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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-02-14
fmfAMAND IT'S CONSEQUENCES

i When | was II years of age [ was in
ItM ll9't by Mrs. Hall, my godmother, to
PV her visit before going to board
aesschool, where,I was to remain for a
ieE years. My mother had died when
iTss very young, and my father thought
4petters to be at a nice school, where l
would be among girls of my own age,
s laan in house with only his sister and
himself Mrs: Hall was very fond of
M;s she had no, children of her own,
~ had nay father consented, she and
- Nall would have taken me to live
@ them, entirely,
! Was lovely, day in June when l
,aved at my gOdmother's, and she was
seghted tossee me. The house was
~ SseintifnHy Situated on high ground, sur
Mn1ded by grand old trees, and on one
senxas asflower-garden.
.Vneimerning godmother said to me:
Nome up stairs with me, Lillian, and /
W show toal Some Indian jewels that
snnele lett me, lately.' She opened
esdrawer oftsau inlaid sanda[wood
esgnet s,l and fo9k. out a small case, in
knch were a pair of earrings, brooch
ana necklet of most beautiful diamonds.
MMktu bad hever seen any thing so
ssaatifnl before. tMy dear Lilian,"
Masshe, 81 intend to give you these on
IN sixteenth birthday. see, however,
sgs y N Is Is stone loose in one of the ear
sns .aE 81 sch I viii take it into town to-day
aaS SanS6ft rssAired =, She folded it up
ssrefall and pnt it in her purse; the
'tlth, ,s1e other diamonds she put in
Ts ses,o'ff ,ofs,hF =. "a ah&ers Of her dressing
ffsIf[ ii .}Ef.sf
saAltarl llnnehssMr. and Mrs. Hall took
y IMth them to the town, which was
~cus four 1niles distant. The earring
sAsmd mdhe jeweler'sland as weawere
&EHsnd the day at a friends house we
hanged TO can for it on our way back.
u, s,'soawilbaay ,suhat has all this to do
Nd nd Ss'' sSss; ks{R eEsaRR Well wait @ 9 little
We spent pleasant day, called for
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-02-14
SLEEP.

! Sole giyeth His beloved sleep. .'-Psa. cnrui.2.
Hesees when their footsteps falter, when
their heart grows weak and faint,
He marks when their strength is failing, and
listens to each complaint;
BE bids them rest for season, for the path
| way has grown too steep;
andfoded in fair green pastures,
He giveth His loved ones sleep.
Like weary and worn out children, that sigh
for the daylights close,
@knows that they oft are longing for home
~ and its sweet repose;
70 He calls them in from their labors ere the
shadows around them creep,
hdsilentfy watching DER them,
~" He, ,giveth His loved ones sleep.
RHwetffit, oh, so gently! as a mother will
N habe that she softly pillows SO tenderly
Il toN beg bHeast;., afl .s...',.4.sa| .1l
FGgpptten are now the trials and SORROWS that
made them weep,
lr with many soothing promise
- -. He giveth His loved ones sleep.
Iegveth- II! friends the dearest can never
! asfhisbdon bestow; Atf
ButsHe stouehes fthe dropping eyelids, and
k,ss placid the features grow;
Mirr Toes may. gather around them, and
- Storms may round them sweep, -., =.
Mkguardlng them safe from danger,
= He giveth His loved ones sleep.
Mldread of the distant future, all fears that
n lopprest to day, r'r
4f mistss that clear in the sunlight, have
noiselessly passed away;
NJ Gail npI elamor can rouse them from
"a siumperSs so pure and deep,
fNonly His voice can reach them
Who giveth His loved ones sleep.
weep not that their tolls are over, weep not
that thEssace is run;
tod grant wefflav rest as calmly when our
n. NJ work, like theirs, is done!
fathe1$Y4 EQaldsyield with gladness our
treasures TO Him to Keep
AspEe5oieein theisweet assurance,
lie :giveth His loved ones sleep.
Golden Hours.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-02-14
gFg LITTLE PAIRS OF BOOTS.

