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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

Two RENT...A small house situated at the head
L OF Main street, one door west of the Wedic,i
College It's construction is convenient for small
family and upon certain conditions will be rented
for any length Of time, as shall hest accommoda,e
the applicant. For further information apply 10 the
present occupant. Burlington, Nov "a, fsi0. "a
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

Mugs Medicine, Periunery, Paiuis, DYE Sutls,
- Ols, Varnlshcs Brushes, &c. The subscriber
now receiving his fall supplies of the above goods;
the lowest market prices RORERT MANI :"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

fiNlEO. \. PECK * Co. at the >IIn OF the Mortar
l. have Just reed quantity of Cayenne P,prer OF
English importation. Constantly on hand, Bombay
Gum Myrrh, genuine Baybcrry Bark dc. do. in Pow
der, jamaica Ginger Root, do. do. in Powder, Bengal
IND Ohio Turmelics, &c. &c. Sept IL, $40.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
MUSIC.

MIR 4. GRANT begs respectfully TO intimate to
ltl the Inhabitants OF Burlington and vicinity that
he will open classes for instruction i'll Vocal ard In
str,nnonat Music early in November Particulars
known by applying to Messrs Pangborn & Bfinsmaid
Balls and private danciag parties attended. OPS
Eurlinuiou $50
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

' partnership under the nam and firm of STARR &
Dow IN the Tin Sheet lion aud Stove business, would
respectfully inform the publc that III keep constant
" on hand a complete assortment in the above Inc
They have now on hand a variety of Pirlopr, HoY
and Cooking Stoves trimmings &c, when they will
dispose of At the very lowest prices in market All
orders will be executed on short notice and in the best
style Of Workmanship
J. J. STARR,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

OURS. Otter, seal and nuria caps lynx and coney
l. mutis; bons; squirrel, natural collars; swan,
coney, and nu,ria trimmings bfolo robes for sal by
MP n " CATIIN co
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
Chorus ~ Z \ 5.,t NJ e. Il !.

CiOrIiS n "a SSH rK.>.
u EAVER CLOTH, Log Ca in Ca>>mcreS, Black
i , Blue Black, Blle Brown bahia, Olive Green,
Inv >lhe Green an Gleen, Steel Oxford and coored
mixed Broad C.otlS
MfRi\OES.-fngli,h, French and German Mer-
noe French and German 'lhI' ct and Savonv Cloh ;
Ia9oni> and AlIiplne,; Back, Brown, Plrnle, Blue
Black and Ii@h' colored Aapa.r ga CIo,h.; Mon, cline
de Lame, all WOOL wool an COTTON Il six and wool,
llath grounds very fine, ca niflI.
SHAKER larn, all coo and white very fine; Ger
man Or c'., al coIoIrs; FrInge> an Binding heavy
Sit, Mphair AM wor>led Frlng-> for Dres e. AMI
Man liza very rich, by II. w. CATLI\ e. Co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

NONFECTIONARlES- received, a selected
~ variety of Stuarts celebrated confectionares -
neatly put up for retail trade Also at wholesale.
THEO. A. PECK, T. co
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

NEW TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT
" AT JTinooshi TiUdge.-Thc subscriber has COM
menced the tailoring business in this place, and will
do all kinds of work in his line in good style it is
done at any shop in this section of country. Cutting
done at all times, on short notice
WANTED-An apprentice nj the above business
JEREMIAH HARRINGTON.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
To Purchasers Of Books ~ Stationery.

TO FurVHaSFTs Of hooks q St0tIOnCry.
IL A, BRAMAN ers NJ wholc.n'. mil retail a
HIs choice assortment of Shool BOOKS and Mis-
ctllaneous work., Together with an ex cn>ive srpnlv
of Stationery Corn'ry merchants can e frni h, 1
with all kinls OF PAPiR, on The most rea ona le
terms: Books snch a. are obtained in Boston, ~ York
and Phlsdelphis markets. o~iere a. .hcr not,oe
B,r,n,' N, O-,, 8 1870
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
~ GROCERIES.

