Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-05

,-oueb. and the standard of teachers is be-
pore .,od while the public are learning more and
ns 70 respect and appreciate this great system
pCTe .Iesc ends the undersigned, during his term
10 So has given his constant attention. and it
Of On', his ANXIOUS desire to operate by those
bS w ,rbich would have the most prevailing and
pns influence in contributing to these results.
school system, from the very nature
lpe had been imperfectly understood: it had
'".eiyed that respect to which it was entitled,
not .sTe we're doubts and gloomy forebodings per-
ding the public mlno.
these have been vanishing, as reliable facts and
SUD- ,cs have shed their cheering light on the pub
sausd The various educational institutions of
c E S.ate from the University down. have learned
ms raciste the importance of common schools,
TO sPp n co.operate for their advancement: and the
SUI .s If educators and friends of the cause have
enol'S systematized, and eerted with more
O etn homes and more tangible purposes.
a,together the prospect is extremely gratifying,
a;n 93bs the undersigned finds more than a suff-
u reward for all the hours of anxiety, fear, and
Ns"I Iavitv through which he has passed. The path
r. ho first Superintendent was necessarily dark
DANGEROUS one, beset with difficulties and dis
nu ranrn,ents of very forbidding character; and
haa a too partial public were expecting what no
NnrtaI could Immediately accomplish, there
ot temptation to neglect the more permanent but
ont and unseen, and therefore, at first, thankless
.ld keep the officer continually before the public
Wv The undersigned felt that pervade the public
Ind with lasting influences, our popular literature
I osnecially the whole literature of the schools
hond be made if possible, subscrvint to tbhis end.
T;s ,ras a task at once troublesome and difficult
t i s nearly accomplished, and it is believed that
gb;e the day of dependency in North Carolina
. L., now rassed away forever, our entire youthful
"nnlatior, imbbng with their earliest ideSs re-
nrct for their State, and for its greatest and most
bsnefcient institutions, and growing up under it's
b,dow will be ready. Us men and women, to serve
is interests with more zeal and more intelligence
h,n those who preceded them. The undersigned
wn,ld congratulate all the friends of the State on
hi, horeil conditions of things, this evident dawn
mo Of brighter dav and he would also tender to
those who placed him in his responsible position
,rl who continued to honor him with their conf
lpnce amid all his trials, his most grateful acknowl
eigmeEts.
II is also proper here to say that the President of
the University has rendered service to the country
br landing the influence of his position to these eff
fs to advance the cause of popular education, and
nhlSe better spirit into our school literature;
while to the honorable zeal and efficient labors of
bi fellow officers in the same system, the General
Superintendent takes pleasure in bearing this pub
Il, testimony. There are some faithful chairmen of
County Superintendent, who have merited well of
heir country having long served it's hest interests
With patience and with sound diScretion-to these,
% MANY of the chairmen who have been in office
with him. and to the committees of examination,
he superintendent is indebted for valuable assis-
anre while he has found generally in these officers
disposition to strengthen his hands, and make
common cause for the common good.
Professors ana teachers in colleges and academies
male and female have of late manifested an ncrea-
sing and more comprehensive knowledge of the true
interests Of their institutions, by promptly and hear
Hv responding to the wishes and efforts Of the
"IrSipnp RI hose nd hn
shsOls on more intimate, friendly, and honorable
hotng with regard to each other and to recognize
snear relationship and n common destiny.
And, finally, the President aud Directors of the
Literary Fund, by their uniform courtesy and SYM
phy with the aims and efforts Of the undersigned,
have aided and encouraged him in his tasks; and
While paving just tribute to the liberal zeal of all
these officers, it is not improper discrimination
nmake special mention of those members whose
ing experience corroborates his views, and who
fHehs term ofofice began have uniformly sustained
bis course and aided his efforts in manner hatter-
ing 10 him and honorable to themselves manifest
Hgin this a true manliness of character, and lib
eal interest in the cause of general education.
Nav the president and members of this Board,
nd the head and subordinate officers of the COM
Non schools, be ever thus found with hands and
hearts together, knowing in each other not pOliti-
cans Of different colors, but men and Christians,
citizens of one country, and servants of one God;
and may all professors and teachers of every rank
ever recognize their mutual interests and depeu-
ence and all the colleges, academies, and schools
the State be bound up in the public mind, as
hey are in reality indissoluble interest, and
make common cause in behalf of one common end
the glory of God and the good of the people -
10 these results this work is hurlbly dedicated.
C. II. WILEY,
Sup. Of Conn., Schools for ~. q.
October, 1855.