Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-03-06

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8. The Board are convinced that the |
real sentiments of our people are radical
ly sound and just on the great interest
of our Common Schools, and it is their
wish that you should act in accordance
with it, so far as practicable and that
you should endeayor to disabuse the COM
munities, if any such exist, where wrong
impressions have been formed, and inju-
rious prejudices and jealousies have been
cherished; being fully persuaded that
there will be found no important differ
ence of sentiment or aim between the
Board and the public, if their feelings are
mutually understood.
4. 1t is expected, therefore, that you
will carefully study the wants and opin-
ions of all parts of the State, on the
subject, and ascertain the views and Sc
cure the cooperation and advice of in
telligent persons in the several Districts,
so far as practicable, devoting especial
attention to the more remote and less
popuIous portions of the State.
3. You are cautioned, also, against
any efforts prematurely to introduce any
arrangements and notifications not re-
cognized and provided for in the existing
, statutory provisions, for, such modifca-
tons, although they may have proved
useful elsewhere, may not now be expe-
dent or necessary here, and should be
introduced, only as called for by the felt
wants and distinct demands of the people.
6. You are expected by private con-
versatiOn and public lecturing through
out the State, to call out the latent right
sentiment, which, it is confidently believ-
ed, exists, and to give it a unity of aim
and expression; and so prepare the way
for the ready and harmonious introduce
ton of. such notifications or improve
ments as time and experience may re-
commend.
Z. You are requested to take parti-
, cular pains to effect a more general ac-
quaintance with the laws on the subject
! of our Common Schools. In order to
this, it is suggested that you answer all
inquiries, SO far as may be, by refer
ence to the statutes, as, for example, with
reference to the holding of school meet
ings, to the formation of Union Districts
D to the holding of Institutes, to the exa.
mination of teachers, to the introduction
: or change of School Books, and to many
: other matters which are either not under.
stood, or are disregarded. 1t is believed
5 that much may be done, in this way, tc
cause the School Law to be felt and ap-
preciated.
8. You are expected to fulfil, as far a;
: possible, the requirements of the Act O
: the last session constituting a Board o
Education, especially Win respect 10 IN,
u collection of statistics, the holding of In
o stitutes, and the general visitation of thu
+ State, in order to procure materials for
II clear and instructive report to the Leg
islature, at its next session.
e 9. Finally, with these general instruc
e tons, the subject is committed to you
: fidelity and care, with the confident ex
u pectation and trust that your ability an,
1t zeal in the cause, will be best guided b,
II your own observation, reflection, and ex
y perience, as you go on, and with the a:
At sured feeling that the great interests IN
Is volved, are safe in your hands.
Id G.. PEASE,
Us For the Board of Education of tn
ID State of Vermont.
y Concurring entirely in the spirit
T. these instructions, and fully believin
re that their publication will operate as
ID relief, to the people of the whole Stat
from doubts which may have existed {
a to the probable course of the Board, an
Is, thus, by their apparent justice and pra
e. teal common sense, will preclude oppt
i'll siton that might possibly arise, hay
e made them public, by consent of Il
mt Board.
ne Not unaware of the responsibility
and labors of the post of the Secretar
lg; it was rendered to me without solicit
n ton, and have accepted it with sil
OF cere determination, so far as I have ii
IT. power, to carry out these instructions
Use their letter and spirit.
ID Neither confident nor diffident, In n
own ability to do justice to the magnitut
lc- and importance Of the enterprise thu
so far, intrusted to me, knowing the pc
pie of Vermont and their individual al
&C. general interest in Education in all
ed branches,-I have an abiding confden
sh that the intelligent and hearty cooper
cir ton of the people of Vermont, with t
ect Board they have created, in a judicio
ur and practical developement of the e