The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-10-19

nlSnF, before IfOI. SeWall, nau arrived TO
/ commence his lecture on the Leaf, l was
amused at the conversation of two gentle
men behind me. One was resident of the
neighborhood, owner of fine farm accord
ing toh is estimation. He grew enthusiastic
over the virgin richness of the soil, and
marvellous stories of it's adaptibility to the
culture of the strawberry, melon, peach,
grape, &C., as well as to the culture of the
cereals. His friend seemed to be most
interested IN railroads. He was from
Western New York. CHANGING furtively
around, l discovered that his hair and
whiskers were quite grey, and that he
was elegantly attired and sperted heavy
fob. Launched on railroads, he could talk
like an engine. "Utica has doubled her
population in one year, sir, since that
road was finished. Why, 1 sold a lot the
other day for $4,000" "Ah indeed"
responded his listener. Just then the lee
turer came in. "What was the lecture on
last night ?' he asked the railroad man.
"About mechanics" responded the seller
of the $40, 900 lot, we'll, l would like to sell
$4,000 lots; but I would like better to be
able to tell a lecture on " Honesty in Teach
ing" from one on machines.
On closing his course Of lectures to the
members of the Institute, Prof. Sewall
made some very earnest remarks. " | will
not tell you," said he, your calling is the
noblest and the greatest on earth; your
calling is just what you make it. True
dignity of character ennobles the humblest
calling an individual can engage in; there
fore, cultivate true dignity; be worthy the
beautiful love of the little children; so
shall you be happy here and the gates of
the Kingdom of Light will not only be ajar,
but will stand wide open for you in the
hereafter
And so 1 think we all came out into the
glorious October sunlight feeling kinder,
and speaking more gently to each other
than when we had entered the doors of
Grand Prairie Seminary, a few hours
before, that no temptation could induce
him or her ever more to commit a little or
degrading act. But alas for the strength
of human resolutions when we see so often
instances where those whom we have been
wont to look upon as towers Of moral and
intellectual strength totter and fall with
crash that is startling.
The pupils of the hourishing Seminary
of Grand Prairie were also present at the
greater part Of the lectures before the In
stitute. The school appears to be in a very
fourishing condition. I inquired of some
of the Inhabitants of Onargo if it was hop
ed and believed that it would soon grow
into city, as it seemed to be a thriving
business place, and was informed that
Onargo could not become city because
she had formidable rival named Gilman
few miles to the North.
The last night of our stay in this pleas,
ant little village, in company with our new
made friends, we visited the Lodge of Good
Templars. They have very fine Hall
handsomely carpeted and furnished, walls
ornamented with well-executed chromos.
We were welcomed by the members, with
that hearty welcome and unfeigned cordi-
atty with which the members of this noble
Order ever greet each other. From SUI
perior toned organ we had some delightful
music; some selections were read, and some
of the workings of the new Temperance
Law discussed. For the benefit of those
who are ignorant of the law, we would say
that the bond signer is made responsible
for all the damage done when the human
machine is charged with bad whisky. 1t
is found to work admirably. Would such
law was passed in Maryland! Going
home from the Lodge, we pass plain look
ing building which at once struck me as
having strangely familiar air and on in
curing we were told that said building
was Friends Meeting House; but wheth-
or Orth. or Hicks. our friend could not tell,
nor could when the next day for the hon
or of the family faith we visit it.