Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-22

VIZ VIII inns thoptdE modification, can n.
eesS f.ss hicsSE lag Gs!kss discioses that Ore
thaheo.o o00f the ad6wk1t5 population Of tho StAe
can neither read nor wres Aud ifyou add to this
Der those who, although they read l,le yet do Il
imperfecty as to be but little all benefited by L.,
'as-nnmhsr-x zha=nngmnntadto ip0es
than 100000. Now, Messrs Eli,ors. ought to look
upon hbas not SnxdsepJ hdpilhsipg 70 prfif bpi
a. dangerous TO tho liberties of country Although
the Legislature has done something towards the education
OF the poor aud made appropriations to the University,
aud lieut. sooas money to Colleges yet VIA, sava
ed in essenng the amount of isuorances Every ceusus
shows as Largely increased number Of those who
able to read. 1885, ..
The census of 1870 reported S. 7Ss the number of
whites over 20 years Of age who unable to read,
",,sa &h. p0pol'toe ssVSs9p. Tsst las sspsus Of
1850 showsthc number 10 be $1,000 out OF population
of se7Ss4 So hat ~tS IL frtreasb 5u only lis, go.
whites have ess who unable read more than
the last census indicated. =.
Now all must admit tho necessity of speedy action,
aud immediate effort to this alarming Of R
norance. Tue menior,aists have suggested their pau
which OF the citizens ready aid in earyihr
out, whenever our Honorable legislators shall 1T 10
order. But rs they admitted and all must pereeye,
many difficulties will attend tho execution Of their MN
even the Legislature should sanction at their next sos
SION II has occurred to me II would DO wisdom in
do what we can to lessen u cannot eradicate this
sore evil. Aud, Messrs. Editors, allow to appesI 10
the benevolent and public spirited portion OF pSpa
ton Of oil classes aid in this great and cool
work Weaready have among us in successful oper bn
in many parts Of State institution through whose
iustrumenIay great good has already been done, aud
still more may Yet be DONE If all will enlist and work
faithfully In the noble and benevolent work Of .s.nav
Schools Who there amongst destitute OF love 10
his fellow beings who would make some sacrifice 70
relieve him If IN distress or help himif IN dniculSB-
We believe there few IL any, hard hearted and
destitute of humanity as to refuse aid in relieving real
object of wsetehedness IL in their power. though
should cost them some trouble and self denial.
We do think here object worthy OF your symps.
thy-and which your PATRIOTISM and self love should
prompt TO undertake at About fourth Of
adult white population unable read, and this
number is still increasing every year Here is great
and dangerous evil to Iemove which every good rthen
should be willing ID contribute his aid. Allow to
suggest that Sunday Schools should be established nsr
month at every house Of public worship in our State aud
at some barn out house in ncghborhoods where no
churches convenient, and If all proper inducements
are held the children to attend and the teachers
will faithfully perform their duties, may oipr.
dict that il this system perseveringy continued for
twenty years. that without any additional aid from
the Legislature the number OF those who read, IN
increasing by the present ratio 100 or
$780, 900 will TALL Town to less than 40 600. We feed JUS
tilted in saying that any child of ordinary capacity ten
years Of age be taught to read in the New Testament
years Sunday school without any other Of
instruction and many them in year. We kdok this
plan requires scfsac6cng and preserving labor &C.
complsh much good. But, sirs what good be doue
valuable OtJcct LABOR
ices None whatever. God has ordered In his Provi
euce that every valuable end must be attained Byjabo
rou effort Now do think this Is object worthy of
the perseverng effort of every good citizen and especially
We appeal first to the women Of this good old Com
wealth give us their assistance to accomplish this noble
work. For without their counteuance aud aid shall be
poweriess in all efforts to improve the rising genera.
