Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-10-16

breaking of j rail- apparently sound, 4. snot uItwN
between The siis The engine did mol get of Tie track
The truck of the baggage and IN font Of ;.
passenger tie only paris that jnedtl.
damage to which will be or tao hundred dol.
lars. No person Injured.
~ We invite the attention OF readers 10 hx fol-
lowing sensible and well-wri,ten article ON .FefSie
Education" and cordially unite in recommending ~
denpiuce Seminary to the patronage of Virginia ann
the South generally:
For The Pe;srsturs Iate0igenetr. l
FEMALE EDjGaTtO,
oLpRSPL.cE SEMINARY Female education is be-
ginning 10 altiact IN Virginia that share If uubc AZ
t-nton to which It's great importance aud sad neglect
have long entitled It. Tie increased amount Of usuy.
enterprise ami talent which, within The last few years
has been directed To Its promotion Is gratifying ey
dence Of this lact and makes IL the duty OF i1,rrrn
Vrgnlans 10 encourage Institutions established for tb.
purpose with their smiles, their good wishes and their
Patronage, without which last species of encourage
mrnt all the rest are bG! mockery.
These reflections were suggested by the Card in the
lnriis-hcrr OF Tuesday last, of Dir. HM PsNNiLL J,
who has been invited 10 sucr, ed MIR. W. v. = NonG.
worth, Is Principal OF uidrnplace Seminary Al lb,
| residence ol nr. II. e. Wurshani, in Dinwiddtr II
was cur good fortune 10 he present the exsmina
lion OF this institution. Under tile shade OF brau.
in giovc, which readily reminded Us oi Tie Academy
Of Plato The exercises Of IN, morning were conduct
ed The proficiency and readiness of The Young ladies
In those Classes which IN time To hear exatuiu
ed including some in Latin, Mathematics Natural ard
Moral Science, satisfactorily eyInCed their own din
eencs The hdriIy Of Their Teachers and The favorable
of ti-l: situation To intellectual pursuits In the
afternoon lie unexpected incemency ot The VT atheT
by cIowdIns the large assemhaee INTO The dwelling
house. prevented our hearing the aud lie English
COMPOSITIONS The loss OF The latter we particularly
regretted as they are the most unena OF all tests ur
scholarship and mental discipline. Excellent critics.
however, who were more fortunate III II Ourselves,
unanimously spoke Of them IN The highest degree
tisactcry But II was delightful 10 observe what was
prceptb.e 10 all, the love and confidence which Mr..
Woodwork had won from both pnps and patrons. "
tins abundant evidence was afutded, hut meme more
affecting than The sincere with which thos.
most interested IN The school heard that protaced i'll
had compr.ied him resign n place in which hr
Ind been eminenty useful The regular exercises were
concluded BY Mr. WouiwcIih's valedciory and n rr-
sponsr from Dr. W0rsham whose emniions NJ the
prospect oi separation after long and g,ul asso-
CATION, ANA the tears oil the lovely gifls hearing
The adeus of their Instructor, conclusive proof
that their restions were such ~ they should havr
been.
MIR. Pannill was then introduced 10 The audience by
DR.. Worsiam az the gentleman v h. had been CHI sen,
and had consented Ia wear the mantle Of Mr Wood
worth. In hrlef, pertinent and elegant address hr
formally assumed the responsibilities OF his new posi-
ton aud presented his views of llr manner in which
It's duties should be discharged, and the principles
which Female education should be conducted. III,
naras characterised by practical good and
indicated proper appreciation OF solid aiinnmrnS and
rigid mental discipline, when compared with those
complishments winch adora n cultivated but driom
barren mind The evening was spent by the young
people in social festivities which were enjoyed with
zrst natural To those only who have spent secsion
& year of mental toll.
