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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14

INCORPORATION NOT1CE-PUBILC NOTICE rs HERE
~ BY given 70 the owner o. owners, occupant occu
pants Of all houses and ots improved or unimprovSd
knds affected thereby, that the following
have been completed by Tho Assessors and lodged
the once Of the Bureau Of Assessments for examination
- An persons Interested, vis-For tagging sidewalks
and Issstt curb and gutter stones in Leonard street
TAs limits embraced by suoh include all tia
several houses and lots Of ground lots pieces and
pArcss Of land tuated the southery side OF Leonard
street. between Hudson stseet and West Broadway All psr
whose nteress Affected by the above a.,
sesmcnts and who opposed to the sameje tt~euf
sm requested TO present their obectious In wst
ing 10 the undergned their Office, No Hal Of ~.
cords within thirty days from the date Of this noss
WILLIAM GAGE, 'a8r
CHARLES j. DODGE, Assessors.
CHARLES MCNEIL, }
Once Bureau OF Assessments, Street Department Feb
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14

VIIANTED-TwELvE MORE YOUNG LADus FOE
w An Equestrian Pageant-Tuition in the art Of riA
ing Tin the aide sadde) win be given Free Apply at
B0very Amphtheatre, between the hours Of 10 and l.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
PETERS, WILLARD & co.
NEW ORLEANS.


Corner Old Levee and Bienville Streets,
HAVE on hand and fol- sale at the lowest
IL market prices. Newton, Gordon, Mur-
dock & CO., Old Reserve. 1915, and East In
dia Xxx Madeira, II years, in bottles, How
ard, March = co., and Oliveras Madeira in
pipes, half pipes. quarter casks and BOTTLES.
Cabinet, Harmony and Amonteliado Sherry
in or. casks and bottles. Choice Old Port
Wine in bottles and or. casks. Genuine
Lafette, Giscours and tne table Clarret in
bottles.
Choice old Brandies,. vintage 1895 and
1899, in demiiohns aud bottles, half pipes
and or. casks. J. B. Eodard, Eastillen, 1915,
Jean Louis and other brands. Sup'r Jamaica
and st. Croix Rum, in puncheons, demijohns
and bottles, demiiohns old Glentevet Whiss
key demilohns old Bourbon Whiskey, II
years DID, Heidsick, Cream de Bouzy, lie
Roderer and Schridu Champagne. London
Porter and Scotch Ale, in quarts and pints.
Superior Green and Black Teas in boxes,
cannisters and papers. Old Java, Mocha,
Maraicabo, Laguyra, Havanaa and Rio Coffee.
Judd's patent and New Bedford Sperm
candles.
Stewards and Coverings double refined
Loaf, Crushed and Powdered Sugar.
Soft sheIled Almonds, NJ. R. and Layers
Raisins, English and American Pickles,
Ketchups, Sauces and Spices.
!. Also, an assortment of fine Spanish Cigars,
&C. &c. april 1858. 39-ly.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02

Important to Country SaddIers.
9THE subscriber would respectfully in
form the Trade, that he has and will
continue to keep complete supply of
.Sadd1ery Hardware, Starting, Hogskins and
Enanaelled Leather.
He would also beg leave to call attention
to his fine HOMEMADE SADDLES and HARNESS,
the Victoria Slipper, Spencer's Patent Gig
Tree, &c, &c.
The fact Of having advanced wages on
the manufacture of fine Saddles has brought,
and will secure to the subscriber, workmen
of ability. P. CORBETT.
Yazoo city, Feb 18, 1853. 32-tf.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
HORA ITO b. HEWITT:

