Such from some of which have been published from time to time, as they were received. We thank such for their kind words and sympathy. We have observed, too, with pleasure, we trust not altogether selfish, that the Journal has been a welcome visitor to the sanctums of our exchanges, whose kind notices we have not heretofore acknowledged in our pages. notices exert a good influence, and aid both the Journal and its cause. -We sincerely regret that errors, typographical and otherwise, have cccurred so frequently; but the task of preparing and arranging matter, setting a part of the type, together with the labors of a large school, have so occupied our time that we have not been able to read proof properly. We have published the Journal under difficulties, and with small compensation; yet we have tried to do our duty and to make it acceptable to it patrons. That it may be better conducted and supported another year is our earnest desire. II. H. Y. RAILROAD AND HOTEL FARE OF TEACHERS ATTENDING ASSOCIATION. FELLOW TEACHERS: It being one of my duties to look after the matters indicated above, I hereby report. The CINCINNATI, PERU, MADISON, and CENTRAL, courteously extend the favor of return tickets free. As yet no answers received from the Jeffersonville and Lafayette Roads. This unprecedented delay, is strange, especially in the case of the latter road, since a teacher living in the same town with the President, is looking after the matter. If favorable word comes from either of these roads, the fact will be announced in the Indianapolis Daily Journal. Teachers along the lines of these roads may rely upon this source of information. The other roads terminating in this place decline. I truly wish this was otherwise. The Superintendents of roads in some cases wish the same, but working under definite instructions of their Boards, can do nothing; hence we must not complain, or at most not complain of said Superintendents. Said one, "if the matter was at my command, the request should be granted without a word, but as it is, I can do nothing." Boarding can be obtained at prices ranging from 50 to 75 cents per day. Little's Hotel will take any number between one and fifty at 75 cents per day, furnishing free omnibus to and from the depot. Boarding at the Macy and Pyle Houses at 50 cents per day. A member, or members of the Ex. Committee will be in waiting at Bowen and Stewart's Book Store to direct teachers to places of boarding. Teachers I am aware, that the troublous times through which we are passing affect the interests of education, consequently affect the teacher's income, consequently leave him with little means for extra expenditures. Yet granting the above, I am not yet persuaded that we can relax our efforts. There are several reasons for this, but the strong and obvious one is, that devotion to the Union is very largely in the ratio of intelligence. Or expressed from another angle of vision, had New England culture obtained in Secessia, no such rebellion had existed. These postulates true, the inference is, that though not on the battle field to win the victory at the point of the bayonet, yet our labor is to say the least, remotely kin. In other words, we are building fortifications for the Union. fortications in the hearts and characters of the coming generation. This so, come and 'let us reason together,' that out of the 'multitude of council we may secure safety,' wisdom. As an additional inducement to The attendance for the past year appears to have been pretty good, both of males and females, giving a total of 272. The aims of the institution are high, and the advantages excellent. A thorough and practical knowledge is imparted of all branches in the course, and special instruction of fered for the Teacher's profession. Report of the Superintendent of Education for Lower Canada, for the year 1861. This report comprises full tabular statements of all the schools; of the va rious grades of scholarship of those in attendance; of the condition of the three Normal schools, course of studies &c., and an interesting discussion of the school system and management of the Province. We thank Mr. P. J. O. Chauveau for this report, which evinces great ability and careful study. Rules of Syntax and Models for Parsing. By J. B. Mallett, McCoy's Station, Ind. The author has here grouped together some very good rules for parsing. following, chiefly, the authority of Goold Brown. Remarks, Exceptions, and Observations, have been added to apply in particular constructions. The pamphlet is intended for students we should think, and is well adapted to facilitate the study of Grammar. A Map of the State of Virginia. By J. T. Lloyd, New York. This map, made from actual surveys, by order of the Executive, 1828 and 1829, and corrected and revised to 1861, is the most complete and reliable map of the