Educational Entelligence.

CANADA.

Examination of Indian Scholars.-The Cobourg Star gives an resting account of a recent examination of Indian youth at the AlderIndustrial School, Alnwick, from which we learn that at the School Indian scholars are supported by the funds of the Indians, and that more are sent from the village as day scholars, making the number 26 1. There are, however, 40 children at the School,-the remaining 14 g white children from the Township of Alnwick.

During the examination of the boys, the girls (who are taught in her house,) came in with their teacher, Miss Cook. These we found made great progress in Geography, Reading, and Arithmetic. And were assured by their teacher that they were equally proficient in sekeeping, sewing, cooking, &c. &c.

The boys who acquitted themselves best, were Israel Hill and John 1. The second best were Henry Clinch and J. Marsden. The girls appeared to the best advantage were Dinah Pigeon, Hetty Crawford, Miss Comego."

Victoria College-Governor General's Prize.—We understand the very handsome sum of five pounds, to be expended in books, will given by His Excellency the Governor General, to the student in the cipal's class who shall best acquit himself in Paley's Evidences of istianity, at the next public annual examination, which will take place he 1st of May.-[Cobourg Star.

Grammar School at Streetsville.-On Saturday last a meeting he inhabitants of Streetsville and its vicinity, was held in the new ck School House, for the purpose of considering the proposed endowat of a Grammar School. The Rev. Mr. Macgeorge read a communion from the Rev. H. J. Grasett, which stated in effect: That the rd of Trustees for the Grammar School of the Home District, had been horized by His Excellency the Governor General, to offer the sum of 5 currency for the year 1849, towards the support of a Grammar School Streetsville, provided that an appropriate building be erected in the rse of the year, and vested in Trustees. The following resolutions were nimously adopted by the meeting :

esolved, 1st. That the said offer, according to the letter of the Rev. H. Grasett, of the 3rd instant, be thankfully accepted by this meeting. Resolved, 2nd. That the Rev. R. J. Macgeorge and the Rev. W. Rintoul uthorized to receive offers of Sites for a Grammar School, now and il the 4th February, and to determine on the particular Site that may n to them most eligible for such School, this meeting pledging themes to abide by their decision in this matter.

esolved, 3rd. That a subscription paper be now opened for the erection substantial Brick House on such Site as Messrs. Macgeorge and toul shall determine--Subscription to be payable in such instalments as subscribers see fit on or before the first day of January, 1850.

We are happy to state that before the meeting broke up a considerable I was subscribed, and sites for the proposed building were offered.-reetsville Review.

Extracts from the 2nd Report of the Supt. C. S., Town of own, to the Board of Trustees.-The Superintendent begs leave to ort that he has personally examined into the condition of Schools, and efficiency of the scholars, as far as practicable in a cursory visit; and embody in the report (seriatim) such description of the position of 1, as may be necessary, for the guidance of the Trustees :-Rev. Mr. NAULT's Day School is in operation since November, 1847. Teaches at 100 scholars of various denominations in the following branches, viz: ding, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, English Grammar, French, graphy, and History; the R. C. Catechism; uses the National School ks. The Night school is attended by thirty-six scholars of various deinations, and are similarly instructed in the branches already named. nd the scholars in a very satisfactory state of proficiency in the several ses. They are principally French Canadians and Irish. The Upper vn School, under the management of Sister COULAN, is in operation e first March, 1848. There are 26 scholars of various denominations; her, female, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, graphy, Drawing, Music, and French. Uses National School Books R. C. Catechism. The Lower Town schools are distinct; English French females; in operation since 1st March, 1845. The French pol is denominational. Teach 104 scholars, Drawing, Music, and roidery; use French School Books, religious and instructive. The lish school consists of 112 female scholars of various denominations, in operation since 1st March, 1845. Teach French, Embroidery,

