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VOL. II.
ATHENS, GEORGIA, JANUARY 25, 1831,
'he Southern Banner,
IS mi LISl ED IX THE TOWX OF ATHENS, GEOEUIA,
EVERY SATURDAY,
151 ALBO!\ CHASE.
TERMS.—Three dollars per year, payable In ad.
sco, or Fo lr dollars if delayed to the end of tlie
r. The 1 ittor amount will lie rigidly exacted ol
»’ho fi.il t o meet their paymonts in advance.
»o subscription received for less than one year, un-
i the. nion y is paid in advance ; and no paper will
[discontinu ed until all arrearages are paid, except
Ihc option of the publisher. A failuro on the part
lubscribD! s to notify us of their intention of re-
ipiisluno'/it, accompanied with the amount duo, will
considers* i ns equivalent to a now engagement, and
ors sent ccordingly.
UiviiuTJSt cents will bo inserted at the usual rates.
TA11 Lo-tora to the Editors on matters connected
the *’*' Wi»hmont, must be post paid in order to
ro atter. ion.
„ Notice of the sale C* Inndand Ncgrbesby Ad-
nistrators Exocutors, or Guardians, must be pub.
ed sixty days previous to the day of sale.
Phe sale - if Personal Property, in like manner,
l bo pub! And forty days previous to the day of sale.,
sotico to debtors and creditors of an estate, must be
.inked fifty days.
iotico tli.it Application will he made totlio Court
Jrdiunri, for Leave to sell Land or Negroes, must
| published /oar months.
fotico t iat Application will be undo for Lottersof
[niinistrc lion, must be published thirty days, and
i Letters of Dismission, six months.
It. B. liORD & CO.
[AVI.’ recently openod, and arc now offering for
sale, at the store lately occupied by B. B. Lord,
| ex tens vc and valuable stock of
atehes? Jewelry* &c.
bich tl oj’ have selected with great care in the
v-Yoi k Market. Tiieir list of Gooffs will shov.
st b) -Jiment superior i:t sine, quality and elegance,
mv tiling of the kind that can be found in the up.
jntry of Georgia. Among their most prominent
tides -nay be enumerated the following:
Golil Chronometer
'Watches.
CJoM and Silver Le
ver, <!o.
Gold and Silver L'Epine
Vertical, do.
and Gentlemen's Gold neck, watch and guard
of various descriptions.
' and Gentlemen's Gold Seals and Keys.
P.U11CO, Coral, Agate, f
iier .ld, Ruby, Enamelled \ SlfCHSt E*I1SS,
lintings, Topaz, Garnet, /
■urban, Jwl, Aqui-Mari- i a *‘* r “ *“» el
Turquois, Pearl, Paste / Rfi
Diamond, >
bid and Plated Medallions and Miniature Lockets.
-ALSO—
few Clocks and Mantel Time.Picccs.
Fancy and Work Boxes,
at Jemen’s Dressing Cases,
table Writing Desks.
Ir U Lamps.
and Branch plated Candlesticks, Snuffers and
Prays.
tod Fruit Baskets and Castors,
itt .ni i Coffee and Tea Setts,
sket Books and Wallets.
Leather and Bead Purses.
>.-y Tablets.
trk Gammon Boards and Chess Men.
kthematical Iastrumcuts.
files Bolt Buckles and Slides.
Gold, Silver,
Steel, and
Vi \ UiMHI. ■■ pi atcd
Spectacles.
and Silver Ever Pointed Pencil Cases,
a Andirons, Shovels and Tongs.,
ier Table, Tea, Dessert and Mustard Spoons,
r and Peail Salt Spoons,
r Sugar Tongs and Soup Ladles,
r anil Plated Butter Knives,
iv Transfer Boxes and Prints*
Cutlery.
ers’ Pen and Pocket Knives,
rs of various kinds and qualities,
handled Table Knives and Forks, in setts of
pieces.
Insical Instruments.
:ort Horns and Trumpets.
Bugles.
ns of various qualities,
irioucts anil Flageolets.
Silver Keyed cocoa-wood Flutes, lined.
punon and Ootavo Flutes,
sisal Boxes.
ildren’s Rattles and Whistles.
