The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-04
Progress.

Progress.
We learn from a gentleman from LincoInlon,
that that county will raise sufficient stock not only
to secure The charter of the Charlotte and Ruther-
fordIon Railroad, but to control its location.
There seems TO be gradual relaxation in The
money market and every thing begins to wear
brighter and more prosperous aspect.
1900. -n UunI, and then no
spot OF earth this continent will improve faster
or more fully realize The expectations Of those
who reside in it.
We glad TO that the excilem" Mt
teruI development, has but stimulated CORES
pondIng desire for The education and elevation Of
the public mind We see from a Shelby paper,
that arrangements already made to erect suit
able buildings. and competent teachers secured, 10
open at a very early day a female school of high
grade in that beautiful village. Situated in pic
turesque and healthy country, almost within
stones throw OF the famous Sulphur Springs il
will present great attractions to parents.
Have we suffered our eagerness 10 grasp the
Almighty Dollar choke out forever the lantest
desire 10 see similar educational institutions spring
up and flourish here ? Are we always to be Gepen.
dent on schools in other places for the education
Of our children! What is to be gained by such
policy? 1t not only cost much more, but is not
SO well done. The child removed from under the
experimenting of the parent cannot have that
delicate and exact attention paid to the develop
ment and training OF his moral and Intellectual
faculties, or the affections and impulses Of his
heart, by a teacher however we'll he may be
qualified for the duGes Of his position conscen-
iious he may be in their discharge; and that not
only because there cannot be that sympathy and
unity existing between them, but because their at.
tention and time IS much divided. By too long
and frequent separation the home feeling is weak
eEed, and that dependence upon the parental arm
destroyed, which constitutes the peculiar charm
OF the tender relationship.
While other places struggling to secure the
establishment of institutions Of learning in their
midsts, we are actually giving the .'cold shoulder"
10 all the efforts made in that direction. 1t is
time parents had realized that neither banks or
railroad stock, nor mercha ndise nor land and ne.
groes, can compensate for the lack of learning.
Though uiilItarianlsm is stamped upon the age, il
is nevertheless progressive and the appreciation of
The arts and sciences and the higher walks of lit
erature is more enthusiastic TO, day than at anv
previous time. But the accumulation Of money
and Information does not conflict. The more
highly man is educated, the better is his chance
TO amass "Pnncely fortune" His views are
expanded, the arcana Of trade is open to his pene-
truling gaze, and his researches are rewarded
with the most extravagant gains. While he stores
away his gold, his heart and taste are cultivated
and enlarged, and he is enabled to use il in more
benrfcent manner-he becomes better christian
more useful citizen, and more liberal patriot
He lives not for himself alone, but is a light set
upon hill, diffusing mild and genial radiance
around him. He is ever ready 10 assist the worthy,
20 promote the interests of society, TO push on The
car of improvement, and TO spread the light of
civilization and religion TO the ultermos corner OF
the earth. He lives respected and looked up 10 by
the community of which he is an ornament, and
dies regretted and his monument is The hearts OF
his countrymen.