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ESTIMATES.

to,ovVVV
Pending the making of the foregoing
estimates, the following resolution was
adopted:
Resoired, That the teachers salaries
for the ensuing year be reduced fifteen
per cent. Ayes-Dans, Morse, Stout,
Starbird and Wall. Nays-None.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Novel ;" NJ NJ c. supported by
Mr.. Stout, that the Executive Committee
IN conjunction with the superintendent,
ascertain what repairs or improvements
are needed around the Central school
building, and report progress TO this
Board at It's next meeting, and also TO
make such immediate repairs as are
necessary. Aycs-Danc, Morse, Stout,
Starbird and Wall. Nays-Nonc.-
Carried.
BY Mr.. Starbird, supported by Mr..
Wall, that the bonds OF the Treasurer
of this Board for the ensuing year be
fixed at the sum OF fifteen thousand dol.
lars. Carried.
BY NJ Morse and Dane, that the Su-
perintendent transfer sufficient Wood for
present use from Third ward school to
Central school building, and also that
he employ team to haul trees for plant
ing TO school grounds. Ayes-Dane,
Morse, Stout, Starbird and Wall. Car
ricd.
On motion OF Mr.. Dane the Board
adjourned,
Secretary
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War Department.

signaI s-rsicc, =. s. Army.
Division Of kilograms and Reports for the benefit
Of Commerce and agriculture Weather Report
Maximum and Minimum, Temperature for each
day during The week ending May 18th 1876:
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The amount of school tax to be
raised by the city this year is
$4,000, against $4,000 last year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-05-17

Men and boys are having con-
siderable sport catching suckers in
the river near the dam.
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Oh how We would like to tell
our readers that "this is fine wealth
err" But we can't.
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The Board Of Education.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education was held in the
Secretaty's Office, Wednesday evening,
May 10Th, 1876.
PnrskSr.-Geo. l.. Maitz, President
A. K. Mcdonald, Secretary, and Members
Paul Dane, II. r. Morse, Ira Stout, Ben.
jamin +. Starbird, and John c. Wall.
Journal OF session held April 18th,
1876, read and approted.
BILLS PRESENTED.
J. H. Fletcher & Co., sundry hardware, tis.Ss.
On motion of NJ s arbird, supported
by Mr.. Stout, the foregoing bill was al.
lowed and warrant ordered drawn for
the payment of the same by the follow
ing vote: Ayes-Dane NJ rSe, Stout,
Starbird and Wall. Nays-None.
ESTIMATES.
On motion ~ NJ Starbird, supported
by Mr.. Dane, the following estimates OF
money necessary to be raised 6y tax on
the property OF the district, to dcfray
the expenses of the schools for the com.
ing year, was agreed upon, and the Sec
rotary Instructed TO file said estimate
With the Common Council Of this city.
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Nearly all of the mills in this
city are now in operation.
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Marine.

Mr.. Selick furnishes us with the
following list Of vessels rs having
arrived and departed during the
past week
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Last Wednesday was the open
ing day of the Centennial Exhibit
ton at Philadelphia.
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Circuit Court commences on
Tuesday next, May 23rd.
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Pencil Points

FARTHER wet weather this for
gardening.
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Pineapples are among the fruits
Of the season.
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p. McDade is building an add
ton to the Union House.
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NEW MACHINE SHOP
Order of Good
Dissolution.

Notice lis hereby given that the cop"iInershipof
lincoln 4 McDonnid, fishermen, at Nmrisville,
Mich, il this day dissolved by mutual consent.
FRED. LINCOLN,
j. u MCDONALD.
Ain.r, NAV n 1876 24yw4s
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We expect, every day, to hear
that the McKean-Campbell troupe
is travelling klpenaward.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Sergeant, Signal Service. U. 5. A.
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The severe storm detained the
mail hoat some time at this port on
Monday and Tuesday.
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Bolton & McRae are now pay
ing out specie in change.
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ARRIVALS.