GOOD ASSORTMENT OF—
Valiiing Canes.—Also—Rifle end Smooth-Bore
Canes, (i now article.) Double barrelled Guns.
&c. Ac.
bthens, Dee. 21—40tf.
WM. L. MITCHELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ATHENS, GEO.
W ILL practico in tlio- Western Circuit, and ad.
joining Counties of the Northern and Ouk-
iliulgeo Circuits, in which business may be confided
to him.
Jau. 4—42—tf.'
ATHENS
Male Academy.
M U. HILLYER, who was expected to tako charge
of the Male Academy in this place, having re.
ceivod the uppoiutment of Tutor in Franklin College,
the Trustees have not been able to make arrange,
moots for tha commencement of the School, so soon
as was expected.
The Trustees now take pleasure in announcing to
the public, tnat the School will certainly open on
the 22d in.-,;, unfi^f tho instruction of Mr. MOSES
IP. DOBBINS, whoso known rapacity and long ex-
pcrienco, eminently entitle him to pu'uiir "onfideace.
It is hojicd that those who wish to avail themselves
of the advantages of the Institution, will be prompt
in their application.
The terms of tuition will be $7,50 per quarter pay.
able in advance, to Mr. E.'L. Newton, Treasurer of
the Board.
By order the Board.
WILLIAM BEARING, Chairman.
Athens, Jan. 15.—44—if.
Athens Female
ACADEMY.
fllHIS Institution will ho ojiened on tbo FIRST
JL MONDAY IN JANUARY NEXT, under tho
joint dircction'of tho subscribers. A sufficient-num
ber of competent assistants will at all times bo pro
vided.
Rates of Tuition, (payable in advance\)
For Scholars instructed i: Spelling, Reading, Wri
ting and Arithmetic, as far as Vulgar Fractions,
(Smith’s System,) $4 00 per qr.
Same—with English Grammar and
Geography, $7 00 “
Rhetoric, History,.Use of Globes, Nat
ural Philosophy, Chemistry, Astro
nomy, Latin and Greek Languages,
. and the Mathematics, $8 00 “
Instruction will be given In tho French Language.
The Music Room, as heretofore, will be occupied
by MRS. WALTHALL, whoso knowledge of the
science, and experience in teaching, need no com-
mendution. *
Drawing and Fainting will be taught in tha Aca
demy.
The School will be provided with Apparatus for
illustration in tho different sciences.
There will bo monthly examinations without any
previous preparation.
Scholastic Year—Ten Months.
O’ Boarders will be received in the family of the
Senior Principal, residing on the premises.
WM. B. TAYLOR, > . . . . .
HUNT i Associate i i m cipals.
Nov. 9.—3-ltf.
GEORGIA
RAIL ROAD.
g N conformity with the act to incorporate tho Geor-
-B. gia Rail Road Company, Books of Subscription
for TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED Shares
of one hundred Dollars each, of the capital stock of
said company, will be opened at the office of William
L. Mitchell, Esq. in the town of Athens, on Monday
the 3d day of February next.
The Books will bo kept open for ten days, between
the hoars of 9 in the forenoon and 3 in the afternoon,
during which time the commissioners will receive
from individuals, corporations, or companies, sub
scriptions for so many shares as they may see fit to
subscribe for, not exceeding one hundred, until three
days shall have expired, and after that for any num
ber of tho remaining shares they may think proper;
on the condition that at tho time of subscribing there
shall be paid down to tho commissioners, or a majo
rity of them, fixe dollars on each share subscribed.
Tho remainder of each share may be called for in
instalments of not more than 15 dollars, in periods of
not less than six months ;* making, in all, not more
than ninety-fice dollars on each share, in three years.
The company, under tho charter, have the exclu
sive right to construct and uso the said rail road,
and all other rail roads they may choose to make
within 20 miles on cither side of it, for thirty-six
years; and to charge 50 cents freight per hundred
pounds, on produce and merchandize, and 10 cents
per cubic foot ou articles of measurement carried 109
miles; and five cents per mile for passengers.
The stock of the company is exempted from taxa
tion for seven years from and after tho completion of
the said rail roads, or anyone of them;, and after
that, shall be subject to a tax not exceeding one half
per cent, on the net proceeds of thoir investments.
