study or be instructed in the Art of’ ‘reaching- To the coin rison between our Island Teachers and those c the United States, I have listened with ver great pleasure. No raen in our cciiiiaun ty. is,_ I believe, better qualified than Mr. Kenny, to institute such a comparison. Ind to make right deductions from it; and proud I am indeed to find. that he has found reason to award the palm of superior eflcieucy, not only to our teachers, but to our System of Free Education: and that too even on the score of remuneration to Teachers.—('I‘he honorable utleuian who had been_ frequently applauded tiring the delivery of his _sp00°l’r l'|'_“|8 589"‘ expressed the pleasure which he felt in i_novin the Resolution of‘ thanks to the Committee 0 Management. sat down amidst a burst of hearty applause.)

Tire Hort. Ma. Loan having been called upon ti second the Resolution moved by the Hon. Mr. Col-s. the Colonial Secretary. rose and said :-

Msy it please Your I'Jxcel'ency, Ladies and Gentlemen ;

I rise with much pleasure to second the Resc- lutioo just moved by the Hon. the Colonial Secre- tary ; btit, as there have been so many excellent addresses delivered on the subject of education. and in particular in favour of the Normal School; and as I am certain that it is out of my power to introduce any thing new upon the same l0pl(‘I, to this respectable meeting, I will confine myrclf to merely seconding the Resolution.

Aitcniuitn M‘N:ii.i.. Esquire, having been called upon to respond to the above Resolution. on behalf of the Managing Committee, rose and said :

May it please Your ExcelIency—Ladies, and Gentlemen. having as one of the Committee o Msnagerrent bein requested to respond to the Resolution ‘net passed. I have only to say that. when calle u on to act on that Committee, readily engage in the work, feeling it to be my duty to do all in my power by aiding to get up the demonstration in favour of the advancement of elucation. And I feel assured thatl shell but give expression to the unanimous feeling of _ on that Committee, when I say that they, with Inc, feel _amply repaid for all the pains and trouble we have taken in making preparations and arrangements to render this cnterainment as agreeable as possible. I say. we do feel remun- erated, for our exertions, by the very amiable manner in which our efforts have been patronised by all parties present. especially the ladies who presided at the is ca. Such manifestation of public feeling. on behalfof so good a cause, cannot fail tti impress the District Teachers throughout thie Colony. (many ofwhom. I am glad to.see are here present) with a deep sense of the high es- teem and respect in which they are held by those who have countenancrd this Soiree by their presence and support. Up to this moment. '0 high a compliment has never before been paid to Teachers in this Colony ; and I feel confident.that they will fully appreciate this mark of esteem to- wards them. and that it will have the eliect of causing a fresh impetus in the discharge o their calling as teachers-—a calling, second to none lor its importance; and which. lhflfifvfe shouldbe highv honored by all classes in the

'community. As one who taught school for many years, in this my native country. it is but reason- s‘i e to s rpp1se,tliat I possess a fellow-feeling for those engs ed in that arduous, yet honorable work. An . when I consider the high enco- miums. passed upon teachers at this meeting. and witness their pleasing prospecls of future prospt r- ity and support, I feel elmosl inclined again to resume ‘-the birchen away" and exchange the busy scene of city life, fora rural school; so pleasinu is it to see.that teachers are no longer the despised class of men they were, until lately, in this Colony. I hall with pleasure the inaugura- tion of this Institution, having for its aim the es- eabliehrrieni and promotion or the best Method of Teaching—which Method mtist become universal when emanating from s well-trained class of Teachers. ‘ as we witness, with pleasure. improvement in the various branches of art and science, we also find increased value placed upon the cultiiation of those branches: and may we not also strongly hope. that progression and improvement smorig Teachers will be followed by a corresponding in- crease oftheir salaries, in order that, by sttch increase, there may be exhibited a dire apprecia- tion ofiheir labours, by the community at large. Reference has been made to tire increase of the Educational Grants ofthis Colony within the last few years—an increase which rcflects, and ever will continue to reflect honour upon the names of those who estsblised the Free System of Edn- cation which it is now our privilege to enjoy, and which enables the poor, as well the rich, to have imparted to their youth a liberal education-the gresteat blessing which any parent can bestow upon his child. Much has. this evening. been said, bv the speakers who have preceded tne; but too much has not, and cannot be said on the theme. Whilst. as s tmtcher, I feel it my duly to cheriali sentiments of respect towards those who had the training of the present stafl‘of leach- ers inthis Island, I am also satisfied that. when the rnairy disadvantages under which they labour- ed are duly considered. it must be admitted that they are deserving of our best regard, and ought ever to beheld in grateful remembrance. ut we have reitso.-i to believe, that those tsaclrers

