4. COINS OF THE TIME OF THE ACHAIAN LEAGUE. An interesting discovery has just been made at Trikali, near Corinth. It consists of an antique bronze vase containing 9,170 coins in excellent preservation. The most modern of them date from the time of the Achaian League, 280 years before the Christian era. The vase has been presented to the Queen of Greece, who takes great interest in ancient art.

5. "LOST CITIES."

From a lecture on this subject, by the Rev. Dr. McCaul, we make the following extracts :

7. SUPPOSED SITE OF THE GARDEN OF EDEN. Biblical geographers point to the Lake Ian, in northern Armenia, and now a Russian possession, as the spot where once was situated the paradise lost by the fault of Adam and Eve. Indo-European theorists locate the primitive Eden in northern Asia. It occupied all the present western and part of the eastern Siberia, extending from 40° to 53° latitude, and from 60° to 100° longitude. The Arctic ocean, at that time as pleasant as the Mediterranean, with the Ural mountains as islands, was the northern boundary. On the east lay the Altai and the Chinese Blue or Celestial mountains; on the south of Paropamisus, or Hindoo-Koosh; and on the west the Caucasus and the Ararat. Both the Edens are now Russian possessions. Besides, Russian influence is preponderating in Jerusalem; and the spot in Rome assigned by archæologists, as the one where Romulus was nursed by a she-wolf, is Russian property, having been bought by Nicholas for the sake of excavations. By a curious coincidence, Russia owns in this way the places most sacred

The Lecturer commenced with an observation upon the similarity in the death of cities and individuals, eloquently referring to the sudden accidents which have destroyed cities, and again to the destruction of the great commercial cities from natural causes like the death of individuals—from that insidious disease which fashions up-in the history of our race. on and wears away the strength of manhood. The Rev. gentleman then commenced with a notice of the early history of the great city 8. DANISH REMAINS IN ENGLAND. of Babylon which long continued prosperous and powerful, but which 2,000 years B. C. was conquered by the Assyrians under mains were discovered at Island Bridge close to the Great Southern Very recently some interesting and very perfect antiquarian reNinus. But the day of the greatest glory of this city was during and Western Railway, Ireland. Some workmen employed in excathe time of Nebuchadnezzar, after whom but a few years sufficed to surrender, in one memorable night, the seat of that glory to the Vating for building purposes, came suddenly on a human skeleton hands of the Persians. Less than two centuries after this temple of with a broad and commanding forehead. The bones were perfect Belus-the tower of Babel-was in ruins; at the birth of our Lord till the admission of the atmosphere, when they partly crumbled the city had become insignificant, and in the fourth century of our away. By the side of the figure lay a sword-pronounced by some era it had become the preserves for the games of monarchs; and scientific men, who quickly visited the spot, to be of Danish worknow some shapeless heaps of mouldering brick-work are all that re-most remarkable object found, however, consisted of a pair of scales manship, also some arrows and spearheads of ancient form. The main of the city of the great kings. The lecturer then proceeded which lay across the breast of the figure, the weighing plates of fine to remark upon Nineveh, another of the great cities which were built to secure the trade of the East. A notice derived from the bronze, and the beam ingeniously formed so as to receive into itself sacred and profane records of that time made the audience acquain-which the scales are held aloft. Precautions are being taken to as the blade goes into the handle of a penknife, that portion by ted with its geographical and a short national history of that other great city of two millions of inhabitants, whose place even was lost preserve the remains for further investigation.

