Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-30
Prom the Lynehburg virglnian.
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WASHINGTON Co.


Having attended the late closing of the Col,
legate year OF the above institution, which terminated
"wednesday the 9TH inst permit me, through the columns
OF the "NTgnian, TO bring TO the notice OF the publc
sone OF the matters Of interest exhibited that
as vel! as the CT inns OF this institution upon the Old Do
miniOn, and the South.
nory aud Henry" is situated in retired rural dis
tric miles from Any village in beautiful productive
valley with hill and dale, field and woodland, beautifully
aud healthiuy alternating on every side Through its
grounds and within three bundled yards of the College
rdlhce the Virginia aud Tennessee Railroad stretches
ruu length along soon TO Afford desirable facility OF
access 10 the halls of the institution. By position
removed from a those haunts of vice, which so often
proves destructive OF youthful morals, disappointing the
fond hopes of distant parents aud bringing disgrace aud
namy, where honOr aud fame foudly expected
Besides these local Recommendations, the cheapuess OF
Instruction, boarding. AID OF all Decesaries for students
Is believed be unparalleled in the history of any nst
tuition in the land. Thorough instruction the highest
branches, be had Tor s35 per wear Boardi,g n-
GLIDING roor-Tept costs but slI6 per week; and the
food furnished is Of character sufficiently and
and various please and satsiy any the tsii
dous. All other expenses SIGH ~ washing fuel &C.
q are OF the most moderate churaoar the single item
vi fuel saving TO the student this institution less
IS believed, than from $50 TO 500 per year.
The corps OF Instructors Emory and Henry is such
will compare EiIh that Of my institution thorough
ness OF learning facility OF Impair knowledge gentle
manly department, and firm successful governing powers
The President, Rev Wiley, A been cornec,
ted With the College since it, foundation He OF
much suaSIy OF inner, unduching resolution, and is
generally iayofe with the students Professor Long
by has been years instructor ia the depart
IN ut OF mathematics. His ripeness scholar, hs
eTgy aud high appreciation of talent aud learning
hin the admiration Of all who know him. aud Gt him
iecoDsy tor the discharge of tie duties u his position
Pfof JAS Davis VI VINO has control Of the depart.
ment Of Natural Science graduate Of the institution
has been Tor several years CONNECTED with ihstruc
tor and his In performing the duties Of teacher
have procured for him promotion from post to post until
he has reached his present position lie is srdenly and
psrseyerngy devoted TO tue branch OF instruction. conf
ded 20 him. Prof VIM Peters A NJ has charge o
the department OF Ancient LInguages and Literature lie
also Is graduate OF the institution well a graduate
III toe department. Of classical literature of the Univer
siy OF rgnia. Prof Peters, has year connec
ted with Emory aud Henry INSTRUCTOR and at the
late public examination great credit both for himself
aud bis cla.ss, by Of the Inifes.
and stuJiousuess exhibited by those under his instruction
Jouug man Of unabAling energy Prof will no doubt
make one OF the most learned OF his age, should biz
heeilh not yield TO the aud unbroken ntelecua
labors 10 which he is addicted.
Besides the gentlemen OF whom we have spoken there
have been for pact tbrcs Tutors having cas
SO to Instruct In the oenenty branches OF the College
course; all Of whom were young men OF mark in the ia
stiiutiOn. But their position ia Of ony empora
~ nature We do not deem t necessary to speak Of then
seriitim
Tne public exercises Of eIamnati and commence
meui spoken OF in the beginning Of this article ser,
highly satisfactory TO all who in attendance Tn,
examination exhibited marks Of accuracy II learn
Ing well a. Of general proficiency the part of IT,,
students. or course there failures but II
general the yOnng acquitted Themselves with grea
credit The IN dc of "a summation wis such a. was cal
oulAted TO exhibit whst the student had actually learned
not what hs h4d prepared 10 be mned upon. Inge
nuy was taxed To mske the examination fair eKpDuen
OF the proficiency Of those examined.
The contest fjr the crimson Przs Medal came off or
Tuediy with rather unusu,l animation aud power. Tbi
pre- consists OF golden medal of the value OF eighteen
dOhrs, With beautiful sud Appropriate deyiges which
prepared annuity, from the accTuing interests on fin
Vt $50 lipefay apart Tor that purpose by our .s
I m rio nd 4uI rtttr Ih.,, ~
Esq Tue prize this year. was awarded with sppropri
ate reTak', by Gen Gilbert $. Meem Of Shenandoah
chairman Of tic committee Of award to Mr. g. w. w.
! Smms Of Greene.
The Commencement exercises, consisting Of speechc
from the grAduiung class comforting of degrees &j cam
of on Wednesday the IT. instant. IL is sui lent 70
that the lsrgs aud intelligent audience OF which ti
Southwestern fair, with rosy cheeks aud lilly hands, wit
sparkling eyes and graceful FORMS formed not tue lea.
attractive portion, all highly entertained with III
si't Of reason and dow Of soul" which the day richl
afforded.
The degree 81 a. u. was conferred on some IL youn
gentlemen, who had made their way through many wear
years Of college labor. The degree OF a NJ was al,
conferred upon former graduates Of the institution
Such fellow cl,iasns Of Virginia snd the SJuth s Emor
aud Henry, young, vigorous a1d growing; presenting
tho facilities for instruction Of oldest aud ablest inst
tuhons, Tor tne third the usual OF an education
thfm Aud lot H not be thought that its cheapness h
argument against lis facilities for thorough instruction.
IL not Its cheapness is attributable no. to nferorit
but 20 lie location aud self sicr6cing dispoon Of lis ia
structors Send your here then, where mind an
morals assduousy cultivated and where health ma
DO preserved nnmpsirod aud the whole be
prepared snd panoplied for the contss. Of life. "