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This is an age of progression ; and, ‘‘

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who are now about to enjoy that specific prelimin- "! preparation for their cfficee, which it is con- teruplsted will be imparted in the Normal School.‘ Will. thereby, he made better and more success- ful teachers, than many of their predecessors who had not. either before or after their entering upon their profession, been especially instructed in the Art of Teaching. I feel it would be improper for me to intrude any longer upon the attention of this highly intelligent rneetin . by any remarks that I can make ; and, I there ore. conclude by again thanking, on behalf of the Managing Com- mittee, this meeting for the Resolution which they have iost unanimousl pas .

[The delivery of this dpeech elicited much applause.)

Tire Hort. Mrt. Wriansrr, preparatory to mov- ing a Resolution which he held in his hand, then moved it that His Excellency do now vacate the Chain" which having been done. and His Wor- ship the Mayor, Robcrt Hutchinson. Esq , hav- ing, on motion, taken the same, the Hon. Mr

hclsn proposed " that the thsnlis of this Meet ing be tendered to His Excellency for his able conduct in the Chair :” and, in doing so, epolie as follows :-

Mr. his or, Ladies and Gentlemen-—|f the Reso- lutions which have been alread proposed have passed wiiliouis dissiniient voice, Iyarn sriiieiied that ihrit which it becomes my agreeable duty to move will b- received with unanirrious scclamation, and which I will at once read for you:

Resolved. That the thanks ofthia Meeting are due to Ilia Excellency, Sir Dominick Duly, for his able conduct in the Chair.

In this Resolution, there is but a feeble testimony of our obl' aticns to our late worthy Chairman for the interest e has manifested in the cause of popular Education. and it is it consolation to me to know that it re uirea no oratorical support, for its simple ro- position would be sufiicient to secure its heart a rip- tion‘ But, as every gentleman entrusted wit a Re- solution on an occasion like this, may be fairly ex- peeled to make some observations in reference to the object of our present assemblage. Iahall avail myself ofthe o_i ortunity I possess to offer a few remarks; althoughl feel that no new thoughts or ideas can pass from my lips after the several interesting speeches we have heard to-’night. Were I further to insist upon what has been done gn Prince Edward Island to advance the cause of Education, and to indulge ln an eulogis- tic recapitulation of the services to that centre by some amongst us, whose merits on that score have already had their full share of laudation, I should only be it performing a very superfluous task. such as " paint- ing the lily," or " tlirowin a perfume on the violet.” I am glad, indeed, to find t at the prospects of school teachers nro growing so bright. and their situations so dcsirrtble, as to be worthy of being coveted by one who formerly ranked high in the profession, but was induced to resign it for a government appointment. I refer to our friend the Deputy Registrar, who has just cast such ti fond rind lingering look brick to tne diiys vvlien, within the bountls ofthe school-room, he was " monarch ofall be surveyed ;" but I sincerely ltrust he will be induced to restrain his enthusiasm, 'and continue his services in that important depart- l merit to which he now belongs. In moving the I present Resolution, I am led to reflect upon the novel and interesting spectacle ofa Lieutenant Govt-.rnor’s condescendii gly uniting in action with a public meet- ing, and freely participnting in the general feelings which the object of the ineetiog excites. I call the spectacle a novel one. for to me, at letist. it is so, and I believe to the majority of persons here; for Sir Do- minick Daly is the first Governor, within the peflod of my experience in the Colon , who has der-cendel from Illl high station to mix reely and cordially with the people committed to his care, in iiisn of their rutional and iutellectniil eirlertaintiiv-nta o fird otir Governor an anxious to promote the olrject of this meeting, as if he had a (III't'¢l individuul interest in it, cannot fail to be most gratifying to those to Vt‘l'I0lII its are one will inrpirrt benefits which control he too high- ly value . To the teachers in pfllllclllllfu ll riiuirt be Ili‘l|Iy gratifying, as showing the esttiiiiition in which their vociition, with reference to the diffusion oflert ru- ing lmttngal nll clrisscs—umongst the poor its well as the ricli—is now held by men in the highest stations. But much us we are griitificd b His E‘.xcellcncy's presence here to-day, l sin sure it must be a source

