The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-07-10
LETTER FROM WHEELING.
Correspondence Of the Rlchmond Dispatch.
vHrELING-wEST VIRGINIA PULPIT foIiIl-
CIANS--A LITERARY INSTITUTION.
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Correspondence OF the hlCihloNu bISl'dttH'
vHrrL1NG-wEsr VIRGINIA PULPIT roIGTI-
uANS--A LITERARY INSTITUTIONS.
WHEELING, July 5, 1866.
This city has very much improved since
my last visit prior TO the war. During the
period Of STRIFE and destruction III the South,
Wheeling wasthriving with greater rapid
ity than 1T any former time Ill her history.
She was prosperous and intolcrant A.; and
while She grew in wealth aud population,
was more and more bgotcd and cruel.
Since the war, however, she ~ im-
pro, ing and as natural effect Of wealth
and commerce, may in time become both
liberal and refined. In the late vote upon
the Registry law, which DISTINGUISHES the
best and most useful rs well rs intelligent
part of the population of West Virginia,
She cast her voice-much 10 her credit
against il. She thus finds, a. many COM
muuities have found in times past, that she
has started the tide of intolerance, which
size has not the power to check III It's way,
10 the great sea where every sentiment OF
generosity, allircspcct.ior right and justice,
are completely swallowed up. Ncrcrthe-
less, look upon Wheeling as destined to
play part in the future 10 atone for her
bad example in the past. There are wrongs
10 he rcdreSsed. The authors of these
wrongs, while they accumulated great
deal of work for the better class OF men
who are to succeed them, only vouchsate
the greater joy and enthusiasm for that
future-uot tar oil, hope, which will
undo all the vile work with which they
lave disgraced their day and generation.
The first great work for West Virginia
will be the turning out of the Methodist
parsons OF the Northern Methodist Church,
who control the deliberations of her Legis-
lature. They are men extremely lgno-
rant and as malicious and cruel as they
are ignorant. They are of that class OF
bigoted pulpit politicians which forced the
Southern Methodists TO discontinue all
fellowship and communion with the North
crn Church, and for the sake of the purity
and integrity Of their faith to put an end
10 that intercourse which was at once re-
pulsive and degrading. They have not the
iirst idea Of statesmanship-kno nothing
OF the means and measures To elevate u
nation and give prosperity and happiness
20 people--but are ever studying how
to indulge their rancorous prejudices, and
broodng like spiders from corner nests
10 their cherished malignitics. Sad is the
condition of that people who are at the
mercy of such men. Far preferable would
he the government of Il freshly imported
Administration Of Sioux, or Camanches,
or even Calmuck Tartars.
But enough Of these people, who cannot
in this age long hold sway. l have had the
pleasure Of considering matters and per-
sons Tar different from these. There Is
near this city an institution of learning
whose management and success excite the
admiration Of all who become acquainted
with il and its accomplished and devoted
teachers. | mean the Academy of the
Visitation, b. V. NJ" at Mount de Chantal.
Tins admirable school was formerly located
within the city. 1t is now distant from it
about mile and half. The spacious and
hand some buildings for the school, conser
va.ory, lodgings, play-rooms, &C., are To-
Gated upon graceful elevation in the
midst OF one Of the most rich and lovely
sections OF this highly productive and pic.
turesquc region OF country. They are de-
signed with equal good tasto and utility.
and when completed will present one of
The most Charming places on this con.
tiheht. The Sisters, who have devoted
their hearts and souls TO the great business
OF teaching, have studied how to enlichten
Ihe MINDS aud at the same time promote
the bodily strength and health of their
pupils. Here, then, they have provided
gaines that give exercise and vigor to the
frame. ihey have ten-pins, billiards, Gro.
quot, horseback exercise, etc, while fnr
inclemen, weather, large play room and
indoor amusements still maintain the great
object Of cherishing the life and energy OF
youth. There are attached to this noble
schod, 9 hundred acres of land, which Of.
ford space for beautiful walks, while q
large part Of the farm is devoted to a fine
garden and pasturage, from which are
drawn supplies for the table Of the refec-
tory.
The session of this noble school has just
been completed. A large audience Of
highly delighted and refined people at
tended the exercises and distribution of
premiums. The venerable Bishop Wheelan