Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-27
LOCAL NEWS.

brief notice our limited space allowed US to give
it. His allusion to Thomas Jefferson as an
educator was as eloquent as it was truthful, and
somc OF his illustrations, as that OF the man
who saw Homer In 4 vision, labOrouSly correct
ing the Had by the light afforded him from
Crosby Greek Grammar, were master pieces
of satire Mr. Wilson's diction is simple yet
elegant, aud his manner most pleasing though
unaffected in short be is just the sort of speak
er that can be heard for hours without fatigue,
though he condenses his rcmarkSi into COMPARE
lively few minutes.
Ae p. ID. the Institute re opened, all the
teachers being present most punctually, and,
after few instructions and explanations from
the Superintendent, with reference to certain
school matters, Mr. Halowell rose and deliver
ed Il most Instructive lecture on the method OF
teaching English Grammar. He solved many
difficulties, and shed food Of light upon the
sul! iect. so that all regretted when he conclud-
dcd. During his lecture, one amusing incident
happened. He pronounced rather abruptly
anu authoritatively, the words sit up straight,
intending to give his opinion as to the proper
parsing of the word straight" when the
younger ladies present, doubtless mindful OF
the admonitious of their grandmothers. sud
denly Strengthened themselves pm their chairs,
ut the word Of command, to the no small
burst into peals of laughter
There were present at different times during
the day besides teachers, acting Mayor Simpson,
ex- Mayor Latham, Aldermen French, Rev. Peter
kroes K. +. Roberts, esq, OF the District School
Board OF Falls Church Township, Fairfax CO.,
and Il number of other gentlemen, who appear
ed to be deeply interested in the proceedings.
This morning the Superintendent wrapped to
order at precisely, aud Mr.. W. +. Carne pro-
cceded further to explain aud illustrate the sys
TEN of phonetics, the introduction of which into
schools he advises He showed up, pretty forcl-
hly, sundry omissions OF sounds, Nc, IN McGut-
fey's Spcer, and handled, without gloves, those
who affect a pronunciation unusual in the edu
Gated circles about their places OF residence, on
the authority of photographers solely. In re-
ply to question from teacher who thought
teachers ought to educate pupils to the dlctlon-
AIRY standard he expressed the view that such
pronunciation of words as is usual among edu-
Gated people in the vicinity, should bt taught
the children whether it had the appreciation OF
Webster or W orceSter or not ln SIX years OF
reporting the Senate of the United States be-
tore the war; he had never heard any man,
Northern or Southern, say gfuhSp tor grasp;
yet such was the pronunciation gwen by Nc
Gutfcy. For man TO affect pccuIarites OF
proruuciation was to expose himself to the
charge of trying to show off his knowledge,
which a really learned man never did.
The conclusion of Mr.. Carnes 5 address to the
teachers about their responsibilities, aud the
trust cnnfded to them by parents was most
beautiful.
After the usual recess, Mr.. Hallowell rose
and delivered one of the most delightful ad-
dresses to which it has been ourgood fortune
ever to have listened. His subject was
''School Management, and though he ad-
vanced views which We do not consider en-
tirely practicable as u general thing, yet
no Que could doubt that III lbs hands all Difficult
ties would vanish lie would work, he said by
love alone, Furnishing, always, but for the good
of the offender. All his illustrations were
drawn from his own experience as a teacher,
and while the story of the yonng man who had
stolen his companions money, was yet re-
formed and made a gallant officer, by the CON
ccallnent of his offence from public knowledge,
aud the expression of that mau 5 gratitude drew
tears to the eye. that Of the Innocent but sus-
pccted boy, excited the sympathy of all.
while the accounts of the tanning OF the
stubborn student, aud the recovery OF
the lost key from the miSchievous ones, pro-
yokcd uncomfortable merrlment. AS an III
stance of how boys might be made to assist
teacher, he nstanced the removal OF the snow
from his pavements when people were Obliged
to do such things with their domestic resour.
ccs. He would rise early, get his shovel, aud
go to work hiuIsclf; presently boy would
propose to relieve him, and take the shovel,
only to find that his teacher proposed working
with another, which was in turn taken, TILL, at
last. dozen were at work and the snow was
Speedily removed.
MIR. HalowelI dwelt especially on the imror-
lance of producing habits of observation and
gave an excellent practical illustration with Two
eggs one cooked, the other raw: lie then
spoke Of our colleges, and OF the. dreadful re-
suits frequently arising from the instruction OF
the head alone, urging the connection of labor
with study in a very torcble manner. lie
concluded few minutes before twelve,
though all wished his address longer.
This afternoon at three clock Mr.. Hallowell
delivered another lecture, and tomorrow,
Flancis Miller, of Montgomery county, and II.
{. Spencer, Of Washington, will lecture 10 the
morning, and probably, other gentlemen IN the
afternoon
Many others besides teachers we're present
to-day, among them W. W. Thornton, esq,
the energetic Superintendent of Prince William
county.
JAS. T. CLARKE, whose examination upon
charge of abduction, took place in Fredericks-
handed to Prince William county for trial,
reached this city at four o'clock this morning
on the tram from Fredericksburg, in charge Of
Sergeant Edriugton and guard Of five men,
e. A. Gore. G. d. Cole, j. A. Tayloe, A. b.
Rowe, and R. W. Gravvott, all armed with re-
volvcrs, and was carried to the City Hotel,
where he remained until the train on the o.,
4. g. NJ r. r. left for Manassas. The guard
was brought at bis instance to protect him from
the summary vengeance which he supposed
might be Inflicted upon him by the relations OF
Miss FeweII, or other citizens OF Prince William
co luty. The news of his arrival spread rapid
", and, Notwithstanding the early hour, the re-
ception room, and all the rooms on the lower
tioor OF the hotel were speedily filled by persons
anxious to obtain look at him. People had
Just commenced going to market, and the sell
lcrs and buyers for a time forgot their more
immediate concerns to catch glimpse OF the
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