Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-08-16
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HuMAyIrY HALL AcApEMY. BuE IraiILItIIT IA

lCONMUSGCATED.
HUMANITY HALL ACADEMY, BUCKINGHAM, VA
have just returned from visit the annual c1hibi-
ton OF this institution. What and heard induces
ask the OF your columns direct public stten.
ton TO this old and eminenty useful institution OF Learn
ing. The semi annusl examination held about the
last of June but the exhibition postponed until the
sth OF August in consequence Of family affection
The exercises Of this interesting occasion varied
and consisted o. declarations and original oraons by the
studeHts Of the academy together with several literary
addresses Alter prayer by Rev. Mr.. Cheatham VIM b.
Shepard, ESQ., young lawyer Of promise aud note ia
Buckingham introduced TO the audience aud address
ed few PRACTICAL ezenpore remarks the young men.
His remarks abounded in sound views wholesome advice
and liberal encouragement lie portrayed the difficulties
Of student life but presented the rewards Of study in
such contrast 10 the tagging spirits Of the
pendent bOfer After him there followed several pieces
Of defamation and several original oaiiOns by the young
men. The actors were OF varied ages and sizes Their
subjects style AID manner varied their ages
Inc distinct pronunciation, accurate OnatOu and easy
and impressive Of the declamers reflected high
credit upon their youthful minds we'll a. the wisdom
aud skill OF their accomplished teachers The Orations IN
the morning few and brief but very creditabe 20
their young authors and entertaining the large audience
At this hour WIN. NJ. Cabe, Esq distinguished gem
temau from Nel-On, engaged address the Young
men Of the Academy; but few days before the appoint
cd time, he notified them that important professional
gagements would prevent bis attendance They then AL.
piled 20 NJ Garland b. Hanes the elder brother as-o-
ted IN the bOaid Of Instruction this place. % occupy
the hour assigned Mr. Cabe IN their prog ANNE Of .
ercses. Aicr unsuccessful effort procure the ser.
vices Of else, be forced yield his euc.
lance 20 hi Of duty and their urgent wishes Il IS
due 20 Mr. Hanes 70 STATE n this conne1ion that he had
Just returned from ha bridal tour IN the spring region Of
Virginia. very well imagine that 10 this state Of
beatude and freedom from the Of the schooLroom
and the scholars sanctun 70 say nothing Of his al.Dr-
ton ~ THIS new care Of his hea vhe could but iy
brook the task u preparation for such a duty a. ths
But, nevertheless when the hour arrived he took the
stand aud discharged the duty IN ina ner ~ mastery
nat J. At least ga not regfet-and OTiDe few did-the
circumstance Which Afforded us such deighuu literary
repast Time will not allow extended notice Of this
Interesting address HI subject VA. che scholar. mis-.
SION lie clear IN thought chaste and classical in
style ieicous IN expression aud manner bold aud str.
king IN Imagery, and logical in reasoning predict Er
BIN brilliant and useful lie deserves il. and
will attain IT,
After shor, recess in which the pleasures Of the a.
Die we're INDUCED % contenment the evening e1er
oses we're commenced These consisted Of four original
ofauous by young and an address by Mr. James q
hanes the younger brother in the board n instruction
Inc young men generally had age and experience
wan we orators OF The morning. Several Of them e1h
Oveu proi0uhdnes Of thought extent Of research
Anu chssteness and elegance Of dicton which utterly
sstonshed me IN young Of their age I have oits1
uesu speeche' from seniors IN colleges that would
suuer from comparison Nth them M 4 q U,,os 5,d
himself much credit With s,biocf ki,d..t 80 "a, -.
esson o. hi' choice, he succeeded In dignyipg the st
t'e cnIsuN scholar" and investing 10 With charm
anS reward ~h'ch render IL attractive 70 ALL lis st,ls
anu manner u very much ike bis brot,,ets s,d L A. t.
no means unworthy dsciple y ' &c 7" y
Ihs exhibition and w intimate scousint.,o. 18th ri
,..ctja W. sVl.' WIN Their views and method o
isOne Of the frst institutions a. Ics, ~ AcA9eHl
our country It's one Of the Oldest II no, 49, 49,
. est, N Virginia IL has been in eoos,,o5 ~ ol
snu1y, 1913, under the management Of ~ n,es,
Inuelpa, CoL Henes The rcpresente,ivcs -bi.t -
II gone out from this school and are nov, o nA''
Of ue Confessional interest Of the State and I
compare iavotably with those Of any acsder,v W " y"
Il p'SN' O'"ess~ Ihe TWO young men associated viii