FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD.
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Eraznination i1pthe La Yale Female Seminary.


1t is to be regretted that the Trustees of this
institution of female education, did not, through
press of business. generally attend its late exam
ination, and all unite their testimony as to the
merit of the performances. But Trustee, most
sedulous in attendance and he trusts, not incom.
F. tent tojudge, cannot forbear Offering for publi-
cation the common Impression as he has every
reason to believe, OF the very respectable, learn
ed, and polite company that honored this exami-
nation with their presence. That, in ali the oral
recitations, specimens of the fine arts exhibited,
and musical performances the young Ladies and
Misses, eVinced more than wonted proficiency
This praise may be farIessly awarded them as
we'll as their teachers, that whatever they learn.
ed at all, was learned thoroughly and understand
lngly. Indeed, it was matter Of surprise, that
the pupils could take in so aide as we'll as ncen
rate range of the Arts and Sciences in one ses-
sion's study; viz: from elegant performances in
Reading, Penmanship. Composition, and Arith.
metical sums, to those of AIgebraic, and other
higher Mathematical calculations, correct recita-
tions in Geographical. Philosophical, Botanical,
and Chemical studies, and splendid pieces ofNiu.
sic on the Piano Forte. In most Of which, ac.
companied by such questions ofthe teachers and
others as to evince general knowledge, as well
as particular acquaintance, with the treatsos on
such select studies and authors as are calculated
TO strengthen and enlarge the mind. as well as
to fit for usefulness in after life.


TO conclude, it may be considered as but re-
iterating the sentiments of those having educated
their daughters and wards at La Vallee, in say
ing, that in point of healthy location, ample ac.
commodations of buildings and the like, polite
and accomplished family society, well qualified
instructors (they are from first rate Female
Seminary in the State of New York, and there
fore pursue the same general plan of instruclion.)
and thorough, judicious system of education,
in all branches taught in the highest Female A.
cademies of our enlightened times. this Tnstitu.
ton ranks second to none, and is richly deserg-
ing the liberal patronage it has hitherto enjoyed
So far from saying the foreg Ding. in empty COM
pliment or through local prejudice. the'writer of
this. believes he declares nothing but the sober
truth outo proper spirit Of zeal to promote the
great cause Of education in general, and of this
excellent Institution in particular.


ONE OF THE TRysTEEs,