The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-31

who managed them. There is individual who pays
conduct of the Washington YOUTH and not help but
think there is some Encouragement in regard to their
education at home and at school When they arrive at
the age of IA l5 they consider themselves ladies' and
gentlemen, and try to convince their teachers that they
are such by coming and going when they please and
doing what they please while in school, They wish to
convince the younger scholars that they above obey
ing the Rules and Regulations and instead of setting
good example, they proud Of setting the very worst
The following extract will no doubt be considered ap-
picable to the conduct of these wOuldbe gentlemen:
MIscHIEvoUs ADJUSTMENTS OF ScHooLBoYs,
Schools unless discipline were doubly strong,
Detain their adOlescent charge too long;
The management of tyros of sixteen-(or fourteen)
Is difficult, their punishment obscene.
The stout tall captain whose superior size
The minor heroes view with envous eyes,
Becomes their pattern, upon whom they fix
Their whole attention, and ape all his tricks
His pride, that scorns obey to submit
With them is courage-his effront'ry, wit
His wild excursions, Misunderstanding feats,
RObb'ry OF gardens, quarres in the streets,
His hairbreadth scapes, and all his daring schemes,
Transport them, and made their fav'rte themes.
In little bosoms such achievements strike
kindred spark they burn to do the like.
I have repeatedly stated that am great enemy to
holidays defy any man to prove their utility in our
common schools When, some years ago, did give a
few holidays, for many days before the time found it
impossible keep the scholars at their studies The
girls distracted and tormented their parents for
dresses to 60 visiting whether they able to do
or not, was no concern with them Boys were laying
plans to break into orchards gardens &c. and Otherwise
disturb the public peace The boldest and wlckedest
amongst them was the favorte, and commander chief
Many got sick, and gave more trouble to their parents
during this short vacation then during the whole year
for many days after the time appointed Neither teacher
scholars knew where they quit nor where to begin
These only of the evils attending this shameful
custom. Although did not charge for the holidays,
still thought was committing great crime for permit
ting the youth under my care to spend much time in
dleness and wickedness and giving trouble to their
parents.
The fewer holidays the better for both teachers and
scholars that intend to do their duty Education
not be forced. Time be taken perform that inn
portant duty WELL No teacher ever did or ever will
take too much of his establishment those ntrus
ed ID him. have been long convinced that youth might
be better scholars in half the time that is usually
spent at school, more moral and useful through life by
proper and energetic system Of education which would
employ their time well and make study pleasing them.
have scholars that have been six and years
at school, and did not know the multiplication table when
they came, the most simple rules in arithmetic
one part Of speech from another in English grammar
and some of them not exceeded by any children in the
city in natural abilities They would have been good
scholars in one halfthe time, justice had been DONE
Those who have the management of youth ought to
manage them they do their fish take them in time.
They easily spoiled and then they are hard to cure
Spring time Of youth is past and never returns
parents would calculate the time and treasure spent
by their children at school, what value they have
celved, what improvement they have made in useful
knowledge and good morals, they would find that large
majority of them improved only in dleness wickedness
dsobedience to their parents ana teachers and in dis
tubing the public peace. Perhaps full time for those
who have the of the rising generation judge for
themselves, and, Unnecessary, to make change. They
have great consolation they may rest assured that
travelling in the way they should go, they are certainly
galloppng rapidly in the way that they are taught and
encouraged to go. This must be acknowledged by all
who pay the least attention to them. Some perhaps,
think it best to permit them to continue their wicked
reer, and when tired, they will return to the path of vr
tue. Others think when they have gone far enough
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This doctrine is rather desperate TO depend upon.
JOHN M'LEOD, Principal.
P.S. Again wish 1t expressly understood, that all
scholars must attend the hours of tuition punctually and
pay their bills at the expiration of each quarter be
dismissed. Without adopting this plan, we can not do
justice to ourselves our scholars.
Since commenced teaching In Washington have
lost upwards of five thousand dollars Many have
their children who never intended to pay cent
cept insults and caumny
intend to make change in very short time, and
adopt the cash system, which to all trades
still active and healthy, and may still teach many
years. The Columbian Academy is located in Of
the most beautiful and saubrious spots in Washington,
ld is always kept in first rate order No establishment
of size in the Union exceeds it for convcnences
enable the teachers and scholars to perform their duty
with pleasure. The academy il open by daylight at all
seasons and he teachers their posts ready
their scholars have practsed this plan Of teaching
morning school ever since came to Washington, and
four years before--making in all forty years and
months. No change would be made in this respect if
were to teach twenty years more.
The motto of the Columbian Academy is Order is
Heavens first Law: the same that was in the other
two academies that erected Washington, and never
has been dsgraced by the misconduct Of the youth
tending, and hope will while live. J. NIL.
NIB. No holidays in August than in any other
northeastern half the day on Saturday. All good
housekeepers will encourage their children to attend for
by strict examination Of their household affairs each
Saturday, they will have opportunity Of knowing how
the domestics perform their duty the whole week SOFT
with scholars. Knowing that they will have to render
every Saturday Of their studies during the
week. will make them particular to get them we'll
MIL j.. NIL.