Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-05-03

away from her husband, and whispered 10
ther ear, are you not thankful I deceived
you ont of your prejudiceP
80, yes, indeed am Il
ssAnd you;forgive usall 2
A tear tremblsd in the eyes Of the hap:
py girl She stopped over and gave hel
father warm kiss, and then with . joyous
step she bounded Back to her husband aside,
It needed no mystic art to tell thatshe had
no thought Of ennity or sorrow in her
bosom. -. .s.s,..sa.sg.r + 80
Teaehers and Teaching. 3
Our limits will not pernis us to publish
the address of the committee of the Edu.
cational Association gof the Confederate
States. In the great deficiency that exists
in the supply of men to discharge the duty
Of teaching, they earnestly call upon our
women tocome forward and occupy The Va.
cant post, and teach the rising youth Of the
Republic q &. = ~ -. - $50
It is very probable that, at this day, in
the Confederacy, there are at least l0o, goo
nore. e.Ycung and middle aged females than
there are Of men. OF large numbers Of
these, their fathers, husbands, lovers and
other natural protectors, have fallen BY dis
ease or in battle. Many Of them have lost
also ing the war, the greater part or all their
property. Thousands upon thousands Of
graceful, highly educated and thoroughly
accomplished girls are thrown upon their
own resources. There will be no difficulty
in our being provided with acorps Of most
admirable teaohers-the very best in the
world-prosided we can make the position
an inviting oneto them-one in which they
can fully retain their Independence and self
respect.
b We apprehend that, hitherto, the great
difficulty in securing theroagh rand qualifea
teachers, at tleast in some sections of the
country, arises from failure to appreciate
them, and neglect to treat them with due
social copsideration. We ought not to en-.
trust the education Of our children-the de
rection of their plastic intellects-the form
alton Of their morals aud manners, toany
person whose intelligence and character
does not render him worthy to be our asso.
ciase. 1t is true, that the profession has
been often degraded by entrusting its duties
to adventursrs, moee or less destitute alike
of manners, morals, and intelligence; but
for this unworthy degradation Of the Office
those who inducted into the teaeher's char
an unworthy member Of the profession, must
share the blame with him !. {. !. {.
Now, if we Wish to obtain the services Of
suitable persons to educate onr youth, let Us
use great discrimination in selecting the
teaeher: but when selected, use some exer-
tion to make the position pleasant one y
Just so certain as worthy and judipious
teacher is socially ignored and badly prid,
will it result in iojury to cur children: II
We wish to see progress made,by them in
their studies, we ourselves must snow some
interest therein. If we show some respect
for learning, they Zoo will feel its value
We must select persons that We can feel re-
spect for, as our teachers, and take special
pains to manifeat TINT respect on all suita-
bletocoasions before our ohildren,~ or We
ahall reap an Insignificant return for the
money expended upon their education. just
in proportion as the teacher becomes respec-
ted, and treated with due soeiel eopsidera,
ton, will his or her pupils. be impressed also
With respect, and prepared to yield them.
that dociIe attention which is required to
ensure . rapid progress. ~ e
No profession except che milistry---and
we are in doubt whether TO except that-has
sexerted sroh al influence 10 advancing the
destiny Of Che rage. The great Master Of
US all, as the i1oat lffsotual way ef forward
ing HIS work on earth, COLLECTED around.
Him His disciples and taught them. In
the old republics; how many Of their ablest
and mos. celebrated men, such as Plato,
Socrates Aristotle were numbered in.
the profession, Those who became celebra-
ted IN geometry, .phuosophy, eioguehee,.
painting aud the other sciences and arLs,
used habitually to impsrt instruction, In
whatever they specially exoelled, to thedis;
ciples who gathered around them.to draw
wisdomSfrom their lips; And in tbesalate
days, there has been no character for whom
We have fslt;s more profound and loving
rsqereuce, than ios thsgroat English; teach.
9er, Arnold Of Rugby. 10 our own coun-
fry, hoa manyshaye been distinguished in
the palpis, taths bar, Or in thoS Senate, Who.
owed dAmnch Of their greatness to having
been the plpilsof Rey. Mosss WaddeI, I'D.
!. I'm these days when the fortunes slowly
gathered by o life Of effort, are lost in an
hour, the only safe inSestment tses can make
'fpH our children, is a thorough education.
Many who have this, and. this alone, from
their parents, are most useful to their .coun
try, and occupying posts ofhonor, wbile
Stbe9badly edrcatad children Of richer men,
who y far above thep,- are, and ought to
continue tobe, privates issthe ranks And
wbyf Because theft faculties have not