The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-10

graiifed, that I cannot withhold from var
an expression 0f nv sentiments, W,rp !,
capable Off, Jo brlie,e | should sn,.al
of II in terms of cnmpii npui and enlaov
hut having no talent thai way. | mn,t say
10 yni, 10 the PLAIN "ords of truth. that
the examination was rigidly strict and emi
nently satisfactory The yoa ladies. by
the pronpiitnde nf their manner. ,he az.
curacy of their answers and the correct.
mss Of their pronunciation, not only .
vnced the fertility of their genius and the
diligence of their appllratinn but drmun-
strated the capacity, the fidelity, the pa-
,ience and the perseverance of their in
strnctors. Thr classes, Though numerous,
and diversified in ibelr studies, exhibited
proofs Of Iudleious ARA cement aud in
partial atisnilnn: none sefmfd 10 hale
been neglected; | nhticed ms tie more
partlc al,rly. brcanse it is poiut in which
know even good teachers are apt To fail !:
Aud indeed, TO make such distribution
of time and arrangement of rla.ses as Ia
give each one his due portion of care and
attention, requires much more Judgment
and discretion than is commonly iaagin.
ed. II appeared To have been a promi.
oeni object with the teacher during the
whole course of his instruction, not 10
pleas and dozeie but In prsfi: not tn
tran his pupils for gaudy, though often
times deceptiou- exhibition, bat 10 store
the m with knowledge aud prepare Item for
usefulness: In word, he appeared T. have
lahared not ~ much for the benefit of HIM
sell MS The good Of his pupils In this Sc
miua,y, | haze observed with much plea
sure that all the branches Of useful and
polite Eogl-h Education were success full
: taught as Grammar, Arithmetic, Geo
sraphy, History. Rhetnrick aud Philosn-
phy. -The~e subjects we should ever wish
To spe rigidly attended to they are of
primary Importance, and should never he
overlooked IN 'ur eagerness 10 acquire
what are sometimes called the mnre ele
CANT Accomplishments. Far be it from
me To deprreiate these elegant accomplish
meets: hi ice to srr them cultivated.
But we should recollect that ornament
must yiele IT, utility bat though the for
mer may be desired the latter mast be
sought that the wan, the one may be
cause Of regret, but the neglect of the
otlifI - Tue s"uJ'tl w ftpfOuCh' 40 re-
| ally think, Messrs. Editors, that school OF
$" useful and substantial character as tina,
of Mr., Douglas conducted by gentlc
man Of such stability, integrity and useful
requirements, is a blessing 10 our society,
aud Justly deserves the patronage Of the
public. The citizens Of Lynchhorg and
the adjacent country, are indeed, highly
blessed IN having three female Seminaries
Of the very first character, in which thpir
daughters may be furnished with the
means of future responsibility, usefulness
and happiness. These achuolS must ex
ercise happy and powerful nurnce on
| the literature of our n,ighborhood they
ought to he encouraged and from III,
| specinra Of the late examination, and
from the general conduct and character OF
| his school. those who choose to entrusl
| their daughters to the care of Mr.. Doug
las, may he assured that neither their con.
| fdence eill be abused nor their money b,
misapplled. A SPECTATOR.