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DISTRICT SCHOOL JOURNAL.

ALBANY, SEPTEMBER, 1847.

TO TOWN AND COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS.

The proprietors of the Journal return their thanks to the superintendents, for the kind as sistance which they have afforded in correcting the Post Office list of the Journal.

The list has been found to be very incorrect, and it is hoped that when all the superintendents shall have answered the questions asked in the July number, very little complaint will be heard in future concerning the bundles of the Journal

left uncalled for in the Post Offices.

If the superintendents will only aid the proprietors, in this matter, all difficulty will be over

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The anniversary of this assoccation was held on Wednesday and Thursday, the 4th and 5th of August, at Rochester. The president, Mr. Joseph McKeen, was in the chair, and the exercises were appropriately opened with prayer, by the Rev. Dr. Luckey, one of the Regents of the University, followed by a brief address by the president.

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This meeting of the association was the largest that has been held, comprising members of the profession from all the various grades of schools in the State. It was an impressive sight to look on so large a collection of educated men and women, who had come forth for a little time from their places of labor, to quicken one another in their work,-to utter the word of encouragement,— to discuss the principles by which they should be governed in their intercourse with the youthful mind, and to claim from a public too slow to appreciate their toils and their worth, the just respect in which the PROFESSION as a body ought to be held. In looking at this body of Teachers, gathered from all parts of this great state, we were struck with the expression of deep earnestness which characterized every countenanc e. It was plainly to be read, that they had not come together to trifle away the time.

One of the most gratifying characteristics of the meeting was the spirit of harmony which pervaded the entire body. All seemed to be earnestly seeking to find the truth, and to embrace it. The subjects discussed were various, some of them of paramount importance; and yet there appeared no disposition among the speakers to form their opinions without arguments, or to condemn by wholesale, and unheard, all those who happened to hold different opinions. The reports on the various subjects, generally gave evidence of careful thought in the preparation, and many of them were highly profitable, because highly

instructive.

It is not our object-because we have not the means at hand to do it-to give a detailed report of the proceedings of the meeting. We may in

a future number of the Journal, present some of the prominent measures and resolutions.

The association was disappointed in the failure of Rev. Dr. Nott, to be present to deliver the address expected from him. An able and instructive address was delivered on Wednesday evening, upon the "Study of the English Language," by scholarship and discriminating research. A well Mr. McEligott of New-York, evincing profound written and forcible address upon the "Bible in on Thursday evening. At the close of the reguSchools" was given by Mr. Bulkley of Albany, lar business of the association, brief, but pertinent addresses were made by several distinguished Barnum Field, esq., of Boston, Mass., and Rev. Dr. teachers from other states, among whom were Proudfit, Prof. in Rutgers' College, New Jersey. of Rochester with accustomed liberality, afforded It ought also to be mentioned that the citizens free accommodations for the meetings in a comtained the delegates at a reduced rate, in a style modious hall, and that the various hotels enterhighly satisfactory to all concerned. The beautiful village of Auburn was selected as the place of the next annual meeting, and when the association adjourned, the affectionate grasping of hands at parting, among friends that acknowledged a common sympathy in a common cause, gave promise that next year a large gathering of attached friends would gladly hail the returning anniversary. Long may this noble band live to carry on their work of usefulness, and long may the same spirit of harmony preside in their deli

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We would call the attention of superintendents to the official notice to them on a preceeding page of this No. of the Journal. It is to be hoped that suitable persons will be seasonably appointed

to fill all the vacancies in the various counties. The number of students at the school this term, is greater than ever before, and the prospect is fair for a full school during the winter. Those who come to the school with the honest intention of thoroughly preparing themselves for the office of the teacher, will have no reason to regret their choice, as there is an increasing demand for Normal teachers, upon more liberal pay.

CONTENTION.-I never love salamanders that are never well but when they are in the fire of contention. I will rather suffer a thousand wrongs than offer one-I will suffer a hundred rather than return one-I will suffer many,

ere I will complain of one, and endeavor to right it by contending. I have ever found that to strive with my superior, is furious-with my equal, doubtful-with my inferior, sordid and base-with any, full of unquietness.— Bp. Hall.

