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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-06-09
A Girl Printer.

x Cincinnati paper states that a few
years ago, an orphan girl applied and was
admitted t, set type for that paper. She
worked two years, during which time she
earned, besides her expenses, about two
hundred d%olIars,' and availing hers If oil
the facilities which the printing Office
offered acquired a good education. She
is now an associate editreSs of a popular
paper and engaged to be married to one
of the smartest lawyers in Ohio. We
should be disincliued to credit the above.
if we did not have so many evidences of
the ~elevating influences of the printing
Office.
E Neve call a man lost until he IS
hurled il a hopeless grave. No man is
lost upon whom asy influence can be ex-
terted: no man is lost to HhofH the offers
of the Gospel may be brought. 1t is but
a few weeks since | sat by the side of one
of the purest and l%ovliest of females, who
once was degraded, but who is now at
the head Of a family, highly respected
Outraged c'n ICED. There is no man or woman
so vile but God may bring them washed
and saved to his kingdom.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-06-09

RGy One who jumps down and puts
on the drag when he finds that you are
going down bill too fast, is Your friend.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-06-09
Historical sshtttBts.
LIVES OF
Distinguished Jerseymen.
New Series.

nv HENRY WARD,

Member Of Tie Litchfad Go. HiSI0T5eaI Society
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-06-09

Suggested byo Picture IN Tie Dusseldorf Gallery.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26
THIRD DAY

The session opened in the morning with
large atteadanoe, though not quite SO
crowded as that of the evening previous.
The resolution Of last year on the subject Of
prescribed terms of admission to
Academies being called up for dis
cussion, Mr.. Colby, of St. Johnsbury, ad
verted to the great multiplication in thi
State, within the last twenty-five years, o.
Academies, . "Institutions, and "Selec
Schools" They are found in every villag.
of considerable size, and in many which arr
quite small. They generally propose to teacl
everything, from the merest elements to tn,
most advanced studies of collegiate course
and admit pupils accordingly thus draw
ing from the proper common schools of th'
vicinity many who ought to be there, AMI
leading many to consider the latter rathe
disreputable for all who are able to 90 to tie
academy. Both the common school an1
the academy suffer in consequence. For th
sake of a higher reputation, the more az
vanced studies get chief share of the teach
er's attention in the academies. In fac;
there is no expectation that much attention
will be given there to studies of more el-
mentary sort.
Still farther there being no rule of excl,-
sion, the academical books of
higher order find their way into the comma
school also, and absorb and distract the after
ton there. The consequence is that tie
children want to study chemistry and phi
losophy, when they can neither spell corred-
ly, write neatly, or compose an accurate SCI
tence are, in short without the practioH
knowledge which the general wants of lfes
demand. 1t must be seen that to great
extent these academies, institutions and e
lect schools are not in harmonious actin
with the stable parts of our educational sr-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26

AN OLD BlBLE.-Nr W. II. Scott, in a
communication to the Buffalo Express, gives
some curious information respecting an old
copy Of the Bible in his possession. lie says:
During my stay in London I was fortu-
nate enough to obtain a perfect copy Of the
Bible as first translated INTO the (then i'm
p@rtectl English language. 1t was published
IN London, A. n. 1903, by " Robert Barker,
rrnter to the Queen and is most curiously
IIuSt ated. 1t contains the Old and New
lestaments with marginal references; also
the apocrypha, and various indexes, with an
appended glossary of proper names in the
Old Testament, interpreted.
The changes that have taken place in the
Ia guage are very curiously shown in this
ancient book. The spelling is very singular,
and several letters are used to represent diff
ierent sounds from those now belonging to
them. L takes the place of q, and = CORES
pond. TO our present II in sound. also acts
for. The name of the first mother is placed
in print thus " Heue," and her younger
son - some . it is here spelledD is styled
" label. "
It's translations in general are substantially
like those Of the King James Bible; but
there are some -urious and striking differ
ences Of words Among antiquaries this
Translation is often designated as the
" Breeches Bible which designation is ow-
ing to the following version Of the 9TH verse
OF the Sd chapter of Genesis. Then the
eyes OF both of them were opened, and they
knew that they were naked, and they sewed
hgge tree leaves together and made for them
selves breoches'' =
The Psalms of David are given in this Bi
Die with music set for each one. Its pecu-
Harities are very many, and it presents much
interesting study to the lovers Of antiquarian
research
l viii give you a single other quotation
rom 1t, which you may compare with the
ordinary version and note the difference. 1t
+ from the prophecies of Isaiah, chap. XVIII,
verse "Oh the land, shadowing with
wings, which is beyond the rirer of Ethiopia. "
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26
P O Z 7 II Y
THE BETTER THOUGHT.

