New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-21

RxanInasasa q Straight Universfty.
Tho examination exereises at the close Of
the fall term of Straight University closed
yesterday afternoon. The rudimentaKy and
lower classes had been examined for tho
most part on Monday, and yesterdays ex-
ercises comprised principally tie more ad-
vanced classes.
A considerable audience was assembled,
comprising several leading citizens and
olergymen. The exercises were commenced
with vocal music, the organ accompaniment
by one Of the teachers. The music was re-
markably well executed, both in tone and
time, and We noticed o marked improve
ment in expression.
The class in higher arithmetic was exam
ined, under the charge of Professor VII
Eams, in the roots and progressions, the ex-
amples given the pupils to solve being by
no means easy ones; nor were the cues
tions cut and dried. Any one competent to
Judge could perceive that the examination
was specimen of the everyday working Of
the class, and that, consequently, 4 showed
the real progress Of the pupils.
The examination in algebra, under the
same teacher, was equally satisfactory. 1t
was not pretended that these pupils were
finished algebraists, or that they had not
yet long way to go; but it was undeni-
ably evident that they had made solid pro-
gress. Even the mistake that q pupil
would occasionally make when demonstrate
ing on the black board was proof that the
examination had not been rehearsed. One
Of the lads, named Charles Bowen, showed
that he thought out for himself the solu-
tons Of the problems by his use Of an ocea-
sioual word of his own coinage to help out
his illustration. A young girl Of about IF
! teen, named Amelia jackson, WAS remark
ably facile in her answers. Several extern
pore examples, to test her progress, we're
given by ex Administrator Pierce, all of
which were answered with little hesitation.
The class in natural philosophy, number
| ing about forty, made a very satisfactory
| examination, answering the questions by
the teachers, and particularly the unex-
pected ones by visitors, with promptness
I showing that some of them were already
making progress in the combination of ideas.
The class in the History Of the United
| States, one of the largest examined, passed
| through as full examination az could be had
| showed that they had faithfully nemorized
| the main facts Of both the earlier and later
! history of the country.
The classes in geography and nlAp-draw
| ing. taught by Mrs. Marsh, were highly
| creditable to the instructress. And we may
| remark, that although we have not cspe-
cially mentioned the names of the teachers
general progress of the pupils Ii full evil
dence of the ability of those who have
! charge Of their instruction.
At the close of the examinations o short
| address was made by Rev. Mr.. Healy,
| giving brief review of the progress OF the
| university and it's future prospects. He
was followed by Colonel E. W. Mason, who,
after adverting to the origin of the institu-
ton, touched in fOrcible terms upon the
duties Of the friends OF universal education.
Mr.. Van NOrden then made few remarks,
! and was followed by eX-Admini, traitor Z.
w. Pierce, whose ccgent address was liz
tened to with deep attention.
In noting the examination of the present
! term and comparing it with the examine
| ton held in June last, we find that while
| the scholars ID the primary branches and
| lower grades are constantly increasing,
| there are more scholars Of high grade than
| formerly, as a large number OF the pupils
] are not disposed to torsake tie advantages
! afforded by the institution while there re-
| mains anything to learn.
There have attended this institution, du
| ring the term Just closed, six hundred and
| seventy-right pupils, which shows sn in
| crease over any previous term; and nctwith-
| standing the capacity eff the building. 8 time
| may come when more room may be needed,
| particularly If the institution continues to
| DO conducted under its present conditions.
| But it ID to be hoped that efforts Will be
| made by the increase OF schools in other
! quarters vi the city. eventually to adapt The
| uni. ersity to the higher grades of scholar
seen by perusing the catalogue and ascei-
! tanning how many OF those attend who i've
| in distant quarters of the city.
! With the close OF the present term, Pro
| fessor Tucker leaves the institution 10 take
| similar position in Tusaloo College, Misss-
| sippi. Professor Tucker leaves behind the re-
| greet of associates, and the high espect Of all
| with whom he has had intercourse. as u
| teacher OF great ability, who has done
large share toward Bringing the institution
| to ats present state OF eiliGioncy as {: means
| of education. Professor Tucker viii be
| succeeded by Professor j. +. Fuller, a. n,
| who brings with him Il high character as
! teacher. Professor Fuller is graduate OF
Amherst College, Massachusetts, and has
1or many years niieu tAo position OF super
| intendent OF Public instruction in Wis
! consiu.
| The following ia the list of teachers fer
the ensuing term, in addition to Professor
| Tucker: p. ri. Williams, A. NJ. professor OF
English Literature, and principal OF normal
department.; Rev. c. Z. Maistre, A. NJ, pro-
fessor Of French Language and Literature;
f. Wertheim, A. H., professor OF Ancient
Languages; Mrs. j. s. Marsh, instructor in
| instrumental music; Mrs Mary V. Marshall,
Miss Sarah Il. Hitch, Miss Nellie A. Ansell
and Miss Mary A. Thompson. teachers of
| English.
| The Attakapas Register brings as this re-