New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-22
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Correspondence Of The n. Y Tribune.
CoorERsTowS, Thursday, July 20, 1854
On the south shore Of Lake Otsego-he Susquehanna
utmost sprng-is the village of Coopcrstown of the
most attractive and lovely inland villages in the State.
Although situated at the head of the Susquehanna Valley
end twelve hundred feet above tdewater it has elevated
and mountainous surroundings, with climate healthful
and nvigorang and water pure and healthpreserviDg.
The lske-nine miles long, and from one to three miles
wideis encVcled by abrupt hills gradual elevations and
cultivated lands with shores of gravel entirely relieved
from swamps and Marshes and beaufed by prominent
"ponts" Of land utting out into the lake. The village
is asefuly and substantially built and s disngushabe
for its elegant and substantial private residences profuson
of forest and ornamental trees pleasant grounds
and lovely walks.
This natural scenery so eminently beautiful, and this
secluded village so emneDty lovely and attractive have
also worldwide celebrity. Here lived and died j.
Kenmore COOPER, the American Novelist, whose prolific
pen not only secured enduring historical and ro-
mantle noorety TO this locality, but also won for himself
and his country perpetual remembrance and distinction
There cannot be found within the limits of the Emp
State spot healthul, attractive and lovely and
with associations pleasant and suggestiveit is In
deed one of those natural beauty spots OF EARTH with
fascinating historical and romantic belongn g, which
should be selected for teaching the young idea how to
"shoot." 1t is just the spot
To pour the fresh instruction DER the mind
To breathe the enliyening spirit, and TO fix
The generous pun pose in the glowing breast"
Some six months ago, few individuals took the pren-
mary steps raise funds for the establishment of Semi
nary of Learning this place. and aided by the beraty
and enterprise of the farmers and mechanics hereabous,
the Of rtysix thousand dollars has been raised,
seventy of land obtained and imposing Seminary
and Female Collegiate Institute If now rapidly approach
ing completion. The ediee is situated upon elevated
ground within the corporate limits commanding view of
the Lakewaters, the beautiful Susquehanna Valley and
meanderiRg river, Z" Mount Vision, and Natty Bumps
mountain cave and overlooking the lovely region round
about over which whilom, the celebrated Leathersock
ing rOamod. With spacious grounds, shaded lawns orna
mental walks Towering plants and shrubs, and abundance
of pure water with the most attractive and suggestive
surroundings and associations will surely be most de-
lghtfu place " to go TO school
The main building is 222 feet front and 46 feet wde the
wings 20 feet long and 80 feet wide and all four stories
high abo the basement The accommodations will be
ample for $50 scholars There fourteen music
and spacious apartments and for the principal and
family fifteen professors and teachers and for $50 pupils
recitation rooms, &c.
This institution unlike Others is not intended for
the sole benefit of the children of the rchexclu ling the
children of the by the exorbitant charges for
board and tutonbut is intended to embrace and secure
the children of the farmer, the mechanic, the merchant
the capitalist and the thrifty day laborer Here the chill
dren OF the rich obtain education as ornamental
and scientific eny other Seminary in the State and the
children Of the poor not debared the privileges
by high and cxorbitan charge-and the children of all
classes Will be certain OF obtaining nkeiUl ana Pract-
cal education.
The principal is the Rev. j. l.. g. Mckown, learned
but experienced and practi ,a who not only thinks
well but promptly and efectivey-a considerable eff
cent and progressive The professors are highly
educated and accomplished men, and distinguished for i'm
parting knowledge thoroughly and understandngly.
Highly approaching the educational abors and influence
of The TRiBUSE send you the result of efforts here
being the legitimate fruit Of the seed you have sown
broadcast over the land OTsEGo.