rvo little pairs of boots. to-night,
Before the fireaare drying;
Fro little pairs of tired feet
. Ina truifdie bed are lying.
.ese tracks, they left upon the floor,
Make me feel nauch IKE signing.
Those little boots with copper toesi
.They run the liyelong day;
Ind 6ftentimes almost wish
That they were miles away;
satired am to hear so oft
Their heavy tramp at play.
Tfay walk about the new-plowed ground
Where mud in plenty lies;
MIS- rolled up in marbles round, t,.
land baked in little pies;
atnight upon the nursery floor
In every shape it dries!
Fe:day Twas disposed to scold;
,.But,when look, to- night,
III those little boots by the fire,
With copper toes so bright,
think how sad my heart would be,
4 ri hut them out of sight.
mr.. in a trunk up stairs I've laid
Two socks of white and blue;
uealled to put those boots away,
0Gedt what should / do?
Imorrn that there are not, to- night,
Three pairs instead of two.
Imourn because thought how nice
NV neighbor 'cross the way
Gould keep her carpets all the years
2 From getting worn or gray;
fet weH1 know she'd smile to own
slSonie little boots to day!
,Is,aaa ,EIss,naaoathefs ,s-sget, and worn,
!, Over our LOAD -care; .e
Bat How we srf 4 to those little ones
!. Let each of,4 Seware, on s:gst
for what wonfa our firesides be, to might,
III no little boots were there?
ssgTGSTHs ~ " = Mrs. Susan Teal Perry.
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Belle Temple, aged II, Of Colurh-
bus, o., was carrying a pan OF wood
ashes, which contained some live Goals,
out of the house, when dhey aapEoni was
blown on to the Goals and took fire.
Her entire body was almost Instantly
wrapped in flames, and she was fatally
burned before assistance reached her.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-08
THU NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY s. 1873

prosecutions, and In all proceedings Ii, the tlH-
ture Of criminal proceedings,
Was taken lip on second reading under
the favorable report Of the Committee ON the
Judiciary, and WIS ordered engrossed for It's
third reading
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved TINT tnle 10 be- stls-
pended for the remainder Of the day.
BY d rising vote Of 81 yeas TO a5 nays Che
motion was lost.
House bill No liz
'An act authorizing and empowering tho
aovernaa TO appoint police jurors In The parish
Of Bossisr."
WINS taken tip on second reading undsr the
favorable report Of the Committee ON Paro-
ehial Affairs. and was ordered TO be eng1bssed
for third reading.
House bill M. ttB,
IAN act to provide for the recovery of dam
ages fn certain cases, and prescribe who may
sue for tho saue,
WINS taken 1ip on second rtshding. under Tho
uufaeornble report Of the COMMITTEES on the
Judiciary, and was indefinitely postponed
House bill No. 1T.
IAN net to authorize the Police Jury of tho
parish Of Vernon to levy special taxes To take
up her outstanding indebtedness.
Was taken UP on second reading. under the
unfavorable report Of the Committee Oh pa-
roehial Affairs. and wiz laid on the table.
House bill No. ITO,
IAN net to create an additional Justice OF the
peace and constable in tho Third Ward Of the
parish Of Cnddo'
Was taken up on second rehdfng. Under
the favorable report of tho COMMITTEES on tho
judiciary, and ordered to be- engroseed,
House bill No. LEO.
IAN act to amend an net to incorporate the
Shreveport and Southwestern railroad Com
pany. approved April "a 1874"
Was taken up on second reading. under
tho favorable report, with amendments from
the Committee on Railroads
The amendments were adopted. as follows !:
After the word incorporation" line Of
section 2. insert mot to exeeed tho sum OF
three hundred thousand dollars
After tho last clause al sud section odd
" Ifopideh, in The popular election to be- held
for thai purpose under the provisions Of the
said acts of incorporation. none but citizens
asssssel as taxpayers shall BIO allowed to
vote"
The bill or amended was ordered to be on
CROSSED.
House bill No. 12t.
IAN net to amend and fe.etiaet section Of
act No. 10t. approved April 30. 1877, and
to provide for the printing Of books aud blanks
for tho use OF assessors. registrars and clerks
of registration
Was taken up on second reading. under the
favorable report Of the COMMITTEES on Regis
tration. and ordered to be engrossed.
Mr.. Lea moved that the House do now nd
jonrn.
Mr.. Vance moved MS nj, amendment TINT
The House do adjourn to il o'clock tomorrow.
The motion Of Mr.. VH1lee was lost.
The motion OF Mr.. Len. by q rising vote Of
ID yeas to Is nays, the House adjourned until
La oelock III. tomorrow.
PETER j. TREzEVANT.
Chief Clerk.
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UNITED STATES.

