The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-11-25
Washingt0n Seminary.

We learn by the following communication
that the Saltwater Seminafyis starting I'M
der favorable saspices. No better point for
a first class school could have been selected
than Saltwater, and we doubt not the St.
Croix valley will see to it, that it does not
suffer for want of sufficient pupils, and that
material aid necessary to keep it in success
full operation. We trust the expectations
of its most sanguine friends may be more
than realized $ Il III - sI )
For the Minnesota Pioneer.
WASHINGTON SEMINARY On last Tuesday
evening, 2lst inst, we enjoyed one Of those
unusual intellectual repasts which seldom occur
upon this our frontier. A few months since,
the Rev. Mr.. Weber, of the city of Saltwater,
upon the beautiful st. Croix, resolved to open
q school of high order at that place. He
fixed upon the loftiest point of the bluff to the
south of that thriving place, as the spot for its
location - and lOvlier place could not be
found. He erected a house. added to it O school
room of good dimensions, sent out his card
threw open his doors, and invited the youth to
that hill of science. Although the school has
been open but a few weeks, about thirty schol-
ars have now entered, and many more will soon
come.
1t was thought advisable, as we'll it might
be, to have some public recognition of the Op-
ening of this school, and dedication of that
hall to the cause of science, literature and re-
ligiOn. Pursuant to this design, between $50
and 200, of all ages, classes and denominations
constituting the elite of our sister city, with
their torches and lanterns, and with true
Yankee perseverance, made their way up that
noble eminence. At an early hour the apart
ments of the reverend gentleman were filled tu
an overflow. The assembage was first greeted
with music from voices accompanied with the
melOdeOn, which did honor to the occasion. -
The prayer of conservation was made by the
pastor of the Methodist church. An address
prepared especially for the occasion was then
delivered by Rev. MIR. Nichols of the Prcshy-
terrain church, which was able, appropriate and
received with appreciation. After this, Rev.
Mr.. Webber gave us an interesting account of
the origin, present condition and design of the
Washington Seminary, accompanied with on
outline of three years course of study which
he intended to have pursued, all of which was
received by the audience with much favor 49,
Then followed number of 0fEhand and short
speeches, all well-timed, appropriate and full
Of the seeds of good things, by Messrs. NJ ka-
sick, Van Worries, M'Millan, A. H. Caanan
and others, as also by Rev. Mcssrs. Torbit and
Cressey, of St. Paul. The whole was inter-
spersed with good music, much hearty good
cheer and many strong pledges to ssstain this
infant Seminary. We were pleased, instructed
and delighted. At an early hour the company
dispersed evidently proud of this new and in
valuable accession to their city. ..-.....
When we consider the agricultural, intellec-
tual and moral resources of Washington coun-
ty, and particularly Of Saltwater, and also the
character of the gentleman at the head of this
Seminary, as graduate Of Union College, an
old settler in our Territory, and good minis
ter of the Gospel, we anticipate nothing but
abundant patronage and high degree OF pros.
pcrity for the Washington Seminary.
VIAToR..