Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-04-18


~ DUNMAM Z BROWN.
BURLINGTON, IONA:
WEDNESDAY,: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::APRIL Is.
Is Il ~ u EsAL.
THE HAwK-EYE OFFICE has been removed to
che resn, oosner Of Main and Jefferson Streets, for
nsriy tnown y PALMERe HALL, entrance on
JeGlssse, three doom iron the corner.
DURLsNGTON UNIVERSITY.
Below W give the Report Of Committee
of visitors, appointed By the Board Of Trus-
tses sf ths University to attend upon the ex-
anination Of the school during the present
academic year and make occasional reports.
The gentlemen Of the COMMITTEES, from our
Information concerning them, are not those
Who would speak axtravagantly concerning
the exercises, but on the contrary would
ssoasr err in tAsir moderation Of praise than
n superab1udspcs. From all accounts We
can gather Of the late University exercises,
both these held At the College aud those ut
the Cburch, We ere satisfied that they have
never been surpassed, If equalled, in this
vicinity. Citisens Of Burlington and the
surrounding country, both in Iowa and ILL.,
aeis, may now congratulate themselves upon
there being "a Institution Of 90 high an or.
der located in their very midst; an lnstitu-
ton already creditablc to all connected Nth
i and one that promises from its fair begin
ings to become equal to any in tho West
Two facts are probably incontestiolc, that
there is no school yet in operation in Iowa
with 90 complete and sufficient accommoda-
tions in the way Of building, nor any with
% large and competent Board of inetruc-
ton.
There can be no good excuse then for the
residents Of this locality in not henoeforth
patronising their own Institution in prefer
sncs 10 sending their youth abroad to be ed
loatsd ct great expense Of travel and away
from the wholesome moral and social in
dasnos Of the home circle.
We are requested to say that the next SEES
sion Of study in tho University will COM
Vencs in week from tomorrow, April 26,
at9 O'Clock 4. 4. Several new pupils from
distance W are informed have already ar
rived.
Report Il tAs Examining Committee Of Burling
ten University.
GgkTIExEN OF TIE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
The closing exercises of the second
ssss;on Of the annual academical year IN this
institution were concluded on Tuesday and
Wednesday, the 10th and 18th inst. 1t was
gratifying to observe the attendance on this
occasion, Of parents and other visiting friends
whose presence at such time gives cheer
ing indication of an interest in the progress
Of the pupils, and the prosperity Of the
school. Still it 10 suggested that the most
earnest cndeavors should be made to induce
especially parents more generally not only
70 attend the stated examinations but to
frequently visit the school At the ordinary
seasons Of recitation. This would afford
them tho best opportunities Of Witnessing
the standing and proficiency Of their chill
dren, would serve to stimulate the pupils,
and BY furnishing to those who teach on as
surance Of sympathy and cooperation would
encourage and greatly assist them in the
prosecution Of their arduous work.
In the examination the classes of the diff
fsrent departments exhibited good pro6cien.
q in the studies to which they had attended.
The interest Of tho examination was somewhat
diminiahed however, by tho absence Of a por.
ton Of the scholars, several of whom it was
stated had been obliged to leave, in order to
engage in labor ct their homes. 1t is great
y to be desired this practice should if posi-
Bile be abandoned. By leaving his studies
ct precisely the most important period in the
session, tho time usually taken for reviewing
the studies Of the term, tho etudent not only
ineurs serious loss himself, but introduces
disordsr in bis class, subjects his teacher to
embarrassment, and wsskeus, if he does not
destroy, the interest and enthusiasm Of his
remaining companions.
Hit be not improper to mention particu-
lar classes whose examination was specially
gratifying, your committee would remark
that the glasses of Prof. Gunnison in Latin
and English grammar, the pupils in Physiol-
ogy under Dr.. Rauch, and those in French
and natural philosophy taught BY Mrs Oar
win gave much satisfaction, also seemed to
have made considerable progress.
The Rhetorical exercises in Defamation,
sssays, etc., on Wednesday afternoon were
highly interesting. Special attention 10 sp-
paseatly given 20 it should be to this depart