For a full view of the rights and privileges grant-
d to tho company, the public arc referred to the
charter itself, as published in the Georgia Journal of
the 1st January inst. and the Banner of this data.
WILLIAM WILLIAMS,
WILLIAM DEARING,
STEVENS THOMAS,
JAMES CAMAK,
Commissioners. .
Jan. 11—13—3t.
■<gSR^
Valuable Property
FOR SALE,
D A GREAT BARGAIN OFFERED,
HE Subscriber offers for sale liis Plantation in
Ticiggs County, containing upwards of
3000 Acres ol* LnniT
iig on, and extendir" at lr ia t six milos along, the
UiUjgeo River, eighteen miles below Macon and six
cs from Marion, the road from tho latter place to
•rv, Houston county, running through it, with half
Ferry, across tho Ocinulgoc, which belongs to' tho
i* at ion. A Iso,
50 Eikely Negroes,
ig them a good Plantation Blacksmith, with a
sot of Tools.
i the premises, is a good framed Dwelling House,
a, Gin Houso and Saw Gin; a Saw and Grist
, on a tolerable stream of water—a good stock
Mules, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, besides a full sup.
’ of Provisions, Pork, Corn, Fodder, - &c. doc. for
next year, and all tho uocessaiy conveniences for
i, such as Wagon, Carta, Oxen, &c. dec. with
present crap now under preparation. All of
h will bo sold with tho Plantation,
credit of one and two yean will be giveo if de-
, for undoubted Notes.
nons desirous of purchasing will call on his
it on the premises, and examine tho property.
R. JL MUSGROVE.
Augusta. Jan. 3,1831.—43—eow6m.
CASH STORE.
T HE subscriber is now receiving and offers for
sale, at tho Middle Tenement of E. L. Newton's
Store, a general assortment of
Family Groceries,
—CONSISTING OF
Sugars, Coffee, Molasses, Salt,
• FLOUR, (inorthern) <$• BUCK-WHEAT.
l Mackerel,'Nos. 1 & 2.
FISH. Salmon No. 1, in small kegs for families.
t Dry Cod.
jg-;-.-. TEAS, Imperial, Hyson and Sou-
^ Vi chong. _ -
FRESH ^ CANDLES, Sperm and Tallow.
TEAR. Tobacco and Cigars.
=a==r* Turpentine SOAP.
Potatoes, Apples, Onions, llice, and Cheese.
Raisins, Dates and Figs.
Currants and Cranliorries.
Pepper, Spice and Cinnamon.
Cloves, Nutmegs and Indigo.
Chocolate and Mustard.
Vinegar and Pickled Tongues.
Wines of all kinds.
London Porter.
—ALSO—
Nails, Spades, Shovels, Axes, &c
ALSO
2090 pr. Shoes,
.Of all kinds, from the thick Brogan for Negroes,
to the fine satin, Lady's Slipper—Among which are
SO, pr. Elastic Over-Shoes,
Lined and bound, with Soles—which will be sold at
wholesale or retail.
ALSO, ON CON8ISNMBNT
A Lot of Wool and Cotton
CARDS,
Of all sizes', for Machines—Together with au assort
ment of -•
Crysfalized Ornaments,
For dressing Cakes—CANDIES, JELLIES, &c
UTAH of which will be sold Cheap for Cash.
S. TENNEY.
Athens, Jan. 4—42tf.
i Farm,
vhich
VALUABLE
PLANTATION and.mills
For Sale,
W ILL be sold at Watkinsville on the first Tues
day in February next, at public outcry, the
valuable plantation on which Robert Love now re-
sides; containing eleven hundred acres, a largo
portion of which is woodland. On the premises are
good Grist and Saw Mills, Cotton Masbine, &.c.—
Persons wishing to purchase, will do well to examine
the property os it will be sold for cash and without
reserve. •
Warrantee titles wilt be given
JOHN NISBET.
Jan. 4—42—ids.
For Sate or Re»t>
T HE HOUSE AND LOT on which the sub
scriber resides, situated in the Western, part of
the Town of Athens. Il is pleasantly situated, and
well calculated to accommodate comfortably a small
family. Persons wishing to purchase or rent, win
apply to Mr. - N. F. Prince.
JAMES B. DAVENPORT.
