The Daily spy., 1848-11-25
EASE DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL.

Mr. Editor This world, through which we are trav
eing, has received a great many bard names IL mas
been called "a vale OF tears, "woTd ol suffering
'wohd of wO," evidences" desert &c
Now there is much Of truth involved IN all these appel
latons. he world is, in many respects, world OF w",
a wilderness, desert, through which We are all faVel
ling. am, at all events, traveller; aud ind much
that is dark, dTeary and lonely. But then, too, hnd
many bright spos-many beautiful oaseS in lteS desert
One of these pleasant spots-hese oases--ls East
Douglas, Mass. | approached this village with many
fears 1t is manufacturing place, and feared Tor ITS
intelligence and morals. Ii IS gro"ing place, and
feared the transition state, lest mobocracy instead OF
law and odeI should bear rule.
And yet reaching it, and spending week there,
found two neat, clt an churches; beautiful school
house, and good temperance house, with many neat,
tasteful, and comfortable dwellings,. Aud although |
found things as l would have desired | found
that law and order greatly predomndied.
was particularly pleased with the schools. These
institutions, wherever 60 visit, and examine and ell
courage, and IN my power, endeavor TO elevate
Here ale two Que is IN the common shape-the other
in Two dlvson>-a high school and primary one
These last kept in the beautiful building already ad-
verted 10.
visited the High School twice. AT the first VISIT
gave short lecture the collar boue-endeavor 10
explain the causes ol round shoulders crooked spmeS
&c. NJ second visit made al the regular examin>
alton. large number of the principal inhabitants OF
the village were present. and they should have been
were highly grauhed. The scholars did honor to them.
selves aud their teachers.
Few schools have met with, enjoy greater privileges
than this same East Douglas High School. Besides
having excellent school house, on a beautiful and
commanding spot, they well provided with Astro,
nomlca Chemical, and Philosophical Apparatus. Viii
the aid of this apparatus, the present Principal Mr. ii
Rice, IS IN the habit OF giving occasional lectures which
have proved deeply interesting, well much valua'
be general instruction. | cnJ regretted that along
with inst rate discipline, good moral instruction. both BY
pfecePt and example, anu thorough cultivation OF the
intellect IN all other branches OF an English and Cass
cal Education, not done in the Natural Hsto
iy end Philosophy OF Man But this subject will be
made more Conspicuous hereafler-tor the Prince pal II
competent to tie task, and The public opinion is begin
mug TO demand II.
boad here, which is cheap, can be had in the best o
anIIeS, in which truly moral and religious influence
prevails aud the Sabbath nhu, noes are not behnC
hose OF most other ulacluIlng villages OF New Eng
land So that not only the sons anu daughters of Doug
las itself may receive good education mere but thoS,
also OF the adjacent and even tie distant towns
East Douglas, though fourshug, is quite retired from
hustle aud noise, YET OF easy access by the Worcese
and Providence aud other kall Roads.
Yours truly, VIVA. ALCorT.
East Douglas Nov l8 l848