John B. Hall, of Cincinnati, filed his peti
ton in bankruptcy. Liabilities, $l2,400
assets, $4,000
Edwin F. Wilder's creditors petition for
compulsory bankruptcy They present
claims to the amount of 81 800
Anthony Barlow, of Dayton, O. Liabili-
ties, S., 1856; assets, 5000.
VIM. II. Schaeffer, of Germantown, 0.
Liabilities, S. 900; assets, $500
William N. Wilcox, Miami County, Ohio.
Liabilities, $27 200; assets, 5000.
POLICE.
Disorderly Conduct-Hary Ashton, $50
30; John L. Becker, John Wittisschlager
and Michael Kane, dismissed John Durkin,
continued to August 18th; Gust. Gaines, 30
days; John Pick John Hunt and Thomas
Allen, S. each; Margaret Daley, continued
to August 18th.
Assault and Battery - Henry Schultz,
Mary Schultz and Annie Bohman, contin-
ned to August 14th; Henry Sitting, Henry
Woming, and Rudolph Standon, dismissed !;
Frank Hughes, continued to August Goth
VIM. Heming continued to August 18th /;
Lizzie Blackburn, 5000.
Misccllancous-He Kinsel, William
Sullivan and Robert McGinty, lettering,
dismissed; Geo. Neiman, forgery continued
TO Aug. 17tb; Thomas NJ. Gould, practicing
game of chance, continued to 18th instant;
Jacob Sasford, aiding IN game of chance
continued to 18th; Barney Ossanback,
manning, continued to l7th; VIM. Brake
land and Richard Gross, assault with in
tent to kill, continued TO August 14th; JOS
Vetters, James Mccormick, James Welsh
and Fred. Wiching, shooting with intent to
kill, continued to August 24th; VIM.
Blackburn, same and two charges of
grand larceny, examination waived |;
f. W. Staggeman, illegal voting, dis
missed; Mary Bryant, drunkenness,
dismissed; Margaret Morris, same, S.;
Anthony Davits, same, So;
Jacob Mcrringer, petit larceny,
continued to August 18th; Geo. Stevens,
same, continued to August 14th; H. G.
De Beaumont vagrancy, 5000; Mary Mil
Ter, same, 10 days; L. D. De oliver and T. l.
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Tom Syphert, who are charged with at
tempting TO rescue prisoner.
Ben. Hunt was fined s. and costs by
Mayor. .Gunnison for disorder at the picnic
grounds.
We saw to-day HaddOch's Dayton Di-
reclory, and noticed number OF omissions
of prominent citizens and city officers not
corrected. twill stand improvement with
out injury.
Miss Goetze, teacher-elect and sister of
our worthy druggist, met with quite seri-
Gus accident last Sunday by falling from a
chair, which may result in injuries of a
serious character. She has our best wishes
for her recovery.
Johnny Mueller announces big time at
his garden to morrow afternoon. Baseball,
ten pins and u shoe ing gallery are among
the attractions. Omnibuses connect with
the dummies, and skitf communication is
made with Fulton.
Marshal Stamper was serenaded last Mon
day night, and, to cap the climax, num-
ber Of his friends and neighbors gave him a
surprise party on Thursday evening 1t
was a most enjoyable affair All seemed
happy, especially so when permitted TO give
him the hand of congratulation in honor oi
MS Te-elecllun. Az late HOUf lheY uiS
persed for their respective homes, bidding
adieu to mine host and hostess, lhe ia her
and mother, and wishing all prosperous
future. Be a good boy, Newt.
At an adjourned meeting of the City
Council Thursday night all the members
were present.
Mr.. John Bowman. Councilman-elec from
the Second Ward, was qualified.
The Committee on Streets was instructed
to abate nuisance on private property in
Burton Hazens Subdivision.
communication from the School Board
was read and received
Bills from the Engineer and Street Com
missioner were allowed, and Council ad
journed.
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
Especial dispatches to the suar. !


