THE rich possess ample means to realize any theory they may chuse to adopt in the education of their children, regardless of the cost; but it is not so with him whose Subsistence is derived from industry.

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I was induced to establish several orders of merit, from conviction that emulation, well directed,...

I was induced to establish several orders of merit, from conviction that emulation, well directed,...

All are agreed, that the increase of learning and good morals are great blessings to...

All are agreed, that the increase of learning and good morals are great blessings to...

When obedience to the Divine precepts keeps pace with knowledge, in the mind of any...

When obedience to the Divine precepts keeps pace with knowledge, in the mind of any...

A spirit, breathing the language of independence, is natural to Englishmen, few of whom are...

A spirit, breathing the language of independence, is natural to Englishmen, few of whom are...

We daily witness the beneficial effect produced to the community by the institution of premiums,...

We daily witness the beneficial effect produced to the community by the institution of premiums,...

A system of education, which would not gratify this disposition in any party, is requisite,...

A system of education, which would not gratify this disposition in any party, is requisite,...

The complaint of bad pay, and difficulty in obtaining it, is almost generally reiterated through...

The complaint of bad pay, and difficulty in obtaining it, is almost generally reiterated through...

May this plain statement of facts prevail on the friends of the rising generation to...

May this plain statement of facts prevail on the friends of the rising generation to...

Mankind are divided into sects, and individuals think very differently on religious subjects, from the...

Mankind are divided into sects, and individuals think very differently on religious subjects, from the...

At a moderate calculation, among a million of persons inhabiting the metropolis, there are, at...

At a moderate calculation, among a million of persons inhabiting the metropolis, there are, at...

I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the...

I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the...

Female schools might be comprised in the list of those worthy the public patronage, with...

Female schools might be comprised in the list of those worthy the public patronage, with...

My school is attended by near three hundred scholars.

My school is attended by near three hundred scholars.

Many thousands of youth have been deprived of the benefit of education thereby, their morals...

Many thousands of youth have been deprived of the benefit of education thereby, their morals...

In such a case, it would be almost sure of success, if the active members...

In such a case, it would be almost sure of success, if the active members...

This system of encouragement proves serviceable as a preventive of punishment, the attainment of the...

This system of encouragement proves serviceable as a preventive of punishment, the attainment of the...

The institution of a public library, containing books on education, would be well adapted for...

The institution of a public library, containing books on education, would be well adapted for...

IT is difficult to speak or write with becoming moderation or propriety, on topics to...

IT is difficult to speak or write with becoming moderation or propriety, on topics to...

A national evil requires a national remedy; let not this any longer be delayed: let...

A national evil requires a national remedy; let not this any longer be delayed: let...

The sincere teachers of their youth should be met, not with an intention to dictate...

The sincere teachers of their youth should be met, not with an intention to dictate...