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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

MET. VERNON HOUSE, LUMBER CITY,
Iva CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA.--The under
signed notifies the public that he has opened out
the above named house, and that he is well pre-
pared to Accommodate all who may favor him
with call. The house is three stories high, is
commodious and well furnished, and no pains viii
be spared to render satisfaction to guests. His
Bar is always supplied with choice liquors of all
kinds. There is plenty of stablipg connected with
the house. He solicits share of public patron
age. L. W. TEN EYCk.
Lumber City. April q. 1s5s-3m-pd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27
A vIsE's CHEAP WATCH AND JEwELKl

a VISE'S CHEAP WATCH AND JEwELKY
IA STORE, No. y North SECOND Street, (oyp0-
SITE me Monnt Vernon House) philadelphia
Gold Lever Watches full jewelled IS X. cases.
Gold Spcctacles Silver do; Silver Table Spoons,
Silver Desert do; Silver Tea do; G old Pens and
Gold Cases; Gold Pens and Silver do: together
with variety of fine Gold Jewelry, Gold Curb
Guard and FoD Chains. All goods warranted ts
be as represented. Watches and Jewelry, repair
ed in the best manner.
Also, Masonic Marks, Pins, &c made to order
n. BAH orders sent by mail or otherwis Use
will be punctually attended to.
His motto is: ''Small Profits and Quick Sales
Philadelphia. April 25 1850
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

4 sleepy deacon, who sometimes engaged
IN popular games, hearing the minister use the
words ssshufle off this mortal COLL" started
up rubbed his eyes, and exclaimed ''Hold
onl fts nv deal -,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

Il seems that a lawyer is something Of a
carpenter; he can file bill, split hair, make
an entry, get up a case, frame an Indictment
impanel ajury, put them in a box, nail wit
ness, hammer judge, bore court, and 9TH
er like things.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

DOOT q SHOE MAKING The undersigned hav-
ID ing entered into partnership in the above bu-
siness, at the end of the bridge, / ] miles a
bove Clearfeld borough, are prepared to do all
kinds of work in their line the shortest notice
and most reasonable terms. JOHN 5. H0YT
A &. H0YT
\. p. All kinds of country produce and hides
taken in exchange for work. June %, 1858
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27
The reason q sailor is called tar is because
he Is pitched by the ocean.

Dean Swift, hearing of carpenter failing
through the scaffolding of house which be
was engaged in repairing, dryly remarked that
he liked to see mechanic go through his
work promptiy
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

Mr.. Barnum, lately attempted to deliver a
lecture on Money Making ,at Oxford, England,
hnt was greeted with groans and Kisses, hit
with an orange, and peppered with chesnuts,
sill he was compelled to silence.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

A boy aged sixteen years was recently tried
in one of the counties of England for the
crime of having two wives. He was found
guilty, and ought to be transported to where
there are no women.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27
BANK NOTE LIST.

The following are the rates of discount at which
the notes of the banks given were purchased last
week by the brokers of Philadelphia:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

The following question was recently put to
q newly imported son of the Emerald Isle:
aft the devil should be told he might have
one OF US, which would he first choose 10
"Why, me to be sure," responded Pat.
"And why SO ?''
'.Faith he knows he could get either of ye
any time.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

"TASHINGTONH HOUSE, MIDDLET0WN,
w Dauphin County, Pa.-The undersigned
having become proprietor of the above Hotel, re-
Gently kept by Mrs. G. Grifee, solicits continu-
ance of the custom which has heretofore been so
literally extended to the house. especially by the
citizens of Ciearfeld county, trusting that he viii
be able to render satisfaction to all who may fa-
yor with a call, by strict attention to the wants
and comfort of his guests. l. Il. DEEG.
Mddletown, Pa, March 80, IS5e-3m.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

"Dan," said a little four year old, ssgave me
ten cents to buy monkey"
"We've got one monkey in the house now, -
said the eldest brother.
"Who is it Dan a'' said the little fellow.
"You," was the reply.
'.Then give me ten cents TO buy the monkey
SOME candy" His brother ssshelled over"
immedistely.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27
NHouNT VERNON HOTEL, Nc

MOUNT VERNON HOTEL, No III and
I'VE ll9 2nd Street, above Arch, Philadelphia Pa.
This Hotel HIS been reftted, and is now again
opened for the accommodation of the travelling
public. 1t is located in pleasant part of the city
and every effort will be made to make guests coF4-
Portable. Try the house Boarding $ I % per day.
A. NJ. HOPKINS, Proprietor
Septe,nber % 1883
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