IN GROCERIES.
~ IIh's st. Croix and n. o. Sugars,
20 Rbls do do
10 Boxes refined and Loaf do
Bbls Crushed do
5 do Powdered do
30 Chests II. s., y. II. and o. H. Teas,
20 Bags Java Lugura Coffee, Pepper & Spice
Casks Snleratu 10 Boxes Starch,
20 kegs d. hoses Tobacco 10 kegs Ginger,
80 boxes Bar Soap 50 matis Cassa,
10 boxes Pipes, | cask Gloves,
81 bbs J.orards Snuff | do Nutmegs,
and Tobacco. dc. &c. dc, by
Nov. 10. STRGNtiS Il. co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
lothian II. Halls Estate.

lothian II. Halls Estate.
WE the Subscribers, having been appointed by the
w honorable the Probate Court for the district of
Chittendcn commissioners to receive, examine and adj
just the claims and demands Of all PERSONS against the
estate of lothian II. Hall late OF Willison in said Dis
trict deceased, represented insolvent, and also all
claims and demands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
monhsfrom the day Of the date hereof being allowed
by said Court for that purpose do hereby give notice
that we will attend to the business of our appointment
ut the dwelling of the widow Lydia Hall in Wlliston
in said district on the Sd Monday of December and
O'Clock, A. NJ, on each of said days. Dated, this 23d
day of November, A. d. 1910.
TRUMAN CHlTTENDEN, }
LUTHER I.OOMIS : Comrs.
MO JOHN VAN SICKLEN, Jr,
THE Creditors requested to present their claims
on the first sitting of the commissioners if possible
LYDIA HALL, Administrative.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
TIE BANNER,

We observe that the Baltimore Patriot and
some Of our New York papers are trying to
figure us out of the Banner, and give it to our
we'll beloved cousin, "O.d Kcntuck" This is
done by counting the scattering votes in Yer.
mont against I1arrlsan, and leaving it to be in
ferred that there were no scattering in Ken
tucky--whch may be so, or my no.. Bat thoy
will hardly make out this case. 1t is, To be sure
a close rub; bat yet, the facts, cyen-handed
justice, aad pabilc sympathy,1rc all on our side
So hands of, gentlemen, if you p,easc--at least
until a court of honor can be convened, to settle
E question. The following, from or noble
rival, of the Providence journal, presents the
case in lis true light:
VERMONT TIE BANNER STATE.
Returns from Vermont, excluding scattering
votes, which do not count, in an electoral cleo
ton. give
For Harrison, 32,ti0
Van Barren, 1901,
1i,i!! majority,
being fraction over % l-2 per cent.
The State OF Kentucky cones next, the vote
being
For Harrison, $3.50
Van Barren, 31Gl6
25,s73 or % IS
per ct. Close shaving this.-Pror. Jo,rnaL
This is undoubtedly the right view Of the
subject. In all plural elections the majority is
understood to moan the difference between
the two highest candidates and for the obvious
reason, that the scat cring votes have no mnu-
ence whatever on the resuit--eycn to defeat an
election The nvlual who stad al home and
did not vote at al, has done Just as much to pro-
mote or defeat lIarrson's election, as the one
whowcntto the polls and threw scattering vote,
and might with equal propricty be taken into
the count. Hence, in most or all the official
proclamatons, no mention is ,ade of scattering
votes. Gov. Porter proclaimed the majority in
Pennsylvania to be 313, when there was pre-
cisely that number of scattering votes, and, ac-
cordng to the doctrine contcnded for, no MAJOR
ity at all Yet we TO not learn that any of the
numerous bets made against n,qjority for IIar-
rison in Pennsylvania have been drawn on this
accouIt. The Journal is manilesty right on
this point, and we shall have the flag.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court for
DisrRicr or rHUrrNpgS, SIS. the Dst.ict Of Chit
tcnden To the creditors and others concerned in the
estate Of Eirh,s Steele late of Iincsburch in said
District deceased.
WurrEAs JOSIAH Steele administrator Of the cstatr
of said deceased has made application TO this Cout'
debts Of said deceased. twclys months from tho 9th
dav of November 1910, and the second "Wednesday
Of October next being assiPnel 'ot n hoiJng IN the
premises, the Office of the Register ol his Court
and it h,vno been orlcred that noiice thereof he
given, by publishing this decree three weeks succ@s
svey in the Free Press, news paper printed nj Bur
linGon, before the time fixed hearing Thcrcfore
you hre hereby notified to appear before sid Court,
OF the time and place aforesaid, then and there, TO
make objection if any you have to the s,ii time of
payment being further extended ne afore'nd.
Given under my hand a, Burlington this 5th day
OF Noyembcr, A. D. 1910.
WJ WESTON Reois,cr
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

