good town is
wanting in social order, yet We think we can see
tendencies that way.
Look about you, young men and choose!--
and We middle aged men, and seedy widowers,
likewise! GA virtuous woman is crown to
her husband.' And We men OF money embark
your capitals here, in way that will show We
are men Of Enterprise and Energy. Cause our
streams to resound with the ciatter OF the engine
and the noise of the anvil--bnill up our town
by SO doing you will be doing good-and emil
lions yet unborn will rise up and call you,
blessed -SNooKs.