APPLETON'S COMMON SCHOOL LIBRARY. SECOND SERIES-NOW READY. D. APPLETON & CO., 200 Broadway, New York, FAMILIAR LETTERS ON CHEMISTR Agric its ap D. A. & CO. also invite the attention of those who teirFirst respectfully invite the attention of superintendents plication to Physiology, Commerce andy. and ulture. and teachers of district schools to their valuable series By Professor Liebig. of instructive and moral works for youth or the adult. The unanimous approval with which their first series. of twenty-five volumes was received, has induced them have not already provided themselves, to prepare a second series of equal value and interest, Series, comprising the following works: twelve volumes of which are now ready, strongly. THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF HENRY HUDbound in leather, at the low price of thirty cents each SON. By the author of Uncle Philip's Conversations." THE ADVENTURES OF HERMAN C TES, the Conqueror of Mexico. By the same. volume. The design has been to embrace in this collection only such works as may be read by every member of a family, always inculcating a good moral, yet unsectarian in character, aiming to give an interest and a taste for reading. Great pains have been bestowed on this series; and in particular it is designed to form a portion of the School Libraries throughout the State, a popular series which has long been needed. ficting with no other interest, and tending to encourage a fondness for reading, and to prepare the youthful mind for the more dry details of science and general literature. Con It also particularly recommends itself by its great cheapness; and it is to be desired, that all who are interested in the circulation of good and cheap books, will co-operate with the publishers, and thus extend the series. The following works by popular American and Eng4sh authors, are comprised in the second series: THE ADVENTURES OF DANIEL BOON, the Kentucky Rifleman. By the author of "Uncle Philip's Conversations." THE YOUNG STUDENT, or Ralph and Victor. By Madame Guizot. Three volumes. One of the best moral works ever written. LOVE AND MONEY, an Every Day Tale. By Mary Howitt. WOMAN'S WORTH, or Hints to Raise the Female Character. A very valuable work, suitable for all classes. THE MINISTER'S FAMILY, or Hints to Make Home Happy. By Mrs. Ellis. THE GIRL'S MANUAL, containing the Principles of Conduct. THE BOY'S MANUAL, containing the Principles of Conduct. THE FARMER'S DAUGHTER, a Picture of Humble Life. By Mrs. Cameron. THE YOUNG MAN FROM HOME, in a series of Letters on Dangers and Duties. By J. A. James. THE LIFE OF CAPT. JOHN SMITH. By the same. THE DAWNINGS OF GENIUS. By Anne Pratt. THE MYTHOLOGY OF GREECE AND ITALY, adapted for children. By Thomas Keightly. THE POPLAR GROVE, or Little Harry and his Uncle EARLY FRIENDSHIPS. By Mrs. Copley. MASTERMAN READY, or the Wreck of the Pacific. Written for Young People. By Marryatt. Three vols. THE LOOKING-GLASS FOR THE MIND, or Intel. lectual Mirror. An elegant collection of delightful stories and tales. Many plates. ALICE FRANKLIN, a sequel to Sowing and Reaping. By Mary Howitt. WORK AND WAGES, or How Poor People Live. By Mary Howitt. FIRST IMPRESSIONS, or Hints to those who would make Home Happy. By Mrs. Ellis. THE DANGERS OF DINING OUT, or Hints to those who would make Home Happy. To which is added the Confessions of a Maniac. By Mrs. Ellis. SOMERVILLE HALL, or Hints to those who would make Home Happy. To which is added the Rising Tide. By Mrs. Ellis. THE TWIN SISTERS, a tale. By Mrs. Sandham. LITTLE COIN, MUCH CARE, or How Poor People Live. By Mary Howitt. HOPE ON, HOPE EVER, or the Boy hood of Phelix Law. By Mary Howitt. STRIVE AND THRIVE, a tale. By Mary Howitt. SOWING AND REAPING, or What will Come of it? By Mary Howitt. WHO SHALL BE GREATEST, a tale. By Mary Howitt. WHICH IS THE WISER? or People Abroad. By Mary Howitt. TIRED OF HOUSEKEEPING. By S. T. Arthur. D. APPLETON & CO. also respectfully invite the attention of School Committees to the following highly interesting and intrinsically valuable works: THE BOOK OF THE NAVY; Comprising a general History of the American Marine, and particular accounts of all the most celebrated Naval Battles, from the Declaration of Independence to the present time, compiled from the best authorities. By John Frost, Professor of Belles Lettres in the High School of Philadelphia. With an Adpendix, containing Naval Songs, Anecdotes, &c. Embellished with numerous original engravings and portraits of distinguished Naval Commanders. Complete