The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-10-08
From the Raleigh, Register.
W.T. = 80 I
HMLsBoR0UoH, 49,, 1856,

lULSBoROUCH, -, ioous
My DEAR Sra after parting with you in
the City Of Oaks, came to this place, and
being struck with its appearance, and the bean
tv Of the surrounding scenery, determined to
remain few days. The town is venerable
in its appearance. and interesting, not only
from its age, but also from the historical
memories associated with it. II is said to be
the oldest town in the Western part of the
State and verify. its inhabitants must have
the hump of reverence more strongly devel-
oped thin thos. Of any other have met with.
They do NOT appear to have nterlered much
in what their ancestors did for them in the
matter Of house building. One acquainted
wit Hillsborousli, or who sees it for the first
war Of The Revolution. Here the unfortunate
Gates found shelter after the disastrous bat
tie Of Camden, and from it CORVALLIS mar
ched to meet his doom. The battle Of Gull.
ford. though won by him, was the FIRST link in
the chain that led him to Yorktown. All this,
however, is foreign to the immediate object
of this letter.
When we parted, promised to note down
for your amusement or improvement, just as
it may be, every incident which might fall
IN my way, and was worthy Of bcing chroni-
cled. Upon my arrival here, | took up my
temporary abode at Major Howerton's com
Portable establishment, where | met our mu-
tual friend r. He informed me. among other
things. that there was to be a musical party
that night, at the house Of the Rev. Mr.. Bur,
well, the pastor Of the only Presby terrain
Church 10 the place, and invited me to 20
with him. Beng assured that the citizens
reverenced their ancestors IN their primeval
virtue ofhuspitality. not less than in archi.
tecturai taste, consented to 20. and was
received by the master and mistress Of the
family with SO kindly welcome, az put me
entirely at my ease. Ny principal induce.
ment, however, in going, was that had heard
that Mr.. Is. was at the head Of Female
School. and that his pupils we're 10 be the
performers. You know my devotion 10 mu-
sic. With Mr.. BIS reputation as sound
divine and able teacher, know you are well
acquainted. he appears to me. however. to
b. one Of those WIS is content to deserve
success, and will not court t. have seen
an the papers no flourish Of trumpets concern.
ing his scho0l, bat simply an announcement
Gifts sessions. But what of Mrs. b. There,
yea must excuse me. | have no talent ia
drlmeathgf female character,-a defect which
share with the great unknown. All can
say IS, ,hatthere is no truth in physiognomy
II she is net admirably qualified for The cor.
rect training OF the youthful female mind
Ftsm the lIttle that saw. and from what
heard. ain satisfied the school Of Mr.. B. i,
surpassed BY No other in imparting that moral
religions, aRd literary instruction, so essen.
tial 70 the perfection Of the female character
nsr ~ impressing those ornamental personal
accomplishments which grace the lady. But
my object is to speak Of music. that " Hea'
ven inspired maid" The evening was very
inclement, and we found at ur. BIS small
but select company. must premise that
the musical department is under the direc.
tion Of a Mr Hunt. lie is by birth a Ger.
man. not long resident in this country, speak
Ing English not nnently, but correctly. a
man Of ine presence, aud Enthusiastically l
ge,tlem1n Of education, polished in his man
ners, and master Of music. Judging from
the specimens he furnished, IN his pupils, he
must be a most successful teacher. | went
not expecting much, aud was most agreeabl,
surprised. The entertainment was rlcl
treat throughout. Many Duets and solo
we're performed by the young ladies'. eyidenc
lag strict attention to the rules Of the science
and can execution truly admirable. III,
whole was N the highest degree creditable
both to the teacher aud the taught. On,
young lady, who undertood was from Flor
ida. gave Us very long. intricate. and beau
tilul piece. which was well calculated to ex
hibit her taste and knowledge. twas exeCut
ed admirably. aud accompanied. as il was. b.
Mr.. Hunts violin. left in the nearer nuth,n;
10 wish. One solo was performed by younI
lady. apparently not more than fourteen
which was exquisite, soft. sweet. and scolh
ing As summers breeze. | spent a mos
delightful evening. aud regretted only il
shOrlness.
have spread out this letter much longe
than intended. aud must conclude, thoug
could say much more. neglected 70 men
ton that Mr.. Hunts labors are not confne
10 music, but that he teaches both paintin
and drawing. as heard.
Should !, inmy rambIes, meet with any thin
worthy Of notice, will jot il down Tor you.
Aud now, farewell, old Hillsborough; ow
thee one happy evening. Peace be With
thy bbrder., thou relic Of olden time. an
health aud prosperity within thy walls
Your friend, Ii.