Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-09-07
For tie PaHadi0Ht.
Whitewater school.

animation of +. T.. iloBBa' School
It was very Interesting examination, !
raplied-somo Of tho scholars manifested
zeal in the cause Of education, deserving
the highest commentator. Such is the
feeling evinced by some Of our citizens III
this cause, however, that if you sly you
have attended an examination, tho reply
is: "Weil, what of itn'
No person who has the welfare Of the
community at hoart, can DO indifferent to
! The proper education Of the youth, if they
have ever reflected on the doicterious CON
sequences that viii inevitably follow to tho
| Youths them solves, as well as 10 the public.
by the nogIoc, Of such an important daty.
Tho examination commenced on the
2jth and terminated Oh the 9th ut. The
School, which is very largo. was divided
into twenty four classes, comprising
the various branches taught during the
session. Tho classes wero successfully
examined, beginning with the lowest ; and
most Of ,hom ovinced an application to
their studies, crcdi,able to themselves,
and worthy tho character and reputation
of their toachor. Some of those who wore
examined in Algebra, Geometry AID Sur
vcyinr. showed themselves TO be familiar
all proud tina. their labor had not been
spent in vain.
After tho several classes had been ex
ominel, a series of Essays wero read
Which, for tho moral sentiments inculcated
ana :heir character as compositions, mort
and no coub, received The appreciation Of
all who hoard them. Ono on .'The inn
portanco of established principles, by 4.
H.; ono on '.Convcrsation,' by A. j. r.:
and one on "A we'll educated mnd,'
woro crcditabic productions. That on
ANY o.hor timo Will 20 woil," by K.
]. H., showed conclusyely that 'procr as-
tnaton IS tho thief Of time" Prompt
ness and energy in our actions, were prov
cd 70 BE- very essential. Wo are all dis.
posed to muruur aud complain of our hard
lo.-.'tho rlls murmur, too, bu. they run
sal she: which satisfied me that, although
we murmur, We should push along-kcop
moving"
4. g., on :'Party Spirit" was n very
good specimen of party spirit. It was
good enough of It's kind bu. it was map
propriato for such an occasion. J., g., on
Natural Phiiosophy;' L. X, on Read
ing" and "Thoughts on Separation" by
VI. H.. were woli-writt2n pieces. {. J.
W., Ion the proper training Of the mind,
proved that He was not unmndful of that
duty; and the manner in which tho sub
joct was treated is evidence of the future
promise Qf its author. s.iIaalth," by ID.
r.. was sensible and we'lwrittcn piece.
If its suggestions wore hooded, it wouil
no doubt, be means of preserving health.
That on "'ho Mind BY i. c., was ox-
colent language--a little too mach studied
however but tho style was good. and its
cnnuncia,ion clear and distinct. The one
on tho '.Inccntivos and Motives OF Acqui-
stion," by D. c., was forcibly and per-
spicuously written. indicating worry re-
spectacle ::slonss IN It's author. The Fare
WELL" by VI. B., was feelingly sen:lnaa-
tai. 1t was Of high moral tone; and il
played upon tho tendcrest emotions of the
heart, by ia delicate illusions to the part
ing farewell of dearest friends,-to see
each other perhaps no moro forever, II
told with effect upon the audience. and
rendered her, who b1dc them farewell,
doubIy dear to somo of her friends. The
closing piece WAS by 5. B on '.S!eop."
1t was rich racy, humorous and witty, and
brought the risiolc faculties Of the audi
cnce into full operation. In abiding to
the pleasures of Sleep, sho said .None
can ENJOY It's pleasansness with open eyes
3. c. EIoBBs, then made few pertinent
remarks IN regard 70 the importance Of an
intellectual and moral education. which
should be duly considered by paron:s as
wei as children.
The School is one which ouGh. to be
paironized the Teachers long experience
in the calling. Is an earnest Of his ability
TO discharge his duties as such.
OBSERVER.
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