.Tail. 11—43—4t.
PROSPECTUS
OP THE
standard of Union
AND
FREE TRADE ADVOCATE.
T HE extensive patronage bestowed by our fellow-
citizens upon the Standard of Union, assures
us that wo have not labored in vain ; and the desires
o generally expressed by its friends, to seo it placed
in a position where its advantages of information and
increased circulation would be more certainly united,
ivc have determined to remove it to Milledgerille,
where its Editorial columns will continue to be con-
ducted by its former Editor, Thomas Haynes, Esq.
The principles which it has heretofore advocated,
it shall continue to maintain, with increased energy.
It shall bs the Standard of Union—It shall sup
port and defend “ the Union of all the States’* as tho
>nly means of preserving “ the sovereignty and in
dependence of each.”
It shall be a free press, and will speak of men,
measures and parties with becoming freedom.
It will continue, as it has done, to inculcate those
great and wholesome truths upon which our fathers
so firmly asserted and so gallantly maintained the
sovereignty, tho' Union and independence ’ of the
United States.
We shall, at the same time, oppose any and every
abuse and usurpation of power by the Federal Goy.
eminent, by all constitutional means ; and as zealous
ly oppose all rash and reckless movements by States
calculated to jeopardize the harmony of our blessed
Union, “until the accumulation of oppression,-shall
outweigh the evils of separation.”
Wc believe man is capablo of self-government,
end wc will not be instrumental in arresting the ex
periment now in progress, by which alone this great
problem can be solved ; because vre desire to see tho
principles of the American Revolution acted out,
that the world may know, whether mankind arc wor.
thy the blessings of liberty and independence, or
whether from their own weakness and folly, they are
the natural subjects of anarchy and despotism.
We have too much confidence in the wisdom and
I'nnness of our institutions, in the patriotism and in.
telligence of the people,to question the final and glo
rious triumph of republican government over all
others.
The present aspect of affairs in Georgia, demands
the active service of every friend of the Union. The
disorganizing doctrine of Nullification, is at this mo
ment, menacing the foundations of our government,
and if suffered to triumph, will destroy the fairest fab
ric of liborty, which was ever erected by tho wisdom
of'man.
It shall be our business, as it has been through our
brief career, to strip it of its gaudy and alluring deco
rations, and hold it up to the public gaze, deformed
and loathsome as it itt.
As it regards men, we shall judge them by. their
acts, and speak of them as we think. For one, wo
shall stick to old Hickory, until he commits some
more damning act; than preserving this Union from
tho rain and desolatifin meditated against it by “ John
Caldwell Calhoun” and his minions; nor shall wo
abuse him for a tyrant and despot until we' shall have
rendered about as much service to our country as ho
has done.
The. compromise tariff act of 1633, shall continue
tn moot our most untiring and vindictivo opposition.
Wc consider it tho result of a corrupt combination
for selfsh purposes alone, and that'it is the com.
mencoment of a system of taeasi^cs intended finally
t;» release every ®rticle Oi iuxury entirely from taxa
tion, an _ Uicr^y t 0 throw the whole Imrdcn of tho
I t'-VZ uao npon articles of prime necessity.
For tho spirit and ability with which we shall at.
tack the principles of our a4fesarics and defend our
own, ye must refer our readers to tho Standard from
its commencement to the present; with the further,
assurance, that wo feel an additional motive to in-
croaso our energies, from the very kind and indnl-
g ant manner in which our feeble efforts, in a good'
cause, have been regarded by a large portion of our
fellow-citizens.
As soon as new materials can be obtained, the pa-
par will be enlarged, and every exertion made to ren
der it an interesting and valuable Journal. In the
mcan'timo, we beg oar patrons to bcarwith tho size
of our sheet, keeping this truth in constant remem
brance, that a little of a good thing is better then a
great, deal of & bad one. *
In tho patronage which we seek, in the prosecu.
t ion of oar labors, we look to the Union party alone.
If it does not support os we most sink by the way;
for we claim no kindred with nullification, and its vo
taries feel no sympathies for us.
We have waived with tho doctrine, and havo dealt
oar blows with no sparing hand—wo ask no aid from
tlio enemy. P. L. ROBINSON.
Sparta, December 7,1833.
