Let it continue until it becomes a genuine may, in the complete abolition of one of the

Thus the war goes on. crusade, ultimating, if it prevalent evils of our times.

TUITION REVENUE.-The amount of tuition revenue apportioned for fiscal year ending October 15th, was $1,414,615 02. This does not include the Congressional revenue, or revenue arising from the Congressional fund. The amount from this source was, year before last, $152,086 10; for the year just closed, it will not be less, but may be more. Adding this sum, the aggregate apportionment for the year is $1,566,701 12. The amount for the year ending October 15, '67 was $1,477,462 54, giving the handsome gain of $89,238 58.

YOUNG LADIES IN COLLEGE.-A short time since twenty-three young ladies asked to be admitted as students into Wabash College, at Crawfordsville, in this State. But after due consultation the Faculty informed them that they, (the Faculty,) were not authorized by the powers conferred to admit them. They were consequently excluded. The young ladies, or their friends, may choose to take an appeal to a higher court, namely to the Board of Trustees, or to the Legislature; to the former asking an amendment of the By-Laws, or to the latter, asking an amendment to the Charter.

NORMAL INSTRUCTION.-Prof. James G. May, of Salem, has had for the current term a normal class numbering twenty-two. Examiner Staley, of Frankfort, had a normal class of twenty in the early part of the term, all of whom are now teaching in the public schools of Clinton county.

ARTICLE DECLINED.-Puero sends an article on Partiality in the employment of teachers. He has some good thoughts on an interesting subject; but his style is defective, his sentences being long, and cumbersome, consequently often obscure. Puero, look well to your style, and try again. Remember, "True ease in writing comes from art, not chance.'

INDIANA STUDENT.-This is the title of an eight paged semimonthly, published by the students of the State University. This paper has snap, spice, and point. Some of the articles give evidence of ready and flexile pens. Terms, $2.00 per annum. Address "The Indiana Student," Bloomington, Indiana.

MILITARY.-The military arrangements of the State University spoken of in last issue have been perfected. Major General Long is on the ground and at work, giving instruction in military science and exercise in military drill. A company of sixty-seven students has been organized for drill. Uniforms will be furnished at student's expense, and arms by the State.

INSANE-Orpheus Evarts, M. D., of Michigan City, entered upon duty as Superintendent of the Insane Asylum, at Indianapolis, on the 10th ult, vice Dr. Lockhart, resigned. Dr. Everts comes with a fine medical reputation.

CHILDREN. The number of children of common school age, i. e., between 6 and 21 years, as reported to the office of Public Instruction September 1st, was 592,875, an increase over the preceding year of 15,866.

REMOVAL. The office of Public Instruction has recently been removed from Vinton's Block, on Pennsylvania street, to Gallop's Block, on the corner of Tennessee and Market, directly east of State House.

BIOGRAPHICAL.-The next number of the JOURNAL will contain a biographical sketch of Prof. B. T. Hoyt, an Ex-President of the State Teachers' Association, and Professor in Asbury Univer-ity at time of his decease.

ADJOURNED MEETING OF SUPERINTENDENTS' CONVENTION,

To be held at Richmond, Tuesday, December 29th, at 2 o'clock P.M. In pursuance of a resolution adopted at a Convention of Superintendents of City and Town Schools, held at Shelbyville, Ind., July 30th, 1868, the Committee there appointed on Permanent Organization would respectfully request the Superintendents throughout the State to make arrangements to be present at the Hall designated in the city of Richmond for the meeting of the State Teachers' Association, promptly at 2 P. M. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, for the purpose of effecting a permanent organization of Superintendents of City and Town Schools for the State of Indiana.

The following was adopted at Shelbyville :

Resolved, That for the purpose of discussing from time to time the various subjects connected with the management of city and town schools, and for the further purpose of discussing questions of a scientific and literary character, we make a permanent organization of School Superintendents for the State, to meet annually; and that a committee of five be appointed to draw up Articles of Associationthe said committee to report at an adjourned meeting to be held during the week designated for the next annual meeting of the State Teachers' Association, and at the same place thereof, the day to be designated by the committee.'

The business of the hour will be the adoption of a constitution and the election of officers.

J. M. OLCOTT, Chairman Com.

THE ASSOCIATIONS.

Our readers will all bear in mind that the State Teachers' Association and the State Collegiate Association meet at Richmond in the holidays. Also that in pursuance of a resolution of the State Convention of Superintendents at Shelbyville last summer, the Superintendents of city and town schools will meet at the same time and place to organize a permanent association.

Earnent teachers, Superintendents, Examiners, and College Professors and Presidents will not, we trust, fail to be there. Let the meeting be the largest and best ever held in the State. Remember, Indiana is moving, and if you do not mind, dear reader, she will move off and leave you.