V. Biographical Sketches.

No. 23.-ROBERT STANTON, ESQ.

till the beginning of this century, and only made known to us by the efforts of our own countryman, Layard. Greenland next engaged the speaker's attention, with some remarks upon the early evidence of the Norsemen or Sea-kings in that country, and their discovery of this country as early as the year A.D. 1,000, with some extended observations upon the adventurous race who lived in a state of comparative civilization upon that wild coast, and who, at We record to-day the death of Mr. Robert Stanton at the age of the end of several centuries, died out, leaving their bleaching bones 72. The deceased was a native Canadian and held several public upon the shores of that unknown coast. Coming to this continent, offices in his life-time. He fought bravely during the war of 1812. the audience were reminded of the ruins of the large cities whose Subsequently he was Queen's Printer in Upper Canada; Collector traces are yet to be seen in Central America, and which show proof of the Port of Toronto; Manager of the Western Insurance ComMr. Stanton of a civilization whose Asiatic origin is the most probable explana-pany; and latterly Clerk of Process in Osgoode Hall. tion. The speaker next carried his hearers to a consideration of was one of that gallant band of patriots who went forth for the dethe position and civilization of Pompeii. In the morning of the fence of this province and the maintenance of British connection in 24th August, A.D. 79, the usual shakings of the earth became more the memorable war of 1812. One by one these old veterans are intense, but there was yet no fear; for upon that day the theatre dropping off like the sere leaves in Autumn, and peacefully dropwas then to be opened for the first time in several years. From ping into the bosom of that earth that they defended from the atthe report of the younger Pliny, we learn of the premonitory symptacks of the invader. It is but right and proper that we Canadians toms, and then the terrific explosion which, rolling down fires upon of a later generation should cease for a while from the busy pursuits that devoted city, burned its inhabitants in a grave, whose place for of life that engross us, and contemplate the acts of that generation It is but meet that we should look eighteen centuries remained unknown, and whose civilization has that is so rapidly passing away. only been met by that of our own. The reverend lecturer then gave back upon these stirring times when the few brave hearts and sturdy some accounts of the inscriptions which had been discovered in arms of Canadians purchased for us the privileges of Britons we now Pompeii, showing in an interesting manner the every-day incidents so happily enjoy; and, while we follow the departed heroes to their of life in that ancient city. The sad conclusion of this drama of tombs, to drop a tear of gratitude in memory of their noble deeds old life showed the effect of the approach of death upon mankind, and gallant actions. The name of the late Robert Stanton is honorwherein the most interesting sight was the mother, who, binding to ably mentioned in "Auchinleck's History of the War of 1812." In her breast her dear offspring, was buried with them in a sleep which giving an account of the battle of Queenston Heights, where British knew no human waking. But, said the lecturer, when cities die valor proved victorious over a superior foe, and where the number they never again stand forth in their pristine splendour, but the of prisoners taken nearly equalled the entire force we had engaged, an eye-witness states, "The flank companies of the York militia,

lowest and humblest mortal shall shake off the dust of the grave,under Capts. Cameron and Heward, and Lieuts. Robinson, McLean

and mortal shall put on immortality.

6. PALACE OF THE INSTITUTE, ATHENS. At Athens, on the first of the month, the Palace of the Institute, founded by the munificence of Baron Sine, was inaugurated with considerable pomp. The ceremony was followed by an incident which caused some sensation, the heart of the late M. Charles Lenormant, the French savant, whose labours in connection with Greece are so well known, was removed to the new building from the place in which it had been deposited. It was followed by a vast cortege, comprising the civil and military authorities and principal inhabitants of the city, and a number of foreigners of distinction. The widow and son of the deceased appeared in the procession, and M. Rangabe, a friend and colleague of the deceased, delivered a suitable

address.

and Stanton eminently distinguished themselves on this occasion." Lieut. Stanton was the last survivor of those gallant officers whose names will be forever emblazoned on the scroll of their country's history. The next occurrence which took place in which we see the name of Lieut. Stanton mentioned was one in which the inhabitants of York, now Toronto, were deeply interested. On the morning of the 27th April, 1813, sixteen American vessels were seen off our harbor, containing about three thousand men, whom they immediately commenced to land. To oppose this large force all the troops Gen. Sheaffe had under command were six hundred, half of whom were militia-men and dockyard-men. For eight hours this little band battled against such odds, when they were forced to retire. Gradually falling back into the town the magazine was fired; the American commander, Gen Pike, was killed, and two hundred of his men were killed and wounded by the shower of missiles that rained upon them, Gen, Sheaffe, with his regulars, retreated unmo

lested to Kingston. The little band of militia-men, however, were taken prisoners, and paroled, and among the number of familiar names that we see among the list of officers taken prisoners on that occasion is that of Lieut. Stanton. In the rebellion of 1837, Mr. Stanton was again found on the side of his Sovereign and British connection.

