New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-11-22
National Educarlon--Gov. SHADE. Address.
Correspondence d Inc Irlolne.
Rosroy. Nov. L. l5fs.

Correspondence Of The Tribune.
BosroS Nov. L. l5is
An Address was delivered this week BY Ex-Gov.
Slade. OF Vermont. in one Of the largest churches
OF this city, the subject OF Popular Education
After abiding to the necessity OF Universal Edu-
cation embracing reli gious element, as the con-
ervative power needed to regulate the mighty impulses
now moving the world he especially urged the impor
lance of concentrating the energies Of patriotism and
benevOence upon the children OF our county snd the
paramount duty OF enstng the best minds Tor securing
the risin. millions Of this Republic the Influences Of
a Christian Education.
To the inquiry: Who shall De the principal educs
tor , be repied--Womsn. He spoke OF her adapted
ness become the instructor OF the rising race from
the peculiar character OF her mind especially nef
power gain the confidence and affection oi chdren-
power essential both to their instruction snd govern
ment
For introducing the religious element. which he con
dered 10 the proper education 81 nuns
soul, woman had peculiar advantages He regarded
her maniiesty designed BY the Creator 10 mold sno
guide from ne infancy the moral character Of the M
man family, .t-
The instruments needed to accomplish this grand
work he said, were not mere literary. sentimental
drawing room ladies' but those Of t-uy vigorous enef
ge.c minds and enlarged hesrts IN sound oodes-ntted
% the stern realities Of lite selidenyns self -acrncng
earnes, and ready Tor every station 70 which ffoV1
dence might call them.
indeed II was time he said ths, sssy50dy should be
in in the work OF doing good-s' earnest as men
ars In the pursuit Of wealth and political interests
lie spoke Of the vast importance Of our Own country
In Is relations % the worli-of the freedom OF our
Institutions. a impsrting Al energy 70 the common
mind highly favorable u Intellectual improvement
bu, demanding eminenily the conservative power Of
Christian principle 10 guide H. to safe and happy re
suits.
fort. a. IL i hrst In saecuOns-and the West esPe
cisuy should De looked 70 by pstrois and phsntnro
pl.,s ss being the prospective seat OF empire Into
that region he urged. that Ne~ England owed II %
herself and the nation % send the heahiu influence
which had made her what she vas
Tha orig n and ob iects Of the Board of National
Popular Education OF which Gov. -lade OF Middle.
bury Is the Corresponding secretary and genera
Agent were here presented Ana Us opeisuon eA
ID The Board consist. Of twenty I'VE Members TX
Gov Morrow of Ohio President and Judge Mclean
and judge Lane Vice Presidents InTo1sn sPpfopH-
ate Agsrce. Il explores the West Tor the raising up
school. and making arrange nents Tor the reception
nd cou,ustent support Of female Teachers while il
receives sppcstions for supplies, invites such Teach
er. from the East collects companies OF tnem 'em an
nuallv. q, Hartford Conn. wnsre u carrie. tnen
through six weeks special trsining-a sort OF Isdear
Tas,fsis-snd thence under proper escort sends them
The Board he said had out 10 Teachers in two
years mostly from Nsw Engs and y 70 Illinois y T.
inSisns ~ 70 Wisconsin Il 70 Aichigen 7 10 Iowa
S d Tennessee 70 Missouri 70 hentneAy %
Ohio. 70 Western Pennsylvania, and ! 10 NorIn
Carolina
svs,,s5 "a . very i'm portAnf in it, hsrmOniknz iniu
encs :, ,be vast :. vel for slsyins denomiraaona
.s.ion.ss a. tn West The Teachers sen, had been
from I'VE denominations
Tbe iuonortsncs Of Missionary spirit IN the Teach
- Vs.. s,r.lf unon and letters from OF them
were ress exhbtns this spirit snd showing that The
.s,~,s M the Board are accomplishing an important
work-developiDg female power on an appropriate
The BOARD be remarked, need increased funds to
-, r. rurn.rou. Agencies and 70 dsirsy the ex
,u.e Of toe preparatory training AZ Hartford and our
pving q the West of such a. are unable 10 lear ms
t-ar ms eloquent Address Of an hours length, u
.eemed v.ry obvious, that the plan ~As adrlirs2.y
adapted for esctns great good at comparatively IKE
Sn.s onrrstins unooirls;vely. Introducing many OF
- mid, 10 spheres Of usefulness and honor and
thus promoting nsnonsl philanthropy union in.s-.-
zencs and virtue.