Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09

The BAPTIST FEMALE SCHooL.-Our readers
are already advised of the fact, that Mr.. Hart,
the Principal of the Baptist Female School, for
mery established at Charlottesville, some
months ago removed it to Staunton. The prox-
unity of the University, with its concourse of
young men, constituted an insuperable barrier
to the prosperity of the School at Charlottesville,
and hence it was deemed expedient to remove it
to Staunton, where no such disturbing influence
exists.
Mr. Hart has already established a high char
.acter as an instructor of young ladies, and we
doubt not that his school will merit and receive
a large share of public patronage. We are
pleased to learn that Rev. George B. Taylor,
now Chaplain at the University, but who, at the
earnest solicitation of our people, by whom he.
is SO much esteemed and beloved, has consented
at the close of the present session of the Univer
sity, to return and take charge OF the Baptist
congregation of Staunton, will unite with Mr..
Hart in the management of the School,
The association of two gentlemen of such high
character and thorough scholarship, and expe-
rience in the instruction of youth, gives to the
public the strongest guarantee that the school
will be all that parents and guardians could de-
sire
nnder the auspices of the Baptist church, just as
the present schools are, or less, controlled
by the denominations to which they are respec-
,vely attached, it will be open to scholars of all
dene limitations, and free from everything like
bigotry or intolerance.
The Ron, 'ist is one of the largest most veal
thv and INTEL igent churches in Virginia. Its
clergy are noted .pr their piety, zeal and ability.
1t can hardly be pre- Sumed that Sect embra-
cling so much of the ent erprise, good sense and
solid worth of Virginia and the other Southern
States, will prove Indifferent 20 the sacred cause
of female education. We therefore, conndent-
ly anticipate that, during the next session, the
school of Mr.. Hart will be crowded to Inc extent
OF Its capacity to accommodate. Our ADVICE TO
those who propose to become patrons OF the
school, is to apply early.
Staunton has already established an enviable
reputation, not only throughout the Southern,
but also IN the Western States, as the best place
for the education of young ladies. Our heathful
and inVIgorating climate, refined and intelligent
society, spacious churches, picturesque scenery,
facilities Reconstruction and convenience of &C.
cess, seem to be appreciated by the public al
ready. We have about three hundred young
ladies from the Southern and Western States al
school in Staunton, and we doubt not that the
baptlst school will add another hundred to the
number,
Inc success of these schools ought to stimulate
the members of the Lutheran and Catholic
churches TO greater activity Surely they arr
not more Indifferent to the cause Of female edu
cation than other denominations
The foundations of religion and morality ar,
laid by the mothers of our country. AS the
twig is bent, so is the tree inclined. How i'm
portant, therefore, is it that the females-thos,
who, in few years, are destined to be the mora
and religious instructors of the rising generation
should be prepared, by suitable education, TO
the fulflment of their sacred and responsible
duties