[For the District School Journal.] "ORDER IS HEAVEN'S FIRST LAW.”

It appears, from a decision of the Common School Department, published in the first volume of the District School Journal, that the authority of teachers to punish their scholars, extends, in our Common Schools, to acts done in the school-room or on the play-ground only; and that a teacher in these schools, has, therefore, no legal right to punish for improper or disorderly conduct elsewhere committed. This, then, is the law, or the regulation of the department; but this, by no means, renders it any the less desirable, that some legal provision should be made, extending the jurisdiction of the teacher, and authorising him to take cognizance of the acts of his pupils, both in coming to, and in returning from school; or else, that some arrangement by trustees, with the patrons of each school, should, if possible, be entered into, by which the parent, who has the right, shall give to the teacher, under proper restrictions, the privilege of such jurisdiction.

duced into the districts, by mutual and unanimous consent, as already suggested. In all the Common Schools, it would not be, perhaps, an easy matter to accomplish this at once; in many, however, it doubtless would be, and it is hoped, that a serious, persevering and prudent effort will every where be made, to attain, in some way, this highly desirable object.

This one regulation, with the other necessary rules for good government, being fully and universally established in our district schools, the school houses and their appurtenances properly enlarged and improved, the State Normal School and Teachers' Institutes suitably aided and encouraged by the Legislature, and our Common Schools would soon deservedly rise in public estimation, and stand, as the free schools of New-York city now stand, unsurpassed in character and usefulness. S. L. H.

COUNTY INSTITUTES.

The following list of the Institutes to be held during the coming autumn, is as full and accurate as we are able to furnish.

COUNTY.

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Albany,.
Chautauque.
Columbia,

Rensselaervile.

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Kinderhook,

October 18th,

Cortlandville,

Delhi,....

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How successful soever, our Common School Teachers may have been, in establishing good order and proper dis. cipline within their schools and school premises, it is notorious, that the conduct of their pupils, beyond those limits, on their way to and from school, is, very generally, distinguished by roughness, turbulence and grosser improprieties. To this fact, as a powerfully operating cause, is to be attributed, in a great measure, the growth and Cortland, prosperity of our private, unincorporated seminaries, over the Common Schools of our State. Where the former exist and are properly regulated, no parent who prizes, as he ought, the moral, as well as intellectual culture of his children, and who can afford to be taxed for common school purposes, and yet to pay the difference in the price of tuition, would hesitate, under such circumstances, to give the private schools his preference. And very many, throughout the state, practice accordingly.

This preference is not yielded, or certainly not justly yielded, to private schools, on account of the superior qualifications of their teachers. There are now employ. ed in the State, less than 2,000 of these teachers; whereas, the number of Common School teachers annually engaged, exceeds 11,000. From these, it is believed, that treble the number of the former could be readily selected, equally qualified, in every respect, to discharge, within school, their responsible duties. But, the teacher of a private school enjoys, over a Common School teacher, one decided advantage. The former is more independent as to the mode of government he may choose to adopt, and he thus has it in his power to consult the known wishes, and even the prejudices, of that portion of community, whom he desires as his patrons. Besides, what would not be legal in a Common School, he can render so, in a private one, by apprising his patrons, before hand, that such and such regulations will be adopted in it, and enforced; so that, if they send to his school, with a full knowledge of this fact, they, by that act, legally bind themselves to conform to those regulations. Unrestrained in this particular, and appreciating the importance of the regulation, both to himself and his pupils, the teacher of a well regulated private school, always has it distinctly understood. that every pupil, large or small, is equally accountable to him for disorderly conduct, or improper acts of any kind, as well while coming to, and going from school, as while

in it,

And this is precisely the regulation which should be established in every Common School in the State. But there is, here, a difficulty, which does not elsewhere exist. The teacher, here, is peculiarly situated. He is employed by trustees, who necessarily control his action as to the discipline of his school, and who themselves are very properly controlled by their constituents; while the whole is under the guidance and restraint of law and of the School Department. As yet, no existing law authorises the necessary innovation here proposed; and still, no law actu ally forbids it,-provided, the regulation could be intro

Delaware,
Essex,....
Genesee,
Greene,
Livingston,
Niagara,
Oneida,
Onondaga,
Orleans,.

