The Arms a a revolve on a pivot at b. 12 inch Bronze Pedestal Stand. 12 inch Revolving Horizon, Low Frame. For Prices of the Franklin and Full Descriptive Catalogues sent SCHERMERHORN, BANCROFT & CO., 130 Grand Street, New York, and 25 North Fourth St., Philadelphia NEW PRIMARY DRAWING PATTERNS FOR SCHOOLS. These are well drawn by a master, who is alive to the wants of pupils who wish to learn the useful accomplishment of drawing. The drawings are transferred to stone, and are well printed from the stone. For the convenience of teachers at a distance, these patterns will be printed upon sheets, and thus they may be economically sent everywhere by mail. Sheet No. 1 contains THIRTY-ONE SIMPLE DRAWINGS of familiar objects. These may be easily imitated by the beginner, and will develop the first principles of drawing. Sheet No. 2 contains NINE DRAWINGS more complex than the former, but not too difficult for the pupil who may have copied the drawings of the first sheet. The drawings are easy and progressive. These two sheets are the beginning of a series which will be prepared in due time. The teacher may cut each sheet into several cards, so that a number of pupils may progress at one time. Price of the two sheets, prepaid, by mail, 36 cents. These are also cut in the usual size, and put up in two neat paper cases at the same price. They are more convenient for use, but are not so conveniently mailed. BARTHOLOMEW'S PROGRESSIVE DRAWING-CARDS. These Cards comprise five numbers (each containing twelve cards), with lessons accompanying Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4, for Pencil Drawing; No. 5 for Blackboard use. These Cards have already been adopted by the School Committee of Boston. and are in use in many other cities and a large number of towns. The reputation Mr. Bartholomew has gained as a Teacher of Drawing in the Schools of Boston, Roxbury, and other places, is quite sufficient to warrant a large sale. Price 25 cents each number. BARTHOLOMEW'S DRAWING-BOOKS. This series contains six numbers. In each number there are twelve plates and twenty-four pages of drawing-paper of a superior quality. Full instructions accompany each plate. No. 1. Lessons in drawing straight lines, angles, and various rectilinear figures. No. 2. A review of No. 1, and further exercises in plain figures. No. 3. Character, as applied to objects, and the means of giving it. No. 4. Curved lines, circles, and objects in which curves are found. No. 5 Rules of Perspective, and the method of applying them in the drawing of simple objects. No. 6. Further Exercises in Perspective Drawing. The above books are by Mr. W. N. Bartholomew, Teacher of drawing in the English High and Boston Normal Schools. They are designed to fill, as they do, a void that has long been felt in this important branch of education, and the immense sale which they had during the past year is an indication of a renewed interest in this valuable accomplishment. Retail price, 40 cents each number. BARTHOLOMEW'S PERSPECTIVE. It is the object of this book to impart a knowledge of the art of drawing the outlines of objects on a plain surface in such a manner that the representation shall exhibit the same appearance as the objects represented. The laws which govern the appearance of objects are first developed, and their truth demonstrated, then the method pursued in drawing by the eye. This contains forty finely executed wood engravings, illustrating the text. It has already been adopted in the English High and Boston Normal Schools. Retail price, one dollar. BARTHOLOMEW'S SKETCHES FROM NATURE. These drawings are from New England scenes, and are designed to meet the wants of those who desire to obtain studies executed in a style adapted to sketching from nature. In five numbers, paper covers, 40 cents. price. Copies of the above works will be sent to Teachers for examination (postage paid) on receipt of the GUYOT'S SLATED MAP DRAWING CARDS. Price, $1.50 per set. The complete set (in portfolio) contains: THE HEMISPHERES, EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA, NORTH AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICA, OCEANIA, UNITED STATES (double size). These "SLATED MAP DRAWING CARDS" exhibit merely the latitudes and longitudes, and are printed on s newly invented smooth, silicious surface made with the famous "Eureka Liquid Slating," from which slate pencil marks can be erased with the same facility as from an ordinary slate, thus enabling the pupil to re-draw on each Map hundreds of times, until an accurate and lasting knowledge is obtained of the Coast lines, Boundaries, Rivers, Mountains, Cities, &c. FOR THE COMPLETE SET, WITHOUT PORTFOLIOS, 90 cents. GUYOT'S PAPER MAP DRAWING CARDS. Price, 50 cents. FOR COMPLETE SET, WITHOUT PORTFOLIO.. FOR ANY SINGLE MAP OF THE SET, PER DOZ. 35 cents. SLATE PICTURES, an important and useful aid to the instruction of the young. These are simple drawings-white lines upon a black surface-and hence can be easily imitated upon the slate. Or. the very young scholars, who can not imitate them upon the slate, can trace the figures on their white paper with a lead pencil. They have been introduced into the schools of some of our larger towns, to the great satis faction of all concerned. There are six kinds, or grades, each bound in a little book. Price of each...... Also some in cheaper form....... ..... 