Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-01-15
BY Z. p. WALTON & son.

would write articles worthy Of publication in
every periodical IN the State ! Is there an edl-
tor who would not cheerfuy devote one fltieth
Of each issue, (equal to entire paper, or o
good sized pamphlet, per aununi,) 10 Judlcious
aud well written articles on education; Is
there a teacher Of a High School or Academy,
who, if personally solicited, would not give
hours, or even days. 10 the encouragement and
assistance of the teachers of his vicinity, $50
many of whom have been his most valued pu
pils.) for the benefit of those among whom his
future scholars are TO be found Is there are
any teacher who muy not be induced to think
more highly Of he profession, to engage with
greater interest in his work, and TO strive more
2ealousy for the advancement of himself and
others, If the plans, so auspciousy commenced,
shall be successfully carried out;
Much has been said--though the half has moi
been told-of the success which has attended
Mr.. Banards labnrs in Rhode Island II ! am
rightly informed, principal means Of bis iniiu-
cuce has been the zeal and skill with which he
secured and employed the cooperation of all
whose assistance be could obtain. The present
able superintendent, Hon L. r.. Potter, pursuos
q similar course and it is highly gratifying 90
observe the manner 10 which the efforts Of the
venerable President Of Brown University, and
the humble teacher-of the distinguished pohtl-
clan, aud the educator from abroad are used in
immediate juxuposton, and made conducive to
the desired result.
The State Superintendent, aud he alone can
secure the assistance Of Educators from other
States
1t Is no dispaagemen, TO the teachers Of Yer
mont, to say that such assistance may have It's
peculiar advantages.
When the American Institute met al Montpe-
ller 1t was remarked that the range OF thought
was elevated, that great principles were talked
over and discussed and some Of the addresses Of
Vermont men were of far higher order than
the discussion of the practical themes of tIc
school room, to which the professional teacher is
apt to limit himself. This may Illustrute my
idea.
In Vermont thoroughly educated teacher a.
sualy accounts 1t dnidgery 20 instruct IN the
Common English Branches, ana is ready to os-
cape from that, TO give instruction IN the higher
English branches or the classics In the larg,
cities on the other hand one who is enough OF
man to take charge of two or three hundred boys
is cmulous of distinction as a common schoo
teacher, n order that be may obtain situation
at high salary. Doe Principals of the common
schools m Boston are men Of ID eral education
and Of previous experience as teachers. Contn
elt1 teaching them the lower branches, and o5iig
ed To illustrate these 20 the indoient and dali
they attend 10 them more continuously, aud mort
earnestly than they can be expected TO here.
Consequently the details ct the mode Of instfuc
uon aud discipline are iar more interesting AND
familiar 70 them. ana Ola these points they ar,
better prepared o. give instruction TO common
school teachers. They are Usually willing Il
give others the advantage of tier experience r.
AND doubt not that they would readily do so 4
uuy extent desired
The teachers of Normal Schools.-who ar
also legotug tie best euereie OF gifted and col
tlyted minds t1 iustfucuonn Ae common schoo
stuAes.-Aase usually deyot % ther extra ei
fort- "a instruction Ia their own st8tes bul thel
voices and teacain bscome familiar at hom.
they can be- inlucel to pedo1n, in ether States
the la.0s5 10 which they have become accuston
ed.
Samo of the most prominent educators OF Ne'
England hlyc Expressed ~ .inuuess to Wis
Vermont lf they can bc promised a welcome au
au audience.
: Finally. tha reiches' Institute affords ps
cuH8r flc.Iucs f.r combining all tAose means
influence, oud giving Increased efficiency
each. Here t.c >tts Sugerutcndeut meets
large class af teachers, under favorable cucun
stances Dos Forming their ucquaiutauce notc.u
th-r qualifications. ciIcuur information wii
reference 90 their several localities aud layn
Mo foundations ior future cii.rs. lie must hl,
carried on considerable correspondence W
reference 90 L., which wlll not cease with Oh