No. 24.-HON. C. R. OGDEN.

We regret to hear by the last mail of the death of the Hon. C. R. Ogden, Attorney General of the Isle of Man. He was well known in Canada. In 1841 he was elected a member of the first Parliament of Canada after the Union, and sat till September 1844. He was appointed a member of the Executive Council and Attorney General for Lower Canada in February, 1841, and held that office till September of the following year.-Montreal Gazette.

No. 25.-J. J. DUNLOP, Esq.

which is the most celebrated is one suggested by a passage in Lord Byron's "Dream." In 1850 he was knighted and became President of the Royal Academy. In 1855 he accepted the post of Director of the National Gallery, with a salary of £1,000.—Ĉobourg World.

No. 27. JOHN GIBSON. Gibson, the great sculptor, is dead. It was known that he was seriously ill, and a premature announcement of his end was made some time since, before the event actually occurred. He rallied a short time, and then his spirit fled its earthly tenement at Rome. He had attained a respectable age-76 years. Of late, declining years and increasing infirmities prevented him from following his profession, to which the inducement was not strong, for he had realized a handsome fortune. He began life in very humbled circumstances, and rose to the height of his craft. Sculpture, however, has advanced greatly since Gibson became famous, and there are now young sculptors, male and female, who, some of them John James Dunlop, A. M., F. E. I.S., and Principal of the Brock- having received the benefit of his council and experience, are likely ville Grammar School, who died on the 26th ult., was, we believe, to outstrip the master. He has bequeathed to the Royal Academy a native of Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland. He was born in in England all his works and models not sold at the time of his death; 1793, and was consequently in the 73d year of his age at the time the first cast of Venus de Medicis, which was sent to Canova to be of his death. Of the early life of Mr. Dunlop, we know nothing, executed in marble, and which when executed, was to replace the but believe he was educated for the ministry, his father being a noble statue carried off to Paris : and, in addition, the sum of thirty Presbyterian clergyman. One thing we do know, a romantic idea two thousand pounds, on the following conditions:-A space suffiof following in the footsteps of the celebrated tragedian, Edmund cient for their reception and easy accommodation is to be provided Kean, took possession of his mind, and he consequently quitted for his works, which are to be open to the use of the students of the his studies for the church and entered the "green room." The Royal Academy, and are to be exposed to the public under such rewriter of this notice well remembers Mr. Dunlop playing the lead-gulations as the council shall direct.

ing parts in the tragedies enacted in the Theatre of Paisley, Scotland, about the years 1827 and 1828. Fven then there was a hallo around his character which could be earned by no ordinary man. At that time, Motherwell and Kennedy (Fitful Fancies) led the literary circles of Paisley, the birth place of the famous Christopher North, and into these circles Mr. Dunlop, under his theatrical name of "Hooper," was a regular and most welcome guest. The writer left Paisley in 1829, and from that time till Mr. Dunlop arrived in Brockville, the eminent tragedian only lived in his memory. It would appear, however, that shortly after the years mentioned, Mr. Dunlop was induced to leave the stage and take to teaching. He settled for several years at Lochgilphead in Argyleshire. He was afterwards installed as Rector of the Classical and Mathematical Academy of Stirling, Scotland, and remained in that situation till engaged to teach the Grammar School of Brockville.

