The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-06-15
For the Standard.

MEssRs. Ep1ToRs will you allow this
article place in the columns of your excel
lent. paper It is not often the writer tres
passes upon YOUR valuable time or the pa
thence of your readers. do not purpose
writing on politics, Notwithstanding 1T Is the
all-absorbing theme of the day, and l readl
" admit invested with unusual interest TO
the neople. Very important issues are pTesen-
ted and have to be solved by the nation,
deeply affecting the interests OF the present
and future generation OF Americans, the
merits of which 1 confess my jncompe-
tencv to discuss but to you, Messrs. Editors,
that task can be safely entrusted.
This article is designed to express the
writer's appreciation of the untiring zeal, en-
eyey and success of the Rev. James g. Crisp,
Principal of Mount Bethel Academy, IN I'M
parting thorough knowledge OF the theo-
rv and principles of education to his pupils.
Mr. Crisp has been engaged in teaching
school number of years at Mount Bethel,
and on Friday, the 51st day of May last, his
session closed by public examination oil
his scholars on the various branches OF learn
ing embraced in their studies. The day, the
season and the exercises were all pleasant
and interesting. Your correspondent has
attended many similar occasions and Others
where greater pretensions are claimed, and
probably unmerited honors bestowed than
are expected to attach TO the humble coun-
try school teacher in his plain, unadorned
l0a school house, The writer would respect
fully claim for this class of teachers and
schools a higher standard of appreciation
than is generally conceded to them, especi-
ally would he do so in view OF the peculiar
condition and circumstances of the people
of North Carolina. Owing to pecuniary en-
barrassments and other causes, the mind and
intellects of our children, if improved at all,
must rely upon local schools for education.
I venture the ascertain, that not more than
one present in two hundred cases afford the
means to send their children to distant col
leges and educate them.
Mr. Crisp's scholars exhibited admirable
proficiency in Grammar exercises, evincing
rare tact and skill on the part of the teachers
of imparting practical as we'll as theoretical
knowledge of that essential branch of edu-
cation. Indeed. no branch of learning
taught by him is otherwise than thoroughly
taught. Mathematics, Geography, History,
Rhetoric, Philosophy and Latin receive spe-
cial attention in his school. l have hardly
ever seen more interesting group of schol-
ars than those of Mount Bethel Academy,
composed mainly of young ladies, girls and
small boys. The young ladies compositions
did much credit to their teachers, their
taste and their hearts.
After the examination closed, by special
request OF the patrons and pupils of the
school, r. L. Patterson, Esq, delivered an
address OF Mr.. Patterson's address l need
only say that it was conceived in admirable
taste, delivered in excellent style and deligh-
ted the numerous and intelligent audience
in attendance. Mr.. P.'s advice to the youths
of the country to strive for knowledge and
persevere in industry, to emulate the
great and good men of our country in
patriotism and love of country, met with a
warm response in every bosom present who
desired the peace and prosperity of our
country.
Rev. Mr. Crisp will resume his school at
Mount Bethel, 1st of August next. Mount
Bethel Academy is situated about midway
between Lenoir and Wilkesboro,' in Cald-
well County, near the confluence of Kings
Creek and the 9adkin, in fine, healthy
country near the rich lands of the Yadkin
Valley and Kings Creek with fine mountain
scenery in view. Mr.. Crisp's efforts to i'm
part knowledge deserves liberal patronage
from the public. VISITOR.
Caldwell County, June 6, 1867.