Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-08-10
NEW HANOVER.
ELLINGTON ACADEMY.

The undersigned We're appointed an Examining
Committee to superntend the recent Examination
of the pupils of the above Institution. In making
their report they take pleasure in informing the
friends and patrons of tie School, as we'll the
public generally that in the discharge of their duty
they but add their testimony to the satisfaction
expressed by all who were present that occasion
At the present day most of the public eXamina-
tons of students are humbugs-unwarrantable ad-
vertisements of schools the result of special prcpa
ration on certain sections chapters In this way
students are made to show off to advantage TO the
promiScuous crowd, when really ignorant of the
branches of study examined on. No such dccep-
tion was used on this occasion but the pupils were
examined on any part Of the studies pursued The
result satisfied US that they have been properly
taught-that they have been induced to know what
they have gone ovcr-that the correct methods of
teaching have been observed by teacher and learner.
The promptness, intelligence and accuracy of the
answers to the questions prorounded assured us of
the careful and thorough instruction. and proved
that the great ends and aims of getting an educa-
tion, which to think. to reason, to observe to
discipline the mind, as well to acquire knowl-
edge, had been carefully kept in view
In giving account of the exercises. we prefer
to scneralize results rather than to detail infinitely
the respective branches of study, and the in
which individual pupils acquitted themselves. We
have. then, to remark that the tests offered to the
as in all the other departments of study, proved
well-irectcd diligence on the part of the teacher
and his classes, and showed that There is royal
road to learning
The Principal of the Academy is Mr. Samuel w.
Clement, graduate of our State University and
native North Carol;nian Tlis examination is an
evidence of his superiority as teacher. The rigid
examination which his pupils sustained throughout
is a tribute to his devotion and skill in teaching
He has successfully labored to establish right prn-
piles in the minds of those under his care, TO enable
them to deluce correct differences and to make a
practical application of them moral and high
toned gentleman, he is recommended to the public
not alone a skfu teacher of the principles of
science and learning, but also safe guardian of
the morals of those placed under his direction Not
the least of his merits is his intention to devote his
life time to teaching. He aims to build up an In
stitution of high grade at Ellington He deserves,
and We trust will receive in this undertaking, the
aid and comfort of all who place any value upon the
advancement of morals and literature and who are
devoted to the best interests of society and to the
safety and perpetuty of our institutions He will
be materially aided in the enterprise by the praise
worthy act of the las! Legislature in prohibiting the
sale of ardent spirits within three miles of the In
! stituton, well as by the great improvement of
! the place,-now an Incorporated town,--in morals,
!; order and government.
In concluding our report, we do not deem it out
! of place to refer to the admirable address Educa
ton delivered at the close of the examination on
the 1st inst, by that talented of Wilmington,
! James A. Wright Esq. 1t was well written. well
| delivered, and well adapted to the occasion. Its
main drift was well conceived and cogent appeal
| in behalf of education. 1t abounded in practical
/ thought and elevated sentiment, and did honor to
! the head and heart of the gifted speaker. The
trustees have requested copy for publication. Tho
! audience were well pleased with the effort. His
closing suggestions to the students were in fine
taste, and eloquent His alusion, in this connec
tion to the loss sustained by the world of letters r
the death of the venerable and immortal Humboldt
| was peculiarly touching and eloquent and evincct
Just appreciation of the labors Of thrt great bcne
! factor of the human race.
S. S. SATCHWELL
"! WIZ. !. GkipY1 R SSHFhs' H's' Conn.,
| Ellington, N. c., July I'd, 1859.