True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-08-12

day, the stinst, and was continued 70 the eve
hing of Wednesday. Not having been present
at the exercises of the three first days, we can
not speak from observation; but, IN echoing
the universally expressed opinion of others,
we should say that the examination evlnced
much proficiency on the part of the students,
and was in itself sufficient eulogium upon the
ability and character of the Principal.
Wednesday, the 5th inst, was the Gay de-
voted TO exercises in defamation. Many OF
the original addresses were fair specimens OF
literary composition, and some were delivered
with fluency and much oratorical grace; but
from the young man, excellence in elocution
cannot be expected unless the gift of eloquence
is Unborn There is but one instance in histo-
nv ofthe acquisition of the oratorical power
of eouuence Demosthenes alone conquered
the defects Of nature gave compass to the voice
by expansion Of the chest and strengthening the
lungs and, by course Of unwearied and ASST
duous discipline which he continued for years,
softened It's originally harsh intonations into
stood, IN colleges of any note, are the difficult
ties TO be surmounted before the attainment OF
a correct and perfect style oforatory, that men
of the best mind after accomplishing the rou'
tine of education, devote themselves to the study
of eloquence for years, and then are content
with the honors OF PROFESSOR OF ELoCU-
TON.
The exercises in defamation were followed
by addresses from the Rev. Messrs. Halsley
and Russell, and, without al journment or IN
termission the audience was declared an edu-
cational meeting. The Hon. Samuel Chap
man, of Alabama, was called to the Chair, and
Judge Shelton, of Newton county, appointed
Secretary. Resolutions were proposed and
adopted expressive the deep interest felt in
the cause of education, aud opening contribu.
ton list for the completion of the Academy
building, the bare frame Of which was in full
view of the assembly. A barbecue concluded
the proceedings
We were pleased to find, in the Montrose
Academy, worthy rival of the excellent in.
stitution located within the corporation limits
OF our hourishing town Of Paulding; an insti'
tuition which, by some strange faulty, is not
half appreciated. MontrOse, in the lapse of
years, will make quite a respectable village.
Streets will have been laid out, neat buildings
erected, and the roads leading to the now EN-.
Lryo town put in thorough repar,-proVded,
the untling efforts now being made prove con.
tinued and successful.
We wish to see flourish, TO the full extent of
their deserts, the Paulding and Montrose AGA.
denies. Both have gifted and accomplished
Principals, and bolh,-ay, BOTH, should be,
and if we mistake not the metal fthis commu-
nifty, WILL BE sustained, Is there single in
dividual in the rapidly growing and popula'
ting town Of Paulding, in the already distn
guished county OF Jasper, who could view with
Indifference without stretching forth prompt
and efficient saving arm, the fall Of the Pauld.
ing Academy Why the very pleadings of
the children, whose mental growth has been
so rapid under the vigllant and admirable SUI
pervision Of JoHN E. SEAMAN, one Of the pho.
neers of thorough English and classical educa'
ton in East Mississippi, should prompt them
to one vigorous and successful effort in behalf
of the young, the duclile, and the deathless
mind We would appeal to the father: are
you not sir, proud Of the mental improvement
Ofyour SOM Do you think the money lost
which has made the mind blossom with as
much beauty as the fresh and lovely tinge CIV
en- bv the night dews 10 the closed petals OF
the fower7 or, rather, think you not that you
have made judicious inveslment-an invest
ment that will yield glorious per cenIage to
pos,erity,-noi in money, not in any form Of
material wealth, but in the fruits Of immortal
intellect Then continue your patronage to
the man and the Institution by whom so much
has been accomplished Yes, and double that
patronage.--make YOUR contributions to the
cause Of education, and the money will be re-
paid an hundred fold, by snnobling the mind
and heart ofyour children. And ye that have
an Interest in The prosperity Of Pauldiug, ye
who aspire 10 be considered public-spirited
men, beware how you check the progress Of
this fourishing town, by letting the very in