dividuals, each doing something to help or instruct those to whom his influence extends. He who makes two clear ideas grow where there was only one hazy one before, is the true benefactor of his species. In conclusion, I must express my sincere thanks to Mr. Thomas Emerson, superintendent of schools in Newton, for the very kind interest he has shown in my work, in discussing its plan with me at the outset, in reading the completed manuscript, and in offering valuable criticisms. CAMBRIDGE, August 5, 1890. Whatever else it may be, "the government" is the power The study of history is full of practical lessons, and helpful to those who would be good citizens 9, 10 11 11, 12 12-14 14, 15 § 1. The New England Township. The most ancient and simple form of government Town-treasurer; constables; assessors of taxes and over- Educational value of the town-meeting By-laws Power and responsibility There is nothing especially American, democratic, or meri- torious about "rotation in office " QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT § 2. Origin of the Township. Clans; the mark and the tun The Old-English township, the manor, and the parish 36, 37 Parish and vestry clerks; beadles, waywardens, haywards, 49, 50 50, 51 51, 52 Justices of the peace; the Quarter Sessions; the lord lieu- Virginia sparsely settled; extensive land grants to individ- Contrast between old Virginia and old New England, in re- |