OIL CITY, Pa, Aug. 10-9:00 A. M.-Allegheny
River feet inches and falling. Weather cloudy.
Thermometer 75o. Wind southwest
BROWNSVILLE, PA, Aug 10--10:00 A. M.-Monon-
gahela River feet 10 inches and falling. Weather
cloudy. Thermometer S00. Wind southeast.
PTTsBURG, Pa, Aug. 10-11 A. M.-River feet
10 inches and falling. Weather cloudy and
rainy.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, Aug. 1O-s A. M
Kanawha River feet and falling. Thermome-
ter SO0. Wind southeast
ST. LOUIS Aug. 1C.-Arrivals to-day: Lee,
Peoria; War Eagle. Keokuk; Spread Eagle, Graf
ton; Desmet Paducah; Lake Superior, Hannibal.
Departed: City of Vicksburg, Vicksburg; Du-
buque, St Paul; Lake Superior Hannibal War
Eagle, Keokuk; Spread Eagle, Grafton Lady Lee,
Peoria Weather warm and cloudy yer II
feet inches and falling.
New ORLEANS, Aug 10.-No arrivals De-
partures for this evening: Centennial, st. Louis;
Golden Rule, Cincinnati. River 10 feet inches
below highwater mark. Weather clear and hot.
SIea mh beat Movements.
Capt James Kirker's fine and reliable side wheel
steamer Potomac will be the regular boat leaving
this evening from the foot OF Broadway for Mays
vile, Portsmouth, Ironton, Big Sandy, Gallipolis
and Pomeroy. She will take people and freight
for Wheeling and Pittsburg. Capt. Watt Shed does
the honors OF the Office
The superb and fast new Jas. W. Gaff will posi-
lively depart this evening for all points on the
Lower Ohio River and Memphis direct and make
connection with the floating palaces of the Mssis-
spp River for all Southern cities.
The favorite Upper Ohio River packet Fleetwood
arrived and will be the only regular c. & o. r. R.
boat, leaving to-day at p. m. sharp for Hunting
ton.
The Bonanza arrived this morning and returned
to Portsmouth at noon.
The punetual City Of Portsmouth leaves daily
at p m for Chlo
Capt. W. F. Kirby fine. fast and popular steamer
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The Slight Question: Settled ON
SChaBge.

The fence recently erected in front of
the east windows of the hall of the Mer-
chants Exchange dividing it from the Pres
byterian Church property, thus excluding
the light from the hall on that side, was
this morning removed, the difficulty be-
tween Mr.. Smith, the proprietor of the Ex-
change building, and the Church Trustees
having been overcome by an amicable ar
rangement.
Mr. Smith agrees to pay the Trustees
81, 800 for the use Of the windows until the
expiration Of the present lease on the build
ing, January 1st, 1880.
This sum will be retained by the Board Of
Officers Of the Merchants Exchange from
the rent hereafter to be due for the build
inc
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-10