in one handsome volume, bound in leather. Price $1. GUIZOT'S HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION. • General History of Civilization in Europe, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution. Translated from the French of M. Guizot, Professor of History to la Faculte des Lettres of Paris, and Minister of Public Instruction. Third American edition, with Explanatory Notes, (adapted for the use of Colleges and High Schools,) by C S. Henry, D. D., Professor of Philosophy and History in the University of the city of NewYork. One handsomely printed volume, 12 mo., bound in leather. $1. Orders for the above received and supplied by every bookseller throughout the States. 63 VALUABLE AND APPROVED SCHOOL BOOKS. PUBLISHED BY PRATT, WOODFORD, & CO., NEW-YORK, And for sale by Booksellers generally. OLNEY'S PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, or a View of the Present State of the World, simplfied and adapted to the capacity of youth. Embellished with numerous engravings of manners, customs, &c. Revised edition, accompanied by an entirely new and elegant Atlas. Although averse to the practice of altering school books, and thereby creating confusion in classes, the author of this work has been induced by the possession of recent, full and authentic materials, containing more definite and correct information than could before he obtained, to revise the Geography according to the present state of the science. The plan of the book has not been changed, the author never having had any intimation that change was desirable. Teachers therefore who have been in the habit of using it, will still find it familiar. It is believed that the Atlas will be found superior to any other. It is engraved in the best style, and all the endeavors which experience and care could exert, have been used to make it accurate and clear. The object being to teach geography to young persons, care has been used to exhibit the various portions of the world in the plainest manner, and so as to lead the pupil on with as few obstructions as possible. The Atlas contains some new features, among which are a more convenient arrangement of the United States, and a set of characters indicating Government, Keligion, State of Society, &c., differing somewhat from the charts heretofore used. It is impossible to devise any emblems absolutely significant which can be used on so small a scale; but those employed will be easily remembered, and will fix the idea intended to be conveyed. The sale of nearly a million copies of Olney's Geography and Atlas, in the face of the most strenuous competition, may be said to have established its reputation as a work of real merit. If the publishers can rely upon the perfectly credible testimony which they receive, it has no equal in the school room, and the practice of exchanging new copies of other works for old copies of this, has enabled many teachers to establish the fact. It now comes before the public with new claims upon its favor, and all persons interested in education are invited to examine it. OLNEY'S INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY is a neat, cheap and perspicuous work, for those who wish a smaller book on the subject. OLNEY'S NATIONAL PRECEPTOR, a popular reading book for the middle classes in schools. COMSTOCK'S NATURAL PHILOSOPHY for schools and academies. In addition to the general testimony in favor of this work, the publishers can state that he plan and style are so highly approved in foreign countries, that it has been republished in Edinburgh, and translated for the use of the schools in Prussia. Higher proof of its merits could not well be given. New discoveries are occasionally added to it, without disturbing the body of the work. The other books of DR. COMSTOCK'S SERIES are probably well known to teachers, viz: ELEMENTS OF CHEMISTRY, including recent discoveries. OUTLINES OF PHYSIOLOGY, both Comparative and Human, a work of immense importance to the young. THE YOUNG BOTANIST, being a treatise on the science, prepared for the use of persons just commencing the study of plants. