Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-09-16
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TFor the Bradford Reporter
THE TEACHERS INFLUENCE.

n n low, repulsiye looking, out of the way
o.bouse. a female of seventeen commences
abors as a teacher She is modest and
~etendng, but little acquainted with the
rays of the world" and confding she has
prmned 20 become a teacher-nOt to es-
ne toll, for she knows full we'll that the
Iful teachers life is one OF unremitting la
and anxiety. but she believes, aye, she
in her soul that God has a work for her
do among the children Of her country she
not entered upon this work without count
its cost, estimating to some extent its far
Eacbng consequences, and her own responsi-
ties
10 this humble building, is she found at all
1pe' seasOnabIe hours, either engaged in
1nunicatng information to those around
H. or preparing herself for the pleasant du-
b o. her school; sometimes might she he seen
ue in the fields, or along the bank of the
t'aI flowers to place upan the unplaned ta-
in the SchOOlrOOm sometimes her hour
l'a school would be spent in arranging the
ETeenS around the rough uncOuth window
door castings, sometimes in cleaning the
ari around the building and selecting the
i pleasant and suitable places for the small
lrcn to build their play-hOuses, and the
yer ones to jump the rope or roll the hoop;
sometimes, aye often, would she retire
human vision and pour out her soul in
9so. prayer to that being who gives grace
d. and upbraids not sometimes, too, did
pupils gather near that spot and, unseen
ler, eagerly listen to catch her low whiSp-
'sSas she prayed for herself, for them and
me wOrId-tearS would trickIe down their
ss' while they listened to her earnest peti.
S that she night be a good and faithful
.ueF, and they studious, dutiful. cOnscien
Is scholars on Snch days was that school
e orderly, the teacher, if possible, more
n and cheerful, and the pupils more obe
.lt aud loving.
IN iaS qniet way did this young lady spend
d alter Year until she saw grown up around
generation which she had educated
services were sought after far and near
" NE chose to remain in the humble building
7ach she commenced her labors, to con
' 10 Instruct those committed to her care
ioe Years came round no crowded hall:
el with applause because her confdine
@lN had acquitted themselves with credl
De examinations, no editors or correspond
prepared lusome articles to praise her oI
NaoIars, no doting parent came scores o
9 10 listen and be delighted with the per
nance OF their children, still she labored oil
ner sacrificing labors were appreciated
"~l her little circle OF influence. Father
mothers did visit her school, and were
&sa 10 see their offspring under the charg
Iah teacher.
4a, little doithey know, who live in marble
~@' ol the wretchedneSs that is endured
'.'0 m The shadow Of their own dwellings,, ant
..,t 20 those teachers know, who are en-
~ 10 aeadamies, high-schoLls, colleges ant
s,t, -ulr'es, Of the hardships Of those who ar
sung the first elements of all science t
r.I rT VINO are ere long to become their pupils
' 'ney are in convenient, well FURNISHES
ae occupying cushioned armed chairs, the
1. oa otstow a thought upon those who ar
s IN log novels with no conveniences o
IE%,' EGv'" even for their pupils or themselves
s,3 expensive apparatus is at their con
y, Tie common school teacher has nothin
bin. l9'N' IN explanations and illustrations
Nm, examinations, exhibitions, newspape
. - auG The praises Of the great, are sount
e,... ~s lame and proclaiming the wonderfu
assns.. a@ ol the former, the latter grope on j
b, It" 4. would it be for both if the teachers
ab'ss b%sner Institutions Of learning would syn
s,D "'s ss5 more with those engaged in our cor
sa,s .u j.u primary schools, if they would ent'
,,,-. '.lly and feeliugly into their troubles ar
DeeIer'2 rel would i b6 IL The