This is

The deceased was a fine scholar, and appears to have been most choice in the selection of friends and correspondents. evinced from letters found after his death; among them one from Dr. Sadlier, Provost of Trinity College, Dublin, of which college Mr. Dunlop was a student; from W. Digby Sadlier, D.D., F.T. C. D., formerly a pupil of Mr. Dunlop; from Professor Ramsay of Glasgow University; Dr. Thomson, do. ; Sheridan Knowles, etc.

Few men, after an active life, quit the world without enemies, but we question if there be a living man or woman who knew deceased but esteemed and respected him while he lived, and now mourn and regret his death. We never heard of a pupil of his who did not love him, and to the day of his death this love was exhibited in acts of kindness and attention both by his pupils in Brockville and those he had left in Scotland. He was eccentric, and, it may be, not easily understood, but he possessed a most noble spirit, full of Christian tenderness, and a heart ever open and ready to sympathize with the sons and daughters of affiiction wherever he found them. As a friend writes of him, on hearing of his death-" What a true friend, what a noble hearted man he was. I never knew one whom I admired more in many respects. True as steel, he had the highest sense of honour, and was thoroughly faithful as a friend. How little he was understood, and how comparatively unsuccessful here when one thinks of his exceedingly fine mind, and great talents." As a teacher of Latin, Greek, &c., he was esteemed second to none while in Scotland, possessing in a remarkable degree the power of gaining the affections of those under him.-Brockville Recorder.

2. A CARDINAL ON SMALL BIRDS. Cardinal Archbishop Dormat of Paris in a popular lecture said: 000 birds nests in each square league. We know that every nest -'It is calculated that in Spring time there were no less than 10,averages four young birds. It has been shown that each of these young birds requires for its daily food 15 worms or caterpillars, and that the parents require too their share, making a total daily consumption of 120 insects for each nest. If you multply 120 worms by 10,000 nests, you have a total of 1,200,000 worms destroyed every day, or 36,000,000 a month on every square league of the country Thrirty-six millions of worms and grubs! Have you reflected that those 36,000,000 of devourers, if you do not respect the existence of the poor birds that consume them, will eat up the leaves, flowers, and fruits of our trees, as well as the produce of our kitchen gardens? And you must not forget that the insects and parasite plants of which these birds would rid us, levy an impost nearly double the amount of the property-tax! Remember, also, "that these insects have already done such damages to the cabbages that this vegetable has nearly disappeared, and that they are already working the same havoc among the pine-woods.' The Archbishop might have added that since the almost total destruction of small

No. 26. SIR CHARLES LOCK EASTLAKE, P.R.A. Sir Charles was born at Plymouth, in the year 1793, and was therefore in the 73rd year of his age. In his youth he studied under the celebrated Fuseli, who in his younger days was a favorite of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the first President of the Royal Academy. Under his guidance, Eastlake's genius was early developed, and many of his pictures have become widely known by engravings. Among these we may name his "Christ weeping over Jerusalem,' and "Christ blessing little children." A portrait of the first Napoleon, on board the ship of war that conveyed him to his island prison of St. Helena, was one of his works; but perhaps the one

CHARACTER OF THE PRESENT UNPRINCIPLED CONSPIRACY.

will not find us divided among ourselves, or unprepared to resist the That a conspiracy-formidable by its numbers, though not ex-invader! I can make no stronger appeal for the truth of this astending to the classes possessed of education, intelligence or pro- sertion, than to the proceedings in every part of the province on perty-exists against the government of that country is now beyond Saturday last (St. Patrick's Day). Whatever our national origin, doubt. That such conspiracy has been encouraged if not originated, fostered if not created, by men of Irish Birth or of Irish descent, resident in the United States, is brought home to our conviction by the daily record of passing events; and that the inevitable result must be prejudicial to the peace and prosperity of Ireland is as obvious as the necessity for vigorous measures of repression and restraint.

