The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-08-11
ON THE WING.
MonOngnIIR Institute-MorEnntown and
Its Possessions.
Correspondents 1.-The InteIhgencsr.

MonohEalIR nStitnte-MOrgantoWn and
Its Possessions.
Correspondents Oithe InteIlgencer.
MoRoANrOwE, August 9th, 1870,
Just one week ago to-day wrote you
an account Of the closing of my work at
kingwood, and OF my arrival at the
Athens" but could say but little con.
cerning either the place or people, from
tho fact that l had enjoyed no oppor.
tunity OF judging Of either; but now after
q sojourn Of a week amid the culture and
the refinement Of which the good citizens
oil Morgantown boast so much, l am pre-.
pared to say that very pleasant and /
trust profitable week has been spent The
Institute has been grand success from
first TO last.
Tho teachers OF Monongalia are fully
abreast OF the times, and arc both anxious
anu willing 10 improve themselves in ey.
erythlng that pertains TO perfecting them
selves Tor their labors. One hundred and
eleven teachers were enrolled, But very
lew OF the teachers OF the county were ali.
sent, and the best part is, that the members
were present all the time. am under
oongations to County Superintendent A.
Il. Wade, Prof. D. B. Purinton, Prof, Nor.
gan OF the Morgantown Graded School.
Capt, B. $. Keenan,, County Superintend.
ent elect, aud others, for valuable assist.
anGe rendered. Revs. Snodgrass, Lowther
and Marsh gave interesting talks ut the
evening sessions, as also did Prof. Purin-
ton oil the Marshall College Normal School.
Ex'United States Senator w. T. Wiley
gave very interesting address TO tho
teachers on Thursday. It was spoken
with much OF the fervor and eloduence fer
which the speaker is famous, and; was
loudly applauded.
This closes my institute work, During
the three weeks have had the honor ani
the pleasure Of talking to go teachers. viz.
ll5 at Fairmont, 10 at Kingwood and iii
at Morgantown. What county or set nj
counties will show better record?
My stay here has been extremely nleas.
ant. find the city much improved since
my last visit in June, 1872, Main street
mas no" all disappearance Of city, while
inc hne private residences all around the
place.
On yesterday afternoon the members of
tho institute visited the University build.
Ingsln body. Professors Purinton and
Lyon didall in their power to make the visit
pleasant and profitable. The buildings
are very fine, especially the one lately
erected, and my impression is that West
Virginia boys can do no better than to at-
tend our own West Virginia University.
President Thompson left Yesterday for
UShautaqua, tor,the benefit Of his health.
lie was not able TO be present at any of
the sessions OF the institute. This was re-
gretled by all, and by none more than the
President himself.
The Morgant0wn Female Seminary. uu.
der the charge Of Alrs. ]. Il. Moore, has nm
euviablc reputation and young ladies' con
mere have the privilege OF receiving n
thorough education. The young people Of
MorgantOwn and vicinity are surely bless.
cd with good facilities educationally, in
short, all that could be asked, were the
dools OF the University open 10 ladies' as
well as gentlemen.
Prof. I, G. Miller, OF Fairmount, bas
been with us a goOdly part of the week.
That Old veteran in the service, Albert
y. DAVIS, was present at every session Of
the Institute, and took an active part in
the proceedings.
ltwas my privilege and pleasure to form
the acquaintance OF Prof. Cox, long the
leading educator, perhaps, in MononraIia
county. He has retired from actual edu-
catlonaI work at present, and is passing
his time pleasantly at his beautiful coun.
Try residence near town. AS a proof Tint
his heart is still in tho work, he was pres
ont at near rIy all tho sessions Of the Insti-
tnte' He is pleasant gentleman and a
fine scholar. ''''>'
But had almost forgotten 10 mention
Hon. j. NJ. Hagans, ex-mcmber Of Con.
grreSs and present member of the House
ot Delegates. He is llourishing finely, and
was busily engaged during the week with
business pertaining to the County Court,
term.
This County Court system, bad as IL is
must have a strong hold upon the afFec.
ttonss OF the people OF West Virginia, ior
we lust now hear that Marshall, We,zel
and Marion have refused to change II. as
lias also the county Of Preston. How do
thOse legislators now feel who labored 40
haru tor the passage OF the bills? Man ia
strange creature when he comes TO the
polls TO vote. S'''SN " WV
The crop and fruit prospect is most
excellent in Monongalia county, especial.
Iy will the corn crop be good.
! have tarried all week at the Wallace
ilo'lse, and my verde. is, that our city
hoIeIs wonld do well To copy after It