The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-04-20
s. DiSlOyal Teachers.O

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l asked Mr.. j. A. Cramer to explain
himself concerning what he calls "djsloyal
teachers" and whom he proposes to ex-
communicate from the ferulc fraternity. To
obtain an unequivocal answer, enumerated
some five propositions, embodying sent-
ments as unpalatable to Republican office
aspirant as could conceive to be enter.
tained by any teacher in Clayton County.
Mr.. c. manfests his refinement by using,
in his reply, such chaste Saxon as ''cracl-
ing sneal,' "last gears skin," &c. 'Tis
simply matter Of taste. The County
Superintendent has a perfect right, no
doubt, to exhibit himself to the public in
whatever garb may prove to him most con-
genial.
As to publishing my humble na.nc in
the papers, it's habit do not much ad-
mire. Indeed, since l have observed the
absolute disgust produced through the
County by Mr.. Cramer's unseemly parade
of himself on getting county office, am
not likely to become in future troubled by
ambition Of that quality
| Mr.. Cramer says may look in my own
glass to see a fair specimen of them
(disloyal teachers). Possible! They are,
then, most certainly, strange creatures
enough. But guess it is a mistake.
was loyal before ever heard of j. A. Cra-
mer, and my loyalty, please God, will sur
vive his windy, little existence as County
officer.
Mr.. Cramer judges by my communica.
ton that l am "disloyar' and teacher.
Hos does he know but that am a Repub-
lican? The sentiments contained in those
propositions are anti-"Republican." But
they were published not as my own, but as
being possibly held by some teachers. How.
ever, assume FOR moment that they are
mine, then, are those sentiments disloyal
Can the Superintendent prove single line
or word disloyal to the Constitutional Gov.
ernment of the United States?
lie takes me for teacher. Let ME here,
also, assume he is right, although as an
old English lady would say, "it fatters me
hugely Well, now since he has me ver-
table "disloyal teacher," am | not in
hopeless condition? My stars! Mr.. Cra-
mer, County Superintendent Common
Schools, will Withdraw my commission, he
will lay on the lash at examination, refuse
new "commission," and play the mischief
generally with the tranquility of my de-
clining years. Nirabils dictu! am in the
power of most uncompromisingly just
and energetic little government" What
shall do? Here is what think BEST
make known precisely the measure Of my
offences. If cannot explain them any
way, will epent-perhaps.
o, Mr.. Cramer! you are altogether ter
rible fellow. You say you will lease my
troubled heart" Pray do so You per-
ceive that my fate hangs on that inevitable
"decision" to ''emanate' from your august
"office" through the columns of the Elka-
der Journal, your most potent organ. Oh
could We but "See oursels as ithers see u.s."
A READER.
p. S.-Dil Mr. Cramer ask lady teach
er from Giard, who went to his office on
school business, What kind Of ne,ospapers
she acas IN the habit Of reading?" An
answer to this will be interesting. put
this question IN my former communication
He did not answer it. Will he now do so ?
learn that one of Mr.. C.'s questions to
teachers at examination Is, "What is the
cause Of the Rebellion?' Does Mr.. Cramer
hold that teacher should be politician
This question indicates such decision
in the "ottice" Of Mr.. G.
HORACE EMERY is dead! He acas Super.
intendent last year; j. 4. Cramer this
year! Hyperion to Satyr!"
"oh! what fall was there My countrymen!
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