North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-07-08
Wyoming Seminary.

gioitoAe VI tHe w yomiDg conference Semi.
nary Cor the present year, would report 90
follows; We feel ourselves happy in having
been appointed on this Board, both on &C.
count Of the interest we feel in this Tnstitu.
ton and in the many things we have observ-
ed in its present condition. 1t 10 true that
the Wyoming Seminary, in common with all
other institutions Of high grade. has shared
in the blishtirg influence of the times from
this cause many young men of the country
who would have been or would now be in
its classic halls, are narshalled in the tented
field. 1t is true also that the recent intro
duction ofgraded schools into our cities aud
larger towns, has temporarily caused dim
mutton ofits members. N,r has it escaped
our attention that the premises need repairs
aud the finances require careful atleut ion.
But war times We trust will not be protract-
ed, and il they should be, we need knowl.
edge quite as much IN War as in Peace ths
graded schools while they are great improv.-
ment upon the system of education in their
several localities will not ultimately impede
the prosperity of our Higher Institutions of
learning; but by cultvsting more general
interest in education, will multiply their
number and send to them grade of students
more advanced in years and profciency.-
And as to the finances, We are happy to
state thai the Trustees ars fully awake to
this question, are completing subscription
for repairs in the sum of two thousand dol.
lars, and are about to take decisive measures
to liquldate the ertiEe indebtedness of the
Concern. We understand the rooms are 10
be put in excellent order throughout aad
made az attractive as any that can be found
in the very best Institutions. It gives the
committee special atsfaction TO state the
fact Of the return of DR.. Nelson to the chief
management of the Institution, he has again
Become Principle in place of G. G. Smith re-
signed. Prof. Smith hsc done we'll for the
interests of education here. The Trustees
and the public are under great obligations to
him for his untiring and devoted Iabors for
many years. But believing the proper time
has eone, be now carries into execution O
purpose long entertained of devoting himself
fully to the Ministerial work.
The great success Dr.. Nelson has already
achived, both as an educator and financeer
will inspire the greatest confidence in ths
public mind, with regard to the future of the
Seminary. His return will be universally
felt as pledge that its halls viii soon be
thronged with scholars, and it's finances
placed ultimately on safe and permanent
basis but these most desirable ends cannot
be compassed by one man alone; the friends
ofthe Institution must co operate with him.
and is will be necessary for him to put forth
a manly and determined effort. Nothing
less than this will meet the exlgency of the
case. Every minister in the Conference 10
loudly called upon by the circumstances to
solicit scholars. And all our people should
be ready to contribute literally for the i'm
provement of its finances.
The academic year Of this Institution hss
just closed. The examination of classes
commenced on Friday the 10Th inst. and was
concluded on Monday the 22nd inst. The
pupils gave evidence ofa thorough knoyl.
edge of their studies. If We were to specify
classes we would do injustice unless we
mentioned nearly all in each department.
There are classes in Latin, Greek, French,
German, Geology, Botany, Mental and Moral
philosophy, Natural Philosophy, Algebra,
Geomotry, Surveying Trlgonometry, Arith-
metic and Grammar. Prominent among ths
departments was that of instrumental Music.
over which very competent teacher has
oh in g.
Drawing and Painting We would speak in
highly compensatory terms. Both of these
departments are in very Furnishing condl-
tiSn. The number Of pupils in the Musical
department Is unusually large, and their per-
formances at the examination excited gensr.
al admiration, the painting also exhibited
great artistic skill aud taste.
Ample arrangements are being made for es.
tablishing o. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT i'm
CONNECTION with the Seminary, which will be
under the supervision OF highly competent
Professor, with all necessary assistants
The design of the Trustees is TO furnish here
advantages for obtaining thorough CONNER.
cial education, equal to that of the best com.
merclal colleges IN the country, model bank
store etc. will be put in operation, eombn.
ing the actual business department.. with the
theoretical. A permanent Normal depart-
nent will be organized, commencing with
the next session, which will afford those dc.
string to teach, an excellent opportunity to
prepare for their vocation.
The Faculty had make ample arrangements
for the usual Anniversary Exercises; But
the public excitement on account OF the
Rebel raid in Pennsylvania, together with
the unroofing of one of the academic build
ings, by a tornado on the l7th inst, 90 de-
ranged matters that the regular exhibition.
On Tuesday the 23rd inst. vas dispensed
with. The public lost by tbs ananeement-
the pleasure they had anticipated from the
address Of Caleb VIZ. .ght ESQ. On Friday
aud Monday evenings towever, we were IA
yored with .ginal pieces IN composition and
declamau,n, which evidenced thought and
S care U. their Production. Four young la
o,es having passed through the required,
'.1urse 81 studies for graduation, received
their with annrDnriata remarks