Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1829-09-29
LITERARY.
LITERARY INSTITUTIONS.

The Palladium contains interesting notices
of several of our most distinguished semi
naries of learning. At the Mount Pleasant
Institution, the number of scholars is limited
to one hundred, and such is the reputation
of the Institution, that the amount paid by
scholars for tuition, &C., defrays the whole
expense of its management without the aid
of an accumulation of funds. Several
Greeks and South Americans are in the
seminary. Greek is said to be spoken tiu-
emily by very young scholars. instruction
is given in several modern languages. A
paper is published, edited by the students.
The Springfield High School is spoken of
in terms of nigh commentator. We copy
the following notices of the Wesleyan
Academy and Round Hill Institution. In
the former there are students from this place.
bingham Gazette.
WESLEYAN ACADEMY. The last week,
and the one preceding it, has been distin-
guished for the literary festivals which have
occurred in many of the numerous semina-
ries, high schools, and literary institutions of
New England. The annual examination OF
the Wesleyan Academy, at Wilbraham,
commenced on Thursday the 18th instant,
and closed on Friday evening, by an exhibit
ton. A large Board of Visiters were much
gratifed with the proficiency of the students,
in the various sciences and branches of lit
erature to which they had directed their at
tention during the past year. The classes
in Greek, Latin, French, and Mathematics
particularly distinguished themselves, as
well as those who gave specimens of their
elocution.
This institution is in most interesting
and fourishing condition. The property Of
the corporation consists of real estate and
buildings in Wilbraham, valued at $l4, 1913
4 Library, Cabinet, and Philosophical Appara-
tus $400-Furniture $2,575-Stock and
Farming Utensils $434-Donation of Col
Amos Binney $l0,0O0-Half township OF
land, the grant of the State, worth, perhaps
$5,000-Total, $33, 1877. The Principal
Rev. Wilbur Fisk, is assisted in the instruc-
ton of the students by three gentlemen Of
liberal attainments and one lady. A COM
modious workshop has just been erected
and it is proposed to adopt Immediately a
systematick and energetick course of agri-
cultural and mechanical labor, which shall
enable those, who have no other means, to
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There is much to be anticipated from dis
Greet union of labour with industry.
ROUND HILL INSTITUTION. The insti-
tuition at Northampton and the one at Am
herst would seem of character too much
elevated to designate as-high schools. They
are more like the German Gymnasia. Near.
'ay one hundred thousand dollars have beer
Invested in lands, buildings, apparatus, and
books belonging to the Round Hill Institu
ton in Northampton. The situation is 9
most delightful one, being the estates ant
dwellings-of the Shepherds, on the eastern
brow Of Round Hill, while the extensive ant
beautiful forest in the rear, serves as tn,
gymnasium and play grand-the double
purposes of pleasure and health. We hat
no opportunity to become acquainted will
peculiar advantages or system of instruction
realized by this institution. The annual ex
animation concluded last week. Hon. E
Everett, of Charlestown, was present, AM
delivered an address at the close of the ex
animation. Mr.. Sparks, Rev. Mr.. Young. o
Boston, and numerous other distinguishe,
visiters, were present.