Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-06-03
For The Enquirer.
EDUCATION

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The subject Of cllclrlun one OF great Importance
much that may safely that the future veal or
woe ui our country depends upon the moral and mental
tanning given 10 the rising generation The character oil
man Is formed from the impulses given his youthful
pa'ions; and we had Just well expect that the laws OF
nature should change command that the youthful
nna should take the proper direction without the guidance
u The light held by the hand of experience and wisdom
10 secure such result viz the establishment OF schools
character and standing where The youths of the country
may receive the highest culture of which their
capable We should best endeavos An ins'itu
h dtthkng al the above character has al last been hap
y established amongst us. The Homer Academyis sua
W at 'he Physc Springs, in the county of Buckingham, in
ohc Oh Inc most healthy and interesting portions OF the
lis opening session commenced last fall under very
I''elns circumstances with about one hundred and thirty
S'tS,' hih an opening ~ pr0pItious may we not
mn pate bright for il in the future
cofpS ~ Professors is able one viz: the Rev. John
bcr'yhan, NJ Professor Of Moral Sc,ence Nathaniel
peh>e? fsi Professor "l Mathrmitcs; Ro Garnet, EsG
ifes'"f ." L"n@Gages Although this youthful association
:" '""h .Ihli.incn Tor the purpose o.: advancing the
c.sr 'i sound learning MAJ occupy in the literary
woil u:ht eAitcd station which might think they
Should, SUI s Il not 10 be attributed Ia their decenci-s
" 81" 0"t SIMPLY " n'hcir youth they having all gTadna ed
~ son college win hrnnr. Having said thus much in be-
hail hi HE Homer Academy, land hope II may be
-iicrd hy those raCGuain'cd with il, as exrayagani)
wish :" give IN public some recommendations directly
connected with this Academy In the first place, its situa-
t"n Is beautiful on ifs lofty rising il their gran
dcuT To The gaze III the distant admircr surrounded by
osanir grove with green turf beneath its rich foliage
all together rendering il ot the beautiful places
iav" I'll place .or the poetic aspra.
tons and the lofty and sublime truths of philosophy In
The second place. the students enjoy The beneficial ef
!rc's ~ ninerl water; which strongly cillibeac besides
possessing other yauab! medicinal qualities Health is
valuable than every thing else pa together and its posses
sion IL the most glorious Of all b. essings.
It's health alu;e, that the flower
o. itcln. LIE, lis iustIe aR.! perfume"
In the Third place. its proximity the Female Collegiate
Institutes one o It's greatest recommendations regards
The advantages ni lis position Young gentlemen coming
from distance bring with them their Others
this dcscrvedy popular institution. How comfortable and
pleasant il s when far distant from the patcrna roof from
the guardian n "bcluved homc for brother and
sister meet after the improving and delightful duties Of
ca ENJOY But may be objected that the tender pas
sion u susceptible youth might be aroused from its
rcpnsr Y ieas,ng his upon the charms Of lovely
maid This night be al most schools but here the rreu
laoa admirable formed that such pleasant and
stuiic cGInyments never allowed.
wish, Messs Editors, To extend 10 several communca
tons, account of the improvements which have taken
place the home of my nativity. ! am pleased Ia see
that The Old Dominion has awakened from her dead rcpose
especially upon The subjects OF internal Improvement o her
methods 0i communication and of education This s very
striking Ia who has been absent for good long tnle
Enlghtcn the intellect Of her people and every Thin else
will proceed we'll May The good Old Dominion thai
position in physical power and Importance which nature
and naiurs God destined her! She is the march of pro-
gross May tho strides Of her advancement place her
beyond the goal Of competition! WESrNILLE.