Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-04-21
FOR TEE LrTcHFJELD INQUIRER.
MISS JONES' SCHOOL.

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US, was by no means prepared to see assembled on
the occasion so large number, intelligent, &C.
complished or advanced set, of pupils. NV surprise
in this respect much increased christening to the
exercises These consisted chiefly of compositions
which were read by the Principal; and of music in
s.rumentaT and vocal, under the direction of Miss
Dickinson the teacher in that department. With re-
gard to the last-named perfurma nces ought not to
speak with too much confidence. nature no, having
been very lavish in giving me discriminating judg-
ment in sweet sounds. Those who were present
however, and whose judgments are better than nv
own, pronounced these exercises to be of the highest
order Of the kind But, with respect to the compost
tons, would speak with more freedom. To my
mind they seemed to evince much talent or the part
Of their authors, we'll as great critical correctness
on the part of the instructor It may seem unkind to
particularize where oil were SO good but canno,
refrain from saying that the entitled The Feast
of Belshezzar" showed familiarity with the art of
composition, which is not often shown in schools of
this cass,-while another on 1.-THE Village Burying-
Ground" exhibited power at descriptive writing
quite uncommon,-and third, on The New Year."
in which the changes of the past were referred to-
and an aluslon to the untimely death Of former
member Of the school most beautifully and feel
ingly made, drew tears from many on eve. l have
IN the course Of my life been present at similar exb
billions of many Of the distinguished female schools of
our country have been at those of New Haven
and Hartford, and of Mrs. Willard of Troy; but in
none have / been era,ifed than at this of Miss
JONES' A greater variety of exercises have wit
nessed and those Of older scholars but never con-
slderng the number Of pupils and their age, have
seen this exhibition exceIled
After the regular exercises of the evening the an.
dience were delighted by the performances of class
in dancing, under the care Of Miss Dickinson. am
told that the lady has instructed the pupils in this ell
egant art during their leisure hours from school, and
taught in this way, ii is certainly very innocen,
amusement and proper vocation know not of so
unoEjeclionable mode in which those parents,
who wish it, could have their children acquire this
fashionable accomplishment.
But did not take up my pen, so much to pen com.
pllments upon this School, fnr which know no, that
the excellent Principal will thank me) as to call the
attention OF our citizens to the duty which they owe
to Under the auspices of lady who, besides her
undoubed and well known talents, attachments and
accomplishments, has the fact of having been con.
nected either as assistant Principal with some of
the most distinguished seminaries Of our country to
recommend her. this Institution is certainly deserving
not only OF our confidence but also of cur PRIDE
Why will we not, as one man, try to sustain i'll
Time has been when Ltchfeld was the glory of all
towns for its Female as we'll as Law School; and |
know not why, if we would encourage and uphold
this infant institutiOn it may no, some day OF other
hrnr f,nrk L.. ~
pride, at least our interest ought to make us do our
duty in this respect. How many of US have dauph
tiers who must he educated ei,he' now or at some f
ture time! If they to be sent from home. how
much will the expense Of their education be increas
ed 1t must, them be for the PERSONAL advantage of
no small Number in this town tina: this school should
be continued. Let US, therefore, endeavor to give
it permanency. If that end shall be at all promo.
ted by this communication, the writer Of it, who has
no further interest in the than VIVA. every eit.
zen has, will have gained his object, G..
W Our readers will observe that we have again
placed at the head Of our editorial columns the name
of ALBERT SEDGWICK, ESQ, our present highly
popular and efficient Sheriff, as candidate fer re-
election 1t is unnecessary for us, at the presen,
commentator or defence. Ills characte as long.
tried and faithful public officer is we'll known and ap
prociated throughout the county, and we doubt no,
he will receive not only the united and vigorous sup
port OF the Wing party, but also that of the more can
did and rejecting portion Of the Opposition.
ANOTHER WING SENAToR-The full returns from
the l4,h Senatorial District show that EDWARD
ELDRIDGE, Esq, an able and consistent Wing
is elected to the Senate Of this State, instead Of VIII
LIAM ALEXANDER, tfoeo,) as published in the last I'm
quirer. This gives us SEVEN members of the Senate
no, quite as bad of the ocos last year. when
the heaviest vote which the party could rally in that
body was one!
SECOND TRIAL FOR REPRESENTATIVES The FOL-
lowing is the result Of the elections for Representa-
ves last week, far as heard from, out Of this coun
ty:
Saybrook-no choice.
Hartford-TH. C. PERKINS, A. SULLIVAN. ss .s
Canton-no choice.
New London-D-. Charles Douglass
Norwich-no choice.
East Windsor-AsAHEL C. STILES, HARVEY EL.
MORE.
Neutrality-suspicious. PECK.
Norwalk-HENRY SELLEcK, MATHEW Wilcox.
New Canaan and Wion-no choice.
IWhigs in SMALL cAPTrALs.l
The State Election-The Hartford Times Of Satur.
day says: We are still inclined TO the belief tina,
there has been no choice by the people"
a. The number Of deaths occasioned by the expIo-
sion board the steamboat Medora SO far as aseer