Smyrna times., 1858-06-03

they wIll be received from weak cran,um
chccrtuily.
The crops in this part Of old Caroline are cX
trcmcly ilourlshlng, considering Tire back kward'
ness ot the spring. The farmers anticipate an
abundant harvest; and, from outward appear
ances. | rather think they Wi. realize the same.
Wheat looks very bne grass Is also IN fast
growing cOudItiOn; clover is as tlOuilshmg as
ever saw it;-thcretore, you may Judge to
the condition of our horses and cattle 1t has
been said that the inhabitants OF Caroline couu-
ty, generally, 1--we on herring; but, if it is the
truth, owing TO the nOn-suppy this year, they
will 90 their barns. And as to the veraclty of
the above, think it is rice rcrS0. We have
variety OF Catables; not only herring, but plen-
ty of pork. | never ate as few fish IN my life
since | have been in this county.
Tuesiay, the 18th Of Nay, the Preachers
Association met in lIIsboro The Association
was opened by the Rev. II. G.. Murphy, p. f.
1t was an interesting meeting to both preach
crS and people. The first of the exercises was
an Essay by Rev. J. +. Smith. The essay was
full of interest showing forth a mind endowed
with decp-thinking faculties. And, in fact, all
the essays and sermons were excellent On
the eve Of the first day of the Association, the
Rev. Jon. ). Willis preached Il very beautiful
and impressive sermon from the following
words: BE not overcome of evil, bat over
come evil with good" The eve of the second
day, the Rev. Mr.. Hughes also preached an i'm
pressive sermon, followed in an eXhOrtation by
the Rev. II. w. Maclary. The Association ad-
iourned at II O'clock Thursday, to meet at
Milford, Del, in August next,-atter spending
few days with the lIillsborreans, we trust, to
their satisfaction. These meetings, we think,
nrn baO flo. Ia l,a min
listers. They may learn from the old warriors,
the surest method of battering down the walls
of sin and inquity, and battling with Satan the
most successfully of pulling down the strong
holds of the devil, and building up the kingdom
Of righteousness and true holiness.
The subject of Sabbath Schools was discuss
ed by the preachers of the above named AsSo
citation very satisfactory. 1t is something that
ought to be better attended to,--It is generally
kept silent. In this neighoorhood we opened Il
school some Sabbaths ago, which Is prosperng
hney,-bOth old and young seem to manifest
great interest in the enterprise. We have
crowded house every Sabbath, whether it is
clear or cloudy. Sabbath schools are not so
numerous in this part of the country as in some
other sections owing, as | suppose TO the nom
interestedness of members of the church. We
should awake from such thoughtessness, and
try to teach the young and rising generation,
with all diligence, the way to Heaven. Says
Christ. Suffer little children to come unto me
and forbid them not, for Of such is the kingdom
Of Heaven" Also, in another passage, we
find the following: " Except ye become as little
children, we cannot enter Heaven" Therefore,
il We pay due atteation to the above quotations,
we cannot neglect this duty-the instruction of
the children in Bible truths.
Religious meetings in this vicinity, are con.
Quoted in a way which shows that the members
wish to be dIlIgeut, hard working professors OF
Christianity. Their labors have not teen in
vain,-scores being united to the church. We
have commenced a series of meetings in our
school housc-the first sermon being preached
on the 10Th instant, by the Rev. G. Schock,-
which we hope Will be the means Of doing
much good. Yours, ANoN.