From Chambers Edinburgh journal.
The Better Thought how oft in davs
When youthful passion fred my breast,
And drove me into devious ways,
Didst thou my wandering step arrest,
And whisper gently in my ear
Thine angel message fraught with love,
Check for the time my mad career,
And melt the heart naught else could move
Thine was no stern and ha sh rebuke;
80 friends advice" so true, so cold
40 message wise such a. In book.
Nr by the teacher oft is told.
Which like the p0intless arrow, falls
aud rings perhaps with hollow sound,
But ne'er the wanderer recalls
Bat ne'er inficts the healing wound.
The voice was gentle, winning, mild;
Thy words told thou vert from above,
Like those with which the wayward child
l, wooed by fond mothers love;
Or like a strain Of music, stealing
Across the calm and mooulig.t seas,
Which moves the heart of ,tcme-t feeling,
And wakes it's deeper harmonics.
sweet was thy presence welcome guest;
And responsive To- thy call,
Arose, and felt within my breast
s ratrar +ba+ --,..-1. al '-e---- -.-si
From 0if my long euthrallcd soul
and woye, as with a magic spell,
irieis which yet owed the soft control
Of hopes that all mi GIT still be well.
But an thou vert an injured guest.
How sool departed, soon forgot,
We're aiI The hopes oi coming rest
That clust -el round the Better ought
The fender -riefs, the frm resolves,
the e.ru-uE- after better days
Like transient sunlight which dissolyes.
AND leaves 10 traces If It's rays
Yet 7 despair not-throuch the night
That long hal rei-ned with tyraut sway.
Z eu now Sec the opening light,
The harbinyer of coming day.
IT, heaven I now direct my prayer
% God # love, t8rsJke me naf-
Grant thar my waywariues may uc'er
Qucnch the returning Better Thought
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26

when tho Free Press takes things B,4ily
from our reports Of Teachers Association meetp,s
| it would be a neighborly courtesy to mention it
| TIusss-
PsccGrinus. We certainly ought to have
credited to the lines its eleven-lines version
Of the anecdote related by Prof Buckham.
on Wednesday, which constitutes, we believe,
the sum total of our unacknowledged indebt-
edness to that paper. To make it all right,
we give the anecdote below, from our own
recollection, with the remark of Mr.. Parker
which led to 1t and gave it point. Thus
more fully told, the T1nss can cabbage 1t in
turn, to advantage, and may do so, with its
accustomed impunity.
Mr.. Parker said so far as his experience
went the study of English Grammar was
rather attractive than otherwise. He re-
membered when he was too small to study it
himself, he took an interest In hearing and
seeing the larger boys and girls, who, set
aside by themselves, were going through
their grammatical exercises and when he
became old enough to be one Of the group
his interest was none the less This remark
of Mr.. Parker brought up Prof Buckham,
who said perhaps he could throw little
Light on that point. When he began a
school once, he gave out notice that he
would soon form 4 parsreg class. A little
chip of girl who heard the notice. burst
into the room at home where her mother
and some other ladies were sewing, with the
exclamation, "oh mother, Mr. Buckham
says he is is going to form sparkling class
Mr.. Buckham elueidation caused great
merriment in the assembly.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26

