Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-03-06
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IRRIGATION In KING WILLIAM.


The subject OF Education is attracting conside-
rabir attention in this county, if we may Judge
from he frequency of is discussion in The pri-
yale circles. There have been several meetings
al several points in the county, and il is believed
that the interss, OF Tue cause was promoted a,
each. The friends Of the cause are uuGer obliga
tons to your townsman, Peer V. Daniel, Jr.,
for The TO-: he displays in tins great question: n
edacn,ipn Elder Robert Ryland, who breaches
al Mangohick church monthly, attended inc meet
inc al thar place and made quite an Interesting
address. Elder A. Rroad,ius, the venerable pas
tor OF Bue!ah-lhe accomplished scho!ar-thc man
who has spent more than three score and ten IN
the cause OF humanity ard henevoence, and who
can appreciate The importance OF education 10
the wcll-beIng and prosperity Of soci"'y-seconds
the movement, and lends his influence. Elder
Turpin goes fully and heartily Tor general
sys,em Of education. Indeed, We have all The
preachers Of all denominations. and the Influence
OF each with his church. Besides these, there
are great many OF or best informed Citizens
men OF sound Judgment, practical, calculating
and iniluential-ha are doing good deal pr-
vaieIy. Il cause advocated ny such reenec'a-
Die portion OF the community, must gain ground
after a little time
We regret ,ha, any should be found who are
expected. that all would give into il Immediately;
10 expect this, would BE 10 expec, more than has
been lhe fate of any gieat and important matter,
when FIRST presented Serious opposition may be
eyoec.ed from many-even educated men, wno
haze rerer eoLsiaered he imrmtant 6t0r,Rgs 81
egGe6,ion Politics ma sc been discussed, religion
talked Of and mauy other matters canvassed, olt
few, very few, have ever thought derpfy and s.
rionsu, OF the great advantages, inca!cua0i"
benefits and immense influence 10 be exertec up
society, in eeyaling ii, improving IT. physically,
intellectually, and morally, by The diffusion OF
knowledge, ard bestowing The blessings OF educa-
lion upon The mass, by The regular operation 81 4
well.eslab,ished system Of general education,
adaptea 10 the vans and circumstances OF all
classes Of inha bilaIls OF Ibis Commonwealth
Politicians NAV speak Tor days on federal poll
Ties: the demagogne sees in me discussion .!
lew STALE political doctrines, more moo!.
lance than in any ether object within ms
mental horizon-lhe advocates OF internal M
provemenl may press The claims o. canais aad
railroads. hut any or all OF these topics ale a. the
mere dust in the balance, when compared 10 70"
humane, transcendant, superaiveiy Important
and ;ncompa,ab; grand and great question OF
| enligh,ening, unfolding and perectins he inie.-
lecls Of The thousands Of citizens Of me STATE OF
! VIRGINIA TIE latter is as lar above the former,
i as Inc Heavens are higher than The earth.
|, is eeneray known lha, Mr. Lyons, your
civ delegate, has taken decided and prom .nero
s,ard on his question at tie present session.
Mr.. LYONS, for many reasons, IS empna'ica' y
The ma for this question. lie is no mere rolii.
cian, seeking exaiaion. lie is thoroughly and
teei,ng'y convinced Of tie Importance Of ednca-
lion. AID can, therefore, urge its claims from
conviction OF its necessity. His heart ap-
| nroves his words, and with these prerequisites,
and he attention he has given 10 the SUBJECT
with his very superior talents he has proved HIM
! sell champion of whom The friends Of educs,
ion NAV well be proud. And should he succeed
in redcem:ag the State from The lhraidom ara
/ snackles of ignorance, he will have cone more :.
/ for H. than any man mat has lived Tor ine las.
hfiy years-he will have his name smbaimsd IL in
The affections Of the patriots, philan.a'oanas.s
christians, q The present ana ~ r.'nrs
s.,us of b7opze or marble 10 be held forever sa-
crst u his memoir. KING WILLIAM.
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