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5. Discourse on classical learning before the Alumni of Columbia 
College, New York, May, 1830, by John T. Irving.—This produc- 
tion is not unlike the preceding, both in its literary character, and in 
the views which it propounds on the subject of classical education. 
Itis both illustrated, and recommended by a biographical notice of 
the late eminent Dr. William Samuel Johnson of Connecticut, one of 
the most splendid ornaments of literature and jurisprudence which 
this country has produced. When he was more than ninety years of 
age he was still eloquent, and interesting; and not more venerable 
than attractive ; for, his manners were still those of finished courtesy, 
and the native vivacity his mind was scarcely repressed by his years. 
6. Address at the opening of the Classical Hall at Brooklyn, by 
Theodore Eames. Discourse on Education,-before the Wayne Coun- 
ty Education Society, (N. Y.) by Myron Holley.—Both these 
discourses display in an advantageous manner, the great object and 
importance of education, and it is very gratifying to observe men of de- 
cided talent and knowledge, giving the power of their minds, to this, 
the highest interest of the community. Mr. Holley has displayed in 
a glowing manner, the advantages of our free institutions. In all the 
addresses which we have thus concisely mentioned, it is not knowledge 
alone that is recommended ; a high moral standard is also exhibited, 
and the pupil is forcibly reminded, that knowledge, without virtue, is 
only the power, to do harm more effectually and extensively. 
1. Address at the opening of a new edifice, for the Ne ew York Dis- 
Pensary, by the Rey. J. F. Schroeder, A. M. 1830.—Thisis a pow- 
erful appeal to the better feelings of men, in behalf of the victims 
* Poverty, disease and suffering, and itis supported by many very 
‘nteresting facts, 
Mr. Schroeder is prone to give his influence in favor of good and 
liberal things, and there can be no doubt that such discourses, by en- 
lightened christian orators, produce an extensive, lasting, and happy 
‘niluence. on society. 
8. Method of acquiring a full knowledge of the English languag e, 
y A. B, Johnson, before the New York State Lyceum, at Utica.— 
An arrangement upon the plan recommended by Mr. Johnson, would 
facilitate the just and full comprehension of the English language, 
— had the alphabetical arrangement, (which he does not propose 
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