MERRELL & CARTER, Dealers in Stoves, Tin,
vi Copper, and Sheet-Iron Ware second street,
Clearfeld, Pa. Housc-spouting and Roofing done
to order, on short notice Nov. /.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

A glutton of a fellow who was dining at a
hotel, in the course of the battle of knives
and forks, accidentally cut his mouth, which
was observed by Yankee opposite, who bawled
out
"I say, Mister, don't make that hole in your
countenauce any larger, or we shall all starve. !"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

COMMERCIAL HOTEL, No. 90 South
~ Sixth street, between Market and Chestnut,
Philadelphia, has been recently opened for the
central location, and has undergone extensive re-
pairs-the charge per day is 81 .25.
Sept %. 1858. D. BLAIR. Agt.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

| n o. CROUCH, PHYSICIAN, Curwensyille, Clear
| u. field county, Peun'a Nav IA
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

T0HN GUELICH, Manufacturer of all kinds of
- Cabinet-ware, Market street. Clearfeld, Pa
He also makes to order Collins on short notice and
attends funerals with hearse. Aprl0 SO.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

JOSHUA S. JOHNSON, Cabinet Maker, Market
y street Clearfeld, Pa. He will also attend fu-
nerais with hearse, when called on and make
collins to order, on short notice. Nov TO-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

7 j. GRAMS, Attorney at Law and Real Estate
i u. Agent, Clearield, Pa Office adjoining his
residence, on Second strset. May Is.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

d oBERT J. WALLACE. Attorney at Law (and
III District Attorney Clearfeld, Pa. Office in
Shaw's new row. Market street. May 26.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

JOSEPH COON. Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes,
81 Shaw's new row, Market street, Clearfeld, Pa.
Made up work always hand. Aug. II.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

"1LLIAM A. WALLACE, Attorney at Law.
w Clearfeld, Pa Office, one door north of the
Post Ofhce on Second street. Sept. /.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

DR. B. r AKELY, Grahamton, CIearfield eoun
IL ty, Penn'a. April l.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

NTILLIAM E. IRWIN, Marketstreet CIearfeld
w Pa, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Mer-
chandise, Hardware, Queensware, Groceries, and
family articles generally. Nov. 10.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

nR. NJ WOODS, tenders his professional servi-
- ces TO the citizens of Clearield and vicinity
Residence on Second street, opposite the office of
L-J- Crans, Esq Office, the same that was recent
ly occupied by Hon G r. Barrett, where he can
be found unless absent on Professional business.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

/ AMES B. GRAHAM. Dealer in Sawed Lumber
- Squared Timber, Shingles. Boards &C. Ora
hamtOn, Clearfeld county, Pa, is prepared to FILL
the shortest notice. all orders for articles in his
line of business, reasonable terms they can
be procured in the county. Jan23-' 56-tf
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27
NsoNyItLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

N The property formerly occupied by james
Smith. being , adjoining lots, having a two story
plank house, 81 by is feet, and plank shop, q
by 10 feet thereon erected is for sale, or rent,
accomm dating terms. Apply to
March Il L. j CRANS. CIearfeld
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27
V,o JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.-Ju,,

ITO JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.-Just
printed and for sale at the Rafisn,a,,,s $
JoW1taI ofice, lot of superior blanks to wit:
Blank Subpenas, Blank Executions
Blank summons, Blank Marria ge certificates
Judgment Notes. with and without waiver
ENOR SALE, by Merrell & Carter Corn Shell
Il lers and meat cutters, the latest and best in
market Also a large lot Of goods, in their line
just received and for safe. cheap for cash or pro-
duce Also, S. S. Haupt's Glover Huler See
advertisement in another column. Dee. 8.
4 Md RYE WHISKEY, BRANDY, GIN and
" WINES, for sale at the cheap cash store of
apro r.. M0SS0P.
CARPETS Oil Cloths, Window Shades &c, can
~ be procured at the store of
Mayl2 JOHN PATTON, CurwensYille,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

OAR AND HOOP IRON, small round iron for
- stove rods, &c., for sale at the store of
October 8. WM IRWIN
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

