Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-22
WYOMING.
Administrations rEAcnEns-oosvES

SclIOoI.S-SUII0OL NENTlOS.
WYOMING, Aug. Is, 1867.
Messrs. Editors Hat in hand, we make
our most polite bow to "Ohio;" and the
more so, as he halls from Wyoining-this
| diamond spot of the Diamond State"-this |
oanira plaza nf land inwing with corn and
peaches.
We arc not in the least displeased with
s'Ohio, because he has differed with us some
| what in regard to the motives, which impel
school teachers to duty. We like his article
very much. He has given us some ideas well
worth remembering He has, in STYLE at
once both striking and plain, show that pa
rents and patrons are almost criminally re-
miss in respect to the attention they give
public schools and public school teachers.
But, especially, as he has given us little
thrust in that direction, will we pay our re-
spects to the motives, which impel teachers
to duty. And this is not unimportant be-
cause no system, however good, can be OF
benefit, without good earnest teachers fully
disposed to do their duty; and the principal
object in any system Of reform would be to
introduce better teachers into the schools
We like the motives which he says teachers
should have-they are high and noble ones
; and no teacher should be without them. But
t we must remember we have to deal with
I human nature and school teachers as they
) are. and not ms they ought to be. Perfec-
ton of human character and freedom from
sctishness ARE things that can exist only in
imagination. The self sacrificing teacher and
y preacher may have 'iaith, hope and charity"
l. They may possess their souls in patience,
re (Which is about the only way they can pos
D. sess tliem) they may teach and preach from
h that high and noble motive-the good OF
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felt--yet, scarcely think "Ohio' will de-
ny, but that even these perfect characters
W may be influenced by money; and it is nc
o. compromise OF their virtue il they are-they
al do no not become mercenary thereby. II
in it fact, that money makes teachers and
v, preachers go, as well as "the mare" As to
Il knowing he is appreciated, the best way tc
- he may have an incentive to successfully
-, ut least, ! would like that kind of apprecia
Inv ton, and somehow think that even s,Ohio
eli would not decline it. And, altogether, il
an we would have better schools in Delawar,
rot we must offer more money for the tuition o
iai those schoOls-money is the principal thing
,Is And the additional funds can be easily
in raised. II one-half of the money which tn
nr people of Delaware spend for whisky AM
d tobabco, was given for educational purpose
ITO we Should soon see ilourishing schools il
oil our State; and fewer drunkards would dis
,o grace the incoming generation OF Delaware
IN sons-fewer tears wet the cheeks OF he
one daughters. True there are other induce
,ch- ments which may be offered besides money
of Some may be induced to teach bccaus
text teaching is regarded as more genteel an
.ss easy than other kinds of servitude. Teacl
'up ers are thought to be superior to other hire
$50 servants--to "hewers of wood and drawe
rely of water" hut, superiority with teacher
ien- AS with all others, depends ON their indy
acl- dua acts, and not on their occupation.
nool Teachers give SO much time, talent Al
\ u labor for n certain amount OF money---lil
W other servants, they are hired and paid
a. ia e. purtially-which makes it IL matter OF ba
lent ter rather than gentiity. And, as to cas-
Pies mo occupation is easy well followed, is
uses axiom school teachers ought to remember,
our well as others; and not make teaching
emil el mere sine curu. To teach with al
: ,' ~. degree of SUCCESS teacher must ha
, at industry, patience, tact and book-iearnln I,
rhey and, above ALL ability to develop Il
little just conviction of right, which "
cause II child to do n thing beca,
quail it is rglit--hc must make lessons pleasu
lonai not a task. ! do not mean, by anything
go .' have said above, that teachers should not
~ Ia superior to other hired servants-they sho
wing he. They should have just appreciate
asses Oh themselves, thcir uuty anu occuphuo
not remembering that the world, sooner or lat
dinal takes every one at their own valuati,
Next to the minister of Christ, because
have influence both may have over Others,
and leaSnei en'uu , nase ~ ~.
Q will anu snouiu cultivate Just sehse Vi uu'y
ulti- his fellow men, ana ms Master.
Messrs. Editors We consider your p
, and position for a convention of teachers, q
s our other interested in Ponular Education
me In Dala wore on oxoailent one Rv ali mea
''"s' let such convention be held. 1t wo
Cir. awaken an interest in favor of educatl