Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

and thank and honor him for the good work.
As this Circular must necessarily be direct
ed TO but few individuals, it is desirable that
it should be read to any public meeting which
may result Should the Increment occur, the
undersigned begs 10 be Informed. Any com
muncations serviceable to this Cause will be
thankfully received
1t may be suggested. that reports Of pro-
oeedings sent occasionally to newspapers, and
accounts given in letters to friends, would
disseminate ideas, and scatter the seeds Of re-
form.
The appended questions, few out Of We
ry numerous list, may possibly save time in
the seeking for topics. The very reading OF
them cannot but suggest the Importance OF
thought by ones self. help from others. and
the corporation Of all, to make parents Wis
er, children better, and homes happier than
they are.
WARREN BURTON.
Salem, Mass, Nov. 1860.
QUESTIONS ON EDUCATION.
l. Ata special meeting held at the commencement Of
school term, what might be agreed on hy par
enis teacher and nupis 70 promote mutual good feeling
and make the school most profitable and pleasantf
2 What influence have the training aud habits OF The
family ou the'school How much Of the teachers time
average is taken up by dsnrdery scholars or ir
other words what extent the public actually robbed
Of his services through unfathuuess Of parcntsi
B. How should previously neglected and pefvese young
people be dealt with by those who are conscienususj
anxious for their improvement whether they be parents
teachers. or employers
4. What IS the precise and proper medium between The
stern domestic government " earlier times and the a'
relations between parent and child AZ present Consd
erng the peculiar spirit of the age, and things just az
they by what means shall due authority and reye
ence in the family and desirable respect and courtesy
toward all. be restored
What numerous defects may be parteularzcd, poin
by point, iu the manners Of the American people an'
what is Co be done ia the raningof the home and th
school by way of correction
g. What Is the urgent duty Of all Christian people
anu especay "hai Is the absolute ana most fe
sponsiby OF parents IN respect 20 ihe prevalence o
profane indecent, or vulgar language BY what meth
ods shall the young be secured altogether from such vice
OF the tongue
T. 10 what extent in our own country. may want o
pecuuisry success 5e attributed 20 illadaped busi
hess or 90 inadequate preparation What shall be- don
in an various particulars % effect the most favorable SCI
ting nut n pursuit Of livelihood or fortune
8 What are The early and too generally unnoiice
causes Of that auduency in business connections ant
tansactous which has NJ late years been 50 frequent
What course should parents pursue % be assured 20 th
utmost u th' uus~erving aud inoouupuole Integrity d
their children
O. ln view of hc degrading vices and terrible crime
at present so aarmingy prevalent and very numerous
among mc yontniu what steps should ai once Pc take
by parents and by the best friends 90. suc,ey generally
TO- How shall emotions Of anger 10 infant children b
earliest and most wisely che kcd How shall the re
sertful feeling be dealt with from time o time as ood
strength increases and mind is developed,
IL by what various methods may children be trainc
20 enter heartily into those benevolent plans Of neigh
borhood and those grande Causes Of phi Authr1py whc
are prcyeiling more and more TO bless ihs world
II What special education in the home and IN IN
school, what course Of political reading generally and
above a what sort u parental example will best qnat
fy the young American TO enjoy the privileges aud hon
ofahiy perform the duties Of ofcizenship
10 What is the best system II reading for the younl
from their earliest ability upward in respect to selection
% literature unity pcrused retention in the nemorl