Washington telegraph., 1849-08-01
REPORT

Of the Committee Appointed by the Arkan-
sas Conference to visit the Washington
Male and Female Seminary at its Second
Annual Examination.
This institution under the control of the Arkan-
sas Conference oftire VI. E. Church South, COM
i1enced its Second Annual Examination on the
10Th of July, lS49, at o'clock, A. M. Rev. John
Harrell, one Of the committee appointed by the
Conference to attend the examination, being neces
sarily absent, the committee added Rev. l.. L. Live
ly and Rev. w. G. Cottngham to their number
Monday and Tuesday were devoted to the ex-
animation of tn. pupils of the Male Department,
under the superintendent of Rev. ii. g. Ihw eatt
The exercises were thorough and satisfactory to
all who witnessed them. They were of such
character as evinced to all that the examination
was not routine, but an exhibition of what they
had learned since they entered the school: The
students in Mathematics, Latin, Greek and
French were equal to any we have witnessed,
especially the conversations, and reading and writ
ing of the French language.
Wednesday, 81 O'clock, A. M.--The examna-
ton of the female departm ent began. Two days
were devoted to the examination OF the young
ladies' The exercises in this department were
equally clear. This was another testimony to
the fact that ladies are capable CT receiving a
thorough education. They showed acquaint-
with Mathematics, Latin and French sur
passed by no young gentleman of their experience.
In this institution is now being impaired as
thorough an education to both male and female
any other in the southern States.
Wednesday night the smaller boys delivered
select pieces. They were truly select, and well
delivered; showing they had paid no little attention
to eocution. Friday morning tho more advanced
young gentlemen delivered original speeches,
many Of which showed great research and pro-
fundty of thought on the part of their authors
After which the Rev. II. c. Thweatt delivered
a thrilling address on the necessity OF constant
application to science, in which he brought most
forcbly to the minds both of parents and children
their obligation to each other and their God;
also the inseperable connection between virtue
and happiness This was designed as valedic-
tory to the school and its patrons. Scarcely
was there dry eye in the large assembly, who
were present to witness the examination.
Friday, 2d o'clock. p. M.--The young ladies'
compositions read by Prof. Slack. In the
main they were excellent, such in fact as would
have done credit to mote mature miuds-were
purely original. This institution promises much
to the State of Arkansas at period not ia. dis
tant. This is the first insttution--of the
kind that has been attempted to be established
in the State, and owing to many things not now
necessary TO mention, the school has not to this
period dragged, but happy to state that
the Trustees, through all our difficulties, have
evinced an unshakeD confidence in our ability to
this point that will meet the demands of this
country. Supported by them. we have gained
TIE confidence Of the community, SO thai We think
success inevitable. Washington is of the
most favorable situations for college in all the
SOUTH being situated a sandy elevation ex-
tending from the town some three miles in every
direction, which is succeeded by one OF the finest
farming countries in all the southwest. Farmers
desiring village residence for the purpose of
nc3f I'M thnIr at
tance from their farms, cannot do better than
come TO this point. Already have we several
students from Texas and Louisiana. The course |
Of study is thorough, extending from the eemen- /
tary branches TO the finishing of an education |
Thursday, the 10Th. The Trustees had meet
ing Rev. II. c. Ihweatt sent in his resignation
as superintendent of the Seminary. This was
received with much reluctance by the Board
He stated that he had not despaired of building
up school in due time such as might merit more
extended patronage, but that the confinement oc
the school room in jurious to his health. His
place in this community will be hard to fill he
has gained the confidence Of all who know him.
His reputation man of talents, pety and
learning is too extensive to call for word of
from your committee. He carries !
with him the best wishes of the community, and !
we are certain in this the board and patrons of
the school all join in for his prosperity and hap>
pness in future. At the same meeting the Irus-
tees elected Rev. c. p. Turrentine superintendent
Of the male department of the Seminary
The male department will commence it's next
annual session under the supervision of Rev G. z.
Turrentine, Professor of Intellectual and Moral
aud Bellies -Letres. g. ID. Alexander,
A. NJ, Professor of Ancient and Modern Ian
guages j. M. Harrell, A. b., Professor Of Math-
emalcs Master Of the Grammar
School.
FEMALE DEPARTMENT.---S. l.. Slack, A. NJ,
Principal and Professor of Natural Science. Miss
V. E. Sherbrook. Governess. Miss A. nj. Babb,
Instructress in Music and French. In conclu-
sion, your committee would commend the school
to all parents and guardians, who desire to place
their children and wards at institution !
where all pains will be taken to promote their
interest in education, virtue and religion.
c. r. TURREN TINE,
VIM MOORES,
l.. p. LIVELY.
Washington, Ark, July u, lS49.
N. B.--Boarding can be obtained in Washing
ton in good families, better terms than any other