Whitesboro'

Syracuse...

Albion,..

October 14th,..
October 18th,.

September 20th,.

October 18th..

Three weeks.
Two weeks.

Second Mon. Oct One week.

Two weeks.

Fayette,

September 28th, One week

Seneca,.
Steuben,
Hammondsport,. Last Mond, Sept.
Washington,.... Salem, .

Hornelsville.. First Mond. Oct. One week.

OBITUARY.

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Two weeks,

Died, on Monday, August 2d, 1847, at the residence of his father in West Sandlake, Rensselaer, county, N. Y., Mr. JOEL B. CONKLIN, in the 22d year of his age.

Mr. Conklin had enlisted in the cause of teaching, and had prepared

himself for his responsible position by a thorough course at the State Normal School. Graduating in the fall of 1846, he commenced his work with every prospect of success, but the intense application of his first term laid the foundation of that fatal disease-Consumption. Being anxious to continue at work, he engaged to undertake another term, but about the time he was to commence his disease assumed the ascendancy, and after a lingering sickness of three months, during which he manifested much patience and resignation, he was called to try the realities of the future state."

Taken away at so interesting a period of life, his loss will be deeply, felt; yet his friends are consoled by the belief that "their loss is his gain," and that his spirit has flown to the "mansions of eternal rest.” FRESH AIR.

Horace Mann has well said:

"People who shudder at a flesh wound and a trickle of blood, will confine their children like convicts, and compel them month after month, to breathe quantities of poison. It would less impair the mental and physical constitutions of our children, gradually to draw an ounce of blood from their veins, during the same length of time, than to send them to breathe, for six hours in a day, the lifeless and poisoned air of some of our school-rooms. Let any man, who votes for confining children in small rooms and keeping them on stagnant air, try the experiment of breathing his own breath only four times over; and, if medical aid be not at hand, the children will never be endangered by his vote afterwards."

INTEMPERANCE. -Intemperance produces a train of evils, and brings degredation, disease and death in all their dread. ful potency and horror upon its wretched victims! Who would be willing to be brought under its deadly influence? who will not shun its fatal power?

MISCELLANEOUS.

A REPUBLIC OF PRAIRIE DOGS.

BY WASHINGTON IRVING.

On returning from our expedition in quest of a lost companion, I learned that a burrow, or a village as it is termed, of Prairie Dogs had been discovered on the level summit of a hill, about a mile from the camp. Having heard much of the habits and peculiarities of these little animals, I determined to pay a visit to the community. The Prairie Dog is in fact one of the curiosities of the Far West, about which travelers delight to tell marvelous tales, endowing him at times with something of the politic and social habits of a rational being, and giving him a system of civil government and domestic economy, almost equal to that they used to bestow upon the beaver. The Prairie Dog is an animal of the coney kind, and about the size of a rabbit. He is of a sprightly mercurial nature; quick, sensitive, and somewhat petulant. He is very gregarious, living in large communities, sometimes of several acres in extent, where innumerable little heaps of earth show the entrances to the subterranean cells of the inhabitants, and the well beaten tracks, like lanes and streets, show their mobility and restlessness. According to the accounts given of them, they would seem to be continually full of sport, business and public affairs; whisking about hither and thither, as if on gossiping visits to each other's houses, or congregating in the cool of the evening. or after a shower, and gamboling together in the open air. Sometimes, especially when the moon shines, they pass half the night in revelry, barking or yelping with a short, quick, yet weak tone, like those of very young puppies, While in the height of their playfulness and clamour, however, should there be the least alarm, they all vanish into their cells in an instant, and the village remains blank and silent. In case they are hard pressed by their pursuers, without any hope of escape, they will assume a pugnacious air, and a most whimsical look of impotent wrath and defiance.