Drawing, and Painting; use the National School Books and R. C. Catechism. The scholars in both schools are in a generally efficient state as to acquirements and discipline. HUGH HAGAN, a qualified teacher, has kept school since 1837. His scholars are of various denominations, male and female. Since 1st January, 1848, eighty-two scholars have entered his school, of which 29 were Protestants, and 53 Roman Catholics. There are now 33 in actual attendance. Uses National School Books. Found the scholars in a very efficient state, and particularly in penmanship. JEREMIAH O'LEARY has kept school for five years. His school is mixed; returns 39 scholars, all very young. Teaches the usual primary branches. When visited there were about 20 scholars present. JAMES MALONEY has kept school for 20 years. Scholars are of various denominations, male and female returns 82. Teaches the usual branches; uses National and other School Books. When visited there were about 20 scholars present. FRANCIS DOWLER has kept school for two and a-half years. Returns 52 scholars, two of which are R. Catholics, all males. Teaches (in addition to the usual branches) Composition, Recitation, Geometry, Algebra, Scripture Reading and Instruction; uses Books recommended by Board of Education at Toronto. Mrs. SPROULE has kept school for two and a quarter years. Twenty-five scholars, male and female, of various denominations. Teaches the usual branches, and needlework, Church of England Catechism, and Bible Reading, uses various school books. Mrs. CLORAN has kept school for seven years; returns 68 scholars (at intervals during the year) of various denominations, male and female. Teaches the usual branches, and uses National and other School Books. The Misses FRASER have kept school for nineteen months; have never received any support from Public Funds. Return 68 scholars, two of whom are R. Catholics, and ten male pupils under fourteen. Teaches the highest branches of female education, including Botany, Rhetoric, Drawing, French, Callisthenics, Music, Needlework, Geography, and the use of the Globes. The school opens with prayer, and Bible instruction is given to the scholars. Miss SIMPSON has kept school for nine months; has about 20 scholars, male and female, five of them R. Catholics. Teaches the simple branches of education for children, with Catechism and Christian instruction. Miss BURWISS has kept school for twelve months; school denominational; male and female. Eighteen pupils, 7 males, eleven females. Uses National School Books, and teaches the usual branches for children. JOHN ROBINSON has kept school for twelve months; has an average of thirty scholars of various denominations, males and females. Teaches the usual branches with rudiments of Latin.--The Superintendent, in presenting this Report on the general state of the schools, would beg leave to recommend that the Board would, if possible, divide the town into school sections, as required by law. Also, to establish a regular and uniform system in the school books to be used, and method of classification. The books most approved, are those published under the direction of the Commissioners of National Education in Ireland, and recommended by the Board of Education for Upper Canada, to be used in Canadian schools, by which means scholars, who by change of residence, may be removed to another school, may not labour under the disadvantage and loss by change of system; and to insist on the teacher's complying with the requirements of the School Act, in making their Quarterly and Annual returns, in conformity with the Forms, Regulations, and Instructions provided by the Chief Superintendent of Schools, which are in the possession of each qualified teacher.

The Superintendent would also recommend the Board of Trustees to appoint Local Committees for each school as provided by law, at as early a period as possible, on the judicious selection of which much will depend in securing the regularity and harmony in the working out the principles of the School Act, which, it must be obvious to the Board, is of paramount importance and highly essential to the attainment of a satisfactory result in their labours as Trustees.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

New Training Schools at Norwich, &c., England.—Arrangements are in progress for the erection of a Training School on a large scale for Schoolmistresses, in Norwich. A Training School for Schoolmasters is also to be erected at Chichester, with accommodation for a Principal, Vice-Principal, and 24 students. The building is to comprise a class-room, dining-room, and dormitory, in accordance with the requirements of the Committee of Council on Education. The cost of the proposed buildings at Chichester is estimated at about £4000, sterling.-[London News.

The EARL OF AMHERST has resigned his office of Vice President of the National Society for Education.-[Ibid.

Cambridge University.—The Le Bas Prize.-A sum amounting to about £1,920, Three per Cents, having been accepted by the University of Cambridge for the purpose of founding an annual prize, consisting of the interest of the above-mentioned fund, to be called the "Le Bas Prize," for the best English essay on a subject of general literature, such subject to be occasionally chosen with reference to the history, institutions, and probable destinies and prospect of the Anglo-Indian empire, the examiners have issued a notice, that the subject for the first prize is, "The historical and chronological determinations of the extent, duration, and succession of the several principalities established in Bactria and on the confines of India by Greek Princes after Alexander's invasion of India."- [London Watchman.