uaiiy-thoroughly understanding all its re
lations' the pupil substantially masters the
'shole subject. To that sentence. as to ;
standard every one may be brought. Defn
ltIons may be left till the sentence is master
ed the definitions as laid down in books
are necessarily defective. Taking the names
as there given to the pupil. we may send him
to seek parallels and bring them to the test.
OF the standard sentence. Till the relatio p 4,
OF the words in the sentence are understood
and appreciated, the names of the parts Of
speech tell the pupil nothing. 1t is sur
prlslng how long pupils may be occupied
with grammatical studies, when they begin
and go on in the more common modes. and
yet be often puzzled to decide whether
sentence is complete or not; he had known
whole cllss, considerably advanced in age
and study, entirely at fault in that respect,
and though they would go along parsing
quite well, according to the routine they had
been wont to follow, all at once there might
start ont to view an ignorance on some point
OF highest consequence, which would both
startle and discourage the teacher in no small
degree.
The clearness with which Mr.. Buckham
brought ont his thoughts, the defniteness
and important Of the thoughts themselves,
and the neatness Of his manner, pr duced
pleasant and marked effect on those who
heard him.
The discussion was further continued by
Rev. Mr.. Hall Of Bloomington, Mr.. Enos
Stevens Of Burlington, Mr.. Balch Of New
York, Mr.. c. B. Castle of rlington, Rev.
{. c. Parker Of Waterbury, Mr.. Nan ev of !
West Poultney, and = G W Benedict.
Mr. Parker said 50 far as his experience /
went the study Of English Grammar was
rather attractive than otherwise. He re- :
nembered when he was TOO small to study it |
himself, he took an interest in hearing and |
seeing the larger boys and girls, who, set
aside by themselves, were going through
heir grammatical exercises: and when he
became old enough to be one of the group
lis interest was none the less This remark
II Mr.. Parker brought up Prof. Buckh4m,
who said perhaps he could throw a little
ight on that P int When he began
chool once, he gave out notice that he
would soon form parsing class. A little
hip of girl who heard the notice, burst
nto the room at home where her mother and
ONE other ladies were sewing, with the
"oh mother. Mr. Buckham
ays he is going to form sparkling class
Mr.. Buckham's elucidation caused great
lerriment in the assembly.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26
Mr. ADAMS REPLY

Mr.. Adams, his couhtenancc wurAIuz and
his Voice at times trembling with emotion.
piled. IL pr,;sssed himself utterly una
bile to find words in which to express his
/ gratitude. Dear as it woulI be to him. and
| proud and grateful as he was, personally, To
receive this taken Of their appreciation, he
was ten thousand times more thankful for
1t, as an Indication of the interest existing
among the female teachers Of the State. in
the good cause, for which he was humble
IIbJrer with them. He well knew that
wherever there Is cause to be advanced
noble enough to enlist the sympathy Of the
truest hearts, though men may refrain, wo-
man viii be found true. When men deserted
the Great Teacher. women were last at the
cross and first at tho sepulchre, and through
ont the history of the race. were the whole
truth known, j; would be fonud that the
trucst heroes Of humanity had ever been
supported by the sympathy and encourage
ment of the mother and sister and wife.
holding up his hands. as those Of the proph-
ct of old were STAYED. The time was coming
when the devotion Of the School a'ams Of
Vermont would reap its reward in the graft
tude Of the Poople when mothers would ac-
knowledge at least an equal interest in the
culture of their children, with the teachers
and when Vermont would duly apprehiate
the noble self abrogation, the pure and quiet
courage of this band of her daughters who
were doing 50 much for the good of the com
ing generation and for the race 'My life'
SAID Mr.. Adams, . has heretofore made me
acquainted with some of the rough corners
OF human existence, as well as its better pha-
ses. am conscious that my own character
has been changed by contact with purer ma
lures. And this much at least [ have learn
ed; that when a man can 90 home from hls
toll, at night, and tell his wife and sister
what he has done, and look up to find upon
their faces the smile of appreciation. he may
lie down and sleep content He needs no
better solace or reward than the appreciation
OF true womanly hearts. Again l thank
you"
The whole assemblage was moved by the
feelings which such scene and such words
could not but excite, and a hearty and con-
tinued round of applause from the gentlemen
showed their sympathy with the sentiments
Of both the address and the reply.
Mr.. WInslow, declaring that his duty was
not quite ended, proceeded, humorously. to
confer IN Mr.. Adams the title of Generaiss,nao
Of Scboo'-mG ans, originally given to the late
Ex-Gov. Slade, by Mr.. Adams. himself, and
which could now, Mr. Winslow said, be con-
ferred on no one so ftIy as upon the man on
when the mantle of the departed Slade seem
ed to have fallen.
The Convention then adjourned, and the
lssemblage gradually dispersed; number
Of the Ladies remaining to offer in person
their congratulations to the happy man
whom they had thus " delighted to honor
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26
ISC CELLAN w .