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF BOTANY, including a Treatise on Vegetable Physiology. OUTLINES OF GEOLOGY, intended as a popular treatise on the most interesting parts of the science. AN INTRODUCTION TO MINERALOGY, illustra ted by nearly two hundred wood cuts. BULLIONS' SERIES OF GRAMMARS-ENGLISH, LATIN AND GREEK. These books have met with a degree of favor truly remarkable; spontaneous recommendations have been received from a large number of the best scholars and most celebrated teachers in the country. A small volume of Practical Lessons in English Grammar and Composition has been added to the series, which is admirably adapted to its purposes. The same author is preparing a LATIN READER. COOPER'S VIRGIL, with English Notes. In very general use. THE PICTORIAL SPELLING-BOOK. By R. Bentley. Containing more than 160 beautiful cuts, well printed on fine paper. Those who regard it important that the first book should be pleasing to children, will find this suited to their purpose; and it is not only attractive but excellent for teaching. In proportion to its cost, it is one of the cheapest school books published By THE FAMILY AND SCHOOL DICTIONARY. Rev. T. H. Gallaudet and Rev. H. Hooker. This book does not contain the names of common objects, as chair or book, neither does it contain words which young persons have no occasion to use, but its object is to train pupils to the habit of giving a definate meaning to every word. It fully sustains the reputation of Rev. Mr. Gallaudet, as all will find who test its merits. ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND, used in the Rutgers' Female Institute and many other seminaries It is the intention of the publishers, that in point of execution, durability and price, the above books shall compare favorably with any others. VALUABLE SCHOOL BOOKS, PUBLISHEED BY JOHN PAINE, Hartford, Conn. SMITH'S SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY, illustrated by enlarged and greatly improved, the price remains the same as heretofore. SMITH'S PRACTICAL AND MENTAL ARITHMETIC, 18mo, in which mental arithmetic is combined with the use of the slate, being a complete system for all practical purposes. KEY to the above, designed for teachers only. SMITH'S NEW ARITHMETIC, 12mo, in three parts. Part first, a mental course for every class of learners. Part second, consisting both in theory and practice. Part third treats of the more advanced studies in ma thematics. Illustrated by diagrams and cubical blocks. Key to the same, designed for teachers only. APPOLLOS W. HARRISON, 8 South-Seventh-Street, Philadelphia. The object of this system is to furnish to common or district school teachers, the means of accomplishing all with their pupils in the art that the best writing masters can. This, it is believed, will be fully realized on trial, and at a less cost for books than for the use of blank writing books. It has been ascertained, by careful analysis, that Root's Writing Books average four times as mach writing for the pupil, as the same number of blank books; and as the cost for each number is but a trifle more than for blank books, they must be much the cheapest, at least by more than one-half. Besides, there is a great saving of time to the teacher, the copies being all set in a fac-simile of the beautiful hand of the author. PLAN AND USE OF THE SYSTEM. The arrangement is such as to enable teachers who use them, to superintend and rapidly advance very large classes, with comparatively little labor. Every exercise to be practiced, and letter to be imitated, is fully and clearly explained, in bold type, upon the same page with the lesson. This and the ready-set copies, with cuts illustrating and exhibiting both the correct and false positions of the hand and pen, enables any one of common capacity who will read, think and exercise his own judgment, not only to teach himself, but become. by the aid of these books, a thorough and successful teacher of practical writing. The whole plan is pleasing, interesting and effectual, entirely new and original with the author. THE PRIMARY PART Is for beginners, and is peculiarly adapted to their youth ful capacities. The lessons are so arranged that short according to similarity of formation, then alphabetical long and capital letters are classed and practiced first ly in single letters and words, so as to fix the form of each letter in the pupil's mind. Each lesson is alterna ted with exercises, to give facility of action to the mus cles, and establish the correct manner of holding the hand and pen. THE INTERMEDIATE PART, Though a proper successor to the Primary, may be used as a commencement by pupils somewhat advanced, or self instructors. It will produce a practical business style. It comprises as exercises, single small letters, entire words, capital letters, alpha betical sentences, and a series of bold exercises for acquiring great freedom and command of the hand. THE FINAL PART