Grammar Schools in England.-In England and Wales there are 434 endowed Grammar Schools. Of these, the date of the foundation is ascertained in 301 cases, and unknown in 133. The oldest on record is that of Brackley, in Northamptonshire, which was founded in 1158; and the most recent that of Talkin, in Cumberland, in 1803.-[Ibid.

The New Colleges, Ireland.-It has been determined to open the new Queen's Colleges in Belfast, Cork, and Galway, in October next. Two of the principals, Sir Robert Kane and the Rev. Dr. Henry, are in London, and have had interviews with some Members of the Cabinet on the subject. The professors are soon to be nominated, and very liberal salaries are allowed, in order to secure persons fully qualified. There are to be twenty professors in each college. The professors, in the six following branches, are to have £250 per annum each :-The Greek language, history and English literature, logic and metaphysics, mathematics, natural philosophy. In the five following branches, the salary is fixed at £200 :— Chemistry, anatomy and physiology, natural history, modern languages, mineralogy and geology, and curatorship of museum. In jurisprudence and political economy, English law, civil engineering, and agriculture, each of the four professors is to have a salary of £150. In each of the following five branches the salary of the professor is to be £100.-Irish language, practice of medicine, practice of surgery, materia medica, and midwifery; but all the professors will be entitled to receive, in addition to the fixed salary, the regulated class fees, to be paid by the students attending the lectures. In each of the Colleges there will be forty-five junior scholarships of the value of £30 each. There are also to be senior scholarships, of the value of £50 each. A vast number of candidates for professorships, including some gentlemen distinguished in literature and science in England and Scotland, have already sent in their applications to the Irish Government.-[Chronicle.

School of Design in Belfast.—The Lord Lieutenant has caused an intimation to be forwarded here, that the Government have determined on the establishment of three schools of design in Ireland. One of these should, undoubtedly, be located in Belfast; and we understand that his Excellency is disposed to render every assistance towards that object, it the people of the town show that they are willing to do their part. A public meeting is called for Monday next, to ascertain the opinion of the ratepayers on the matter, which is one of very considerable importance to Belfast, and, indeed, to the province of Ulster generally. As might be expected a preliminary committee has been already formed.-[Northern Whig.

Education in Scotland.-The Scottish Educational Institute has issued its second Report, from which it appears that the body now consists of 386 fellows, 193 senior, and 121 junior licentiates, in all 700-a strength that is very creditable, and shows strikingly what Teachers and other professional persons can do when, instead of waiting for external means of elevation, they take their cause into their own hands. The attendance at the Edinburgh University is more than usually numerous this session, the number of matriculated students exceeding by 112 the number that was enrolled at the corresponding period of last year. The principal increase is in the law and literary faculties.-[London News.

Royal School of Armagh.—The Commissioners of Education are about to expend a large sum on the repair and improvement of the buildings of this school, especially of the dormitories, which are to be arranged on the plan adopted in the College of St. Columba, and which has been so highly approved of by all persons who have visited that establishment. Regulations have been recently laid down by the Commissioners respecting the admission of free day scholars into Armagh School, in accordance with which a free education is to be given to ten pupils, four of whom are to be admitted in the first year, four in the second, and two in the third. The free scholars are to be eligible from among the children of resident householders of the city of Armagh, whose houses are rated at ten pounds a-year ander the poor law valuation, and from the tenants of the school estate who

pay a rent of twenty pounds. The free day schol their admission be of the age of ten years at least, a age of thirteen. Candidates are to submit their na who is to examine and select such as he thinks most to benefit by the education afforded in the school; is to remain in the school free of charge after he has year. [Armagh Guardian.

