Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-31
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

klSPONI OF HE TRUSTEES.
The first year of the Augusta Female Seminary
terminated last Friday. That day and the one
preceding were devoted to very careful eXami-
nation OF the pupils OF the institution, which was
as extensive as the time assigned would permit,
embracing the course of study which has'occuped
the attention Of the young ladies during the past
year. fair experiment having NOW been made
oil this institution, under its present organization,
1t has been thought proper by its Board of Trus-
tees, that their opinion of its present character
and future prospects should be laid before the pub
lie. Justice to the community generally, to the
patrons OF the school especially and still es
pecially, TO its Principal, Rev. r. w. BAILEY,
and tue teachers connected with him, seems 10
call for such an expression of their sentiments.
The undersigned appointed to do this on their be-
hall, would present the following brief statement.
L. w C take pleasure in saying, as we do with
great confidence, that the pupils of this school
have given satisfactory evidence that they have
been under faithful and thorough Instructions
Their public examination was to crafty ing,
because we perceived it 10 be perfectly fuir-no
coiluslon between scholar and teacher--no decep-
live appearance. But our Judgment does not rest
alone, nor chiefly upon public examination---at
best very doubtful tcst-bLt upon irequcnt visits
OF tire Board 10 the School and careful inspection
CT It's private and ordinary exercises. From this
we can say with entire truth, that the daily men
tai training has been such as to deserve all COM
mendatlon; thorough system OF analys is car
iicu through tne school, and the scholar taught ut
every step to think for herself. We are pafticu-
lary pleased to observe, that, while due attention
has been paid to the higher branches, the utmost
| care has been given TO those fundamental parts,
| which are at once so essentially important, and
often so specifically touched.
! 2. The religious instruction Of the school, we
can certify, has been faithfully regarded. No
thing, we believe, connected with the Institution
has given more general satisfaction to its patrons
! than t!le confidence that their children and wards
have been committed to the care Of those who
may direct them, both by precepi and example, in
know ledge, useful not only Tor this liie but also
] for that which is TO come.
| B. AS connected with both mental and religious
! instruction, we further state that the DISCIPLINE
| of the school has been such as to command our
APPRECIATION {: kind, but strict, and successful in
securing the implicit obedience and consequently
| the best habits Of the pupil.
| In conclusion would say, that the school
has been patronized beyond our most sanguine
expectations and promises well for the ensuing
| year. 1t will be continued in its present location,
with the additional advantage OF another room,
for the present year, when, from efforts to be I'M
Immediately made, it is hoped that special and inus
ample accopmodatons will be provided.
BY order Of the Board Of Trustees.
WILLIAM BROWN,
q. NJ. SMITH, (.Committcc
p. T.. STEVENSON. )
July 30, 1913.