though convinced that their pupils cannot be prepared for independent thought and action in any direction until they first learn it out of the school-room. Now this little volume is intended to supply the deficiency which has heretofore existed in this direction, in our school system; and, instead of placing before the learner a large volume of confused matter, beyond the reach of his comprehension, the author has endeavored to suit it to his capacity, as well as to the capacity of the teacher, and is hopeful that it may be at once interesting and the means of inaugurating a system of business education. In conclusion, the author desires to make acknowledgment of the valuable services rendered by Cornell Crysler, Esq., in the preparation of this work. E. P. H. MARCELLUS, N. Y. THE UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA YOUNG CITIZEN'S CATECHISM. Part First. SECTION I. CIVIL DIVISIONS. How is the state of New York divided for civil and municipal purposes ?* Into counties, towns, cities, and villages. How for judicial and representative purposes? How for school purposes? Into school districts. How are school districts erected by law? The power to alter, annul, and form new districts lies with the school commissioners. * Although the questions refer to the State of New York, they apply to most other states of the Union. What officers are to be elected in each school district? A district clerk, one (or three*) trustee, a collector, and a librarian. To what pay are school district officers entitled? To none, except the collector, who receives one per cent. on all sums of money paid before the expiration of fourteen days after receiving his warrant, and five per cent. on all sums collected after fourteen days, and, in case of a levy and sale, travelling fees at the rate of six cents per mile, to be computed from the school-house in his district. For how long a time are school district officers elected? For one year, except where there are three trustees, when they (the trustees) are elected for a term of three years. What are the duties of the collector? To obey the directions contained in his warrant. See Code of Public Instruction, p. 291. 'What are some of the duties of trustees? To see to the property of the district, hire teachers, make out taxes, and keep the schoolhouse in repair. *As the district shall determine. |