li00O Forte and Music Store,
No. 80, CAMP SrrEET, New Orleans.
!" oULD respectfully request the attention Of
the public to bis large and extensive as
sortment Of MUSIC and MUSICAL INSTRU-
MENTS Of ell kinds and descriptions, and also
his well selected assortment OF PIANO FORT Els,
from the factories Of the fret makers ia the Unit
ed States and Europe. among which are to be
found those Of A. StodaFt & Co.. of New York,
Hall and Son, of New York, and Pleyel & CO., OF
Paris. The above fnstruments--oft the following
kinds: GRAND, SFsMlaGRAND, PICCOLO, PIC
COLO OBLIQUE and SQUARE--are of the
most celebrated makers ia The world, combining
all the late improvements, may be had of the sub
s l-2, I'D and octaves, They will be sold at
manufacturers prices. Musical Merchandise OF
all kinds and in any quantity. Among others,
the subscriber keeps constantly on hand the larg>
est and finest selections Of Accordeons ever bro't
TO the Southern market, which are offered at the
most reasonable rates. GUITARS. manufactur-
ed by VIM. Hall aud Son, from the most approx
ed Spanish Models. These instruments are Of Il &
first class. and warranted to stand the climate.
The subscriber has had many years experience il
the Music business in the Northern cities, as vel
as New Orleans, and il thoroughly acquainted
with the minutest details of the business. Hi
stock is the best selected that has ever been in ls
Southern market, and his facilities are such tina
he will always have on hadd selected stock o
all kinds of Musical Instruments and the Lates
and Most Fashionable Music. The Musical pub
lie are respectfully invited to call and examine hi
slock. april S. s53. 39-IYe
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
PHILADELPHIA S ERY
Warehouse,
ER Y

Sign Of the Golden HOrselseGd
No. Magazine st. and No. AZ Canal ST.
M AGEE & KNEASS Manufacturers and I'm
IHM porters Of Saddlery and SaddIery Hardware,
Harness, Trunks, Carpet Bags, etc, Leather, Ma
terials and Findings for Saddlers', Coach. Trunk
and Shoemakers, comprising one Of the largest
and most complete assoItments to be found in the
city. PL0UGHS.
Carey, Dudley and Peacock PloDghs OF every de-
scription and size. REGALIA.
/. O. O. f., Masonr and s. Oft. Regalia and
paraphernialia, Of every descri2tlon-the largest
and most complete assortment TO be found in the
United States.
India Rubber Betting, Packing, fc.
Magee & Kneass are the principle agents FOL
the Boston Betting Company for the sale Of India
Rubber Betting and Packing for steam joints and
boilers; Hose of every size, together with a CON-
plete assortment Of all descriptions Of India Rub
Der goods, which they offer at the lowest mark Ell
rates; New Orleans, april %, 1863. 3l-tf'
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
South Western Book Store.
SIS Gravieg. Street, Mem Orleans
n. ID. McGINNIS.

TSuccesaor to John Bali.
COUNTRY Merchants and others wishing
Books or STATIONERY @ sell again, are
respectfully solicited % call and examine my
large and valuable stock, which am Offer
ing very low.
A large collection Of Theological. STANDARD,
lffsrsNansoits and SckooE Books constantly on
hand All the new works Of interest pub
lished In this country. received pig snon az
issued from the press. april s, i85S-4otf.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
Notice.

"A LII persons. having claims agains. the
- Estate OF Thomas Reilly, decd, are
hereby notified 10 present the same to the
undersigned Commissioner Of Insolvency Of
said Estate, appointed by the Probate Court
of Y AGO county, at the April Term, 1858.
thereof, properly probated according to law,
before the 4sh Monday III November next.
!. III. BELL. Com'r,
May s. 1853. 43-6m.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
Land to Rent.
Clothing !! Clothing /!
NOTICE.

GEALED proposals will be received by the
- Board Of Town Council until their next
regular meeting, for furnishing the Corpora
ton with Lumber during the year. Quality
and quantity can be ascertained by iDquir-
ing of j. P. Bailey, Esq, Chairman OF Street
Committee. GEO, M. POWELL,
May @, 1853. 4s-4t. City Clerk.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02

