The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1860-09-18
For tie Mlelligencer.
Address at Barker's Creek.

GENTLEMEN: Having observed the notice in your
paper that our friend, Col. Warren D. Wilkes, at
the request of numerous citizens, would deliver an
address. upon the important subject of Education
at Barkei's Creek Church on last Saturday, we
wendcd our way thither for the double purpose of
hearing the speech and mingling with the citizens
of that hospitable and intelligent community.
The exercises of the day were in progress on our
arrival. At o'clock, we understood, began the
examination of Grammar School taught under
the Lamar system by Prof Moore, of Geo. The
patrons of that gentleman appeared highly pleased
and we doubt not from what we heard that the
entire class acquitted themselves with credit. At
- o'clock the examination was suspended and
recess given of one hour for dinner.
On re-assembing at the church, Col. Wilkes look
the stand ind addressed the audience for one hour
and hree-quarters in an eloquent, thoughtful anu
mpassioned style upon Education, in its relation
to the Family, the Church and the State" lie
discussed eaborate'y the position of the Peacher-
his high and solemn responsibilities; exposed the
proveling views so extensively entertained OF Ills
mission by the Masses and how fatally these views
reacted on the teacher in too many instances
proved his mission divine one, and pointed out
what his qualifications should be as divine agent,
and what style of education is demanded by the
times. He then drew glowing portrait OF the
Preacher as o teacher, who, in his office, was pre-
eminent and admitted of no rivalry; pointed out
the beautiful analogy between the offices ofpreacher
JTo tbnnd drntv q tnuchiur nicture OF
the Father and Mother as teachers; the Importance
of their enforcing by precept and example, correct
principles, and illustrated by the light of history
the power of their instructions, and closed with
stirring appeal to the young ladies and gentlemen
present TO prepare themselves to act well their
parts in the drama of life.
We will not, Messrs. Editors, for fear of doing
him an injustice, attempt further synopsis of the
aGrcss of Col w., which was received by the large
AMI respectable audience with rapt attention and
unfaggng interest throughout, and caused feel
ing of regret among oil when he closed. 1t has
never bceg oar privilege to hear anything from the
lips of any man which was better adapted to the
place and circumstances, more truthfully eloquent
or elected warmer encomiums than did Col. W's.
effort on this occasion.
Upon the conclusion of his address, The meeting
called R. y. Wright Esq, to the chair, and W. c.
Norris and James II. Emerson to act Secretaries,
when complimentary resolution was passed and
committee appointed to request copy tor publ
cation We are not aware that the request will be
complied with, but trust that the author will yield
private considerations to TIE wishes OF friends in
this instance.
After the address, iLo examination of The Cram
mar class was resumed ana CONCLUDED.
The day was happily spent, and none Will treas
urc its pleasing incidents with more gg' eiil mem
ories than your correspondent,