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BY L. WETHERELL. 
ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTION. 
Friend Wetiierell:— I was glad to see 
your article on “Elementary Instruction,’» 
in the 19 th No. of the present volume of 
the Rural. The subject is of immense 
importance to the advancement of useful 
education. And I hope you will continue 
to notice the growing evil, for it does ap¬ 
pear that we need line upon line, and pre¬ 
cept upon precept to direct us in the path 
of*duty, although as evident as noonday 
sunshine. 
It is really lamentable that so much time 
should be spent at school, by many of our 
youths, and yet the first rudiments of learn¬ 
ing not be acquired. But the fault is not 
so much with the scholar, as it is with the 
parent (and sometimes the teacher)—-for 
there appears to be a feverish excitement 
pervading community in iavor of show and 
display, at the expense of utility. It would 
appear as though the rudiments of Educa¬ 
tion were too common, too humble for a 
youth who intends winning literary laui (‘Is, 
to spend time in their pursuit. It is cer¬ 
tainly most unaccountable, that any rational 
being can think it an honor, to be acquaint¬ 
ed with the higher branches of learning, 
while they are ignorant of, or at least very 
deficient in the first principles. 
I consider it a disgrace for any youth, 
who has a capacity, and an opportunity to 
learn , not to be well versed in the primary 
studies, without which he cannot be a 
scholar, and rarely a practical, useful man. 
And it is certainly much to be regretted 
that the reverse should ever become fash¬ 
ionable. 
I am personally knowing to some ridic¬ 
ulous, (I had almost said disgraceful) exhi¬ 
bitions of the kind. I knew a young man 
who had taught school several winters, and 
had several certificates as a qualified teach¬ 
er, yet he was so deficient in the first prin¬ 
ciples of arithmetic, that he could not make 
out the school bill. But the next summer 
he went to the Lima school to study chem¬ 
istry. Another, equally certificated as a 
qualified teacher, was very deficient in wri¬ 
ting and spelling, but algebra was his fa¬ 
vorite study—there was nothing worthy of 
attention but algebra, much to the injury 
of the school, for the first principles were 
neglected. 
And I have the satisfaction of being ac¬ 
quainted with a teacher who realized 
the importance of making her scholars 
! thoroughly masters of the primary branch¬ 
es before they left them. But by the folly 
of her employers she was compelled 10 do 
otherwise; scholars must be pushed ahead* 
and by the mandates o parents she has 
pupils in algebra who ought to be learning 
addition. 
You say truly, “one reason and the chief 
one, we think, why there are so few good 
spellers and readers is, that the child is 
either permitted or required to study so 
many things at school.” The human mind 
is not capable of receiving, and retaining 
everything at once; it requires time, dili¬ 
gence, and perseverence, to perfect any 
mental improvement. The practice of hav¬ 
ing the learner attend to so many studies, 
not only prevents the perfecting any of them, 
but it has a very injurious effect on his hab¬ 
its of perseverance, without which nothing 
valuable can be acquired. 
And what will be the result if this state 
of things continue? Our youths will 
spend much time at school, acquiring a 
smattering of many things, but in reality 
learn nothing. Reading, writing, spelling, 
and the first rules of arithmetic are the 
foundation of all literary acquirements, and 
should always be first learned, and that too, 
to perfection. G - 
DID HE MEAN IT FuR GOOD? 
implores us not to return his favor. Ilis 
supplication is made available from a further 
consideration which he offers, to wit., that 
“It would be unmanly —in him to engage in 
so small business as ridiculing our grammat¬ 
ical blunders.” So it would. We com¬ 
mend his “judgment” in this; consequent¬ 
ly, we cannot criticise, nor “ ridicule” the 
“ grammaiicl blunders ” of such a “ con¬ 
temporary.” 
INTERESTING NOTICES TO EDUCATORS. 
“ The American Association for the 
Advancement of Education” will meet in 
Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, the 19th day 
of August, and continue in session four 
days or more. 
The objects of this Association are Na¬ 
tional in their character. Bishop Putter, 
a well known friend of education, is Presi¬ 
dent of the Association. Very attractive 
inducements, it is said, were offered by gen¬ 
tlemen from Ohio, for this meeting at the 
place announced as aforesaid. 
“ The American Institute of Instruc¬ 
tion” will hold its next annual meeting in 
Keene, N. H., commencing on Tuesday, 
August 12th, and continuing in session three 
days. 
The hospitalities of the citizens of Keene 
are proffered to female teachers who attend 
the meeting. This is not only the most 
ancient, but really the best Educational 
Association in the United States. Let 
teachers and friends of education remember 
this fact. 
CIRCULAR. 
Of the Executive Committee of the New York State 
Teachers ’ Association. 
