*Gone to Texas.

Examination ut Franklin Acade-
my.-EXhihitiOna ut the Theatre.
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The pupils OF the Franklin Academy were ex.
amined last Monday and Tuesday, We were
not present, but learned l,om those who were
that the scholars did no, give that general salts.
faction whchs It's patrons had expected or would
desire. IN saying this, We would not Gull
laurel from the wieaths which the teachers have
drservedly woa. We believe they have labour-
ed asslduously in their vocation, and that they
are amply qualified for the dNties assigned them,
but that their duties are more odiou, ttAn they
can possibly perform. We know that the insll
tuition from previous bad management is IN debt
aud that the Trustees are usint every exertion
for It's lelel This is reason assigned for Ell.
ploylng so few teachers as are now in its SER
VIE. Whether this course is dictated by sound
policy and the future prosperity Of the institution,
may at least be questioned


On Tuesday and Wednesday evening, the
young men and boys OF the Academy, gave an
exhibition OF their theatrical talents to crowded
houses. The citizens took lively interest in
the performance. Many persons, on both eve
nnss, were compelled 10 leave foT want Of
seats.


Many ofthe young men acquitted themselves
well. We would meRton Argyle Kerr, (neph-
ew Of Col, Argyle { mpbell,) Masters, Overall,
Beuoil, and others, whose faces, in their theatri-
cal dress, we did not recognise. The deepest
attention was manifested by the audiance, as a
proof of the general satisfaction given. AT The
close OF the exercise, Mr. Payne, teacher in
the Academy, delivered in beautiful stzlena .
chaste and well composed Grafton on


of education, which met the applause


dence We hope its author will germ b
lay ii before our readers.


A Mr. Murry,we believe from Tennessee closed
the exercises on Wednesday by singing in most
enchanting style. to The very great satisfaction Of
the audience, some very appropriate songs. His
imitation ofthe French horn in all its variations,
elected the most enthusiastic applause. Thus
ended the performance.