kS- IN order to accommodate Eastern advertis-
ers in the STAR, Mr.. E. Duncan Sniifen, No u
Astor House, New York City, has been appointed
our general and special agent for the Eastern
States. This will be branch office of the STAR,
Mr. Sniffen being authorized to make advertising
contracts on our behalf and receipt all collections
therefor in our name.
Rg-CINcINNATI, Aug. l0-2:30 P. M.-Flour
quiet and steady. VIII, at firm and fair demand
Corn steady. Oats quiet. Rye firm and
moderate sales. Mess pork firm and
quiet Lard firm and fairly active
Meats firm but quiet. Whisky quiet and IN,
changed Cotton strong at previous prices Gold
steady
pB- WEArHER.-Cloudy or partly cloudy and
light showers followed by fair and cooler weather
for the next twentylOur hours
RS- THE Covington Office of the STAR is at No.
2 East Pike street, in Hardln's Insurance Office
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The Mohawk Browns play the Athletics
of Mansfield, O., tomorrow. Game called
at $3.50.
The Athletics Of Mansfield O., will play
the Mohawk Browns at the Cincinnati Ball
Park tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
The A hletics defeated the Shamrocks OF
this city on July 4th; score to 2.
kaceS.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, Aug 10-The first
event was the 2;26 class for a purse of 81,
800, divided. Steve Maxwell won the first
and second heats, and Jersey Boy the third
and fourth heats Time, 2:27, 2:24113, 2:25 q
2:26T.
The next race was for the 2:20 class, for q
purse of 81, 600, divided John H. won the
first heat, Banquo the second, May Queen
the third, and Adelaide the fourth Time,
2:243l, 2:22N, 2'23. 2:22.
Neither of the races were completed ow.
ing to darkness.
Rarus 1hen trOttcd with a running mate
against time First heat, 2:18; second heat,
2:19.
All the races will be finished to-day.
Regatta.
TORONTO, ONT, Aug. l0-Hanlan and the
Ross brothers started for Barrie at 1 o'clock
yesterday dIlclIioVIl. L ne CIdI IblOll , new
paper boat arrived yesterday. The builders
claim it will be a very fast boat, and quite
equal or superior, both in racing and last
ing qualities, to the best Spanish cedar
boats ever made. The regatta promises to
be the grearest aquatic event of the season.
Seventeen en,ries have been made for he
single scull race, and it is probable they
will all start.
Walking.
UTICA, N. Y, Aug. 10.-Peter McInesay,
the Rochester champion pedestrian. in a
match against time here yesterday. walked
fifty miles in hours, 4S minutes and %
seconds, being II minutes and 81 seconds
ahead Of time.
The C0lumbias Arrived.
New York, Aug. 10.-The City Of Berlin,
with the Columbia Crew on board, arrived
here this morning. The crew was brought
to this city. They are now being escorted
to Delmonico's, where reception and ban
quet takes place.
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virgie Lee will be found at the foot of Main street
Mon1ay morning loading 10 leave the same day
promptly at p. m. for Madison and ali inter
mediate points. Mr. Chas Grey is her affabI
purser.
ROat-hamds' Gossip.
Weather cloudy and pleasant this morning with
rain at intervals.
The river was falling at noon to-day, with u feet
inches in the channel.
The local packets are doing well to-day. The
James w. Gaff leaving this evening for Memphis
wi J have large cargo, including considerable
freight for New Orleans
Hack Kelsp and VIM Pendleton will pilot the
James w. Gaff " Memphis
The Golden Crown has quit.
The Liberty No. a. with II tow OF salt and coal,
came down this morning from Pomeroy. We IN
derstand that portion OF her tow will be taken
below by tn. Raven.
Fnr PomerOv.
THIS DAY. 10th, ats P, NJ, POSITIVELY,
~ n POTOMAC, james Kirker Master.
-6ssfsssSl Freight received on Wharfboat foot Of
sa-s=7asz1oH Broadway W. Honshell, supt
FOR huntington.
THIS DAY, 10th, at4P NJ POSITIVELY.
~ n The G. 4 0. Railroad packet KATIE
So 4$g STOCKDALE J. 7. Campbell Master
esssa'sss'~ Freight received OH WnarlDoat. foot
0i Broadway. W. llonshelL Supt
For Louisville.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAYS SP. NJ.
rss< n VIkGIE LEE, W. H. Kirby, Master
xlsssffSsSsa3 Apply on board, to w. J. Hallgath
111''1s~s"oA northwest corner Water and Main sts
For emphiS.
SATURDAY, 10Th at P. NJ, POSITIVELY,
fsT D. JAS. W. GAFF, R. W. Wise, Master
r@sE4stfsssEI Apply on board or to R0yse & Mosset
Agents, on New Orleans Wharfboat
For New Orleans.
SATURDAY, 10th, at p. NJ. POSITIVELY.
~ h GOLDEN CROWN. W. p. Walker, Mas
nfsss&% ter. Apply on board, or to ROyse d
Mosset j. c. Doman & Co., Matt Nc
Guire Agents
FARMERS COLLEGE.
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SPORTING NEWS.
Ba se-baIl.

