New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-05-22
schoo, pisc,plips-A Boys Notions.

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Mr.. GREELEY-Respected ir;-Will you allow
boy to address you subject that many wise
men have discussed, yet seem never to have come
TO a conclusion refer to the question, "Shall
Wbippine be abolished in Schools 7" Many theo
ries have been advanced, yet from the manner IN
which they have been got up, itappears as II the
theorists had never been inside OF Sehoolroom-
Let me present a homely but true view OF the
case;
The first thing Teacher does, when about open
ing School, is to issue Circulars Among other
things promised is moderation in the government,
and that the said government will be conducted on
the parental plan. All this is very nice. The
youngster has seen the Teacher in the street. and
declares that that Master vont lick. Wel-nezt
day he goes to School; but what change comes over
the spirit Of his dream Instead of the mild in
sinusting smile of yesterday, that rested like
sunbeam on his face, now dark torblddlng frOwn
is there. Slowly and sadly he goes TO his seat for
there is no chance now Of escape, aud ne must be
resigned to bis fate He mentally asks " Is this
the face of a Parent, chum OF mine !" One an
swered that 1t looked more like sour old uncle.
One unlucky led commits trihing crime-it goes
on the wings OF the wind to the Teacher School
is hastily convened, eight minutes earlier than
usual, and much grumbling is the consequence OF
this curtailment. But justice must be satisfied
All hearts are beating with anxious suspense, for
no one knows who is the offender. AT last, the
Monarch Of all survey" speaks; In tones OF aw-
fol dignity the offender is called TO his account
The indictment generally stands as follows "A.
b., you are hereby accused, by John Smith, of
wilfully transgressing the laws of these Halls Of
Learning, by throwing at the Uranium of the afore
said j Smith, q sphere, whose component particles
were coneealed masses Of aqueous huid-Or, 10
| make the charge more obvious 10 your obtuse
| derstancing-you are charged with throwing
snow ball at his head. How will you exculpate
Yourself from such henlous oiencel' AasUer-
"You see, Mr. NJ. was going down the yard
when John Smith took stone and" Here he is
stopped with q loud, Hush up, sir: and hold out
! your hand - and then a scream Of agony is heard
/ throuehnut the room that would melt any but
School teachers heart; and OBJ what curses follow
that Teacher, and oaths OF the mos. horrid de-
! scrption are vented against him.
| DO rot think that exaggerate for | am o scholar
| Dlyse.i, ana know. What joyful day it is TO the
scholars when the Examining Committee visits
them Then the old angelic smile is put on, and Oh
how tender be ia to the little boz 81 and with what
comp acert smile he points out the forced respect
Of the scholars, who burst not look otherwise than
pleased; for II sour look is seen then, look out
But as soon the last OF the visitors leaves the
Ic.m, then the busy hum suddenly ceases, and
Horsersdsh, go away you amt no circumstance
TO the seraphc expression that follows.
Now, Mr. Greeley, as boy, living under De-
mocratic Wing Government think | should DO
allowed to propose plan Tor the benefit OF our
race. Iwould not abolish the ROD. but would send
the Teachers themselves TO school, and there have
The M learn, what very few of them possess, and
that is, Discrimination in Punishment AS am but
n boy, hope you will excuse all errors. | remain
a young and constant reader. JOHN MARTIN.