Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-04-17
From the American Farmer.
Maryland the Most Desirable State, as
a Residence, of all the States in the
United States.

United States
Think for moment: what should
make State desirable as place of resi-
| dence?
The character of the people of State,
its climate, soil, topography, its water
power, internal improvements, the nature
Of its animal kingdom, its game, all con-
| tribute to make it more or less desirable
as residence.
From its early settlement by a sturdy
English race, to the present hour, hel
people have enjoyed the reputation of be-
ing brave, chivalrous, law-abiding pco-
pie. In the recent unhappy war, the
spirit of 1.-The Old Maryland Line, more
than once shown forth in deeds of valoi
that challenged the admiration of the bit
terest foes. Both in history and song
her patriots and military heroes rank
with the noblest of the land.
That they are law-abidng people
none can question, when they remember
how patiently the people are at this houl
submitting to the exactions Of laws which
have ruined large numbers of her citizens
whilst they benefit the State as u whole
Never was so much suffering inflicted or
people, by one act of State, as the
sudden abolition of slavery occasioned
and yet no people ever were more obedi-
ent to law.
| cite this to show, that people whC
are submissive under such trying cir.
cumstances, may safely be relied upor
as a law-abiding people.
The climate is of that pleasant variety
which avoids everything like stagnation
and inspires cheerful tone to whole
communities. 1t is rarely. very hot Oh
very cold, but preserves as genera
rule the happy medium.
The soil is of almost every variety. -
The upper part of the State is rich in
mineral resources. What is familiarly
known as western Maryland" is a fine
wheat and grass country. The middle
counties and the Eastern Shore are alsc
well adapted to grain of'evcry sort, fruits
of every kind. and vegetables. Southern
Maryland" cannot be surpassed as q
corn, tobacco, fruit and truck growing
country.
And now, with railroad running the
whole length of the peninsula, connect
| ing with other roads and branches, with
two noble streams (the Potomac on the
one side and the Patuxent on the other)
bearing on their bosoms the rich products
Of its soil, it presents facilities for ingrcss
and cgress surpassed by no other lands
of equal fertility in the whole country -
The proximity Of lower Maryland to the
seat of government of this growing ma
ton is great advantage, which it must
ever possess.
Now that the people of Washington
and the whole nation seem to have awak-
ened to d sense of the propriety of max
ing it a city worthy of being the capital
of the greatest nation on the earth, there
is no estimating its rapid growth in
wealth and numbers. Ere another de-
cade, the banks of the Potomac may be-
gin to be decorated with palatial resi-
dences like the Hudson. Whatever en-
larges and expands and adds to the
wealth of that city, must radiate an in
fuencc over the surrounding country.
Without the naturally kind, rich.
loamy soil, which we have underbedded
with mari, and the beautiful streams r-
rigating nearly every small field, the
simple location of Maryland ought tc
and will make it most desirable home
for those who love to be convenient to a
city whose destiny is to radiatc scientific,
literary and political information city
destined to be the Paris of America.
the great reservoir Of information for the
world, pouring out its streams Of light
withou. money and without price to the
remotest parts Of the earth.
The Injuries Of life also abound in the
waters and fields of lower Maryland. -
The terrapins of richest flavor abound in
her waters, the finest oysters, ducks, Or
tolan, reed birds, and great variety Of
the finest fish. phc partridge is also a
great source Of amusement to those fond
Of game. Thousands Of these are killed
annually by the sports from our large
cities. With the most ordinary care and
attention on, the part Of landowners,
they would become very plentiful.
There is one remarkable advantage
which Maryland possesses, which few
States with so many advantages can
boast of-that is, her entire freedom
from all wild and vicious beasts Of every
sort, and offensive and dangerous rep
tiles.
And, in addition, and perhaps far in
advance Of every other consideration, is
the warm and cordial welcome which the
citizens of lower Maryland are prepared
to give those who come to her hospitablc
shores, with the view Of making per-
manent home.
Our citizens are fast recovering from
the lethargy Of slavery, arc anxious to
take their rank among the Industrious
and enterprising of the land, and will
extend the hand of fellowship to all such,
come whence they may.
PRINCE GEORGES.
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