Washington telegraph., 1852-07-07
The Examination.


1st inst, and continued two days Our town
was crowded with visitors from the adjoining
counties, and many were present from Lou
isiana and Texas, drawn hither to witness
the interesting exercises of the OCCASION
The number of persons in attendance was
greater on the present than at any former
examination, and all manifested unusual in
terest in the exercises
The two days were spent in the examina-
ton of classes in Geography, Arithmetic,
Grammar, Reading, Philosophy. Chemistry,
Astronomy, Composition, &c. The various
classes acquitted themselves with much credit
demonstrating and rcciting with such remark
able facility and accuracy as to elicit the ad-
mlration Of all who were present. We we're
particularly interested with the examination
OF class in mental Arithmetic, by Miss tt
manus. This class, composed Of young Mis-
ses from to l. years of age, displayed re-
markable skill and proficiency in Calculating
and solving various complicated questions in
Arithmetic. The class in Astronomy, ex-
amined by Prof. Slack, won for itself golden
opinions This class was examined long and
thoroughly, and in every instance gave
prompt and full explanations of the ques-
ton propounded and demonstrated fully and
clearly, the various problems upon the globes.
The compositions, to the reading Of which
we listened attentiyely, were ably and beau
tifully written, and were distinctly read by
their respective authors. Some of them, in
deed, would have done credit to more ex-
perienced heads and more matured minds.
One thing we will mention, and it could
not fail to strike even the most casual oh.
! server, that throughout the entire cxamina-
| ton, there was no design to conceal the de-
fects of any pupil or to attempt any decep-
ton by which the classes might be made to
appear to be familiar with the subjects of
study without having any real knowledge of
its principles. On the contrary, all fairness
in this respect, was manifested throughout
the entire exercises, and all were satisfied
with the fairness, canGor and accuracy of the
various examinations. The skill with which
the various duties of the occasion were per-
formed by the able Principal and his accom-
plished Assistants, is worthy of the highest
praise and commendation
On Thursday night the house was crowded
to Its utmost capacity to heara scientific lee
ture delivered by Prof s., and to witness
variety of brilliant and interesting expert
nients In chemistry. The subject was rend-
cred peculiarly attractive by the instructive
and classic lecture of the Prof, and the sue
cess which attended his experiments. The
Oxy-hydrogen blowpipe was exhibited and
the series of fine experiments with this in
strument, in fusing the most intractable min
erals, were highly interesting
We make no pretensions to an acquaint-
ance with the subject, but those who have
enjoyed opportunities of this kind before,
speak in the highest terms of Prof S. as a
scientific lecturer and skillful experimenter.
On Friday night the young ladies gave
another of their delightful musical entertain
ments We have heretofore spoken of the
accomplished directors Of this department,
Mrs. Slack and Miss Jones' and we now
merely reiterate the assertion that no insti-
tuition any where, can boast of more skilful |
performers or more accomplished and faith
ful teachers.
1t is now four years since this school was
founded by Prof Slack, under circumstances,
which if not adverse, were such as might
have been considered unfavorable. During |
that time it has steadily and rapidly advanced |
until it has no superior, and we do not think
is equalled west of the Mississippi The in
stitution is now permanently established
the enterprising Principal having incurred
very great expense in the erection of ample
buildings for the accommodation of large
number of pupils. 1t possesses the advan-
tages of large Chemical and Philosophical
apparatus, and enjoys far and wide wherever
it is known, the reputation of being the best
Female Institution west of the Mississippi.
This remark we have heard made bv several
gentlemen of known worth and ability.
AS citizens of this place, in view of the
high character, and envied popularity which
this institution has gained, we should feel
just pride in its success. We should feel
called upon by every consideration of interest
and of duty to promote its welfare, sustain its
and add to it usefulness.
The next Session will commence, as will
be seen by the advertisement, on the 18th of
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