Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-07-07
Manage ment of our Public Schools.


I, has been very aptly stated that the Church
and the School systems of this Republic, and of
these commouwealths Of States, are at once the
basis Of free government, aid our bulwarks
against the encroachment of tyranny. In the
abstract, such conclusions will no doubt receive
a general endorsement. But whilst admitting
this, yet lit is we'll known that these important
associations may, in some instances, fail in the
accomplishment of such results; nay, more than
this, they may by the perversion ofther mission
become positive sources Of evil. There are no
prejudices more bitter or relentless than those
insiered by secsarian animosties. The iustra-
tralions which history furnishes Of them reflect
examples utterly at variance with that perfect
example illustrated by the life of the founder Of
Christianity.
What are the BAptists, the Methodsts, the
Presbyterians aud other denominations but pro-
fessed followers of Jesus Of Nazareth. Having
"ne common faith in Him, should the not chez
ish unity Of spirit and action ? What need oi
rivalry other than to do good ? Why should
the prosperity ofany one branch excite envy in
The hearts Of those Of another Were the
Christian people of Perrysburg united in their
ciArts to do good, intemperance, local strife and
nsher Kindred evils would abate. Instead of in.
t'stine war we should have peace. Instead ot
luIling down aud disturbing the social compact
there should be disposition to build up aud
strengthen and d.velope the happisst elements
"flocal and of social prosperity. Christian peo.
pile ! IF there be virtue in Christian teachings
you have grand field before .you. Commence
your mission.
In regard to that kin Of Christianity ty-Educa
ton there should also be the utmost eatholcity
"fspirit and eadrt manifested. In the selection
OF Off GERS to superintend the interests Of educa
lon, there should be no political or sectarian
feeling prevailing. The questions leading tC
their choice by the people, should not relate
either to chur,h or to political parties, but, are
The men competent Will they discharge the
duties Of the Office in promotion of our eluca,
tiOnal interests? Will they fairly represent mol
iaerely their will, but the will of the people who
have placed them in Office? How can this be
done, by cherishing strife and personal malig-
nifty? No community can prosper wheH discord
prevails. Such elements of strife are slur aud
IA TVproach to our civilization, aud retard more
than anything else, the prosperity Of our town.
Differences in opinon will of necessity ever pre-
vail, but honorable men are ever ready to treat
unoPponent with courtesy. Personal erimina.
ton and re crimin'tiOu may pass current with
those who cherish 90 self-respect. but do mol
comporl with the exercise OF administrative au.
thorily in the education Of our children. These
very elements Of discord are ilusn ations oI
character which the children regard and alsc
initiate, and unless eounteraeled by better in
Auences like poisonous weeds, they only awai
the latent influence of kadrod elements in order
to produce a fruitful crop of auarehy and strife
Therefore from ma'ives ofself-respect, 10 re
gard to the credtef our pleasant village, and
more especially in behalf of the welfare of ouI
educational interests, we would urge the cessa.
ton of strife, by the adoption ofa just aud un'
pre.uic ID Plan for settling present difficulties
Let us try il and the thing may soon be accom-
p'ished, Sndal PARTIES viii feel tue better for it