Yesterdays games were as follows:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-10
FARMERS COLLEGE.
FARMERS COLLEGE,
College Hill, Hamilton Co., O

OCEAN HOTEL
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EENASCIAE..

CINCINNATI, Aug. 1920 P. NJ.
Gold buying ut 1907 selling at 1907 for coin,
and gold checks on New York drawn at 1905.
Sterling is not wanted 10 any extent but rates
are unchanged We quote il 81 S4@4 81 per in
gold, the latter for sight drafts.
Exchange on New York is in moderate demand
and market steady. Dealers are buying at Ito
discount and selling at par
Governments are steady with light local demand
and quoted buying aud selling as follows:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-10

The heated term is still in session.
We are sorry for Uncle Dennis. but then
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-10

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 10.-F!our dull: extra s3d83 25;
family, So 25Ge3 SO; A No. l, 81 25tg4 50; fancy,
90c. Corn steady: white, 45c; mixed, 4Oc. Oats
quiet: whit soc; mixed 29c. Rye and hay nom
mal. Pork firm at SO 25. Lard frmer; choice
leaf, tierce SIC; do kegs, SC. Bulk meats firm at
SO 1%696@6Ac. Bacon hrmer at 53sQ16l4091@69
6WG6Hc. Sugar-eured hams, 10G12c Whisky
steady at 81 O4. Manufactured tobacco unchanged.
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Earcabee, obtaining money under false pre-
lenses, continued to Aug. 18th; John De-
Voto and ID. Devote, manslaughter, con-
tinued TO Aug. 18th.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-03-01
Pray without Ceasing.

Prayer must be unwearied. 1t is
continual service that we are called to.
1t is a continual burnt-offering that is
to be laid upon the altar, and continual
incense that is to ascend up from our
censers. Both because of the very ma
ture OF the service, and because of the
blessings to be obtained, there must be
a holding on, a persevering, a cOntinu-
ing instant in prayer, praying with
out ceasing. Many saint has given
us pattern of perseverance in prayer,
as if their knees were always bent, and
their censers always burning. These
are surely examples for our imitation,
instances recorded to stir us from our
languor and slOth. Look into one of
the closets of these holy men, or listen
even at their closet door; go and re :
turn again, and look and listen DO
you not see, do you not hear something
that at once solemnizes and rebukes :?
What are our closets nOwP How little
frequented, and, even when used, how
different the sounds that echo round
their walls .? Where are the days of
fasting and supplication Where are
the groanings which cannot be uttered,
the strong crying and tears, the con-
tiuual pleading with God, the ordering
of our cause before Him, the heaping
up of arguments, the speaking with Him
as friend with friend, the refusing to let
Him go until the blessing comes ?-Dr.
fl. BORdr.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-03-01

ton of sectarian, creed, but that the
fundamental doctrines of the Bible will
be taught, and the great duties of re-
pentance and faith urged upon the at
tention of the school,"
The address concludes with brief
statement of the conditions of success
in the academy. There must be a fit
location, rigid order of study, suit
able endowments, cooperation by the
friends of education, and the helpful
service and cooperation of the college.
The address is very suggestive, but
we will at present refer to only one OF
the facts brought out viz, that our
graded schools have proved to be in
adequate to the work of fitting students
for college. The cause of this fact is
found, not in any want of capability in
the teachers to take students through a
preparatory course, but in the course
of study pursued in the graded school
and in the nature of the school itself.
Were the academies of New England
to go out of existence, the springs which
feed our colleges would be dried up,
and the colleges themselves would be
deserted of students. Our graded
schools may doubtless be improved in
this particular, but they can never take
the place of academies.