Rev. Dr. Hincks.-It is reported that, in d others, the name of DR. HINCKS, of Killileagh, (nearr General of Canada) has been put forward in conne Bishopric of Down. He is well known to be one of not only in the diocese of Down, but in the kingdom. been a friend to the National system of Education, generally, and while a distinguished ornament of Tri we have no doubt, lend his influence to the carrying plans for advancing the interests of science and lite of Ireland. In private life he is in all respects most Ulster.

Queen's Colleges, Ireland.-The buildings in Cork, Galway, Belfast, and Maynooth, are procee tion, and our readers will have observed that the vari advertised as open to candidates. The architects of respectively, Sir Thomas Deane, Mr. Keene, Mr. L That at Belfast is the most forward, and will probably beginning of next year. The sites selected are abou the style of architecture adopted in each case is the College occupies three sides of a quadrangle. The e entrance front, is 290 feet 9 inches; of the east front west front, 191 feet. The library, to the right of the 56 feet, by 28 feet. The main quadrangle is 215 feet -[The Builder.

People's College, Nottingham.-A female a has been opened, in connection with the People's Coll The classes meet three times a-week. The school fee average attendance during the winter months has b The subjects of instruction are the ordinary branches o tion-reading, writing, and arithmetic, along with suc mar and geography as justice to the three fundamental b -[London Watchman.

Colleges in the United States.-There are no States, 119 Colleges: 13 of which, are under the direc 9 under the direction of the Episcopalians; 13 under Methodists; 14 under the direction of the Roman Ca direction of the Congregationalist; and 61, most of v direction of the Presbyterians.-[New-York Observer.

A True Daughter.-Millard Fillmore, Compt of New-York, and Vice-President elect, has a daugh State Normal School, Albany, who is qualifying herse Common Schools.--[ Baltimore Clipper.

Common Schools in Pennsylvania.-The Rep intendent shows that there are at present in that Sta which 360,605 scholars are instructed, at an annual cost of the female teachers receive but $72 a-year; and teachers but $144 a-year for their services.-[N. Y. A

Common School Fund and Normal School in Jersey.--From the Governor's Message to the Legisla its recent assembling, it appears that the Common Sch of January 1849, amounted to $380,448 33--which is $9,705 38 on its amount at the beginning of 1848. The Superintendent shows a decided improvement in the pu increased number taught, in the-large sum of money exp ral attention to the subject. The fund has so accum farther annual appropriation, and the Governor recom tees be authorized to increase the sum annually appropr of schools, and that power be given to the people to ra that purpose, at their annual town meetings. The plan which will come before the Legislature at its presen mended as one of the best methods of furnishing the s with competent teachers. Several townships have pe sion to levy a tax for the support of free schools.-N.

Journal of Education

FOR UPPER CANADA.

PINIONS OF THE CANADIAN PRESS.

UPPER CANADA.

From the St. Catherines Journal. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION.-We are in possession of the rst number of this invaluable periodical for 1849, and ertainly we must congratulate the Editor on his "Adress." The subject of this Address is, the comparative dvantages of "Free Schools," over any and all the ther systems ever tried in this or any other country. Every possible objection is either quoted or anticipatediscussed and answered-in this able document. The dvantages of the Free School system are so numerous, nd so palpable, that we think they only require to be nown in order to be appreciated-demanded by the eople, and properly sustained. We never desire a less nviable situation than that of Trustee under the present mperfect system-vacillating between an inadequate provision for a suitable Teacher, and his stern duty in he important office to which he has been unwillingly ppointed; anxious, on the one hand, to provide Education for the children of his Section, and on the other, estrained by the imperfect provision made by Law. The only objection, not anticipated, is that a large class of annuitants, not holding rateable property, yet no doubt Heriving, as all must, advantages from the Education of he Country, would escape without paying anything, or at least by paying a mere trifle. This, however, may De provided against. We recommend this document to every man anxious to be informed on this all-important question.

From the Toronto Patriot.

