Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04

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RICHMOND, Va, FRIDAY, DEC. 1, 1910.
Primary Schools.
we Ind determined to meet the Legislature the
very first day of its Session. with short article on the
Education of the Children of Virginia We are more
and more satisfied, that the People in this Republic
ought TO be educated aud nformcd-a free People
ought 10 DC enlightened True as is the maxim of Mon.
tesqu'eu, that Virue is the Basis Of Repubc-it ad-
mits OF this enlargement-that Firuc and Information
constitute the Basis Of Republican Gorernment Ne
yer were we more profoundly impressed with the i'm
portance of cnlightening the Pcople-snce we have
seen the efforts recently made by prominent party in
this country to humbug and delude them.
The recent visit Of ]. Orv;!le Taylor, Esq, this
City, and the three Lectures with which he favored
us, have reused an interest in this subject which ought
not 10 be lost For our parts has produced upon
minds deeper of the importance of cducat-
ing the Peope-und of giving the best and efficient
direction TO our Literary Fund.
Our political course essentially different from that
of the Abingdon "Virginian but its appeal of the
2lst November, meets with an echo in our bosom,
when It says awe should like to learn what has hereto
fore been attempted by the Legislature of lS3S'39-
what did the Committee this subject accompisb
and what the of the failure of Legislative
action and then, We want our whole Legislature II
they manifest any hardness of action, seem to require
b Css.d az by the lTeS3 ana tie Ioope, 10 elIclenl
action. Let not pcrn.;: Federal politics 10 absorb
the attention Of next State Legislature, TO the
clusion Of due share Of attention 10 the cause Of
Education and Internal Improvement and variety of
other important subjects, which peculiarly belong TO
State legislation and which, we believe now all par
ties agree do not properly belong to the Federal Gov
eminent. What say you, gentlemen, OF the corps
Editorial, throughout the State, and especially of the
Capital of the State; will you take mp the subject of
Education rst and let the other subjects referred TO-,
receive in their ORDER their due share of your abors
and attention We know your ability, and our own
weakness and want of ability to this great work; we
therefore pause for a reply
We address ourselves to the Legislature Of Virginia;
and begin by inviting their attention to the subject
of Library, which has been introduced into more than
10000 District Schools in the Stale Of New York. ii
is printed by the Messrs Harperso New York-50 vo-
lumes printed every year-and that the Legislature
may have opportunity of seeing this admirable col
lection, We have placed our cabinet Of 100 vo
lumes the Hall of the House of Delegates, where it
will remain for several days for the inspection Of its
members We earnestly recommend it TO the active
patronage of the Legislature of Virginia. 1t may
be obtained in New York for about thIrtytwo dol
lars, in n of two Series and we know not where
much information can be obtained OH such cheap
terms. We earnestly recommend it to the Committee
Of Schools and Colleges 10 devise some plan for crcu
lating this economical Library among the Primary
Schools in Virginia.
"This School District Library is published by Har
per 4 Brothers. 81 Cliff Street New York, embracing
History, Voyages and Travels, Biography, Natural His
tory the Physical Sciences, Agriculture Manufactures,
Arts, Commerce. Bellies Lcttres the History and PHI
losophy Of Education, &c. 1t is highly commended by
Messrs. Marcy, Dix, Spencer and Seward. The two
first Series embrace The following Volumes:
l,a Life of Washington. b. j. n Panling, Esq EngraH-
s. The Poor Rich Man and the Rich Poor Man. By Miss q. NJ
- The Swiss Family Robinson Adventures of Father
aud Mother and Four sons Desert Island Ensrasings
The s sen M Of Genius "rl"s r. Mrs. ofind Engavings
o 10, II. American History By the Author Of "Aneriean
"a =. American Revolution fly b. b. Thatcher ESP
10, Il. The Life of Napoleon Bonapac by G. locAha
Is Tie Principles of Physiology applied to the Preservation OF
Health and the Improvement Of Physical and Mental Educa
lG IL Indian TRAITS. being sketches. Of the Manners Cg,tom
Character of the North American Natives Ey b. b. lhach
is Narrative Of Discovery Adventure in aa From The
james Wilson and Hugh Murray, fsqs Enrravng..