For particulars as to exercises, board, railroad fare, &c., see the programmes of the executive committees.

Reports of these meetings will appear at length in the February No. of the JOURNAL.

INDIANA COLLEGIATE ASSOCIATION.

The Second Annual Meeting of this Association will be held in Richmond on the 29th of Dec., opening at 1 o'clock P. M., at such place as the friends there shall designate. Information will be given at the depot and hotels.

EXERCISES.

14 o'clock-Preliminary Business.

2 o'clock-Inaugural Address by the President, Rev. Cyrus Nutt, D. D.

Discussion of same.

3-PAPER: "The Practical Value of Greek in the College Curriculum, and the best method of teaching it." By Professor E. Ballantine.

Discussion of Paper and subject.

4-PAPER: The Education of the Sexes in Higher Institutions of Learning.

Discussion of Paper and subject.

DISCUSSION: Should a knowledge of any portion of the Greek Language be a prerequisite for entering the Regular College Classes? DISCUSSION: Should we aim at Uniformity throughout the State in the Pronunciation of Latin? If so, what system shall be adopted? Members are requested to come prepared to discuss these questions and to submit others for future consideration.

Signed,

MEMBER OF BUSINESS COMMITTEE.

[It is hoped the Superintendents can dispatch their business so as to be present at the Collegiate Association, at least a portion of the afternoon.-ED.]

THE STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.

The Fifteenth Annual Meeting of this Association will be held at Richmond, commencing on Tuesday evening, Dec. 29th, and eontinuing during Wednesday and Thursday. The usual reduction in railroad fare will be secured, and all ladies desiring it will be entertained at the residences of citizens free of charge. There will also be a reduction of rates at the hotels. The indications are that this meeting will be one of the largest and most interesting of any that have been held. It is hoped that every teacher, who can possibly do so, will attend.

We anticipate a visit from the Superintendent of schools in Ohio on Thursday.

The following is the

ORDER OF EXERCISES:

Tuesday Evening.-1. Organization and Address of Welcome. 2. Inaugural Address by the President, A. C. Shortridge. Wednesday, Dec. 30th-Morning Sessson.-1. Compensation of Teachers; by Hamilton S. McRea, of Muncie.

3. Course of Study for our Public High Schools; by W. A. Bell, Principal of Indianapolis High School.

4. General Discussion.

Afternoon Session.-1. Amendment to School Law; by Thomas Charles. of Indianapolis..

2. Discussion.

3. Composition Writing; by Cyrus W. Hodgin, Principal of Richmond High School.

4. General discussion and miscellaneous business.

Evening Session.-1. Address by W. H. Vennable, of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Thursday Morning Session.-1. The Duty of the State to Educate all her Children; by A. M. Gow, of Evansville.

2. Discussion of this Paper.

3. Methods of Teaching Natural Science in Common Schools; by Prof. J. Tingley, of Asbury University.

4. Music in Common Schools; by

Afternoon Session.-1. What should be the Relation of the Colleges of our State to our Public Schools? By J. M. Olcott, of Terre Haute.

3. Short Addresses from Superintendent of Public Instruction and visitors.

Evening Session.-Address by W. D. Henkle, of Salem, Ohio. 2. Miscellaneous.

Opportunity will be given each evening for the discussion of some topics not stated in the programme, if it shall be desired.

Teachers arriving upon the cars are requested to assemble at the High School room, where homes will be assigned to them. GEO. P. BROWN, Ch. Ex. Com.

BOOK TABLE.

A PRACTICAL GRAMMAR of the English Language, for the Use of Schools of every Grade. By Thomas W. Harvey, A. M. Cincinnati: Wilson, Hinkle & Co.

It has passed into a quasi-aphorism that the "Grammar of the English Language has not yet been written." This is substantially, though circumlocutively, saying that so far English grammars have been failures. We give no opinion on the position in its full scope, but accept its truth as applied to several grammars that we have seen within the last twenty years.

Waiving these general statements, we are happy to believe the grammar before us is not a failure. Affirmatively and stronger we believe it a success-an eminent success, and for the following among other reasons: 1, Clearness; 2, Accuracy; 3, Minuteness; 4, Exhaustiveness.

The first two qualities belong to both the language and thought; the latter two, to the thought, or subjcect matter alone. These qualities are apparent and striking in the rules and definitions. The definitions have a mathematical terseness and comprehensiveness unusual in works in language. Had we room we should like to illustrate this statement by quoting several such definitions as, "A noun is a name; a pronoun is a word used instead of a noun;" "the pos sessive case is the use of a noun or pronoun to denote ownership, authorship, origin or kind." The first and second show brevity; the third, comprehensiveness. A definition at onee comprehensive, clear and concise, shows the ability of a master.