Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-11-25
from ne Messsnser.
Vermont Conference Seminary

vermont conference seminary.
Montpeiier, Nov. 20, 1865
MR. EpIroR Feeling an interest in the
cause Of iucsJion everywhere where man
can be found TO elevate and improve, attend
cd the examination and closing exercises Of
the Vermont Conference Seminary at Mont
pelier, which has lust closed iss hrst term
Much pleased with the indications OF its
cess and future usefulness, I transmit Won
few hastily written notes, which YOU can. II
you think proper, publish. | cannot men,
ton each person or class which Justly deserve
commcndation, or the criticisms which ight
perhaps be made; but will only attempt 70
reach :. general outline.
The examinations were conducted il
manner that indicated not only thorough
acquaintance with their xt-books by the
pupils, bat that they grasped she idea, and
understood the different subjects. There was
no appearance OF previous drill and prepara-
ton for examination, each student being
CURED - explain task assigned them IN the
class: they in nearly all cases responding
with that promptness and accuracy which
on the part Of the Faculty, and cheerful obe
dience bv those under their control | wish
- commend the derortment OF all present
both in the recitation rooms ana about the
grounds School being .hc hrst entrance OF
youth into the public walks of life, too much
pains cannot be taken by teachers, TO incul-
cate that obedience TO laws and regulations
which viii develop an Industrious, faithful
and lava oiGing class OF citizens.
There have evidently been many obstacles
and Inconvenience 70 overcome during this
term. which viii disappear tnc buildings
ana grounds shall be completed. Great credi,
IL due Prof Chester and his able corps of as
sistants, who have labored under great per
plexities night and Day, 70 render she school
both p.easan- thc students and satisfactory
to their friends.
None but one OF superior e1ecutise eDiiIties
could have maintained the disei pine and En-
thusiasm under such adversities as were every
where apparent The steward, Mr.. Putnam.
has also iabored under Encouraging eir.um-
stances. having moved in5o she boarding house
while IL was IN unfinished condition, and
finding Unnecessary 30 furnish accommodations
for a large number OF students but Judging
by the table ana general satisfaction mani
Tested by the hoardcrs, has noblv met thc ex
gencce OF sb~ uisce. trust IT. NAV be long
ere che trustees VII! he required 10 look FOR
his successor ~ tnr success 81 = school de-
ponds very much upon she mana cement o.
,b;s ,tararymaot Tho Seminary ~ haaufift1Ilv
located uson al elevated and pleasant plain,
just far enough from the business - the town
to ensure that quiet and repose which arc
necessary 70 thc cultivation and development
of youtn. and yes when she street - graded
(Which am Informed is now under contract
will bc easy Of access although She Trustees
have done very well considering she time and
amount Of work necessary - establish 4 first
class school, there Is much hacking. Add
tional buildings are required, she grounds
should he ornamenhed, shade trees planted.
in fact no pains should he spared which
would make the place seem cheerful, pleasant
and homcliko. All the natural advantages
1t is beautiful easy or access. IN the center
of prosperous community, ana st the Cap
| ital Of the State.
IL is one OF the most noble enterprises in
which man can engage, and, if the Church
will maintain her place in the world and
successfully wage war against she powers OF
darkness, they must open wide the gates OF
knowledge and educate the rising generation
! It is not enough that coming men have as
good a chance as those who are now passing
of Of the stage of action Steamboats,, Rail
roads, and Telegraphs are advancing the
world, so that it demands moro OF tho rising
generation than has ever been required OF any
people. AS man ID superior 30 the lower
animals. as mind is superior to matter, SO is
an Intelligent and educated people in odvanc e
OF those who follow in the old beaten ruts Of
past ages. Ii was more to the superior in
telilgence. industry, and mechanical force Of
it's people that the Government owed that
success. which the nations of the old world
SAID could never Do acquired, than to the
superior fighting qualities of its soldiers
New England has been the school-house OIL
America. Go whore you will through the vast
territory of the West, and South, and you
find more or less Of her children, working
themselves into society and like Jumps oil
ieaven, giving tone and vigor to their institu.
tons Proud OF their native land, they
cherish determination TO make the home OF
their adoption excel in those qualities which
have given their native land it's prominent
position. New England may look with a
parents pride upon the giant young states OF
the West. Already Ohio, Michigan. Illinois,