Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-09-03
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Ediacational Conyeption.
We have observed with much interest the arrange
ments making for holding Convention Of Teachers
and friends Of Education in North Carolina this FAN,
and We sincerely hope that this efor. will DO crown
ed with that success which it so richly deserves It
will strike any intelligent and attentive lookeron of
the course Of things in this State that such Con-
vention. il it accomplish the ends designed, is now
one Of the chief wsnts Of the community. The
cause OF education is the great cause of every peo
Pile lying at the foundation of their liberties and of
all their national comforts and prosperity and while
this is 50, it is extremely gratifying to US to know
that we live and labor in State where this cause is
making giant strides onward, and is embracing in its
benign influences all ranks and classes of the peo-
ple in every locality, from Currituck to Cherokee
The movement to be of lasting and pervading effect,
began and has the centre of its vitality, ct the right
place: the fountains of learning were opened among
the masses near the doors of every cabin in
olina and now minging their refreshing waters in
one vast stream which is covering the country, with
the bright promise of glorious intellectual and moral
harvest. Simultaneous with Common Schools, Col.
leges and Academies spring, everywhere, into vigor
Gus existence; and now, among our other resources,
We can proudly point to our Educational System as
one of the most hopeful in the Union. This great
field is calling into it many laborers of varied &C.
quirements and while the end of all is the same,
there has not yet been that unity of effort and COM
munity of sympathy which the subject demands -
The facilities for preparing workmen of the right
stamp for this important labor not great
they ought to be; and while this is so, those who
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more usefully to the public and pleasantly to them
selves if environed by those associations and sympa
thies which cheer the hearts and nerve the arms of
the votaries of learning in other countries. If any
class of people need occasional relaxation from la
bors, it is those confined within the narrow circle of
the schoolroom- any class need the sympathies
and encouragement of each other it is that class
entirely withdrawn from the excitements and smu-
lants of the busy world without-if any class need
the light of good examples, the benefit of the ideas
of Others the excitement which the collision of mind
with mind Creates it is that class whose important
duties bind them much of the year to an unvarying
mental tread-mll. They need for their improvement
and for their amusement to see the world and to
mingle with its people; and they emnently need a
common sympathy and common efforts to elevate,
in the eyes of the world, the standard of their CALI
ing, and to it to be respected and honorcd
it ought to be- These great ends are accomplished
by associations of teachers meeting periodically and
in different places and understand it. the pro-
posed Convention in Salisbury is intended to initiate
such associations for the State and for its different
sections.
1t is, we hear, in contemplation to form State
Teachers Association as a permanent organization
and it is hoped that this Society will be also inslu-
mental in calling into existence affiliated Societies
in the different Counties.
We need not dwell farther on the advantages of
such associations-they will readily occur to every
rejecting mind, while experience elsewhere lends
ample proof to argument and theory. What delight
full reunions do they cause to those who so much
need recreation and excitement! How extensively
do they propagate good ideas and good examples |!
How much do they help to dignity the teachers call
ing, and to protect him by force of the sympathes
of his fellows!
How materially do they assist in promoting just
knowledge of the State and its people among those
who shape the minds of the rising generation and
how do they serve to call out and exhibit the hosp
taty of the citizens, and to away sectional and
sectarian prejudices The good example of Sails
bury will be followed by other towns: it will become
a point of honor with our people to entertain the
Association free of cost to the members and to vie
with each other in adding to the innocent enoyments
of its meetings. Let this attempt therefore, to be.
gin so suspicious movement, succeed. Let GU,
teachers and the friends of education see to it that
this first meeting is well attended, and the accom-
plishment of all We have said is certain. Much de-
ponds on the first meeting and we earnestly hope
that those most interested will so consider and ac
accordingly.
A TELEeRAPH1c FORGERY PRovED.-Speaking o
the late election in Arkansas, the Little Rock True