very great satisfaction to himself to have it in his wet to counieniinco so worthy an object as the more general diffusion of Ihe blessings of educa- tion. by presiding over a meeting called to other for inaugurating a new era in our educsticnad system. and It I encouraging tcaclieis in the steady pursuit of the arduous duiiee allotted to them. I need not re- mind this meeting of the very obvious fact, that it is only by tneans of a wide-spread education rulers crin govern with pleasure to themselves and with antis- lnclion to the governed. As not the least itttportultt feature of educiition is to inculcate obedience to the liiws, and by inibuingtho youthful mind with sound principles in morals and religion, reiir up the best or- naments to and barriers for the protection of society, it is obvious the first duty ofa liberal-minded and en- lightened Governor, to promote, as far as it may be in his power, the intellectual advancement of the people committed to his care. That llis I-Zxcellency is ever ready to discharge this duty, we have the most convincing IIIIIl'Il0l|‘¥,IIlt‘I it must ticgraiifying to him to know, tli.it his e rirls in this direction crin he so

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ward Islaudyhappens to be the smallest and the poorest of the North American group of Colonies —-regarding our poverty in a commercial sense-— we are entitled to boast that we have taken the} lead, and set an example to all the otlierri in the im rtant matter of Education. The enlightened po iey which placed us in a position thus to boast, though originating with one section of politicians, will be hailed as the brightest inheritance of all who come after us, when the rsucour and petty heats of party warfare will be forgotten and the sons and daughters of Prince Edward Island, on- able to take an interest in the conflicts of their predecessors. may exult on common groud, over e boon ueathed to them. For my own rt, though, as said before, not a native of the &lo- try. I will always consrder,whercver my lot may be cast, that I have been highly privileged In being not only a member of the community, but a mem- ber of the Legislature which gave birth to our Free System of Education. M f‘-irther remarks respecting the important impetus which has been given to Itducation by the univer-

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pletely revolutionized the whole Republic of Let- ters. bringing knowledge, hitherto itrsccessilrle,and hooks unattainable by reason oftheir cost, within the reach of all, the rich as well as the poor—so that it seemed to be an almost uupardonsble sin oii_tlie part of those who were brought up where public and private libraries abounded, to plead ignorance on subjesta of general scienoi-,lilerature. -and art.

[The honorable geiillemsrr then concluded by moving the Resolution above quoted,which passed by acclamaiion'.]

Bcrmiiiiit Davies, Esquire, then rose to se- cond the motion ; and, in doing so, said :—

Mr. Mayor, Ladies, and Gentlemen-I assure you it is with no ordinary feelings of gratification that I rise to second the Resolution congratulating His Excellency on his able conduct in the Chair. In doing so. permit me In any I feel certain the Lieutenant Governor must have experienced much pleasure in presiding over a meeting very properly convened for the purpose of celebra- ting the opening of this Normal School, which completes the system projected under the Free Education Act.

I feel proud, Mr. Chairman, of living to see carried into execution the beneficent designs of this System ofI:‘.ducstion which extends its bene- fits to every man and child throughout tlieColoriy.

