Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-01-14
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lease unto VI tnbt notorious muruoEoI
and seditionist, Barabbas r. Knowing
the Saviour was innocent, but fearing
the people, because thoy said ifyou re-
lease this man you arc not Cmsar's
friend, he yielded TO their demand
Knowing his duty, he was afraid to
perform II, and at last in order to
shield himself from this great crime,
he took water and washed bic hands
before all the people, again attcsting
tho innocence Of his victim, saying, II
am innocent of tho blood of this Just
man; see ye to IT," All, how greatly
was Plate mistaken in this ! Water
could not wash away the deep, dark
stains Of his guilt, although it may have
typifed tho cleansing efficacy of the
blood Of Him, whom be had Just deliv.
cred to death. Like Peter, he knew
the truth, but was afraid of tho people !;
but, unlike Peter, his repentance was
not sincere. Peter, when he saw his
mistake, went out and wept bitterly.
He gave evidence of his sincerity by a
life Of devotion to the truth, and final
ly suffered death in defence of that
truth. How many Peters are there
in our day, with all of his weakness,
but none of his bravery How many
Pilates arc there, who would unjustly
judge their fellow-men, and deliver
them to unjust punishment, but with
mono Of Pilates desire to get rid Of the
responsibility Of their acts
In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen,
permit mo, very briefly, to suggest
what I believe to be the proper rene.
dy for perverted public sentiment. 1t
is two-fold. First, proper moral and
religious home training. Let the pa
rents, at the first dawn of reason up
on the chid's mind, instill into that
mind correct ideas of true dignity and
high-toned character. Let it be taught
that knowledge is more to be desired
than silver and gold, and that good
name is better than great riches
Teach it that to be dishonest is to be
dishonored (; that profanity is vulgari-
ty; that drunkenness is disgraceful,
and that lying is great sin. Let it
be impressed with the idea that to do
any Of these things is to compromise
its good name. Teach it to be honest,
truthful, sincere, virtuous and above
all, let it be taught to place implicit
faith in the trutbfulness of the Bible,
and that it's first great duty is to its
divine Author. Second, let the teach
er be man or woman of high moral
and intellectual culture. Let them be
impressed with the thought that they
are not only placed over the child to
instruct the mind. but the heart ALSO
at least by good example. Let them
be persons who will aid the parent in
the development of the moral and in
tellectual character of tho child, and
not advance the ono, o,while they dwarf
the other. Let them hold up before
the pupil, continually, a high standard |
of truth, honesty and virtue, and one
generation will not pass away before
public opinion will be pure and health.
fnl. Skepticism will disappear like
the morning cloud aud the early dew,
beneath the purer and brighter rays
OF the sun of Truth. Dishonesty and |
intemperance will be frowned out Of
existence. Public and private virtue
will be sought after and priced. Merit
and true worth will be rewarded, and
we will raise this country ont of its
present low and deplorable condition
to one Of dignity and real honor. We
will crown it with glory that shall
never fade, and a name that shall
never perish.
RESOLUTIONS.
The following are the resolutions
adopted, as reported by the commit.
tee, o. B. Welch, W. V. Spencer and
J. W. Greene:
Resoiped, That we consider our county institute
an important auxiliary to educational progress and
an invaluable source of information to teachers
Resoiped, That as teachers we will co. operate In
putting into practice the principles advocated at
our county institute.
Resoired, That we consider II the duty Of the
teacher to pay strict attention In the school room
TO, cleanliness, ventilation and attitude Of pupils
Resolved, That we believe il to be the duty of
rsv;s ri. ,s.son. sor ~. nvals no. ony 70
1e'ie" ms iessons ior tne Following day but to i'm
pr, p,o'o n,msom ~ nesu'ar nours Of study, and to
go, H. ~. - - nss po"er " AWAKEN new IN
~ ,io - ;no ~ y. ,u9caon, ana 70 secure the
tendance Of pupils.
Re.olred. That there ,bouId mt h. a;v;s;
in the Eve months term. AZ we deen sueh S;,isoa
In direct opposition 10 Tic school law md n;urions
10 school work.
Resoiped, That we consider da;,v r.v,s-, .,I
vital Importance In school teaching.
Re,oiced. That VIC considsr n fbe ar,v ~
,...har 10 ~, ro.,h h;s -. AZ ..e uu'y VI every
regular attendance AZ school of ali nunils ~ sne
are In his district. P''Ps'
Rssoiped. That wa be,;evs v;.,. s.oru
have a berssciaI ;nsuenas 49,, .' l, a1on parents
that alI teachers ~ 20 ..s',. ana "o
~ " '''1'' '''A w.
Re,oired. That Wa csn.ider n .or.uv
tial for the teacher, in order to become successful
ns so.s 20 posssss suitable Of
Re.oised, That we consider fo ppof cooasr. man
rules for success" practical, and worthy the con-
'as,sei0n e,.oiosd o. Th., svsry .sssnsr ssas,;,
IF teachers outlining their subject q. I sdopssd 90
The county institute.
Resoired That the proper method Of teachino