Arrival and Departure OF Mails at Clearneld.
ARRIVES.
Eastern, daily, Sundays excepted, at PM.
Western, SPIN.
Smiths Mills, Saturdays, SPIN.
Sinnamahoning. Wednesd. s, Saturd. PM.
karthaus, Saturdays, 6P.M.
Kylertown, Mondays & Thursdays, u NJ.
DEPART
Eastern, daily. Sundays excepted, at AM.
Western, &c 90 AM.
Smiths Mills, Fridays, Am.
Sinnamahoning, TuesdaysS Fridays, Am.
Karthaus, Thursdays, SAN.
Kylertown, Mondays & Thursdays 1P.M.
The Mails will close az o'clock, P. M.
n. B. Business men, of town and vicinity,
viii please preserve this for future reference.
c. d. WATSON, Post Master.
Mail arrives at Curwensville from Indiana,
via Newman's Mills, Burnside, New
Washington, Chest, Bower and GrampianfI ills.
Tuesday and Fridays at liz a. NJ, and de-
parts same days at / P NJ.
Mail leaves Curwensvilie for Marion, via
New Millport and Lumber City, every Satur-
day at A. NJ, and returns same day at 8 p. m
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

II F. NAUGLE, Watch and Clock Maker, and
Il. dealer in Watches, Jewelry. &C. Room in
Shaw new row. Market street. opposite the Rats
mans Journal cfiice, Clearfeld, Pa. Nov TO-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

+" BUCHER SW0oPE, Attorney at Law, Clear
4 q, field, Pa 0f:ce in Graham's Row. one door
east of the 'Raftsman's Journal Office. Nov 10.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

w nounee to the public that they manufaetur
Wagons of all descriptions Bugges Sleds, &c, at
their shop in New Salem. Brady township, Clear
field county, which they offer for sale at as reasona-
bic rates as can 5epurchased elsewhere. They res
pectfully solicit share of patronage
CAMBRIDGE JOHNSTON
0etI-'56-tf WILLIAM LEWIS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

PENNSYLVANIA.
Blk of Commerce. paI
Blk of n. America. par
Bk of Northern Lib. par
Bk of Penn Town p, par
City Bank. par
Com. blk of Pom a, par
Commonwealth b. par
Consolidation b. pcr
Corn Exchange b. par
Far. ( Mech $ b. par
Glrard Bank. par
X kensington bank, par
Man & Mech's b. par
Philadelphia b. par
South wark bank, par
State blk, Camden, par
Traders bank, par
Union bank, not started
W estern bank, par
Bk of Beaver co. z
Blk of Chester Valleypsr
Blk of Commemorative :
Blk of Crawford CO. 5
Blk of New Castle,
Blk of Pottstown, par
Bk of Lawrence co. l
Central b. of Pa. ITol. /.
Fayette Co. bank, l
Jersey Shore b. par
kittaning bank, Z
Lebanon bank, par
Nj kean co. bank, =
OctoI ara bank. par
Shamokin bank, !
Union b. Reading, par
Warren CO. bank, !:
York county hank, par
BK of Penn'a Phil'a 20
Phil'a banks, par
Allentown Bank, par
Anthracite bank, par
BH of Chester CO.. par
Bk of Delaware co. par
BK of Germantown, par
Bk of Montg'y CO., par
BK of Pottstown. par
BK of Catasauqaa, par
Columb bia Bank, par
Doylestown BK, par
Easton Bank. par
FIR. .&Meeh bK Easton par
Far. BK of Bueksco. par
Far. Blk. Lancaster, par
Far. BK. Reading, par
Lancaster Co. Bank, par
Lebanon Bank, par
Mauch Chunk BK, par
Miners BK pottsv e, par
Stroudsburg bank, par
Wyoming Bank, par
Harrisburg Bank. par
BK of Cham bersburg par
BS of Middletown, par
York Bank, par
BK of Gettysburg, par
BK of Pittsburg, !
Citizens BS, Pittsb. /
Exchange BK. Pittsb. !
Iron City BK, Pittsb. !
Mechanics BK, Pittsb j
Alononga'la b, b,Browns
Frank. .bK Washingt. !!
Far&Dro. bK, Waynesb !
Bk of Northumberl. par
Bk of Danyille. par
West Branch Bank, par
Lock Haven Bank, par
Lewisburg Bank, par
Far. .BKSchuylkillco.pa par
Allegheny A Blk Allgh'y |:
Bk of Lawrence CO., l
Honesdaie Bank par
Mer&Man Bk. Pittsb. ]
Erie Bank, 5
Erie City Bank, l
Mexican County BK,
Tioga County Bank, 10
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

