Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
peEsnYrERrAL HIGH SCHOOL.

.Msssrs Editors Many Of your readers feei
deem interest in the prosperity OF the High School un
dor the care of the Presbytery of Lexington, ocate
At Rrowusburg. For the information and gratIflca
t;on of SUCH and with view of calling the attention
If the pubc to this interesting anu excellent lIterar!
institution, respectfully solicit place IN Your val''a
bile paper for the following communication.
In the spirit of true patriotism and WIN special rel
orerce IN the recent manifestations, oil dlsoyaliy tt
orr glorious Union, and which still exists TO an un
bonny extent in one of The Southern States, lht
Sujents made arrangements, 10 celebrate IN an appro
nrate manner the anniversary of the birthday OF ou
luslrous Washington.
Due notice was given. The day was beautiful
and large number OF Ladies and Gentlemen attend
rrI. The house,was cfowdea1an usany were CON-
nelled 10 stand in and around the door.
AT the appointed hour, the Students with their
Teachers, each wearing festoon OF blue and white
ribbon, the simple but beautiful and appropriate SYM
bol of their literary society," assemble al The Acad-
emy.
The exercises commenced with prayer by the Rev.
w. w. Trimhe, the Principal.
The Farewell Address of Washington to his coun-
try was read by Mr. Christian of Augusta, followed
NV addresses from Messrs Tate, Richardson, Frazier
and White, all of the same county, except Mr. Rich
ardson. who is from Wythe. These speeches were
or high order, and reflected great credit on the
vouno gentlemen who composed and delivered them,
and also on the institution of which they are men,
bers They were in good tastes and breathed the pur-
est sprit of patriolsm-the strongest attachment to
the Union, and the duty of every part OF the United
States to sustain the compromise measures of Con-
oress. These fine sentiments, were we'll conceived
and we'll expressed These speeches both in their
natter and manner would have done honor 10 older
heads and more experienced Speakers. The audi
ence were highly pleased and often manifested il
hv their APPLAUSE heard but one sentiment.
and that was of the highest satisfaction To me how
ever IN. closing scene The most interesting. Az
tho sneeches had all been delivered and The audience
greatly pleased and entertained, Mr.. Bumgardner,one
be students appointed TO this Office by his brethren,
arose and after having made an affecting appropriate,
and eloquent address to the principal, presented him
with an elegan, Bible for the use of the Institution
Mr. Trimble was evidently very much affected
bo,b by the matter and manner oflhis address-wiih
the kind feelings manifested by The Sudentsthrough
their speeches~as well as by their most appropriate,
bapny conceived and admirably timed gift With
deem feeling he received The Bible, and then with
much emotion and IN his happes manner replied 10
the address which had been made 10 him. Thus
closed the exercise of this interesting ceebatlon The
large audience dspered with marks pleasure IN ev-
ery coun,enance and expressions of pleasure from
eyery tongue. Evidently their highest expectations
had been surpassed.
This school is in a very prosperous condton. u
now numbers near fifty studenls-all, except very
few. engaged in classical studies. Generally they are
remarkable for their diligence and good behaviour
trst this will continue 10 be their character and That
of their successors.
L., fftciont maj
10 eynce The wisdom of The Presbytery in the estab-
lisbment of This Seminary, and also 10 show how
wisely thew were directed in The choice of prnci-
nal Mr.. Trmble united in himself rare combna.
lion of excellencies, fitting him for his important and
RESPONSIBLE station. Of good talents, a fine scholar,
kind courteous energetic, persevering, aborious, OF
good humor and above all as believe
of sincere piety. The Presbytery and The public
have every reason to confde in such q man, and TO
sustain and encourage him by their patronage and
their PRAYERS He has also been exceeding lortu-
nate in the selection of his assistant Mr. Gay is
Young gentleman of superior requirements and well
adapted 10 the station he occupies. | do not think
Mr. Trimble could have been more fortunate IN hls
assistant
The building occupied by the school, is new,arge,
substantial, handsome, and well planned Tor comfort
and convenience lis location is one Of SURPRISING
beauty. Around il there is an extensive panorama
of rich, beautiful and highly cultivated lands, of hills
and dales, and mountains of extraordinary loveness
and grandeur. The neghborhood is good. Board
and Tuition are unusually cheap. How much then
is united in this institution to make 1t peculiarly at
trac,ive. Just one thing is needed to consummate lis
excellence and that is that all its pupils may be "bap
,ized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence"
Will not Christians and especially those of Lexlng-
ton Presbylery, unite in prayer TO God for so rich
blessing. AMiCoo'
February 2sl 1851.
yndicaor and Messenger please copy.