The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-31

Inc ioioWlhg account oil a most interesting
institution we take from "The Independent"
an admirable journal lately established in New
York, and which we cordially recommend TO
our readers. "The Independent" is edited by
Rev. DIR. Leonard Bacon of New Haven and
Joseph p. Thompson and r. S. Storrs, Jr. Of
New York city, with Rev. Joshua Levitt az as
sstant editor. As might be expected it is not
only zealous but, most able advocate Of liber-
ty, and as far as possible the two faced course
from the shallow conservative and cowardly
civility to pro-slavery influence which disgrace
too many religious journals. We are glad to
learn II is meeting with liberal support from
the start-thousands Of religious minds have
been longing, we know, for such an organ
which can be reforming and philanthropic with
out Conforming christianity or being too wise
for the Bible.
We rejoice to see the Free Academy begin
ming under such auspices. Prof. Owen 10 known
throughout the country as one Of the first schol-
ars and teachers now living. and as the author
Of the most popular Greek school books now in
use. Many Of the other Professors are also
men Of high distinction in their respective de-
psrtments.
The plan Of organisation is excellent, and
We most fervently bid the enterprise God speed
The Free Acadsny.
This Institution, one of the noblest of our
public charities, is to be opened on Monday, Jan.
18th, for the examination OF candidates. The
prerequisites for admission to it's privileges are,
that student shall have been a pupil in the
Common School nine months, and shall pass
good animation in Spelling, Reading, Writing,
English grammar Geography, in all the rules OF
Arithmetic, and In the History Of the United
States. Similar examinations for admission will
in future take place semi annually.
The Faculty now consists of @
HORACE WEBSTER, LID, Principal.
EDwAED c. Ross, Prof. Of Mathematics.
GERAaous DocHAars, Assistant Prof. do.
THEODORE IRvISG, Prof. Of History and Bellies
Letters.
JOHN j. OWEN. DID,, Prof. of the Latin and
Greek Languages, and Literature.
G. WoLcorr GIBBS, MD, Prof. of Chemistry
JOHN koEMkR, Prof. OF the French Language
AUGUSTINE ]. MORALES, Prof. Of the Spanish
Language.
THEoDoRr GLAUBERsKLKE, Prof. Of the German
Language.
PAUL p. DUGGAS, Prof Of Drawing.
The course Of instruction In this noble insti-
tuition 10 intended TO be on the most liberal &C ale
and ample provision will be made, not only 10
enable the student TO pursue any particular
branch, in reference 10 his future calling, but
TO obtain as complete classical and scientific
as 10 furnished in any Of our colleges |
or universities. We look upon the Free Acade- |
my az one Of the most important Institutions in |
our land, and shall watch iis incipient operations
with great interest, rs upon the wisdom and ef- |
fciency of its faculty, and the manner in which |
they enter upon their highly respo nsible labors,
will depend in no small degree, the character
and usefulness of the institution for years TO |
come.
The edidce stands on Lexington Avenue and
Tweaty- third street.
The following statement,in respect 10 the size |
and plan Of the building, we have copied by per-
from the "School Architecture" an
'.e.l!-ni we'h Pubsisi.Yd by Al Barnes & Co.
Of this city.
ats length, exclusive of all projections, is l25
feet, and the breadth so feet The height to
he caves, 65 feet, and to the top of the gable,
100 faet. The height Of the towers Ii ITO feet.
The building 10 divided into a basement, three
stories, and great hall under the roof The
easement is nine feet in height, and arched to
'fiord ground for exercise In bad weather. In
are also the janitor's lodgings, the chemical
aborntory, and the closets for the hats and
lothss of the students. The first, second, and
bird rooms are divided into four great rooms,
" two wide spacious halls, which are curried
trough the centre Of the building long itudinaI-
y and transversely. Two of these rooms on
sch floor are divided, affording smaller rooms
or recitation, &c. Above three stories 10 the
reat hall, l25 feet long by 60 In breadth, dvi.
ed BY the king and queen posts Of the roof, q
rhich are made ornamental, in these aisles, the
enire one OF which Ia 40 feet In height, and the
NO side aisles each 20 feet In height The cell.
az Of this room IL Of wood, Immediately under 6
he roof, Of which IL forms part, and il IL or /
amente6 with carved ribs of wood, in the mani
er of the college halls Of o xford and Cambridge
10 lighted by windows at the ends, and by Z
ormers 10 the roof, and when finished, viii
robably be the largest and finest collegiate hall r
! this country. The expenses Of the building. .
Iithout the furniture, will b. $4,000"
The projection Of this magnificent public
ork, originated with the Board of Education, a
no applied to the Legislature, In January, Sl7,
n authority 10 establish the Academy. This !.
% granted, by act passed, May 7th, l647, pro- !,
ding that the question should be submitted Ia
10 people, voting by ballot. The result Of this d
,te vas triumphant, out Of 81, 81 votes 10 ,404
ere In favor Of the scheme. ~ !,
WAsHrseroN NAvr YARD4--A letter from WASH
gtoa says that Com. Ballard, Captain Monteom-
y and Lient. Taylor, have been ordered BY the y
cretary Of the navy to the command Of the Wash
xfrs, navy Yard