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m Bin ORPHANS’ FRIEND. Wcdiicsilsiy, May 30. 1877. TME NOKMAI. SCrtOOES. Wo are not very sanguine as to the benefits to result from our appropriations to Normal Schools. These schools will do good, but their value is liable to be over estimated. I’lieir object is to in crease the number of competent teachers. What for ? Our pres ent trouble is that there is no de mand for competent teachers, and hundreds of them have gone to other employments. Why then increase the number 1 The cry ing need is more schools, not more teachers. Thousandsof boys and girls are, growing up in ig norance, while many escollent teachers are out of eurployment. But a normal certificate inay give employment to some whose nor mal instruction is imsufficient for the school-room. A normal course is not fundamental. A six-weeks course is not even half of “Steele’s Fourteen Weeks in the Sciences.” No text-book can be mastered in that time. A few finishing touche.s and “ the tricks of the trad^ ” (in a good sense of course) may be acquired, but thorough scholar ship can not bo attained in a time 80 brief. But this is an age of short-cuts. Boys have no patience to learn sciences, arts or trade's, and the land is flooded with “jack-legs” and second-class work-men. Many will therefore imagine that six weeks in a nor mal school can be substituted for the old scholastic course, just as an ignoramus expects to be an expert book-keeper by spending ai Y in a “ Oommercial (lol- gix* weeks in a “ Commercial Col lege.” We have seen some farmers so occupied with theories and meth ods of cultivation that they act ually forgot to plant and work their corn. Just so some teachers are expert in various methods, and are so busy illustrating the different ways of teaching, that they do not allow the students any time to learn the fundamen- tol principles. Two thousand dollars (for a colored normal school), woidd have done more good if ap/p,Eed to thorough schol arship. Negroes are imitative and will teach just as they have been, taught. They need a bridle to hold them in check and keep them from teaching till they learn more. They aj-c too ready for short-cuts. Some- years ago a man was in our State “ profess ing ” (nearly every humbug calls himself “ professor”) to teach aritlimetic thoroughly in tliree hours. We examined some of his students and found that his was a, mere superficial, short-cut system. Yet it ivas popular, and in some places the entire com munity was humbugged. We believe in normal schools, in their, proper plaoqs, as a part, and an important part,, of prepar ation for teaching but there is not and, can, not be any'substitute bet\veen Europe and Asia. It is a part of the boundary between Eussia and Turkey, and these great powers are not content with such a boundary line. Several Turkish provinces, lying to-n’ards Eussia, have been restless under Turkish oppression ; and to hold them in subjection, the J’urks have been guiltyof cruel inlm- manit}^ Both nations now claim to fight in the name of religion, for the same reason that induced the Devil to join the church. Eussia sends one army down the Danube to the West end of the Black Sea, and Eoumafiia lying between Austria and the Danube revolts from Turkey and joins Eussia. Hence a great bat tle may be expected near Bucha rest, (accent on the last syllable), or the mouths of the Danube. But Eussia sends another army down the Volga, through Circas sia and Deorgia, and attacks the Turks at Kars, near the East end of the Black Sea. So far no de cisive battle has been fought. Th'e armies are cautiously feeling their wa}'. As the war is near the basin of the Mediterranean and the valley of the Nile, the great gianaries of the world, it is not probable that there will be itny real scarcity of bread during the present year, though specu lation may increase the price of corn. Tlie demands of her own commerce, her ownership of Gi braltar, and her stock in the Suez Canal, ■\vill induce • England to protect the Mediterranean Sea and keep open the road to Egypt and India. How the war will result, and whether other nations will be involved therein, we can not tell at present. DR. HILL. for thorough' aird. fundamental scholarship. XHE.WAK REWTEEN BBSSIA- ASitt XURKBY- TUB XWENTT-FDtTRTH OF JUBiE. Isaiah alludes to John the Baptist as “The voice of him tliat crieth m the 'wilderness. Pre pare ye the way of the Lord, There is no-natiYial boundary between Euroge and Asia. Her odotus, Homer, and other writers .Ihav, e- mentioaed. unimuortant events as the causes of these wars; but; hnndrcds of 'ihoimnds of brave, men are-aot- going to. kill each other om account of. a.few nnn-away w-oinen,. A. navigable river,.or,lake,.ou small Semis na- tf,ire’s bigb-way'fiSrmankiinh. Its- tendencv is to unite, and not to divide. But the BJack Sea lies make straight in the desert a higli wav for our God.” The great Fore-runner came, eating common food, wearing tliecheapest clotlies, and jireaching true rep.entance and corresponding reformation. Even the rich andt the royal wei'e boldly rebuked for- sin, and though the noble preachoi-’s life was lost, luB soul and tbe souls of those who liearkened to his faithful warnings were sivved from etwnal death. This )-eairlils Anniversa ry Occurs on Sunday. In some places Friday will- be celebrated, in some Saturday, in some Mon day ; but in most places there will bo no celebration at alL It has been therefore suggested that on Sunday tho 24tb of June those congregations which have s®» of ten proved for poor and needy orphans, be invited to answer their own prayers according as ihe Lord has blessed *-hem with tlie means. Some slnirches and some individuals- ha.vo- already done their whole duty. Gfthers have done nothing at all,, and would be- grateful for a suitableoppoiitnnity. I.,et the case be fairly stated Let ho-pitiful appeal be made,, and let BO one be annoyed. If the Lord has done nothing for a man • that man. should not be urged to help the poor. But let every man consider -what the Lord has done for Ifim, and let his own heart and conscience'decide what he ought to-do-for tl»-neody and dependent orplians. David xV. Covington- lios We know not how to be recon ciled to the death of this excellent man. Earth loses many of its attractions when such a treasure is taken away. A few days ago we passed by his office now closed, in sorrow, and recalled an incident of bis life of charity. His pastor was going to preach a sermon on benevolence and follow it with a collection for the orphans. Dr. Hill had already made liis regular contribution to the Orphan Asylum and had be- sidescollecteda liberal sum among his friends and sent it on. So, when he started to church, he put fifty cents in his vest pocket to have it convenient when the basket came along. But while Mr. Man- gum was praying, Dr. Hill, on his knees, became dissatisfied. He opened bis eyes, took liis half- dollar and returned it to bis pocket-book, and put a dollar in his vest pocket. But as his pastor was preaching ihat “it is more blessed to give than to receive” lie took tlie dolh.rfrom his pocket and returned it to his pocket-book and , put a larger bill in lii.s vest pocket, and had it ready for tbe basket. The collection was liberal; for the small pox is not any more conta gious than a good example. “CIBCUEa'k -SO. 1.” been elected mayor, of jftmi-oe.- His estimable father, when .moderator of.’Brown Creek Assoeiation; wa.S' ren>arkabie for liis courtesy as a presiding officer. Dr. Led^nx, of the University has issued a pamphlet ot 16 pages pointing out to the farmers how they have been buying water and sand in the name of fertilizers. It is just as much the duty of a state to protect its citizens again'st swindlers as against professional thieves, and we are glad to see Dr. Ledoux entering so vigorous ly on his duties- He does not liide his meaning belvind techne- cal jaw-breakers; butliis words are plain and his statements are in structive. We learn that “Double Eefinod Poudrette” is more tlian half sand, and “Super phosphate of Bone” is nearly half sand and one tenth water. A man might almost as well put his money under a lottery wheel as to buy bogus guano. We are waiting for circular No. 2. PITY XJIE SORROWS OF.4 POOR OLD MAM. If we owned a. rjiiil-road tbe venerable editor of the Milton Chronicle should ride, and, the conductors should lift their caps and “pass” him. He says : It’s nowHiree years sinCe'aii engine pulled our carcas.s, and during tliis whole time we’ve been workiugin more ways than one for the interest of the Coionet’s roads. Probably we are too heavy for liis loco-motives! But no matter. '\-Ve may get to bo a meinter of tlio Legislature some of these days, and we’ll ride the engine down on a dead head ticket—you see- if we don’t. Eemember tliat you are justly blamed for all the wrongs, mis takes and misfortunes, which you, having the, power, fail to prevent. If yon meet a man going astray, and fail to give the needed warn ing, the wanderer is lost