Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-03-28

EDUCATION.

EDUCATION.
We turn for a moment from the thorny field Of
politics, to that green spot which the eye OF
the Patriot should repose with delight All par
ties have interest in the advancement of the
cause of Education All wise men know that
upon it, essentially depend the liberties and the
Improvement OF our beloved coun,ry.-We publish
the following Communication with much pleasure
The system Of education here presents itself I'M
der such auspices, TO entiue it to our serons
attention:
FOR TIE ENQUIRER
Astherc are probably many in this state who have
no personal knowledge OF the peculiar advantages
attending the NcW-Haven Gyninasiu,o 1 cannot
iorbear reIRarking that il is with no Ordinary il.-
tereSt and satisfaction that contemplate the OPEN
ing OF another Asylum for the youth of our cuin-
try, under such auspices. The benefits arising
from Its local situation be exceeded by nose
in our country. The order and elegance which
adorn the city, and the picturesque scenery of its
environs cannot fail to charsR the eye and CRAFTY
the taste OF all who capable of approaching lis
beauties. 1t haas long been a favorie seat OF odu-
cailon--an atmosphere IN which the youthful mind
can scarcely avoid The acquisition OF neral and in
telectual strength The moving spring of action
III the community appears to be, to furnish . nu
trinent Tor the soup' 10 raIrY into execution
the best devised schemes for the development aud
Improvement of the human powers in all their va
Perhaps greater number of youths Of both sex
es have been educated in New Haven, than in
any other place III the Union. One of the most
| prominent advantages OF the present day is, the
Importance attached TO the elementary part of
education that which is the foundation of the
superstructure when the young being must be
instructed in the use OF its powers when the
governments Of the passions, the regulation of the
affections, and the formation OF an enlightened con
science, can receive the most efiectual aid from
| the faithful and atieCtOnate feaChar
have but years of tie life OF man of seventy
| give the the FIRST ten
| Who, that has any patriotic fervor, can avoid
| feeling intense interest in the prosperity Of
these nurseries oil our national blessings; these
fountains from whence the world is TO be enriched.
| 1t has been remarked by one who manifcs;s a
deep interest in the progress OF education in our
| country: iii there is any faith in our country's
auspices this great continent in no remote futurty
will be filled with the mightiest kindred people
known in history; our language will acquire an ex-
| tension, which no other ever possessed, and the
empire Of the mind, with nothing to resist its sway,
viii attain an expansion, of which, as yet we can
but partly conceive. A mass OF two or three hun
dred millions, not chained 10 the oar, as in China
by brutailZng despo,isn but held in their seye-
Ial orbits OF nation and State, by the grand repre-
sentative attraction, bringing to bear on every part
me concentrated energy OF such host; calling
INTO competition 30 many minds uniting into one
great national feeling the hearts Of 20 many free
inen-all TO be guided, persuaded moved, and
sWayed, by the master spirits OF the age! By US
must these fair visions be realized-by us must be
uiiuIied these high auspices, which burst in trying
hours IRON the longing hearts of the champions OF
truth. Here then, mighty work IS TO be perform
ed, or never, by IaorsaS.-The man who looks
with tenderness on the stliieringS OF good men in
Otner times; the descendant Of the pilgrims who
cheiishes the memory OF his fathers: the ma riot
who feels an honest glow at the majesty OF the
system OF which he is member; the scholar who
oehod5 with rapture The long-sealed books OF truth
expanded TO ali TO read; these are lhey by whom
these auspices are 10 be accomplished
| But would present this truth as an indisputa-
bic one, that il is not alone by the intellect OF
the country, that the mighty mass is TO be inspir-
ed that ITS parts are 70 communicate and syinpa-
thize, its bright progress 10 be adorned with be-
coming reiInenents, its strong sense 10 be uttered
It's Character reflected, lis feelings Interpreted in its
own children, TO other regions and after ages''-
| but by the aid Of moral power the diffusion of
the principles of christianity as conveyed to man in
the " ord of God
! The character and qualifications of those WIN
preside over our popular institutions, are of vast
Importance: it is their Office 20 guide the earliest
pfompngs OF mind, and direct the affections oil
beings, destined, not only TO I'LL an important
in this scene OF action, but TO swell the ranks oil
Immortality.
! The superintendent of this Institution is en-
trusted to men eminentiy qualiicdt discharge the
deep responsibilities OF their station. All who had
! a personal knowledge ot the Rev Dr. Dwight
late President OF ale College will need no argu-
Inent5 to convncs them, TO pass from childhood Ia
manhood, under the forming hand of such Parent
Is blessing OF iacalcusblc value.
These gentlemen both graduates Of that
College, and one of them has been for consideta-
Die length OF time employed in a course of cole
gate instruction therefor some wears he had
the Pastoral charge Of a congregation in Boston.
lie has visited most OF the important seniuares al
Europe, and observed the various facilities and i'm
P'ovenehts which that country furnishes, IN the
department Of education.
The younger Brother also prepared for the Min
lsTy-he has spent years in travelling In ItaIy.
France, Switzerland and Germany. During long
residence in the latter country (pari Of which ,ga
spent IN the University of Gotngen,) ne invcsti-
gated with the utmost care, the system pursued in
her Universities and Gymnasium5.
In every country he visited, lac made il princi-
pal Ject to ascertain the most approved methods Of
education, and TO make himself acquainted with the
ininutie Of their operations; also TO establish cor
responsiveness, which would enable him 10 Keen
pace with their progress. Among the numerous
advantages Of this Institution, may be mentioned,
the opportunity furnished OF acquiring knowledge
oiiho languages ofEurope from nat
teachers and The means of obtaining such an cd
ucaton, the future destination Of The pupil NAV
require, without the routine Of college life
Those who wish 10 gain truly liberal education
without employing the time in the study Of the
Greek and Latin, may have every facility furnish
cd them.
in the Scientific Department, the apparatus Of
Vale College, and the Lectures Of their able Pro
lessons, viii be accessible 10 all who wish TO reap
the beneht-fhe buildiug is admirably construct
ed and contains go spacious rooms; il Is situated on
an eminence, overlooking the beautiful Boy on
which The City stands, and open to its pure and
healthy brcczss
have 10 hesitation ia saying, that this Institu-
ton presents advantages surpassed By none; and
That, u sufficiently patronisod 1t will prove dis.