The Education of Girls is, in general, exceedingly neglected:[1] custom, and maternal caprice, often appear to have the entire regulation of it. It absolutely seems as if we supposed the sex to be in need of little or no instruction. On the other hand, the Education of _Boys_ is considered as a very important concern, affecting the welfare of the public; and although it be frequently attended with errors and mistakes, great abilities are nevertheless thought necessary for the accomplishment of it. The brightest talents have been engaged to form plans and modes of instruction:--What numbers of masters and colleges do we behold? What expences incurred in the printing of books, in researches af…
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