Contains off hand or whole arm exercises, capital letters select sentences of one and two lines e ach, and business transactions, such as notes, orders, drafts, receipts, &c., and the ornamental branches of the art, comprising Round-Hand, German Text, Old English, &c. Each part, although gradually progressive, and designed to be used in regular succession, is so planned as to make a complete series of itself, and may be used. independently of the others. The whole forming one of the most complete, philosophical, practical and economical systems ever before published. GLOBES AND MAPS. The subscribers are prepared to execute orders to any extent for "MI ELL'S OUTLINE MAPS," now so favorably known; also GLOBES, of 10, 12, and 13 inches diameter, finished in a perfect style, as it regards both fineness and accuracy. By a recent arrangement with the manufacturers, the subscribers are enabled to sell the above at considerably reduced prices, and the Globes are carefully boxed for transportation. ALSO, TANNER AND MITCHELL'S large and complete Maps of the World-Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and the United States. Also, a new and beuatiful Map, on a large scale, of the STATE OF NEW-YORK, ROE LOCKWOOD & SON. School Book Depository, 411 Broadway, New-York. DISTRICT SCHOOL JOURNAL, OF THE STATE OF NEW-YORK. Chemung, Worthy Putnam, P. H. Thomas, No. 3. Physician. Law. Physician. Elijah Powell, Physician. Smith Robertson, Teacher. Gilbert Dubois, Teacher. Lemon Thompson, Student. Albert Wright, Physician. Samuel Cole, Teacher. Tioga, E. S. Hawley, I. F. Mack. Chenango-M. G. McKoon. Erie-I. B. Pride, Erasmus Briggs. Genesee-Branon Young. Livingston-Wm. J. Hamilton. Monroe-Joslyn Hutchinson. Niagara-Jonathan Bell. Oneida-Benjamin Allen. Onondaga-H. D. Adams, William Barnes, Harry Sears, De Witt C. Greenfield, F. Cooper. Tompkins-Philo S. Ely. Yates-H. C. Wheeler, W. C. Parsons and The Chairman stated that since the last convention he had ceased to be a member of the body, and that the first business in order would be the appointment of a committee of one from each senate district, to recommend proper officers for the convention. Mr. Fonda, of Schenectady offered a resolution to that effect. The Chair named the following gentlemen:Messrs. Johnson of Kings; Smith, of Suffolk; Dwight, of Albany; Allen, of Saratoga; Randall, of Oswego; Patchin, of Livingston; Hopkins, of Ontario; and Stevens, of Wyoming. While the committee were absent, Mr. Randall, of Albany, Deputy State Superintendent, stated that on account of other pressing duties, the Hon. Samuel Young, State Superintendent, would be unable to attend the convention. Mr. R. also read the following letter from the Hon. Horace Mann, Secretary of the Massachu. setts Board of Education, expressing his regrets at his inability to attend the convention. To the Hon. SAMUEL YOUNG, Superintendent of Common Schools, for the State of New-York: alone; but such a grand public movement as your convention, will arrest their attention, and make itself felt by its publicity if not by its me rits. In our country and with our institutions, this view of the subject deserves great consideration. With a few most honorable exceptionsand in no state more than in yours-our public Those to whose hands the welfare of society has men have been indifferent. to public schools. been entrusted, have been regardless of that which is the very basis of the welfare of society. It has been fashionable for governors, in their MY DEAR SIR-I thank you heartily for your to the cause of popular education; but this empinaugural addresses, to pay verbal complimer kind invitation to be present at the Rochester ty homage has rarely been followed by any effi. Convention of County Superintendents of Com-cient deeds. One nnual eulogy from each gomon Schools, on the 14th inst. By what I learn vernor of a state gives the schools twenty-six from various sources, I believe the meeting will eulogics a year; while these schools have been be worthy of the cause. Either personally, or fortunate if they enjoyed even one or two real by reading their reports, I feel acquainted with acts of friendship. Legislators too, who have a large proportion of the gentlemen who will studied constitutional history, and have mastercompose that meeting; and I have no hesitationed the science of jurisprudence, frequently know in saying, that a body of men at once so nume. nothing of the condition of the public schools. rous, intelligent and influential, has never be- Ought these things any