American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-09
FOR THE WATcHMAN.

Messrs Editors,-It gives the undersigned great plea
sure to hnd that the school which has been placed under
his patronage has received the appreciation of such dn
gused characters the gentlemen whose certificate and
signatures here follow.
The undersigned having daughters at the school Of
the Misses GRosvEsoR, free to express their satisfaction
with the in which the school is conducted and the
progress their children have made during the first quarter
"GEORGE STEVENSON,
"I. Mci.ANE,
"ALLEN McIANE, Jr,
81. GAREsCHE',
80. HORSEY
sWilmingon, Sept. 1882
And as one of these gentlemen has done the honor
of expressing 10 me his views and wishes in respect
some additional branches of educaton and which are
deemed by very many persons important in forming
accomplished female-I take the liberty of tianscrbing
an extract from his letter, for your paper
Your very obt. servt. II. WiLLISTON.
[ExTnAcr. .'Aug. 1926
Dear sir,-I was much gratiiied with The examination
The young ladies' of the school acquitted themselves adm
raby Their vey neat appearance the perfect order and
decorum preserved the accuracy ofe prompt
gwen to the questions propoundcd, struck me with Pc
cular force and delight, and served to convince Of the
capacity and qualifications OF the Misses Grosvenos
duct and superntend female seminary upon enlarged
and comprehensive plan.
was also particularly struck with the manners and de-
portnent of the ladies' towards their pupils. Nothing
could have been more gentle, polite and appy-at the
same time there dignity and rmness oi purpose,
which evidently commanded the unqualified obedience and
respect OF the pupils The present plan of the school in
cudes all the solid and most of the useful parts of female
education; but should think it would be wel as soon as
the number of scholars justify it, to add to the useful
branches, of the ornamental Music and Dancing
for instance and, besides the French Language would
to be taught the Spanish become necessary
as the FRENCH since intercourse with the states of
South America has become freely opened. In Short
the scope and design of the establishment should embrace
all the polite well the essential parts of female cduca-
ton This, should think would ultimately advance the
prosperity well enlarge the usefulness of the school,
For present. to obtain polished and complete education
for our daughters forced to have
of the large cities at the expense of five
hundred or thousand dollars year, while feel persua
ded the object might be attained at this place for half
that Indeed the situation Of Wilmington for female
Academy enjoys many advantages The stands upon
an eminence commanding bold an extended view of the
Delaware, and surrounded by enyrons of beautiful and
picturesque lanscapes. The water with which the
is supplied flows from the adjacent hills fiom springs
pure and fine issue from any fountain and the reputa
on of the place for health, morals and beauty of situation
and scenery, surpassed In short, know of loca
tion better calculated for school, comprehen1ng all the
branches of complete female education than that of Will
mngton and do not doubt, myself. but that your mero-
rou eneavops establish such institution will succeed
when the merits of the very interesting and accomplished
ladies you paronize shall be fully known.
81 am, Rev. and Dear Sir,
"Your faithful and ubt scrvt.
go. IIORSEY"