IRON TOR E,
Nos. SO aud 81, Camp Street, N. Oriedrs
PRIESTLY & BEIN,
wMPORTERs and Dealers Foreign and Do
nestle Hardware, Cutlery, Iron, Til Plate,
&c.. &C.. thank their friends for their very liberal
patronage--the quality and price OF theis goods,
and their prompt attention to ell orders received
will. they hope, secure to them continuance
their fayors. By arrivals from European and
then ports, they are constantly receiving fresh
niles. carefully selected, Of every thing in tn
line md can confidently invite the attention Of purs
cbasers to their large aud well assorted stock, of
which the following is part,viz:
English Bar Iron, round, square y fat-dOO tons.
Do Pennsylyania do do do-l0O tons
Do do boiler plate do-20 tons,
Do Tennessee Iron, round, square q fate 800 tons
Do do boiler plate-S0 tons,
Do do plough dc-24 tone,
Do do do mouds-lO tors
DoSwsdes do plates--15 tons,
Braziers' rods, 1, 5.16 and inch d--S0 rs
Sheet Iron--English, American and Tennessee
from 10 to 1880 bdls,
Hoop Iron-from 5sS to l-2 inch--S00 bdls.
Round do--from to 2 l.2 inch. 200 bids.
Cut Nalls-Cele brated Weymouth, and olhergood
brands,-3, 900 kegs.
Press spikes-SOO kegs
Pocket and Table Cutlery, Razos &c.
Tin Plates, best Charcoal brands, 600 boxes,
Block Tin, Zinc, Spelter &c. 5000 pounds,
Braziors' Copper, from 10 10 40 ID sheets, 40 900
German, Shear, Blister and Cast Steel, $4,000 ID
Axee-genulne Collins's Hunts, &C., $50 boxes
Spades and Shovels, Ames's and other brands
$50 dozen,
whittsmore's Cotton, Wool and Horse Cards
60e doaen.
Coffee Mills, Wilson'S genuine, 200 dozen,
Patent Balances and Platform Scales, Anyis,
Vices, Stock and Dies, Below,
Ok, Trace, Log, Halter and soil Chains.
Chain cubles y anchors. Cooprs' tools, Timers i
American and English Locks, Sliding door Furni
ture, Hooks and Plates Hinges, Butt and Parlia.
ment Hinges, Window Fasteners of every de.
seription, Hoses of every description and pat.
tern, Cross Cut, Pitt and Mill Saws, Ploughs Of
Kings. Halls, and other good brands.
HolowWaFe and Castngs-l50 tons.
Tarred and Mannilla Rope, all sizes,
Oakum Marine, Houseline &C.
Sperm, Linseed, Lard, and Whale Oils.
Atlantic Pure White Lead,
Black and Yellow Paints, Verdigris,
Paris and Chrome Green,
French Pots from l to so pints,
Mill and Gnnd Stones.
Sheet. Bas, and Pig Lead, Lead Pipe, &c. &c.
They are also the only Agents 10 Now Orlean.
sfHllman. Vanleer & Co.'S celebrated Tennesc {
ron. april /, 1858.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
Gamble & Skates,
MARBLE GU Frs,
{ Opposite w. H. sPARKE's Livery Stable
China Street, TicESburg,

ARE prepared to execute Monuments,
n Tombs, Vaults, &C.; Head and FoOt-
Stones, Carving and Engraving, Marble
Nantes, Caps, Stills and Steps for Buildings.
Foreign and Domestic Marble constantly
on hand and manufactured to order al North
ern Prices.
Also, Lime, Cement, Plaster Paris. &c.
November S. 1852 17-tf !.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
Phillip r. WerIein

RHOsT respectfully informs the public and his
w friends generally, that having purchased the
MUSIC STORE
OF VIM. T. Mayo he soIicits the continuance Of
the patronage heretofore so literally bestowed on
No, S, Camp Street, and promises 10 Ii ep on
hand the largest stock
Pianos, Musical Instruments,
SHEET Music, AND Music Books
the South, for sale on the most favorable terms
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02

DR.. Geohegans Hydropiper
purely Vegeiable ingredients, the names Of which
accompany each bottle. Itisa pleasant. safe and
certain cure for diseases of women. For Kidney
Affections, Impu tiles Of the Blood. diseases q
the Skin, Dyspepsia and scrofula il has never had
an equal. Ii Is . ght stimulent, and powerful
tonic and Alternative. Set advertisements.
For sahc bv THOMPSON e co.
Yazoo City.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
DIR. GeOhegan'S