ATTEMPT OF THE CONSPIRATORS TO MAKE CANADA A BATTLE GROUND. We might, here in Canada, whilst earnestly desiring the maintenance of the established government in Ireland, and that the mad effort to dismember the United Kingdom might meet with speedy and ignominious failure, have thought ourselves beyond the immediate reach of the threatened conflict. We might expect to hear its echo, but not that we should be made parties to it in our own land. For, admitting, for the argument sake, the existence of injustice and oppression which is advanced as the justification of this conspiracy-no such discontent exists or ever has existed here. Canada, among whose most valued inhabitants are many of Irish birth and descent, is no more responsible than the United States of America, in which a very large number of the Irish become domiciled, for any of the causes, real or fictitious, which are made the manifesto of these conspirators-and I firmly believe that few indeed, if even one of all the Irish residents in Canada, no matter what his creed or party, are so insensible to the advantages of our present form of government as to desire a change, least of all by armed invaders. And yet such is the danger that seems to be imminent. It is not war, as that term is understood in the law of nations, that threatens; war tempered by modern civilization by a regard to considerations of humanity, by a desire not to inflict needless suffering on the inhabitants of an invaded country. It is not even civil internal conflict arising between inhabitants of the same country and subjects of the same government where one part of the subjects, greater or less, of some government desire to subvert it and to

we are all Canadians. Whatever our convictions and opinions on religious subjects, we are all equally protected in their peaceable enjoyment. Our laws recognize no immunities, privileges or distinctions for any one class that are not equally open to all. Our institutions are both in theory and practice, as free as those of any nation upon earth. To a profound and zealous adherence to our constitutional rights and liberties we add a personal devotion to our the mother of her people, praying God for the prolongation of her Queen, honoring her as the head of our government, loving her as reign and for her domestic happiness and welfare. Experience has amply assured us, that there is no despotism under her sceptre, while we are not equally convinced that there is as great a freedom from it and as great an actual enjoyment of more real liberty under forms of government more popular in their external character. And what stronger proof that we rightly appreciate our advantages, could be given than is afforded by the events of last week. The sounding of the alarm was instantaneously followed by the gathering of willing thousands to defend our altars and our homes. The country which was, as it were, slumbering in peace, has aroused itself into activity and presents the aspects of a vast extended camp, and while relying as heretofore on the co-operation of the mother country, the Canadian people from Sarnia to Gaspé have sprung to arms for self defence. If forced to employ them, they will strike in a good cause, and in the humble hope of protection of the Divine Providence. There can be but one reception for the invaders—a stern and pitiless opposition to repel the aggression-striking for Queen and country, for law and liberty, for wives and children; and may God defend the right!

VIII. Short Critical Notices of Books.

CIVIL POLICY OF AMERICA; by John W. Draper, LL.D. Foolscap, establish another in its place. But it is an intended invasion from 8vo. pp. 225.*-This work contains the substance (with additions) of leca foreign country which cannot be carried into effect without vio-tures delivered before the New York Historical Society, entitled "Thoughts lating the laws of the foreign country and the duties of its govern- on the Future Civil Policy of America," and is an application to America ment by a body of men whose acts will place them beyond the pale of the principles contained in the author's former work on the "Intellec and protection of all national law, and who cannot therefore be expected to act in conformity therewith, or to acknowledge any of its obligations. Their avowed motives include that of revenge upon England for the alleged wrongs of Ireland, and as they do not hope at this moment to raise an insurrection and strike at the Queen's government in that country, they propose to assail this province, as a means of insult and annoyance which is more within their reach and in which they may indulge in the hope of an easier temporary success. Such an attack, conceived and executed in such a spirit, would, in all human probability, be an outlet for the most fiendish passions of the most abandoned of those associated in it, where success would be accompanied by rapine and violation, by wholesale plunder and unrestrained licentiousness.

SYMPATHY OF AMERICANS WITH THE ATTACK UPON CANADA.

tual Development of Europe." It is designed to show the bearing of some of the more prominent principles thus presented on certain questions of great political interest, and that “Social advancement is as completely under the control of natural law as is the bodily growth of an individual." The value of the work may be learned from an enumeration of the following chapters on "The influence of climate," "The effects of emigration," "The political force of seas," and "The natural course of national development."

