Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-12-28

Pis,siord, Dec. 81. isii.
NJ Editor Permn me through the eolsmu. Of The
Herald he political Herald Of salvation TO the people }
To Introduce 10 the notice Of its rcadetsa subject ys
should he deeply Interesting TO them and the whole
community. Assured as Am. that Ia a country like
ours where equality univcnsAv ptcdominaies aud
""etc cur institutions, ,ssl, dietary and religious,
ssnd 81 fall according 10 their own respective mere
and that TIVE toorA seldom oltr5des herself wii me
ir"t glare upon any community. I believe \ 70 I've
The duty Of every indvidua whenever u al, be fond,
10 make u lHcSa and rcrafd u accut.tig to lis true
desert. With his IN view. wish present iur your
consideration scene which yiinessed a short time
since 10 Brandon
LED by curiosity and dcstc Tor improvement |
visited the Semnar, that place, the last day Of
the tall term, To ssly myself IN relation to the tc.hy
ofhe favorable reports 10 circulation lew months pre-
v,ous. opmy arrival Twas lavoratly impressed with
the nesd ordcr and regularity Of ill things pcrtain-
lag - Tie building The scholars also. I observed
vefe all engaged IN their several occupations as though
nothing peculiar was occurring. Their counlenances
all wore an air OF cheerfulncss and delight, which be.
tokencd that they had been pleasantly and prodably
employed during the term Just brought to a close.
he exercises of the day both interesting and in
sirucive. Although they not an examination Of
The studies OF the past quarter vet varied somewhat
should Judge. from the common course Of recaiions
was surprised TO witness the ihoroughness of the
Teachers in their questions aud the readiness appro
Pr Gtoress and d,fmcpess Of ,heansrers by the pupil,
THIS regard as remarkable, considering the circum
sssReslRfgroy of 'sYsclprfars, and must be a,ribu
!ssSSls II We -fst+srs. IbsiiirsSs: Thu
~ - etpc a,iop oaneciye 10 loo Vuch ev1l2oek
fss n dasAAss'-fA ernthsssesSf ~,vsrnink auapi
this seems 10 receive its due share of atfSai6l*
one OF the browning excellenccs of that ns,itISs
attended also the oratofical exercises Of the sue
ceeding evening Al these must acknowledge my
self completely surprised. Tha, ripeness of though
and choice OF expression which noticed, ] did nc
espec, to find. The evening on which the eShibitio
occurred, was a delightful one The audience wa
crowded TO overhowing. The speakers were uncom
monty interesting, both in manners and elocuiior
The music by Thomas II. Palmer was delightful
The whole was managed by the Principal of the Sem
mary, with that skill and ability, seldom equalled by
man Of his experience and years. Never, since tn
opening of the institution have Witnessed in il
pupils, that taste ~ elocuiion. and that skill in compC
sition, on that occasion. In fine the whole was
ceedingy interesting, aud conferred great credit upo
! the pupils, teachers and the Institution. Finally, be
came satisfied that the reports favorable to the Sem
nary, only true bu, that the half had no, bee
told. The true merits of that Institution need only b
knocn and II will be patroHeed although undcrsan
it is IN hourshing condition at present yet if thing
move on as they now do, the good people OF Brando
will have TO enlarge their accommodations or the SIT
dents cannot he properly accommodated. 1t need
but little exerIlnn their part to make that Institl
iion The browning ornament Of their beautiful village
forward this To YOU as debt Of gratitude | owe
ru" merit, and the pleasure experienced on that oc
rasinn. 70 those who disposed To ask "can an
good come out of Nazareth I" answer, co and see
4 FREND OF rRue MERlr.