FROM THE MSS. OF FRANKLIN.
| In vain are musty morals taught in schools, By rigid teachers and as rigid rules, Where virtue with a frowning aspect stands, And frights the pupil with her rough commands. But Woman— Charming Woman, can true converts make— We love the precepts for the teacher's sake: Virtue in them appears so bright and gay, We hear with transport, and with pride obey. |
Editorial.
RIGHT OF INSTRUCTION.
The pages of our Magazine are open, and have ever been, to the discussion of all general questions in Political Law, or Economy—never to questions of mere party. The paper on the Right of Instruction, which forms our leading article this month, was addressed, in the form of a letter, to a gentleman of Richmond. The letter concluded thus—
“I assure you, my dear sir, that I hesitate about sending these sheets to you under the denomination of a letter. But I began to write without knowing how far the subject might carry me on. No doubt had I time to write it over again, I might avoid repetition and greatly abridge it. But I pray you to take it with a fair allowance for all imperfections of manner; for the opinions and argument I confess my responsibility.
Most truly and respectfully your obedient servant,
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