Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-01-10

similar in principle, if not in detail, might
with great advantage, be adopted for this
State. The existing state of atiairs, par
ticuarly in reference to our boundary qnes-
ton, renders some action upon this subject
extremely desirable.
The condition of our " Independent
Companies" so far as my information ex-
tends is tluly gratilying.-They seem 10
be animated by a right spirit, aud exhibit
degree Of military skill and discipline high
y creditable to them and to the State.
Among the various sub jects that will de-
mand yonr attention at the present Session,
that of the Judiciary is, perhaps, not the
least important. The business ofour Conrts
has accumulated 10 that degree, that 1t is
physically impossible for the present num-
Der OF Judges, however able and induslri-
Gus they may be, TO dispose of it without
great delay, and serious inconvenience to
the cilzeus. This is nm evil that should be
early remedicd. Under a government Of
laws, and in community as enlightened
as our own, not only The purity and ability
OF the Judiciary. but lis adequacy IN all
respects to the cXigencies of society, must
ever be regarded as indispensable. The
slight enhancement Of the expenses Of the
government which an Increase Of the num-
Der Of the Judges would create, is Il con-
sideraion which probably would not have
much weight with your constituents in
case of this kind.
Permit me therefore to recommend tina,
provision be made for appointing at least
one additional Judge for the Supreme Ju-
dicial Court and n like addition for the
Court Of Common Pleas, if you should deem
il best to permit the present system to le-
main unchanged.
II must be source of sincere qualification
TO every one feeling an interest n the
cau5e Of human improvement, as we'll rs 10
every we'll wisher Of bis COT atrv and rs in
situions. that the subject of education, cs-
pecially in connection with our primary
schools. is beginning to receive the atten-
ton il so richly deserves. Based, as our
free institutions are, upon the virtue and
intelligence CT the people, the cause of
common schools, trust, Will ever com
mand the fostering care otthe Legislature.
And every friend ofre'igion and Of NOR
als-every one DESTROYS of Witnessing a
ready obedience to the laws, the prevalence,
Of virtue and good order,in the community,
may here find an ample field for bis most
strenuous and ultIring efforts Upon this
subject, you, as Legislators, can hardly do
too much. The most anxious solic,nde-
the most unwearied eXerion--thc amplest
expenditure, viii scarcely fail to secure d
rich and enduring recGmpcnce.
/ While 1t is admitted that our system, or
tina. prevailing in New England combines
advantages surpassed, perhaps, b. few
others, if any. in the woriI, sill that there
is much, very much room for improvement,
no one can doubt who has turned his attcn-
ton at ali to the subject. The best mode,
however, Of enecting this, is left for your
united wisdom and experience to devise,
Without pretending 10 any superior
knowledge in regard to the natter aud
being much more willing to follow a well
chosen track than ambition to originate
new ones, | would suggest for your consId
Grafton, whether the establishment of n
board Of education with an active, jealous
and efficient Secretary TO collect infnr'na
ton touching the existing state Of our
schools--preseHt modes OF INSTRUCTION.
qualifications OF teschers--conslruct Of
school houses. &c. and ta disseminate in
formation upon these and kindred Subjects
by lectures aud otherwise, similar to the
course adopted in Massachusetts, might
not be found 10 be the most iudicions mode
Of beginning the great work OF reform and
improvements
And whether seminary raight not Dc
endowed. or n department III some existing
institutions exclusively devoted TO The Cd
ucatnn oftrachers for orr common schools,
is well worthy Of consideration. Our ideas,
however. must necessarily be somewhat
Indefinite as to the precise means Of in
provement, until the statistics upon this sub
jnrt have been faithfully collected
IF The establishment of such boa I'd as
has been suggested should net yield all
the benefits now anticipated from it, yet it
is believed, that if It DO nothing more than
TO awaken public attention, and indcca
more reflection and comparing Of opinions
upon the subject that such an impetus will
thereby be given to the cause Of education
as will amply compensate for all the time
and expense bestowed.
Several very valuable publications upon
the subject Of education having lately been.
pat forth, | would further sugges, whether
extracts from them under the supervision
of "A suitable committee, and a republication
of them at the public expense, for liberal
distribution among the people, would not
be cminenty useful in promoting luster
views, and exciting more ardent interest
in the great cause Of common school ed