The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-08-15


ton. Springhil had no public schools,
but there is fair prospect for her to
open them the current year. No schools
have been graded during the year. AT
present there are but two graded schools
in the county two others should be
established without longer delay one in
Greensboro and one in Jefferson DO
rough The advantages of graded
schools are. lst, They abridgc the labor
OF teaching. I'd, They accommodate
the pupil with more thorough coarse of
instruction, Ord, They encourage the
Legitimate expenses of education. These
are sufficient to recommend their cs,ab
lshment.
EXAMINATIONS Fourteen public cx>
aminations were held before the opens
ing ofthe winter schools, at which one
hundred and fourty.two teachers were
examined, few, however, were rejects
ed, the others receiving certificates
average grade, two. Some special ey
aminatons were cid, but the number
was few as possible. a tendency being
shown ont by some to eyade public
examinations, not wiling to let tEcir
right shine The scarcity OF teachers
compelled me to issue certificates to some
that under other circumstances would
have been rejected. The mode Of con
dacting the examination was tho same
as last year
TEACHERS The whole number of
teachers employed was one hundred and
siXty,threc, OF whom one huudred and
six were males and fifty seven females,
The teachers were generally sustained
AID encouraged by the patrons, and
with few exceptions, rendered salisiac-
Ilon to their employers. Some failed for
want OF proper qualifications, and others
who possessed the ability failed by me-
gIccting their school room duties. The
demand was greater than the supply,
consequently, the School Directors were
compelled to accept the services OF some
who were unfit TO act in the sphere of
.hc teacher. woui recommend to.
hose whose duty it Is to make moyi-
ilons tor the continuance of our public
'ysterh Of education, to increase the
ength Of the school term, and grade the
salary OF teachers IN proportion to their
kill and ability, This would induce
each srs to qualify themselves for their
profession.
INSTITUTES In twenty two districts
,ut three Institutes were regularly or. |,
,anzrd and continued in successful one. |
alton until the close Of the trrm.--
hey have become unpopular with the .
people for the want of interest, skill and .
bIIIty on the part OF teachers, to sus-
ain them, although, it is geucralv
acknowledged that tho design is good, .
nd regularly attended and properly .
onductcd the result would be bcncf.
nal.
NlsrMuoNs The whole number of
SItationS was over two hundred All .
he schools were visited, with one cyccp-
ion, and that was not in operation at |
he time Of my calling. The condition
n which | found the schools generally, ,
determined the lcHgth OF my visit. | |
made some remarks of en-
to the pupils, and when
Necessary, offered suggestions TO the
eacher in the way Of improvement, In
many instances, while visiting the
chools, | was accompanied by both ci,,
cnS and directors, for which. tender
hem my sincere thanks.
MEErlSGs.-Tcn educational meetings
md special institutes were held, generals
lasting two days and one night, each.
The meetings were well attended, and
he proceedings were interesting, having
commanding influence in moulding the
opular mind in favor Of cdncation.
Agencies, - Special arrangements
ave been made between the Trustees Of !
ircene Academy and the School Direc
ors OF Carnichaels Borough for the use
/ the building, which has been reiitted
style suitable to the accommodation
I both Common School and Auademi-
Al departments The latter is in
rosperous condition, and bids fair to do
ood work.
Waynesburg College still continues I
flourish. with unusual vigor, it is well
npportcd by students from all parts of
MS and adjnccnt counties, and annual.
sends forth many bright scholars,
nd teachers who are ornaments to their
Il.
roleSSlons' Tros. J. TEAL.
PlIISBVRG GENERAL MARKET
.n PITTSBURGH, August II, 1866