We thank a “contemporary” for his criti¬ 
cism, so far as it applies to us. He is fully 
aware of the fact, however, as we suppose, 
if not let him turn to his own criticism and 
he will find it exemplified, that, the compos¬ 
itor sometimes fails to make the types rep¬ 
resent the author’s manuscript verbatim et 
literatim. But, after having made due al¬ 
lowance for this, there appear, in the com¬ 
positions of most writers, faults which they 
must acknowledge. We do not claim entire 
exemption from these, neither can our critic. 
Had he duly considered this, and waited 
until guiltless of like offences, his criticism 
would probably have been withholden for 
a time—as long perhaps, as his first was, 
relating to our change of opinion—about a 
year. 
Being persuaded, doubtless, that “ it is 
more blessed to give than to receive,” he 
“ The American Association for the 
Advancement of Science,” will hold its 
next meeting in Albany, commencing on 
Monday, August 18th, at 2£ o’clock, P. M., 
and will continue in session through the 
week. The first meeting will be held at 
the Albany Academy. 
Arrangements have been made with the 
Railroad Companies from Boston to Albany 
and from Cincinnati to Buffalo, to carry 
members at “half price fare.” No reduc¬ 
tion between Buffalo and Albany has yet 
been promised. We hope this will be done 
by the Railroad Companies. 
Be always frank and true; spurn every 
sort of affectation and disguise. Have the 
courage to confess your ignorance and awk¬ 
wardness. Confide your faults and follies 
to but few. 
The Executive Committee would respectfully 
call the attention of the Teachers of the State to 
the approaching meeting to he held at Buffalo, com¬ 
mencing Wednesday. August6th, at 10 A. M., and 
to continue through the following day. 
A large representation is expected from every 
part of this, the adjoining States, and Canada. 
County Associations are respectfully requested to 
send their Annual Reports to the Corresponding 
Secretary, Joseph AlcKeen, New York, as early us 
convenient. 
Railroad and steamboat companies, it is expected, 
will, as on former occasions, carry Delegates at a 
reduced fare. Arrangements will be made to ren¬ 
der the expenses as light as possible. 
The commiitee have made every effort to make 
the meeting as interesting and profitable ns possible. 
Lecturers and speukers of the first respectability 
have been appointed, and subjects for discussion 
committed to competent hands. 
Gentlemen whose names are annexed, have been 
appointed to lecture, or speak, on tho folloo ing 
subjects:— . 
School Statistics of the United States—O. B. 
Pierce Rome. 
The Analysis a Synthetic System of Instruction 
_Kellogg, N. Y.: Benedict Rochester, G. I). Ab- 
I bott and J . N. MeElligott, N. Y.; and C. H. Antho¬ 
ny, Albany. 
Respiration—(Mrs. Willard’s Theory)—Prof. 
Twiss, Troy; Sedge wick, IN. Y.; and Fellows, 
Albany. 
Punctuality and Truancy—J. Griscom, L. L. D., 
Burlington, N. J. 
-Rev Mr. Hosmer, Buffalo. 
Discipline—Prof. Benedict, Rochester. 
Thought end its characteristic Language, rela¬ 
tively considered—Prof George Spencer, Utica. 
Inciting Motives to Study and Good Conduct— 
N. Hedges, Newark, N. Y. 
Law and its Sanctions—C. II Anthony, Albany. 
The Unity of Common Schools, Academies and 
Colleges—Prof. Upson, Hamilton College. 
The Free School System, and New School Law 
—S. S. Randall, Deputy State Superintendent of 
Schools, Albany. 
A Poem—Miss M. J. Radley, Buffalo. The 
foregoing is as far ns the committee are prepared to 
report at present. Should any alterations in, or 
additions to, the above programme be necessary, 
1 , the committee will give due notice. 
We are, gentlemen, most respectfully yours, 
J. VV. Bui.klky, Albany, President. 
N. P. Stanton, Buffalo, 1st Vice Pres. 
Geo. Spenckr, Utica, i’d “ “ 
: O. W. Mohris, N. Y., 3d “ “ 
X. Haywood, Troy. 4th “ “ 
1 J. McKeen, N. Y., Cor. Secretary, 
N. W. Benedict. Rec. Sec’y, 
T. W. Fields, Treasurer, 
1 Executive Committee. 
: Albany, June 16th, 1851. 
N. B. Editors throughout the state, will please 
insert this circular in their respective papers. 
STANZAS. 
Look to the towers of heaven above. 
And ask of reason’s (Sod, 
If peopled by his boundless love ' 
They are by seraphs trod I 
The silver moon that beams on high— 
The distant orbs of light— \ 
Dwells there a race that never die, 
Angelic, pure, and bright? 
Or was the curse entailed on all ' , 
The worlds that round us glow ? 
Share they wiih us the mortal thrall i 
The pangs of human wo I < 
Share they the blessings of His Word 
To cheer their lone estate ! 