After digrn enquiry into the history, organization
and condition al tins school, We cordially commend ii
10 The patronage OF Vnsinidus. Eminrntly success.
fu II has been during seven years, its prospects
never brighter more encouraging than AT present,
either Ia those who govern IT. or To parents who feel
Interested IN the proper education Of their daughters
Mr.. Pannil wears the highest honors which his Alma
Mater, The College Of New Jersey. can beslow. HIS
whole life has been devoted 10 the acquisition of know
ledge and the cultivation Of his mind lie brings 10
his task talents learning, energy, zeal. ani natural
dignity of chararef-gitts aud aoquir, mrns hch al
mirably adapt HIM 10 his delicate profession In his
acconlpshe Indy he POSSESSES nm invaluable assistant.
All whu know her Will esteem II peculiar privilege
10 place their daughters under her instruction.
Dr H. Z. Wnrsham, To whose public spirit and aea'
for education the Community are debied tor tins III
stiion, pfesiies over the household. The young Ia
dies board with him, and adopted into his family
Living in n heahul situation, Ia the midst of refined
society and enjoy ing rnviahlr reputation rs an IN
trilIgent vireiniu gentleman and skni ply stefan,
they WIN entire safety be committed 10 his guar
diansbp.
Tnis novel arrangement. which separates the house
Asd Rsd and places them M
he found, upon reflection and b. rips,i.".., -
hi bIy urouiliuus the success ana harmony VI y
harding school. The restraints oil the school 10 W
leave III pupil It's door, aud III the BOSOM oi ihe ~
~ of her bost she feels the freedom ana c.hhne ~
bnme Between even the most faithful teachers ahn
most amiable pupils, misappre tensions ahu hliscoH
struclions occasions Of prejudice ana dissatisfaction
fraes In cases OF this Gh1, IRE HI, @ ~
who slsta the relation aud wears the demeanor of
parent In him both parties have an arbitrator an
whom they can rely, since he Is equally Interested IN
the ri discipline III tlir school, ana The
preservation uf contentEient in his family On the
other hand the teacher viii hear the complaints winch
may originate in the household. Two gentlemen OF
hph character and intelligence, thus cooperating har
mnniously in distinct spheres III pursuit Of common
object will prove saluaiy check upon The regulations
and decisions Of each, and insure the eradication o
hasy and injurious prrJndices, which II lett tn grow
and Tester without attention. III boarding schools dit
lrrentiy organized too frequently they unfortunately
are. might eventuate IN snnrness al temper that
would dlsquaify the pupil 10 proht by her advantages,
and Inhlct wound upon her character which lime
might never heal An unintenuptedy harmonlouseI -
prrience of seven years amply vindcaes the wisdom
Of the arrangement.
We will conclude this communication with the sne
eestion that the parents Of Virc MIA do consider The
Inducements which are offered at oldenpace seinin-
ary and lis claims upon their patronage. They may
confidently expect from the characters OF The parties
that their daughters, educated among the associations
Of Virginia, Will be educated ~ Vren'as dauehters
should bs-that their minds Will be disciplined and
proypd their t3cuties drawn ont aud developed the
foundations laid oil solid, useful and prac,ca! attain
ments aud those lighter accomplishments which now
occupy the most prominent place IN onT
systems of Fena.u education, appreciated justly
Tie secondary ornaments Of well Organized and cn
livatrd mind. ;.
Petersburg, September {, lci9
DEPARTURE Of TIE PRESIDENT
presiden, Taylor returned 10 Washington 10 the
five o'clock ram FRIDAY evening, ai.sr having
srcpt a most busy day, (says he Baltimore Sun.
afer spending couple OF hours at The Me-
chanics' Fair, Friday morning, ne again PIC
ceeded TO the Agricultural Fair. and Listened To
The able I'd ress b. Senator Pearce, aud alter
dining win The members .. the society," returned
10 his quarters a Barrum's Hoe.' He then re.
viewed IN. Two companies OF Flying Artillery,
from For; Mcaenry, and took his departure for
Washington, expressing himself highly delighted
with his wish, ard win the scenes oi enjoyment
,hrpu Which he had passed
DEATHS.
Died on eth August last, Mrs. NANCY AUSTIN,
wife OF Mr.. WIN s. Austin, of the county Of Han
over, aged Sc years.