The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-07-28


1t always seems good to eet back to Leaven
worth. Go whss yoaNMs t. >Leavenworl
man, this place is paradise. Leavenwonl
is grand town, and my we'll stir the prid
Of every Kansan. The Baptist cause a
IseavenwOrth is an right. A large force
At work upon the beautiful e.li6ce The con
tract calls for entire completion by Octobe
I. There is to be forfeit Of ten dollars PEI
day after that date, so that wecan reasus,abl,
expect the e1ifce to be finished near ths
time
Leavshworl,, having settled the bridgs
matter, expects now to have the C. and S
w. X. X. as a through line To the East
This gives Leavenworth about thirty mile,
nearer cut to CnIcago than via Quincy.
LeavenwOrth has another item of good for
tune that il exceedingly encouragnng. She
has now the best coal west Of the Mississippi
river. 4 shaft by II feet has been sum,
no feet, and struck vein Of coal 26 inches
thick, resting upon strata of fire clay. This
coaI is free from sulphur, and is splendid for
all kinds Of manufacturing purposes Fuel
Is nov cheap, manufacturing interests are ell
Outraged, and we hope in a little time to see
other large machine shops and iron fonndries
established. This is now grand point to
manufacture all kinds Of iron work from
stoves to railroad stock
The crowning glory Of IIeavenwcrth, how
ever, Is her schools. She now offers as good
educational advantages As any city in the
land. All Kansas boasts Of Leavenworth
Schools. Her common schools are equal To
any IN the land. They have 4 perfect sys-
tenn Of graded schools; 4 thorough written
examination every month in each Of the ten
grades, and scholars graduate from each
grade only after satisfactory examination.
Under the efficient superintency of Prof. ].
Il. Williams, tine schools are As good a. can
he found anywhere. The Professor has
already made his mark lie is tower Of
strength in the educational force of our young
State. The Legislature, last winter, estal,-
lisiled another normal school, IeayenwOrth
has obtained it. And it will be a fulleruwn
normal school. There is great demand in
the State for efficient teachers, and this school
Is created to sRceA theAssnAhd.s .sIeavcnworth
High Schoo! that cost $50, Is occrpied
by this school. This school is under the
control Of twelve Directors, with Dr. J. l..
Never as their President. Dr. Viewer
having been for a long time member of the
school Board and Regent of the State Uni
versity, stands in the front rank Of our ei,l-
men. The Directors are now pro
curing an able corps Of teachers. This
Normal School is established exclusively for
the education of teachers. 1t will have two
courses for the purpose Of preparing teach
ers. First, for primary and common schools.
Second, the advanced course for high schools.
Situated as this school is, at the headquar-
tiers of the graded schools of this State, Of
course teachers have peculiar advantages to
study these schools, while they prepare for
their work. The directors have procured
large and splendid boarding house, where
board, washing, fuel and lights are furnished
for 81 per week, and as tuition and text
books are free, We do not see why this school
should not he crowded with students coming
from all parts of the State. With such priv
ileges offered, and with such men rs Dr.
Viewer and Prof. Williams connected with
it, it will meet fully the expectations of the
most sanguinc. The term begins Septem-
Der |. aH.s
&. Leavcnworth is favored again with cduca-
iOnal advantages. Misses Clement and
two intelligent energetic and ac-
ladies, are now raising lar,se
Ind to cndOw a first class female seminary
IIeavcnworth is moving in the right direc-
ion. Common schools, normal schools, fe-
male seminaries, preparatory classical schools
ire sprnging up in the State, and when we
ire old enough and advanced enough,
md there is sufficient demand TO
make it, We expect TO boast of a first-class
University or college. Some do it now, but
hall try in my boastings to tell the truth, 50
will reserve boasting on Kansas colleges
or the future. Kansas is doing well enough |
without these now, and has the hest Of reason
o Ike proud Of her present grand attachments. |
The Baptist cause at Emporia is looking
~. Rev. Mr.. Averill, formerly Of Massa-
.l,isetts, but who for the pas: few months has |
,een supplying at Ottawa, has now accepted
he call of the church. He comes here I'm
Ter the appointment Of the Home Mission |
society. The church have very desirable |
OTIS, and have meeting tonight to deter |
nine upon church building. In this town |
If =, 800 inhabitants, and with as strong a
nan As Bro. Averill, We see no reason why, BY |
he blessing Of God. err cause may not move !
light forward. W. 5.
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