I remember well when the leader of the present Government (the Honorable Mr. Colcs) first pro- posed his Education Scheme to the Ligislsture ; sndl remember also the cautious opinions of many gentlemen. both within and without the doors of the Assembly ; and that it was looked upon as a wild project, and the supporters ofthe measure termed a body of bold and reckless men, whose wild schemes would, sooner or later, in- volve the people in misery and the Cirlonyin ruin. By persons unscqusinted with the resources ofthe country and energy or the people, such opit.ions were received as orthodox, and the sages who uttered them, were not ashamed to support a measure which they stated would swamp the whole revenue. Unlike my friend, Mr. Coles, I give such gentlemen no credit, because I believe they supported the measure wilh the expectation that it would overturn his government and that the tax for its support, being a direct one, would rouse the people against the liberals.

It was no light measure, your \Vorship, for the Prtiviircial Secretary to propose to his party such an undertaking : and if we consider that the Rev- enue ofthe Colony fluctuated between .€l7.000 and 1.‘25.0ll0s year, and that the Government had but lately coiiie iirto pouer.—liad taken upon them the payrtii-tit of the Civil List and guaranteed the pnyment of the debt of the Colony,amounting to £27,000. entailed to them by ihe extravagance of their predecessors, I say. Mr Chairman, it will be apparent that it was no ll'lIIln|_' scheme to make known, support, and carry out ; and l. for these reasons. ice] the pron-lei; for, as you well know, I had. at that time. the honor to hold a seat in the Iiovier House, and the sense to support a nteasure called for by the wants ofthe Couirtry.

I. therefore, congratulate ourselves and the Country, on the present happy aspect of afl'airs. The F.dnr-ation Act in full operation, being now completed by the opening of the Training School, utrder the guidance of two such competent men as Mr. Stark and Mr. Monk, the Masters and Tutors iii the Institution. learning and knowledge will advance at a rapid rate,and the voice of the creek- ers is si|enced,hecsuse the Country is virtusllymit of the debt, and the laws every where respected.

I have one fttrther remark. Mr. Mayor, now Chairman) to offer as to the popularity o _ihe present System of Education,which I may mainly attribute to|Ihe banishmentofsectarl tiism from the

r. Whelsn made a few ad

sal spread of the Printer’s Art, which has com- I.

been unanimously adopted, ha, in a few well chosen words,teodered it to Ilia Excellency is the name of the meeting.

His Exciituncv having appropriately acknow- ledged the Rceolotion,—ihr-s liearlv cheers and yet another. (proposed by His Worship the May- or.) were severally given to Sir Dominick and his amiable lady, after which the company separated, egidfintly wefl pleased with the proceedings of t e sy.

ase"zslii'i>»s ct-AZMI:'—1‘H'1i‘lIl:i.

Saturday. October 11, 1866.

If we are prone to point out the short com- ings of those in power, we are not unwilling to bestow praise and commendation when deserv- We have hitherto in our excursions to the country, had to complain of the want of proper attention to the state of the roads; it is ut air then, that having found them in excellent order during a tri to the westward, during the early rt of this week, that we should re- cord the act and give the nice entitled to it, whoever they may be. ore it for this beneficial de rture from the old routine. ‘he Sessions at St. Eleauor's. were duly opened on Tuesday last—there were no cases 0 importance. The learned Judge Peters in charge to the ‘my, adverted to the fact of the railroad in the neighboring provinces of New Brunswick, bein 'n the course of completion, and congratulated the agricultural rtion of the community, on the (prospect of increased facility of‘ conveying goo s and pro- duce to market, which could not fail to have a beneficial efl'ect on the community, as well as the rural industry of that part of the Island. There was but one criminal trial, but that-in one respect a very extraordinary one. per- son of the name of McLeod, was indicted for stealing coats. caps, the. from a store. When the accused stepped into the dock. we turned to look at him. and saw a short thick-set man of about,as we should think, twenty-three or twenty-four years of’ age. with a considerable ‘moustache on his upper li , and the check and chin bearing whiskers an beard ofa propor- tionable length rind thickness. When however, a witness was asked the age of the prisoner, he to our, and the rest of the audience asto- nishment, replied, that he was just twelve years old. We looked again, and were satisfied that there must have been some mistake, his limbs, features and every thing about him, gave such, as we thought uumistakeahle evidence of viri- lity, but two other witnesses, one the ate father of the prisoner, the other the schoo - master, corroborated the testimony of the first witness. The defence was. that he was of un- sound intellect, and so indeed the unfortunate Irma riatimz for that he is and must be so con- sidered : he is. however, capable of distin- guishing between ri ht and vrrong.and the jury round him guilty. ‘he sentence however, was comparatively niild,two month's imprisonment. The judge, doubtless, considered the unfortu- nute creature was to a certain degree idiotic. or the punishment would have been more severe.