STORE TO LET and Stock of DRY Goods
~ For Saic...A first rate store suited to n LARGO
business with good run of customers would he let
for term of years aud the whole part of the Stock
Tor sale on very advantageous terms The present is
rare opportunity for any one wishing TO commence
business, for further particulars apply the store 10
MAYO Il WAIT Trustees.
Burlington Or ~
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

BOTANICAL MEDTCINES.--The subscribers
ID have received complete assortment of the above
articles; among which are, extra lowered bay cry
and barbcrry barks; ginger, plurcsy umeric and uni
corn roots pepper of many kinds in pods and pow
der; gum myrrh, and peach kernels.
THEO. A. PECK, & CO.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
Winooski Village, Nov. 10.

rAUTlON.-Ihe genuine Muri.on's Pl~ made
~ the British COLLEGE Of Health, london, can q O :
tainc AT The Variety Store an no OTHER place in tai,
town and rcmen er every ok AMI packel i ,i1nct
with pen, "Pang orn and Brn mail" all sold in he
sac are so SIGNED. PIr ha er will pea cremen-
er'h> "a zion. PANGBoRN IRISsMArp, ,,arcagcn'>
NEW SHIT IRON, COPPER " TIN WAR;
~ ESTABIiSllMENT-1he sih,cril en- arc h,
firm ct Starr 4 Bo>,v ick having rrrha>el and re-
moved to The Store lately occnpicl v Srongs e. Co.,
east side ofihe Court Hone Square, one door nor h OF
the Log Cabin, is now ready 10 do all kinds Of wor,
that the public vi h N his line Of business, such
covering roof, with TN, maling and putting up cave
rouahs and >pons. All Kind, Of Tin, ,heet Iron and
Copper Ware will le kept ON hand, and for .ac al A.
low prices can e found in the Sac Sheet Xnc
Copper Pumps, Lead Pipe, and all Other articles in The
line Of uur business kept on hand. For cheapnr>s Of
price and nca'neSs Of cXecu,ion my wor, will moi | T.
excelei hy any in the STATE lfyou n tor my thing
in The Above line, leore you ira lie and cal
upon H. ii. BOSlN ICk.
b arlington, Jnlv, 1910.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

+ the only MNIINe remedy for nipples ever dis
covered. 1t VIII cure the most troublesome cases in
few days without deprivne the infant OF the breast
warranted superior TO all other remdies when applied
arcordlug to the directions on the bottle. See that
the signature of "A. Sherman, W. H." is on the
wrapper, none other IS genuine BE particular or YOU
Will he deceived and Disappointed Sold Mt the arie.
" store PANGEORN & BRINSNAID
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