FENHOMAS J. MCCULLOUGH, Attorney at Law.
4 Clearfed, Pa, may be found at his office on
Market street, one door west of Richard Mossop's
store. Deeds and other legal instruments prepar-
ed with promptness and accuracy Feb. 13.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

d DLACKSMITHING.-Ja acob ShunkweiIer. thank
ID full for past fayors would respectfully solicit
continuance of a share of public patronage in his
line of business. Shop on Third st. Nov. 10.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

John Russell CO.. Tanners and Curriers'.
- Pennyille, Clearfeld Co Pa. Keep constantly V
on hand an excellent assortment of leather which
they offer for sale at the lowest cash prices Hides
of all kinds taken in exchange Julyl5-54
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

nENTAL CARD.-A. N. SMITH, offers his pro-
~ fessioDal services to the Ladies and Gentlemen
OF Clearfeld and vicinity All operations upon the
teeth executed with neatness and despatch Being
familiar with all the late improvements be is pre-
pared to make artificial teeth in the best manner
Otice in Shaw 5 New Row, Clearfeld Sep Is
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

I ARRIMER TEST, Attorneys at Law, Clear
L 4 field. Pa viii attend promptly to all legal
and other business entrusted to their in Clear
field and adjoining counties. August 6, 1856.
JAS. II. LARRINER. ISRAEL TEST
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

A MBROTYPES.-P- c. .PURYIANCE. Professor
n of Photographic Chemistry. Gallery at his
residence on Second Street, one door South of
Merrell Cartcr's Tin-warc establishment, Clear
field. Pa. CgD Days of operation: Friday and
Saturday of each week junelS56
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

VOUR TEETH t-DR. A. NJ. HILLS, desires to
4 announce TO his friends and patrons, that he
is deyotng all of his time to operations in Dem
tistry- Those desiring his sservices will find him at
his office, adjoining his residence, at nearly all
times and always Fridays and SATURDAYS un-
less notified otherwise in the town papers the week
before. All work warranted to be satisfactory
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

r b MENALLY, Attorney at Law. Clearfeld.
- Pa Practices in Clearield and adjoining
counties. Office in brick addition, adjoining
the residence of James b. Graham. Nov TO-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

ID W BARRETT, Justice of the Peace. Luthers-
L burg. Clearfeld CO., Pa, will attend prompt
~ to all business entrusted to him. mar25-tf
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

NJ A. FRANK, Justice of tbs Peace Market st,
vi. Clearfed Pa. Business entrusted to his
care will receive prompt attention. Collections
made and money RENTED Apr2T'59
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

~ GEORGE W RHEEM. Dealer in Drugs, Medi-
VI cines, Stationary and Fancy articles. Room
formerly occupied by Lorain, Market Street,
Clearield. Sell cheap, for cash Apr20.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27

Joseph PETERS, Justice of the Peace, Cur
- wensville, Clearfield county, Pa. one door east
of Montelius Ten Eycks Store-AH business
entrusted to him will be promptly attended TO, and
all instruments of writing done on short notice.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-27
A YER's SARsAPARILLA.a a compou,

N L. They Will also receive every variety of
articles commission at low rates. NJ & C.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-29
THE DEMOCRAT.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING
ON LSE RIVER.
Office next door to Simon 4 Locb's Store
BSCRIPTION:
THREE DOLLARS PER ASSI-N
INTARIABLY Y IN ADVANCE.
1@~Payable at the Office. sDa
ADV ERTISING RATES

For each square of 10 lines or less, the first
1hsef,loh: :::.....: ...................Sl 0O
For each additional insertion. per square. SO
For professional and business cards. (includ.
ing paper0 not exceeding lines, for II months
SIS.
A liberal discount made to yearly advertisers
but their privilege will be strictly limited to their
own immediate and regular business and the
business of an advertising firm is not considered
as including that of its individual members
Advertisements published at irregular inter
vals 81 per square for each insertion.
Calls on persons to become candidates will b,
inserted as other advertisements, to be paid fol
invariably in advance.
Announcing candidates for office, $40, to b,
paid for in advance.
Advertisements not marked on the copy fol
specified time will be inserted till forbid, and
payment exacted.
Marriages and deaths are to be published Al
news obituaries, tributes of respect, and funeral
invitations, as other advertisements.
~ Cards of Personal character can only
be published in this paper as advertisements, and
must be paid for IN ADVANCE, at double ad.
vertising rates.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-29
RlSH OF POINTE COUPEE SATURDAY, JANUARY %, 1862

