The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-09-06

Ma. EDIroR,-I 1t must he truly gratifying to
the friends Of education, and Of the rising genera
ton, to behold the many institutions Of learning
which are constantly springing up, in almost eve-
ry section Of our country. II must be source Of
peculiar pleasure to the friends of literature and
general education, to institution of no ordi-
nary merit, established among us for the purpose
of educating our young ladies, in all those higher
branches, which modern times seem to require, for
completing young ladies education. This great
desideratum in our means of educating youth,
which has so long existed in Rhode-lsland, has
been happily supplied, and il should be source
of congratulaton to all, that Warren has been de-
signated for its location. We are quite certain
that situation more eligible could not be found in
this whole country, particularly in New Epgand,
for the location of such an institution This school
has already increased to a degree which renders
another building absolutely necessary, for the ac-
commodation of the scholars and for carrying on
its operations to the best advantage. am happy to
learn that this important requisition is about being
obtained. l had the pleasure Of attending the ex-
animation of the pupils of this school, a week or
two since, and confess hardly know how to
express the satisfaction enjoyed, while witness
ing their highly creditable performances. The ex-
animation was conducted much in the same man.
ner as in the Universities of this country the
scholars are examined promiscously on all the stut
les of the term, and in such way, as fully shew
that they had been taught to think for themselves
as well as TO exercise the memory, in storing VI
the thoughts Of others.
OF the relative merits Of the different classes,
shall not speak all who are interested should at
tend and hear for themselves. MIR. Coffin cam'
amoug us with very high recommendations as
teacher. Much, therefore, was expected from him
and it is but justice to say, that the most sanguin'
oypectations of the warmest friends Of the nsti
tute were more than realized. We should recol
lect, that this school like all other good instltu
tons, cannot exist without being supported, and
looks to the citizens Of Warren for that support.
need not say that it is for the interest Of all, an
particularly Of such as have daughters to educate
to encourage this school, by giving it their unite
support, and thereby retain within their reach, th
advantages which are now afforded them, for Civ
ing their daughters finished education. lIav
no doubt, that il is supported by us for a singl
year, its reputation will be such as to ensure for
a support from abroad
! congratulate the citizens Of this town, on tn
location of this Seminary here;-the Principal an
Instructors, on the happy success which has crow
ed their abors and the friends Of the school, o
the cheering prospect Of large accession Of pu
pills both from obroad and at home, on the con
mencement of the next term.
A FRIEND To EDUCATION.
Since writing the above, | understand a larg
commodous building has been purchased, and
to be Immediately fitted up for the use Of the Sem
nary This building is three stories high, is siiuo
, ted on North Main-street, n site very eligible {,
an Institution of this character, being retire ffor
the business part ofthe town, and commanding
fine view Of the river, and an extensive prospe,
Of the adjacent country.