The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-09-15
Letter frOm New Windsor.
Correspondence Of the Democratic Advocate.
NEw WINDSOR, Mn sept Il, ls77.
I0ngfellow in one ofhis sweet and mastery poem
''lnt0 each life some rain must fall.
Some days must be dark and dreafy

NhN WINDSOR, MD, ctpt IL, MI.
iongeellow in one ofhisswee' and mastery poems
-Inio each life some rAin must fall.
Souae days must be DARK and dreay."
As tho sound Of summers departing footsteps fell
upon our ears and then echoed back Nom the dis
lance, the parched earth and fading flowers sent up
the cry for the refreshing dews Of Heaven The cry
was heard and the ggpuy falling showers nwoke the
ieverd slumbers OF eNhGssted nature. wodays
we were prevented fnum seeing The face OF the sun
But saturday glimpses Of the day god were caught
and activity once morc relgned. On sunday morn.
ing the sun broke 10Th in spendor and as he slowly
climbed the heavens, new life was awakened and
all raliEed that the spirit OF beauty Is everywhere"
Al halipsst len o'clock the chimes OF the Pnesbyte
rian Church bell rang out clear and sweet upon the
ambient air calling an to the sanctuary me dreets
OF our little village, nestled among the hills, we've
soon alive with people going up 70 the house OF God.
New Organ pealed forth Il grand old TIE Dcum"
Looking over the congregation one could not fail to
observe that some new event was about 10 traspire
judging from the unusually large audience 1t was
soon made manifest that strange Minister was To
break unto the people the bread OF life. In few
momenS a commanding looking gentleman Rscen-
ded the pulpit who Was at once recognized as the
Row A. NJ. Jelly, Of the l2th Presbyterian Church.
baltimore one Whose depth oflearning profhndityof
reasoning and love for the cause OF christianity and
education, has won for him name high up in the
temple Of excellence. Amer the opening service
came the sermon that viii ever be remembered
In New Windsor, The theme was the Crucihxion,
and ~ almost magic tones the learned divine held
his Audience spell-bound. lie traced the Saviour
tNe Judgment hall through the
moekeries OF Roman trial the scene where the
sentence OF death was pronou ed upon Him: His
sostowfm journey to Calvary: the God-like manner
in which lee comfort His mother; the agony upon
the eruss His triumphant death, and the consum-
nation OF the plan Of salvation Alright crowded
house again listened 20 a thrilling and eloquent
sermon BY the same divine, and all wished that he
could continue as their pastor.
New Windsor College has opened again. II has
seemed in the past that misfortune was destined TO
fall upon every effort made hy the College towards
establishing permanent seat OF learning. But fail.
urs DID not dannt the spirits Of those interste in
IN the good work and al last believe that the key
note OF success has been touched. and such II.
Spouse has been returned that we can guarantee TO
The public an institution OF learning which VIII be
tional and literary realm Of Western Maryland
belsevo the time has now arrived when we can ex-
claim that true worth in educators and the neal
Of the people have forever hanished failure, and
that nom this time forward the College will go
wand step BY step until it reaches the highest round
should IL not succeed? The College is situated on
one OF the most beautiful S1oss In the safe The
buildings are all complete anu arranged in the most
conye lient manner possible. The griunds com
priSng number Of acres laid out in the most mod
ern style, present an attraction rarely met with. II
Is the most inviting literary In the state and
the student here will not BE- brought in contact with
those influences which are calculated to draw his
mind away from sandy; but everything combines so
a. % inspire within him feeling for an acquisition
% knowledge. Bat this is only a secondary matter.
That which rely upon for success the Faculty of
Instruction Rev; A NJ Jelly, A ~, the President
IS noted for his scholarship and facility Of imPArt
ing instruction.. As an educator he is unrivaed by
any in the SAFE As the sweetest music Is obtained
touched 50 that man Is the best Instructor Who un.
dersiands how TO deal with human feelings and
different natures and to prepare their minds lot the
reception OF true knowledge. Such man Is the
Rev. Mr.. Jelly, and all who are brought in contact
with him are al once convinced Of his ability to
impar Instruction Miss A. + Hasson. the Precep-
Tres formerly OF Chatsworih Female Institute Bal
tInore, who for nine years paid glowing tribute 10
her sex BY her ability and zeal and won for herself
long as truth shall exist comes to New Windsor Col.
lcye, through solicitation with Recommendations
which would do honor 70 any age Of literature.
Alexander II Stephens. John W. Garrett III Beckus
and others all attest that she Is possessed 81 auAlit.
cations Of which any institution might be proud
she has come into our midst for the purpose Of doing
good, and aineAdy her visits 10 the patrons Of
the College have won for her an abiding respect
Accompanying her assistant Is her sister Miss
Emma HaSSon, lady OF brilliant attachments, and
such As VIII insure success In the class room. Hers
is the responsible position Of aiming the younger
minds for the higher studies OF college life and by
the gdiding stars Of her life patience enemy and
decision blended with gentleneSS ali Who are en-
trusted 70 her care viii be moulded In that delicate
and refined form which will reflect credit upon
their instructor. The chair OF Mathematics is Occu-
pied by Prof. II. Bmie graduate OF Princeton Col
lege. gentleman Of mastery ability. The musical
department Is under the dictatorship OF Prof Cola
Of Baltimore, one Of the most brilliant musicians in
America, A man who has drawn TO his side the
musical talent OF his country, and oae who never
fails in sending forth proficient scholar In short
strucio-s ofthc highest reputation AtIen O'Clock on
Thursday morning. lhe COLLEGE bell was heard and
despite the inclemency the weather select audi
enoe Of the patrons aud friends Of the college Assem-.
BLEED 70 witness the opening. AFTER the reading Of
the scriptures and prayer the President made an able
addssSs, In which he echoed the groundwork OF
their intentions: Work and trust IN God" There
was larger attendance Of stndenls than was aniic.
pAied, with mon 10 enter on Monday Now that The
college has opened under such favorable auspices
let All the lovers Of education and truth lend help
ing hand let them all come 10 the front and by one
united effort establish an Institution in our beautiful
hiiie village which will b pride 10 the state ts-
beet honor and credit upon It's founders aud scatter
/ its blessings with unsparing hand everywhere
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