I do not recommend the example to those who are independently situated, for learning must fall like the rain in such gentle showers as to sink in if it is to be fruitful; when poured on the richest soil in torrents, it not only runs off without strengthening vegetation, but washes away the soil itself.
Creswell offers a cautionary perspective on the importance of a balanced approach to learning, contrasting it with overwhelming methods.
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But there is a courage of Statesmen, besides; and nobly was it illustrated by the statesman whose national services we commemorate to-day.
Before the expiration of three months events had demonstrated his wisdom and our folly, and other paragraphs from that same speech became the fighting creed of the Union men of Maryland.
For him unfading laurels are secure, so long as letters shall survive and history shall continue to be the guide and teacher of civilized men.
We must show the secessionists that we are not frightened, but are resolved to maintain the government in the exercise of all its functions in Maryland.
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