River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-06
educational
". =. BAKER. A. H., Editor.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
The 0Hse Of Normal Schools.
Read by A. o. sather before the Teach
ers' Association al Ellsworth.
NNmreR, A taHn

Read by A. o. satler before the Teach
ers' Association al Ellsworth.
March 4, 1870.
Published by request
1t is one thing to know, another
thing to teach. Teaching is science
in itself. A scholar may have gradu.
ated from any Of the chartered and
most endowed institutions in the
country, with the highest honor, and
yet, not know the alphabet of teach.
ing. have seen it stated that out of
the thousands who graduate from col.
leges, universities, high schools, etc,
comparatively few OF them become
school teachers. -
Military academies have been estab-
lished toeducate men in military sci.
ence, and prepare them, to skillfully or.
ganize armies, build forts, fight battles,
etc. No one would think of putting
an mskilled man in military science
and tactics at the head Of az army,
and expect him to perform great ex.
ploits.
Education is an element that under.
lies all success, both military and civ.
il, and constitutes the great motive
power that moves the world Where
education and civilization have the
power. where the masses Of the PEG.
pie are educated wars and bloodshed
will become almost unknown. Where
the pen has become the governing ele-
ment, the sword must return to the
scabbard. Education is, therefore,
the only medium, through which
peace and prosperity can be brought
into country. 1t is the only element
that will elevate and ennoble its PEG.
pie. Education will seek a commu.
nifty of interest; it will build up cities,
lay railroads, span rivers with bridges,
build colleges, Universities, and sem.
4lidlltS llChCt tuuCdtlOi AuiUlhltS
everything that is true, noble, and OF
good report.
History furnishes examples sufficient
to substantiate the fact, that only an
intelligent people can become a truly
great people. And, that education is
the only safeguard against crime, is a
fact, that at this late day, needs no
demonstration. It becomes necessary,
then, that the e6lssetioa Of the mass.
es Of the people be Of the first and
highest excellence.
Those who are to do this great and
important work are called teachers.
They have to lead the army Of light
against the host of ignorance Is it
more safe, then, to place an unskilled
hand at the head of the ranks of civ
ilization than at the head Of an army!
Has not the teacher. as well as the
general, t. organize, classify, govern
and discipline! And more, he has in
addition to this, reeitations to conduct,
subjects to develop and make clear.
And, instead of grown men who have
their habits formed, character and
reputation established, he has chill
dren and youths, whose minds are ten
der and flexible, and whose very being
lis even intimately connected with his.
A hasty word or aot, or a deviation
from the true path of duty, an inn
proper, or careless expression, or I'M
faithfulness in any degree on the part
of the teacher may be instrumental of
neyer-ending unhappiness, to the pu-
pill.
GAS pebble in the streamlets course
Has turned the course Of many a river
dew-drop on an infant plant
Has warped the giant oak forever"
Hence, to the teacher is committed
the tender and impossible mind Of
childhood. 1t is histo mould and in
struct to ill with true and useful
knowledge; to illumine with the light
of science; to purify and ennobIe with
the full rays Of moral truth; to forti.
fy against the errors and evils which
will assail it; to fashion and discipline
for wise, virtuous, and useful action,
80 that he may be made to ''honor and
glorify" his Creator. To take the
child Of to-day, In all his ignorance,
weakness, and dependence, exposed Ia
evil influence and temptations on
every hand, and lead him on through
the dangerous and devious paths OF
childhood and youth, and finally place
him upon the battle Geld Of life r true
| hearted and intelligent being, richly
furnished with those traits and quail
ties which will nerve and strengthen
/ him ITO act well his part IN life, Ito
DO an this is the high privilege and
duty Of the teacher aud is it not a no
BILE and godlike workl
no BIZ CosuEUED.)
Book TABLE.-The School Bulletin
and Northwestern Journal Of Educa
ton, for February contains four piec
60 Of music, one Of which, Mother
Tabbyskins, Is decidedly humorous
They are all good. II is brim full Of
state news II has a page Of science
/ gossip, and two pages Of questions
used by the Regents OF the state u N
Y. and many other interesting articles
II H. rising ia our estimation. SLOt
per year and less 70 clubs. $. X
WInchell, Publisher, Milwaukee.