Letters to the Hon. William Prescott, LL.D., on the Free Schools of New England: With Remarks Upon the Principles of Instruction |
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... direction of the general Court , as to the distribution of their bounty in the following words . " Whither we shall have respect , in the disposall of the said contributions , to all the schollars in gen- erall , ( as by maintenance of ...
... direction of the general Court , as to the distribution of their bounty in the following words . " Whither we shall have respect , in the disposall of the said contributions , to all the schollars in gen- erall , ( as by maintenance of ...
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... direction . If appropriations have not been so liberal as might be wished , those have always been found , who would encourage the cause by endowments for schools of a higher order . These 5 33 ough knowledge of the subject, those for ...
... direction . If appropriations have not been so liberal as might be wished , those have always been found , who would encourage the cause by endowments for schools of a higher order . These 5 33 ough knowledge of the subject, those for ...
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... direction to that publick will . We do not , indeed , expect all men to be philosophers , or statesmen ; but we confidently trust , and our expec- tation of the duration of our system of government rests on that trust , that by the ...
... direction to that publick will . We do not , indeed , expect all men to be philosophers , or statesmen ; but we confidently trust , and our expec- tation of the duration of our system of government rests on that trust , that by the ...
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... direction of men , who have themselves been properly taught , they may be the means of disseminating or perpetuating gross- ness in manners , and vulgarity , when under the di- rection of different characters . 2. A second class are ...
... direction of men , who have themselves been properly taught , they may be the means of disseminating or perpetuating gross- ness in manners , and vulgarity , when under the di- rection of different characters . 2. A second class are ...
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... direction , yet these are much fewer than is generally imagined . Every mind , especially in its early development , presents exceptions and qualifications to almost eve- ry general rule , which can be adopted . So various and multiform ...
... direction , yet these are much fewer than is generally imagined . Every mind , especially in its early development , presents exceptions and qualifications to almost eve- ry general rule , which can be adopted . So various and multiform ...
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Page 49 - We do not, indeed, expect all men to be philosophers, or statesmen ; but we confidently trust, and our expectation of the duration of our system of government rests on that trust, that by the diffusion of general knowledge, and good and virtuous sentiments, the political fabric may be secure, as well against open violence and overthrow, as against the slow but sure undermining of licentiousness.
Page 23 - Wisdom and knowledge, as well as virtue, diffused generally among the body of the people, being necessary for the preservation of their rights and liberties; and as these depend on spreading the opportunities and advantages of education in the various parts of the country, and among the different orders of the people, it shall be the duty...
Page 9 - ... and it is further ordered, that where any town shall increase to the number of one hundred families or householders they shall set up a grammar school, the master thereof being able to instruct youth so far as they may be fitted for the university...
Page 9 - It being one chief project of that old deluder, Satan, to keep men from the knowledge of the Scriptures, as in former times by keeping them in an unknown tongue, so in these latter times by persuading from the use of tongues, that so at least the true sense and meaning of the original might be clouded by false glosses of saintseeming deceivers, — that learning may not be buried in the grave of our fathers in the church and commonwealth, the Lord assisting our endeavors...
Page 48 - For the purpose of public instruction, we hold every man subject to taxation in proportion to his property, and we look not to the question whether he himself have or have not children to be benefited by the education for which he pays.
Page 5 - English tongue, and knowledge of the capital laws, upon penalty of twenty shillings for each neglect therein ; also, that all masters of families do, once a week, at least, catechise their children and servants in the grounds and principles of religion, and if any be unable to do so much...
Page 25 - ... the principles of piety, justice, and a sacred regard to truth, love to their country, humanity and universal benevolence, sobriety, industry and frugality, chastity, moderation and temperance, and those other virtues which are the ornament of human society, and the basis upon which a republican constitution is founded...
Page 89 - Just so it is in the mind, would you have a man reason well, you must use him to it betimes, exercise his mind in observing the connexion of ideas, and following them in train. Nothing does this better than Mathematics, which therefore I think should be taught all those who have the time and opportunity, not so much to make them mathematicians as to make them reasonable creatures...
Page 10 - ... not to admit or suffer any such to be continued in the office or place of teaching, educating or instructing youth or children in the college or schools that have manifested themselves unsound in the faith or scandalous in their lives, and have not given satisfaction according to the rules of Christ.
Page 9 - ... that learning may not be buried in the grave of our fathers in the church and commonwealth, the Lord assisting our endeavors — It is therefore ordered, that every township in this jurisdiction, after the Lord hath increased them to the number of fifty householders, shall then forthwith appoint one within their town to teach all such children as shall resort to him to write and read...