Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-28

vital factors in the work of reform was un-
doubleday the education of the individual
voter. A thorough course of political
economy should prevail in the educational
system; the state should enioin study
of political economy in its system of edu-
cation.
An earnest and eloquent plea was made
for wider culture in this branch of knowl-
edge. and the teacher should be chosen
with view to his fitness to discharge his
duties in this respect. The necessity for
aehigher moral standard was urged, and
what was needed was golden rule in pol
itics as in religion; boader and healthier
moral character and sentiment.
sentimental ballad was then rendered
by male quartet, which sang in man
ner that captivated the audience.
Gen. Sanborn informed the audience of
the illness of ex-Gov. Davis, who was to
have been present, and letter of regret
and sympathy was read from
GEN. SHELLEY.
It was as follows:
ST. PAUL, Dec. 26.-Irwin Shepard, Esq:
DEAR SIR-I have been honored by your
association, through Hon. D. L. Kiehle, su-
perintendent of public instruction, with an
invitation to attend the seventh annual
session and participate in the opening
exercises. regret extremely that other
engagements will prevent me from being
present on that interesting occasion. In
common with other citizens I feel keen
interest in the objects aimed at in these
annual reunions of the leading educators
OF the state and heartily sym
pathise in every effort to ex
tend the advantages of education to all
classes of our citizens. It is not enough
that we submit cheerfully to the imposi-
ton OF taxes in support of the pablo school.
There should be general determination
on the part of parents and others having
In charge the rising generation, that one
and all of the youth of Minnesota at least,
irrespective of color or race,shall receive
sound secular education. In the general
diffusion of knowledge among the cit liens
of the republic lies the only hope of per-
petuating our free institutions.
Wherefore say, God speed to all instrs-
mentalities for the enlightenment of the
masses. Respectfully, your fellow citizen,
II. 81. SHELLEY.
letter of regret was also read from
HON. J. B. WAKEFIELD,
who expressed at length his sentiments con-
corning the cause of public education, his
letter being an able screed on the condi-
ton of education, and laying particular
stress upon the necessity of wider culture
and broader views on the part of edu-
Gators.
His desire to be present, he wrote,
sprung from the wish to inhale once more
the stimulating atmosphere of scholarship,
a mi oh IN t1n 80
men and women. It seemed fitting that
cultured specialists should be designated
to present their we'll conceived views upon
some OF the most interesting problems of
the age, as they touch upon and are inter-
woven with those formative processes
whose ultimate result is the educated and
complete man.
Allusion was made to the necessity of
proper school buildings, and stress was
laid on the urgent need Of procuring the
best talent for the positions of teachers.
The danger Of inefficient educators was
quite as deadly as the noxious gases Of
neglected and defective beverage, or imper-
feet fire escapes. The multiplicity of text
books and the danger arising therefrom
were pointed out ami the necessity of per-
sistent and earnest effort cited.
The tendency to superficial requirements
and curriculum that atte;n pied to cover
too much ground, wsrs also pointed out
and the best qualification for the high Of
hce of instructor was named as an earnest
purpose on the part IF Hs teacher to ex-
Gel in HE profession. q writer depre-
Gated the promotion tha, was secured by pc
itical Influence, 4a6 che life of teacher,
he though, -i.o Id bs from free the
animOsitles ~ D.es-r51..a of politics.