Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1857-02-26
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The following is an address which was :
.a.. Il cred on New Years day, before the Lite'-
a- ary society of the Moor:own Academy, by
Miss E, R. Mccullough, on the presentation
ofa Bible to the Teacher; also his reply
L ules and G5ahemen: Il is not without
considerable embarrlssm mt that [, AS a repre-
sentative of the ladies' of this school attempt
to make few remu uks on the present occa
sion. am almost an entire stranger in this
community. aud it would be useless for me to
say anything in regard to the position or pres
pect of our school. Suficirnt at present that
1, with my sehODlmaes. acknowledge the fact
of our teachers kindness, diligence and faith
Sis fulness. But as factions speak louder than
words,"-that you and he may not think these
.-.as mere idle compliments, we have put ourselves
TO a little trouble in order to prove sincerity.
,art aas Aud now respected teacher, We would not
have you think that while we offer you this
slight tribute ofrespect. we are rewardng you
- for The long hours Of anxiety and toll that you
.rr spend on our account Although we may at
times seem thoughess, yet we !hiak we can
'' est you take in our welfare. Your lab RS to
improve our mental faculties. and your cart
'.' over us have not ceased at the close of the
- school week, huff possible on the Sabbath,
la your eff orts for the improvement of our moral
,s,. natures have been increased.
z4f When by constant application in pursuit Of
scientific knowledge our minds have been in
danger Of being drawn aside from the pursuit
of that knowledge which is the necessary food
%, Of our immortal souls, you have seen the ne.
cessity Of a counteracting influence; and, 10
the no little addition to your labors, have en-
deavored to direct our minds in the proper
,,,. channel.
.a In tlis resTect we must acknowledge
our superior advantages over many whC
are seeking an education While you hav,
been trying to lead us step by step, up th'
si rugged hill of science, you have not Forgotten
+ 20 point us to the foot of the cross,
ae,s E. Go on, tben beloved teacher. in the course
% ,-'asiu IN which you have begun. YOursis the no
Llsst calling on The face Of the earth. To yo'
...ss his Y giyenpto form the plastic mind Q
ssa4 youth and fit it for future actionin the grea
drama Of life. Though the responsibility ma
sasa not seem great, and you may at times be dis
''a4 couraged let the thoughts that you are en-
gagged IN noble cause cheer you. Your zeF
may inspire others 10 be up and doing in tn
ssass cause of the right: and il yOp never shoul
~ enjoy The pleasure Of gathering much Of th
.o'. fruits Of your labors here. yOu have thu prom
'I.'''' se Of being rewarded hereafter, 4. st
Perhaps you may some jewels win.
'F@'ls" For your immortal crown;
Which brighter than the stars shall shine,
s.tsl Where sorrow is. unknown.
aAFA Il isnow another New Years day. and q
s- cOrling to ancient custom gifts of all kinds q
being freely passed around. We do not kuo
whether our choice viii meet your approbaIio
but wo have selected as our New-Year's 6
to you, not something rare, or costly but