Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-13

These districts might correspond as fat
as possible with election districts. In cit-
les and larger towns the municipal au-
thorities might be free TO modify the gem
eral law in sons things 10 sntt their pecu-
liar Circumstances, adhering, however, as
far ns possible to its matn teaturss-their
high schools, and those at the head OF them
Forinstauee, corresponding 70 the aeade-
mics, &c, in the more rural districts Of the
State.
v. The higher schools aud colleges,
chartered in accordance with the recon-
mendatiOn of the Board of Instruction, and
engaged in teaching only regular Academic
and Oollegiatc studies, shall be entitled to
support from the State, proportioned to
the number OF pupils actually In attend-
ance. which shall be certified on oath by
the Presidents of tlisir several Bodrds OF
Trustees, Provided, that the yearly aggre.
gate expended on these Institutions shall
in no case exesed one-thirdz the amoppi
expended upon the priml sehonl and
shall hot go owards tite eEeetion. rep If
or furnishing 81 the hniilius "a pees
leged, &c. sbaii ren4ef ifse tnttion % !
number Of pupils ProPoFt Ftienea tethe .Pe,e-
lie money received ~ eaehi such rree
.91AuA HkAAN1 tOA AA@-
ttngutshed ability and requirements In
pupils Of the schools one grade below
them.
Tho utility, right and economy of some
such arrangement as this, and some things
OF like nature in what has gone before,
appear almost self=evideut- hesitate not
tn say that the soupdsst and most expe-
rienced educators in the world hope for
the time when some such system shall OBJ
tain in every State.
vi. County Superlntendents shall grant
ON due examination, and as often as pOssi-
t854r7- 4 ih the-r,eesenee of the Directors of
that District 10 which the school is to be
taught, certificates to teachers, marking
their aPpro6aton of their character, abili-
ties, &c. Having taught a year or moro on
the first certificate, they may obtain, after
thorough examination as to character,
qualifications and success, by at least three
Su2erintendents, n certificate marking their
high appreciation of them in these respects
After teaching at least three years on this
second certificate, they may obtain of the
General Superintendent, after rigid exam
ination on the above, in the presence and
by the concurrence OF the Board of In
struction AT regular annual meeting, a
certificate of the Highest appreciation. Any
.kGttBAGlH NANn ANt--N
years on certificate of this third ctdss, il
in dependent circumstances, shall, in case
of disability, or his family shall, in case of
his decease. be entitled to such annual Rl-
loWance ms the Legislature in its wisdom
may by law appOrtiou-
? II NIL parents were reasonable, all pupils
orderly aud teaohable, the position OF In
structor would be one of the most desira-
Bile in the world. But it Is far otherwise,
ssod consequently few aspire to permanent
and high rank in the profession. The
most resort 70 il as y mere stepping stone,
10 suTnettitETls 's'.5-
other professions or occupations, the at
taiunient of high rank in which make
greater drafts on the intellect, spirit,
health, and there is none other that, in
to the service rendered, is usu-
hlIy SO poorly paid.
If the country assures the soldier who,
perhups, for II few months only, serves her
in the tented field, that In case OF disabili-
ty or death, he and his will be cured for
if friendly aud benevolent sorieItes make
it point of honor aud OF deot, to see to
the wants Of those who have only from
time to time contributed a few mites to
their Golfers, shall not the teacher, whose
means aud life and all have been given TO
promoting the very highest interests of So
rfety and the State, fnd that in case of
aeed, he aud his will be remembered?
envy not the feelings or principles Of that
nan who can answer in the negative. In
tile nature of the case, and with laws pro-
perly guarded aud righteOusly administer
ed, there is no danger this shall ever
amount toH large sum. Policy, also, in
securing aud encouraging the devotion of
the very best talents and acqnirements to
this profession, rs we'll rs sheer Justice,
requires some such provision.
] have thus, dear sir, hastily. | must
confess, aud with some directness, en-
dearorcd to comply with your request
Should the Convention see fit to make its
leading features a part OF tho organic law,
aud tue Legislature promptly and tnithful-
ly carry out its spirit by formal enactments,
doubt not It would do as much as any
thing which it is within the power of mdn
to do, TO secure bright and glorious fu-
ture for the State.
II, on the other hand the way does not
suem clear at presenttO go TO this extent,
then mly be allowed, with all Difference,
TO suggest as the next best thing: let pro-
vision be made and the Governor empow-
cred to appoint suitable man as General
Superintendent Of Instruction with direc-
tions TO visit and personally Inspect some
of the leading systems Mt home aud abroad,
aud report in due time at length on their
theory and practice, accompanied with
draft of such laws as might be wanted and
would likely be acceptable to the people
and the Legislature Of the State.
Nothing but my earnest wish that the
new commopweaith should, In this, Its
most important interest, start in the right
direction can justify me in writing thus
freely and so much at large.
Ever and truly, your Friend,
ALEx- NARTIE.
Allegheny College, Msadville. Pa.
A New Attack ON Popular Rlghts--
: An Article TO be Carefully Read
and Re membeEed.
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