WJH. C. WAY—Agent*
(Next door to Messrs. Turpin dp D'Antignac,)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA,
O FFERS for sale to his friends and the public, a
great variety of STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS, wbich were chiefly selected by him.
self the last summer, and previously to tho rise of
Goods in New-York, (while ho was on .there,) and
whick^vill be sold at a vory small advance for cash
or good paper, viz.
4-4, 7-8 rich chintz Calicoes, assorted colors and
patterns. . -
4-4, 7-8 do. do.-French and English col’8 Muslins.
Scarlet and light chintz Calicoes for Children.
Black and white Muslins and Calicoes, for second and
deep mourning.
Do. do. striped and figured Ginghams, do. do.
Fink, blue, lilac, buff and purple striped Ginghams,
very fine.
Striped muslin pattern Ginghams—a new article.
4-4 light figured small patterns French Muslins, and
4-4 Calicoes, for Children’s wear.
4-4 and 6-4 cheeked and plaid white Muslins.
6-4 nainsook, jaconet and muU do. very fine.
“ book and plain clear Lawn.
4-4, 8-4 plain and figured Swiss Muslins, assorted
qualities and patterns.
4-4 and 6-4 superfine and common Cambric Muslins.
4-4 and 6-4 superfine cotton Cambrics.
Thread Laces, Edgings and Insertings, all widths.
Inserting and scolloped Trimmings, assorted on thin
book and jaconet Muslins.
Rich plain and figured Bolt Ribbons, assorted.
Black, white and colored watered do. * . do.
Colored tafieta Ribbons, assorted, nos. 1 to 22.
Cap gauze and satin Ribbons.
Ladies’ assorted II.’s Gloves, all colors.
do. do. fur lined do. and Walking Shoes,
do. black and white English and French heavy
Silk Stockings. ■— — — — -
do. white, black, slate cotton and worsted do.
Misses and Children’s white and scarlet worsted and
cotton do. and Bootees. *
A130—
6-4 super Merino Cloths and Circassians, of
all colors and qualities.
5-4, 6-4 super black merino Bombazines.
Black Italian, Gros de Swoir and Poult de
Soir SILKS.
Rich fancy colored do. of brown, slate, pea
green, bottle, lilac, fawn, claret and crimson.
ALSO
From the Dublin'University Magazine.
SUMMER RECOLLECTIONS.
*Tis sweet—’tis sweet—the summer dream
That haunts us in our winter hours ; -
The murmur’d music of a stream,
Tho voice of birds—the breath of flowers,
And the worm breeze that lightly heaves
The waters and the whiep’ring loaves.
There is a dream, more sadly sweet,
When, summer years of youth return ;
And hearts that wo no more may meet,
As fondly beat, as truly burn,
And eyes weep back to ue’ awhile,
The sadness of their parting smile.
It comes like music heard at night.
Like dew ,upcn tho (trooping flowers,
Like morn’s first dawning to their sight
Who darkly dwell in icy bowers,
To him who long hath felt depart
The light of hope and bloom of heart.
Not yet—not yet the summer bloom
Of my young heart had died away;
There is a twilight in the gloom,
A ling’ring smile—a farewell ray,
A hope of rapture, kindling yet,
A halo from the sun that’s set! 1
ssmttftifott.
Twisted Silk, Ilcrnani, Thibet wool and othor rich,
est Silk and Wool SHAWLS, in great variety.
Extra size scarlet merino LONG SHAWLS, war-
ranted all wool.
5-4,6-4 and 10-4 real IRISH SHEETINGS, all of
linen and most approvod bleach.
44 and 7-8'soft finish IRISH LINENS, warranted
all linen and best of bleach, (on grass.)
5-4 and 8-4 Links Damask Diaters.
Extra fine LONG LAWNS, equally approved fac-
tory, 3-4 and 7-8 wide, quite undressed.
—A GREAT VARIETT OT—
English and American Long Cloth and Cotton
- — ShMiiigS^all prices.
Brown Shirtings, and 6-4 brown Sheetings.
Bird’s-Eye, Russia and Scotch linen toweling Diapore.
Clark’s spool Cotton.
Tapes, Ncodlcs and Fins, &c. &c.
