Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-08-25
PROF. VIM. h. OWENS CARD.

NORTH CAROLINA gave me my education,
In and | early determined TO give her the fruits
OF it by devUting my humble abilities to the m
struction of her youth. This resolve, thus early
formed, ahides with nae still, and as | shall pro-
baby retire from the situation I now FL, as Pro
fessor of Ancient and Motern Languages and
Teacher of Elocution in Wake Forest College. at
the end of the present session, and desire TO OBJ
tain one in q similar Institution, / deem it appro-
PIRATE to call attention to the opinions of some Of
North Cardinals SOILS respecting my q~ualihca-
tions, expressed fften or more years ago.
Gov. Swaid, President of the University of n.
Carolina, says: "..."... Mr.. Owen has, during
the last seven years, filled with decided reputa-
ton and to the entire satisfaction of all concern
&c, 1.-THE Office he now holds. (Tutorship of Lam
guages,) ..-"".-....He is an accomplished and
experienced Instructor, AM what in my estima-
ton is scarcely of secondary import "nce, is per-
fectly familiar with the character. habits, dispo-
si;iou and proper mods Of government of Southern
youth. With these qualities | can state with
great confidence, are united much moral worth,
kindness of manner and behevoleace of DISPOSE
ton"
DR.. Hooper, my honored Instructor, SAYS: at
am able to state. that | was Professor of Langu1-
ges in n c. College when MIR. Owen received his
education there-tbat he was the first classical
scholar in his clssR, if | recoliect Alright. that he
has ever since, WHICH is q considerable number Of
years, been engaged in teaching the classics and.
| doatt not, has so improve bis scholarship and
experience. as to be welt qualified for the husi-
ness of classical instruction in any Of our Collie
ges."
The IaAented DIR. Mitchell. also my instructor.
thus concludes his certificate: :. He is known
among us- az n valuable officer Of The College
iudicioas faithful and efficient in the maintenance
of order and discipline
Prof d. B Hooper, Gays: With a mind
naturally adapted to the study uf language and
letters, to which he has applied himself With IN
usual zeal and asidaity, Mr. 0wer c"uld Rot fail
to attain q high degree of proficiency in thi:
branch of learning. As q classical scholar, he is
critical and exact; as an instructor. his aim is Ia
render the acquisition Of now edge instrumental
in the discipline of the miRd while a lively rel
ish for the beauties OF li'erata. q. combined with
an animated manner aad facility Of expression
enable him to INSPIRE the Intelligent learner with
ardOr in the pursuits Of taste. By these qualii-
cations. and by a strict fidelity in the discharge o
official duties, Mr.. Owen has given 70 the Tutor
ship in this College a character of usefulness ant
re"pectability TO which it had previously no pre-
f tensions"
, The certificate of the late Judge CASTOR con-
ealnE che following: ".-.--"- + have The pleas
4 ure of bring personally acquainted With MIR
Owen, and from the opportunities IN : Afforded me
. "a we'll as from the information of those VIII,
knew bin lore iatiaat, ~ and in whom ! repos
entire confidence, / entertain no doubt OF hi
ability 10 dischaTg &c the duties of that appoint
o menr (ProfessOrship of La guages,) with credit :
e ms dhu I lie luSiltulltu-
Pr fessOr, now Bishop Green, says: ITO
b gether with an ardent love of Pathological re
9 search, and a keen relish for the beauties OF Pc
y lite Literature, Mr.. Owen possesses a eritica
9 knowledge Of the Greek and Roman classics. ans
e an intimate acquaintance 18th the peculiarities c
our own tongue. His success as an Instructor
n fully manifested in the improvement of the class
es that SUCCESSFULLY pass under his hand. Hi
fearless and conscientious discharge of his oficis
duties has frequently drawn forth the warm ar
prevail of our Trustees. his d~ignifed and hon
orable deportment has won for him the resPRs
and kind regard of ali his co ragues. And b
is friendly concern Coz the Improvement Of his pupil
makes him q general Eayorite among the youth {
this Institution"
F1oD the certificate of Hsn. y. A. Graham,
make the following extract Mr.. Owen is
graduate Of the University Of North arolina, an
has been personally known to me-, for eight or te
years past. For the last seven years. he has bee
a Tutor in bis Alma Mater. and in seholssshi u
y discipline. and excellence Of moral character, hs
received tbs ee1ty approhation Of the S"natu
Academicus of that Institution. / have no hes
~ltation in adding that were \ : milar Professorshi
O. to chat which he now seeks, warrant in cur Uni
yersity, as enc of its Trustees. [ would deem II
place well filed by his p OmetiGn to it,"
Ii other testimony were needed. I may stat
that | have certificates similar tothose FROM whiC
the above extracts are taken. from all the PFOfeS
ors of the University, who were nay colleague
B and fren many of her most distinguished Tru
st tees esd other literary gentlemen. ] may al
st refer with confidence to the numerous pupi
ID whom, for,the last twenty years, / have had I
i. pleasure of teaching.
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