May 1o.-Schrs. Dolphin, Wa
tertown and Moses Gage.
12.-Barge II. Howard; schrs.
Mont Blame, Seaman and Whitney
bark Lotus.
15.-Prop. Wenona.
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THE NEW YORK
Military Agency

procurcs Pensions for officers and soldiers wound.
cd, injured OF ruptured, however Slightly obs
tains increase of old rates collects arrears Of
pay and bounty. etc. No charges unler. success
full Letters promptly answered by addressing
q, H. SCHOL1s Attorney at Law, 81 Chamber
GOVT
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A disagreable rain storm Sunday
night, Monday and. Tuesday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-05-17

The Dunlap left a little before
noon yesterday.
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DEPART

May 9.-Schr. Jenny Mathues,
lumber, for Chicago.
1O.-Prop. Wenona, lumber, for
Cleveland /; schrs. Malvino, lumber,
for Fair Haven, Light Guard, lum-
Der, and WATERFOWL, cedar posts,
for Chicago, Dolphin, cedar posts,
for Detroit, and Gage, lumber, for
Toledo.
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Green vegetables are displayed
by our merchants.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-05-17

According to the predictions OF
our weather man, the storm ought
to cease tonight.
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C. Alpern has on exhibition a
patent oil stove, for cooking pur-
poses.
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Donald McRae has returned from
his trip to Chicago.
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Geo. M, Sacage et Co.'S, Column
p.v.ons answering any Of these advertisements,
will plsase state where they saw the same.
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Geo. N. Fletcher arrived in town
on Sunday.
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The storm flag was tossed on the
stormy breeze on Monday and yes
terday.
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FARTHER wet weather this for
gardening.
Geo. N. Fletcher arrived in town
on Sunday.
Pineapples are among the fruits
of the season.
The Dunlap left little before
noon yesterday.
Green vegetables are displayed
by our merchants.
Bolton & McRae are now pay
ing out specie in change.
P. McDade is building an addi-
ton to the Union House.
Nearly all of the mills in this
city are now in operation.
A disagreable rain storm Sunday
night, Monday and. Tuesday.
C. Alpern has on exhibition a
patent oil stove, for cooking pur-
poses.
The storm flag was tossed on the
stormy breeze on Monday and yes
terday.
Two centennial elm trees now
stand in front Of the store Of +. S.
Goodrich.
According to the predictions OF
our weather man, the storm ought
to cease tonight.
Donald McRae has returned from
his trip to Chicago.
Circuit Court commences on
Tuesday next, May 23rd.
Oh how We would like to tell
our readers that "this is fine wealth
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Two centennial elm trees now
stand in front Of the store Of +. S.
Goodrich.
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Is Cent Column.

Advertisements of five lines or less inserted in
this column at 25c per week. and &c for each addi-
tionsl line. II continued for three months OF
longer, rs per cent dicount from these figures.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-04-13
THINGS TO BE UNDERSTOOD.

Things political with the Republican
party of this District now seem to be
in perfect confusion, and in the midst
OF this confusion candidates are loom.
Ing up on every haad, and are pressing
their claims while the personal friends
of each are active in behalf of their
favorite. We hsse a Congressman and
Circuit Judge to elect, and both these
offices should be filed by Republicans
because we have a clear majority, not
large it is true. but it is sufficient in
both the Judicial and Congressional
Districts, and if we are beaten as a
party it is our fault. 1t is not our de-
sire to be the cham pion of any one of
the various candidates. We desire
to hold ourselves in a position to sup>
port the nominee of the party for both
Offices as we have always done hereto.
fore. We think all this extra
effort on part Of the aspirants
and their personal friends is out
OF place and work worse than thrown
away. Because it may now be
understood that the people have rights
involved, and they intend TO assert
those rights. If they cannot be per-
mitted to do this in the primary meet
ings and nominating convention, mark
our word, they will do it at the ballot
box. In the selection of our candi.
dates there are many things to be con-
sidered. There must be no discord in
the party. This will end in certain de-,
feat. and TO prevent this the candidates
chosen must be men acceptable to the
people. This is the only road to sue
cess, and the only way to attain this Is
to let the people be heard in the mat
ter of choosing the candidates. Let
the Office seek the man not the man the
office. is the true policy and the only
sure way to success, because if the
people demand the service of any citi>
zen, they will be bound on every con-
sideration to give him an earnest and
enthusiastic support and this, in our
case, guarantees success.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-04-13
T.. A.. D.
(To BE CONTINUED.


