The Litchfield County post., 1827-11-29

avoid that which they fear. They eRdcavor 20 int
tate that which they admire; and, taken in a more
large their minds assume the character of that
which is most constantly offered to their attention
But they are unable present, nationally to deduce
consequences from the probabilities the tendencies
Of things to give birth a resolution, because Of
the evil or the good which may be contingent on a
certain mode of action. Such considerations will sug
gest to the mind of the teacher of infant school
source of authority most powerful and most ecctua.
1t is evident, then, that If it is proposed to educate
any number of infant children assembled together
der the same roof, in order to establish uniform
and connected authority them, some mode must
be discovered for arresng and for fixing the attention
of ALL 1t is equally evident, too that whenever this
might be requisite it should be possible make the
instructor himself the object of their attention. He
must propose TO himself, that the ear of the little null
titude should be awake to his voice, and that he
should be able at any time, to fix their eyes upon his
person. If he have not the free and ready command
of these two senses, his endeavors instruct the
school must he altogether in vain BY what means
them may he this most necessary observation OF
himself? There two which I've before him. He
may by Of harshness and severity, excite
their fears; and they will then regard him an OBJ
iectons to him; and they will then listen to his voice,
and observe his person, those of their kindest
friend.
1t is altogether unnecessary, feel, that should
waste the time of the reader in endeavorng TO prove,
that fear is Under circumstances suitable source
of authority i'll infant school, Order, however i'm
portan in itself, is, in such esablsl lment, chiefly
to be desired for its connection with future good d
must therefore, by means be secured to the preu
dice of farther instructions. Ii the infants fear their
instructor, they will receive with reluctance, even
dislike that in which he may propose to give them in
formation; and transferring their repugnance to his
authority and their dislike for his person to the object
for which that authority is supported, will early i'm
bibe dstaste for the requirement OF useful knowl-
edge, and feeling of resistance to all CONTROL.
1t remains, them that THE FIRST OBJECT OF THE
TEACHER AN INFANT SCHOOL MUST BE TO CON-
ClLIATE TO HIMSELF THE FOND ATTACHMENTS OF
HIS CHARGE. He may address himself constantly to
another IN expressions OF kindness and affection.
He sympathSe with them in their little troubles.
He may soothe their passions when they beg TO rise,
by word of conciation He may unite in their a
musements, and with them be childlike, without de-
scending to folly.
If the teacher be judicious, many different modes,
by which to increase the efficacy of the source of in
fnence will suggest themselves to him. Let the very
walls Of the school speak to HIM. Scripture pictures,
especially those which tend to Illustrate the life of the
Savior may be placed there with the best effect: for
although they may, at present, communicate to the
mind Of the child no connected history they may pre-
pare him for that course of thought which will aid his
before him. The same remarks may be made con-
corning subjects of natural history. They will i'm
press insensbly on the mind correct ideas of form,
and figure, and color in connection with the names
of the various animals which may be presented to his
eyes.
Nor would omit short and expressive passages from
Scriptures; bearing the first and most simple prn-
ciples of religion, and the earliest duties of hui
man life. These should be printed in very large char
acters, and meet the eye Of the little pupils on every
hand To be very particular on these tophcs is hard
iy desirable, this mode of influencing the little in
fants may manifestly be varied according the taste
of the superintendent of the school, How possible is
it to cast sort of moral atmosphere around their
minds, and to elicit their first energies those things
which are both pleasing and salutary
ITO be comtnued.)
Trurel orer Charleston B,fdgs-near Boston, for 8
days, ending Oct. 3O.-Stagcs, Coaches &C. at Is 1877
~Chases at 3d. 1547; Teams, at Cd. 1853; Carriages,
(waggons Sc.) at 4d. 1885; Horses at i'd. 3l2 Cat
tie, al Cd. rs; Persons foot at 28293-Amoun'
$SS6.5l, or llO,Sl per day.
T'hanksg irng.-This day the Doth will be observ-
ed as public Thanksgiving, in Maine N. Hampshire,
Massachusetts, r. Island, Connecticut and Ohio.
Characteristic is now ascertained, says the Knox
vile (Ten.) Enquirer that the Cherokees absolutely
refused to sell any of their land. Our much talked OF
Hwassee canal must therefore remain in doubtful
prospect only. The Commissioners, it is said, have
finally adjourned without being able to obtain hear
ing--the Cherokces will not even assemble for the
purpose.
The water power in the vicinity of Rochester is
computed at 38 400 horses, 1920 steam eng OF
20 horse power-The engines would cost above H.
100000 of dollars, and the expense of working would
be $500, 900 year. The last with interest on the
first, would be nearly ten millions
Providence Rail Road.-The surveyor for the Rail-
way from Boston through Aueborough to India Bridge
in Providence, has been completed. The commits
sioners have likewise surveyed rout through Paw
tucket and will finish the survey of rout through
Wrentham, Central Falls, &c.
The Charleston Gazette speaks Of the i" fallen for
tunes and declining prospects Of that city,. Its pros
perity lit says in form seems to have departed
its commerce has been curtaed-the value Of its
property most sensiby deteroated and still deerora-
tng-and its industry palsied and inactive, fro n the
want of employment, or suitable compensation and
encouragement.
Dutchess and Putnam Counties, N. Y. was confsca-
ted by the State in 1778 by virtue Of attainder
ganst Roger Morris, reputed royalst: Subsequent
ly, however the quit claim of Morris heirs pur-
chased by j. j. Astor, whose title was, on the 18th
inst. confirmed by the u. s. Circuit Court, N. Y Ii
will now devolvcd the States to identify the possess
sors, to whom they had granted titles.
The Board of Commissioners for setting the claims
of the citizens of the United States under the first
tice of the Treaty of Client, is now in session at
Washington The Board consists of Langdon Cheeves,
of Pennsylvania, Henry Sewall, of North Carolina
and James Pleasant, Of Vrinia. Aaron Ogden of
New-Jersey, is Secretary to the Board.
A letter from the Presbyterian clergyman of Nash
vile, Tenn. addressed to friend in New-York,s
going the rounds of the Jackson presses. 1t writ
previous the last presidential election and