The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-16

OF Philadelphia, quondam Editor of the United
1e'es 1azette, ON the Responsibilities o
earning" Mr.. c. fully sustained his reputa.
'ioh as an aide essayis, in this suitable, dgnifed
ornate and instructive dissertation, which wasre.
pie'e with beautiful and lofty thoughts and ster.
mig moral sentiments, clothed with purity
precision anu eloquence Of diction well worthy
VI iihitatioir-add TO this an easy, natural ear
nest, pleasing delivery The address is to be
published The immense throng that assembled
10 witness the performances Of the 29th, NAV
serve TO exhibit the high standing of Washing
ton college in the estimation and affections OF
,ne community at large, where her spacious
iali Is fast becoming too circumscribe to admit
within its walls the multitudiuous ingath-
ering OF both sexes from all quarters, at home
and abroad. The Faculty consists of Profess
sors and Tutor, forming galaxy of Teachers
well calculated not only TO direct the youthful
mind in ascending the sleeps of lore, but 10 GUARD
scrupulonsly The morals and improve the gene
raj demeanor of those entrusted to their care
ano supervision. The yearly catalogue shows
ISo students, which number speaks favorably
Tor the prosperity and increasing fame and popu
iarity Of an Institution that has TO encou inter-
The competition of powerful rival but miles
distant, and OF another only few miles further
OIL. The new College edifice has been recently
much enlarged and modified. so as 10 add,
greatly, to the tasteful appearance of the exteri-
or when the seyera. improvements now going ON
are fully completed
The examination Of the Female Seminary
opened on Tuesday the 2sth, and closed on
thursday following, with an interval of one day,
IN consequence OF the commencement aforesaid.
The exercises connected with this occasion
were throughout highly gratifying The ex-
animation was conducted with energy and abili-
y on the part Of the teachers aswell as with such
an aptness and correctness in answering on the
part of the pupils, as to evince no by-rote ac-
quaintance with the several branches on which
they were rightly and impariially catechised, to
sufficient extent Intermingled with the ex-
animation of the different; classes, was vocal
and instrumental music, and compositions
which exempliiy and confirm the remark that
woman Is possessed, not only of the finer feel
ings of our nature in n superior degree, but also
of intellect susceptible Of high order of cult
walton. The valedictory by member of the
graduating class was chaste. appropriate, and
so touching as TO draw the tear from many an
eye of the opposite sex, who had assembled to
witness the imposing transactions incident TO
this occasion. The Teachers and Pupils of the
Institution gave a Concert of vocal and instru-
mental music on Wednesday evening, for the
purpose Of raising funds TO replenish the libra
ny; which was well attended--some SEQ were
obtained for the laudabe object.
Twenty-one Young ladies', after having been
addressed in very able, grave, earnest and pa
theic manner, by DIR. McConanghy, President Of
the Board, were presented with the testimonials
of their Alma Mater. This is the largest class
that has yet graduated at Washington Female
Seminary. The Institution is in fiourshing
condition, showing an annual average of some
40 pupils. The respective Professorships are
well filled. Miss Foster, the Principal appears
10 possess in an eminent degree the requisite
qualifications, for faithful and scrupulous dis
charge Of the numerous, arduous and weighty du-
ties of her delicate and important post. Parents
abroad need have no scruples in placing their
daughters under the tuition of so talented, ex-
perienced and pous lady, and so spacious and
successful disciplinarian. The Seminary build
ings are located in delightful airy, retired por-
ton of the town, are comfnodious and handsome.
The winter session Of both Institutions will
open on the LIST Monday of November next.
Washington, the seat Of the location Of the
College and Seminary, and the Shire-town of
W ashington co. Pa, contains over 1000 inhabi-
tants who generally industrious, social,
moral, intelligent and enterprising; the town Is
handsome and easy of access In all directions,
aud in point. of cheappess Of living, salubrious
climate, delightful situation, anc in every
other respect, is admirably suited for the purpo-
ses of education. ANXIOUS.
Claysylle, Pa, Oct. 5th, lsi7