We beg to acknowledge the receipt of the first number of the second volume of this periodical. The first article s an Address from Dr. RYERSON, showing why the Common Schools should be supported by general taxaion, instead of being left, as at present (in general), to he whim or caprice of the parties who may make use of them for their children. The subject is well and successfully handled, and we feel ourselves almost convinced. We had prepared several long extracts from it, out are compelled to omit them from the pressure of Parliamentary intelligence. However, we strongly re commend our readers to read the whole article, aud udge for themselves.

From the Niagara Mail.

The first number of the second volume of this much esteemed and useful publication has come to hand, much mproved in appearance, and, as usual, highly interestng to all who are engaged in, or wish to be informed on, the subject of Education.-Several excellent plans of School houses, very neatly executed, make the number before us more interesting than usual. The increased expense thus incurred by the publisher, for the benefit of the people, should not be lost sight of, and, it is to be hoped, will be met by them generally with that encour. agement that so highly beneficial an enterprize deserves From the British Colonist.

The first number of the new series of the "Journal of Education for Upper Canada" has been received, and we have much pleasure in renewing our recommenda ion in favour of the work. The department of School Architecture has been introduced, as promised in the prospectus. and the number before us contains a variety of School-house plans, with explanations of the designs, which must be of great benefit to the community at arge. The successive numbers of the "Journal of Education" for the year 1848 were well stored with informa tion, not accessible to the general reader in other works or periodicals in this Province, and arrangements already made for the current year are full of promise for further improvement. The introduction of School Architecture, exhibiting drawings or engravings of the best and most suitable plans of School houses, we regard as an excellent feature in the work, from which great advantages must be derived by the Province at large.

From the Prescott Telegraph.

The first volume of this excellent educational journal is now completed, and with the January No. the work enters upon its second year We are glad to learn that the Journal is increasing in popularity and usefulness; and we hope it will be, as it deserves, amply supported by the people of this Province. We have no doubt that, under the able control of the talented editors, the "Journal of Education" will accomplish much good.

From the Perth Constitutional.

We have received the first number of the "Journal of Education for U. C." in its new shape. Though inended expressly for Canada, this is a periodical entitled to the support of every man who can read the English anguage, or who wishes that his children may be able

to do so.

From the Barrie Magnet.

We have received the "Journal of Education" for the month of January. In our next issue we will give a few extracts, and make a few remarks ourselves on the system of Free Schools, for it is important that not only the benefits resulting from a sound system of education should be well understood, but also that all persons, with or without families, should be convinced of the importance of it to themselves, and more particularly, that it would tend to well-directed enterprize, and consequently Eo a vast improvement in the Country.

From the Church.

We have already expressed our opinion that the design is good, and that such a publication, judiciously conducted, will be highly useful in promoting-as it proesses to do" the diffusion of information on the great work of popular education generally."

From the Christian Guardian.

The present number comes out much improved. It is regularly divided off into suitable departments, and among them we notice one," School Architecture" which is beautifully embellished with engravings. This department will be found very useful to Trustees of Schools In arranging for the accommodation of the teachers and children.

The "Journal of Education" deserves to be well supported by the public, and we see no reason why its circulation should not be increased four fold.

From the Simcoe Standard.

We have received the first number of Vol. II, of this excellent and highly useful work, in quarto form, but have not time to peruse it at present. In our next we shall give some extracts from the Address of the Chief Superintendent, on the subject of Free Schools.

From the Long Point Advocate.

We sat down to the perusal of the "Journal" rather prejudiced against it. Becoming interested in its contents, we read with a good deal of care, and must admit that we were agreeably disappointed. The articles are well written; and on the whole, we must say, that we consider the publication worthy of general encourage

ment.

From the Hamilton Spectator.

It is intended to make this volume even more interesting than the first, by the publication of approved designs for school-houses; for which drawings are now in course of preparation. The small, badly constructed, ill-lighted and ventilated, and in winter half-warmed edifices which are now so prevalent, are a positive disgrace to the country, and the Conductors of the "Journal of Education' are entitled to the gratitude, both of the rising generation, and of every inhabitant of the Province, for their movement in the matter. We beg once more to recommend the Journal to the cordial support of the Canadian public.