The Prairie Dogs are not permitted to remain sole inhabitants of their own homes. Owls and rattlesnakes are said to take up their abodes with them; but whether as invited guests or unwelcome intruders, is a matter of controversy. The Owls are of a peculiar kind, and would seem to partake of the character of the hawk; for they are taller and more erect on their legs, more alert in their looks and rapid in their flight than ordinary owls, and do not confine their excursions to the night, but sally forth in broad day. Some say that they only inhabit cells which the Prairie Dogs have descrted, and suffered to go to ruin, in consequence of the death in them of some relative-for they would make out this little animal to be en dowed with keen sensibilities, that will not permit it to remain in the dwelling where it has witnessed the death of a friend. Other fanciful speculators represent the owl as a kind of housekeeper to the prairie dog-and from having a note very similar, insinuate that it acts, in a manner, as family preceptor, and teaches the young litter to bark.

As to the young rattlesnake, nothing satisfactory has been ascertained of the part he plays in this most interesting household, though he is considerdd as little better than a sycophant and sharper, that winds himself into the corners of the honest, credulous little dog, and takes him in most sadly. Certain it is, if he acts as toad eater, he occasionally solaces himself with more than the usual perquisites of this order-as he is now and then detected with one of the younger members of the family in his maw.

Such are a few of the particulars that I could gather about the domestic economy of this little inhabitant of the prairies, who, with his pigmy republic, appears to be a subject of much whimsical speculation and burlesque remarks, among the hunters of the Far West.

It was towards evening that I set out with a com

panion, to visit the village in question. Unluckily, it had been invaded in the course of the day by some of the rangers who had shot two or three of its inhabitants, and thrown the whole sensitive community into confusion. As we approached, we could perceive numbers of the inhabitants seated at the entrances of their cells, while sentinels seemed to have been posted on the outskirts, to keep a good lookout. At sight of us, the picket guards scampered in and gave the alarm-whereupon every inhabitant gave a short yelp or bark, and dived into his hole, his heels twinkling in the air as if he had thrown a somerset. We traversed the whole village, or republic, which covered an area of about thirty acres, but not a whisker of an inhabitant was to be seen. We probed their cells as far as the ramrods of our rifles would reach, but could unearth neither dog, nor rattlesnake. Moving quietly to a little distance, we lay down upon the ground, and watched for a long time, silent and motionless. By and bye, a cautious old burgher would slowly put forth the end of his nose, but instantly draw in again. Another, at a great distance, would emerge entirely-but catching a glance of us, would throw a somerset, and plunge back again into his hole. At length some who resided on the opposite side of the village taking courage from the continued stillness, would steal forth, and hurry off to a distant hole, the residence possibly of some family connexion, or gossipping friend, about whose safety they were solicitous, or with whom they wished to compare notes about the late occurrences.

Others, still more bold, assembled in little knots, in the streets and public places, as if to discuss the recent outrages offered to the commonwealth, and the atrocious murders of their fellow burghers.

We rose from the ground and moved forward, to take a nearer view of their public proceedings, when, yelp! yelp! yelp!-there was a shrill alarm passed from mouth to mouth-the meetings suddenly dispersed-feet twinkled in the air in every direction-and in an instant all had vanished into the earth.

The dusk of evening put an end to our observations, but the train of whimsical comparisons produced in my brain by the moral attributes, which I had heard given to these little politic animals, still continued after my return to camp, and late in the night, as I lay awake after all the camp was asleep, and heard in the stillness of the hour, a faint clamour of shrill voices from the distant village, I could not help picturing to myself the inhabitants gathered together in noisy assemblage, and windy debate, to devise plans for the public safety and to vindicate the invaded rights and insulted dignity of the republic.

UMBRELLA.-It is curious to observe the slender thanks given to those who endeavor to increase the comfort and conveniences of the human race. When Jonas Hanway, though a very popular character, first appeared in the streets of London with an umbrella, he was looked upon with feelings similar to that with which the ancient prophet of that name was regarded. The novel example of such effen.inacy was ridiculed as quite insufferable; and preferring the rays of the sun to the shower of missiles with which he was assailed, he quietly put it down and took shelter in a cutler's shop, from the back door of which he retreated into an adjoining street, and without further molestation got safe home. It was some time before he again ventured to defend himself publicly against the sun's rays; but being deemed an eccentric, his singularity was overlooked and he was permitted quietly to walk under cover. At length so many began to avail themselves of the like accommodation, that the common eye grew familiar to it. A few rurals stopped now and then to gaze and wonder, That imitation at but felt rather amused than offended. length spread from the Bond-street men of fashion to the men of smock-frock and aprons; and, in our day, there is scarcely any one, however poor, that has not an

umbrella. stockings.

