Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-01-27
industrial Scit nee.


Our neighber of the Express INDUCES in some
judicious suggestions in regard to the practical
application Of the principles and theories of
science, as taught in our schools, by means of
experiments, explanations the collection and
Classification of minerals. o,ee, &c. We have no
doubt that a system of field studies might be in
troduoed into most of our schools with advantage
to the intellect, health and morals of pupils
The reference to Mr.. Holbrook's plan, in that
connection suggests the enlarged adapta-
ton of his system TO all the pursuits and con
ditione of life
The measures for the promotion of Industrial
Science, proposed by that gentleman to the eiti-
Gems Of Lynchburg and received by them, we
are graii6ed to believe, with general and strong
indications Of favor. are connected with great
enterprise, destined. if carried out, To embrace
our entire country; iadeed the whole world 1t is
entirely in accordance with the spirit of the age.
The public press, the legislator and educator;
business, especially agriculture and the mechan-
&c arts. and even amusements are daily becoming
more strongly marked and sustained by the fun
damenta principle of SCIENCE
During the last Autumn not less than
thousand AGRICULTURAL FAIRS were held in
the United States, affording prospect of still
greater number the next Autumn. Several count
les in Virginia have already organized Agrieul-
tural Societies, having in view INDUSTRIAL Ex-
HIBITIoNs." Such exhibitions are an application
of industrial science the richest kind of amuse
ment, with the most substantial results. On all
such occasions, the labor and art of woman stands
prominent, of course attracting general atten-
r r
brace large variety, both of nature and art
In some instances young ladies in schools have
arranged collections of minerals for such exhi-
billions. Drawings, of great variety and beauty,
furnished by the members of schools, have at
tracted general attention at Agricultural Fairs,
frequently securing premiums to the Juvenile
artists.
la the system of Industrial Science, to which
Mr.. Holbrook has devoted much attention and
research two main features. For the first
mineral explorations are made prominent
In such explorations fundamental point aimed
at is to have every individual familiar with the
mineral productions coming under his. daily OBJ
seryation- To secure that object, collections OF
labelled specimens procured for families
aiding the younger members 10 increase such col
lections by their own Lands--and thus combining
instruction, health and amusement in measures
for the promotion of great patriotic enterprise
For concentrating and radatory point for
knowledge of Industrial science, Lyncbburg il
in most favorable position as much so, prob
ably, as any place in Virginia. 1t is immed
ately connected 10y railroad and canal facilities
with some of the richest mineral depostes in tn,
world. From these deposites specimens may BIZ
procured in any quantity desired, as ornaments
for mantel-pieces and centre tables, for a cit,
museum. or for distribution by way of exchang,
in various directions through this and other eoun
tries. Such undertaking vigorously carried
out could not fail to increase both the intelli
genee aud the wealth of our city.