New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-20
Gov. observation-disclosures Teacher
Propagandism-Re Religion, &c,
Correspondence Of The Tribune.
SPRINGFIELD. II. FEB. Is,

SPRINGFIELD IL. FEB. Is, lsi7.
sojourning a week in this city, the capital G..
Illinois, situated upon the borders Of a rich, fat
prairie have been entertained by several dis
courses from Ex.Gov SLADE OF Vermont, upon the
subject Of Common School Education
The Governor is by 40 means a scant pattern o.
man bat stands at east six feet two in bis stock
ing feet with q due proportion Of trunk and limbs
and SLIGHT yet rot altogether unraceiai stop IN
the shoulders His feature. are lar-e, aud dressed
in faint but unyagying smile Of compacency-oi
condensation. might cay we're not the term 50 de-
cidedly ana-democra'ic Some one remarked, that
there was a seeming want Of harmony between his
cerebral Developments and the natural language Of the
countenAnce; but true ise.pe Of spurzhein would
pronounce any such supposed discrepancy impossible
These remarks by the way, made with perfect re-
spect and good will aiming only 10 give some toleraoe
impression Of the appearance Of man who i 50 gen
eraly and so favoraby known friend to Education.
His statistics were perhaps unnecessarily. no. 10 ssy
tediously prolix and bis eft-hsnded compliments 10
the literary progress OF Illinois undoubtedly Just
without being in the slightest degree Catering Hs
third discourse given before the Society Tor Promoting
Common school Education. was decidedly Interesting.
His object II understood him correctly, was 10 ascer.
tain the wants Of the People throughout the West and
their disposition to have them applied lie recon.
nended Female Teachers the most useful and stated
that an Association had been formed In the bssbrn
States that prepared to furnish such Teachers
wherever needed, IS last as suitable appieauons ior
them were made.
How far he was encouraged by the numerous sud re-
spectu audience which gave him their attention. or by
the Society for the Promotion Of Common School Eduee
ton in Illinois. am unable 10 say. discourasing
apathy pervades large portion OF the West upon this
subject aud the enthusiasm which prevailed in behalf Of
this great has been essentially moderated % inc
obstacles which well.mesnns prejudice, put A1oYe ALL
positive Indifference mas thrown in the path Of 10 beat
and wsrmest advocates Such difficulties however
mus, and will be overcome and the mission OF Governor
slade promises effect much toward the success oiths
Indispensable labor
His remarks subject of suitsbe attention to the
health and comfort children 70 their physical and moral
culture the exercise Of the better affections and rPen
the importance Of learning them 10 love heir teachers
and 10 love one another we're excellent even oeySha al
pr,ise.
one prominent feature, however IN his remarks
struck chill 20 the heart which was certainly net In
Intended but which had discoursgng effect upon many
of bis hearers and may paralyse in degree the To-
nuence Of his phlanthropc aoors DE told u het Inc
character Of the females who were ready 20 g. orth as
teschers strictly evangelical and inst paramount
object promote sound religious Instruction mat
where ncighDorhoods desiring teacher entertained
secarian Bias. the denomination 70 which they were
attached might be designated and tescneI OF similar
fail would 90 far as practicable be furnished. Thst
where the bene violent individuals who had associated
for this purpose contributed 20 the amount OF one nun
bred dollars they had the privilege OF selecting aieaie
teacher who entertained their peculiar views whet
ever thew might be- on the subject of religious belief
The conclusion 10 fair and indeed irresistible that 1T
erary moral and religious education Is not the sole mo
tive OF this association but that IL Influenced bya prn
cpe no less conscientiousy felt yet universally
esteemed that TO- Propssandism,
lrreligion is one thing. Sectaisnism may be quite
another but ready professions, and rigid Observance
Of peculiar forms are positive indication Of pure
heart and upright HE.
e By their fruits ye shall know them Religion IS
not taken up and put of at will Ike vsgrsni hsot or
fashionable concet II sfet ~ the heart and reposes IN
the depths Of the sou Il is essential 10 huns niiy and
tia, man who fsncios himself Atheist Is profoundly
ignorant of his nature.
Intel isent and amiabie females well quslihed 70 IN
sruct the young be found among the dcvout pro
lessons of Christianity in every denomination let there
but one true faith; and canuOt that be deeply tet
and ruit made apparent In good works without em
braciug the symbols VI peculiar creed without
Welding to humanity portion Of the. homage which
Is due only TO Godi
Decent literary requirements good habits, correct
moral and religious department. Kind and oencNoient
heart would to De necessary qualifications Tor the
class Of female teachers which Gov Saie and biz friends
propose 10 furnish Would il be presumption 10 resi
dent OF the benz GIFTED West whose duty and happiness
tits 10 be grateful peu of this profercd good n1si
respectfully 10 suggest that not only the purposes Of
Education but what is dec AIRED % BE- paramount OBJ
iect the incubation Of correct religious sentiments
mi sht be as thoroughly and efficiently promoted by ban
ishnQ from their praseworthy enterprise All sectaran
tests HUMBLE BELIEVER.