Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-04-04
FOR THE ViRGINIAN.
POPULAR EDUCATION.

1t is subject of pleasing contemplation to OBJ
serve The growing interest OF Virginia, IN the edu
cation Of the rising generation by an examination
of the Of her Legislature now in session, It Will
he observed, that more Academies have been moor
poated than, perhaps at any previous session ol that
body. Upon the proper diffusion OF education, de-
ne ntis in great degree the perpetuation OF our re-
mbIic an institutions well as the happiness OF the
popIe In behalf Of this all important subject, pub
lie attention is invited to " Union Academp," loca-
ted at present, in a temporary building, at Od Con
cord Campbell. This institution, now IN lis infan-
Cy lad its orr gin IN the public spirit OF the gentlemen
al 1he vicinity who with undated ardonr, have bent
the energies oftheir minds, and with a commenda-
bic lberaty, have opened their purses, for the con
summation of their purpose. Already, they have
obtained an act of Incorporation, and would ada,
without AFRO cancr have vigilant and inielis ent
Board Of Trustees, who determined by all hon
orable means to uphold this growing institution
They are nearly ready contract for the building OF
/ a spacious house; they indulge the hope, they VIII
nut appeal in vain to the public, tsr additional SUD-
scril,lrons. The buildings will be erected near he
main stage no ad, in full view thereof, about hlteen
miles below Lynchburg the situation is high com
handing a pleasing view Of the most beautiful see
merry; the neig borhood is. without doubt, one OF
most healthy in the State; ITS character Tor moral
iy IS surpassed but by fee. The people are not
wealthy, but. generally speaking. are industrious
mac,lcal Farmers and Planters. The Board OF
Trustees are determined 10 keep the most watchiu
eve un,n the institution; they make II their bust
ness to visit it often, TO give encouragement ana 10
keep alive its interests. 1t IS believed lis present
pyjncipa Benjamin w. Curtis, A. NJ, is most
excellent ,lisciplinariaa thorough scholar, posses
sing had before been said OF mn, most happy Ia
lent o(impartius information. In the exercise ~
,;sc,ulne no harsh or severe measures are used
vet he best order preserved, and the k'ndes iee-
Inps leciprocated between the Teacher and gu
dents assiduous attention is paid by them TO 'hei
respective studies, and the greatest pains taken 10
make them understand what they study ms Is
done BY exemplfcation. The system oil education
here, viii be thorough; the most approved
WI, be used, catalogue ofwhich has already been
nubljshed Though it was late in the year before
the institution into operation. sufficient patron
AGE has already been bestowed, TO ensuie the salary
oC six hundred dollars the Principal and an over
plns 10 be otherwise appropriated more Students
!, however, are expected. and Others would cheerful
~ be received 1t is believed TO be the intention o.
The Board Of Trustees, at as early period as prac
ticable, to erect their hudings,and furnish tue ins1
tuition with Chemical AMI Phosephical Apparatus
&C.. &C., to continue in their employ The very oes
Teachers be procured SO as 10 make It deserving
E public patronage. 'l"ilon