The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-03-09
From the ". y. Spirit Of The Times.
PITTSEIELD

Do the public know that this mot delightful Of
New England villages, with its beauty Of scenery and
Its institutes of learning by the recent improvements
oil ihter-communicaton by means of the Great w cs-
tern Railroad from Albany 10 Boston and from New
I ork through Hudson to Boston, Cloth OF which
routes pass through Pittsfeld has come TO possess
all the advantages of easy access heretofore confined
10 more poPulous and central places A few days
since, when en- route" for this city, fingered htlIe
to observe this fine specimen Of New England; and
the refinement and courtesy which charactoIize the
manners of the place favored my desire visit and
examine the institutions Of learning of which had
heard much. And assure you that the school for
young ladies' under the immediate of the Rev
w. ii. Tyler realizes my idea offemale education
The plan of Mr.. Tyler rejects the attractive hut
false test of public examinations, but invites the visits
and inspection of literary friends and of those into
rested Every recitation, every exercise is liable to
these criclsms and the principal TO desire
other reputation for his school than such founded
upon the results of his efforts.
From the system Of mental discipline pursued in
TINS institution, am convinced that pupil can long
remain superficial in any branch to which her aten-
ton Is directed And she is not allowed to proceed
the higher departments of learning without being first
weigrounded IN It's fundamental principles. 1 tits
end the per ona attention Of the principal is directed
with interchangeable zeal and enthusiasm assisted only
by teachers and governesses of the highest order Of
intellectual attainment. And whilst the foundation
OF our own literature is deemed Of pre- eminent im
portance The ancient and modern languages are duiv
appreciated and extensively taught o the lattci
French receives the preference and is studied by
~ the whole school under the supervision of highly
educated Partisan and is spoken 'en fdniHe' IL 4
had time to partcularize should speak with special
pleasure Of the universal attention to the principles
| and practice OF vocal music of the fac, hat evefy
passing hour, and every assembage around he family
table 10 made The opportunity Of some agreeable AID
useful mental exercise No vister fail to lark
the perfect neatness, order and elegance of the inter
nal domestic regulations here is recogn sed The
plastic hand of woman, refined and elevated 10 tie
proper sphere Nor could pass silence the garden
s'opng from the green in trout of the budding ards
the south, ornapened with shl ubbery and flowers
tastefuly set uf with paterres and atbJr-, *
| ceedlngy beautiful in the whole order and af-
rangement; the building admirably adapted to the
purpose Of educaton the rooms large and well ven
tilated; the bathing house with every convenience
for cold warm additions Nor indeed would | be
unmindful of the means of physical exercise, where
without exposure to passers by, the pupils can en-
gage in the ious sports which taste health may
require, enjoy their walks their conversation
their buoyant and geesome laughter, or even their
retirement, in the open air without fear Of intru-
sion from abroad or Of becoming themselves an an
noyance Others while the beauties of the surround
ing scenery charm the heart TO the love and study Of
nature.
And must say was particularly pleased to find
that enjoyment of the luxures and delicacies Of
the table were not here out of fashion, as found
fr m the representations of the young ladies them
selves that the table is each day furnished with the
necessaries Of life, abundant in quantity and excel
lent in quality Indeed the whole arrangement both
within and without, answers every object which can
possibly be in demand in public institution for the
| education Of young ladies'
These with others the observations which led
me to the conviction that Pittsield all its acknow
lodged beauty of hill and valley, is place where
while the intellect is made heightened and well cdu-
Gated the beauty of vigorous and perfect deyeope
ment Of the physical frame may be insured; thus
giving to the whole body the power 10 the mind
in all the buoyancy of health, to enjoy and give en-
joyment.
The school Of the Rev, Mr. Nash for the education
of youth for business, preparatory to coIegi-
ate course, is also pleasantly situated, we-regulated
and systematized.
These remarks, Mr. Editor, are offered with the
most perfect confidence, that more intimate ac-
quantance with these institutions will more than JUS
THY them, by one who has no other interest in the
matter than the public good.