Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
REPORT.

iEV. l. FRASER, REV. ANDREW FREEMAN,
 HoN. E. H. ENGLISH HoN. GEO. c. WAT
 KINs, GEN w. E. ASHLEY, JOHN E. REAR
 DON, ESQ
 We the undersigned, appointed a committee to attend the semi annual examination of Mrs. Richards Female Institute, would take occa- sion to address the public mind in Arkansas, on the design and character of that institute.
 As in most other things, so in the opportuni- ties afforded for finished female education, Arkansas has been greatly in the rear of her sister southern States. Hitherto those among Us who have had the desire and the means to give their daughters good education have been forced to send them abroad at the risk of their health, and at a great outlay of money The design of Mrs. Richards institute is to bring to our own doors the advantages for our children which we have had to seek for them in dist lit parts of the cOunty-to afford every facility for acquiring knowledge, and every means of imparting those accomplish ments which are appropriate to the female character. This institute aims at the standard of female urivero ty-that s, it sets out with determination to have every branch of edu- cation taught within its walls which the de- mands of a complete instruction for young ladies can reasonably make upon it..
 But while Knowledge is endeayored to be inlarted aud the mind discil lined and trained to habits of reflection and thought, 1t will be a principal effort of tAis institute to regulate and guide the emotional nature of the pupils, and their general moral character They will be taught to love and practice goodness and to sub init their feelings and conduct to the control and direction oi the prece ts of the chriatianlcgon. This institution las uo faith !u d GJd.ess cdu- cation, if that can be called education n the tue sense of the term, which leaves untouched the conscience and the heart. It Is not pro- posei to bru5 Juis institution under the in tueuce of any single denomination of chris tiaus. Those truth, and precepts will be iucuI- cated only, which are dear U every christians heart
 Having thus spoken of the design of Mrs. Richards Institute, we would add a few words in relation to it's actual character. It has now been in operation nearly two sessions, and we the uuders gned, together with the citizens of Little Rock generally, have had abundant op- portuuity oG forming a correct judgment iu re- gard to its claims. We take great pleasure in giving 1t as our opinion that the design proposed is being ably and faithfully carrieI out. We have never seen greater invention, ingenuity and tact shown in providing for the nate,jH wants ot ,u.A au institute. The study hall is apatferu ot ncltntss aut an example of quiet devotion ou tLe parJ ot t, occupants to the ob- iects for vi hich they are assembled. The reel tatjon- are h4ani n private rooms, aud 70 on with exemplary orler and decorum. The ,u- teHeataH vaut> of tAe institute are equally we'll attented to. Ihe very accomplished priu- M al of tAe institute, i, assisted by corps of th- best teachers, inculirg Mr. Richard Ga hos i. hmSelt) whose particular departments Are the modern languages and natural history The musical advantages afforded are especially great. There are daily exercises in vocal music on the pant of the whole school; and in il.stru- mental music, faithful and able instruction is imparted.
 The building occupied by the institute is large and commodious, and every Way adapteI to it's purpose.
 We congratulate our city and State on the establishment of this seat of female education amongst us,aud do not doubt that it will receive patronage more than sufficient for carrying out iis plans.