The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-07-19
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The report did not enter into the relative merits
OF any series OF works on Geography, bat merely
mons these ' we're Nj eheis ssres, INC ontsi HIs
Mcaaliy's series. and Cornelrs series. In Physi-
ia ass. s Commodore ss n Ffsa sa ,
were favorably noticed. Though many advan-
| tages might acurae from the adoption OF uniform
Selecting one Of The series msntionsd Ths ln
was adopted, and the committee disch arged.
Airport upon Metaphysics and Logic was Rad
d. T. Dabnsy. The report eontaasd a0M the se se
SIT OF in9uiries from various leading institutions
The following letter from DR.. McGufey, of the
University, was enclosed :.
''UsIvERs1rY OF VIRGINIA, June 30, 1857.
Gentlemen, YOURS of the 18th instant Is re-
ceived. In reply, beg leave to refer you to tn
lit enclosed OF the books used in School of Moral
Philosophy in the University of Virginia
:" much prefer Hsmitons Lectures on Meta
physics and Logic to any have been able to pro-
cure While there is much In them that nssds
rect views OF the method OF instruction render his
volumes in these branches extremely valuable
The letter concluded by stating the manner in
which these branches were taught.
The report was adopted and the committee dis
charged.
MIR. Hocombe chairman of the Committee on
Political Philosophy stated that this SUBJ ect could
only be delicatAly handled, and by means salts
factorily decided in the present state of affairs J;
and he thought, moreover, tha the less that was
said about political philosophy now the better.
be would move the pGstponement OF the subject.
The motion was carried.
The following report from General Lee on school
discipline was submitted
"The committee appointed by the Educational
Association OF Virginia on school discipline
beg leave to report that In their opinion it Is i'm
practicable to establish fixed rules for the govern
ment OF schools. Public sentiment is so divided
on the subject, and the methods OF family training
are 30 various, that no uniform system can be well
adopted to meet the general requirement.
IF subjects of education could ever be of more
importance at one period OF our history han at
another, that period il the present, and tn it
may be advanced TO the highest state OF prof
should be enlisted in iis support.
at la therefore considered more advantageous to
recommend for attention some general principles,
and leave their application to the Judgment and
discretion Of teachers.
1.-The selection OF proper persons for the office of
teacher Is matter of the first importance and as
Its duties require long and comprehensive prepa-
ration, it should be regarded az among the most
mitled to those whose Observation-Disclosures and in
struc'inn shall embrace morals and religion as
well as the intellect. The teacher should be the
highest attainable proficiency, and not at
pleasing mediocrity. Unless he can teach those
committed to his care TO think and to work.
there can be no real ADVANCE. He must study the
character and disposition of his pupils, and adopt
his course of discipline to their pecularities.
Above all he must be uniform, consistent, firm,
kind in his conduct teach more by his acts than
words, and show, tho children under his charge
that he has their true interest at heart. He should
look upon them not only 10 the parents of new
generation, but also as heirs of immortality, and
while preparing tEem.for usefulness in this life.
instl into their impressible minds principles OF
purity and religion for if 1t be true, taught by
history, that greatness depends upon vItue, i
support OF virtue. Should the daily business of
the school he conducted on such principles in the
habits of obedience, reverence, and trurhfulness,
~ a II
in themselves, and thar practice manly and
honorable, the main object Of education will
have been attained.
should be clothed with all the AUTH GRITTY of the pa
rent in the discharge of his duties, and be sns.
to m sy Fiat Gps as ne ba my 6
formed of the conduct Of his child, weekly, quar-
terly and yearly reports Of his progfes; should be
his absence, late attendance, and misbchavior.
Certificates Of advancement should likewise be
given to those who excel in studies and good con-
duct. The system ot punishment ought to be as
simple and mild as they can be made effective, and
when coercion has 10 be resorted to, it should be
generally left TO the parent. Should sdmoniton,
restriction OF recreation. &C., fail 10 produce the
desired effect and the pupil obstinately resist the
patient expcstulationS of the teacher, there will
then be no other resource than to return him to
his parents as one unworthy place in the school.
Gin connection with this subject and AS an addi-
tonal incentive for the faith full and conscientious
discharge of parental duty, the committee refer TO
astatement which the present Lo!d shafterbury is
said 10 have made at Il recent public meeting in
London, that he had ascerained by personal OBJ
servation, that CT adult male criminals Of that
city nearly all had begun course OF crime be-
tween the ages of eight and sixteen, and that If a
was twenty years old. there were forty nine
chances in favor and only against his coDtinu-
ing the necessary control over his child until six
tesn. BY proper management this would not be
difficult. and might be the means OF saving him
from crime. misery, and remorse.
Respectfully snbm !