Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-08-28

Of MS ch.ldrens welfare VINO Wlll reject
upon the consequences, but win be salts
fed Of the pernicious evils that may en-.
sue from . reliance in this upon our Sis
ter States. While with them an classes
Of society are enjoying the advantages Of
education with u it is only the few,
whose wealth win permit them to seek
elsewhere, what IS denied them al home
even this IS attended with injury. IA
daughter IS sent abroad and remains ffon
two to four years, without any controlling
influence from parents dsring that very age
when the permanent character IS forming.
Nemother's kindland tender admonitions
to check the hayward impulses: no "a.
| theirs watchful care to preserve the heart
in purity and truth. Deprived Of all
these social influences that contribute 50
essentially to the refinement Of character,
she returns, weaned from the home Of her
childhood, the fond recoIlections Of which
was once held sacred.--Her character,
her taste, her moral feelings may have
undergone such change, that the social cir
Gle Of her parents freside, viii have lost
its charms. She longs for the compan-
ionship, and dwells only with pleasure up
on the reooHections of school.
lam glad to see that the pride Of the
people Of Mississippiis aroused upon this
subject-that they seem determined to we
with, if not snspass the enterprise of their
sister States. see il in the prosperous
| and fIourishing institutions that are almost
daily arising in her borders. / see il in
the triumphant examination the young
ladies, here assembled, that has just clo-
sed. Every one who has witnessed ii
will concur with me in saying, that the IN
innate and thorough knowledge they have
acquired, of even the moro obstruse scien-
ces, reflects, not only honor upon them,
but also. upon their able and indetatigable
instructors; that they have acquired infor-
nation and are able with ease to them
selves to illustrate every portion of their
studies. Words are inadequate to express
THE pleasure / experienced in having every
branch Of education brought up to the mind
with vividness and clearness that could
not be mistaken. thrust that the practic.
al mode of instruction as adopted by the
teachersof this Institution will be continued.
The enterprise of the trustees whose
private muni6cence and indefatigable ex.
ertions have enriched our town with Sc.
minary of learning that viii bear compar-
ison with any section Of the country, is
certainly worthy of all praise, and feel
well assured that an enlightened commu.
nifty will not permit a work to languish 50
conducive to the advancement of sound
morality and the dignity and elevation Of
human nature. The character Of our gov
eminent demands 1.-THE wants of the
community require that the cause. of edu-
cation should move onward. il is our
| pride that we are NOT governed by that
fear, which is equivalent to brute force; but
by that truth and power which dwells in
the hearts Of men. In this country the
mind, free from the chains ofprejudice, I'M
like the winged Icarus its flight, can only
be retarded by the supineness Of her citi-
zens.s Letthe cause Of instruction be ex-
tensive and liberal, that like the blood, shall
flow through every vein and channel oisths
body polite; and al the same time cOntri-
bute to the permanently Of our institutions,
and tile happiness Of our country.
You've LADIES. Youare now enjoy
ing the most interesting portion of your
life the spring time Of existence. Nc
care has laid its hand upon your brow
Z no cloud obscured the sunshine Of your at
iections. You are still uncontaminated
by the intrigues and heartlessness Of the
world, and retain relish for those simple
pleasures, that thepure in heart are alone
capable ofenjoying Yours IS the poetry
!. of life, full of pleasing antiCipations and
fond hopes fthe future. Withunbound'
ed advantages ID the pursuit 81 wisdom
you are pursuing the dull elementary paths
Of knowledge. You may not now aPpre,
ciate their use, or think that the labor yot
are now bestowing. will ever be repaid
i The feat, who have been your admire,
!. ton, whose depth Of iniellect or brilian
cy 81 achievement have been yo0r won.
dsionce tfod the same footsteps and. b
oW degrees and with unaFernitted toiI they
rose to tie acme of human perfection,
A few centuries slnce.eVen among the en.
ighened i vas thought that e female
!. mind vas too inferior. and female iplio
!. encs TOD narrowed inils sphere. q ever
thy ST eiucaton. But thanks . ihe spir
Il ii civil iion I'D humanity .hal hal
Unused Itself throughout &c ord, Ike ii
hsavsn:born mama 81 be d
niad 81 woman thus freed tFcm this thral
don las risen Ike beautiful and brigh
lnniaaEy heddin ioy and peace When
9 Mons found before.