Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-07-05

| Leonard Allen is strongly suspected OF
the arson, as he had previously made
threats to that effect He is desperate
scoundrel and lives in Canada when not
upon thieying tour in the States. We
have heretofore on several occasions no.
ticed his industry in selling rot gut, steal
ing butter, &c. He goes by the name of
John w. Homely," in consequence of
his awful countenance and horrid gait.
FIREIN TRoY.-We learn that barn
belonging to Walter Powers in Troy, was
destroyed by fire one day last week.
The fire caught from pile of old rub
bish while the family were in the house
eating dinner.
TEACHERS AssOCIATIoN.-The Or
leans County Teachers Association held
its last session at West Charleston on
Friday and Saturday OF last week. The
attendance was small, mostly teachers
from the near vicinity the inhabitants,
with few noble exceptions, either being
ignorant of the meeting, or not possess
| ing sufficient interest in the cause to in
duce them to step scarcely a "stone's
throw" to attend. A few were in con-
slant attendance, cheerfulIy and bounti-
fully entertained those from abroad, and
labored tomake the meeting pleasant and
agreeable to all. The Executive Com
mittee did engage one lecturer but for
some unknown cause he failed to appear,
so that the Association was Unexpectedly
thrown upon its own resources, which
greatly diminished the interest and sure
ly caused the disappointment Of ALL
The President repeated lecture, both
useful and interesting, upon The History
of Education. An essay upon The Tea
cher's Work was read by the Secretary.
The remainder of the session was spent
in interesting and very useful discussion
upon various topics presented by the
committee on resolves, -Messrs. Duren,
Austin, and Buxton. The following
were the most important -
What should be u teachers qualifca-
tions to entitle him to a certificate
Are the younger children entitled to
as much time as the older?
In teaching habits of politeless, how
far does the authority Of the teacher ex-
tend ?
The following were laid upon the ia
Die: ReSoIUed, That the present prac-
tice of keeping a whispering list is inju-
rious to our schools, and does not secure
the end designed Resolced, That the
practice of placing prizes in schools ought
to be discountenanced.
The interest in the discussions increas-
ed to the end, and they were warmly
participated in by Rev's. Hall, Duren,
and Whittemore, and Judge Cole, Aus
tin, Buxton, and others.
Upon the whole, the meeting was an
interesting and profitable one, though
with proper care by the proper officers,
and a greater attendance of parents and
citizens, it might have been far better.
A hearty resolution of thanks to the cit
liens for their kind hospitality, and to
the choir for their excellent, soul-charm-
ing emusic was adopted. The Association
then adjourned to hold its next and an
nual meeting at Bloomington the last
Wednesday and Thursday Of October.
The people of bloomington are interest
ed in the matter, and will do all in their
power to make the session there interest
ing and useful. 1t only remains for the
members of the association, teachers, and
other friends Of the cause, to answer the
important question, Shall we sustain
this organization in manner worthy and
betting the people of Orleans, or shall
we permit it to die out for lack of sup
port, for want of energy and interest in
the cause ? Let this question be suita.
bly, answered by a full attendance and
greatly increased interest at Browning
ton.
Cor HOME AND UNHUNG.-Hon.
Elisha White has arrived in Orleans
county again, safe, sound, and unhung
He left Texas on the 28th of May. He
confirms all the published reports in rela-
ton to the state of Southern feeling.
He says they are determined to fight "till
the last man of them is killed" We
hope they will, He came through the
territories and when be reached Clinton
= county, Missouri, he learned there had
, been battle at Harper's Ferry, wherein
l.. $4,000 Northerners were killed and
10000 taken prisoners, with a small loss
on their side.
Letter from an Orleans Girl.
Il The following letter is from Miss Sa-