SOCIAL LIFE OF THE CHINESE; by Rev. J. Doolittle. 2 vols. 12mo., pp. 459, 499.*-We regard this as one of the most interesting and valu able books on the Chinese that has appeared for some time. It relates to their religions, governmental and educational institutions, and their busiWhen I reflect on the consequences of such an invasion, I feel ness customs and opinions. The text is illustrated by upwards of one reluctant to believe that citizens of the United States who are un-hundred and fifty excellent illustrations. The author has been fourteen connected with the alleged motives and excuses, are, as has been repeatedly and confidently affirmed in their own public journals, years a member of the Futi-chau mission of the American Board and has contributing their means to promote such atrocious results. I do had abundant opportunities for obtaining accurate information on the subnot think the occasional outbursts of "envy, hatred, and all un-jects to which he refers. Nearly two thirds of the volume had previously charitableness" with no measured mingling of falsehood and mis- appeared in the China Mail-a newspaper published at Hong Kong-and representation, which some portions of the public press display, is therefore popular in its style and very agreeable reading. Now, since exhibiting in the same moment the malevolence of the worst passions the Chinese Empire has ceased to be a sealed kingdom to foreigners, an with the irritating consciousness of impotency to indulge them, require notice at my hand. I can understand political theorists speculating upon the superiority in their estimation of a republican form of government over a monarchy, and that in America at all events the one should supersede the other. I can understand that enthusiasts in favor of this theory would rejoice in any course of events which would bring about such a result, and that if their sense of national obligation, restrained them from active proceeding in its support, they would take no measure whatever to prevent it. But I cannot understand how any men who recognize the force of national and moral obligations can aid, whatever their abstract opinions, in sending fire and sword among a neighbouring people, to force them to change a form of government under which they are prosperous and contented, and to adopt another, against which their feelings revolt and from which they see no good reason to anticipate a larger amount of happiness or liberty.

NOBLE SPIRIT OF THE CANADIAN PEOPLE IN THE CRISIS.

But if such a storm be gathering on our horizon, thank God it

insight into the peculiar manner and custom of this ancient and semicivilized people, would be the more interesting; we therefore heartily recommend these volumes to our readers.

A NOBLE LIFE; by Miss Muloch, author of "John Halifax, Gentleman." 12mo. pp. 302.*-This is a beautifully written sketch of a truly noble life. The hero of the story is "Lord Cairnforth "-a Scottish Earl of the last century. Though suffering under a life long infirmity, he was ever a devoted follower "after good" and exemplified in his history an acquiescence in that prayer of heartfelt resignation: "Thy will be done." The moral of the story is excellent, and its influence upon any one who should read it cannot be otherwise than good.

RICHARD COBDEN, his Political Career and Public Services: by John McGilchrist. 18mo. pp. 304.*-This biographical sketch of the great English champion of Free Trade, is free from some of the defects of ordinary • Harper & Brothers, New York; W. C. Chewett, Toronto.

biographers, too often mere panegyrics upon the life and services of great men. To avoid this error, the author tells the story of Mr. Cobden's life as far as possible in his own words. Selections have therefore been made from such of Mr. Cobden's speeches, both in and out of parliament, as were autobiographical. This adds greatly to the interest of these extracts, and also to the reliability of the statements which they contain. The book is nicely illustrated and is very neat in its appearance. It is designed especially for the use of young men just entering upon life, and is well calcu

lated to interest and instruct them.

Common Schools, of any text book which is not included in the list of Text Books authorized by the Council as provided by law, after the close of the current year (1866.)

