Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-04-08
Ornament XogEr Village.


The many fine compliments paid to our
beautiful little town-by strangers. ought
to induce genuine spirit of pride among
our citizens. Not pride that is satisfied
with itself, but pride that would lead to
the improvement of cur village. until We
had
''A rural city most exquisitcly formed
Plymouth has a good location. and many
advantages, which give 1t pleasing APP
pearance; but, little timely care and cul-
Iivation will lend to these q double charm.
Nature often does much for place; but.
unless the people cultivate taste and ele-
gauce with their streets, gardens and dwell
inSs, it will never have any special attrac-
tons: on the other hand, place destitute
Of almost every natural feature, that might
be pleasing. is often made really interest
ing and delightful But this cultivation OF
the beautiful in outside ornaments, ends
not with the external elegance 1t gives a
place, nor thu wealth and character it
brings; it has higher claims than these; it
is the development of that in mans ma
ture which enhances his happiness as
much as the cultivation of any other of
his attributes. The development of our
lives is like the growth Of river, flowing
on from lis source. growing wider and
deeper with the constant accession of little
streams. In the human soul, fresh chan
nels may be con Instantly opened to pour in
the waters of a new and higher life, or they
may forever remau as sealed fountains.
! In aesthetic culture we open one of these
chan:-ls, and the great current of lif.
sweeps on With sweeter, softer motion.
Ne. less important han the increase of the
sum of human happlu~css' Is the moran ana
refining influences Of this culture. 1t soft
ems the harshness of mans nature, sub
dues and chastens his passions, aud bri-
dies thousand evil propensities Of his ma
ture, by directing the mind to other and
nobler things
Who does not admire beautiful trees,
tastef6l door-yards. nea, fences and hand
some gardens, where the useful and the
beautiful blend in Natures own harmony?
All these may be had at a trifing cost
Shall we not have them and our fair village
be made a little eden of taste and elegance?
1t is but rational to believe, that if it
was only properly understood what real
and lasting benefits might be enjoyed from
a little outlay in this direction, we would
IN few years, see wonders wrought in
the way Of beautifyng our town. With
strangers this would be a type of good So
ciety-the out-growth Of intelligence and
refinement, and the inducements to settle
among us be enhanced two fold.
We make these suggestions at this time
because we deem them seascnable Now
Is the time for making all these improve
men.s we propose. Some, we see, have
been engaged in the good work. liz the way
Of setting out shade trees. Let this pro-
gress, until every street shall be lined with
the beautiful maple, and majestic Elm"
Imagine how Plymouth would look thus
adorned
"A jewel town of shade and bower;''
and if this is not sufficient inducemeHt then
is there no virtue in reward
Who does not feel grateful. while stroll
in along that beautiful avenue of trees on
Wheeler's addition, for the liberal and gen
erous spirit that planted them, and who
has noE often remarked upon the value it
has added to that part of our town?
Let us then. cultivate neatness and taste
in the surroundings of our streets and
dwellings and thus render our village and
homes doubly dear.
/ gxE-UThe South Rend EOrup, IA issuod