Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-18


help give YOU this education, If you viii
only receive it, and in order to gain it
properly-in order to have profitable
school, we must have order and regulari-
ty. We must MI behave prubcrly Now
| am sure you do not know as much of
arithmetic, geography, history, grammar
and other branches of common school ed
ucatioh as | do-consequently l feel it
my duty to inpart to you all the infor-
mation Upon this subject can. But
l believe of that other qualification of n
scholar, you know as much as do. You
certainly know how to behave properly
how to be quiet, studicous and peacea-
bic. If there is scholar present who
does not know how to do this, will he or
she rise? am in earnest If no one
rises, l will consider that l have an as
surance from each and every one of yod
that you know how to behave properly in
school," rj #.. ..-
| waited somu moments but no one
arose. But I could ste that Mr.. John
Putncy was uneasy. lie secinrd to fear
that was compromising him in advance
of his will. However, appeared not to
notice him.
Every we'll" said I. Il thank you
for the assurance. And now l am going
to place the government of the school at
your disposal. You arc all voters, and
l want you to exercise the privilege
Shall we have during the coming three
months an orderly, model school? All
in favor Of that will hold up their right
hand"
The girls tJhmcnced first. ..
Come urged, II want you to all
vote one way or the other. shall think
all who do not vote on this side meat to
vote on the other. All upt''
BY this time tscry right hand was up
save Putncy's and divers. The latter
had got his half way up, when I saw
Putney catch him by the arm and pull it
down again.
Down" 1 said. Now, arc there
any Of the opposite mipdT' d.. "o'..
John Putney hcsitated, but I saw he
was anxious to raise his hand:
IF there are any who do not wish an
orderly school. l should. be pleased to
know it," resumed, for l am determined
not to have scholars hero who need to be
forced into obedience. ] anu not fond of
puni,hlig. .r
Putney's hand come up with jerk,
and I saw him try to push divers up;
but had caught the latter's eye, and he
gave up to the influence of an imploring
glance. $780,. ....
"What is your nnmc?" I asked.
"My name is John Putney, the world
over" he replied, in coarse. impudcnt
tone; but yet there was some effort in it
"And do you not desire good, order
ly school ?" l resumed. ..e.. ."eI
oval. don't care much, one way or
tho other" he replied in the same tone,
and l could see too. that he was trcm-
bling his. strength away fast, ,5u..
"very WELL" / said, in a firm but
get kind tone. '} d, '' .+ ..
"If such is your opinion, then your
presence here will not only be useless to
yourself, but of great dctrimcnt to the
rest of the school. SO you can retire be-
fore we proceed ary farther But should
you at any time make up your mind to
come in, with a determination to bo Or
derly and gcntlemanly, you can return.
A. spoke, l stepped down and open
encd the door. '
"S'posin I'd ruthcr stay he,er' Ee re-
turned, turning ptss. .-.f .
but you can't stay hero," / replied,
in tone and with look that made him
start. 1--WE cannot have you here. For
the good of the school, and for the good
of the school alone you must leave. l can
wait but moment longer" The fellow
was determined to try my strength. But
he might as we'll have thought of facing
a thundcrbolt. I was ncrvcd up to my
most powerful mood. ] felt in my arms
and hands that were l then where Samp-
son was, I could have pulled down the
pillars of tho temple. " et' e'.n
walked up to the mans seat (for he
was man in size and age, coming ono
and twenty within month"; and placed
my hand upon his collar, while he graspcd
the edge cf tho low desk before him and
held on. With one mighty effurt-an
effort that surprised myself tore the
fellow from his seat and raised him above
my head. strobe OH to the outer entry
and when reached the door-stone. cast
him upon tic snow. lie scrambled tf
and with an oath rushed towards me. /
struck him between the eyes and knocked
him down. I went and lifted him up,
and then told him to 60 home. He cast
emo glance into my fstc from out his al
ready swelling eyes, and then, with mutt
terings of vengeance, he walked away.
returned to the school-room, and Of
course found The scholars at the windows,
or rather rushing back to their SEATS.
Now" said I. with kindly smile,
suppose VIC try that vote over again, for
I really feel deep, earnest desire to have
the whole school with me. All who are