Or darkly live, tho voice unheard, j 
Proclaim him good—as great? 
Oh, surely not for us alone, 
Those brilliants of the sky ! 
A waste of fire each glittering zone 
That fills the raptured eye 1 
Or mortal frail, or seraph fair, 
With beauteous radiance crowned ! 
Rejoicing hymn His praises there, 
Who shed such glory round. 
ACCESS TO GOD. 
However early in the morning you seek 
the gate of access, you find it already open; 
and however deep the midnight moment 
when you find yourself in the sudden arms 
of death, the winged prayer can bring an 
instant Saviour near; and this wherever you 
are. It needs not that you ascend some 
special Pisgah or Moriah. It needs not 
that you should enter some awful shrine, or 
put off your shoes on some holy ground.— 
Could a memento be reared on every spot 
from which an acceptable prayer has pass¬ 
ed away, and on which a prompt answer 
has come down, we should find Jehovah- 
shammah, “the Lord hath been here,” in¬ 
scribed on many a cottage hearth and many 
a dungeon floor. We should find it not 
only in Jerusalem’s proud temple and Da¬ 
vid’s cedar galleries, but in the fisherman’s 
cottage by the brink of Gennesaret, and in 
the upper chamber where Pentecost began. 
And whether it be the field where Isaac 
went to meditate, or the rocky knoll where 
Jacob lay down to sleep, or the brook where 
Israel wrestled, or the den where Daniel 
gazed on the hungry lions and the lions 
gazed on him, or the hill sides where the 
man of sorrows prayed all night, we should 
still discern the prints of the ladder’s feet 
let down from heaven—the landing-place of 
mercies, because the starting-point of prayer. 
And all this whatsoever you are. It 
needs no saint, no proficient in piety, no 
adept in eloquent language, no dignity of 
earthly rank. It needs but a simple Han¬ 
nah, or a lisping Samuel. It needs but a 
blind beggar, or a loathsome lazar. It needs 
but a penitent publican, or a dying thief.— 
And it needs no sharp ordeal, no costly 
passport, no painful expiation, to bring you 
to the mercy seat; or rather, 1 should say, 
it needs the costliest of all: but the blood 
of atonement—the Saviour’s merit — the 
name of Jesus—priceless as they are, cost 
the sinner nothing. They are freely put at 
his disposal, and instantly and constantly he 
may use them. This access to God in every 
place, at every moment, without any price 
or personal merit—is it net a privilege?— 
Rev. J. Hamilton. 
NEW PUBLICATIONS. 
♦ _ 
Harpers’ New Monthly Magazine, for 
July, was promptly received, and contains 
its usual variety of good reading matter.— 
It is veil embellished with Portraits of 
Revolutionary Patriots. This number con¬ 
tains an article on the eclipse of this month 
illustrated with seven diagrams, by Chas. 
Colby, of the “ Cambridge Observatory”— 
formerly one of our Rochester boys. This 
number may be had of D. M. Dewey, for 
25 cents. 
A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER. 
It was a just observation of Luther, that 
there is nothing sweeter than the heart of 
a pious woman. The following most excel¬ 
lent prayer, which was written by a pious 
lady, and originally published in the South¬ 
ern Patriot, is a fine illustration of the sen¬ 
timent:— 
“ Lord bless and preserve my husband; 
let his life be long and blessed, comfortable 
and holy; and let me also become a great 
blessing and comfort unto him, a sharer in 
all his joys, a refreshment in all his sorrows, 
a meet helper for him in all the accidents 
and changes of the world; make me amiable 
forever in his eyes, and very dear to him.— 
Unite his heart to me in the dearest union 
of love and holiness, and mine to him in all 
the sweetness of charity and compliance.— 
Keep me from all ungentleness, and discon¬ 
tentedness and unreasonableness and un¬ 
seasonableness of passion and humor, and 
make me humble and obedient, charitable 
and loving, patient and contented, useful 
and observant, that we may delight in eacli 
other according to thy blessed word and 
ordinance, and both of us may rejoice in 
thee, having our portion in the love and ser¬ 
vice of God forever.” 
A Name above every Name. —When 
the pious Bishop Beveridge was on his 
death bed, he did not know any of his 
friends and connexions. A minister with 
whom he had been well acquainted visited 
him; and when conducted into his room he 
said—“Bishop Beveridge, do you know 
me?” “ Who are you?” said the Bishop. 
Being told who the minister was, he said 
that he did not know him, “ Well,” said 
one, “ Bishop Beveridge, do you know the 
Lord Jesus Christ?” “Jesus Christ,” said 
he, reviving, as if the name had upon him 
the influence of a charm. “ Oh, yes, 1 have 
known him these 40 years. Precious Sa¬ 
viour, he is my only hope!” 
