The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1850-07-13
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nation a. the Academy Of Mr.. STEEL, near
/ this place, commencing on the I'd and con
iinuing I'LL the evening Of the 4th instant
/ On the first two DAYS, there was n very
respectable audience in attendance, and the
time was passed pleasantly and prottably
by, all in listening 10 the exercises and mark
ing the evidences Of Improvement, partic
ularly Of the Younger classes. the exami
nation Of which consumed the I'd, and a
greater part of the 3D. We were not pres
ent on the ID ; but from what we saw on
the ID, and from what was told us, we feel
safe in asserting that the examination was
thorough, perfect, and entirely satisfactory,
The little bows and girls throughout &C.
quilted themselves in manner that adds
much TO the already extensive and well
earned reputation of Mr. : and his accom-.
plshcd lady The satisfaction of the pat.
rons Of the school was general, and SO WAS
the proficiency exhibited by each and every
pupil vet we could mention some AS being
peculiarly interesting to the spectators, Blu,
we forbesr from the fac, tina, all acquitted
themselves so well.
Gu the ith, there was very large au.
diencc in attendance, drawn together to
mid in the celebration Of the day, and 10
witness the finale Of the school exercises.
The ceremonies were commenced by speak
ing from the little boys, who distinguished
themselves by the correctness of their ges.
lures. and the perfect and distinct enunci.
alton of every word-a part Of education
much overlooked and grievously sighted.
we regret to say, in many OF our high
schools.
At balfpast o, Mater Henry Hill, lad
aud pupil of the school, was introduced
to the audience rs the orator of the day,
who delivered an original speech We
would not wish to he insidions, and must
be allowed to be understood as expressing
our spec,ai delight and pleasure at listen.
ing to him. Sentiments that would have
reflected credit on an older head-an enun.
citation as clear and distinct AS that Of the
most experienced spcakcr-an action in
which every movement was expressive and
graceful to the highest dcgrec--impressed
us, and the crowd generally with the idea
that, though much had been done for him
by his accomplished teacher, much more
had been given him by higher source
After this, the exercises were resumed
/ and continued till IL, during which time.
We would beg leave to notice II class of
beautiful girls, or rather young ladies, who
were examined in Watts on the Mind
In this, which is usually considered dry
and undressing study, there was much
interest manifested by the class. The
questions were selected from any an every
part OF the book, and there was not sin.
| gle answer missed.
! Mr. VIM Henry Parsons then addressed
the audience. in III elaborate speech Of an
hour and half, on the subject of general
education. Mr.. =. has already acquired a
reputation rs public speaker. Of his
style and manner /, is useless TO speak
from the fact that most of the citizens of
Cass and Harrison have had the pleasure
Of hearing him The sentiment was cor.
rect-periect we may say-aod delivered
in n creditable manner. In word, he sus.
tanned himself with his usual ability.
After which, the audience adjourned to
par,ake of fine dinner, which had been
prepared in beautiful grove near the Acad.
envy. Every thing WAS served up in tina
most recherche style, and all partook with
a zcst tina, would have satisfied the &c.
MUS Of Liberty that, notwithstanding how
much soeyer we may be divided on matters
OF local interest, on an occasion like a
public dinner, we are all purely American
During the afternoon, the company was
amused and entertained by series Of com.
ical dialogues from the young men, in
which all sustained themselves infinitely,
w may say.
The company then dispersed, ali leaving
with regret, though happy in the belief that
they had passed pleasant day, and that
they had something in the way of festivals
/ to remember,
Did we say anything about a ball We
believe not and here were we laying down
our pen and taking long breath, under
the belief that we had done our duty. Oh,
dear S,ephc and his kind attempt to add
TO the amusement of the occasion came
near being forgotten, and lost to the future
historian We will mend our pen. and
snatch him as brand from the burning 4"
from the jaws Of oblivion
But how shall we describe il. In wha.
6 set phrase OF speech shall we couch
what is indiscribable, We were there,
and saw it all but of what shall we
speak We could talk forever of the beau
tiiu ladies' that thronged the dancing room !;
we could speak Of a supper that would
have tempted Grahami,e; we could speak