Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-01
AN ORIGINAL VIEW OF IT.
Review.

Review.
There are SO many points brought
out in the "Original Vlew," that l
shall have time to notice but few at
time, and these without regard to
logical order.
"Have not these persons who
think they are competent to teach
some rights?"
They have rights. BY implica-
ton only does "Original" affirm they
do not enjoy their rights. Every
person who engages to do work for
another, independently, is morally
bound to understand that work, not
only in its generalities, but in all
the details also. The more impor-
tant and delicate the work, the great
er the responsibility, and the more
exacting, and rigid are we with those
who undertake to do such peculiar
work. Before one can practice law,
he must submit to an examination
1t is his duty to do SO; it is the peo-
pies right to demand that he do SO.
1t he practice his profession, impor-
tant matters will be entrusted to him.
Money, character, life may depend
upon his understanding certain prin-
ciples and his ability to apply and
enforce these principles in given
cases. "Persons who think they are
competent for the legal profession
have rights, and among these rights,
is the right to evidence, by strict ex-
animation, that they understand the
science and art of this profession.
The candidate for the ministry
must 60 through his course of study,
and, then, before he can be ordained,
it is among his rights to pass an cx-
animation. Can he explain, ,expound,
illustrate, enforce, persuade? By an
examination, the church committee
endeavors to ascertain this. The
church is not willing to accept the
deduction, that the "call" necessarily
endows the individual morally and
mentally. The individual may mis-
take some onward suggestion for
the "call." On that broad principle
that no man is to be his own judge,
the candidate must pass his examin-
alton. Are any rights, thus, taken
from an honest candidate? More
yet: The candidate for this calling
must preach trial sermons before old
masters, who, each. with pencil in
hand, note all his mistakes, as to
matter, method, &c, and plainly tell
him his failings, in order that he
may, by diligent application, i'm
prove himself. Is the candate in
humanity treated? BY breaking
away from this searching examina-
ton, would the ministry become
more effective? From money
point of view alone, to say nothing
Of pupils time, mental habits and
energies, would we not gain i'm
mensely, were every person before
he undertakes to conduct and teach
a school independently, required to
conduct and teach a model school
under the guidance of one who
thoroughly understands the work?
Again: In many states, ''persons
who think themselves competent" TO
practice medicine, must first pass an
examination, this is among their
rights. 1t is the right of the peo-
pie to demand this, and for obvious
reasons. Were this required in every
State, we should hear less of the
"heart's getting out ofits case" ,""bile
flowing into the stomach" "the mid
riff being ruptured,' ''fstula per
annum," &c, from many who now
practice medicine. Under such an
order as this, no doubt, Hygeia
would take the spatula from the
hands of many who WELD it, and
Pandora would be compelled to re-
call and box many of her gifts to
mankind; thus, in this one direction,
would the cool judgment of man out
wit Vulcan and Jupiter, and the peo-
pie be greatly benefited.
"Persons who think themselves
competent" to act as agents for large
shows have rights. Among these is
the right to be examined. The ap-
plicant must answer many questions,
and prove by his answers that he un-
derstands the business, if he would
obtain the situation for which he ap-
plies. Have you ever acted in this
capacity? Take the map and lay
out route for the season. How far
apart will you place our stations?-
In how small town would you vent
ure to make a stand? BY what are
you governed in your selection OF
places for rs to stay over Sunday?-
How many days will you travel In
advance? How many bills will you
need to bill town of one thousand
inhabitants? Of three thousand?-
of four thousand? OF ten thousand?
How many bills of the different kinds
would you need for each place?-
How many bill-posters would you
needq How will you distribute bills
throughout the country? Mention
the conditions that you would con-
slider as favorable for making
stand. Mention those that are un-
favorable, &c, &c. Is this applicant
harshly treated? Hundreds of dol
lars depend upon the arrangements
for every day, hence, you say, the
agent must understand his work.
Well, let him learn by experience,by
his work as he goes along. This,
you say, will not do; the proprietor
would lose by such an agent every
day, wages of several accomplish
ed agents.
In any work in which the results
follow Immediately, we are careful to
see that the workman understands
the business and that he does the
work in the right way. Wherefore
should we be careless in this respect,
when results are sure to follow, re-
mote though they may be? In all
departments of life this principle of
examination is acknowledged and in
sisted upon. The more important
the work the more important are the
results; and the more remote the re-
suits are, the more strict and thor
ough should be the examination of
him who proposes to do the work.