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MEssRs. EDIToRs: Twas not little gratilicd
in the perusal of the communication oG"J. w.
NJ" with regard to the propriety Of organizing
what he terms u Congress of Lyceums." For
some years have had the privilege of being
connected with one, and feel well prepared to
add my testimony as to the advantages which
would accrue from such connection. lam
aware that there is an opinion rife in the COM
munity, that the floor Of discussion is the place
where bad feeling is engendered, friendship
weakened, and violent animosties excited-and
it is under the influence of this very erroneous
notion, that some parents have positively for
hidden their sons from connecting themselves
with such institutions. But we think that ex
peIience rises up to combat this false idea-for
so far from weakening or destroying friendship,
we believe that it serves to cement still more
closely the union of kindred spirits, and throw
about their heart lirmer, faster bond.


advocate the plan Of your correspondent,
because | believe that il will be the very
best means of infusing into the minds Of the
youth of our city spirit, with reference to the
cultivation of their minds. We need an impe-
tus to exertion; something, which as motive
power, shall prompt us to the exercise OF those
powers which now, comparatively speaking, lie
dormant. lfthis, by any means, can be brought
about great work will have been achieved,
and to the originator of this scheme we will be
placed under infinite obligations. Let us then
be up and doing, willing, nay anxious, by our
endeavors to assist in the onward progress of
the noble car of literature. Let US make it our
highest ambition to have Baltimore (of which
we are so justly proud,) famed not only for the
beauty of her monuments, but also for the gen.
eral intelligence of her sons.


To effect this great and praise-worthy object,
|, as an individual, and think l speak the
sense of the Lyceum with which am connect
ed, am willing to put forth my endeavors to
carry out the suggestion of your correspondent.


ANXIOUS.