by your consent. If YOU see some little boy or girl wasting jjrecious j’auth, or starting on a career of crime, and make no effort to give a friendly admonition, or commend a better wav, the sin lies at your door. If you see people laboring un der dangei’oiis delusions, or mis taking the path of duty, and you fail to put tlie just and true before them, you aid the wrong, and refuse to defend the right. If you see people bringing sor row on tliemsfelves, or suffering misfortunes wlilch might be turn ed away, and you fail to make an effort^for their relief, your guilt is too manifest to be deuioil. Good people must do good, as well as be good. xV man who-hanged, himself in Ne vada left a letter to a friend, in wliieh he said: “1 advise'yon earnestly to follow my e.vamplo. You (uigiit tc> know you are too meanito live. The ■B'xirld wfflihl lie better without you, and it is your duty to die; and leave more-room, for lietter men.”—Ex. Many men are too- mean to live as tlie}’ arebut reforn'tation, -and not stiiaide,. is- their- imperative duty. A n>an lias no-right to be mean,, no riglit to- kill himself; butcveirsf man. lia»an inalienable right to.refocm.his life and become a good and useful citizen. The expected ball at Cliapel Hill has imparted ncav impetus to dancing schools, and teachers of the “light fantastic” aie in de mand. If a man can find nothing else to do, and can not go t(.) sleep, then we advise him to shake his foot; but we are very sorry for any man who has the misfortune to be reduced to that useless, un profitable and difficult employ ment. Address DP the bo.*k» of EDUCATIOM. THE UNitERSITY NOUMAI. SCHOOL. Af tlie inovti-iiv '.f the StsUe of Ed ucation, held in tlrfx city Tliursday aftcrn..(.n, A Strange OflTeringx A jug of Nash Brandy was in the altar of the' old. Gkthelio Ghurch in Ealeigh. Senator Slierman has-a littite- adoptad daughter, whom he took from aNew York Orphan xVsylum, when she w-as.-a, baby. the f-.lloiviim a.ldi'cs., t.-tbo teachers of the' State was {niuptcil : To the Teavhei-!^ of thj S'ted^ tkm icish' tn[j to becoDte Teachers: : . The GtnuM-al As.sfiiihly aiuhon^tal the Btianl of Ehieati.tu to estahli.'^h jv uor- inal schfH.i tor whitt; iiiaW iu coiMH'Ction with the Uuiverwty, iw- f-tiecimon this jXDver jiDil to to thc.^fO!tt.‘.^t Htiiuber.” this Htnirtl of E.-iii.- catioii, with the eoiunirreuee of tiio trusteed aiul faculty ')f the Univer.'ity, coiicknio to adopt tiie followiao seheiiie : 1. Tlu; acliool will be open not only thu?e d(-«iiring to bccouie teachers, 1 at to all those now ongagod in Fconales are aTtendialbtu. 2. 'Vlie sessiwG be daringi the summer vaeatiou of the (jaiversity. It will begiu-on Tuesday, the 3d July next, auA will eontiuue for at least six weeks. Tlio school will bo held in one or more ofthe University recita tion rooms or laboratorios. 3- Normal teaching, being not only a science but an art, it haS' been detovniHied to place tho conduct of the school urthe hands f>f trained erperts—inea who ha\xj for yeartp made normal methods a study and have h-ad'j Iarg(v experience iu thoir prticMcal working. Accordingly Profosaor John I. loadd, su- pcrinteiidcut of the public schools of Staunton, Va., and Prof. L. II. Owens, formerly snper- hitcndent of the public schools ot Petersburg, Va., n.»w president of Deshler Female lusli- lute. of Tuscuinbia, Ala., have been chosen astwoof tho Professors of-tho University Notmab School.- At least ouo . other I’ro- fessor will be chosen who svill probably be a resident of the S^tato.c Professors .Ladd ami and Owens- aro distiuguishcil as peculiarly skillful and accomplished norm;U instructors, |>o\ycrful in mspiring vigor- audv interest i'u normal Sf.hool exercises. 4. Regular exercises will be had daily in.the fi)lloYTOU‘j, branches ; Arithmetic, written and inffiHal, jijrammar, analysw, ggogratJiy, read- .ing, orthography, plionetics, penmanship. Instruction-will be give practically on school discipline, methods,- organization,- qyalifica- tious, legal relations of teacher, parent and child. A-daily drill iri'vocal wHl-be liad. In additionko the rugular daily exereises eminent men of tliia • and other States will ilfeliver lectures occa.'rionally at night for the instruction of the stud«its. 5^ The-trustees luid lAeulty uf the* Uuiver' sity will allow the use of their recitation rooms, laboratories, Hbrarl^ museum &c.. and the ProfvSSorS'have, - e-t- tlie ■ Etqnest of the Viard of oilnoation, agr(?t.