The British Mail arrived yest~rdey in the Lady Le l\'lnrcliunt. 'l‘he principal news will be found in our columns.

Married, On the 7th inst , bv the Rev. Donald M‘Donald, Mr-. Donald M'Donal«l, of York River, to Miss Elizabeth M‘Leod, of Lot 48.

Port of Charlottetown. INTIIID.

October 2—Schr Lively Liiss, Robinson, Piston; coitl. 8—I:Jllen.8 iriney,'I‘titiiiagouc_he;boards. Belle, Selliker, ll Verte ; sundries. Lady Elgin,'I‘urner,liay ertcgdeal. I-'.lixsbeth,{-‘cott, lslheino ue ; do Cliiirlotte, LeBlanc, l'ictou ; rial. arbsra Ann, Tcrrio. Sydney ;‘dc' 4_—- }ee,0ulton, llsy Verts: deula. Combine, Reid, lichibuctcu; do. Abigail, Belrrrng llsrbour; loucliie, bal. Jane. Cody, lllirariiichii defl- .lis.iibsth, Campbell, do. ,do. Favourite, llribin, Iuctcuche; do. Olive Branch, Bouchie,do. ;do. Iewsrd, DOIlIG.IIlCIllI)Ilc.l0|l;d0. Virgin. Beers, "ictou;cosl. 8arah,Gillia,do.-,do. 'l—l-‘loni, Iengly, do. ; llour. Conservative, McFst‘lyen, 10.‘, cos 8-Isabella, 'I‘urnbu||, Boston; a. A egunt, Nicholson, Sydney; coal. rial, Vinco, Atichai , fish. 8-—Msriue_, Dundee, Magdalen Islands; fish. Belle, Selliker, Bay

schools. and the strict prohibition of every thing sppronr-liing to sectarian teaching tlierein;eird I have no doubt the governors of Education. will. as llrrt Ir-me lreretoiore done. wisely adhere to

well seconded by the nitise ofthe people henisulves: for I do not believe there csri be found in tiny prirt of l llcr .\liijr-,sly's North Mitt-rirnn orisessioiis, ii Ctllll-J riiutiity that epprecititr.-a morril iin iirielleetuiil Iriiio- ' ing rnoro highly than the iiihribitiitits of this Iiilitiril This testimony I can bear from considerable i-~ r- eorral nheervrition. and wiilinrit laying iri_vso|I'r-pr-..r to the ulnirgii of t-gottarri, for l irrn not a lltllliir ot°thi- Island, which I might be taught to ri-go-r ifl did nol, in some measure. share with It: -o-~s

this ||ilt' \|I||l‘l| they have t-stnlrlielitd.

With these lt'Ililtl’I\'II i\1r (Tluirtnirii. I conclude. and “till IIIIIIIII plr-iisou: rut-otiil the Rt-sirlution of mv lroirorabln friend Mr Whi-lsn. namely that tho ilmrilts ol' this meeting he tendered to his his» i-lli-tiny the l.eiutenatriGovsrnor, for his able to -duct in the Chair.

[This speech met with much applause.)

His Wcasitir -rue MAYOR then ssbn tied the

the advantages they enjoy. ’l‘hoogh . Prior-e l«;d- Reaclotiori to the Meeting, and the sen! llflifll 3°‘ “" P58‘-

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