DIR. A. SHERMAN's INDICATED
(NHu,NG.ES


CIILDREN or adults can take melicne in this
~ frn without didleil'y. II is the only way 10
make il pleasant. Thee Lozcngcs the great.
ct di'covery ever made, for dislcling the va
rlo> Kinds OF worms that ~ frequently and di 'ress-
singly annoy 10th chil,lien and 'us. They are a.
Iniale re ne y, and 30 pleasant 10 the tate that
children VIII Ia them a. readily a q common pep.
per,nn' lusen"e. Many dipa.e, ari.e from worms,
without is eng suspected. Sometimes very trouie.
some cogh, pans IN The JOINTS Or nl :, Icelng az
The no. Q, &c. are oc"a oncd V worms, and can ~
lily c'Ire this celc ra'ed lneli,1ne The follow.
ing symptoms l*dcae the presence Of wern,, wis.,
heaiache, vcr,!", 'orrtr, disturb ell Dream. sleep
lruhen OIL iy fright and screaming, CONVERSIONS, NJ,
vcrsincss, thirst palrl hue, al taste IN the month.
offensive lrca'h, cough, difficult rea'hing, itching
nj the nose, pans IN the soma h, na"sea, .aneami>h.
ness, vuraotv, l.anness cne mus itching al the anus
toward, nirl,, an AT lenEh de e,or,, and film. and
Gu. One i, do e for child Two years old-wo
une four year Old hrcc fr cgh' year. and five
fyr an adult, and shoIld Z re- every morning. or
every other morning until relieved
IT. Sold a, the Variety store | Y PANGBORN Il
BRlNSMAlb Je ,eHers, Is rng'on, VI, wholesale
Agents. Ill eral discount to merchants who buy u
.,ll
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
lOO Canada Plates, Tin Sc.

COO Canada Plates, Tin Sc.
CO\/ Boxes Canada Plates
100 do Tin plates X with extra sizes,
20 bundles Iron Wire assorted,
80 do assorted Nos, English Sheet Iron,
10 Packs Russia Sheet Iron, together with
timed and black Rivcts Copper do Kettle Ears Wire
Nellum, Sheet Lead and Znc DC. hv
Nov, Is. STRONGS & Co.
SHEET ZINC AND SHEET LEAD.
= Casks Sheet Xnc - to 46 inches wide.
- rolls Sheet Lead, by STRONGo CO.
Nov 10 lSiO
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

NJ OORh'> E>StNtE or LIFT A Va IL
~ Ne h'lnr which, Il rghlIy prJ vel t he
means of 'avng lhol and, from an tnlncv grave.
II h1> cen NoI an ne FIR hIry ycars, with great
success, aul folnl very cHrrriuu~ in the following
drease, VIZ. Con>hnp'on, Whuopina Cough, com,
mon Co9ch Cod, dntnll Brcahng, Innncn ~,
ency, n hGr lion, lro cnc>> Of The Bowel ~, Of
cvrry KIM Croprr, Ric!e,,, ca q, Cs'arrh Tven-
AIRY, Fanny, fynuchon 'r,arA eHi'n Ieal.che..
Sc.ne-> a, Soma n, Mra le proven i've Of Con-
tarlon, III 20 e, Com AM Rhc mall.n.
!Cjal healove We |l"nc i, pre- ,arel " Henry Sew
molr, Of Hadlcy Ma >. from the Orrg,nal Re'inc, "
he dreHion Of ai moore, AMI 81 ~ HIM ami tho
prncipal nrlg- t, IN the I'n'cl>'ae>.
$ II whole Hlr AM real, " A. j. III. Pee Co
an Thco. A. pe'E & Co., Brlngon, AMI Nv The
callers generally thrurahou the 90 nrv
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

~ ticks. Q ca.es York do. | bale 40 inch 3 IT.
lap. / lale canvass, just received AMI for ale by
Nov. %, 1870 Villas, LOOMS e. Co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
T. n MS

nTTER Seal AMI Nmria Caps; Link and Concy
- Mu I, Boa natural COLOR Swan, Coney and
Nn'ra Trimmings, Buffalo RI es, for ,ale "
De-. 2, 1870 H. w. CATLlN Il Co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

nON'T MISTAKE 'he sign of the RED I.EnGER,
- lfyou wonld buy Common School Books Blank
Books or Stationery on HHeH the bcstterms say don't
mistake the Red Ledger, College ST.
Dec. 4. s. HUNTINGTON
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
Church ct, opposite tho 'ail, J
Burlington, Oct so, $50. I

L'ALL patterns Of McIinos, Taclonis brown blk
l. and purple fine qualities, Alpines, brown, hlk
and light colos MDuso'In de lnrcs, all WOOL cotton
English Merinos. Alpaca cloths, and black ground
mouscn dc lanes very fine and bonulill for sale by
nl2 ii. W. CATIIN 4 co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

