The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-03-24
For n. soIri, Of Democ,,.v.


Ma. EDrroa:-I would invite public attention
to the advertisement Of David R. Campbell, A. NJ.
and Samuel Davenport, A. B.. who propose to
take charge Of the Seminary at WoodsfieId. The
Seminary building 10 large and commodious, and
we'll adapted to both the male and female depart.
ments 1t Is situated on beautiful plain adjoining
the town. A more healthful. convenient. and at
the same time sufficiently secluded location tor a
School, can not be found. And, as to the Profes.
sorships, can say with confidence, they will be
filled with all that science and moral worth can ac-
compsl,, necessary to render the School what it
is proposed to be. Mr.. Campbell 10 a graduate o.
Jefferson College, Pa. and has been Pastor of the
Presbyterian Church of this place for q considera-
bic time; in which cspsci.y he has gained an en-.
viabls reputation, and a circle of warm friends
equal to the extent Of his acquaintance. Mr..
Davenport 10 q young man Of unexceptonable
moral character, and a graduate Of Washington
College. There are perhaps but few better lin.
gusts of his age in the State
The public can derive every advantage from
this institution, that they could by sending to the
expensive Colleges Of Jefferson, Dickinson or
Washington.
Will our fellow citizens 10 this region Of coun.
try encourage this institution! They now have it
in their power to place it in the reach of almost
every rank Of persons, TO acquire classical educa
tion-a privilege with which but few communities
are blessed. And hence, scientific education, as
general thing. has been confined to the wealthy.
Preferment follows science. There are hundreds
of farmers in this county. abundanty able to edu.
cate their children in the best manner, with the
opportunity this institution offers. will not in.
suit this enlightened community. by offering an
argument to prove the advantage Of education; as
to this there can be but one opinion.
Who, that has the means, will stop to count the
cost! Who values "flthy luore" IN re highly
than immortal mnd' Who is it that would refuse
to exchange a few perishing dollars for the en-
largement Of that celestial and eternal principle'
Mind is the only distinctive landmark which
defines our superiority. tis the gem which lights
up the soul, gives to it its beauty on earth, and
through Divine grace, noulds it for the joys OF
eternity. The present is an age Of improvement,
and he who will not educate his sons, must expect
them to live behind The age; because it seems to
be the peculiar destiny OF the present period to
improve upon all the discoveries, and improve
ments Of the past-to bring about new and useful
inventions, in the most rapid succession-to de.
veop the astonishing resources Of nature, and to
make the most skillfu appropriation Of ALL to the
purposes of the human family. The Creator gave
man dominion over the fishes of the sea, and over
the fowls of the air, and over every living thing
that moveth upon the earth. Man has retained
that sovereignty, and been permitted to add to his
empire, dominion over all the elements And If
he does not yet control the clouds and the storms
uf Heaven, he commands the lightnings to come
down aud subserve his purposes. and is obeyed.
D Fl. WIRE.