The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-05-12
cumstances, pants are more convenient, if not

cumstances, pants are more convenient, if not
safer than some other articles of apparel. Yet
we do not wish to undervalue female assistance
and will mention that wagon was some dis
lance behind us, with two men aboard, with
fate similar to ours, and a yoke of oxen were
required to draw it out. Whether their de-
lemma was greater than ours, or the aid less
efficient we are not prepared to say.
Our external appearance after the operation,
can be better imagined than described.
Gloves were superAuous, and the similarity
Of color between ourselves. the horses, and the
whole establishment, was remarkable.
"Adversity hath its uses," and we emerged
from that slough, wiser if not clearer, than we
entered it. We learned that it is not always
safe to follow in the beaten track, and that
there may be such thing, as venturing once
too much. We also learned, that reforms to
be beneficial, must have an extent equal TO the
evil 10 be remedied. We were thankful to es.
cape so well, and event on our way rejoicing"
Evening found us listening with pleased at
tention to the exercises connected with the
closing of a term at Fayette Seminary, amply
repaid for the perils of the way by the intel.
lcctual entertainment prepared and set forth by
the Literary societies belonging to the school.
The Fayette Journal in commenting upon the
exhibition did not do it justice. All the pieces
were original and gave evidence of well disci-
plined minds, good taste, talent, and common
sense. The browning merit of the whole was
the high moral tone which pcrvaded it, and the
impulse given to right feelings, and noble pur.
poses.
Surely. no young person could be long sur
rounded by such influences, and take part in
such exercises without being better prepared
for the duties of af,as life. The music was
severely criticised but we think if people ex-
pect the artistic excellence of the Opera at
such place, they will generally be disappoin-
ted. Music answers one of its best ends,
when it stu,s the emotions and arouses the
finer feelings, and we think many of the pieces
performed that evening accomplished that
When so many youthful manly voices swelled
the chorus of the Philomathean greeting, some
hearts at least thrilled in sympathy with the
noble sentiment expressed in song. The exer
cises were too long-there may be too much o
a good thing and if the last piece of music had
been performed ty the best Pianist in the world
and in the best possible manner, it would not
have been appreciated by the over fatigued
audience. Fayette Seminary is an institution
of which the people of this region may well be
proud, and those who have children to be edu.
Gated will do well to patronize it. From some
acquaintance with the teachers, and a pretty
thorough knowledge of the way things are man
aged at the institution, We have no hesitation
in commencing it as pleasant home for young
people desiring to obtain an education, ant
parents may rest assured that their children i
sent there, will be surrounded by the best o
influences, and be watched over with rarenta
care. We hope the future of the Seminary
will prove, that educational enterprises are ap
preciated in Northern Iowa.
Speaking of schools We must say that frs
class teachers arc very scarce at the west bu
here in Elkader, We are at present favored will
some Of whom we feel no disposition to com
plain. Mrs. Curtis, whose school has been ad
vertised in the Times is an accomplished teach
err, and with the aid of her brother, has brough
order out Of confusion among the rising gener
alton here, in manner perfectly astonishing
Many such schools, would materially change TO
| the bettar tho fnfurn nrospocts IF tho cnuntry
"Honor to whom honor is DUE" and we know
Of none who more richly deserve it, than goot
| school teachers.
This letter was commenced some time ago
but has been the victim of circumstances an,
its completion delayed until now. II on &C
count of its age, or any other reason, you deem
it unfit for your columns, it will not take Ions
to consign it to oblivion.
| With many good wishes, Adieu.