Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-07-14
From tAe IYiaehssssr Rspu6iieaa.
Intellectual and Moral Education.


The prosperity and pcrmsnonee cf Republican or free
Government, must ultimately dcpend upon the progress o
intellectual and moral Education; and the consequent; diiu
sion OF general Intelligence amongst the people.
The truth OF this proposition evident every reflect
ING mind; aud conmends itself the attention and earnest
consideration oirstrio. fhilsn,hropist and CHRISTIAN
la the dated States, rus rE are only the real
but acknowledged ut all civil authority. Our na-
Peaed IN compliance with their will; and the execution
tcnal well laws only made bu, also
ct The law, in great measure subject to their control
The imro civil interests ale inusicd to their
ehage and responsibility and. necessary consequens,
thcie continual demand upon their intelligence anu
couec; decision.
In a Government therefore. which cmanates form the
people, where the entire administration. in all its va.
branches is subee, their ard
eoniro other subject be equal in importance to that
OF Intellectual Education, aud the general diffusion Of
FL knowledge Where 50 much Is left 10 the direction Of
public opinion; how important that tina, Public Opinion
should be enlightened!
The dissemination OF general knowledge its imq r,ant
every country; but pre- emineny imporIan, in our
Republic. Here, every American Citizen, in the ex
ample Of his elective franchise, should be able give
enlightened Here, every has measure OF in.
hience. His tells upon the political and the
safety cf the nation requires that virtue and intelligence
guide and direct hun in lie dsposiriou!
The whole people should be sufficiently intelligent to
distinguish appreciate their ucau; discriminate the
character, psconnns and principles o: the candidates
70. public favor; and the tendency, and ultimate
oqnonces OF those ef National State poll
ey. which from time time, presented FOR their
siurTaiipn and support.
Ratit may reasonably be inquired; what kind end de-
gree OF INTEL sencc requisite, qualification io dis.
charging these important aad responsible du-
ii,S1
b. Intellectual Education, j. that all our ci
l.. ala,
os profound philosophers every acquire
know edge OF languages and OF the Sbstruse ard cr
cal arts OF ard Seicaee. Tas from tie nature
Society AM la, diversity OF hum=. talent and iacna
ton, IS mpraeucab.e.
The object aimed BY intellectual Education viii be
accomplished when every IL familiarity acquainted
With the usua, branches o: English aducauon. The
int sc,ua stores Of the English liucuss, are tcn o,en
20 hi. view. In this language ne may lind all the know
ledge that he will need 10 form his opinions upon
any sssJect, which, American Citizen, Viii be
ms Ju'y decide,
This intended depreeslc the merits az iripor.
Of Classical study. The study Of the Anccn,
regarded OF meEta discipline, IL ct!iaiuy ia
valuable. In ransla;inS discovering the meaning Of
every passage powers OF invention and comprehension
ony vigorously exercised; but in grammatical auay.
sis u each which Is necessary toy tina, purpose
a constant, process Ct reasoning Is required.
In strictly English OF education the want Of
MS efficient OF mentl discipline be-, supplied nv
the study OF zebra and Geometry; which eunen,ly
calculated discipline aud thereby strengthen aud
large the capacity OF the mind.
Bat rjcutyae the intellect alone Is not sufficient I.e
lec,ua. Education mpar's knowledge, intelligence abilv
intellectual power; but wiIhou, Mora Educ,ion cannot
give iespeeabty and usefulness. Literary NJ Sea
enic aiiaunenis elevate him who Is wanting in
Truth aud Honesty PerhipJit assuming mueh
u 'a' h"' 'Di-s'is cuur, blessing to society," on.
IS va proportion a. II u ioundeu rtVrat vui,-rr.
Moral Education cuyates feelings OF BenoyoeEee and
Humanity; and iucuca,cs a scrupuous regard TO Truth
Integrity and Justice word. an mistaken reverence
Tor the principles Of Tigh Meas eoaseia reei should
not only BE- motto, but the railing principle in moral
conduct, IN every department and station in life.
The elevation 81 moral character should occupy the first
place the attention o: ALL deeply concerns not on
the sebeiEg and happiness pi Society," but our lber
Ties civil and iegious experience aud history combine
prove the safety and Pcrpetuiy Of free institutions
depend upon the Vu'us, less than upon the Intelligence
OF The PE7TLE! J. w. NJ.