Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-07-08
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IIlIInoann AcadenY.

The undersigned were appointed an Examining Com
mitee to supelintend the recent Examination of the
pupils of the above Institution In making their report
they take pleasure In informing the friends and patrons
of the School, as well as the public generally, that in
the discharge of their duty they but add their test
mony to the satisfaction expressed by all who pres
ent on that ocC aston.
At the present day most of the public examinations
Of students humbugs-unwarantab advertisements
of schools the result of special preparation certain
sections or chapters In this way students made
show off to advantage to the prOmscuous crowd, when
really ignorant of the branches OF study examined
No such deception used this occasion but the
pupils examined any part OF the studies pursued
The result satisfied that they have been properly taught
that they have been induced to know what they have
gone the correct methods Oteachng have been
observed by teacher and learner The prOmptnes nte-
gence and accuracy OF the to the questions pro-
pounded assured US of the careful and thorough nstuc
ton and proved that the great ends and aims getting
education which to think, to reason to observe to
discipline the mind well to acquire knowledge had
| been carefully kept IN view.
In giving an account of the exercises, we prefer to
generaze results rather than to detail mnutey the
spective branches of study, and the in which
divdua pupils acquitted themselves We have then
to remark that the tests offered to the pupils in Mathe
mates and the Languages as well as in all the other
departments of study proved well directed diligence
tire part Of the teacher and his classes and showed that
| d" there is no royal road to learning"
| The Principal Of the Academy is Mr.. Samuel W
Clement graduate of our State University and ma
tive North Caronian. This examination is evidence
of his superiority a teacher The rigid examination
which his pupils sustained throughout, is tribute to
his devotion and skill in teaching He has success
| fully labored to establish right principles in the
minds Of those under his care, and to enable them
to deduce correct differences and to make practical ap
plication Of them. A moral and high toned gentleman
he is recommended to the public not alone skilfu
teacher OF the principles of science and learning, but also
DF IF
his direction but the least of his merits is his intention
to devote his life time to teachings. He aims to build
up Institution of high grade at Ellington. He de
serves and trust will receive in this undertaking the
aid and comfort of all who place any value upon the ad
of morals and literature and who devoted
to the best interests of society and to the safety and per
petuity of institutions. He will be materially aideC
in the enterprise by the praise worthy act OF the las
Legislature in prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits
within three miles of the Institution well by thu
great improvement of the place,-noW incorporated
! town,-in morals ORDER and government
In concluding report, do not deem it out o
place to refer to the admirable address Education de
vered at the close of the examination the lst inst
by that talented of Wilmington, James A. Wright
ESQ., 1t well written, well delivered, and we'll adapt
ed to the occasion. It's main drift well conceived
and cogent appeal in behalf of education. 1t abounde
in practical thought and elevated sentiment, and d
honor to the head and heart of the gifted speaker Th
trustees have requested a copy for publication Th
audience well pleased with the effort. His CLOSING
suggestions to the students were in fine taste and elo
quent. His alusion, in this connection to the loss
tanned by the world OF letters the death of the
cradle and immortal Humboldt peculiarly touching
and eloquent and evnced Just appreciation of the Ia
bors of that great benefactor of the human race.
i S. S. SATCHWELI,
WILL. D. SOMERS,
VIC. GRADY,
! Examining Committee.
Ellington, n c., July I'd, 1859.