Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-24
Correspondence Of the Republican
RocHEsrEn, Ind, Sept, %. 1857.

ROCHESTER,, int, sept, -, 1891.
FRiEND MArTINGLY: Agreeably to prom
Use | now proceed to extend the descrip-
ton of my tour to and stay in Niles during
the session of the State Teachers Institute.
The exercises consisted in athletic, as
well as mental instruction. Prof. Sill.
gave us much amusement by practising us
in this branch Of modern improvement.
There was, however, one tyro among the
performers who hurt his understanding"
by too much effort nevertheless, the breach
was soon repaired by an abundant flow of
sympathy from the many kind friends des-
cribed in my last.
On the Sabbath was so situated that /
did not attend church till evening, so can
say nothing of meetings farther than per-
tains to the Presbyterian assembly AMI
their temple of worship. Rev. Mr.. BRy-
ANT is their pastor, who gave us an excel
lent discourse on the Importance of trust
ing in other and more mighty powers than
human agency can afford. The whole was
well calculated to- call forth admiration
from all. BY the aid of the Organ the
choir gave out sweet melody which was
well adapted to the occasion.
Monday passed pleasantly, not changing
much from the order of the previous week,
except that lectures on Book Keeping were
introduced by Mr.. BEDEn, whose mental
stature does not correspond with his phys
ical, for he is or may properly be termed
1.-THE mighty little Frcnchman."
In the evening, Mr.. JEWEL, JONES, Ell
DER, Curtis. Mr.. BEpEM and others were
called on to discuss the subject Of school
government. The time passed off quite
pleasantly but would have been more plea
SAINT and profitable il the speakers had been
notified of the arrangement and given
time to prepare; but | presume the audi
cncc will not judge of PERSONS ability to
speak from such an extemporc attempt.
The business Of the Institute / must now
leave for day or two for the purpose Of
giving an account of tour through the
country. The region lying between Niles
and Cassopolis is not to be regarded as
beautiful, but is quite prolific of fruits and
fine crops. The latter named town is. like
many Of our Hoosier towns, except in point
of education. They 1.-THE inhabitants e.
vince unity and enterprise in this and some
other points Of improvement. Secluson
is their misfortune. Passing to the north
through better tract of country, the town
of Dowagiac presents more promising
feature. But few years since it was an
obscure collection of inferior cabins, dis
ting, he'd for little more than for the
number Of groceries and the frequency Of
its Johnny jump-up parties" Now it is
a beautiful village with many fine buildings.
They, too, are making rapid advances in
the line Of scholastic eminence. This is a
i true index Of possessing the elements OF
greatness and honor. The noble farms be-
tween there and Niles. by way Of the high
way. arc not often surpassed in natural OF
artificial sp,rador The grain and abun'
dart growth Of fruits are scc6ra to but
few in any cline, unless the corn fails te
equal ours in quantity. The husbanslmai
is amply rewarded for his labor this sea
son as far as could learn.
/ Now we turn our attention again (
Niles. 1t is "Wednesday evening and w
find the Aid Society at our friend Bears
The society and our friend and family ar
described in the other letter. The event i
J the return Of another joyous time to man.
who live to impart and receive comfort
The whole is fac simile Of the one las
. week, unless the music is sweeter and tn
society more Joyous because Of the NOR