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The history of the recent Arctic Expedition, which he commanded, is well known to every American. Tributes to his memory are coming from every city and hamlet in the land. The death of no man in the present century has been so deeply, so universally mourned. "His career was a matter of national pride, and his death is a matter of national lamentation. His was a character singu. larly grand in its separate elements, and matchlessly beautiful in the harmony of their combinations. The powers of a naturally keen and comprehensive mind had been strengthened by earnest culture, and developed in the widest range of practical and scientific attainments-and these in all their fullness consecrated to the loftiest aims of beneficent usefulness.

"His intellect was at once strong and beautiful-keenly analytical with the severest philosophy-and exquisitely imaginative with the loftiest poetry. The combinations of his moral character were still more remarkable and wonderful. To the truest and tenderest sensibility were added the most iron will and the most indomitable decision; and with a dauntless bravery that equaled the glorious chivalry of the old ideal and fabulous heroism, was blended a calm, practical judgment a marvelous and majestic patience-a beautiful simplicity and modesty; all rarely equaled in human biography. Meanwhile, suffusing all that character as with a heavenly light, and blending all its rare qualities as with a Divine solvent into one exquisite amalgam-there was a living and controlling purity which made the whole man a living sacrifice to his fellows, and laid down all the spoils and trophies of his triumphs at his Master's feet. Qualities seldom combined, and indeed seemingly antagonistical, were found in his heart and life, each in fullest power, and all in loveliest harmony. He thought like a philosopher he wrote like a poet-he acted like a hero-he felt like a child-he lived like a man-he prayed like a Christian."

- The practice in Object Lessons, in primary grades, should not be confined to the school room. History and Geography should begin at home. If we want a boy to know some day the families of the Herods and the Cæsars, let him start by learning who were his grandfather, aunts, uncles, cousins, &c. So of places and current events. The things that touch us nearest should interest us most. Geography should begin from the school walls. Which side of the room does the sun rise on? Does Main St. extend east or north? Topography should precede Geography.

In attendance recently at a semi-monthly meeting of the Principals of the Cincinnati Public Schools we were pleased with the evidences that the simplest means were to be taken in each of their schools to develop the natural powers of the minds of their pupils, not to cram them with lessons learned by rote.

The Teachers of the several schools agreed that the exercise for the next two weeks shall be on objects, a knowledge of which is obtained by the sense of seeing. Pupils to give the names, spelling the words, also classifying, as to parts, colors, etc. Teachers writing legibly on the blackboard the various names to be copied by pupils on their slates.

Moral instruction is systematically given. A narrative is read, say from Cowdery's Lesson, and commented on. The last theme was, "Think, speak and act the truth." The next subject for illustration is, "Do good to all as you have the opportunity."

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SPEAK EVER GENTLY.

Speak ever gently to the child so guileless and so free,

Who, with a trustful, loving heart, puts confidence in thee;

Speak not the cold and careless thoughts which time has taught thee well,
Nor breathe a word whose bitter tone distrust might seem to tell.

If on that brow there rests a cloud, however light it be,

Speak loving words, and let him feel he has a friend in thee;
Nor ever send him from thy side, till on his face shall rest
The joyous look and beaming smile, that mark a happy breast.

Oh! teach him, this should be our aim, to cheer the aching heart,
To strive, where thickest darkness reigns, some radiance to impart;
To spread a peaceful, quiet calm, where dwells the noise of strife,
Thus doing good and blessing all, to spend the whole of life.

To love, with pure affections deep, all creatures great and small,
And still a stronger love to bear for Him who made them all;
Remember, 'tis an angel's work that thus to thee is given,-
To rear a spirit, holy, pure, prepared to dwell in heaven.

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NEVER GIVE UP!

Never give up! it is wiser and better
Always to hope than once to despair.
Never give up! or the burthen may sink you,
Providence kindly has mingled the cup;
And in all trials and troubles, bethink you,

The watchword of life must be, Never give up!
Never give up! there are chances and changes,
Helping the hopeful a hundred to one;
And, through the chaos high wisdom arranges
Ever success, if you'll only hope on.

Never give up! for the wisest is boldest,

Knowing that Providence mingles the cup;
And of all the maxims the best as the oldest,
Is the true watchword of Never give up!

Never give up! if adversity presses,

Providence wisely has mingled the cup;
And the best counsel in all your distresses
Is the stout watchword of Never give up!

VIEWS AND REVIEWS.

Macaulay on Scotland; a Critique, by Hugh Miller.

This true Scot and ready writer was fired with indignation at what he considered an injustice to history done by Mr. Macaulay in the manner in which Scot land is spoken of in his famous History of England, and particularly the spirit of depreciation exhibited in his writings to the Presbyterian clergy of old Scotia, at the period of the Revolution. He charges upon the party reviewed "willful and studied exaggeration."