‘d! to cordially cottpeTTiio ^h«>u desired in furthering the objects of the school. t). There will be NO CHARGE FOR TUITION. Hormitorles iu the University buildings will be furnished free so that th»se Who bring their own bedding will be rit do expense cC this account; Table board, not exeecdiiig $tJO per month. Can be had in private fam ilies. Arrangements have been made by which those wishing to mess together can live still more cheaply than tliis. Facilities for co«>king will‘be furnished to those who bring their own provisions and cooking uten- Silff; The raiirbad coTrpanies rrill gr.'int half fare. Trausportatimi Can be had ffom Efiir- ham to UhapCl Hill at from fifty Cents to one dollar. Tbe people of OhapCl Hill promise to endeavor to make the sojojjrn aiWong them pleasant. 7. EXPENSES PAIt) TN PART Rev. Dr. ^ars, agtmt of the' Peabody Rund,- so liigbly approves the esttsMishment of the School, that ho has pfaCcd «t tlie disposal of the Dowrd Tlie Hoard adJs io' tlii# $.500 irmre^ making a fund of $1.000, whicll will be used iu defniyrrrg theTrecessary expen ses-of regular .'itteiulants on the school who are unable to pay, being applied first towards paying their tnivelmg expenses ami thou Howards' tlie e.vpenses ii{ the Board.- Tho obp'ct is to pnt those living far from' CliA'pel ' Hill on aw equality with those liviiiig neipir. 8. Tho' foregoing offers, wnparalleled iu this State for liberality, affording (y|)portuni- tics which will not be met wirh in a Hfe-tnne, are offered to all wliite males who are either teachers now or expect to l>ftc-ome toa’chers. FKMALUa'5-. Although tlie law requires that the moneys paiil by tbe State shall be tl*cvoted to tbe use of male.'*, yet femalcjraro cordially ibvited to iVt.tond all the exercises of the school free of charge. All those \vish5i5g to liecomc regiilaratton- danls-ow tho sciio'd will sVii'l thoir names tc Hon. Kemp P. Battle, at Chapel Hillj-ofi or before the 20th day of June next. Attendan't.4 on the school will jrfeapd briiig tho text-books tln^y imiy have relatitig to ilm f Judies above oamed. l>--fieii;iic’ies' will btf snjiplietl by the Board. Prouypt atteudmret' is grestTy desirable but pupils will be rcociVv*^ at' any tini(“. It IiafT Wen the aim'o^ the Board to ex* pend this glfc c>f the ’ Le}.^lature in' tho manner beat CJulCUhitCil to beS.'Cfit that large' but hnrabfu dass of teac-lierf.^; Whose noble culling it Ls to it>sitmct the hulk «>f our peoph*, to give them as f.u* as j>ossibl(> ail ad^^ant.T- t’I be drsi^od fiaanr tue Ifwiversity, making! it the cDininon pr-*p(Tty of riidi and' poor.'and- to kispk'e a more general iutorest in’ t!io great cariise ot educaiii'n. \Ye earnestly appeal ttv every tv.nohot and every man and woman- i-ii th«» Slate wim ib-' sircs to teach, ti>’ cinive fowityd' and atien*!* this schoVvl. .i SIiLAild’It prove surt&essftil:, the Leghjiaturo wilhno dotibt ii:-rre.'use the aplH-oprialion, i4u l with expernniee and’enlarged tufeans wv may well la>pc to do ivg-reat work fur North Garo- limi. Z--. B. VanCh.- Cbiveruor iHid Cbairmau Board’ of Eluca- ttom Kemj?P. Battle. President of ihe University. J. C* SCA«B0KOaGlI, Superlttertdetit of Public Instruction- aud* Secretary of Board of Education. sA41>. The I>itpUn Record sa5-8- (-.and^ the BaUy, Nm» copies), the follow ing- Rducatlon.- It is a lamentable fact that onr'peo- ple take so little interest iii-the eciuca- tion of their diiULreu. It- is- only an instance here and-there,.in which wo seC oi-'liCSr of any one who is attempt ing to give his child a collegiate cdii-- e-atiom Tl>i*, of itself,-is a very sad^ state of things. . All ought to have the ack'-aiitages of the rndiments of an education. , Tlie good of society demands iti The inter- e its of. our cliildi-eii, whicli ought to be above-everj thing else with ns requires- it, and moaMai is a-triie friend to hisorvn cliildren.iwhodoes not help to sustuiifa school,, and ho is reaiUy an injury,- r.ithei' than a bene6tr to a community.- But some say, “We- ate- not able to send to" school.-”' We sa^, you had better- save fromitlie dot-hiug and-food- ■which they Use,-- enaugJi- to pay the tuition,, than to neglect a'matter of such vast importance'to-your children' and the cosun unity. If every one does not doliispartr-ail-must'sutfer, and the community take a-lower rank iu the scaleof intelligeneeaud moral advance ment, and excellence. ©li, thnee fools are wo,- who, like new-born princes- rveeping in. the cradle, know net that there is a kingdom before tU-^in I 111 |i| I
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