Spirit of the age., 1858-09-01
PROF. WIN. 81. OWENS CARD.

NIORTH CAROLINA gave me my education,
IN and I early determined to give her the fruits
Of il by devoting my humble abilities to the in
structioR of heT yowth- This resolve, thus early
formed, abides with me still; aud as shah pro.
baby retire from the situation now fii as Pro.
fessor Of Ancient and Mo1ern Languages and
Teacher Of ElOcutionin Wake Forest College, st
the cad Of the present session, and desire to OBJ
tain one in similar Institution, L deem it appro-
pirate to call attention to the opinions of or
North Carolina's soLs respecting my euaE6ca-
tons, expressed hfteR OF more pears ago.
Gov. Swain President os the University Of y.
Carolina, says: ...-..-- Mr.. Owen has, during
the last seven years, filled with decided reputa-
tion and to the entire satisfaction of all
ed, the Office he now holds. (Tutorship Of Lam
guages-l ---...........-He Is an accomplished and
experienced INSTRUCTORS, AMI what in my estima-
tion is scarcely Of secondary import auce, is per-
fectly familiar with the character, habits, dspo-
sition and proper Hods ef government of Southern
youth With these qualities l state with
great confidence, are united much moral worth,
kindness of manner and beneEoleace OF DISPOSE
tion."
Dr. Hooper my hszoTea Instructor, saws:
am able to state. that was Professor of Langus-
ges in N. C. College when MIR. Owen received his
education there-that he was the first classical
scholar in his class, if recollect Alright that he
has ever sinee which is n considerable number Of
years, been engaged in teaching the classics and,
/ douLt not, has so improved his scholarship and
experience, as to be we'll qualified for the busi-
meas of classical instruction in any Of our Coils
ges"
The lamented Dr. Mitchell also my instructor,
thus coAciutfss his certificate =" He n kno m
among as valuable psieeT Of tao College
iudicious faithful and efficient in the maintenance
of order and discipline"
Prof D. B Hooper. says: with a miAd
naturally adapted to the study of language and
Fetters TO which he has applied himself with uu-
usual zeal and asiduity, Mr.. Owen could not fail
TO attain a high degree of proficiency. in this
branch of learning. As n classical ebolar, he Is
critical and exact; instructor, his aim is 20
seRder the acquisition Of knowledge InstTumenrsl
in the discipline Of the mind while lively rel
| ish for the beauties OF iteratme. combined with
an animated manner and facility OF expression,
enable him to INSPIRE the intelligent learner With
ardor in the pursuits of taste. by these qualif-
cations, and by strict fidelity in the discharge Of
! official duties. Mr. Owen has given to the Tutor
ship in this College character Of usefulness ssd
respectability to which it had previously no pro-
tensions"
The certificate of the late Judge CASTOR cor
tains the following have the pleas
Of being personally acquainted with Mr..
Owen, and from the opportunities th5s afforded me.
well as from the information of those who
know him more intimately and in whom reFo'e
entire confidence, entertain no doubt Of AiI
ability 10 discharge the duties Of that appoInt-
msnt (Professorshp of Lar guages,) with eredis 10
himself and to the Institution"
| Pr fessor, now Bishop Green, says "....To-
gether with an ardent love Of Pathological re-
search, and keen relish for the beauties of PO-
lite Literature, Mr.. Owen possesses q critical
knowledge Of the Greek and Roman classics, and
an intimate acquaintance with the pecularities o.
our own tongue. His success as an Instructor i
fully manifested in the improvement Of the elaSs
es that successivey pass under his hand. Ill,
fearless and conscientious discharge Of his oficia
duties has frequently drawn forth the warm ap
, proval of our Trustees. His dignifed and hon
4 orable deportment has Won for him the respse
! and kind regard of AL his colleagues. And bi
friendly concern for the Improvement Of his pupil
| makes him general faVorite among the youth {
, this Institution"
. From the certificate of Hon. w. A. Graham,
make the following extract 90 Mr.. Owen is
graduate of the University Of North Carolius, an
has been personally known to me, fer els ght fei
years past. For the las. seven years, he has bee
Tutor in his Alma Mater, and in scholarship
discipline, AID excellence Of moral character, Ia
received the -earty apProbation Of the Senatn
Academicus of that Institution. have no bee
ltation IN adding that were rnilar ProfessoxEh5
to that wkieh be now seeks, vacant in cur Uni
versity, one Of its Trustees would deem N
place we'll flledby bis promotion to it."
If other testimony were needed, mag stat
that have certificates similar to those fron Whiel
the above eztrsc's are taken from all the Profess
ors of the University, who were my colleagpsI
and frem many Of her most distinguished Tras
tees aud other literary gentlemen. ! may ais
refer with confidence to the Nom erous pupili
whom. for the last twenty years, hare had th
pleasure Of teaching.
Wake Forest, Aug :, 1853. 81