; OAF, [umpand Brown Sugar, Teas, Coffee, sperm
IL candies winter strained lamp oil, molasss rice
nutmegs EnG. currants soda era 'kcrs cluv.s CHINA
mon, salera,us, brooms &c, for sole by
rs N.l.DNELE, & co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

DlCH plaiu black and blse black gro de swiss silks
IL for dressess changeable gro dc New York, gro
plain and fnd poult dc sol silks dark aud light color~
black, blue bla-k and coored silk velves. A large
assortment of ribnnds of ali kinds; chlnoc cod, ik
cord e.. Tasses lace wells Woke collars, Thread
laccs working cotton, black thinning lace. Light
and dark kid doves, black fill, do E,,ck silk and
mohar nl,lts, by y. LOVELY & co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

nROAD CLOTHS, Beaver and Pilot coths, cass
I'D mercs, colored and white Fannels, n full assert.
ment, very cheap for cash by n, LOVELY & co
RtTCuERl>G... he suhsCrll or " Ill butcher
- Hogs an other anlm,l' and pacN The same (lir
funny q, ltreT e,tedD fra'l tho ewho may Wi in
this village, the pre- cn falkland If LOT done in a
worh mali. e manner no pay.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

DORK.--LYMAN & COLE will pay cash for
l Heavy Pork, well fittened and in good order
Hogs should be allowed to hang and drain one full dav
after butcherng before taken to market. None will
be bought bvu without suitable allowance for shrink
age unless in merchantablc order.
Cash paid for slaughtered Sleeps Pelts.
Burlington, Dec 4, lS40.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

Burlington, Sept, 81. CALEB RICHARDSON.
\. B.-liaving COOL accomino,a' ion w II Ia e
The animal, al my residence and retain them well
DIRE, al, for far com cu,aIon &. II.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

m q COUNTRY MERC1IANTS--FAIL
l. SUPPLY OF EARTlIEN, CHINA AND
GLASS WARE. A. SLASON & Co, are now re.
ceiyng a supply of Earthern, China and Glass Ware
among, which may be found the following;
Rdgway's Light Blue
White Chine Glazed DINING,
Granite China, TEA
Blue }saEAKrAsI
:" Bourbon sP'g ante China, and
arthen, and TOILET
Pink WARE.
Low priced China Tea Sets; plain and cut Lamps
and Tumblers, OF every variety, pattern and price,
Together with very large assotniens of cover goods
emhrac,na qualities and quantities, not usually found
se'v 'orsst prcs-, ~ No res R,vsy.s, Trov 80 3S
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

lizard WARE, SADDI.ERY WARE, GUNS
l. Hollow ware, dc. The subscriber has just re-
ceived and is opening large and general assert.
meni of the above goods comprising nearly every
article in the line and which will be sold on very ,ca-
sonable terms for cash short credit, ut the hard
ware store corner of church street and the square.
ROBERT MOODY.
Burlington. Nov. 90 1910.
GAVE COST.-A pc,spns having unsettled ac-
y counts with Lathrop, Potwin g. Wait or with the
Subscribers are hereby notified that all accounts no,
settled in somc way before the 18th December will be
left with m attorney for collection.
Nov. %. MAYO e. WAIT, Trustees.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

ID ARGAINS, BARGAlNS.--tirea, largans IN Dry
ID Goods al the store corner Of Oh rh and College
streets. This large assortment is o 'erel entire al
whole. ale or REAL at uncxemplary low price. for
Cash or approved Noes. This Is an excellent OPP
portinily for Merchants TO buy such goods they
NAV want to ,eni,h their assortment, and for fam
lie, to supply themselves for the very al
vaniayeous terms.
MAYO e. WAIT, Trustees.
Bnrlinc,on Nov. 81, 1910
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

+ OST.--Eight fat sheep marked with tar, 7. NJ.
IL Whoever will give information, shall be suitably
rewarded
FOR SALE. "A superior new mich COW and calf.
Also for sale, to exchange for cattle, sheep or
pork gen,ecl chalse and harness.
D. KINIBALL, d. co.
BURLINGTON Nov "a 1910,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

