The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1850-06-27

Tn Friday evening last, in company with
several gentleman, among %hom were iaicllI-
gent strangers from the neighbofing counties
drslrous Of examining the character Of our
schools, we visited this Institution. We take
pleasure in stating that we have seldom spent
an evening in which We were 50 interested or
40 sgrceaby entertained and all who were
present left with expression, OF qualification
At the result, of their visit. and in terms Of high
commentator Of the character aud talents Of
the teachers.
When We entered, Professor WusoS, after
giving ~ u kind and cordial welcome, assured
us tina, he had made no preparations for our re.
cep,ion, but that he vas merely going through
the usual everyday exercise, OF the school
lie had been examining a class In Astronomy,
who were required to recommcnce the recital
Of their lesson The answers of the young
"a lies were prompt and satisfactory and cK-
hibl,ed an intelligent Interest IN the study OF
the ah.,nae ba, A.ashly interesting seisnce N
which, they were engaged Indeed, thu, exam.
ination would have been crcditable TO all par
ties If il had been h,adc even under more for
NAL circumstances, where preparation is eS-
pec,rd.
We were mex, invited up stairs into the de-
par,ment under the charge of Mrs. Bosfory.
. lady of whom We had occasion to SPEAK, on
. former occasion, in terms of deserved praise,
Tor her pleasing manners, her industry, and her
talents Here We witnessed the examination
o. large class in Grammar The result was
very satisfactory and left upon our mind the
agreeable impression that this important science
WAS properly taught by Mrs, Il We were
more particularly satisfied Of this from short
but critical examination Of the pupils BY one
Of the company, REV Mr. SrAuEs,l by re-
qnes, Of Mrs. Bonioey His questions were
addressed to the understandings Of the Young
ladies', and The answers returned showed that
the dull routine common To mos, schools had
not been followed, merely, bu, tina, the pupils
were instructed, also IN the philosophy Of the
scienee Of Grammar All present testified their
qualification at the progress Of the scholars
Amer the conclusion OF the Grammar class
acme Of the gentlemen went into Mr. Wilson's
department 10 listen TO the Rotations Of
Geography class We chose to remain where
va were, and hear the choral voices of dozen
4 most happy ei'ec, upon our spirits
wha heas.nly pleasure ser the spirit rall..
When all ths an along
bls~,s With ih- mn.ic Of pnisinti souls
In bright, unsucd song "
Amer listening to number Of very pretty
aisa, sung in most excellent time by the little
g'sls, We next heard the Rotations Of Spell.
ing class, the pupils Of which acquitted them.
selves with credit !, would be, perhaps, not
improper 10 remark tina, We like the system in
this school Of making all the scholars spell.
u the teachers were in our situation for a sAor,
Gne, they would see how many persons. even
81 thosc who have received liberal education,
~ le6eieni in this impor,an, particular,
We NOW joined our company below, tbs
seseoass Ill united, and We had again the "eon.
~" - sW0et eounus number OF very pref
y IN wess sung. in most exeeIlcn, taste by the
satiss school. One or two Of the gentlemen.
thsa. spon being called on. expressed for them.
ssIrss. aad for the company. the pleasure We
~ NJ ezp<nenred in listening to the exercises
u ~ sehso., aad IN 6ndiag !, IN 80 prosper.
- . ssoditien.
W. wosA remark, IN conclusion. that this
was sas Asss visit to the Aesdemy; but since
~ vBss 70 agresuhay entertained, VIC si.all
tshs essssisa 10 renew il Il ecnv~nicat sex.
-. Tia We shar be ahse u Judge more
fully Of Ne good conduct Of the school arA
ths psog,css u the scholars, Of which w. had
il tkis hsjcf examination 50 many unnistaka.
NJ 9. iSencc..