The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1862-01-03
The FindIay schooI-IIouses.


science, and upon the human intellect in al
OF its phases.
We see il in the great lines Of interna
commerce, that stretch across our country
uniting the extremities, and bringing men
separated by mountains, rivers and lake
into close proximity. We see it in ihos
little wires that almost rival thought il
speed, and whose communications are lif
or death, prosperity or adversely. We see il
in changes, that are constantly being made
in society, in those arts and appliances that
make life desirable; in the beautiful and
ornemental, as well as the practical and use.
ful; in churches, school-houses, and private
dwellings, If we look around us, we will
| find that our own town has not be en- left in
the rear rank - has not been left out in the
cold, shivering and gasping for life. The
buildings of the town, the enterprise Of its
citizens, their liberality, and many other
things, all Of which prove that there is the
right kind Of spirit here, show most con-
clusively that our neighbors shall not out.
But while we direct the attention of our
citizens to the things that more immed lately
conduce TO present welfare and success, we
would not omit a subject which as nearly
concerns them as any other, and which calls
more loudly now than it has hitherto done,
for instant and persevering attention and
labor.
Some may think II presumptious and ILL
present condition of our country. But, do
we not need a school house one that will
be an honor to the town, and on attractive
and desirable place for our children to fre.
qnent - building such that the pupils
will delight to enter, and such that they
would disdain to deface or injure in any
wayi
II we equal or surpass neighboring towns
In business enterprise, do we in regard to
the subject OF schoos'
To bring this matter directly before US,
let us visit our schools. Let us go to the
one on East Hardin street. Look at its
architectural beauty, its fine internal ar.
rangements, its adaptation to physical as
well as mental requirements. The winds OF
Winter can sing their doleful requiemS
through its windows, sides and floor. II is
rather Characteristic relic Of the dark
ages. Poor house There il stands, and
silently requests Of the passer by, "vex not
my ghost.'
Let US pass along, and drop in at the old
"Union," near the warehouse Of the Branch
railroad. This is a remarkable building,
and one too that bears upon its walls marks
Of the high esteem in which il is held. Hi.
eroglyphics Of all kinds, ancient and mod
ern, difficult enough for the most scientific
savans to decipher, are there displayed in
magnificent abundance poetry os we'll as
prose, paintings and rare works of art, are
there.
Lest this building, rich with its history #
the past, be destroyed by an earthquake. and
us treasures Of lore be forever hidden from
the gaze OF mo,,als, a Painter should be en-
ployel to delinea,e upon canvas its beau.
ties.
So pleasantly located is il, that Teachers
and pupils are at no loss TO determine the
business facilities of the place. And there
i. stands, MS does the Hardin street school.
all "nlone with its llory.' Poor house -
II will soon 60 to grass. Our prayer is that
lis mantle may never descend upon its sue.
cessor.
There is still another house, which we
viii not pass by, for it deserves honorable
mention with the others. II mhy he found
on Cory street. 1t is Of age, and can speak
for itself.
These lines are not written TO cast re-
proach, but to prompt our citizens to dut ty
which they owe to their children, and which
can never be discharged until an ed 6ce,
large, substantial, elegant, and commod
ous--in short, house par excellence, equal
to the best, be erected and bequeathcd to
the rising generation as one Of the best gifts
that n magnanimous and discriminating pco
pie can bestow. Such building will show
to strangers that the intellect of Findla,
keeps pace with all other interests. The
school buildings Of Kenton, Lima, Fremont,
THIN, PerrySburg, Toledo. and other places
are more enduring monuments of enterprise
than lofty columns Of Lrass or marble. And
will not Findlay arouse from slumber, and
awake to subject Of most vital importance
to present and future prosperity
Erect the building. and it will remain q
monument Of your magnanmity, through
long years, dispensing its blessings upon
rich and poor alike, and di1'usine light and
life among all classes. Erect the building
and no regrets will ever disturb youi peace
Of conscience. Erect the building, and
place within its walls living, energetic ant
progressive Teachers, whom you can irus
to guide the youthful mind in the path tha
leads to moral and physical, as well as in
telleciuai manhood.
The institutions of our country must rest
il at all, on the sure foundation Of the intel
ligence and morality Of the people. Other
wise, we must fall, and give place TO thos
who are capable Of carrying out the will! o
high Heaven. -! h.
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