National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09

to preside over the deliberations OF this body-au
bonor ne highly appreciated, considering by whom
II was conferred-gentlemen Of wealth, standing,
influence, sterling worth and Integrity; with
most OF whom he was personally acquainted and
upon intimate terms, and from this knowledge he
appreciated the compliment the more highly He
was deeply impressed with the value and Import
anee OF agriculture, regarding IL as the source OF
vim Ts z1S r,srs.t tn2t ne s In common
our institution; that he would do all in his power
to advance 1t, and that he had no doubt. from It's
location and the influences that could be brought
to operate upon it-With concert Of action on the
part Of the directors, in whom he placed implicit
confidence and reliance, and whose cooperation
in the discharge Of his duties as president he
strongly invoked, we must succeed. The idea
OF the reverse 70 his mind was most revolving and
absurd. Why, said he, shall we not succeed?
perior advantages, and are we not located almost
within stones throw Of the Capital Of mighty
nation, Astounding IN wealth, Intelligence and in
susceptible Of great Improvement, beauty and
admiration, snd with the elements Of power that
We possess, If wisely and judieiously admins
Tered, We can erect an Institution worthy OF
Mount Ararat, the name Of our chosen land,
and the admiration Of every one. We speak the
unanimous sentiments Of all the directors when
We assert that we have achieved . great con-
quest In securing the services Of Mr.. Hume. A
more wise and judicious selection could rot have
Dsen msGe, ior, with this beacon light TO guide
US We expect TO reach, pay for, beautify, adorn
figure Of speech:
Hghtntngs nash, the tempest roar the sea foam
and the Hoods prevail, but the ark with our gal
liant standard bearer at the helm, will triumph
antly override the storm and perch upon the
beautiful and commanding summit Of Mount
ATarat, the immortal and halloYed name Of our
chosen, cherished and adopted land, unscathed
by the perfls Of nature, the pillows Of the deep or
the surrounding elements
Mr. Hume is a gentleman Of great penetration
and force Of character, truly selEmsde man. the
architect Of his own fortune, undertakes nothing
In which he does not prosper, and from his success
In life, beng at one time poor boy, to the posi-
ton be now occupies, gentleman Of wealth, in
huence and power, demonstrates most cOnclu-
siyely that he is ordinary person, and that our
interest can be safely intrusted to him.
But to resume the occurrences Of the day. After
the Inauguration Of President Hume, the meeting
took recess for short time to partake Of boun-
ttful and sumptuous repast provided for the coca
siOns, and to which all did ample Justice.
Upon reassembling, Fielder Msgruder, esq.,. Of
Prince Georges county, gentleman Of sterling
worth and integrity, was unanimously elected
vice president Of our Institution, another sure
guarantee Of its success; for he like our president
elect, is a seEmade man, the architect Of his own
fortune; Of indomitable energy and perseverance!
possesses wealth, intelligence and influence, and
from his known punctuality as director Of our
institution, and the interest manifested by him in
our deliberations, he can, and, no doubt, will do
much to advance our cause, because he has the
ability, heart and Hberality so to do.
The festivities Of the day closed by the presence
OF COL walter W. W: Bowie, Of Baltimore city,
correspondent Of the Prince Georqfcn under the
signature Of the "Patuxent Planter" an invited
and expected guest. And here We cannot refrain
from renewing former sentiment expressed IN a
former article in relation to an old and highly
esteemed friend. May his useful and profitable
life be prolonged for very many years; and when
the silver cord is broken may bis spirit be trans
terred, guarded by cherubims and seraphIms
to the regions Of eternal light. (He
came about 2:30 O'Clock the day after the
feast, to whom hearty welcome was extended
and who entertained and enlightened Us with a
learned and profound address, delivered in his
usual impressive, logical, eloquent and happy
style. His discourse was most gratifying and en-
eoura ging, for he presented to our consideration
strong Inducements to look 8IOft and not TO
despair, but to prosecute with ardor, diligence
and vigilance the glorious work that We had un-
dertAken, in which he was confident we would
succeed, snd strongly impressed upon US to take
for our guide the Latin maxim mil desperGndun,"
and as an incentive to extra diligence to plant
upon the summit Of Mount Ararat q pole with
that motto engraved upon II. Colonel Bowie was
frequently interrupted during the delivery Of his
admirable and excellent address with bursts Of
applause:
pleased to hear-that in recent interview he
had with Ex-Governor Oden Bowie, the popular
efficient and valuable president Of the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad, he had been assured
that the company manifested much interest In
the success OF our institution and would do all in
their power to encourage and build it up and that
with the superior lights we possess our sue
cess, to his mind, was as certain as fate and as
sure as the advance Of time itself. He could not
be induced TO believe otherwise, for he knew the
material Of which the people Of Prince Georges
county, his native county, were composed; that
they appreciated agriculture very highly, land
who. sail be, does not7) and were determined to
sustain US. Colonel Bowie paid q very hand
some and merited compliment to our president
tion that we had made, and closed his beautiful,
effective and interesting speech with the admira-
ton Of the audience, eVneed by demonstrations of
long, loud and repeated applause.