IHE NEW STATE HoUsE.-A visit to the
New Capitol will well repay the time and
trouble. The Representatives Hall is one of
rle finest specimens of architecture we have
ever seen. Its arrangements cannot be i'm
proved, while its finish puts our d,scriutive
powers at fault Not even the most flStiIi-
ols can find aught to complain of, for while
neat, sp3tless white and com paritively plain.
It is most admirably adapted to the purposes
% State LaglsldtiOn-being spacious, airy
and comfortable. The Senate Chamber is.
perhaps, a little finer in its finish, and will
strike the eye of the beholder as a trIae more
quiet and coy than the Representatives
Hail, while It's air of comfort and pleasant
ness SO strongly contrasts with the old Cham
ber, that every one will look upon it with
delight. The Library Is an ornament to the
building, a fit place for the thousands Of vol
umes of reference, and the air Of rep0se about
t wil invite more than the casual visit
The well-adapted suite of rooms comprising
the Governors S chamber have not arrived at
that state OF completion to give more than
au idea OF its general appearance, but one
sees IN embryo what will be perfect in com
petlOn. The several rooms for tho various
committees, the Sergeant-at-Arms Secreta-
res. treasurer, &c, are all neat, CapdoiOue,
and well adapted to their purposes. The
whole Is 50 near completion that one can
readily see what it is TO be when a few weeks
more have witnessed the putting on of the
finishing touches. We are justly proud of
the New Capitol as a STATE House, and Of
the credit Montpelier deserves in its erec-
ton.
In Charlotte, Vt, August 18th, Nancy H.,
daughter Of Chas Mcneil
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26

two minutes later we should probab.y have
had full supply of beef for Comm,ncement
The possible consequence to the few passen-
gers in the other train is not worth specu-
lating about in these lMddleB,rv Reg
5SCT.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26

The Portland advertiser mentions the ex-
hibition there of a specimen of pure black
lead, which weighs about two hundred and
fifty pounds, taken from Puzzle Mountain,
in the town of Newry, Oxford county, in
Maine. From appearances it is supposed
this mountain contains an inexaustible sup
ply of this valuable ore.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26

steadily extended them; to te, der to you then
gratitude for our faithful and untiring efforts to
INT up the dropping interests of Education in
| own Vermont. And token of this gratitude
and regard, allow me to place III your hands this
FAIR ana beautiful work of art The same engraved
upon 1t they will ever cherish. The emblem rep
resenting the beautiful animal that once roamed
over our grand hills, which your eye by inspec-
tlon VIII discover surrounded by the words which
nave often fallen from your own lips, will remind
you that it is from the " Dear Vermont School
Ma ANS As you hold this token in your hand,
as you mark the fight of time, may it incite you
to work on faithfully in your noble course, and
"hen life shall end and you rest from your labors
may your name e associated with that of Eaton,
and Slade, and Mann, and you at last receive the
welcome of g Well done, good and faithful
want"
And now, if these who have thus engaged me
with this pleasant duty approve and will sustain
me me n what have now said, they will please rise
Inc lady teachers present, who formed large
portion OF the audience, rose mIsse.l
This, Mr.. Adams, is no bauble. 1t is pure and
unsul l. but not purer than the hearts of these
who have bestowed it.
With these words, Mr.. Winslow placed in
Mr.. Adams's hand costly and beautiful
'oatch cham, of gold, tastefnlly woven in
braid OF many solid LINKS, finely wrought
and tasteiully finished throughout. Thema
Sive slide Of the chain, bore on one side
j;'e nam OF Air.Adims and on the other sid,
in b,Id relief, spirited delineation Of
deer, (Which forms tine crest Of the
Vermont Coat of Arms) surrounding
which above and below were engraved
the words 80 Presented By the Vermont
School Ma ans, the Deer being the sub
'titute for the adjective which it is to be ex-
oected the recipient Of this elegant testimo-
nal will henceforth in mind, if not in speech,
'ver associate with the phrase 8 Vermont
School Ma ans, SO often used by him, but
never without sincere appreciation and res
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26

tuesday morning of last week came near
Nl'nesslng a railroad collision near this vii
age. The cattle train was late, and the
ui'rhing passenger train, which usually
- 'sIs the other here, was entitled to the
Haek "a. and, OF course, took it. After passing
en- 81; ol the village and before getting under
ron motion. the freight was dis
.0Ferea coming through the cut.
14e or Had the freight been
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26

