The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-16
REP0RT
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v the Gomnttse on EdHcdfloa ot dte Arkansas 4aau | of Coaterence of he Methodist Episcopal Church.
 The Committee on Education presented a Report as follows, to wit
 our Committee Education beg leave to report: tp- on due dellberaton believe it useless to say much of the evils of ignorance, the ncacuable benefits of learning These subjects happily, repeatedly and ably discussed in the various publications of cur trust you are already duly informed these vtay im portant subjects. But the questions, what is our duty as body, to do, and when shall We do il present them selves as the principal objects of our thought We think IL worthy ot remark that both the State of Arkansas and the Arkansas Annual Conference in state of nfan- cy; t is good to start early and strive to lay solid broad foundation, upon which may be reared edfcc that will bless future generations and reflect more cre ait upon our own memory. Your committee concur in the belief that Arkansas Is destined admirable nur- sery for literature and science distant period. We are brought to this conclusion by consideration of the facts that VIC are blessed with a salubrous cline not surpassed by any State in the Unon with the very first order o water m profuse abundance Cur State abounds with springs, rvuets creeks and rivers of the most de- llcoas kind, and greater unVersaty of good product we soil than we have seen and also well situated for commerce. The inhabitants may safely promise them selves good share ot heah Emgrants need not fear to come-on due examination, they canRo far to come This then presents in oar humble opinion, most prom sng field for culture this picture really looks inviting to the aborer in the field of literature.
 To your Committee lt appears that Providence has spread this field before body for culture: shall we step forward and occupy this ground! Occupied it will be- if not by by others To us it appears that we as Church, Conference, will be morally cupabe if we lie dormant Besides all this sister Conferences are all soleitude on this important subject. Instance St Charles, La Grange, Wesleyan University, ard others Aured then by the prospects before us and stimulated by the good examples surrounding us feel duty to Resolve,
 lst That we, the members of the Arkgnsas Annual Conference will erect Manual Labor School in our bounds and under patronage.
 2ndy. That we the members of the Conference, will lay this subject before the people of our charge and soli- cit donations by subscription.
 3dy That we appoint board of trustees, whose duty shall be to hear proposals from the various connuni- ties in our bounds receive moneys and titles property contributed for said school and report the Annu- al Conference that may judge where the greatest en- courogement will be given for the location Of said school
 4lg Ibatthe presiding elders oftbe several districts be that board of trustees, and may call for such aid or counsel as they may judge expedient from the crcait preachers.
 We also feel that we would be altogether nexcusabe to neglect overlook female education. Therefore Re- solved,
 ls That we feel it our indispensable duty to use our best endeagors to get into operation, faithfully support and encourage respectable female institution in each end ofour Conference.
 2ndy That there be q committee of one or more in each end of Conferences whose duty shall be to cor respond by letter otherwise with some persons sta- be to conduct said institutions under our patronage
 3dly That we, the members of Conference do most solemny pledge ourselves to foster and cherish said & male schools by every reasonable exertion by making our people acquainted with said institutions and procur ing as many students possible
 All of which is respectfully submitted.
 WAI. II. BURNLEY, Cb'n ef Com.
 A. D. SMITH,
 JOHN FARRELL.
 And on motion, said Report was adopted.
 VIM. r. .EATCLIFFE, 6ec'y ef G. T. C.