Mr.. Editor:-I wish to write you a
few lines Tor publication in regard to
good common schools. The demand for
good schools is imperative =; it must be
supplied. There is just ono way to meet
this demand, aud that is to have a corps
OF able teachers in the field, who are Ca
pable to teach, and who are willing to
defend the cause.
Teachers should elevate the profession,
and do all in their power to enlighten the
people. The people need light amid tle
darkness that surrounds them.
We have too many drones 10 the
school room, We want earnest and per>
sisteht workers. A man who will teach,
and then abuse the cause common
schools is no friend to civil aud religious
liberty. In fact no mau should be
allowed to teach, unless he aims at honor>
ing the profession.
A good teacher can accomplish much.
de can arouse the people on the school
question, he can show them the great
necessity of we'll organized schools lie
can establish a good school almost in any
district. The teacher Must defend the
cause of education. He should visit the
patrons, encourage his pupils, and aim at
the highest efficiency. A teacher has an
lnfiuence-some teachers have powerful
influences. They can control a neighbor>
hood, or a vicinity at will. Such men
are instrumental in saving many souls.
They lead the young step by step from
the paths of vice and immortality, to the
strait and narrow road that lends to joys
at Gods right hand.
Common schools are the hope Of our
country-and about the only hope. Let
teachers stand up FOE their rights, mains
tain, and defend a system of public
schools. Let them turn a deaf ear to the
voice of every politician who may at,
tempt to ovel,hrow,o 81 speak disrespectful.
ly of the school cause.
As a teacher, ~ill never vote for a
man who is opposed to universal educa.
eaton.
Il. n. WRIGHT.
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"THOU II w

We have been no little apGded at the
interest which the JopsnaI seems to be
taking in the c.iored C Does this
peculiar p.Alety arise from pure Demo.
cra.;O sympathy for the colored reople,or
is it simply a weak effort to d~isafect them
toward the Republican party? If the
Journal men were to speak candidly
they would avow tie later as their object.
Sensible colored men know this. The
Democratic party in the South fought four
lsng bloody years to keep the colored
men in slavery. Since their liberation
that party has stubbornly opposed every
measure looking in any way to the ole.
walton Of the black man. Not a right has
been granted him not a privilege confer
ed but has been done 10 the face of the
most bitter and relentless opposition,
from democracy. The Ku Klux organi-
cation. that for savage barbarity and mer-
ciless cruelty has no parallel in the hiss
tory of civilization, was a child of De-
mocracy. Thousands of innocent colored
men were dragged from their humble
homes at midnight and cruelty murdered
We do MT remember of one of tbo;r
ohivalrous knights who have been
punished by a Democratic Court.
The object Of this organization was to
deter the colored man from voting the
Republican ticket. There is not a Demo-
crat in the South that does not know
this. The editors of the Journal know
this and still they have the audacity to
try to make the colored men Of this
county believe that the Republican party
is net their friend, add that they should
unite with the Democracy. We are in.
clined to believe that intelligent colored
men will be slow to turn to Democracy
for sympathy. They may be poor and
some Of them still illiterate but they
know who have been their friends. They
know from what party they have gotten
every frecmaa's right that they enjoy.
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THE ORAL AND THE TEXT.
BOOK METHOD In TEACH
INC

