Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-29
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For TIE ADVERTISER.


To the Patrons Of the Edgcfeld academy, and to
all ,rho tapor sound and thorough Education.
In This age of progress, whilst improvements are
being made in the arts, literature and science, cdu-
cation, the prolific mother Of them all, needs, and is
entitled to the same renovating aud yvifying lnu-
cnccs. The time was,-and even at this advanced
period of enlightenment, is to reasonable extent,
when the Teachers of our schools and academies
condemned all books as useless traSh except those
used as text books forgetting that all text books
are in degree imperfect, explaining some things
too much, and others too little; thereby darkenng
and cntramcng the understanding OF the student,
instead Of brighnng and illuminating his pathway
To knowledge Besides this, there are other detects
in cur system Of aca:lemcal instruction, which are
seriously felt, particularly in the preparation OF
Young men for College 1t is utterly impossible for
the student Of history, confined as he most generally
is to Il single text history, owing to too great an
abridgcmcnt, or to confused mass OF dates, and
technical names, to acquire that clear and distinct
knowledge Of his subject, which he might do; (and
under a proper instructor woud) by reference TO
other and higher sources Of information.
want of proper appreciation Of what an edu-
cation is, has led many into error; and the conse-
oucncc has been that many boys leave school less
benefited than when they entered. Instead Of en-
deavoring 10 train the mind Of the student, and to
fix upon him habits Of reading, and thinking, by re-
curing Composition from HIM upon some subject
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think, Teachers most generally are satisfied with
few lines Of nonsense, upon some trliiing subject,
equally bunting TO the faculties Of the mind, and de-
grading TO that high moral tone which should ever
characterize tic citizen and patriot.
TO remedy these difficulties in the system Of edu-
cation ana place it upon progressive footing with
the age, men of character and competency should
be selected as nstructors-mcn who will take pride
in their profession, and devote thcmselvc untirngy
to it. But this is not all. Erery academy should
hare its Library; aud in reference to this | would
particularly appeal 10 the citizens of Edseied and
more particularly to the Patrons Of the school. In
no respect are we behind our sister Districts In
point of intelligence and high tone, Edgeield has no
superior Her soil is the birthplace and cradle oi
many of Cardinals gallant sons, and truest patriots.
Oucnch not the flame which fred their noble souls,
lest you be the sufferers. You have sons to educate,
and it becomes you 10 educate them Alright, so that
in the declining years of your life, you may look
with pride and satisfaction upon the position they
take a.nongstmcn.
propose to establish, if cen obtain sufficient as
sstaucc, Library 10 be permanently attached to The
Male Academy AT this place. 1t will BE- under the
supervision of the Trustees and either the Principal
or his Assistant will be in attendance as Librarian,
The Library will be opened every Friday morning
and evening for the benefit Of students and Teach
crs. Every Saturday morning for the accommoda-
ton of subscribers who wish TO avail themselves OF
the Books. With very high respect,
Yours J.GREGG LElTNER.
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