The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-02-03
SCHOOLS.
The CuIIeOka school and the
Pulaski Schools.

Mr.. EDIToR:-On a recent visit
to Culleoka 1 was surprised at the
large number Of half grown boys
and young men traversing the
streets of the village in the early
morning. Upon inquiry, learned
that they were attending the school
of the Messrs. Webb, who have
earned their widespread reputation
as educators, and are now realizing
the fruits Of persistent and well di-
rected effort in their profession.
Their school numbers 100 pupils, or
nearly so, ifty-fve Of whom are
from different counties and States
abroad The citizens board these
youths at twelve dollars per month,
a very moderate sum, and yet it az
gregates in ten months six thou
sand, six hundred dollars. Add to
this the necessary expenses for
books, stationery, clothing, DC, for
each pupil, and we see how great
blessing pecuniarily the school is to
the village. I must say, however,
that 1 was mortified to ind as many
as a dozen of our brightest and most
promising bows seeking in that nm
pretending village the facilities Of
an education, which ought to be, but
have not been, provided at home.
Reckoning their tuition at $2750
and their board at $4,000 per ses-
sion of five months, and these twelve
boys carry out of Pulaski 81, 100 in
ten months. Add to this the Incl
dental expenses of each pupil, and
we may safely assert that Culleo ka
reaps a benefit of $4,000 per annum
from Giles county for educational
purposes. Comment is unneces-
sary. 1t is due to Col. Rogers, Col.
Alternately and Prof Dickinson, who
have no superiors in their profes-
sion, to say the fault is not with
them. They are able, competent and
industrious. They have tried faith
fully to build up a school in Pulas-
Xxi and failed, because they have not
been properly supported by the citi-
zens, whose every interest should
have prompted active cooperation
in that direction. But, sir, while
we deplore the shameful neglect, the
suicidal policy of the people to ward
Giles College, we feel encouraged
at the growing prospects of Martin
Female College. The building is
complete, the President, DIR. Rivers,
is too well known as a highly culti-
waited christian gentleman and sue
cessful teacher to require any thing
save the knowledge of his connec-
tion with the College, to insure its
triumphant success. Miss Tennle
Beattie, who has heretofore given
perfect satisfaction to her patrons.
finds her labors lightened by the as
sistance of Mrs. Adams, the moru-
ments of whose faithful and all-suf
ticient work are scattered all ovel
our sunny South. Able, expert
enced, active, Jealous and devoted
to her profession, she is an acquisi
tion to the College, of which every
one feels gratifed. These three
(aided by Mrs. Menifee, whose ami
ability, gentleness and patience
coupled with a high order of menta
culture, eminently fit her for tn,
primary Department., make up :
faculty equal to any in America
Miss Bena Childress as the artis
and Miss Mcclellan as musician
are indeed crowning ornaments tC
this substantial faculty. And then
the venerable President, ever care
full of the comfort and health o
those entrusted to his care, has Sc
cured the services of Mrs. Gilmer a
Matron, than whom no one is NOR
generally or favorably known
throughout the South. thorough,
conversant with hygienic laws,
skillful and patient nurse, an expe
rienced housekeeper and finishes
cook, highly accomplished, polit
and affable, she IS an Invaluable &C
2 QUESTION to the establishment.
We have all the prerequisites Of
l first class educational centre for ou
daughters. win the people of Pu
! laski and Giles county sustain it
E We shall see. CIvIs.
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