NTOTICE.-My wife, Sophia Po,ceH, has left my
~ bed and board, without any ju tication, and |
therefore forbid all persons harboring trusting her
on my account JAMES POWELL.
Georgia, Dec. !, 1910.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

li,i-I majority |
being fraction over % l-2 per cent.
The State OF Kentucky comes next, the vote |
being
For Harrison, $3.50
Van Barren, 31.Gi6
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05
VOX UMDRIS.
POPULAR VOTE OF MAINE

Inc Governor and Council of Maine have
counted and declared the vote in Maine for
members Of Congress, given at the time of
The late Governors election. The whole
number OF Wing votes given in the State, in
Guiding 80 scattering, was 45,347; the whole
number OF Van Buren, votes, including 1913
scattering is As, ITO, mal;inga Wing majori-
" OF 2S1, and nett Wing gain Of 6,734
Votes compared with the election Of 1899:
proving that the Wings in September had the
popular vote In Maine, and corroborating the
TACT that EDWARD KENr received the majority
OF votes cast Ter Governor on the l4th uitimo.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-05
For the Spectator.
TEACHERS CONVENTION.
TO THE TEACHERS OF AUGUSTA.

TO THE TEACHERS OF AUGUSTA
Every teacher must have witnessed and de-
plored the evils which attend the circulation
of multiplicity of school books of the same
name, but different kinds, as for instance
Biographies by Smith, Adams, Woodbridge.
Oiney and others; Grammars by Murray.
Smith, Greenleaf and Kirkham; &rithmetics
still more numerous, and Latin Grammars bv
as many different authors as have been covet-
Gus OF the curses Of future generations. The
improvements in cur school books cannot be
denied or deprecated by any but those whose
principles would lead them back to that de-
lectabie state of ignorance which was proba-
bly, In the full blaze of its glory, "When Adj
am delved and Eve SPAN" But thouUb anv
one OF these books may be better than those
In use at some former period, we are not for
that reason to attempt to use them ALL This
however we do attempt. Let teacher take
up a school in almost any part Of this Valley.
and he will find no two OF his pupils provided
with books written by the same author. or if
by the same author they will be of different
editions, like Webster's Spelling Book, of
which there are in circulation five or six edi-I
ions differing each from the ether so much
that the owners cannot recite together the
result of which is, that the teacher performs
threefold labor, and yet for want of his most
powerful coefIicient emulation, labors almost
In vain. convention might remedy these
evils by recommending certain authors, and
pledging themselves seyerally to recommend
the same in their respective schools. The
works approved by the convention would he |
more sought than any other-and soon would
be the only ones brought into the country bv |
the merchants.
Other advantages besides those of unifor-
nifty would attend such meeting of the
teachers. There are many school books.
which, though they contain all the informa-
ton they profess TO give, yet are not suited to
the capacity Of the pupils. Such books, oil
which the number is not small, in opposition
to the influence of convention, would circu-
late but slowly, or be entirely iosAed from
this part Of their orbit. The works that have
ooen warmed into life by this latter-day glo-
Ty, come to us good and bad together. In
States where systems of common schools are
established, and every district has its school
committee, the advantages are secured and
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the evils avoided. To supply the deficiency
OF public schools as far as possible, let us
convene as soon as may be, and consult for
our own good and the good of the people.
by such convention, livelier interest in
tne cause ofeducation might be awakened.-
ny some speeches, published addresses, and
Jew arguments well enforced, the farmers
a.. anu o,hers OF this valley might be convinced
that their sons and daughters were not given
10 them to become sources of wealth. but toS
positions in later life.
l VIII leave to others to propose q day for
!his object, II any one feels sufficient intercst
IN .he cause of education to do so but sug
gest mat IT. cannot well be too soon-for the
S sooner UNIFORMITY IS produced in our school
books the better will it be for the teachers
Tor the rising generation, and for the purses
of the People. '''''
NOX UMDRIS.