DR.. GeOhegan's
Extract of Hydropiper,
For Dyspepsia, Scrofula, and
all Impurities Of the Blood,
PREPARED BY ONE OF TIE FACULTY.
HEyHIS vegetable remedy which is now spread
u ing to all parts of the country, is prepared
by graduate of one of the first Medical Schools
in the west, a physician of high standing in his
profession, and us much opposed to empiricIsm or
quackery as any .ona can be, as is shown by the
fact that the receipt is published and accompanies
each bottle OF the medicine, thus generating it
from the charged being aosirum.
: It'll PRESCRIBED BY PHYSICIANS.
as will be seen by reference to the Circular ard by
the accom- oanying certificate
Unlike Sarsaparilla the Hydropiper is quick in
its action, The first bottle often producing wonders
FIJI results, as in the Of the negro girl of Mrs.
Simulon's of Louisville, who was relieved of
BLINDNESS IN ONE WEEK..
In short it has excited the wonder and admira>
ton of all who have used it, and wherever known
stands al the head all remedies for the following
diseases !:
Dyspepsia, Scrofnla, White Swelling Mesenteric
d seases or Negro Consumption, Scurvy, Chronic
Rheumatism, Goui, Neuralgia, Sores, Ulcers, and
all Cutaneous or Skin Diseases, all Renal or Kid
ney affections, all female Irregularities and obs
structions MercuriaI Diseases, 0eCondory Sypnilss
General Debility, and all disorders arising from
impure blood and bad Habit of System,
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS
this remedy stands unrival'ed. It's effects are
wonderful. It is slight stimulant and apowerful
tonic and Alternative.
As beautifier of the complexion, in the cure
Of pimples and blotches, in producing clear and
beautiful skin, it j. much mc-e safe and sure
remedy than all the cosmetics and lotions in ex.
istence. Try it, and you will never regret it.
Do not lose confidence fit should seem first TO
increase the disease-the general effect OF the
medicine being TO drive all impuF les to the SUR
face, and by that means out of the system.
HARDENsBuRG. ", Oct. 6, 1851.
DR.. A E. Geohegan. Dear Sr--I have exam
med your receipt for Compound Fluid Extract OF
Hydropper, for the cure of Scrofula in ALI forms
and other chronic affections. viz: Rheumatism,
Female Weakness, g.. Having prescribed. and
watched its effects in many cases Of the above
diseases, and having always found it efectua, !
n1oss cheerfully recommend it TO the afflicted as
the best Alternative and tonic have ever used-ar
together superior to Sarsaparlla, and any Of its
compounds.
fA7-Price 81 per bottle, or six bottle for SIS,
when taken at one time.
RAYMOND & PATTEN,
Sole Agent, No. "a Fourth street,
Louisville. Kentucky.
To whom all orders should be addressed.
June 24,-50-1Y.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
Musical Card.
w M r. M A X o J,
No. s, CAWP GTRFET.

"AvING sold his MUSIC STOaE to Mr..
III Philip r. Weriein. hereby returns his most
sincere thanks TO his many patrons, and ssolcits
continaance of their favols to his successor.
VIM. r. MAYO.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
Copartnership.
r. M. WINN & A. B. GRAVES

HAVE this day Gath Feb. 1859 formed
copartnership, under the firm of VIM
q GRAVES. for the purpose of carrying on
the LIVERY STABLE business at the old
stand. Mr.. Graves will give his entire per-
sonal attention to the business, in all it's
various branches, and hopes BY strict apple
cation, and the superior aecommoda ion that
will nolO be offered, to merit and receive a
liberal share of public patronage.
Yazoo city, February 10, 1853. 32,tf
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
lAmEs r. BURRUs, 6. w. D0UGHARTY
JARW q NO ODMAN,