old dominion, in which center so many interests. It is colored in counties, and presents all the principal rivers, mountains, county seats, towns, villages, forts, landings, roads, railroads &c. Price $1.00. Mounted on Linen with rollers, $2,50. Lewis' New Gymnastics, for October, contains a complete Report of the Commencement exercises at the Normal Institute for Physical Ebucation, besides much other intererting and useful matter. Published by Dio Lewis, M. D., at $1.00 a year, Boston, Mass. AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York; Fowler & Wells. Each No. contains portraits with Phrenological character and biography of distinguished men, original articles of great value and interest, answers to correspondents, special notices &c. $1, a year. HARPER'S MAGAZINE, for November, just received. The articles- Benedict Arnold," Making Money," "The Fox and Fox Hunters," Modern Austria," &c., warrant entertainment and instruction for the reader. ATLANTIC MONTHLY, for November, is also an exceedingly interesting No. "Health in the Camp." "Why has the North felt Aggrieved with England?" "Contrabands at Fortress Monroe." "The Flower of Liberty," and "The Washers of the Shroud," are the new articles. FRRATUM.-On page 361 in last No., fourth line from bottom, for "streams," ," read dreams. 'School Houses and Grounds," will be re'sumed in future numbers. See new advertisement of G. S. Woodman & Co., on last page of cover. Com. THE Indiana School Journal: PUBLISHED ON THE 15th OF EACH MONTH, UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE IND.. STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION. O. PHELPS, Resident Elitor and Proprietor, Indianapolis. ASSOCIATE EDITORS: A. R. BENTON, Indianapolis, A. C. SHORTRIDGE, Centerville▪ VOL. VI. JANUARY, 1861. All Communications, Business Letters, and Remittences, to be addressed to $6 per page for first insertion, and $5 per page INDIANAPOLIS: PHELPS & YOUNG, PRINTERS. 1861. POSTAGE Six cents a year, if paid quarterly or yearly in advance. 1 EDITED BY NOBLE BUTLER, BUTLER'S GRAMMARS, BY NOBLE BUTLER. THE BEST THE CHEAPEST, And the Only Officially Authorized Text-Books for Use in the Schools of Indiana. STATE OF INDIANA, Office of Super. of Pub. At the February meeting of the Board for the year 1860, the subject of text-books, among other things, received some attention. The list previously authorized was carefully revised, and the following order on the subject adopted: ORDERED. That the books mentioned and named in the following list. le introduced into, and used in the public schools of the State as text-books for instruction, in the several branches of learning to which they relate, to wit: LIST OF TEXT-BOOKS, For Instruction in Reading Child's First Book, an illustrated Primer, by Goodrich. Goodrich's New First Reader, edited by Prof. Noble Butler. In English Grammar Introductory Lessons in English Grammar, by Noble Butler, A. M. A Practical Grammar of the English Language, by Prof. Noble Butler. Extract from the Minutes of the Board, S. L. RUGG, The above named School Books, by NOBLE BUTLER, are beautifully printed from electrotype plates, on heavy paper, strongly bound, and in every way the best and cheapest Readers published. The Reading lessons in these books afford continual delight to young pupils. The interesting nature of the subjects and the prevalence of the dramatic style has a tendency to force the children into a natural habit of reading. It will be generally found that children who have used these books are unwilling to give them up for any others.. These books have been recently critically proof-read and revised by the Editor, and are rapidly passing into the hands of the school-children of the State. Teachers and School Officers who desire to introduce the OFFICIALLY RECOMMENDED SCHOOL BOOKS for INDIANA, Goodrich's Revised Series of Readers, and Butler's Grammar, Are invited to correspond with J. P. MORTON &Co, Publishers, Louisville. Ky., or W. H. Hay, Indianapolis, Ind., General Agent for Indiana. (At Bowen, Stewart & Co's.) Oot. 60. tf Having rebuilt our Factory, much improved-saved all our old lum ber-we are again prepared to furnish our superior Pianos, of all kinds. Our regular styles of Piano Fortes, 6%. 64, 7 and 74. Octave, we continue to make with all the late improvements, at from $200 to $500, according to size and finish. Large discounts to cash buyers." .. ILLUSTRATED PRICE LISTS AND CIRCULARS All our Piano Fortes have one great Improvment, the MAKING THEM THE BEST AND MOST DURABLE IN THE WORLD! These Pianos are being adopted in all the large Seminaries and Schools in the Country, being found far more durable, and keeping in tune longer than any Pianos made in the old style with wooden cases. Address, Jan. 61, 1m. SEND FOR CIRCULARS. BOARDMAN, GRAY & CO., Manufacturers, ALBANY, N. Y. |