The herald., 1837-01-31
Boarding Schools.

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Boarding schools.
Mn. BENNETT Dear Sir-I have noticed with
pleasure the remarks in your paper concerning fash
ionable boarding schools" The principle on which
they are conducted in this city is in my opinion as
well as yours one entirely different from what it
ought to be. II is astonishing with what avidlty fa-
theirs and mothers catch at the advertisements of
some Madame or Monsieur from Paris" or from the
. Royal Academy, and how quick they will improve
the opportunity OF having their daughters taught by
these accomplished persons. 1t is high time that
these things were done away with, but instead Of
that it is constantly increasing, owing to the extern
sive patr image they receive from the higher classes
But, Mr.. Bennett, can tell you that boarding
schools throughout the country are not all on the
same principle, fer was in Connecticut last July on
a VISIT and on returning my route passed through
very pleasant town. or rather city, (as il has lately
been converted into One) and was struck with the
beauty and regularity Of the houses &c. In fact the
place though not so large as some others, think is
as pleasant one as is in Connecticut. stopped
there three days, and on very fine day just as the
sun going down behind the hills, got in fine
light wagon and started TO take ride through
beautiful country, about half dozen miles from the
city. When got about two miles out, my attention
was attracted to group of lovely girls walking over
the hills; some with merely handkerchief and
others with nothing their heads to hide the beau
tiful locks. As l saw no gentlemen nor carriages
near was not tepuzzled to find where these inter-
esting girls belonged. On going alonga little further,
house beautifully situated, surrounded by hills
and beautiful fields intersperced with groves and
streams, which altogether look like complete para
disc.
On my returning to the hotel, (Which, by the by, is
as fine you often find in country place,)
took the pains to inquire about the girls had seen
and was gratifed TO hear that they belonged to q
boarding school, which was kept at the house saw
near by very interesting female that the school was
as good as any to be found and that the girls who
had plenty Of room after the studies of the day. to
roam over the hills and Aelds which surrounded the
house for miles, thus not only securing good health
but gratifying themselves. But notwithstanding thew
had all they could desire, STILL like all young persons
they and then were fond of getting up something
on their own responsibility. The following was told
me since my return to the city, about the 18th De-
cember, 1886.
The preceptress of the school have been speaking
Of was one evening engaged with some company
whs had called to see her. and she not in the least sus
pected but the yeuDg ladies were all attending to
their studies in their respective rooms but what was
her astonshment, about 9 Q clock, when note was
handed her by servant OF the house and upon OPEN
ing il she found it was an invitation from her own
scholars to an Oyster supper. Ocourse, nothing was
said about until the company dispersed. Shorty u
ter when she went to the sky paros" and was
completely thuAdersiruck at finding the young ladies
oyster supper. What punishment was inflicted ON
the young ladies, am not prepared to say; but il
for the want Of plenty to eat they had got up
this but for the sake seeing what pleasure there was
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Of but never before had an opportunity ie know from
actHal experience"
Still il is said to be one Of the best conducted
schools in the country, and if some of our city teach
better for the ladies, but what would be better still
10 have theparens and their daghters to Country
Boarding School, vuLcAS.
GENERAL JACKSON TO MRs. DoxKLsos.-The fol-
lowing letter from President Jackson, in answer to
one recently written by her received by Mrs. d. few
days before her DEATH
WAsHrNGroN, Nov. q, 1886.
My dear Emiy-Yeur kind and acceptable letter of
the flth instant was received on the 23d whilst as
confined to my bed by a severe hnmorrhage from the
lungs, which threatened speedy end to my exis-
tcnce; but with sincere thanks to Providence who
holds our existence here in the hollow of his hand, |
have 80 far recovered as to be able to write YOU this
letter. to acknowledge the receipt of yours and TO Of
ferup to Him who made us my most sincere and hear
ty thanks for his kindness to you restoring you to
health again. and with prayers for your perfect reco-
very and that you may be long spared 70 supernend
the bringing up and educating Of your dear children
| and be comfort to your dear husband, who has
great socitude about you, and great anxiety to speed
ly return you, but my sudden attack has detained
| him.
rejoice, my dear Emily, to find your spirits are
geod, and that you able TO take exercise daily
This is necessary TO yeur perfect recovery; and /
trust in kind Providence, that in time, you will be
completely restored ts your health You are young,
disease but you must be careful to take cold this
winter and soon as Dr. Hunts prescription reaches
YOU would advise you TO pursue il. The dpitslis |
fear, is too exciting TO the pulse.
The Doctor tells me lost from the lungs, and BY
the lancet and cuppng upwards Of so ounces Of boed
which stopped the h9monhage without the sd oft that
potent bat psrHicous remedy the stomach sugar Of
lead. am now mending as fast a. could expect
and if can keep clear Of taking cold this winter
hope 10 be spared, and be able return 70 the Hem
tage the spring and again have the pleasure of see
ing you and yonr dear children, TO whom present
affcctionately.
NV dear Emily this chastsement by our Maker
we ought 10 receive as n rebuke from him, and thank
him for the mildness oft-which to bnng to our
view and that il may be always before US that we are
mere tenants at will here And we ought to live daily
ss as 10 be prepared die, for we know when we
NAV no called home. Then let receive our chas-
,ssmsn,s as blessings from God and let us 30 live
Tim, We can cay with the sacred poet
| swhat though the Fathers rod
Drop chassne sfroke,
Vet lest wound their soul too deep
lie fury shall he broke.
n al gently Lort, with those
Whosc faith and psous fear
whose cope, and love and every grace
Proclaim their hearts sincere"
| must close with my blessings 10 you and the
children. May God bless you all. Emily, farewell.
Bffectenately, ASpREw JACKSON.
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