Successors TO NATHAN JARVIS & Co..
Corner of Com - st',
New Orleans,
Offer for sale, at the lowest market prie |
and carefully selected stock OF stl
DRUGS and MEDICINES:
French. English. German and Chemicals, Paints
nd Oils, Window Glass, Varnishes, Dye Stufs
Perfumery, Soaps, Brushes, Trusses, Flavorlng
Extracts, pure Essential Oils, Druggists Glass
ware. Yeast powders, Lemon syrup. fatent
Me ieines. Shakers Herbs, Surgical Instruments
Together with every article generally comprised
in the stock of Druggist or Physician, and every
article of Medicine wanted on plantation, put
up in neat and convenient style, all OF which
have been selected with much personal care. and
purchased direct from the manufacturers or their
agents, in this country and Europe. All their
powdered drugs are prepared from matetIaI care.
iuIly selected, and warranted strictly pure and
of rhe best quality.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made with the manu-
facturers of QUININE to be constantly supplied
from zlmmers. (German) Pallatier, (Frenchl and
American manufactures which will be sold Qn
the most reasonable terms.
Agents for the celebrated LEX ms lstlJH M ts9.
#TARD, superior to any in the world.
They are prep. red 10 furnish dealers with e
following genuine PATENT MEDICINES. by
the gross Of dozen, at the prOprletcrs' wholesale
prices:
Lyons kathalrOns Daltey's Pam r.AtIdctoI >
Mexican Mustang Liniment, b. Z. Fahnestock's
Vermifuge, David Jayne's Family Medicines, Jonn
Bulls Safsaparilla, S. Fl Townsend's SarsaRarlaa'
Woodmah's Cherry Expectorant, Woodlands .,i tx.
tract Jamaica Ginger, Woodlands pa n killng
Imminent, Wo0dman's Purgative Pills, Osgood's
Indian Cholagogne, Minors Magical Fever Cure
Simmons, Liver Medicine, Gray's Patent Olnt,
ment. GraeffsnbeIe Medicines, Mnffats tllIs and
Bit.rs, 6reen's Oxygenaied Bi.ters, Spencer's
pile e II 1919 Readv Relief. Billings Carmina.
i've ana Astrinrept syrup. ThomaS Extract of
SarsapariIla and Copaiea, Sauds' Sarsaparilla.
Arrangements have been made to receive direct
from Saratoga, supply Of Congress Water,
S. JARVIS
{ anil 8. 3o-ly O. 3. WOODMAN.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
CARRIAGES.

both Of our own and Northern and Eastern ma n !,
factories. Comprising Coaches, Coachee, falline
top Barouches and Chamottees. Rockaways, slide
seat Bugges of superior STYLE with extension tops,
combining the convenience of Barouche or Rock
away. Also, roll up side top Buggies, Giggs,
Pheaton, and open Buggles of elegant pattern for
single or double harness. Also, Buggy and Coach
Harness, Whips of all patterns, Kidding Brides.
.Nartingales. Birdie bits, Stirrup irons; Lad
Gentlemen and Boys riding Saddleso all patter
OF our own manufacture. Saddlebags and Spu,
ALSO, Fig Nets Of all colors. Webbing for sad.
dleskiFts. hand -holders and furnishing goods of
all kinds for saddle and harness manufacture.
Also-Oil Carpet, Brussels do, and carpet fringe.
Enamelled cloths of all colors, patent Dash and
Collar Leather, Hogskins and Saddle Shifting,
Enamelled top eather-also Enameled Leather
for Linings. comprising all the coIors used. Blue
and Drab brOadcloths, damask of all patterns AMI
colors, silk for festoons fringes for do, silk and
worsted Tufts, holder tassels, broad and narrow
Laces, tufting buttons of all colors, tufiing and
band nails. Tacks of all sizes, brass and silver
knobs, JAppanned, brass and silver glass frames
Coach handles and locks bolte of all sides, screws
de ); Springs, Axels, top props and capped Nuts,
castings of all kinds. Alsso-a good assortment OF
Blacksmith's tools. Coach varnish, Paints, Leads
&c. Also Buggy and Wagons hubs, turped spokes
and bent shafts aud rims, Buggy poles and bows.
and coach poles.
we also manufacture wagons for four or two
horses, Pedlar wagons, Drays, Or Wagons and
Carts. Dray and wagon Harness, kept constantly
on hand Trace hams, Collars, Brides, Whips
and all heavy articles used for such purposes I'LL
Ct which We offer for sale on reasonable terms for
Dash or approved credit. Persons wishing any
thing IN our line, will find it 10 their interests to call
and examine our stock before purchasing else-
II
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
~ CARD.