Jan. 18—44tF-
OCrBook and Job Printing neatly and ac.
ntratcK executed at this Office.
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-Si ' No 9, Franklin place, Philadelphia.
Nov. 1,1833.
COUNTY LYCEUMS.
At a meeting of the * Teachers’ Society of
the State ofGcargia,’ recently held in Savan-
nah, the subject of County Lyceums was dis
cussed, at considerable length, and a commit
tee appointed to report on the expediency of
introducing them through the State. The
committee reported as follows.
*« Your committee, believing tho organiza
tion of County Lyceums the first and most
efficient measure to secure the objects of
this Society, and to advance the cause of ed
ucation throughout the State, propose the fol
lowing resolutions :
“ Resolved 1st. That a committee be ap-
pointed to prepare a circular, giving a brief
exposition of the plan and advantages of such
institutions, with the form of a constitution an
nexed ; and that the editors in this State be
requested to publish the'same.
“ 2. That all the teachers, and other mem-
bers of this Society, be requested to use their
influence to accomplish this object, in their
respAtivc counties, and to induce their
friends to make similar exertions in other
counties.
' « 3. That cabinets of Natural History
are important objects of County Lyceums,
and well calculated to promote the general
cause of education. It is therefore recom
mended that measures be speedily taken to
introduce them into lyceums, schools, and
other literary institutions.” v
The above report was unanimously adopt
ed, and the undersigned were' appointed a
committee to carry the resolutions into effect.
In complying with the duties assigned them,
*thc committee present the following circular,
to which they invite the attention of the
friends of education through the State. The
objepts and plan of a County Lyceum will
be seen in the annexed form of a Constitution.
Tho following are some of the advantages
which have resulted, and are anticipated
from the proposed institutions.
1. Raising the qualifications of teachers, and
consequently the character of the schools under
their charge. Monthly, quarterly, or semi-an
nual meetings of th% teachers and other
friends of education, for tho purpose of aiding
each other in their responsible and dignified
profession, is a prominent object of County
Lyceums. At these meetings, favorable op
portunity is given for teachers to become ac
quainted with each other’s modes and im
provements in teachiug ; and to learn the
progress and improvements of education. m
other parts of the .world.
With improvements in modes of teaching,
a new interest is excited, and new efforts are
called forth among teachers ; -and the co-ope
ration of parents for the advancement of the
great cause, in which they no less than' tea-
chers are interested, is secured. In this
way, County Lyceums, in many parts of our
.country, have already done much to raise the
character and extend the usefulness of schools
and to diffuse useful knowledge among all
classes of tho community.
The establishment and patronage of Ly
ceum Seminabies, or Manual Labor Schools.
No subject relating to the general, and high-
est interests of our nation, has more complete
ly secured public feeling, and public confi
dence, that the principle of self education and
self support as the foundation. of literary in-
stitutiens. Any one, who will examine the
subject, will probably be satisfied, that there
is up medium or agency, r by which -manual
labor and self.supporting schools can be so suc
cessfully established, in all sections, and for
•all classes of our Republic, as by counties* for
the general advancement of education. The
friends of education in any one, even the
smallest of tho eleven huudred counties in
oar Uffion, must surely bo able to sustain an
institution, whose fundamental principle is
self-support. And where can the example
be set, with greater propriety; or with better
prospect of success, than in Georgia?
3. The introduction of a System of Cir
cuit Teaching, through the medium of week
lv, semi-weekly, or semi-monthly .schools,
to be under the charge of well qualified and
experimental teachers. While such a sys
tem possesses great power and many advan
tages, as applied to any portion of oar coun
try, in new and thinly settled sections, it is
eminently appropriate, aqd even indispensa
ble for giving every child the first rudiments
of an education. Besides bringing within tho
pale of instruction, many more Children, it
will give to all who are instructed, fh.Q ad
vantages of more highly qualified teachers,
than - can possibly be supported in daily-
schools. A system of circuit teaching, or of
weekly schools, would hol'd a moat intimate
and interesting connection with the Lyceum
•eminarics just mentioned ; as they would
furnish teachers, and other facilities for car-
rying them on, wherever such seminaries'
are, or may be established.
