power, are not necessary for us to gaisl ! seat Tn the councils of the natioi.-- No. Virtue, learning and integrify. are alone snecessary-these alone, will be a sufficient guarantee for our success.-

 What one amongst us does not wish to equal the heaYen-laught eloquence of a Patrick Henry, who from obscurity and poverty, arose 10 the ioftiest summits of iame2 Is there one that would not be proud of the honors Of an Andrew Jackson; a John Q. Adams, or a Tho mas Jefferson? Not one I should pre- sume. Now, with all those bright cx- anaples before our youthful minds, does It not excite one thought of emulation one thought of equalIing, if not their oratorial powers, at least their virtues. Having now urged few of the many motives that should encourage parents and children in the acquisition ol useful knowledge, we now could wish that ev- cry citizen of M'ieans Bottom would be unanimous iii the support off tfis and. like institutions. The teaching of youth is an arduous and painful task, unless properly appreciated by parents. None oi us can fern an adequate con ceptioa of 1t unless we have tried it. sincerely hope that the present teach CT of tnls institution may be sufficiently sustained in his views. May his pupils march forward ii tic paths of learning and science.---Aiay they be deep and erudite scholars--eloqaent in the de- fence of truth and virtue, and may they be amply rewarded by the smiles and appreciation of their fc!low-citizens

 

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