15 cents. The drawings are common household articles, or of familiar animals, and are highly interesting to chil dren. SCHERMERHORN, BANCROFT & CO., 130 Grand St., New York, and 25 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL MONTHLY SCHOOL FAMILY ISSUED ON THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH, AT $1.00 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE. SCHERMERHORN, BANCROFT & CO., 130 Grand Street (near Broadway). BOSTON: FRED'K A. BROWN & CO., No. 1 CORNHILL. PHILADELPHIA: SCHERMERHORN, BANCROFT & Co., 25 NORTH FOURTH STREET. The Publishers of the AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL MONTHLY would respectfully announce that they will soon begin the publication of a masterly paper on the "Physical Geography and Productions of the United States," by Professor Arnold Guyot. It will occupy a part of several numbers of the MONTHLY, and will be illustrated by beautiful and accurate miniature maps, furnished for this special purpose by the eminent publisher of Professor Guyot's works. We need not assure our readers that this series of articles will prove highly interesting and valuable to every intelligent person in the United States. A gentleman of high reputation in the educational community is preparing for our Monthly a "History of the Schools of New York." He will trace the progress of schools in this city from the erection of the first school-house on Manhattan Island to the magnificent completeness of our present system. In view of the great importance of our primary schools, and of the pressing need of improvement in the mode of conducting them, we shall give to the subject a liberal share of space in our columns. The first article of a series, by a lady occupying a high position in one of our training schools, and eminently qualified, in respect to literary and experimental attainment, will appear in our next. Our March number will appear in neat colored covers. Our artist is now preparing a suggestive design for the first page. Nothing shall be spared to make this, in every respect, a first-class Monthly, and we are determined to make every educated man and woman in America recognize its merits. Every page will be stereotyped, so that back numbers may be obtained when required. This number will be sent to some persons who have not subscribed for it. All who may receive it are respectfully invited to become regular subscribers. Arrangements have been made with Messrs. F. A. BROWN & CO., No. 1 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., to aid us in forwarding the interests of the Monthly in New England. They will take subscriptions and advertisements upon our regular terms, and their receipts will be binding upon us. The "EDUCATIONAL DIRECTORY," begun some time ago, now contains about 75,000 names. For these we are greatly indebted to our many kind friends and correspondents. But in many localities our lists are incomplete. Hence we beg all who may read this notice to send us the names of all the Teachers in their region. The names in full, with full P. O. address, should be distinctly written. Also indicate the rank of each Teacher, whether Principal or Assistant-whether in Public or Private School. Superintendents' Reports, Catalogues, and all documents containing lists of names and educational items, will be very acceptable. The names of Trustees, School Officers, and of all persons who are interested in the cause of education, will be valuable to us, and we shall be glad to receive them. When completed, this Directory will prove invaluable to Teachers, and to all who are interested in Teachers. Persons who are disposed to aid us in this great work, by sending the names of fifty live educators may secure the Monthly for half price-fifty cents per annum. SCHERMERHORN, BANCROFT & CO., PUBLISHERS, 130 Grand St, New York. EDUCATIONAL MONTHLY. VOL. I.-FEBRUARY, 1864.-NO. 2. ADVENTURES AND MISFORTUNES OF A SAXON SCHOOLMASTER. W II. HEN Master Sebaltus arrived in view of the palace, the shades of night enveloped the city of Dresden, and the illuminated entrance of the palace shone forth brilliantly in the darkness. Guided by the Chamberlain, Sebaltus passed through the sentinels, who presented arms; he ascended a large stone stairway and entered a suite of apartments, at the end of which was a grand drawingroom, where the Sovereign Elector and persons of his Court were assembled. The bewilderment of our ex-schoolmaster would have been much greater, if he had not continued to believe that he was under the influence of a dream. He awoke, so to speak, but in the presence of 'the Prince. The latter had waited impatiently the arrival of the future preceptor, and his smile bespoke satisfaction when he saw Sebaltus enter. Nevertheless Sebaltus cast a stolid look around him, and seemed ill at ease, until the Prince, taking pity on the poor fellow's embarrassment, advanced a step or two, extended his hand graciously, and kindly said: "Good evening, my dear Mr. Spurdzer. Do you remember me?" "Do I remember you, Mr. Hanz! pardon me-your Highness-your Lordship-" in the atmosphere of the palace. I shall present to you your pupils." The Prince motioned; the two young lads, one of fifteen years, the other of twelve, approached. Their demeanor was reserved and proud, and though their dress was plain, it was of good taste. "My sons," said the Elector, "this is Mr. Spurdzer, the good and learned man whom I have chosen to finish your education. My.wish was that he have nothing in common with the others; here he brings integrity, philosophic disinterestedness, and domestic qualities, so rarely found now-a-days. You must respect Mr. Spurdzer as you respect me: he will be for you a second father, and by your regard replace the sons whom he has left behind, to devote himself entirely to the cultivation of your minds." The two young Princes listened gravely to this little address; during which Sebaltus showed many signs of emotion. The elder answered in a respectful tone: "My father, for us your wishes are law; be assured that we shall show the greatest deference towards the illustrious and modest tutor whom you have selected for us." Spurdzer, though ignorant of the laws of etiquette, understood that it was necessary to compliment the Prince. "Sire," said he in his turn, "allow me to assure you of the gratitude which my zeal alone can equal, and I hope I shall prove to your highness that your confidence has been safely placed." “Of this, I have no doubt," said the Elector, who added, half audibly, as he |