BARBARAN- At MoUNr NERMoN.-The
Washington correspondent Of the New York
Express says
A home here has been no sinecure either
for Mr. Washington, or the ladies of his
household. There are hardly less than from
fifty % a hundred visitors daily. Some of
them come hungry, thirsty, and drunk, max
iuy the pilgrimage a mere lrolic and disipa-
ton. They roam over the plantation like
beasts of prey, rather than as decent, well
conducted people Not long ago some Of
these persons. wearing the soldier s uniform.
even went SO far as to endeavor to steal the
very dinner from the family on its way from
the kitchen, in a building adjoining the
cunC-ro1m. and it became necessary to
Tut it under guard Others 20 into the
kitchen, like so many hungry d ags, and Law
violent hands upon everything they see and
fancy. an sorry to hear and believe all
this even as an excuse for the unpleasant ex-
cluson from what otherwise might be a
general welcome to the public at large. The
innocent, however. have to suffer for the
guilty. and a good many 20 away cursing
the owner and occupant for shutting his
doors in the faces of all visitors b cause some
Of them would pick his pockets by day, and
steal the bed from under him at night, il
there was free ingress to all. But who can
discriminate in such crowds, and who of us
would be amiahle. kind, and courteous with
s-c4 IrovOcation to be otherwise ?'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26
Adj. to 81 Thursday, A. VI,
TUTRSDAY S1.2 4 NJ


Rev. Mr.. R4nslow of Milton, read the
scriptures and offered prayer.
The Committee on the place of meeting
next year. reported in favor of MiddIehury.
which was amended by the association by
substituting St. Johnsbury, and as amend
ed WIS adopted.
The report of the Special Committee on
the School Journal, was taken up and
adopted.
The Business Committee reported the fol-
lowing resolutions which We're adopted.
RESOLUTIONS.
l. Resoiped, That the present School Law of Yer
mont, has given new and powerful impulse to
the cause of education in this state and eommends
itself as worthy Of hearty support
z ResolUed, That the Association recommends to
the Union and other school districts in the State
to arrange their terms and vacations so as TO AL
low their teachers to attend the meetings of this
Association.
3. Resoired, That in the opinion Of this Associa-
tiOn il is eminently desirable that the educated
and cultivated mind of the State should still more
earne-ty enlist itself in the cause Of popular edu-
cation.
A. RssoiUsd That the thanks of this Association be
endered to the Rev. DR.. Child for his very ap
propriate, eloquent and impressive address
D. RsoiUsd, That the cordial reception and gen
erous hospitality extended to the members Of this
Association by the citizens Of Burlington demand
of US our warm and earnest Acknowledgement
9. RssoiU'd, That the committee of reception who
have generously devoted so much time and effort
TO promote tne comfort and success of this associ
alton are entitled to its marked regard
al hot -
the courtesy extended to it by the various Rail-
roads IN the reduction of their fare.
s. RESOLVED, That the publishers of the several
newspapers IN Vermont, be respectfully requested
TO publish the proceedings Of this meeting and
that the Secretary be directed TO furnish for this
purpose report of the same.
9. RssoiOsd, That this Association earnestly
recommends TO its Officers, TO the Teachers and
Town Superintendents, and 10 all the friends of
Education in the various parts of the State, to
form, so far as practicable Town and Comfy Ed
ucational Associations.
The following resolution of last year was
taken up.
Rssolusd, That our Academies would more ef-
serve the interest of education by insist
ting that all persons admitted as scholars shall
have made definite acquisitions, and by determin-
ing the fact oy actual examination.
Discussed by Messrs. Colby of St. Johns
bury. Ferrin of Hinesburgh, Conant, Stevens. |
Wheeler and Benedict of Burlington. Stone |
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26
T. Z. + ERIN,
VI. H. BUCKHAN, ~
;. X. HALL, W
j. L. CuLRY.

Hon. Daniel Needham, of Hartford, gave
an address on Teaching as profession, for
which the association passed vote of
thanks.
Mr.. Winslow, o. Pittsford, in behalf Of
the Vermont ''School Ma'ams, " presented in
a neat speech, heavy goll watch chain. to
j. ) Adams, E.q., Sc. Of the Board Of Ed
ucation, to which Mr. Adams made hearty
response.
Adj. to 81 Thursday, 4. VI,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-26
EVENING SESSION.

The session opened at half-past seven; the
Hall being crowded to its utmost At eight
o'clock, the President introduced Hon. DAN
lei NEEDHAM, of Hartford