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POETRY.

[For the District School Journal.]

THE TEACHER'S VOCATION.

BY MRS. N. W. CAMPBELL.

How patient the workman, who toils to refine
The ore that is dug from the dark, yawning mine;
He exults in its brightness, and thinks it no loss
His days to devote to expelling the dross.
How dang'rous the life of the diver must be!
Who seeks for the pearl in the depths of the sea,
Though often pursued by the monsters around,
He shrinks not, but dares its abysses profound.
The farmer, who lives by the sweat of his brow,
How cheerful his song, as he follows the plough!
With labor he tries, the rich soil to prepare,

Whose harvests shall whiten, to crown all his care.
More precious than gold, and than jewels more dear,
Than the husbandman's harvest, more potent to cheer,
Is the Teacher's Department-the culture of mind,
As we see it expanding, by knowledge refined.

Then courage dear brethren, though toilsome your way,
And discouragement meet you, each hour in the day,
Your task is most noble, most god like your aim,
If man underrate you, ou him be the shame.

Still labor untiring, the time is at hand

When the Teacher, shall honor and rev'rence command;

And no stinted stipend shall render it hard

From penury's pinchings his children to guard;

His function be felt as its greatness should be,

In its far-searching aims, in this land of the free

Our liberties perish, and lose all their worth,

If the schoolmaster's rule be no more in the earth.

A FINE OLD BALLAD.

The following old street ballad, one of the popular ancient class of songs, commemorating the fight of Good-Nature and Philosophy with Fortune, is from the famous collection of Roxburghe Ballads, of which some specimens have just been printed in a luxurious edition, by the antiquarian, Collier :

RAGGED, AND TORNE, AND TRUE.

I am a poore man, God knowes,

and all my neighbors can tell,

I want both money and clothes,

and yet I live wondrous well;

I have a contented mind,

and a heart to beare out all, Though fortune (being kind)

hath given me substance small. Then hang up sorrow and care,

it never shall make me rue; What though my backe goes bare, I'me ragged, and torne, and true.

I scorn to live by the shift, or by any sinister dealing; Ile flatter no man for a gift,

nor will I get money by stealing;

Ile be no knight of the post,

to sell my soule for a bribe, Though all my fortunes be crost, yet I scorn the cheater's tribe. Then hang up sorrow and care, it never shall make me rue;

What though my cloake be thred bare: I'me ragged, and torne, and true.

A boote of Spanish leather,

I have seene set fast in the stockos, Exposed to wind and weather,

and foul reproach and mocks, While I in my poore ragges, can passe at liberty stille:

O, fie on these brawing bragges, when money s gotten so all!

O, fie on these pilfering knaves!

I scorn to be of that crue,

They steale to make themselves brave; I'me ragged, and torne, and true.

I have seen a gallant go by,

with all his wealth on his backe, He looked as loftily

As one that did nothing lacke; And yet he hath no meanes

but what he gets by the sword, Which he consumes on queanes, for it thrives not, take my word. O, fie on those high-way thieves! the gallowes will be their due: Though my doublet be rent 'n th' sleeve I'me ragged, and torne, and true. Some do themselves maintaine with playing at cards and dice: O, fie on such lawless gaine got by such wicked vice! They coozen poore country men with their delusions wilde, Yet it happens now and then

that they are themselves beguilde;
For if they be caught in a snare
The pillory claimes its due,
Though my jerkin be worne and bare,
I'me ragged, and torne, and true.

I have seene some gallants brave
up Holborne ride in a cart,
Which sight much sorrow gave
to every tender heart:
Then have I said to my selfe,
what a pity is it for this,

• That any man for pelfe

should do such a foule amisse.