For sale, Boston, Gould & Lincoln; Cincinnati, Geo. S. Blanchard. American Almanac, 1857.

This standard work is too well known to demand more than the announce. ment that it is fully equal to the former excellent numbers of this annual, so indispensable as a cade mecum to all who desire to be posted up in the details of useful knowledge culled with so much care and fullness for this manual.

For sale, Boston, Gould & Lincoln; Cincinnati, Geo. S. Blanchard. The Travels and Adventures of Celebrated Travelers in the Principal Countries of the Globe.

This is a substantial work of 830 pages, illustrated in oil colors, mezzotint engravings, and wood cuts, published by Henry Howe, Cincinnati, and, we believe, sold only to subscribers. It is a valuable collection of histories of recent and interesting travels.

Hand-Book of Illustrated Proverbs.

The same publisher has issued a useful work, its scope indicated by the title. Connected with it are sketches from real life, designed to do good. Young Men's Mercantile Library Association, Cincinnati.

We are indebted to the courteous Librarian, Mr. Stephenson, for a copy of the 22d Annual Report. The two spacious apartments dedicated to the Library and Reading Room, in College Hall, Walnut street, are a school room of instruction. 17,500 books, newspapers and magazines from all parts of the world, and the following statuary and paintings:

Silence: A Marble Statute, lite size; By Mozier. A Marble Bust of Gen. Wm Henry Harrison; By Clevenger. Bust of John Quincy Adams; By King. Bust of Webster; By King. Bust of Agassiz; By King. Bust of Daniel Drake, M. D.; Full Length Portrait of Gen. Wm. Henry Harrison; By Beard. Full Length Portrait of Charles Hammond; By Beard. A Landscape; By Cole. Portrait of Hezekiah Flint; By Kellogg. A Portrait; By Brannan.

PERIODICALS.—The School Journal, New Britain, Connecticut, for the month of March is on file. We should be glad, if room allowed, to transfer from it an article on "Instruction in Drawing," the elementary instruction of which we believe should be attended to extensively, even in primary classes.

The March number of the Pennsylvania School Journal contains many inter esting articles, amongst which is the 23d annual report of the Superintendent of Common Schools of Pennsylvania.

March number of the New York Teacher received, containing a variety of interesting articles, amongst which we notice specially, "Department of Pupils.” addressed to Teachers of Primary Schools, by Mrs. Lydia H. Sigourney.

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We acknowledge with gratification the reception of two journals, one in English, the other in French, volume 1, number 1, each, published in Montreal, Lower Canada, issued February, 1857, under the editorial supervision of Pierre J. O. Chauveau, Superintendent of Education. A promising work is being done for education in the Canadian provinces.

Bros. J. P. Ellinwood, and C. Rogers and E. C. Ellis are making a spirited paper of the "Teacher's Advocate," published monthly, at Dayton, Ohio.

I We have received the March issue, Vol. 1, No. 1, of a new monthly, eight pages,

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published by Dennis & Smith, New York city. Price 50 cents per annum, entitled "Educational Herald." The proprietors give attention to the school book and purchasing agency.

From the reading matter we cut the following:

THE AMERICAN COMMON SCHOOL.

Based on the solid rock of truth,

See Freedom's Temple rise!
The gateway for inquiring youth,
To glory and the skies.

Let monarchs boast of victories won
Beneath war's iron rule;

We boast our best achievements done
Within the Common School.

There, trained to every nobler art,
Brought up at wisdom's feet,
Vigorous in mind, and strong in heart,
Our embryo armies meet.

And thence, in Freedom's panoply,
From Reason's armory drawn,
To guard the birth-right of the free,
Our annual hosts have gone.

Nor blazoned arms, nor battle's din,

Can our good cause sustain:

But virtue, truth, and power within,

And here that power we gain.

We have received the December issue, No. 2, Vol. 1, of " North Carolina Common School Journal," published quarterly at Greensboro and Raleigh, and edited by C. H. Wiley, State Superintendent of Common Schools.

There are mines of valuable incidents and materials of interest in this publication in reference to the enterprise of common school education in the "Old North State," which we wish we had room to present in the form of abstract. Success to your persevering pioneer and hopeful missionary work.

The Third Annual Report (for the year ending August 31, 1856,) of the State Commissioner of Common Schools to the General Assembly of Ohio, has been printed in pamphlet form, and distributed. We gave in the March number of the Journal a summary of this valuable report. Mr. Barney has comprised in his closing communication a vast amount of important information on the subject of public education in Ohio. This report is now ready for distribution. They will be sent to the Auditors of the several counties, where they can be obtained by school officers, teachers, and others who may desire them.

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