THE merits and defects of these two
systems of teaching received considerable
attention at some of the Teachers Insti-
tutes in this State last summer. Perhaps
some inexperienced and jealous teachers
and hobby.riders are in danger of misap-
plying and abusing the oral method /; ex>
c%ellent, indeed, for the purposes to which
it should be applied, aud within proper
limits, but when it is relied on wholly, or
mainly for the instruction of even very
young yupils, very great abuses will al
most invariably creep in. The child that
has been instructed by the oral method
chiefly for two or three years, doing little
more ~perchance than to remember and
recite what has been told him. what has
been poured into his memory, will seldom
make a student. The two methods
should be practlced simultaneously from
the first instruction of the child. Oral
teaching should precede the textbook
lesson, to excite the self activity of the
pupil and prepare him, by right views,
of the nature and bearings of the subject,
for his own investigation of it in the text,
book. And if the instructors require the
pupil to understand clearly what his texts
book teaches, and to use his own language
in writing, explaining and illustrating it,
the textbook is the most powerful, means
for getting the pupil to work instead of
working for him. for teaching him how
to study for himself and to overcome
difficulties by himself; in short, for Sc.
curing industry. precision, accuracy and
self help on the part of the pupil, the
very bone and sinew and source Of
scholarship and intellectual growth. But
oral instruction alone or mainly in early
life, will most likely produce indolent
and superficial students in after life."
NJ. C. B.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-04-13
CIRCUIT COURT.
Hen. yohn A. Mckinney Presiding

Circuit Court convened in this place
last Monday. A large attendance of the
people and Attorneys from this and sur
rounding counties were in attendance
Hon. John A. Mckinney, who Cover
nor Porter on the 3lst of March, appoin-
ted to ell the vacancy occasioned by the
death of Judge Gillenwaters, was present
and presiding.
We are pleased to know that the ap-
pointment gives general satisfaction with
the masses 10 far as we have heard an
expression, and while he differs with us
politically, 1t is satisfaction to know
that the place Of Judge Gillsnwaters is
filled by . high toned and honorable gen.
tleman. 1t is true that the appointment
Of Judge Mckinney does not give salts.
faction with some Of the Attorneys Of the
Circuit. and q portion Of the citizens who
are indignant ut Governor Porter for
making the appointment so soon after the
death Of the late Judge. But the Judge
cannot be blamed for the Governors haste.
His charge to che Grand Jury was clear,
lucid and terse. II evinced profound
learning, and tie courteous manner IN
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-04-13
POWERS.
BY PROF. N. A. LUCE.

BY PROF. N. A. LUCE.
CLAssIFCATIoN-An understanding
of the nature of the material upon which
labor is to DO bestowed, is a primary cons
dition to successful work. This princi>
pie is generally recognized in all callings
and professions except that of the teacher.
And yet the teacher, whose work is to
form mind aud character-a work than
which there is none higher-needs, more
than any other worker, to know the
nature and capabilities Of that upon which
he works, the mental nature of his pupil.
A practical knowledge of the mental
powers, their order of development, the
laws governing their healthy growth, and
of the means for their proper cultivation,
lies at the foundation of all correct
teaching. knowledge of this kind should
be as much required Of the teacher, as a
knowledge of the subjects which he is to
teach. So far as the purposes of teaching
are concerned. the mind may be con-
sidered as made up of three groups Of
faculties or powers, which, 10 their order
Of development, stand as follows:
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-04-13
We have needed lust such an educa.

We have needed just such an educa-
ticnal interest in our State, for the last
forty years, as has been aroused in the
last few years, and especially, as has ex.
listed in Our county silce the organization
of u present educational movements.
But, Ties: large salaries paid out to State
and County superintendent, look so
terrible in the sight of some that they
cry out retrenchment, r~etrenchment !!
That is what | am for, and it should be
the object Of every one to apply means in
the best way possibly and as we are
reaching after a higher state Of culture
for cui children, 1t is needful to have
improved methods Of teaching them the
sciences and of string up their minds to
proper efforts of study. This has not
been accomplished in our midst in past
years, and only fingered in suspense
until now This working has commenced
in the State, and is making rapid pro-.
gress in most of the counties, and especially
in our ~ county may we see education
moving in rapidly ana vigorously what a
contrast between the present order of
things. and that of TSP under the for>
mer system, without a County Superin
tendent
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-04-13
STATE SCHOOL FUND.

