Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-07-21


-, i, ,5ie Examination Of tie PGP,.s Of tbs
-, Institution commenced 90 Monday asst and
-...,,3 nat, Tharsiay, during which tins The
..I,ii.s we're thoroughly cstechised By ihe'r
.-',,s-s. sul readily answered any question The
..,... ar the visitors prOpounied. We attended
- viSh the exception of he first day, and vii
= hr.ssy describe the exercises in the different
.,,,hes Of ElueatiOn, that came under our PaEiie-
n observation.
p,ss;sg-This exercise was particularly interest
Drxslse, one of the teachers, made some
,..;,,s selections, and class Of about thirty read
..,nsously, with as much dishnctnes' as the
-,..,atjons of single voice.
I,.,,,a,r-Fhs class was under the instruction
M. SHocx. who examined them critically on the
.,,,;,l,s Of study; some Of the pupils were very
ana evineed greater knowledge Of the sub
:, ,ban we had anticipated. The exercises by
\. frs, class in plrsing, were highly credtable to
he Young ladies'.
.irithmetie-The pupils gave ample evidence that
h. Nan of instruction had been shaped in such a
amer as 10 make them acquainted, first, with the
,3mrnts of the science, and then its application to
he practical purposes Of life. The rapdty and ac-
.nr,ev with which they solved the most intricate
questions was truly astonishing. Some of the Trus-
ICES attempted 10 puzzle the young ladies' in the cal
kuation of interest," but they were not sharp enough
Srbey figured out the questions with all the certain
b. of the most grasping Shylock or money lender.
Fl Geography-lh this branch of instruction, the
sOuns ladies' were perfectly at home, Mr.. MAER
hut questions of general nature, which were ans
Eerel in nearly every instance with accuracy. The
mao of the world appeared to be before them, and
ahey raveIsed from continent TO continent with the
..pi1ty of thought
Natural PAiIo'ophy-The class in Philosophy
kyinced degree Of intelligence and good practical
ense which is rarely TO be met with in our insttu-
buttons Of learning. The President Of the lnstitu-
lion exercised this class in such manner as to con-
snce the numerous auditory that the young ladies'
thoroughly comprehended, TO the fullest extent, the
principles of the study. Some illustrations were
kven which could not fail to interest the scientific
observer.
Botdny-The vegetable kingdom was Illustrated
y Miss Dunninss class in the interesting study Of
botany, IN very happy manner. We never lis
kned to a class that answered more clearly and un-
3 klStandingy than this. Many Of them had been
i the study but short time, and the proficiency
Aey have made, is certainly creditabe 10 the in
Hructress and her pupils
Geometry, Algebra and Mathematics. The cas-
p pursuing these kindred studies were particularly
bercised on Thursday. They gave ample evidence
comprehensive inteects and great strength of
hnl Some algebracal problems were handed in
n an unknown gentlemen, for two young ladies to
Dive, which were readily done on the black board,
Ani at the suggestion of the President, one of the
5oang ladies', with nntable grace aud dignity, re-
8uested the gentlcmau to come forward and explain
De problem inasmuch as they had worked il out for
Dim, but he did not chose TO make himself known.
.Nusic-rhe class in this delightful science was
bnler The instruction of Professor PFIsTER. He had
hndoubtelly been untring in his duties or his class
kmanyo of which were very young) could never have
Undergone the severe and scrutinzing examination
b which they were subjected. The Young ladies
we're particularly catechised on the principles of the
fcence, to which the talented Professor had partic
rarly directed their attention. Before the practca
illustrations were given. Mr.. P delivered a short and
appropriate address to the parents and pupils, copy
pf which we shall endeavor to procure for pubIica
fon. The applause which succeeded its delivery
was sure guaranty thatit was well received.
Professor PrIsrER exercised the young ladies' OF
al ,-h;o
tl happy effect at the close of the examination.
Ii was surprising to observe with what READINGS
Pie young ladies' answered slfuestions put to them
MANY Of them were examined in all the classes, ant
Their minds were consequently diverted from on
'udy to another with great rapidty-there was nj
boxing at the book; they knew it all. 1t was in
teed gratifying scene f,r the President and his ca
Fable assistants, to behold so noble a reward for al
aeir toll in teaching the young idea, but how
much more gratifying must it have been to parents
many Of whom came from distance, to witness tn
Apansioh ofther daughters intelects and their in
''eaSe IN useful knowledge. The room was crowde
Every day, and il is worthy Of remark, that the youn
E'Wenaen, by their polite and constant attention
oavlnced US that they had the ,celare Of some Of III
alHg generation deeply at heart =!
on Friday, Miss MARTHA FoRr Young lady d
'sa'uton, delivered the following address to he
oung associates, in the Methodist Church, ia III
presence ola crowded auditory
ADDRESS.
Vne year has elapsed since The Mississippi Fe
1ss college came into existence; one year, with il
s, It's anxiees and its tolls, has passed on, bear
w us interchangeable account, since we first associ
w ourselves together in the pursuit Of knowledge
oae year Of our youth has been consumed, ar
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