The American Forest; Uncle Tlip' conversations
20 Popular Guide to the Observation Naure Hints
ndement study Of Natural Productions and appe'fan
cc., Connexions and Relations by Robert Nude. In
81 fr,s of the Sea; being Narratives Of Remnrka
HE and Affecting Disasters upon M Deep Eneraslne-
Inquiries concerning the intellectual Power and r inves
ea,ion Of Truth. By J. Abercrombc, MD FRS With Cues
a. Lecture. on Literature, Poetry &C. ByJ M0ntso
D. Celestial Scenery; the Wonders of The PLANETARY S r
TEN Displayed Illustrating the rcrfecon c Deity and Pli
rnIity Of Worlds. BY T. Dick, LID Ensmvinrs
n T,o OF 's Is ' R@y Russell LID Ensavne
&c History Of chvary and the crsadcs ny o. r. H. James
y Ts Lie Of Sir Isaac Newton BY David Brewster LID
o. Live and Let Live. BY Miss Sedswick. r.,.. -
China and lis Inhabitants Ry John Francis Davis, Frs In
cravings. , n ~. c;,,vm,, v;g,,op nj m,
~ The Life and Actions Alexander the Great By Rev.
"a A. Letters Of Euler on Subjects of Natural Phi
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Cdscom LID With Glossary Of Scientific Terms Enrravines
IS of the Life of Peter the Great by john barto"
a. g. The Life of Oliver Cromwell BY Rev. NJ Russell
- On the Improvement Society by the Diffusion of Kno"
ledge. by Thomas Dirk, LID ..,., po,,,,,,,,
Phenomena By W. MuIlinger Higgins. Engravinss.
40 The Philosophy Of The Moral Feelings by John Ahercrom
ii, r. Memoirs of Celebrated Female soveresns BY Mrs
"A History Of Virginia By Philip. Ensrayiuss
Il, The Ornaments Discovered BY Mary llns- Ensra"nss
A. Natural History or Tools an" Trades among interior '"'
mas aa T. The Whale Fishery Polar Seas. IL Uncle
f A. Lives and Voyages Of Early Navga,os Portraits
40 50. History OF New York. By William Dunlap Ensrav
inss. ,u s.n5 S.r;,,
81, p Life and Works Of d.. franklin WIN ro'''a" o.
g q The Farmers Instructor consisting Of Essays, prac
tical Directions, and Hints for The sanas,lnei o. W.; In
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vols ..,aI .o ,,,d,r n;ecuIt;cs its Pie,
u,n, and Rewards Illustrated by Memoirs OF Eminent iie
In > vols $500 !, p,,,; ,u,. . ,oi,r /, Main md IN
miIiar Exposition the Structure and Functions OF M ii
system designed the Use Of Families md Schools bs
II s:ri.rom 81 D. illustrated by numerous Ensravinss.
81 The Elephant he exists in VIVID STATE, ma y ~
been made subseryien in Peace ana ~ war, 10 'ns
Man illustrated by numerous Engavinss. .,, u,,
30 Vegetable Substances used for the Food oil NAN. ILLUSTRATE
| by numerous Engravinss ,,. r ,,o f.r.at;o, n
CO. G e. g. 6 80 Universal History from INC .ea1
the World 10 the Decsas. Of George III iea by se ~
hc,andsr Fraser Tyler and Nares DID, Edltc" D.
an American. In G vols. = ,c uo,o,er an
re Illustrations or Mechanics by Professor Mo'cey an
Ren,yick With Engrarines. a., ,.,, Cons nm
- Narrative of Discovery and Adventure in the oa Seas ah
Re"ons By Professors Leslie and Jameson, ard Hugh Muf's
ESD With Maps, EngrayInss, &c. *, ,,;,o yo,os n
~ 20 pacy', Natural Theology, with illustrate We Noes
Henry Lord Erourlam r L. - and r Charles Dr he NJ
!. r. s. L. & H. numerous ooucui,. :" H., a.
added Preliminary and Notes By AiohHo "e'
American biography. Edited syJ.nEp srasE', En- o vi Charlie
~ John stark by Edward G of Rrhn
Montgomery by j. armsrong-Liie of Ethan Aen os 'a'e
n. Ifeof Alexander Wilson, by VIM b D; Peabody Liz