American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12

"h. EDITOR Iii you I'll allow me-
the privilege, l will express az mind on
the subject of education which sboald
interest every man, woman and child
Never before in the history of our coun-
try was there as much need of good
schools and teachers. The state IF o,r
country during the past few years, was
the result of courses, which it is the oh.
Ject of correct system of education ~
dispel. Had every man and,woman Of ON,
land been brought up in accordance with
the teachings of divine truth, or "traiu-
ed. apinj the way in which they should
go" no corrupt politicians could sway the
masses of our people as they have been.
Hence, to avoid another uncalled for ,oar
let us, as American citizens, set for our
motto (rigEtbeneath the sta RS and stripes)
the carts and Sciences together with the
Classics," for without some knowledge at
least of these, the youth of our land will
be looked upon as Of but minor Import
ance not worthy the name of honor. Our
citizens must wake up to the fact that we
live in fast age, and the young ladies'
and gentlemen Of the present day, it
seems to us, are trying to restore, or re-
deem the perhaps the age of
Greece, but not the Grecian age The
youth of both senes should be aorouqhy
drilled for Me responsible duties of fRfe.-
How many objectors to this fact, do we
find in our community; how oft do we
hear the parents say, we will send John
to school and educate him, but Mary can
remain at home and help her mother
By SO doing, how, Sir, in the name of
reason, can you expect your community
to compare with other communities, who
look upon both sides cf this subject alike
Go ask your Superintendent, who con.
stitute majority Of applicants for cer>
tifcates in your county who control the
masses of your children and impart to
them the seeds of knowledge tell me,
Directors, who taught your schools and
scarcely received money enough to pay
their boarding and clothe their person
whilst doing so the last year? tell me,
reader, was 1t your son j ------ or daugh
ter n? If the latter, why not ed.
ucate her. or pay her wages enough so
she can educate herself 2 Has woman no
rights !? 1t seems, by present indications
and public sentiment that she soon shall
have as much right to cast her vote at
the ballot-box, or speak in Congress, as
any one citizen in our land | know
not what your feelings are on this sub,
ject, but this know is question which
is now, to some extent, agitating the
minds of many of our people. in this
State. That the parent sheuid educate
his children is an all important duty
God has given to each of us talent, and
lie commands us to use, cultivate, and
improve it, till he calls for the same
The mind is that part of man which new
er dies, and is of a progressive nature,
hence by using it Alright, we can press on
till we mount the hill of science, and
stand upon the tapmost step of the lad
der of fame, and there, in honor, record
our names and be more able to Law
higher and more genial platform, for
coming posterity, who will still rise high
er and bless our ashes for our honored
benefcence in the world. New and SUI.
pericr modes of teaching are coming into
use, aud to supply successfully the pres>
ent increasing demands, teachers should
receive as much professional instruction
as the lawyer or doctor. No profession is
opening more extensive, useful, and
pleasant field of labor for young men and
ladies, who can labor with ability, integ.
rity and chcerfulness, than that of teach~
er. In conclusion, let me say the citizens
of Butler county are highly pleased to
know there is school in our own county
seat where both sexes can obtain such a
training as will enable them to fill the
office of teacher in all its departments.
b.. VIC.
Mt. Union, Ohio, June Z, 1867. r
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