Washington telegraph., 1852-08-18
correspondence of the Telegraph.

Correspondent of the Te1egraph j.
OUR FEMALE SEMNARY-The following letter
from friend in Clark county, who was present
at the examination of the pupils of our Female
Seminary, on the 1st ult., should have reached us
fully month ago, but by some unaccountable
freak of the Mails, was not received until few
days since. We publish it, even at this late date.
as one of the many testimonials of the high esti-
nation In which this institution is held, by those
who have had an opportunity of Judging of its
merits. Prot. Slack, the indefatigable principal
is now at the North, making arrangements for
full corps of Assistants, and additional apparatus
preparatory to commencing the next Session.
WALNUT RIDGE CLARK Co. ARK.,l
July 9th, 1912.
cidents by flood and field, arrived safe at home
last night enjoyed an excellent nights rest, rose
with the sun, and after partaking of "hasty cup
of Coffee L have sat me down to give you and
your readers, my opinion of the examination of
Prot. Slacks school; and add my humble need of
praise to that of hundred others who like myself
were there from distance
There is usually considerable humbug attendant
upon examinations of this character and each pu-
pill and class is generally posted up beforehand, as
the politician would say and matter of course
appear to much better advantage; | expected
therefore to see the scene enacted at this
which | had usually witnessed at other examina-
tons; but Il can say of TRUTH that was very
agreeably disappointed. | was present during
both days, and listened attentively to the examin-
alton of the different classes and can safely aver
that have never seen fairer and more thorough
in my life ut is but expressing the opinion of
hundreds that Were present, when say that the
pupils both young and old, acquitted themselves to
the entire satisfaction of the parents and friends,
and elected the warmest admiration from all
present.
The large and commodious School-room was
filled to overtlowlng during the whole of the ex-
erclses, with citizens and visters, and every one
appeared to be interested and highly entertained.
As proof of this assertion, although it almost
rained deluge on Friday evening, (the night of
the concert) yet at early hour the room was
perfectly 5anuRed and crowded almost to sutfoca-
ton, by one of the most brilliant and eloquent
audiences, which have for years. Hemp
steads capital had indeed gathered there
"Her beauty and her chivalry, and bright
The lamps shone DER fair women and brave men,"
Every one seemed to be in fine spirits, and de-
lighted with the concert. On the whole | have
never an examination pass off more happily.
| cannot close this communication without
passing notice of Prof. Slack | have seen hun
and do not remember to have seen one with whom
[ was more pleased-one better qualified, or one
who took such deep and lively interest in his
school. He devotes his whole soul and body to
it, and it does indeed appear to him. "a
delightful task to nurse the tender thought
And teach the young idea how to shoot"
He combines those qualities in an eminent degree
which commands both the paterna love and de-
terential respect OF his students. This coupled
with his untiring energy, will always make him
a deServedly popular teacher. he has quite large
and tourishiGg school which he has built up MAIN
" by his own eXertions, and | do think that the
citizens of Hampstead should sustain, uphold and
assist him in his noble undertaking. His amiable
and accomplished lady is indeed helpmate to
him. and he has heretofore made excellent Sc
lection for his assistants He is rather unfortunate
in losing the services of two intelligent ladies and
excellent teachers, at the end of this session, to
wit: Miss Jones and Miss Timannus. The former
| learn intends leaving shortly for the State of
New York and the latter for the State of-luatri-
Dtoay
Mr. Slack intends starting in a short time for
the East to employ other assistants in their places
and also to purchase additions to his Chemical
apparatus.
fear ] am getting rather lengthy and you must
excuse me. it is very rare that | am ever trou-
bled with the Cacoethes Scribeadi, and if my COM
munication should reach an unreasonable length or
become weary and uninteresting, this will account
for it. In conclusion, "be pleased to accept the
assurances OF my distinguished consideration"
w. L. J.