The New York herald., 1845-08-02
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Harrington Couege-1he Misses Macombe--
Professor Espy-Lotteries--N York Herald
Politics, &c.
IL has been long matter of reflection TO the read
ing public why it is, that Washington, as important
place it is is not represented more frequently in
your valuable sheet, by setting forth its great advan
tages, that those at distance may profit thereby
Perhaps there is no town in the United States.
through which there is the same amount of stage
travelling, sllated as it is, on the great national
road, within three days travel of Baltimore and Phi
ladelpha, and only tw eny five miles from Pttsburg
and thrty-two from Wheeling, thereby possessing
the great advantages to be derived from those flour
ishing neighbors Washington contains about 2SOO
inhabitants, composing very moral and industrious
community, who keepa vigilant eye on old Satan,
that ne may commit no depredauons In this portion
OF the vineyard The old owl finds the garrison
ably manned, the pulplts being filled with men Of
profound plety and strong intellect who are able to
combat with his whole powers combined, in his
palmlest days.
We have here Female Seminary for the educa.
ton otyonng lades acquiring finished course The
edfce IS a large and magnificent building. erect
ed some years aFo, upon the great national road
at the verge of our beautiful but quiet village. The
shruhbery and scenery which surround 1t are truly
romantic and sublime, possessing such charms as
easily to seduce those young ladies' who so utterly
uctcSt clv-lHe curing lnc CiOSe ana SultTV
months. This institution, though il has but recent
ly come into very general notorleiy, is now, am
happy to say, fully appreciated by the public as
Its NOBLE KIND, and energetic principal couln rea-
sonaby expect IL is now under the superintendense
Of Miss S. r. Foster, and numbers eight teachers,
and lo5 pupils. The teachers, am happy to say, are
great auxlliarles in the OF female education
which is at present on Its onward march, to attain
that respect and admiration TO which il is Justly en-
titled, and which has been Sc sothiully and neg-
gently attended to, on account of the great mania
which seems to possess parents, in their partialty
towards he advancement OF their male children 10
professional llie. And here let us trace for mo-
ment, the results arising from this hasy and ll-ca
culated step Of those who should have pondered well
the future welfare of their children before training
them to professions which they have not the proper
qualifications 10 fili. They are in every city,
town, and village in our widespread Union.
know that, even IN our own neat and happy town.
we overstocked with quacks and pettifoggers
and we are now almost ready to cry out to the peo-
pie of the far west in the language Of the iIustrious
razor-strop man, 6 A few more Of the same kind
any more wanted I" out there-such are the bane-
tu effects OF this hasty step, which is still on its
way to transform all those who have any pretensions
TO education, into auacks and pettlfoggers. word
to the wise is sufficient In conclusion of this sub
ect. 1t would be better, far better, that they were
placed at some good trade to earn their livelihood,
all honest men should do, by the "sweat of their
brow" than that they should gain it by spunging off
the public, as they are wont to do in these "dig-
gins" Indeed, they do no more than trihe away
devotion to the shrine of the rosy god Baschus
But more OF this anon. Let us turn again to the
subject of female education.
Our farmers have at last found out that there is as
much TO be gained by the education OF females as
males. This spirit nobly progresses in our commune
y; our institution has thrown new light on this all
important subject which, think, has become pretty
generally dused throughout the Union, as its halls
now already graced by the fair daughters of the
East and South. as well as the North and Vest
Perhaps some OF your curious readers night enquire
Are they beautifu! We would just say to such, if
your business should ever call YOU to travel on this
great thoroughfare, spend few days with US, and
you may perhaps obtain peep Of some of the fairest
of the fair, but if you have heart to spare, take
friends advice and stay away. as we have here the
beautiful, accomplished, and sylphlike Miss M. d.,
Miss NJ. W., Miss A. E., Miss M. j. McC, Miss
) o., Miss @, Miss L. Miss T., and Miss A. o.,
all beautiful, and with numerous admirers The first
has indeed an overplus. and tootrequenty receives
those underhanded 'sbiet doux" which she as ire
quenily sends back to the uckless owner, marked
Rubbish We are certainly living under new
dlspensaton,-a great age thls,-enough to put
Gethamte to his wits end. have reference to our
pretty seminary fairies, coming out with their wide
brm coarse, straw hats, their bonnsts seing thrown
aside. Indeed, 1t very much resembles theatrical
performance TO see battalion of nearly hundred
pretty faces promenadng the streets, with the rib
bands of their straw hats combating with the breeze
Ladies are favorable to free trade here as fan, as
cotton is concerned. Bustles are worn remarkably
large. and considerable animation exists among
wearing the largest 1t is hard tell to what extent
they will 60 In this progressive age.
The well known institution oflearning, which we
have amongst us, Washington College, now mum
bers over 2OO students. 1t never in a more
tlourshlng condition. Its eminent principal, Dr.
McConaughy has, by his untlring energy, at length
made 1t equal, if not superior, to its rival sister,
Jefferson College, at Canonsburg. Success to its
future prospects.
The Misses Macomber, from Boston, favored our
good town with a visit, few days ago, and gave
three concerts, which were very numerously attend
ed They were richly worth attendance by those
fond OF fun and good singing. The ladies' left I'M
pressons here, that will not soon be forgotten by
some OF our young men,
Professor Espy gave series OF lectures in Col
lege Hall, on the theory of storms. He success
full in making some converts, but others again do
not place much confidence In his theory.
Lotteries are all the go here. How astonishing it
easily duped as to place confidence in such swim
ding concerns. Several have dealt, am sorry
10 say, IN this species of gambling, and not
the first prize has yet been drawn | am afraid the
community, to win souls from the path Of rectitudc
and duty. How much better would it be to give the
money thus spent to missionary purposes. Ii is
matter OF congratuaton to the citizens Of this place
that they can no longer be deprived of reading and
receiving valuable instruction from your highly mo-
raj sheet 1t is received weekly at S. A. Shinn's
Literary Depot, where general rush is made for it
al its delivery.
Politics are assuming rather warm aspect, both
parties being sangune OF victory, while poor cring-
ing abohtionism, its last legs satisfied that there
is no chance OF gaining the ascendancy, is ready to
either party that s soicitous enough to ask the
favor.
The crops IN this section of the country were ne
YER better. There will be an abundance of all kinds
OF grain The farmers say their whea, has not been
50 fine tor seven years, and the same may be sald OF
their oats But my communication has grown out
Of all bounds, and must stop.
OswEeo, July 3Oth, 1876.
Internal Improrements-J The Military and Fi,emcn
--Irade-Scandai, SC. .s
The great excitement here is the Oswego and
Syracuse Railroad--captal S35O,COO The sub
scription-book has been open but a few days, and
nearly $500 0tO have been subscribed This is sup