Fincastle Library 1822 - 1823 - 1824
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- Title
- Fincastle Library 1822 - 1823 - 1824
- Date
- 1822-05-27/1824-02-27
- Description
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Image 1 - A newspaper article which reads,
"FINCASTLE LIBRARY.
The Public Library in Fincastle, has commenced under as favorable circumstances as most institutions of the kind in small villages; but it still needs the fostering care of a liberal and enlightened publick. [sic] When it is considered that from the conditions of the constitution and regulations persons within ten, twelve, or fifteen miles, may participate in the benefits of this establishment, it is hoped many will become subscribers. And it is in the midst of a populous and wealthy neighborhood, if all who could conveniently spare the small subscription required, would at once come forward, it would give stability to the institution and immediately put it in the power of the directors to add so considerable a number of books to the Library as would render it interesting to most readers, and it doubtless would be a consolation to many when the frost of age has covered their heads, to think that they contributed their mite to remove the stigma placed on our country, by foreigners: 'that we are not a literary people, nor have we the disposition to become so.'
It is not in the power of art or science, to present a more noble and impressive object than a fine library, 'rich with the spoils of time.' It is a feast for the soul; it is here that man may justly feel proud of his high rank in the seale of beings; it is this that can teach him that mind is immortal, yet, will this knowledge serve to render him humble before that beneficent God, who has spread abroad with liberal baud, such various talents. Here he can be taught to know the pervading influence of genius, more powerful than the sword, and more durable than monuments of brass.
Certain circumstances renders the writer of this less interested in the promotion of this particular library, than many other persons; yet, when the winter of life is fast spread spreading its snows around him, and when the playful effusions of the muse, or even the more sober march of history no longer excited the same feeling they once aroused; yet he will remember the want of Books in early life; and earnestly advises parents not to deprive their offspring of advantages which may be obtained at so cheap a rate. It may call out talents they little know they possess, and many a mother may be proud to hail a son, whose mind has been awakened by this library, this little light in a wilderness.
Before I conclude I will take the liberty of mentioning that those who are desirous of subscribing, or wishing to know how the library is conducted, can satisfy themselves by calling on Mr. Hawkwins, and Doctor McDowell's.
C." -
Image 2 - a newspaper clipping from the Herald of the Valley dated May 322, 1823, which reads,
"NOTICE.
Agreeably to a resolution entered by the 'Fincastle Library Compnay' on Monday the 8th inst. the Library is now located at the office of F. B. Miller, Esq., where I will attend to the delivery and reception of Books, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock.
By order of the Company.
J. T. Logan, Librarian. March 15th, 1823 36 - St." -
Image 3 - a newspaper clipping, which reads,
"Notice.
THE FINCASTLE LIBRARY
Is removed to the 'Mirror' Office. The subscriber will attend to the receiving and delivery of Books.
E. W. Robinson,
Librarian
August 22, 1823." -
Image 4 - a newspaper clipping, which reads,
"Notice.
THE Members of the Fincastle Library Society will please take notice that an election will be held at the house of Mr. Jacob Rudisill, on Monday evening, the 1st day of March, for the purpose of choosing Directors, &c. to serve for the ensuing year.
E. W. Robinson, Sec'y.
Feb. 20. 31- St." - Format
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- Subject
- Fincastle
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- Publisher
- Herald of the Valley; Fincastle Mirror
- Coverage
- Fincastle, Botetourt County
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