Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-11-14
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To tie Editors II iie ERgebsr
Messrs. Editors | was 50 much pleased with
The spirit and tone of the enclosed letter, as well
az with some Of the suggestions contained in II,
that was induced 10 obtain ii from The gentleman
10 whom il was addressed, and TO offer il &c you
for publication. In only one the writer views
cannot concur. We cannot defer the selection
OF delegates 10 The Education Convention till the
people receive the information, which, am sen
spc, il is very desirable hey should have; Tor, as
he says, "lhe present is Inc accepted lime'-lhe
critical moment-ior ACTION upon the all-mpor-
tan, interests OF E,lncalion; and with him say
again, "Let Us not neglect lis improvement
We must entfus; 10 The Convention and 10 the
Legislature The Luxurious task Of devisins sys-
TEN Of Popular Education adapted 10 the wants
OF The State. And they arc he best fitted for the
work Lei The People only BY MEMORIALS from
| the voters in every county SHOW their determine
lion that something shall be done for The regenc-
ration Of The Stale, and the rest will assnredy he
accomplished. VIRGlNIAN.
RICHMOND, 23ih Sept, 1913
As Chairman Of the las, Education meeting in
The county of Henrco, | take the liberty OF adj
dressing yon upon thai subject. am much sra-
;ified 10 see our County responding so promptly
10 lie city Of Richmond in connection with it
Feeling deep interest in The matter, and satisfied
that The welfare OF The Stale, in all lis relations.
depends upon The success OF the measures taken
in relation 10 il, am induced, thereby, 10 write
line 10 you, with request that il can be made
useful in any way in iur,hering the cause, may
be considered as prepared TO do any thing in ms
power 10 effect such result. Physically, | am
almost poweless but my head and my hand
and, as far as il goes my purse, are at the ser
vice OF those who NAV have the conduct OF This
matter It is a burning shame To see the Old
Dominion, once the first o. all The States, now
leading the van Of ignorance-and he is no true
hearted son oil hers, who does not feel the blush
on his cheek, when the fact is presented TO him.
Concerted, and well digeslcd action, is necessa-
~ 10 secure success in even the primary more
ments, such rs are now taking plice. You know,
however, sufficiently we'll the impulsive and un-
fortunately eervescing character thai 80 often
marks the action of Virginia assemblies and
meetings, not 10 be sufficiently on your guard, to
induce you 10 make every effort 10 prevent such
being The case in The present instance. You have
shown that by The successful posiponement in The
last meeting nlhc first place, we want light upon
the subject generally; VI ought 10 avail ourselves
of the experience oil other countries; and this can
only be done by reference 10 detailed statements
OF the various systems OF education adopted in
the different countries OF Europe and in separate
sections Of our own country. This species of in
formation ought 10 be thrown before the Stale OF
Virginia al once; lei The whole body OF our PEG
pie previous TO The selection o.! members OF an
Education Convention, receive such experiment
ed, or tested knowledge of the subject, as will 10
some extent enlarge and cnlighien their views,
and enable them 10 exercise an improved judy
meni in The selection Of The members Of this Con-
vention. The question then presents ilsell, how
is this TO be accomplished? As mere sugses-
ton for an answer, throw out the following
LIE! each county meeting raise a subscription, no
matter how small, and appoint committee 10 in
crease the fund BY general colleclion-when col
lecied TO be used directly, or through the medi-
um OF The central Standing committee OF Rich
mond in the publishing and distribution o.! mat
ter bearing practically on The subject.
Anoher Committee might be appointed 10 Sc
lect such essays CT reports as they may think
most applicable and useful, and either conine
their action TO the county OF Henrico, or unite
with committees from other counties, or dels lie
the selection, publication and distribution, as be-
tore said 10 The Central Committee OF the City oil
Richmond. To illustrate ny idea, would ask
any disinieres,ed gentleman, who has only given
that general attention 10 the snbjec, so common
among u 10 take up Horace Mann's seventh
annual report 10 The Massachusetts Board o! Edu-
Gallon" and give il a thorough and attentive peru
sal, and ii lie does not admit that he has receivo
more valuable instruction and information from
the perusa Of This one able paper than from all
I his previously received sources Of information
then am free 10 admit myself mistaken ia all
my views Of enlightenment by such means.
would engage, if the county of Henrico
through their committee, could be only success.
full in distributing this repor, throughout The
State, tina, they would accomplish more towards
proper appreciation Of the subject, as we'll as
successful final action upon it, than by any
number Of the snowy fine speeches and wordy
newspaper effusions that are SO much in fashion
} al the present period.