O, fie on deceit and theft!

it makes men at the last rue; Though I have but little left, Ime ragged, and torne, andirue.

The pickpockets in a throng,
at a market or a faire,

Will try whose purse is strong,
that they may the money share;
But if they are caught i' th' action,
they are carried away in disgrace,
Either to the House of Correction,
or else to a worser place.

O, fie on these pilfering thieves!
the gallowes will be their due:
What need I sue for repreeves?

I'me ragged, and torne, and true.

The hostler, to maintaine

himself with money in 's purse, Approves the proverbe true,

and says, Gramercy horse: He robs the travelling beast,

that cannot divulge his ill;
He steales a whole handfull at least,
from every half peck he should bl.
O, fie on these coozening scabs,
that rob the poor jades of their due!

I scorn all theives and drabs,
I'm ragged, and torne, and true.

'Tis good to be honest and just,
though a man be never so poore;
False dealers are still in mistrust,
th'are afraid of the officers doore:
Their conscience doth them accuse,
and they quake at the noise of a bush,
While he that doth no man abuse,

for the law needs not care a rush. Then well fare the mau that can say,

I pay every man his due:

Although I go poore in array,

I'm ragged, and torne, and true.

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And the Court of France in the Seventeenth Century.
With Engravings, Portraits, etc.

2 vols. 12mo, muslin, $3 50; paper covers, $3 00 Probably the most romantic and dramatic portion of the history of France is that comprised within the reign of the king which this history commemorates. Many of the most illustrious names that glorify her annals, gilded then her sky, and made it by their united beams an arch of wondrous splendour.-Albany Atlas.

VI.

DR. TRAILL'S JOSEPHUS, ILLUSTRATED.

A NEW AND BEAUTIFUL TRANSLATION.

Publishing in monthly numbers at 25 cents each.

It is a very beautiful edition, and in that respect corresponds to the value of a history which stands unsurpassed for enduring popularity and interest.-Neal's Phil. Gazette.

This edition not only possesses high and unquestionable claims to superiority in its literary execution and value, but in all that relates to typographical execution, the beauty of the work cannot be exceiled in the present state of the art.--Syracuse Democrat.

BLISS' OUTLINE MAPS.

These are a series of Eight large MAPS, for Schools and Academies. The superiority of these over other Outline Maps, consists in their superior beauty, accuracy, minuteness, cheapness, and harmony of arrangement. They are comprised in eight numbers, as followsMap Eastern Hemisphere, 1 Western Hemisphere, Europe, Asia. Africa, North America, South America, and the United States. They are printed on superfiae paper, elegantly colored, and mouated on

The Fourth Reader is intended for the higher classes in Common Schoois, and contains pieces of a still higher character than those in the preceding books. The author has studiously avoided the introduction. into this volume of extracts from elaborate Essays, Speeches, Dissertations, &c., &c., and has aimed to meet the wants of the Scholar in the School room. He has selected and arranged such pieces as he believes are calculated to arouse and inspirit a school, and make good readers, and has rejected many pieces of sterling character, and of great literary merit, deeming them altogther above the comprehension of the mass of scholars in. our Common Schools. This volume will be ready about the first of September.

The attention of Teachers and School Committees is particularly called to the elegant and substantial style of this series of Readers, to the Paper, Printing and Binding, and also to the VERY LOW PRICE which the publishers have determined to sell them. We hope for large sales, and shall be satisfied with small profits. 8-31. JOHN P. JEWETT & Co.

THE HISTORY QUESTION ONCE MORE.

MRS. EMMA WILLARD'S ANSWER TO MR. WILLSON. Mrs. Willard's Second Appeal to the Public, or the Answer to Marcius Watson's Reply to Mrs. Willard's First Appeal," concerning ber History of the United States, or Republic of America.

This Pamphlet is now ready, and furnished gratis to the friends of education and justice. All teachers and others who have received Mr. Willson's Pamphlets, (which have been so industriously circulated,) are especially requested to read Mrs. WILLARD'S ANSWER, that they may julge" fairly of the points at issue. The Pamphlet is forwarded without charge, by A S. BARNES & Co. New-York, and HALL & DICKSON, Syracuse.

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