In regard to this disapproval of unauthorized Text Books by the Council, the one hundred and twenty-eighth section of the Upper Canada Consolidated Common School Law enacts that "No person shall use any foreign books in the English branches of education, in any model or common school, without the express permission of the Council of Public Instruction; and no portion of the Legislative School Grant shall be applied in aid of any common school in which any Book is used that has been disapproved of by the Council of Public Instruction, and public notice given of such disapproval." II. OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE SCHOOL LAW IN REGARD TO

MEMOIR OF PETIGRU ; by Wm. J. Grayson, 12mo., pp. 178*-This is a very touching and beautiful tribute to an old and valued friend. Charleston, South Carolina, was the scene of his life, and was also his last resting place before "this cruel war," which desolated his native state, was over," as it was also in the same year of the gifted author of the memoir. Mr. Petigru was for many years at the head of the bar of South Carolina, and was a genial noble character. Mr. Grayson was also a lead-1. Duty of the Council of Public Instruction for Upper Canada. ing literary man in his native state. The volume is a contribution to a history of the inner life of the war for independence at the South. It con ains an excellent portrait of Mr. Petigru.

- HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES CAVALRY; by Major¡A. G. Brackett, 12mo. pp. 337."-This work contains a history of the United States cavalry from the formation of the Federal Government to the 1st June, 1863. It is illustrated with several engravings.

IX. Departmental Notices.

NOTICE IN REGARD TO THE USE OF UNAUTHOR

ISED TEXT BOOKS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

I. PROVISIONS OF THE LAW IN REGARD TO TEXT BOOKS IN

GRAMMAR SCHOOLS.

The twelfth, fifteenth, nineteenth, and twenty-fifth sections of the Upper Canada Consolidated Grammar School Law enacts as follows::-

TEXT BOOKS IN COMMON SCHOOLS.

The fifth clause of the one hundred and nineteenth section

of the Upper Canada Consolidated Common School Law enacts that "119. It shall be the duty of the Council of Public Instruction * * *(5) To examine, and at its discretion, recommend or disapprove of Text-books for the use of schools." *

2. Duty of the Chief Superintendent of Education. The tenth section of the one hundred and sixth section of the Consolidated School Law enacts that—“106. It shall be

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use his best endeavours to provide for
and recommend the use of uniform and Approved Text-books
in the schools generally."

3. The Duty of County Boards of Public Instruction. The third clause of the ninety-eight section of the School Law enacts that-"98. It shall be the duty of the County or Circuit Boards of Public Instruction * (3) To select 12. In each County Grammar School provision shall be (if deemed expedient) from a list of Text-books recommended made for giving * instruction according or authorized by the Council of Public Instruction, such books to a programme of studies and general rules and regulations as they may think best adapted for use in the common schools to be prescribed by the Council of Public Instruction for of the county or circuit, and to ascertain and recommend Upper Canada, and approved by the Governor in Council; the best facilities for procuring such books." and no Grammar School shall be entitled to receive any part of the Grammar School Fund, which is not conducted according to such programme, rules and regulations.

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The sixth clause of the ninety-first section of the School 15. Such Council shall prepare and prescribe a list of Text-Law enacts that "91. It shall be the duty of the local superbooks, programme of studies, and general rules and regulations intendent of schools * (6) To see that all the schools for the organization and government of the County Grammar are managed and conducted according to law-to prevent the use of unauthorized, and to recommend the use of Authorized Books in each school, and to acquire and give information as to the manner in which such Authorized Books can be obtained, and the economy and advantage of using them. 5. Duty of City, Town, and Village Boards of School Trustees. The fifteenth clause of the seventy-ninth section of the School Law enacts that-" 79. It shall be the duty of each Board of School Trustees * (15) To see that all the pupils in the schools are duly supplied with a uniform series of Authorized Text-books.

[NOTE. In accordance with this section of the Act the Council of Public Instruction have passed the following order on the subject of Text Books:-The text books for use in the Grammar Schools being prescribed by the Council of Public Instruction, the Grammar School Trustees can select such text books from that list as they approve; but in no case can more than one series of books be permitted to be used in a school.].

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