The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-07-24

our energies should in the least Abaie, but that
they be redouble even enhanced, IN proportion
and in accordance with that worthy maxims, that
where much is given, much will be required"
Thus It behoves us as individual mombers Of thi,
great Commonwealth to unite heart and hand in
forwarding the execution Of this most stupendous
work. The field Of labor 10 ample, and each
member of the body polite in this exciting period
of our history bears a weigbty responsibility, ~
each exerts an influence for good or evil proper.
toned by intellect and learning. But If school
instruction is IN essential agent in the conquest,
it is the common schoolthat forms the basis. Thus
IL the appropriate agent Of republican civilization,
and also that medium through which the greatest
good to the greatest number il effected Nor is
this ALL 'Tis not sufficient that we nye supplied
with schools but good schools, where the ply sica
and moral, as well ne intellectual faculties may
be developed, and this requisite demands teachers
of u superior order and qualification. II implies
an advance in educational science, which sad tn
reflect is but too partially realized at the present
day
The elevation Of the character Of common
schools should therefore De the great object of
all. This, however, is not TO be effected by tea
cher7 OF people, acting alone, but by both acting
in concert. II the people desire good schools.
they must adequately remuneratr and sustain
teashers. If teachers wish their iabors to be sp'
preciatcd, they must strive to excel in their pro-
fession; to acquire 10 themselves those peculiar
faculties indispcnsably necessary TO She success.
iul teacher. Neither is this requisite to be nc.
quired in a term, in year, or in lifetime; but
only approximately, by constant and perseyer-
ing effort.
Blu. upon the exemplary and faithful teacher
what an inestimaba labor devolves. 'Tis not
merely mechanical operation, which in the pro.
: res pf nm 10 raN o. var n
tect its Deficiencies, and various dspropor,ens, as
they are being developed from time to time. and
by some efficient means in our power remedy
each apparent evil until all the parts are brought
to corroboratr, and the whole appear in perfect
symmetry; bu, the action Of mind upon mind is
an invisible agency. The principles there inn
planted will ger.nnate a corresponding fruit; tho
impressions there made, whether by precept or
example, are Noticeable. To the teacher, i'm
mortal minds ME entrusted. To him, intellects
/ innocent and unbemished, are given to mould
! Minds, which are not only to rise anJ progress
iyely supply the required ana responsible STA.
ions Of this lie but are destined 20 live through
out eternal ages-vheH this ply steal frame shall
have been dissolved Hence the incalculabe Oh
legation devoving upon every teacher to himself
to man, and his God to hdnorably acqut himself
for his high and noble calling.
! But the hour OF separation draws nigh, nnd
can pursue these interesting though,s no farther.
! Classmates, We must soon part-a few hours.
and We will all be- separated But few weeks
ago We met on these consecrated grounds \ band
Of strangers, Happy, memorable, and delight.
/ ful have been the hours We have spent together
/ but they are fed and now We are called to
bid adieu TO this lovely spot. rendered sacred and
dear by thousand pleasing associations.
/ Soon the parting scenes and vivid realities in
which We now participate os this Seventy sYti,
Anniversary Of cur National independence. upoI,
the elevated plains of this beautiful Mount, will
! fit before Our vision ns DREAM they wall bere'
corded on the title pages Of the past.
/ Soon this lovely landscape, so luSuriantly a
| doncd in the rich ciFusions Of nature. will have
reccdod from our vision. and We mu-t part; part
never more all 10 meet again thi. side o. tho
grave. Such is life We meet for season--we
admire we luye--and Ihink it Heaven on Earth
| then part forever.
| Mhy II c sun slime Of prosperity ever illGmine
your pathway Virtue aud Religion be- your com
panions through life until the guerJou of hops
is realized, and the crown OF an immortal Life Is
AWARDED You in higher and hoiier sphere.
Then fare lhee well thou happy Band.
May Future grant q fostering hand;
Tiny life shine bright IN Christian love.
TIL We again shal! meet above.
Beyond the main of mortal time
Where friendships, true. shall etg eni"iE..
Sad separation nrer b,ial,
Farewell. dear Classmates, One and A.!