The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-12-29
Correspondence Of The Cecil Wing.
Pour DEPOsIT, Dec. 25th, I

portant town. Dur every interest IS suffer-
ing. here. in common with that of our fellow.
citizens throughout the lena,h'and breadth OF
our land. There is not. perhaps. man
woman or child who does not feel to some
extent the reality Of the present unsettled
and distressing state Of our ccuntry. For.
although our little ones may not, as get feel
the pangs OF hunger and Starvation as they
may IN the mue II GU country is lost. s,i
they hear OF "c'rtl ,rur." and they often, in
tfeir SIMPLE Impotence. ask their parents il
the soldiers will xiii us" if they will
MOT US !" and it requires the utmost ingenu.
NY 10 allay their fears and soothc their Young
and tlmld hearts We are flied with dread.
ful forboding for the future of this hitherto
prosperous and glorious land. Yes. my dear
sir, on this conventional anniversary of the
birth of the Saviour of the world a day that
should ring with sweet hosannas "to Him
vino loved us aud gave himself for us" and
| with shouts of peace on ear tn and good will
to man. we are siroudcd in gloom, and
we have scarcely courage enough to saw to our
friends, "a happy Christmas to you -
Surely. these are = the times that try men S
souls a man or woman who does not
feet, to the inm"st depths Of the soul the
sorrows of our ble. ding country, must have a
heart o! adAmant. We have been blessed of
Heaven, beyond any nation on earth. Since
the dawn Of our nationality. our march has
been onudrd We have not re,rograded n
Slrsle day or moment. God has been our
strong cover OF defence and support, not only
IN our birth. but in our rapid deve opment.-
All the way from the landing of our pilgrim
fathers or the Rock of Plymouth. until this
festive day. We have been favored with the
smiling appreciation of Heaven. And even
now, though our future is obscurcd with low
erlng clouds which seem to Indicate total
darkness, yet God may, after We are
chastised sufficiently for our National
and individual ingratitude, OPEN way for US,
and once more pour upon our land and its
Inhabitants the cltulgeut beams Of the Sun of
righteousness. Let us trust in God, for in
mans extremity is Gods opportunity.
Dec. 26,h.
Since writing the above lines, it has been
my pleasure TO witness one Of the most irn-
posing scenes that have ever had the good
| fortune t. look upon. | allude to the exhi.
bltlon of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday
School which came Oft last evening in the NJ
r. Church. under the supervision Of Rev ii
i. llurn. Mr.. Elijah Reynolds Supt. and
other officers Of The School. The exhibition
was indeed Il grand success and complete
nun pm IN the glorious cause of Sunday
Schools. stage or platform was erected
around the pulpit and the church was hand
somclv decorated with suitable emblcIiis. -
An arch was suspended over The pulpit. rest.
ing on the ga llcrlts on each side. which was
beautifully ttsoon,d and on which was in
Sc'ibrd-" Peace on Earth, good i'll to men, ~
B"lore the hour ofopcnlng the church was lt.
'rally crowded with old. and young. and md.
die aged. Our citizens generally attended and
very many Of our friends from the surround.
ing country encouraged and honored us with
their presence After an appropriate prelude
and hymn by The choir prayer was offer ed
up by the venerable Snpt. nf the School, Mr..
f. Reynolds. The prayer was both eloquent
and ,civent. After acknow lodging the innu
mcIable blessings Of heaven. and our own in.
gratitude for them. and invoking God S
smiling approval Of the efforts made to pro.
mote HIS glory in the training up OF the
young. and in the general salvation of souls
the venerable gentleman deemed it not amiss
to petition the throne Of Grace on behalf of
our common country. lie acknowl edged that
the All powerful arm Of God alone, could save
US from dissolution and civil war and he i'm
plored most ttrvenly help from God in this
daI" and threatening hour. After the open.
ing address by Master II Owens Toucns,one,
the exhibition proceeded according to the
programme. would like to go over the
programme and tell you how handsomely
every one performed their respective parts,
but time and space will not permit. Snilicr
1t to say, that every &C: and character was
sustained 1t was joyful sight to see this
host Of S School Scholars. surrounded BY their
parents and friends doing homage to the
Almighty Jehovah and could not help
contrasting this happy scene with the wild
frenzy Of congre.atcd fanatics in many parts
Of our country who are openly defying heaven.
the rights Of man. and the good Of our hl,h
er!o happy Union. And could not look ON
tina; almost angelic company Of little ones.
without feelings Of the most intense admira-
ton and solcl,nde, and my prayer was then,
and is now tina. the Father of n,crcics ma
keep each and every one Of them from the
deceitful alluIemcnts Of this wicked and
troublesome world, and st last give them a
triumphant entrance, through the peally
gates OF the jasper-walled city, into the
eternal Joy Of the saints. The exercises Of
the evening were conducted by Rev Mr.
Hurn with his usual ability and zeal. lie
deserves the highest COMMUNICATION for hi,
unremiting ctftrts in training the children fer
their respective characters. HIS noble and
generous soul was wholly engaged in the
great work, and his success should give him
land no doubt does) more satisfaction than
had he taken city," His good and ami.
able lady, Mrs. H., is entitled to Our thanks
for her kind and liberal assistance in all the
prcliminaries. Other ladies of the Society
are also deserving Of our admiration and
gratitude for Their diSintelested services which
were uricmilting. The singing was conduc.
ted by Mcssrs, J. W. Aorahams and L. A.
e. Gerry who are Also entitled to our warm.
est acknowledgements. The choir was not
unimportant in the general features of the oc.
casion. 1t performed its part to the entire
satisfaction and delight of every one. and ii
also Is entitled to our individual regard
After the Valedctory address by Miss Emma
V. Vandiver. Rev. Mr.. Ilurn made some i'm
pressive remarks and dismissed the audience
with the benediclion. Thus closed one of
the most delightful occasions that has ever
been witnessed in this town. Long may it
he remembered, and much good may it &C.
compliSh
The annual pro,racted meeting Of the NJ.
X. Church has commenced under the charge
OF our worthy pastor. and We hope as it pro.
crosses that it may increase in interest and
that great good msy be done.
Yours truly. OBSERVER.
p. S. Nearly ihy dollars were realized by
the S. s.. Exhibition. which will be expended
i'll repienislnns the Library.
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