From the Guelph & Galt Advertiser.

This publication presents a respectable appearance. We are justified in saying that the talents of its Conductor will ensure for it a great degree of popularity, and, we hope, of usefulness.

From the Guelph Herald.

We anticipate a greatly increased circulation of this useful periodical, which its merits fully deserve.

From the Hamilton Gazette.

Especially should this work be in the hands of those who are far removed from "the busy hum of the city," who have no opportunity of communing with friends on the subject which is of vital importance to their progeny. The subject matter of the work is of a very instructive character and written in a terse strain.

From the Bytown Packet.

The "Journal of Education" contains many useful articles, and should be in the hands of all Schoolmasters and Superintendents.

From the Bytown Gazette.

We deem the present, a fitting opportunity of expressing our admiration of the ability with which the " Journal" has been conducted, and our best wishes for its future prosperity. The talented Chief Superintendent has devoted much time and labour to this work gratuitously, irrespective of his acknowledged assiduity in the discharge of the important duties of his office. The "Journal of Education," which was designed, and has been partially conducted by him, we regard as a most useful adjunct to the cause to which it is devoted, as a medium of disseminating information with respect to the working and details of the School Act, and establishing uniformity of system in all matters connected therewith. To increase this usefulness, an extensive circulation only is required, and we hope this may not be wanting.

From the Ottawa Advocate.

The "Journal" contains a large sum of valuable information; and we shall shortly take the opportunity of making use of portions of its contents, to advance the cause of Education in our own District.

From the Western Standard.

This valuable work which has for its object the advancement of education, and the establishment of a sound system of instruction throughout the Province, should be in the hands of every Parent, Trustee, and School Teacher.

From the Brantford Courier.

This "Journal" is a highly creditable publication, containing much useful information respecting Common School education, and we doubt not the labors of the Chief Superintendent will be fully appreciated in attempting to place the Educational system in Upper Canada on a better footing. The work is published in Toronto and sent to subscribers at a charge of one dollar per annum. We wish the learned Dr. the greatest success in the arduous undertaking.

From the Kingston Argus.

We direct attention to the Prospectus of the "Journal' of Education" for 1849. This interesting and useful publication is highly deserving of public patronage.

LOWER CANADA.

From the Montreal Register.

We are glad to learn that the success of the first year has proved so encouraging. The "Journal" is well conducted, and must be highly prized by Trustees and Teachers, for whose use it is primarily designed. It deserves to be patronized by all the friends of Education.

From the Montreal Witness.

This periodical is very ably conducted, and begins to be exceedingly Interesting. If generally read, it is likely to raise up an interest on the whole subject of education, and invest it with a dignity which has been sadly awantIng, hitherto, in Canada.

From La Minerve.

Cette intéressante publication se continue avec beau

coup de succés. Nous regrettons toujours que les insti. tuteurs et les habitans de nos campagnes n'aient pas l'avantage d'avoir, en langue française, un journal comme celui-là. Des publications de ce genre peuvent produire un bien immense.

From L'Avenir.

Nous voyons avec plaisir que son propriétaire se propose de l'améliorer de beaucoup au com.encement de cette année. Il contiendra à l'avenir des vignettes pour illustrer les differents sujets qui y seront traités. Cette publication mensuelle qui contient 403 pages par année ne coûte que 5s. d'abonnement.

College de Ste Anne, Lapocatiére,
District de Québec, 16 Janvier, 1849.

AJ G. HODGINS, Ecuyer, Toronto.
MONSIEUR,

Apprenant, par les Mélanges Religieur de Montréal, qu'il se public à Toronto un Journal d'Education du H. C., sous l'habile direction du Rév. Mr. RYERSON, je conçois le désir de prendre un abonnement à cette publication qui ne peut manquer d'être très intéressante

Ci-inclus sont 10s, pour payer 2 années, 1848 & 1849. Veuillez m'envoyer les Nos. du 1er volume déjà publié, et ceux du 2nd volume à mesure qu'ils le seront. Adresse "Rév. F. PILOTE, Collége de Ste. Anne, Lapocatière, Québec." J'ai l'honneur d'être, Monsieur, Votre très-humble Serviteur, F. 7. PILOTE, PTRE.,

Procureur.

