Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-23

11os.,s Ei,os-I take il for granted that you well as
all other citizens of Virginia who nave haa me
rs education and of course know the benefits thereof ee
deem a. in all institutions Of learning no matter IN now
obscure position, in how small! village suc'' hst'u
tons may be situated -. - -
K.ynn mon this conviction DO not deem II too pre-
,umn;uos 10 ask an obscure corne-f such there be IN
YOUR able and widely circulating pnper-oI the purpose OF
ol;cn, vour interest as we'll ih. OF your numerous
readers in behalf OF young academy 10 when we are
lacking forward as destined 10 become one Of tc Vaiuae
inS tituiions of education in our Stale IL cahnt i 20
corn so under superintendent ni suc q nns'e emu
- J omiohls gentleman lis principal, Mr. WIN harms
rhn j.. Graduate u nrr Military Academy. We hld Tue
bIcas Of attending the examination when c"SeG MS s'
session 1t tinued iwo days Inc AUDIENCE "l'out az
vc.nt6n a far as informed as well a. ourselves
IN ;;6e ifhncfes in which they Wefe eXhHIne course
Of instruction embraces all the higher grades of English
Literature Composition, ElocutiGn, the Latin and French
Languages and in them, far they had ADVANCED the
pupils seemed well grounded They were submitted 10 III"
investigation of the audience but every tho
roughly convinced of the proprCty and correctness of The
proceedings and we'll pleased with the evident i'm.
prov of the children in short session, that they
declined The proered without asking qdestion-yleid
Jag Mr. Harris The confidence he has 81 de5ervedy
and expressing themselves entirely satisfied with his eSan
nation confident from the example before them that the III
turc will make Developments, encouraging 10 the pupils
they advantageous TO the teacher and necessary 10
the diffusion ut EnOwlcdpe
Surely there is sight earth admirable Than that
Of Young Of pety and education in the midst Of
group Of cadGn whose eager eyes turned with
g,ze him for instruction. and dnkn. viii! a9lty every
word Of knowledge that flows from his lips while their
shoot forth their yonng IDEAS like the tendrs OF uxurant
vine ciinging round him for nou.shncn! and
support that vine does 10 the salwart oak.
Such the witnessed al the Madison Acadr-
nv. We would ialn mpart 10 others the emotions OF min
gcd pride and pleasure, with which pcxed upon the
sight We Impressed wish the conviction that there
no unc capable worthy of tlng invested VIII;
the ic ard holy responsibility Of training lie minds al
on. youth ten Mr. Harris TIE exercises concluded
in tie Presbyterian Church. which conveniently
ranged md handsomely decorated. This interesting scene
opened by appropriate and affecting prayer by
our able minister of The Methodist Chrrct and now, the
youa hearts beat nigh with hope and fcac lest they should
fail 10 their NEED of praise. Let patiently await The
rgsn-the youthful orators foh.5v OF them Is
first read vita impressive elect, the Declaration Of indie
pendcnce; then follows BY The reader Short but admirably
appropriate address Great applause; ana mingled it'll
ullu-e are heard the dulcct sounds Of music Four other
nrans delivered in beautiful sylc rejecting IN: hig
e.. degree credit upon these youthful nspraas. Mr
Harris loudly called for lie addressed the audience
a mas crly although unprecedented style.
And thus closed The day, cOmmcnoratrd 10 Americas
freedom. How different from that stormy and evenifu Pc
Rod which gave being liberty! Calm and sriIl
amidst the awful grandeur Of natures submcs Efforts
these clond capped mountains, the olties SUBMITS o!
Blue Ridge, mnging with the bright canopy Of Hcaven
and our little village, nestled quietly at the base these
wonderful works Of His mighty will. Amidst So
ppculiury sublime and period best the mind OF the
en- husas and tot will love 10 tho early history
OF our nfan. colonies and with what giant rcs civil
zaion refinement and all the Appliance, OF learning have
spread our favored land But fear thai
passing upon your valuable Tine Excuse seishness
we lost in the cont mpaton OF this Ioveest OF
pecuary gifted State that amidst its rich and varied piano.
ramas almost forget that dtnlzen OF earth
writer for your Interesting columns. TRIO