Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-04-03

y. ne way the matter stands, teachers
are thrown upon their own limited resource
es, and must DO the best under the circunl.
stances. There are doubtless many, who
would be glad to enjoy the advantages Of
such j school. Such school is greatly
needed--a thing Indispensable. No effort
has as yet beeu made to open such a school
IN our coanty: and it IS to be regretted
very much, taat school of this character
saould be unknown here. This should not
be delayed; no proerastinatioa should be
indulged in. a school, for the training of
teaehers, could either be conducted BY the
Superintendent, or by some qualified teach
er, and be IN operation for small portion
Of the year; at least so much time should
DC allotted for It's duties, as will give sufi-
Gent opportunities to such, who may desire
to avail themselves Of such advantages
Il IS true that an objection might be urged
on 'he ground Of extra charges at first, BY
the more INDECENT, but this could be obria-
ted Give the Superintendent an adequate
salary, and be could then afford to spend
portion Of his time in conducting such a
school for several mouths in connection
with bis other duties The good effect Of
such school conducted By lectures aud re.
citations on the branches usually taught IN
our schools, would soon snow different
life in the school room. May we not hope
to realize this desirable object
In visitation, The Superintendent can do
much, in correcting such things as may ap-
pear repugnant to the government Of
schools. The school Law gives him poRer
to take charge Of the schools, during his
visits, # he desires to do SO, to ascertain
tie proficiency Of his pupils. Iu these ex-
aminations, it can very easily be ascertain
ed, whether the teacher is adequate fer his
part. The proficiency Of the pupils will
soon tell whether The teacher 1nanifests life
in the discharge Of lis duties. With
raernorarlur, bUuk az hand, he can note
down al that he may deem worthy of at
tention, and i he in bis estimation thinks il
might be Of benefit, be could give miria-
lure outline to the publi3. As there are
about ons hlndred and ninety schools,
which demand the attention OF the Super-
iutcndent Of this county, a halliday could
ouly De devoted to eacn school. Nothing
less than his, would Justify the Superin-
,endcnt in his visitatious. This allotmen;
Of time would enable him, if blessel With
health, strength and other circumstances
favoring, 10 get around to all the schools
during the session. In connection with
this, evening lectures or addresses would
also be delivered by the Superintendent at
some central place, FOR the benefit Of the
schools visited during the day. In these
lectures or addresses, be could set forth IN
a variety Of ways, the Importance and ne
ecssity Of Common school education; the
nature and design of his Office; stimulate
tha people TO interest themselves more il
this philanthropic cause, and thus give a
rnnss Of information which would not be
otherwise given. A good work could be
done in this way, which, in the end,j would
have salatary influence upon the minds of
/ the people.
But, as this viii prove very laborieus,
and be attended with official expense and
| exposure to all kinds of weather, during
the tiiae Of visitation, it could not be ex-
pected that tho present salary wonld be suf-
fcient to stimulate the Superintendent to
/ the performance Of tho duties, as set forth
| ia this plan. To elicit and stimulate tall
ents Of the proper kind, better eompensa-
/ ton than the present should be given
ssThe iaborer is worthy Of bis hire" The
Superintendent will need funds to purchase
maps, charts, globes, books, and other ap-
paratus for educational illustrations, and
which caunot be purchased with a triae;
besides, be has his hunger aud thirst, and il
] q man of family or single man, he must
/ live. AS a state officer, he should enjoy an
adequate salary in common with other Off
GERS of this Commonwealth inadequate
salaries invariably carry ont the old prov
erb, 'sPoor pay, poor preach. J"
A. Y. NJ.
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