Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-25
LEwIsBuEG CHRONICLE.
Neighboring Literary Institutions.

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MEssRs. EDIToRs.-It is worthy of
note, that notwithstanding the monetary
pressure, which is so severely felt in all
departments of industry, an unusual de-
gree of interest in Educational Institutions
of higher order, has been excited in this
particular region.
Our neighbors of SELINsGRovE are just
now making praiseworthy effort towards
the establishment Of an institution of
learning in their village. Their liberality
speaks for itself, aud augurs well for the
success of the enterprise. The Lutherans
are to have the charge of this institution.
The additional noble structure just
erected for the use of the University at
LEwIsBURG, will prove, We trust, last
ing monument to the generosity and encr.
gy Of our Baptist friends.
Union Seminary, at New BERLIN, now
in its third year of successful operation, is
the fruit of an awakened interest in sane
titled learning among the members of ano'
thcr branch of the Christian church, viz ::
the Evangelical Association.
1t was my privilege to attend the closing
exercises of this institution, June 10 and
10th. Both the examination and exhibit
tion, regarded as highly creditable to
the efficiency of instructors and the in
dustry of pupils An extended notice
We here omit, the sum of it being found
on our first page.-ED.
Different denominations Of Christians
in the Central counties of this State, are
endeavoriDg to build up institutions of
learning for both sexes, which, in respect
to the advantages they afford, shall at
least be the next door neighbors of our
Colleges. OF this class is Union Semiaa-
ry. A large majority of the students Of
of this institution, during the past year,
were young ladies' and young gentlemen,
comparing well in respect to age with Col
lego students generally. | perceive from
the Catalogue for 1857, that in addition
to the Principal and Preceptress there was
employed an instructor in each Of the
four following departments, viz: Mathc
matte, Natural Sciences, Ancient and Mo
dern Languages, and the higher English
Branches. The prescribed course Of stu
dies, thus far, embraces all the brauche:
of an English and Classical education in
cluded in the first two years Of full Col
legiate course am informed that it i
the purpose of the Trustees to keep th
above named departments Of instruction
manned with competent and efficient tea
cbers.
Regarding the natural beauty and health
fulness Of its location, the very low rate
of boarding and tuition expenses, the ab
scence Of many sources of temptation to
common in most towns, and the facilit,
it offers the student for pursuing thor
oughly all the branches Of business edu
cation, or for preparation for any col
lese class, Union Seminary presents supe
rior inducements to students of both sexes
am glad to learn that the past year, 70
this young institution, has been one o
great prosperity, surprising the largest an
ticipatiOns of its founders. They hav
cause, indeed, to thank God and take cou,
age. Entertaining towards other insti,u
tions only the feelings Of generous riva
ry, in doing good, as co-laborers in th
same noble cause, Union Seminary "
trust will bid them God Speed
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