WE take This Opportunity Of returning
w our sincere thanks 70 our patfons,for
the more than liberal share Of patronage Civ
en- US the past year; and now have the plea
sure Of announcing the arrival Of the FIRST
shipment ofour spring stock, which will Be,
when complete, equal to any in the city.-
We pledge ourselves to do Justice 70 all who
may favorus with call, in every particular.
We cordially invite our friends and public
generally, 10 cali and give US a trial; pledg-
the place of those to whom we sell goods
that is. to do unto others as we would have
them do unto us.
COWAN. CHAPPFLL & CHAP1N.
Vicksburg, February IS. 1853. sSslf.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
Piano FOFtes

Constantly on hand large assortment from the
most celebrated factories in Boston and New York,
besides those of Pleyer & Erard, Paris.
GUITARS.
Tomas and Hall & sons celebrated Guitars of
Rosewood and Mahogany, and other well known
makers.
Ruled paper. Blank Music Books, Piano Forte
Stools, strings for all Instruments, and every ar
ticle in the Music line.
Music bound in the most substantial manner.
Dealers, Seminaries ard Professors supplied on
the most accommodating terms.
april 8, 1853. 39-ly,
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02

Dissolution of Copartnership..
TINE Copartnership heretofore existing be,
= tween Richard M. Winn and Robert
Wilkins, under the FIRM OF VIM & Wilkins
has expired by limitation. r. NJ. WINN.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
POWELL & HTLLIARD.

MAIN STREET, YAZOo CITY, MI,
"AvING taken in addition to our former e
IL tensive Mandatory, the establishme
lately occupied by ME. Z. H. Primm, opposib
our old stand. would respectfully inform the pu
lie that we have made extensive additions to ou
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02

Publisher & Dealer of Music,
No. CAmp STREET, NEw ORLEANS.
TTAS always Cor sale as large and varied as
sortmeut Of Music as any House in the
south. He isconatanlly publishing and adding
to his stock, all the New and Standard Publica-
,,ora of fne dav
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02
ReDairing

Vi all kinds connected with our business, done
with neatness and despatch, and all erdere for
new work thankfully received and satisfaction
given Bpril %, 1853. 42~ly.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02

A. GAMBLE.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-02

c. SKATES.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06
NUMBER II.

Of the masters. and mistresses to whom
they send their children redo not
know into what houses their children
are placed. They are almost as igno..
rant Of these things in Vermont as Of
the same things in Wisconsin or Texas.
And the Legislature, for too years past
has said, "the people shall not know
of the condition of their schools"
People. What arc the Sthoolmas-
ters about
assembly. What is that to US, SEQ
to that yourselves.
People. But what is everybody's
business, is nobody's business
assembly. Don't bother us, we are
trying to find out the weight Of beans.
People. How many Schools, Schol.
ars and Schoolhouses have We I How
many teachers .? How much are they
paid =?
Assembly. A few years ainee we
told you,--ain't that enough !?
People. But we want to know ssch
year, and so find out whether our
schools grow better or worse.
Assembly. Let somebody see to
such things, who cares for them,-ws
don't.
People. How do our schools, schol-
ars. teachers, houses, books etc. COM
pare with those of Mass, New York,
Maine, &C.?
assembly. Never mind about other
peoples affairs Haven't had an E.
than Allen, AID amt you called the
real "Green Mountain Boys ?" What
are Schools to you?
Pr pie. But is there not law in
force that you, q "Ihen most noted for
wis 'om AID virtne," which says that
YOU shall Annually elect State Super.
intcnden.
assembly. Look here, will yer =?
'Shall' means we won't"
In, order that the Assembly may
be ready to 10 something in reference
to this suhicct. j: is necessary that the
people have some feeling about it, and
that there be some plan proposed and
considered previous 10 the annual ses-
sion. Generally the Legislature meet
without having any rlan or course Of
action prepared, and they find it vast
" easier to do nothing than to prepare
practical plan and carry it out by
Legislation. 1t costs tho't and atten-
ton to do this but to condemn exist
ing laws, find fault with past Superin-
tendents. and sneer at Schools, is a
very easy matter, especially when
backed up BY existing prejudices and
public apathy.
We hope to see the present system
of Superintendency discussed ,and com
pared with other systems now in oper.
alton in other States.-S. Albans
Messenger.