A Letter to the Viscount Palmerston, M.P. &c. &c. &c. on the Monitorial System of Harrow School

Name: A Letter to the Viscount Palmerston, M.P. &c. &c. &c. on the Monitorial System of Harrow School
Author: C. J. Vaughan

By C. J. Vaughan

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A headmaster sets out a practical defence of the monitorial system used at his school, explaining that entrusted senior boys enforce everyday manners, order, and peer discipline in ways masters cannot. He contrasts this model with alternatives of intrusive adult supervision or monitors reduced to secret informers, warns of public unease and the potential abuse of corporal punishment, and argues that regulated, delegated authority—including traditional practices like fagging—best promotes the juniors’ welfare. Serious moral offences remain reserved for the master’s intervention, while routine discipline is left to the monitors’ independent but accountable judgment.

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C. J. Vaughan

C. J. Vaughan was a notable English clergyman and writer, recognized for his contributions to religious discourse and education in the 19th century. He is best known for his sermons and letters addressing contemporary issues, including the Church of England's role and the postal system's reforms. His works, such as "A Few Words on the Crystal Palace Question" and "The Book of Light in the Hand of Love," reflect his engagement with both theological and social matters. Vaughan's writings often aimed to inspire and provoke thought among his readers, making him a significant figure in the literary and religious landscape of his time.