From the British American Journal of Medical and Physical Science.

The "Journal" is neatly printed, and contains a variety of valuable information on the subject in question, addressed in an especial manner to the Upper Canadian population, but not the less useful and important out of that section of the Province. In superintending the important department of education in the sister Province, Dr. RYERSON moves in a sphere for which his talents eminently adapt him, and which will be reflected in this publication. The attempt to diffuse information in the way specified is praiseworthy, and we hope that an undertaking which promises to prove of such great utility, will be adequately sustained, for the subject appeals directly to the best feelings of every parent and philanthropist in the Province.

From the Quebec Berean.

The cause to which it is devoted is one in which we feel, and no one ought to do otherwise, the liveliest interest; and we earnestly wish that this periodical may subserve the ends of sound education, based upon Christian principle, and promoting the most important inte rests of the community.

From the Phillipsburg Weekly Gleaner.

We have received the first number of the second volume of the "Journal of Education." The contents are varied and interesting as usual. In this number we have some beautiful plans for School Architecture, as useful in this latitude as elsewhere, and as we are about to erect a building for the use of Schools in this place, we hope care will be taken to secure a good plan. We shall take an early opportunity of calling attention to the subject of Free Schools, so very ably discussed by the Rev. E. RYERSON, D. D.; in the mean time recommend. inging the Journal to all friends of youth.

We are authorized to say that the Rev. WM. SCOTT, of this place, will act as Agent for the "Journal of Education."

From "Renewed Remarks on the State of Education in Canada, ly 'L'”

No better "manual" can be put into the hands of our Members of Parliament, to prepare them for thoroughly understanding the merits of the Common School question than the U. C. Journal of Education." It contains a most valuable and instructive mass of information on every subject connected with the workings of different systems of public instruction, as now in operation, in every part of the world.

Symptoms of bad air in a School-room.]-Every man and woman, who received any portion of their early education in the common school, can testify to the narrow dimensions, and low ceiling of the school-rooms, and to the discomfort arising from the close, stagnant, offensive atmosphere, which they were obliged to breathe. Who does not remember the comparative freshness and vigor of mind and body with which the morning's study and recitations were begun, and the languor and weariness of body, the confusion of mind, the dry skin, the flushed cheek, the aching head, the sickening sensations, the unnatural demand for drink, the thousand excuses to get out of doors, which came along in succession as the day advanced, and especially in a winter's afternoon, when the overheated and unrenewed atmosphere had become obvious to every sense? These were nature's signals of distress, and who can forget the delicious sensations with which her balmy breath, when admitted on the occasional opening of the door, would visit the brow and face, and be felt all along the revitalized blood, or the newness of life with which nerve, muscle, and mind were endued by free exercise in the open air at the recess, and the close of the school? Let any one who is sceptical on this point visit

the school of his own section, where his ow condemned to a shorter allowance of pure air the State, and he cannot fail to see in the tenances of the pupils, the languor and especially by the younger children, and exh of the teacher, a demonstration that the atmo no longer such as the comfort, health and c teacher and pupils require.

Effects of bad air on the Health of Te In this way the seeds of disease are sow young, and especially among teachers of looking back," says the venerable Dr. Woo cation on school houses to the American I

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upon the languor of fifty years of labor a with many a weary day, I attribute a great mephetic air; nor can I doubt, that it has co and promising teachers to quit the employ doubt, that it has been the great cause of th habits and untimely decease." A physici selected two schools, of nearly the same belonging to families of the same condition o independent of the circumstances of their were known to affect their health. One hous ventilated-the other damp, and not ventil during a period of forty-five days, five scho sickness to the amount in the whole of twent during the same period of time and from the children were absent to an amount in all of five days, and the appearance of the chil by sickness indicated a marked difference in health.

The necessity of renewing the atmosphere from the consumption of the oxygen, and th of carbonic acid, but from the presence of ot