longer to be so? In a fore assembled to consider the interests of popu- despotism, the man who understands diplomacy, lar education. commerce, jurisprudence, national and interna. Shortly after your message, I had the honor tional law, may be called a statesman. He has of receiving from Mr. Hulburd, chairman of the what the institutions of his country require. committee of your assembly on colleges, acade. But, in a republic, is any man worthy to be callmies and common schools, the votes of the direc-ed a statesman, who does not understand, in adtors of the several railroad companies between dition to all these subjects, the foundations upon Albany and Rochester, tendering a free passage which the republic rests? Should any man be over their respective roads to myself and other allowed to perform either legislative or execufriends of education in Massachusetts, invited to tive functions, who is not disposed to watch over, be present on that occasion. Such a compliment and has not the ability to strengthen and fortify paid to the cause of education, in the person of the citadel where all the treasures of the comits friends, and bestowed upon it by the mana-munity are gathered? Is there not occasion, gers of moneyed corporations, is a fact as hono- throughout our whole country, and is it not time rable to them as it is new in the history of com- for every good citizen to promulgate and defend mon schools. It surely proves a great advance the doctrine, that no man is qualified to fill any in public sentiment on the subject of popular in-office or station which has any direct influence straction. Five years ago, I believe that any or Learing upon the popular will, who is not bỵ man, in any part of our country, who should his acts or his character, pledged to extend and have conceived such an idea, when no more po- increase the blessings of public schools? pular cause than that of our common schools was the object, would have been supposed to possess a most enterprising imagination; and any one who should actually have ventured to make such a request of a moneyed institution, would have earned that appellation which Black Hawk, the Indian chief, gave to the man whom he saw ascend in a balloon-a GREAT BRAVE. I rejoice at your proposed meeting, and at the many auguries of good attending it. It will act beneficially in different directions. It will bring many experiences and suggestions together from all quarters of the compass, will throw them into a common stock, and then, such are the infinite. ly reproductive powers of truth, that it is no paradox to say, each man will carry away the whole. It will shed light and warmth upon the schools in all parts of your state. These, there is no danger of stimulating too much, for they are plants of such innate vigor, that they need no winter for repose;-although they can live even in frozen latitudes, yet they can bear a climate where spring and summer reign throughout the year, and in such a temperature there will be a perpetual succession of flowers and fruits. Your convention will also act upon men who hold influential and responsible stations in society. This class of men might disregard the most worthy individuals laboring in obscurity and Your state, I understand, has now established a normal school. What renders this step of greater significancy, is that it was taken after a full ani fair trial of the experiment of preparing mies, and after that experiment was supposed. teachers, in special departments of your acadeto have failed. I claim none of the honors of a prophet, but you may recollect that I predicted this result five years ago-no: however from any deficiency in the academies themselves, for I believe they have generally had as able men and good teachers as the academies of any other state-but from the incompatibility of the two state, has advanced so far as to require a diviobjects. Education, even in its present immature sion of labor. It is impracticable to fit men for all departments in the same school. After all my reflection and observation on this subject, I am more and more convinced that normal schools are the only means for raising our common schools to the requisite standard... We may have every thing else we can desire→→→ school-houses, funds, libraries, apparatus-yet we never shall have schools adapted to the wants of a republican government without prepared teachers, any more than we can have judges without the study of law, or physicians without a knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology. |