The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-01-13


higher moral faculties, md such firm, but con
ciliatory treatment, as will inspire selfrespect
must be exercised, and this can seldom b.
done by their confinement for short period
of time. therefore invite your attention tc
the amendments proposed to the law by the
Bord Of Control and ieem their adomtior
as necessary to tho more perfect working o
the institution. Similar establishments in
other States have been attenden with the
most beneficial result, and we may resonably
anticipate from this, the reclamation, and
restoration, to usefulness in society, of many
an erring wanderer, whose misguided step.
would otherwise inevitably lead to ruin.
EDUCATION.
shall lay before you the report Of the
Superintendent of Public instruction, to which
/ invite your special attention. It's details
communicate in an authentic form, the graft.
flying fact, that simultaneously with the rapid
progress which the State has made in popu-
lation and in the development of her rcsour-
ces has her educational interests advanced. -
The. necessity for further effort has taken a
deep hold upon the popular mind, and you
will be called upon to provide additional f.-
cilties for the acquisition of knowlcdgct.
The suggestion of the Superintendent in
relation to the absolute necessity, that provi
sion be made for the intermediate grade Of
education between tho primary school and
tho University, is worthy ofyour earnest con
sideration.
The University at Ann Arbor has steadi-
ly advanced in numbers and in the popular
favor. The income Of tho muniicent and
well selected grant Of lands made by Congress-
for its endowment, furnishes free education
TO all who chose TO resort to its halls, and it
must soon acquire position as the equal of
the first Universities in the land. Soon af-
ter its organization, n stock Of one hundred
thousand dollars was issued by The State, to
raise none to construct buildings for Cole
ges and professors houses, TO be redeemed
out Of the sale of the lands, granted by Con
gress, "for the support of a University, and
for no other purpose whatever"
The act authorizing the issue of the stock,
pledged all the disposablo income from the
University fund for its rcdepmtion.
This has been deemed such pcryersion of
the income of the found from its original de-
sign, that the Legislature for several years
past has authorized the payment of the in
terest from the general fund. The principal
is now about becoming due, and respect
fully recommend That it be paid from the
treasury of the State, SO that this noble insti.
tuition, In the prosperity of which every citi-
gen of Michigan feels deep interest aud
pride, shall be entirely relieved from embar-
rismcnt and debt.
The high character of thu Normal School
for efficiency in discipline and mental culture,
has been well sustained The primary schools
in every section OF tho State have felt the
benefits of the judicious training which it has
given to the great number of teachers il has
and fully attest the wisdom fits
In whatever section of the State We may
chance to travel, convenient and well con.
and even cos ly school houses, attract
.he attention, and furnish conclusiv eyi.
lcncc that our people justly appreciate the
Importance of the primary school, the nstitu
ion in which much the largest portion of our
youth must acquire the education which is to
it them to" know, enjoy and discharge their
tights, privileges and obligations as citizens
If free State" The returns show that on
The last Monday in September, 1855, there
we're 3255 organized school districts in the
State, in which lhere were 1878 resident
children between the ages OF four and egh-
cen years; that they were employed in that
year 5078 qualified teachers, of whom 1000
we're males and 346S females: tlat schools
we're taught in those districts on an average
6-l0 months, and that l42.334 children
we're taught therein. There was appointed
o the several townships for the use of the
primary schools in May, 1856, S09,s37 &c,
lac interest on the Primary School Fund for
he proceeding year, being at the rate of iif-
y-three cents per scholar. 1t is gratifying
% know that there has been steady increase
n the income from this fund, which divided
'nly thirty-four cents per scholar in 1850.
No one now has the hardihood to question
hat property is safer aud better protected in
as it contributes for the universal
education of the people. / trust. therefore.
hat you will not fail to make provision by
v ich the requirements of the constitution
hall be enforced that there be free school
n each district at leait three months in each
year.
AGRIcuLTuI Al COLLEGE.
The Legislature OF 1855 made provision
or the establishment Of an Agricultural Col
ege, and in conformity to their enactment, a
arm Of about 400 acres has been purchased
within three miles from tho Capitol, and one
If the W ngs in the design for the College
one hundred feet long by fifty wide
md three stories high, has been completed.
There has also been erected fine building
or boarding house, arranged to accomrno-
late eighty boardes. The Board of Educa-
lion has given public notice that the Insttu-
ion will be opened on tho first Wednesday
Of April next. Michigan is eminentIy an ag-
-icultural State, and her entcrprising and in
.elligent farmers may congratulate themselves
hat College devoted particularly to the
wants and interests Of the agricultural class
will soon be in successful operation where
heir sons can be thoroughly trained in every
branch Of knowledge requisite TO make them
practical, scientific, educated, and accompa
plshod farmers. You will be able, person.
lilly, to inspect the farm and buildings, and