The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-08-31
TIE TEACHERS TRUE POWER.

THE TEACHERS TRUE POWER.
"PCwer, is he favorlte attribute ofgod>.
Who look with smiles on men W ho aspire
To copy them" MARTIN.
That the true Teacher has gifts, and
influences which control. and guide
receptive minds, thar they WELD migty
powtr In directing thoughts, and ideas,
and lmparting principles which greatly
influence the minds, and souls Of our
children, that we should carefully select,
care Tor. and protect the true Teachers
Of our land, are elf evident, mighty
truths to all reasoning minds.
TIE American People show their
wIso nj n0lO in carefully guarding the r
Common Schools, and protecting "these
sacred rights Of our free government"
GIVE me the Teachers Of the young and
I fear not your Rulers lfw bless our
children with the true parentege OF health b,
virtue and happiness; with intelligent
levIng mothers, and good teachers to
inss uct them, we will quickly, and
effectnally remove half the evils of society,
and permanently bless mankind
Considering then the m 'ghty influence
the eacher has, and the power for good
or III be mast exert, it is we'll to under
stand how to possess these important
qua ties Mr.. Editor, it Is our purpose
nov TO point out s. me OF the Important
principles which give To the Teacher his
True Poorer.
" know too much of s udy, science,
dul dry methods: regular plans" by
which our text books, and colleges seek
to make all Teachers alike 'perfect
spec MEMS" We weary in all branches
of progression from 'set rules" and feel
disgusted with the mere ideas of form
ing all minus, and souls alike. We
truly long for some new, holder stand
ard 10 call forth the striking charac err
istics and positive forces OF each nature.
We can shape and fashion dull material
things, but each individual is a distinct
being, each mind possesses its own
bes aty and deformities, and each soul Is
from God with G IDS given powers, to
Iece We, give and grow continually. The
true Teacher should have the power to
nul IRE, call forth and to direct these
Vas5 Influences, and thus Bless the
word.
Let us then point ont S, me of these
great qualities, which impArt to the
Teacher this mighty power over mirds.
In doing tins we presuppose years, ex-
perlei Ce, intelligence, patience, prompt
ness, kindness and order. and would now
only consider these subtle influences
which, with proper culture and refine
ment AID the T. acher TO eceive and i'm
part, the real treasures Of knowledge"
FIRST: Each person who seeks to in
struct and govern God s children, should
possess an Unborn dignity, refinement,
selI-respect anG love of his high calling,
ana show these feelings IN conscious
superiority, of manner and action, ex-
pressed in thought, and feeling. This
dignity is not proud, selfish, domineer-
ing, Wanting or arrogant, but qNlet,
sci tpo> sed, and calm. This influence is
Tecepti0e, inspires confidence. quickly
GDlpGTtS lessons, and governs minds.
Second: You must Eosess a cheerful
happy nature, expressed in looks and
feelings, and prevailing all life's duties
Sm'les are cheap luxuriee, "kind words
Ctruly) never die, and we cannot estimate
the righteous influence of one truly hope
ful, happy nature. Children feel this
like the sunbeam, encouraging, cheering
Ivy bS OASHA Oh ~ WOIA Vi truth nDQ
nobieness, and lessons of beauty. Teach
ere please note this important fact. This
nature can be acquired, ano seems more
perfect and beautiful when thus possess
ed. The happiest wits; the most noted
comic testers, those who have sooken
ind written beautiful words" full of
happiness, have often lived in poverty
anc tempted with great sorrows Teach
ers, if you would give and bless your
pupils, you must strive to possess this
Christian spirit of cheerfulness. As
wei might you expec: flowers to bloom,
or weet melodies to delight mid storms
and darkness, as TO i'm part lessons OF
beauty with hateful influence in your own
souls.
Third: Let true love of your high
calling be fully engrafted in your hearts,
and acted out in your daily intercourse.
81 am Roman Senator" was the proud
defiance with which one of Rome noble
sons, hurled back cruel insult, and in
this spirit our teachers must make all
fee' love.of their noble profession, and
honor them for this love.
1t seems to me no created thing ey. r
did, or ever can fully resist this all pow .
erfui influence of love seeking to bless.
expressed and acted forth with the hearts