ton. Much of the work must be done by them. They
must teachers and their powerful influence TO
effect this object Indeed, believe il they will under
take IT, and carry with all that energy and enthu-
which belongs to their noble natures when they I'm
ierake any good thing, must be accomplished True
they will the assistance of the men, but that will ne
cessarily iolow-fos, where our mothers wives
iunt sisters and cousins all united in such noble work
cannot but aid them to accomplish it, Our next APP
peal the Protestant clergy Of State TO recube
their efforts to induce all within their influence embark
in this glorious work. And here permit me- Messis
iitors enquire whether you have not been rather
upon this worthy class of feow.ctizens Y
that Some extent they have become tainted with
prevailing vice OF the agc-that they will nor pre- ch
Sithout pay. We know churches i'll the country which
deserted because the people round about
pay salaries TO preschees So fac this true il IS
surely great reproach and have disposition 10 sa,
word in defence of such CONDUCT II there he any min
stes who from laznes cuyeousness refuse 10 pte ch
poor, they canuo bc severely ceusured. But
there not great error on the public mind in regard
aging preacersg Are they poorly AID IUrihe
i.luable services than other class OF the Iny
iary persons seem I'd forget that they must havt fool
,nd raiment. Add it they have wife, las they surely
ind difficult provide for their necessities Tns peo-
lie apt think it is honor enough for them 70 atte
their ministry. uumndlu of the truth that the w,tkma
is worthy oil his neat just hEe many Of your sibsrri
fa 10 pay you what they owe logetfa Of the
that yUu your wife aud Children must Lave your
| bread and butter as well as other ioks. H.
Finally appeal all protestant fellow citizens 10
10 al, in their power TO aid in this good work! II you
read, 60 and learn, and carry your children aud
friends With you. If you read. go aud te ich others
aud induce all within your influence TO unite with Sou-
fpt noneh G t,Af
hte Do what you cam and you will then have dischars.
| ed your duty 70 God aud your country. ,
r. Thus far the subject hos been treated though the
sunday School intended only instruct tie pdor and
ignorant But all know thst higher and boler objects
in the view of. those interested in this work
We encourage the assembling together Schools the
children Of all classes rich and poC believing Il tobe one
of the most efectual insrumentaties in saving ouls-
The Bible is the book read in all Sunday Schools and thai
book alone teaches the way Of life aud salvation. .
Let people be instructed in the truths of tho Bible
and wo have sure guarantee for improved mofas and
| better citizens in every respect.
In Sunday Schools The rich and the poor meet toretb-
er and they learn the Lord the maker of tbeh ~
Such association s well calculated break down those
preudices and III feelings which too prevalent among.
Ipc different classes OF society The children p the rich
have 10 sympathze with aud feel for the dste OF the
poor And the poor encouraged Efforts TO Improve
tber condition when they find that they have ma good
faculties and capable Of mental aud moral Improve.
msnts as the rich. Here early aoquantanca nnd friend
ships formed between the various pradp r socotv
which will he lasting aud beneficial The Sunday School
has advantages all other Schools in the cJta, the
instruction is gatuous. And being taught only one
day in the week. children will como from greater dis
lance aud the puncua (when proper Inducements
are held QUIT than at any other School il on day
when all children nnocuupied 10 busy work Of the
week, and many parents will be induced to send them 10
keep them out Of mischief II no good Is
many more viii send them because they can spare them
better on that day than any other. Ali the children will
love TO attend because they will become attached TO their
teachers and TO one another and mutually stimulate each
| other TO Improvement. -
Should We la TO accomplish all we wish s,i VIC mn
surely plant seeds OF education which will spring up and
produce glorious crop in after years. And we may
duse tone Of learning into the community which vii
ultimately result In the establishment Of some plan for the
education Of our whole white population 10 conclusion
We would say 70 all who may read this article " you are
a teacher in a Sunday School cannot you induce some
other uniaught wonian or some ohsf CD i'll grow
ing in ignorance TO attend your school and learn "a
read lfyou have not yet engaged in thisgood work
ought you not to do so at once next unday y II there
IS no school in your tegon-ought you not % establish
Onep you will attend every Sunday and carry mum.
her OF the books Of the American Sunday School Union
with you, you may ooDdenGly expect Others viii soon
join you. Try what you do. No one knows what he
or she can do in any good cause until they try Should
this meet the eye Of devoted friend Of this FOOD cause
who Is willing to encourage the object let hin stimulate
others, by writing or speaking to the people.
Let us all put shoulders 20 the wheel and rolf on
this mighty TO glorious conquest q iknbanee and
| vice. .-- q" ..-.' A FARMER
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