, 1872-11-27

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are characteristics in his possession, which
will keep him above censure in this re-
spect. As to the sphere of action il which
he has gained his celebrity as a school-man,
we have no certain data, except Tor the
short time in which he acted as Inspector
In Antigua, and that he had some dealings
with certain schools in England but
this latter statement is only from hear
say
One thing is plain that it must be the
intention Of the Government either to OBJ
~liJerate the instruction in Danish given in
the public Schools altogether, or to hold
in prospectus the office of a sub-Inspector;
for the gentleman now appointed, will be
quite incompetent to the task OF inspecting
in this particular. The Engli>hman, it is
quite true, may see no great use for Danish
to be taught in schools under his direc-
ton but, surely, our Government could
never be so impolitic and disIoyal as to
blot out this branch from the schools al
together. 1t is we'll known that Danish
is, at present, taught to a class of children
in the public School to no great advan-
tago-it to any advantage at all but
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many living witnesses can testify to the
fact, that they have received certain bene-
fits from the Danish instructions in the So
called Burgher-SchooIs.
One other circumstance forces itself
upon the observation Of this public, viz,
the communication in your paper OF the
18th instant, said to be an article from the
"Antigua Times, IL which it is said,
cdr. Quin, late Inspector of Schools, hav-
ing received a more lucrative offer in a 81
miIar capacity, leaves Antigua for the Dan
ish Island of st. Croix, where we sincere
Iy hope his worth will be suitably appre-
ciat d.. Hardly any doubt can be enter
tanned, as to the full realization OF the
hopes of Mr.. GUMS Antiguan friends, if he,
with the same tact, will manifest the same
usefulness and wOrthiness in st. Croix as
he did in Antigua and his acquaintance
in st. CroiX also hope, that this may not
be the case of "Jeshurun waxing fat and
kicking - but that an inherent and plant
generosity, will enable him to weigh we'll
and consider fully the value and impor-
lance of this great work of Education
IN 81. Cr0ir. He will be able to Judge
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Their the general feeling of the public here
is, to depreciate or appreciate the merits
of those engaged in the work of teaching,
and most certainly, by that plenitude of
power which will be invested in him, be
will be able to do much, to render the con-
dition Of his direct underlings more unyor-
m9yy comfortable, and consequently,
strengthen the very bones and sinews Of
the body of which he has become the head.
A just appreciation of the labours Of
those who must bear the heat and burden
OF the day in this arduous and important
work, will readily lead those who are lead
ers and directors, to aim at the security of
their comfort. as we'll as at every thing else
connected with the entire matter.
In conclusion for this time; the hopes
and wishes of those who can really and
truly value the Importance of the high
calling Of the teacher, are directed towards
the new Inspector, earnestly trusting that
no sinister influences may be brought to
bear upon his movements but, that, guild
ed by his own master-mind in the carrying
out of his plans, he will finally adjust mat
tiers impartially and benefcially for all
parties.
st. Croix, November 22nd 1872. rsg..
A TnOKER-ON.