Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-07-02
EDUCATIONA

Ir0qreSsipe SPIRIT Of our Educational fntft-
tuti0ns-T Taylor and Jdckson's NeD
Buiiding-Hs Appointments, Scientific ar
ranqensnts and Adpantdgss-Rurdl loca-
tion of the Students Residence--Ptc-
turesQIe and Romantic Surroundings, &c.
Last Wednesday morning we had the
Measure of an introduction TO the Scientific, /
Classical and Commercial Academy Of
Taylor & jackson, the students new resi-
dence, and Dird's-eye view Of the Della
ware, as seen from the observatory of this fine
structure. The Academy, as all know, is
centrally located on the corner OF Eighth and
Woolaslon streets, and was formerly known
as T. c. Taylor's Academy, but is now pre-
sided over by T. Clarkson Taylor and Mil |
ton jackson, b. s., Principals. 1t was
founded in 1857, by T. Clafkson Taylor, and |
is so conducted as TO meet the wants OF a
large class of parents who wish 10 give their |
sons a liberal English and Classical edu.
cation.
On entering the buildings we are soon
made aware of the fact that they were erect
ed expressly for school purposes, and on
looking around we find that they are fur
nished with excellent desks, ample black
boards, cocoa mating, and all the modern
improvements calculated TO facilitate the
business of teaching. Everything that can
conduce To the health and comfort OF the
student hus been carefully provided. The
rooms are well ventilated, and being heated
with steam, the gas and unpleasant dryness
of the air that so often accompanies the use
of furnaces and stoves are avoided, while a
pleasant, healihlul and uniform temperature
is maintained. The course of study is ad
mirably classified, and so arranged that
student Is not compelled to pursue a study
in which he feels no special interest Great
care has been given to the arrangement OF
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mental discipline with rapid advancement.
A broad foundation is here land for the edu
cation of professional or of active life. The
academic course comprises four years-three
terms each year--and constitute the prepa-
ration for the first or second year of the best
colleges. Bookkeeping staught in theory
and practice; but no student is advised to
enter upon his commercial studies until lie
is thoroughly grounded in such preparatory
studies as shall enable him 10 make short
work of it, and then TO Immediately Ell Ter
business. Especial reference is had TO the
practical application OF chemistry 10 the
manufacturing arts, agriculture, and vege-
table and animal lite. This subject is illus
I trated by about twenty lectures, in which
are performed most OF the experiments
mentioned IN The text books. The course OF
analytical chemistry pursued in the labora.
Tory is such as 10 famiharlze the student moi
only with manipulaions but with the
characters aud mutual relations OF common
inorganic compounds, so that he shall be
I cOmplent TO detect Tie composition Of ferti
Z li2ers, SOILS and minerals, or the presence o
poison In food. The subject is systematically
3 arranged, each student performing his testi
and keeping his notes Ut the work. The
laboratory Is furnished with a large ant
4 complete set OF chemical apparatus, which
, is placed at the disposal of Students who
n are also provided with Reagents for analy
sis in the wet md dry ways. A large assort
ment OF chemical specimens, and collection
OF several hundred minerals, are admirabl,
r classified and arranged in cases, and in ad
dition is the valuable John jackson collec
ton OF FOSSILS aud minerals. AT this academy
the students have the privilege oi commodi
Gus play grounds and gymnasium. In th
Y latter the system ui Dio Lewis is used, AM
I ii is well supplied with apparatus. This
$ not only great benefit in maintaining vlgO
e rous health, but as a source of real physica
n culture, is held in high esteem by student
8 and parents.
L Reluctantly leaving the college and til
stores oil knowledge ii contains, we pas
>, out into Eighth street, and pleasant wal
:, OF lew minutes through the most pleasar
e portion OF our city, brings us TO Eight
II and Fiankhn Streets, the sito ol the Stl
800 49, - Formerly the distnI
u patrons OF tile Academy placed their sons /
1t private families or secured rooms in publ
'e boarding houses, but during the past year
Di residence expressly Tor students has bet
A. maintained. This was soon found mad
a quale to meet the increased demands of the
lie patrons, and il became necessary TO erect
larger and more commodlous building.
ie large tract of land, located In one Of Il
r most desirable and elevated situations to
ie found in the suburbs, was chosen, and I
IL the first of May ground was broken and Il
e foundation commenced On the twent
IS fifth of next August 1t is to be complete
is The plans and drawings were made
ig Milton jackson, and nothing has been ON
r ted to render this the most complete bull
rs ing of lis kind IN the country. II has fro
oI oil forty-two feet, IS seventy feet deep, o.
oil lour stories high, and the whole is surmou
'st ted by large observatory, containing
ld windows. On the first floor is an airy a
US commodious dining room twenty by thir
oil SIX feet, kitchen and laundry, the latter
y, arranged that the whole force of heat lrt
th the heater can be turned into it, thus dol
ne away with the Inconvenience OF a raj
ed wash day. Store rooms coal bins, and |
us other necessities OF a well.ordered house {
'W on this floor conveniently arranged. Ba
al OF this Is porch extending along the rear
All the building. On The main floor are 1
me double parlors, large, light, and well VI
zen lilalcd room Tor any student who, on
Ia count OF sickness, may requiret to be remoN
rly from the rest and have particular attenn
This room is fitted up with particular reg
tef for an invalid's necessities, being prOviC
all with a register, hot and cold water, an
me water closet. Back of this is the library O
IN reading room, opening out upon verand
'ne which extends along the whole rear OF
ing house. This is 10 be the students own roc
III TO which they will have free access at
ON times. 1t will also serve as the collect
us room, where each week the assembled
n.y. penis will receive lessons of moral inslI
loI tiOn, and hear read portions OF the Bi
peu The rest of this floor IS devoted to the usi
lh the family in charge and three rooms
re- servants. On the third floor are twelve la
me airy bed rooms, and three bath rooms.
the fourth story, which is six inches higher Il
eau the second story, and nine feet six inc
ing high IN the clear, contains thirteen
'oP. room, and is The most delightful part OF
ll1, nOuse. Along the whole front oil the bu
md, ing is broad and beautiful verandah. I
Nho engraving in the College catalogue is q ia
had iul portrait OF the building, aud is lroI
ave drawing made by the Principal, Mil
OF Jackson.
gate From the Observatory we command
-. best view o Wilmington to be oblai
dis anywhere. Looming up on every band
ing rivers, railroads, miles oil rich, thriving Ia
up scape, dotted over with charming villas
orn noble country seats. while peepinp fl
not among gIoyes of forest trees are 10 be S
the gables Of pretty little cottages. Fal
'ck- the distance one can look up tue Bran,
lul- wine as far as Riddle s Banks; up and do
or the noble Delaware TO Marcus Hook
and Fort Delaware, taking in Peunsgro
or WoodstowD, Sulem, Sharpstown, N
the Castle, and Delaware City twenty miles
be. low; across the Chrstlana Valley to Il
rIed Hill, Chestnut Hill, and Newark fourtI
To miles away.
In front of the residence, which is TWEEN
to five feet from Franklin street, is the q
der Park, which some day will he an ornam