4. Cabinets of Natural History and of the
Useful Arts. Specimens of the works of our
Creator, and of the? productions of art, are a
source of such rich and high enjoyment, to
evety rational mind'; and are atteuded with
So many advantages, of practical, moral and
religious character, ns to remove all doubts
of their-importance in Iy0eum3, schools, and
families. And it is truly gratifying to ob
serve the rapid and even unparalleled-progress
this subject is making, as a department of ed
ucation, and in every section of our .country.
By the agency of County Lyceums, it is be
lieved that this work of national, as Well as
of individual interest, can be forwarded with
greater rapidity and success, than by any
other measure which is, or con be devised.
It therefore presents one strong reason for
the general and immediate organization of
such societies throughout our country.
5. Itinerating Libraries. - In Scotland and
some other parts of Europe, libraries are col-
Jected, divided in separate portions and dis.
tributed into several parishes, or districts, and ,
once in six weeks, or three months, or other
periods, they arc again collected, and again »
distributed, so os to give all concerned tho
advantage of several hew libraries in tho -
course of a year ; and that, at a very trifling
expense. What prevents such a plan being
carried into effect by the agency of County
Lyceums, in- all the counties of our Union f
6. County Maps. The numerous and im
portant advantages derived from accurate
state maps, and in some instances from maps
of counties and towns, furnish sufficient proof
that a more complete system and supply of
these Useful and efficient instruments of.-
knowledge, is a measure of great importance
in the cause of universal education. Andiv
must be evident to- every otic, that if County
Lyceums were established throughout this,
or any other State, they might furnish such
maps of a most perfect character, and. in full
supply.
The foregoing with numerous other advan
tages, which have resulted or are anticipa
ted from tho operation of County* Lyceums,
lead to a confident belief Jhat the’introduction
of them into the eleven hundred - counties Of
the United States, is better calculated to ex-
tend-the blessings of education to every child,
and every citizen of the American Republic,
than any other measure which can be pro
posed. And when this measure is carefully
and candidly examined, it is believed that it
will be found to be entirely feasible ; and in
counties where the population is small and
scattered, that something of tlie kind is indis
pensable for giving every child tho slightest
opportunity for intellectual and moral im» _
provement.
Under these considerations, the commit
tee submit the proposed measures to the friends
of education in this State, with great confi
dence of their approbation, and . with strong -
hopes that it will secure their efforts and gen-
eral co-operation for carrying it into effect.
WM. H. WILLIAMS, 1
T. B. SLADE, V Committee.
W. BAIRD, )
Savannah, Dec. 18, 1833.
CONSTITUTION.
Art. 1. This Association shall bo called'
^County Lyceum.
Art. 2. The object of this Lyceum shall
be the advancement of education, through the
medium pf schools and the LvceUm System id
this County, and to co-operate w f ith similar
societies in this and other States throughout
the Union. . " ,
Art. 3. Any person may he a niember of
the Lyceum by paying two dollars, jannually,
A lifo membership shall be twenty dollars. .
Art. 4. The officers of the Lyceum shall'
be a President, one or more. Vice Presidents,
a Treasurer, Recording and Corresponding
Secretaries, five Curators, and one or moro
Delegates to attend the meetings of the State
Society of Teachers, or of the National Lyce. r
urn. - .
Art. 5. The Curators shall be the Execu-
tive Committee and general agents of the Ly*
ceum, the other officers shall perfornj the du
ties usually implied in their several offices.
Art. 6. .The Lyceum shall bold month!}',
or quarterly meetings, at stich times and plapos
as may bo appointed. At the one wuich may
die selected as the annual meeting,-the offi-
ccrs of the Society shall bp elected.
Art. 7. The Lyceum shall take measure*
to procure a Cabinet of Natural History, and
an itinerating or Circulating Library; employ
an n-ent; patronize circuit-Teachers, or Ly r
ceum proressore, to give Lectures and other
kinds o( instruction, to aid in collecting cabin-
ets, and s0 co-operate with all the Teacher*
in the County.
Art. 8. The Lyceum may adopt such reg.
ulations and by-laws as shall be necessary
for the management and use of the cabinet, for
holding meetings, or otherwise for Ihc-ir inter
est.- - f fee-
Art.'9. This constitution'may bo altered
or amended by vote of two-thirds present at
any regular meeting.
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