self-control, with unyielding perseverance and energy.

'3d. A spirit of concession and adaptability, that will enable her
to conform to the general rules and regulations of the schools, and
to harmonize her plans and efforts with those of the other
teachers.

'4th. A moral and religious character, that will cause her to feel
the full responsibility of her position, and make her guard with a
watchful eye the habits and principles of the children under her
charge.

'5th. Such dignity of person and manners as will secure the
deference of pupils, and the respect and confidence of parents. A
freedom, both from girlish frivolities, and old-maidish crabbedness
and prudery.

'6th. Correct social habits, a well cultivated literary taste, and
a mind richly stored with general information.

'Applicants for places as teachers in our Public Schools will be
examined in the following branches of study, or others, the study
of which would furnish an equal amount of mental discipline:
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry,
Mechanical Philosophy, Geography, Physiology, Zoology, Natural
Philosophy, Meteorology, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy,
Orthography, Reading, Penmanship, English Grammar, History,
Bookkeeping, Political Science, Moral Science, Mental Philosophy,
Logic, Rhetoric, Evidence of Christianity, Elements of Criticism.

'Yours, Respectfully,
---- ----
'Sup't of Public Schools.'

'Where, oh, _where_ is _she_?' Tell us, if you can, what worlds or what
far regions hold this paragon of damsels.

'Where bides upon this earthly ball
A maid who so embraceth all.'

And where does ---- ----,' Superintendent of Public Schools,' find these
Perfections, or Maids of Munster?

It must be a wealthy community that, which expects to hire such
teachers. And 'to begin with,' they must have 'an attractive personal
appearance.' The rogue of a Superintendent!

'Physiology!' Reader, did you ever fairly _master_ even a test book on
the subject--say, JOHN DALTON'S--and acquire with it the anatomical
knowledge essential to a merely superficial comprehension of the
subject? Did you ever dissect any, and attend the usual lectures? The
Young Lady in question must have done more than this.

'Political Science!'

'Chemistry!'