Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-07-16
From the Cleveland Plain Dsaler.I
The Teachers Association and Mr.
Cathcart.

It is to be regretted that any respectable
body of teacbefs should have given any atten-
tion 10 charges made BY an irrespo ponsible anony-
nous correspondent Of newspaper, against o
public officer Of opposite politics, especially
when the charges had been corrected, and the
particular specification contradlcted by those
who knew the facts Of the case, over their own
names. ut,T ~ tFI1 q Lgr,.5 rv'
II is an unpleasant work for man of eenu-
inc delicacy 10 contradict the ISLANDERS against
himself In public prints; and Il 10 10 be hoped
that Mr. Cathcart will not feel called upon "a
say anything concerning these reports But the
writer Of this may say what will be confirmed
BY every man who has known Mr.. c., viz: that
he is not now intemperate, he was not formerly
intemperate, and neuer was infsmpeSdts, although
for short time after bis Inauguration at Co
lumbus, he allowed himself TO take an ooca-
sional social glass Of wine with his friends. For
months past be has not INDUCED himself 90
much az that, which is probably more than can
be said Of majority Of the best Of men.
His morality In every other respect has been
of the highest order, is now Of the highest or.
cular, either In manner, word or deed.
As to bis capacity Il may be said, that he has
attained an eniviable eminence for q man of bic
age. He graduated at the State University at
Oxford. in 1851, having pursued soma of the
branches of study far beyond Whatwas required
IN the regular college course. Ia 1854, he was
made Professor OF Mathematics in Urbana Uni
yersity. 10 1857, he Was made Dean of the
College Faculty, although he was BY several
years it's youngest member. In 1853, be resigu-
ed his Professorsbip, and accepted place 90
Teacher OF MaioemAtios, in the Dayton Central
High Scbsol, vnicp lace he held when elected
State School Commissioner. 90 retiriDg IRON
soe ScbOol he was presented BY his pupils With
q large aad elegant silver pitcher, silver cup,
and set vi napkin IiIgs, 10 token Of their afRec
tiona,e regard to- him, and their appreciation Of
hls SERVICES. b.8gE e..l.g
As to entering on bis dnties," he has been
acnvely engaged in them ever sInce his inaUg'
ufstion, In February last. He has hardly bssu
sbsept from his post, except when conhsed al
hone b, sickness, or necessarily absent III ,bost
iiial duties OF an only son, that are CONSEQUENT
upon az aged fathers last sickness. Hchas, "a
fAr, perfor med the dulies OF his Office without
the aid of clerk allowed b. the L gielature q
former Commissioners. The usual appropriation
for the Commissioner's travelling txpenses hav-
ing been ebsoIbed By the war aud Of or dfaini
upon the Stale Treasury, be has had to pay his
own expsnies 10 aDg travelling which tne dntssi
OF the Office require. iu
As 70 bis pOli,ics, he 10 strong vallandghan
Democrat. And this 10 probably the origin ol
the reports against him. Ais fathsrHss . strong
Democrat before him, and lived iof years Mr..
ValiaDdl ghsms closest neighbor. Pfofessos
C.tncart's friendship Tor Mr.. Y. began long be-
fore the war; Is soon, 10 tact, as he was Old
enough TO have friend, beyond his own home
And through the darkest hours Of Mr. Vallan-
dignam's apparent adversely, he continued TO be
bis friend, and 90 he is still, and 50 be hopes
ever TO be. sss