Hon. Jas. l. Gaines, Comptroller
apportioned to the COUNTIES, April LIST
1876, semi>aunual interest on the school
fund. Warrants will not be issued for
this fund before the LIST of July at which
time the interest natures He informs
US that the warrants will be cashed at that
time.
The scholastic population of the State
is 426,S32, the amount ap~portioned to the
several counties of the State, $7O,30l ,4G
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-04-13
STATE AND COUNTY SUPER
VISION.

Mr.. Editor Much has been said
relative to our present system Of educa>
tion, by our people, some opposing and
others unfolding it. You will pardon
me for asking space in your columns,
to vindicatc the school law, and to urge
the necessity Of its officials: 1 mean by
officials the State and County Superin.
t%endents, these make the great hobby for
some Of our people about which they
complain and grumble. They say the
State and Couaty Superintendent ought
to be dispensed with, for they are of no
benefit to our common school system, and
only rob our children of a large sun of
money that ought to be appropriated dix
rectly to the children. l would agree
with them in this, if I could see it in the
same light they do, and would say, at
once, stop Supervision ; but | would have
to say stop the entire system of education
believing, as | do, that no system or law
for educational purposes, can be success
full without such officials. Already has
experience taught us, that a school law
without any one to regulate its operations
ard inspire the teachers with zeal, proves
a great failure. l refer you to the work.
ings of our former systems.
The first school law enacted in this
State after the war, took effect March 5,
1867, which gave US both the State and
county Supervision, and, which promised
fair for a happy result in educational later
ests, had it not been for political preju
dice, it would have fully accomplished
its object, but it was repealed, and the
county system of 70-71 in its stead.
This law had a nominal State S~uperinteu
dent in the Office Of the State Treasurer,
which was only nominal. 1t gave us no
county Superintendent, and the result
was, after a fair trial, that educational
interest in our State rapidly declined.
The people demanded a better school
law, and honor to our legislators. they
gave us the present system with which,
We ought to be satisfied 1t is true some
amendments are needed, but let us have
the great moving power tState and county
Supervisory continued
1t does seem to me that those who are
disposed to complain at the present
system u education. have not studied
over the matter properly, but are con.
trolled in actions by sinister motive. |
fear.
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which he transacts the business Of the
Court will soon win for him golden
opinions from the bar and people. From
what we have been able to learn, he will
no doubt be the Democratic candidate
for Judge at the August election and it
behoovcs the Republican party to harmon
ize If we expect to secure success.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-04-13

The school orders now in the hands Of
teachers will be paid by the county when
properly audited and approved by the
County Superintendent.
The school officers must look after this
matter. These old claims have been in
our way a long time. TIE County Court
did a wise thing in paying them.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-04-13
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
Tn CuAYCERY AT ~JoNEsBoRo,
/ Washington County, T'0''
A. Miller & Bros
n Good and Sons, ct. OIL

d. Good and Sons, ct. al l.. Il.
In this Cause it appearing rom ' I'",,
legations in Complainants Blu 'h'' - h.
NJ. Good and VIM. NJ. Good Two p..ii.
defendants, iu this cause are pO IT,, a,
den. of the State Of Tennessee, w. ..,,i,
residents OF the City Of Ma''h, v".,,;Ou
1t is therefore ordered that PO'DryL,
be made in the HERALD AMI a.u 4
a newspaper published in Inc .~.o,,s.ivs
Jonesboro', Tenn, for i0nr S nCu.
weeks, notify ing them the 's,' Chan.
residents to appear before our s''i Ns,d,y
cery Court on or before the i'n, 70
Of Nav next and MAKE their dei' ." IN
said bin or the same will be "s ..,;as
confessed a. to them and set ioI ,s7e.
,rpayte. This 22d, day Of h'I'n
B. F. swisolr, an
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