Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-03-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

ID few days since the Scientific and CONNER
al Academy Of T. ClaIkson Taylor, at the cor
Ter of Eighth and Wolaston streets, in this
,ity, and had the pleasure of being present at
me of the Scientific Lectures of the Course on
The subject of Electricity. Maynouth's battery
of Fifty cups, which is equal to one hundred and
fifty cups of the Groves Battery, was used on
the occasion, and gave entire satisfaction. The
large and well-arranged lecture room was crowd
ed with the male pupils attached to 4. c. lay
lor's Academy and the yourg ladies under the
tuition of Il. Newlin, in the same building, to-
gether with q number Of ladies and gentlemen
who feel an interest in the Developments of Sci
ence. The entire apparatus Of Mr.. Taylor Tor
illustrating his lectures is perfect in every par
tcuar, and embraces everything required to
impart to the student thorough knowledge
of the Sciences. Mr. Taylor in a clear and
lucid manner explained to his auditors the i'm
mense value to be derived from a study Of the
Sciences, and showed in foreible manner that TO
its Developments We are indebted foF many OF
the most wonderful improvements in mechanics
and the arts In illustration of this point he
stated that the first watch ever made was manu-
featured for George the Ill, at u cost of saveral
thousand pounds. Now, by tho ageacy Of Sci.
Ance, this beautiful branch of mechanism has
been brought to such perfection, that far better
time keepers can be procured for ten dollars.
placing them within tho reach of even school
boys. lie also, stated that century ago the study
of the Sciences could only be pursued in the
highest Colleges Of the country, now, so simple
had the necessary apparatus become that the
iron and earthen cups used in the Battery he
was experimenting with, could be manufactured
in our iron foundres and pOtteries, and some Of
his had been made by his pupils. lie then dila-
ted on the great powers of Electricity as de.
haaHt
gave q series of experiments illustrating in q
simple yet striking manner the verify of his
declarations, Water was placed in two glass
tubes and then inserted in another glass YES
sci about half full Of water, the Electric agent
brought into requisltiou, and the decomposition
took place almost Immediately. The power of
electricity as henting agent was then tested,
and metals of nearly every kind were tried with
great success, some of them being entirely con
sumed and made to pass of ia yapors of various
hues. Two small pieces of charcoal were then
placed between the positive and negative poles
Of the apparatus, and the battery applied, when
the electric current caused the charcoal points to
emit light of such great brilliancy as to dazzle
the eye, and throw the rays from a tallow candle
entirely in the shade. We regard this branch OF
instruction in the Academy, as one ofincalcuabe
Importance to the rising generation, as the Sci
ence is every day developing its great benefit to
man, and its utility in mechanics and the arts.
The lecture and experiments occupied about one
honF and half, aud were highly interesting and
instructive, and we cannot but he convinced that
the information impaired TO the scholars
will amply repay them in the future for
the time spent. Mr.. Taylor's apparatus is
every way adapted to the purposes for which it
is employed and he has made himself thoroughly
acquainted with Scientific subjects His man
ner of instructing class seems altogether cal.
culated to impress upon the MUD of the pupil
lasting knowledge Of the subject on which he
is treating. This is highly essential to u rapid
advancement Of the student in obtaining per.
feet knowledge of the rich treasures which lie
hid among the works of nature, and can only bt
brought to light, and turned to the good account
of man, by the agency of the Sciences.
Mr.. Taylor's Academy is large building, wa.
erected expressly for an educational institute
and has all the modern improvements. It i,
situated in high and healthy part of the city
has fine grounds attached where the pupils max
enjoy their leisure hours in healthful aud invigo
rating exercises The rooms are heated By
steam, uniform temperature maintained, ant
the gas aud unpleasant dryness of the air
usual in rooms where stoves and furnaces art
used, are avoided, pupils are, therefore, Away
in abe enjoyment of genial atmosphere. Tn,
u
cure ease and comfort, while they do not plac,
the pupil in that unnatural position which is in
furious to health. In this particular again, Mr.
Taylor has displayed his superior judgment
an instructor of youth.
The Course Of instruction embraces Lecture
on Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Geology, As
tronomy, Physiology and all the branches whic
are taught in the best Boarding Schools in tn
country. For the thorough illustration of til
lectures o complete apparatus has been provide
excelled by but few others in the schools of tn
United States. Mr.. Taylor aims to make til
knowledge gained by the pupil in each branel
taught thorough and practical. Frequent ex
amnations and repelitions are consequently re
quired, in order to make lasting impression Oh
the mind. As education consists in drawing gu
the powers of the mind, more pains is takei
during the recitatOns to elicit reason, than t
have verbatim tecitals OF the language of III
text books. In this Academy you can have al
the advantages to he found in the best Boardin
Schools. Mr. Taylor does not accommodate hi
students with board, but when desired, will at
tend to providing those from a distance witt
a comfortable home, during the progress of thei
studies As an evidence Of the great prOhciene
made by his scholars and the popularity of thi
Academy, we would state that he has now niue
~ scholars under his charge and was com
PEELED to refuse some thirty applications at tn
commencement Of the present scholastic year
for want of accommodations MIR. Taylor ha
purchased the interest of u, Newln in th
building, and has it in contemplation to estab
lish a Primary School for Boys in the seconl
story now occupied as Select School for Youu
Ladies', il not rented for similar purpose agaiu
He is assisted by corps Of instructor
in every way fully competent to give instruction
in the various departments cOnGded to them -
The Principal is gentleman of fine scholarl,
attainments and has much experience in the pro
lession Wilmington may justly be termed thu
Athens Of Delaware, and among all her numer
Gus institutions Of learning there is none NOR
meritorous or moro richly deserving of publ
favor, than Taylor's Scientific and Commercial
Academy. We do not hesitate to commend
to DelaWarians having charge Of tie education
of young men, as worthy Of their confidence an,
support
Cam TO THE PuBLIc.-The committee of citi
zens to superintend a concert for the benefit Q
the poor of this CITY, deem it due to the publi
that they should make a statement, showing tn,
amount of money received and how and by whoa
expended:
Tickets sold by the committee previous to th
concert, 1894 at 90 cents, Sl9o Il
Sold ut the door, 954 AZ Il
Total Tickets, 1875 S247 81
Donation from citizens, . 81
Total amount of money, S25O,0
Expended by the Committee:
For Becks Band so G.
Misses McCaffrey, 81 OF
Printing and posting bills, &C., 80 q
VIM. Harper, for piano hire, : 5t
Rent of hall, (gas burncd) 10 0(
Total expenses, sl6l IL
Leaving for charitable purposes 50 o.
This sum has been expended as follows:
Donation The House of Industry, $50 0C
By DR.. ]. F. Wilson 10 charity, 10 0(
JOS A. Heston, " s OF
Isaac Pyle. 10 l.
VIM. Lippinoott, Z" 8 0C
DR.. Foster, d" 8 OC
Tnhn u McTaor a c