The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15
For the Athens Post,
FOr the VdthenS FOSt'
MADISONVILLE FEMALE ACADEMY
AND HIWASSEE COLLEGE.

AND HIWASSEE COLLEGE.
lam rejoced 10 find that the subject of
Female Education is now attracting so
much attention. Their education has here.
Iofore been too much neglected. But, thanks
10 more enlightened public sentiment, that
great want of attention to the improvement
and cultivation of The female mind is rapid
y passing awuy-ycs, may say, gone for
ever.
1t was not uncommon. in times gone by.
to talk Of ,he literary requirements OF the
female as "psdantic and vain," and to
treat them as "inconsIstent with domestic
We have had many lectures
given US upon their "umiable wea knesses"
and sentimental deIicacss;' upon their
,imid geEtleness and submissive dependence
AS if to "taste tho fruit Of knowledge
were deadly sin, and igntrance were the
sule guardian of innocence" thank my
G cd that these crude ideas are no longer en-.
terlained. But, on the contrary, we have
long since been convinced "lhat knowledge
IS indispensable TO human virtue and human
happlncss-hat the refinement of literature
adds lus,re to the devotee Of pe'y-,hat
true learning, like true taste, is modes: and
atious-,hat grace of manners res
ccives higher polish from the discipline of
the school--lhat cultivated genius sheds a
cheering light over domestic duties-and
its very sparkles, like those of the diamond,
attest, at once, its power and its purity"
And like the celebrated Story let me add,
"Therc is not parent whose pride may not
glow Of the thought that his daughters
happiness is, in great measure. within her
own command. whether she keeps the cool
Sequestered vale of life, or visits the busy
walks u, fashion,"
am rejoiced to find that we will no Ion.
ger be tributary to other schools-nor will
we lie compelled to send our daughters t."
"fnreign lands" or beyond the limits Of
Monroe county, to be educated. Madison.
vile Female Academy presents to Us all
that we could nsk for giving our daughters
polished and finished education. We can
here watch their morals, and inspect their
education. and minister to their wants in
sickness and in health, and at an expense,
too. less than we ore compelled TO incur by
sending them abroad. The Trustees of the
Institution have prepared most beautiful
and convenient, edfice for the education and
comfort Of our daughters. and provided it
with all the necessary maps and apparatus
for the purpose OF illustrating the various
sciences taught. A most excellent and fine
toned piano has also been furnished by our
kind ,utoress, who will impart to such OF
the young ladies may desire it. u knowl-
edge of music eqlal to that taught in any
other school.
Miss MELVILLE. q most accomplished
scholar and successful tencher. closed her
irst session at the .Madisonuille Female
.Academy on Tuesday and Wednesday -.
These two days we're occupied with ,lfe tx!
animation of The young ladies' under her
charge. 1t was not mere "by rote" ex-
amination--but thorough and complete. EN-,
brncing every science taught during the SEES.
sion, and resulted in giving satisfaction to
the Trustees, parents, and all others press
ent. Never did wrness n more interest
ing exhibition. ! was as'onished to hear
young ladies', little girls, sweet little infants
at their first session. answer questions in
Arithmetic. English Grammar, History
Astronomy. and various other branches, md
with the ROD in their tiny little hands. point
with ui.errlng certainty to such places on
a., ban FIJI h, , A.
hall. MS evinced q perfect knowledge tina
they had not been instructed in vain.
The examination closed with most in
lcresting musical entertainment, in which
the young ladies exhibited much taste. ant
great proficiency for their opportunities.
Miss Melville's next session will com
mencs on Monday the 25'h day Of ,hi,
month. Mothers. let us send our daughter.
to Miss Melville--she has no superior fol
moral and intellectual worth and the high
es, order of literary attainnents.
In thus giving an account Of the grea
success Lf the jacksonville Female Acade
my, could not possibly permit the occa
sion to pass without bringing to notice 1T
associate. the retiring, modest, and unob
trusive HIwAssEE COLLEGE. This grea
benefactor in the cause of education. BY al
act of The last session of the Legislature
was incorporated under the ma me of Hi
rcssee College," and a portion of the funds
here' fore applied to Bolivar Academy ap
propria!ed to it. 1t is situated about nil,
from jacksonville, in a very mora neigh
borhood. 1t has been in successful ope
ration. in the absence of charter, for sew
erul years. under the superintendance o
Professor RoB'T e. DoAK. President Doal
is memb of the old Doak family. 81
Justly celebrated for literary attainment,
and great mural rec,iiude-who, too. wer
the pioneers of Literary Institutions in tn
State of Tennessee.
Fathers, you, too, have school III you
midst where your sons can be educated un
der your everywhere you can visit them q
occasion may requirc-under the charge o
. talented, energetic. and competent Pro
fessor-one who has done much for tn
cause of education-few Of his age hav
done more. The rich have cause to rejoic
that he came among them. and the poo
have great reason to exult and be glad
Many poor boys. friendless and money less
have been educated by him, and taken thei
nos,ions in society aiming liuhts MN,