Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-12-08

imagined defects. bat by active and pcrsevering Efforts
% secure the splioient Of proper agents iis al
ninsiraton. The ertcrt of it's usefulness depends
rhiefiy on the school Issioao<s and IL can
secure general and faihful e,evutiun OF the lave
IN their true spirit. 1t IS iacaeulselc TIE puic are
already greatly indebted those mmssiooers who
have regarded their saIisrs they really prac
ueaily among the most important under govern
msnt. and who have devoted proper attention to |,
service involving trouble and pscunsry pro
attend mpre strictly 10 these apps,nt'nents, and
would recommend. ihui the powers of school commits
stones -acad be enlarged a. to sstheriKe them
select annually, hem prescribed districts certain
number OF poor boys OF extraordinary promise, who
shall receive more complete education nj the e1-
pcnse of the literary fund.- and who .hsfl I've resuircd
IN turn 20 reimburse The state. by scrs,ng for limit
ed time in the capacity ID teachers in the primary
scools tIink IL imp,r;sn also, that the look, for
these schools shonlI be selected with care.
SONS Of thns- in use, nre drsgsed create pre-
JUDGES IN the minds Of our yosth against our own
institutions.
It's desirable that correct information should ss
possessed by each &c tho the institutions
and laws Of The others. and with a view this. |
would suggest the propricty Of inviting gener
al Interchange with the other state. of those
which III make mutually better aequsiated. The
ludicrous and eItrzysgant ernggeratr,us of
condition. md OF tho bad effects OF our scheme Of
b. perseas whose ignorance would scarcely grouse
such gross inustce from the press Of the distant
nations of the earth. In 3ll9 schools we have now
26I32 poa children at average annual expense
of 81 Sd. whI~ in Isos vniy a29s were educated
n average at 81 Oh. which shews that the
number of CHILDREN deriving the benefs Of the system
Itas increased, the expenses OF their eduraa have
gr, " diminished The district schools. which have
succeeded well elsewhere. and admirnby
adapted l., terse population. require large conir
-
Where one dolar = expended Oh this plan, irsm tho
means Of the state. IL has been found necessary To
"a Use several doais rem private aud local
ia,,iioH IL xerIhelrs, furnishes example wer-
thy Of attentive consideration anil perhaps tho
best Of securing It's ultimate adoption will b.
the Iisnson Of present plan. until the necessity
Of ed is gencrally felt and private sfIorh
shall cooperate With the public means to establish
schools in every npigh5curkooJ, which will be
eessible 10 all
Our university md colleges coaisuc to maintain
their high reputation ia. learning, and dispense the
bic ssngs Of scientific cduraton n- only our own
youth but to those of many ether states.
fhe univerxty and tho great inrrosis Of education
The Institution Tor the ejucariol Of the de f aud
dumb and blind. StGHnion has adnsitied 4 number
Of pupils during the past year. and feel assured from
my observation ihet the letters and officers spare
pains s fulfil the muniiieent designs Of the state
The building has been commenced Oh scale com
with hc character OF IL stuon liberal
ly or owed for such purposes
submit the report of the visitors OF the Virginia
militia ~ institute. and after perssna inspection feel
u to my duty To reromneDd this in .ti,ution to yoI
very tvorablc consideration It's officers and in,trc.
be peculiarly qualified Tor their stations,
The oo combines the method and discipline Of tho
camp it'll the advantages gf tho lecture xe@n II 10
phac cally state institution where on ssry mol
crate Iarms. the benefits or scientific and practical
military education. are impaired To the cadets Of the
I i'll.
deiray Ineir own expenses. found the public arms
at the a<sen Il ia eIceeDt.orler. The cadets fros,
this institution will annuu!lg 10 enrolled in miia.
and will tribute essentially improve tho present
defective .an'zaon an4 discipline of this mai.
ural and sa defence of free country q commedn
10 you he saggesions Of oGr experienced librarian in
h' last am iai report the subject Of suitable H.
brary for this institution.
! however. have suslanede serious mad mel, n.
shoy loss ia the deaths nf professors ponnye site
and Davis. The latter gentleman has met an uniimc.
y and trugi al end. which hes deprived state of
most useful nd valued citizen. and spcoiy OF gener
lad bell we'd friend. Sriiablc arrans enc ns arc
about 10 be made, il j. believed. by the visitors for
conducting ae regular exercises ia the glasses left
vacant by icse sad dispe Rsssions.
Tia mum Der OF academies for The instruction OF
both sexes * increasing and The standard Of
las inproy, d with the supply Of competent tesShsrs
recommend to your Tire defect. aili-
TIA system oced in the p-port of the aAjuisni gene
raj. The exact strength OF sur militia never be
nscertained under the imperfect retvrns which nre
now made. IL is of the importance a the Iu-
~ OF ensoling and reporting entire force accu.
raiey SHOULD be enJoned pnd"r adequate penalties,
and that rank and lie should he distinctly arr
ed m orps according To the service far hiC they
are de1ned This ~ perhaps all That Is niaInzbe
to the body Of miliEa in time Of peace. will,ou,
inc ling very serious expense aIss iSeonyenience.
but regard this A. Indispensable lie order 10 frm
f.r -
OF war; IL is necessary either io adopt heller plan
for tanning our nhcers, organize our yoiua,ees
COPS into one distinct bIigadcs, capable oi
taxing Tie field oh an emmergeRey. mad seryiag as
rallying points for tho troops Of the line.
The swords voted by the general assembly ~ Ger.
tam officers or fhcR representatives. have been aI
length completed. and suitable arrangement. will be
made Tor their presentation. when they are received
have the received the resignation 81 iSigaJicr
general j. w PegTdm Of the 9th brigade occasiOI-
rd by his removal from the limits of his cUmmand
The work nt the amory, aud on tho qunrter. of the
officers of The public guard, has been executed accord
ing TO the design ofthe Inst general assembly MANY
OF The arms reformed to the armory IN condition
unfit for repair, I have endeavoured 60 require more
frequent aud rigid inspecfio Of the arms distributed
but would recommend tbs subject a, one which calls
! Tor your attention.
The examination of yarionS per,s Of the ennitol tls
arrangements 10 the hose, buckets &c. have been
attended TO pursuant 10 the dlreceos Of the last gon.
era assemhy and the particulars will be reported By
TIE proper officers. cannot fprbesr To call your at.
'enuoH 10 the condition Of the capitol and to remind
VOC Ut he necessity To which nay predeces.ors have
oven sdvered, Of providing for the pre-.
'ervaiion OF our most valuable records aud the trans
action OF Indispensable public business
number ct the journals of the general assembly
and some OF them during tho must Interesting epoch.
OF our history, have BcVer been printed. and a. the
manuscript Is exposed 10 accidents and decay il de.
serves your consideration. whether they should not be
printed with convenient isdeI.
The reports Of the superintendent anc board OF d.
fscior' 81 the Penientiary. will inform you Of the gen
ef'I c"Hdi'n Of that institution add its accounts dnr
Isg the year
I've revision OF the criminal code. provided for sono
yaer' since, has ms, been completed IN sonsequenc.
Of the PrOtraced ndisposition Of The distinguished
gentleman 10 whom II has been cOn6deJ.
have to announce 70 you the death Of Richard r.
FaTker EGG ono Of tho Judges Of tho court Of sppesls
long known and appreciated ss a distinguished jBr.i
and estnable lsan
The police Of common iails s believed 10 be
nmru