The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-05
More Testimony.

- NJ. BRIGHAM.
More Testimony.
The True Democrat of yesterday continues an
appeal to Free Soers in behalf of Lorin Andrews
1t is written by a Frae Soer and endorsed by sew
eral of the most influential Free Soilers of Cuum-
biana Co among whom we observe Jacob HeAton's
name. We copy portion of the article for the
especial benefit of young Bouton of the Plain Deal
er, who most Indignantly hates the glorious great
hearted Andrews: 80; r taHz7- -fis7,
Mr.. Burney has been in the State only few
years, and during that time has been connected
with the Cincinnati High School, go that he has
not had an opportunity to become acquainted with
the wants of our common schools. Mr.. Andrews
is an Ohio man entirely; he was born in the State.
and received his primary education in log cab
in school houses. By his industry and persever-
ance, he made his way up until he received the
highest honorary degrees from several of Ohio's
best Colleges. He has also taught in all grades of
schools; is fully acquainted with all the difficulties
to be met and the obstacles to be overcome in ele
waiting schools, and is just the for the place.
Mr.. Andrews should have also the preferences
over Mr. Barney account of his social qualities.
He is man of generous heart, easy of approach,
affable in his manner. You approach him with
out dfidence, feeling that you will fad in him
real friend. In MIR. Barney's manner there is
kind of reserve, that renders him difficult of ap-
proach; few feel that they are really acquain-
ted with him. If teachers write to him for coun-
selin reference to educational matters, they sell
get an answer.
There is another consideration which all should
regard. The office is which will require great
and arduous labor, and the person who fills the
place must be of strong constitution and abi-
| ty for arduous labor. Such has been the state of
Mr. Barney's health since he has been in the State,
that he has not been able, like other teachers, to
go into other counties, and by lectures labor for
the elevation of schools. He has but seldom, as all
other prominent teachers, [ Mr.. Andrews among
the number] gone about to represent the State in
| the Educational Conventions of other States, to
encourage the friends Of education there. In one
instance in which, he went abroad, he had his ex-
penses borne by the Cincinnati Board, while other
teachers, who visited other States yearly, have
done it at their own expense. The prominent
teachers of the State have given gratuitous!y the
labors id editing and contributing for the Obi
Journal Of Education. Mr.. Barney was desired
to give his services as one of the editors, but de
clined. He has given very little, either of time
or money, to promote any of the general educa,
tional movements of the State, although he has
been receiving greater salary than any othel
teacher af the State, while his labors have beer
comparatively light, the more aborious duties O
the Cincinnati High School being discharged by Mr.
Knowton and the other teachers. II Mr.. Barney
ted to he of
should undertake to discharge properly the dutie,
of the p&ce, his health in all probability, would
fail him in six months, so that he would be oblgee
to resign, and then the Governor would probably
appoint some favorite partizan, who might no
have suitable qualifications to fill the temainn;
two years and half of the term.
, Mr.. Barney runs as q party man, aud in votin
8 for him we endorse the party with its Batimor
Platform. Mr.. Barney is brought out also by
very hunkerish portion of the party, the Hamil
, ton county delegation. Mr.. Andrews as tn
candidate of the people, and the friend of common
schools. His strong sympathies are on the sid
ofFreedom, Temperance, and every good reform
D We think there is no doubt but that Mr.. An
: drews can be elected. He is now supported witt
: almost entire unaminity by the Free Soil ant
s Wing press of the State; also by a number of neu
Q tral and independent papers, by many Democrats
# and by the teachers of the State generally. Las
fall the vote of all parties combined was about I'll
d teen thousand over the vote of the Democrat
1t party. With the strength Mr.. Andrews will hav
g among ul parties, he can be triumphanty elected
if the friends of education will only be active
IS that his name is printed their county tick
II ets Let Free Democrats do their duty in tn
g matter. A FREE DEMOCRAT.