The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
For the Fclicana Democrat
A SCHOOL FOR MALE CHILDREN.

lary to the want of u school for males In Clinton
There is no school for males in Clinton! Is there not
something of sombrc romance, beneath the distress
ing reality of the fact, that in the midst of popua-
zion of some two thousand intelligent people who can
any day parade regiment of as sprightly boys as
there are in the State there is no school for boys, nor
even shanty dedicated by the public to their intel
lcctual culture? / repeat, as the most expressive
sentence that can be framed on this subject, there is no
school for mules IN clinton Think of it, and act to
undo its truth.
There are two points of view in which this subject
might be considered a large; but it can not be nee
cssary to dspnragc The public intelligence by Offering
an argument upon either. Those points Will be read-
" admitted by ALL and their mention only, is suiii-
ccnt for the present purpose.
lst A school for males in Clinton is not merely u
matter of convenience pleasure, but il is one of
our pressing it is public necessity How
can we do without il?
"a Apart from lis necessity in reference to parents
and their children. school would contribute incom-
parubly more to the actual and substantial interest
of this community and the prosperity Of our town,
than would or could any other institution or invest
mcnt of capital not requiring many times greater
means Indeed il Is not certain that any amount Of
capital invested in any kind Of improvement or spec
ulation. could do much for our interests indi-
viduas and our prosperity rs town would a
moderate sum appropriated 10 building up aud sus-
tanning school for boy- adapted TO the wants of the
community These points being admitted aud can
not conceive of their being doubted wc should next
ask, what kind on class of school required by the
circumstances of the. community. Whatever may be
the advantages Of primary schools they can always
he obtained Ut comparatively small outlay Of means;
and without discussing the question TO them. re-
spcctuy submit TO the people Of this vicinity, il
thy do not need, and if il would not bc greatly to
their advantage both as individuals and ~ citizens
TO have High School. located in our midst. that
would not only. be sufficient for the demands Of our
own citizens, but which could command an influence
in the surrounding country aud by its position Us
literary and scientific institution invite patronage
from abroad We want more than an ordinary
Academy or Preparatory school. We ercqnrc an IN
stitution in which young men can obtain 4 liberal
education without the Inconvenience and expense Of
pursuing regular cole giate course OF study There
are many men in this section Of country who are not
in condition to avail themselves of collegiate in
struction for their sons. hut who could and would
gladly avail themselves of the advantages of ligll
School for them. Such school would answer the
purpose Of Preparatory, for those who are intended
for college, aud at the same time supply facilities for
liberal and scientific education for those who prefer
the High School or could not make il convenient to
patronise college. This il the kind of an institution
that wc need in Clinton. FOR such an institution to
sustain itself and answer the purposes or necessities
OF our community il must he under the management
of n man Of ability, Of experience and energy Mere
adycnturers not sustain or even build up instit-
tions Of this kind. 1t requires men ofthoueh educa.
ton, Of experience in teaching, Of sound judgement
and ilrmness in management and discipline; and
men too, who fohor haching permanent Jro,csson
II is time lost, money mproyidently expended. be-
side injustice TO children for community to place
at the head Of its schools those who teach simply for
the means Of entering other callings.
There are several ways by which we can obtain
such school as we want lst. BY inducing some
man with the necessary qualifications and pccunary
means to build house, put up the necessary fixtures
and commence operations upon his own rcsponsbii-
ty. This might De done by some little effort on the
part Of the community. Such men are to De found
no doubt and with any fair assurance of patronage
and permanent support would be willing to establish
themselves amongst rs That there is Il fine opening
orsuch an undertaking, there can be no doubt
I'd, by building house ourselves and procuring n
competent teacher TO take charge Of the school, This
regard as the snres and most desirable plan Surest
because there are 50 many competent teachers who
are either unable to advance the means necessary for
such an undertaking who might not be willing to
risk SO much without previous experiment and hay-
ing some better assurance of success than could he
had before trial Most desirable because such schools
ought always to be under the control of the commu
nifty in which they located or the citizens of which
are Immediately interested in them; and the owner
ship OF the house would secure to the community that
control and the means of protecting itself from
imposition.
This community has never been rcproachcd with a
want OF personal libelily, or of public spirit and it
Is hoped that the matter of school for males will
receive serious consideration with prompt and
| liberal action. s.
| GAME AT CHEss.-The challenge of Mr.. Morphy, of
New Orleans, to any member Of the New York Club
at the odds of pawn and move" has been accepted
| by Mr. Charles Stonlnv Tho tap,nc of H., ,,,.al