REMARKABLE Cures BYZENoS LASGLoIs,
SES.-This venerable scptuagenarian of
our parish has been known for many
years for his unparalleled success in the
cure of chronic diarrhGa, dyscntcry and
bloody tlux. The many remarkable
cures he has effected of these diseases,
pronounced incurable by the medical
profession, attest the truth Of the above
remarks. His system of treatment he
learned more than forty years ago from
the Indians, and by which he accomp-
lished his own cure of chronic dyscn-
terry Of eleven years. standing. Since
then many persons have applied to him
when they had failed to obtain relief
elsewhere, and he has invariably sue
cecded in mastering every case.
We take the liberty of writing the
above because many persons who may
be suffering from some of the above dis
eases, when relief can be obtained from
no other source, might be Immediately
cured by calling upon him at his resi-
pence on False River
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-29
CHARLES f., TOOR.fE.r,
B ayou . ara, La.
TEEPS for sale a general assortment of Goods
N which he invites purchasers to examine.

Il a you - a r "a, IL "a.
VEEPS for sale general assortment of Goods,
N which he invites purchasers to examine.
DRY GOODS!
Fancy Articles, Perfumery, Ladies: and Chill
drens' Shoes, Hosiery, Gloves, &c. Gents
and Boys Clothing. Hats, Boots, Shoes
and Gloves.
PLANTATION GOODS!
Such as Kersey. Linscy, Keraey Suits, Lowells,
Shoes for women and men. Hats, Blankets&c.
GROCERIES!
Teas, Spices, Sauces, Crackers, Cheese assorted,
Citrons, Currants. New Buckwheat, New GO
shen Butter, Liquors, Wines Ale, Porter,
the celebrated Premium Champagne
HARDWARE!
Nails Carpenters and Blacksmith Tools, Cane
Knives, Sugar House Skimmers, Fine cutlery
for Table and Pocket: Razors, Scissors.
White Lead, Linseed Oil, Turpentinc. Paris
Green, Patent Dryers, Crockery, Glass, Willow
and WOODWARD; Fresh Garden and Flower Seed
EB- Agent for the EAGLE COT7ON GIN
which am authorized to guarantee to give sat.
isfaction. (n27-ly) e. E. TOORAEN.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-29
from the Report Of the Superin
tendent of Public Education.

Since the adoption of the Public School
system in l847, the sum of near four
millions of dollars has been appropriated
to support the same, yet in consequence
of the apathy which has apparently per.
vaded the minds Of those who are direct
ly interested as tax payers, and whose
offspring are intended to be the recipi
}ents of the bounty at the hands of the
Legislature, they have not, as general
thing, realized the fact that it dcvolves
upon them to see the law faithfully exc.
cuted in every district by those who arc
charged with its execution; so that the
rising generation may receive all the
benefits designed by the provisions OF
the law to be bestowed upon them. 1t
is to be hoped however, that the day is
not far distant when every citizen of
Louisiana will heed the warning voice
Of the "signs of the times'-when they
will realize the fact that the peace, siIs
prosperity, and the perpetuity of our
country and its institutions, depend alone
upon the intelligence of its Citizens in
every sphere Of life. That this is the
rock upon which our Government is
based, and which our forcfathers dcsig
mated at it's inception should distinguish
us as nation; and that we, to whose
keeping the sacred trust has been as
signed, will soon pass away,:when our
offspring will be called to take our places
and fight against the difficulties of COM
ing events whose sable shadows rise
higher and higher as we view them in
the vista of the future.
During the greater portion of the past
year my time has been chiefly devoted
to an examination of the practical work
ings of the Public School system in other
States. find that in many instances
the prospects for success were, at the
outset, equally as discouraging in those
States, where the system does exist, as
It has been and still is with us, but by
the adoption of such measures and amend
ments as time and experience suggest
ed, nearly every objection has been met,
and nearly every obstacle removed, and
to-day the public schools of New York,
Connecticut, Rhode Island, Indiana, etc,
etc, and even Canada. have reached the
standard fixed by the most sang lhc
friends of the system. It is worthy of
remark, however, that no law was ever
adopted by them without mature dclibc-
ration, or repealed without having been
thoroughly tested in all its provisions
and bearings. The advancement OF ed
ucation by the most efficacious means,
and not the adoption Of the most cco-
aomical systcm-has been the object
had in view, first, last, all the time. Our
resources arc more ample than theirs;
our Legislators equally as Intelligent.