Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-09
PROMOTION OF EDucATtoN


! PROMOTION Oh EDUCATION.
We sheefinly give place 10 tho following call fos
= Na''ona' Convention to discuss tho subjcc, Of
| Elementary Education.
| To has ErceHeneg The L;,perpor Of pe,o,r,,,.;~
and The Members Of the Legislature oCilaf State
| FELLOW CirizENs At the ninth annual meeting
., tho American Lyeeum, held in the city Of New
ORR on the 3D.. lih and 9th Of May. 1899 the fol
loving resolutions proposed by Polessor Brooks of
Massaehns'"s, were maureIy considered and unan-
imously adopted VIZ.
"Rcsotred, That il is cxpcdien, 10 hold a Nation.
~ convention for ono week in tho Hall Of Indo-
dcndenee n Philadelphia, beginning on the o2d of
November next, NJ 10 O'Clock \. NJ. for the pur-
pose oi discussing the various topics connected with
elementary education IN The United States
"hesofped, That commute OF five be appointed,
TO request The Governor land, If IN session tho lie
sstniel oi each Sinte in the Union to invite the
friends OF education IN lholr State attend the Con
vcntton"
Tho undersigned, having been appointed 10 form
the committee, do now, in obedience To tho ins,rne-
'"hS respectfully address you On this paamo sub
jcct.
lhc American byennm. in taking measures to-
carry into effect The above resolutions, expresses s
decp anxiety Tor the proper physe al, intellectual.
hnu moral culture oi every child in the United
states II IS ascefalne1 that rs many as nineteen
out oil twenty chdfen who receive instruction recevo
II IN 10 common soheos These schools, therefore,
must be with us the hope Of civilization, liberty, and
virtue ~ tltNhlc illetl so as 10 meet inc wants
"four Republic is The high aud single aim Of the
Convention. Parties in politics aud sccts in religion
" III not iot y moment be recognised in any FORM
No power will he vested in the assembly II will
ne We trust n company ui philanthropiss, patriots,
aud Christians, coming together in the spflt OF an
expansive benevolence, To consult for tho highest
good OF The rising generation. aud whose delibera.
TONS and results when published 10 the COUNTRY will
bring the great cause Of Education simultaneously
beloto thu several States ia lnrm for .nligh-
uuU9 nj A s,Ia
ent TO this humane aud patriotic object, We would
Suggest u lew among the many topics whloh will de-
n'and the consideration of tho meeting wv.
How many children AFRO there in each State Who
according 10 the Laws OF that State, should be undor
instruction How many Of this number ara found
IN The schools What is the condition 81 the com
mon schools IN each State What il the oreanza-
ton oil the school system What branches OF know
ledge should be taught in onr common schools
What should be the character Of on, common school
books How may school apparatus and school H.
braiIcs be made most usctull In what branches
should instruction be gwen orally. and IN what de-
gree What should be The qualdcatlons Of teach
ers Are normal schools Tor .ennatirs for the pre-
plraion oi cacher) desirable On nhJr plan should
they be established Isl central normal school for
The Union doslrablel Sh0uldt be under the direction
OF Congress, az society oi citizens What con
ncxon should the common schools have with acad-
cinlrs colleges, and universities What models
Ior school houses ar best VIII 10 ri of Educs.
uon established by each State, aiioid the best super
vision. and secure the highest improvement Of The
schools How can iiinerant teachers and lecturers
best supply destitute places Is national system Of
instruction desirable How should u school fund
be applicdl In what part Of each State has the
greatest progress been m,de IN e.emrntuy cducalion!
How may school satistlcs which must be The basis
of legislation, he must easily COLI ctcdl What
features oil the systems IN operation in Holland
bermahy Prussia, France and GIeat Britain, may
be most nseinlly adopted IN this county
FELLOW CITIZENS The discussion of these and
kindred topics will probably elicit OF nfor-
nation, The Importance Of which cannot be easily u
vcrfated. No would therefore urge those who,
shall attend tue Convention TO como prepared for
making known the valuable facts thuy can gather
Believing that all the talent Of county should
be so tempted forth by jliicous culture as
bring II into profitable aud harmonious action that
it is important TO the public good as well as 10 private
happiness that shoullroccivo the requisite supply
oi useful Information aud that each fac y which
the Creator his implanted in childhood sho ud be de-
vcloped IN It's natural ORDER proper time. and duo
proportion, we invite yon 10 secure tho attendance.
of delegates from your Stao prepared TO promote
his First duty Of our Repubhc--THE EDUCATION OF
ouR YOUTH believing that county must look
10 intelligence its defence. and 10 virtue as its life
blood and that the plan now proposed, origina
ting IN The most enlightened views OF freedom and
humanity, will be the first IN setcs of means for
securing The greatest good to future generations,
only among us, but 10 our sister Republics, the Ly
cenm desnes 10 bring into focus all tho light which
can be collected ia our land. Some ot the mort
distinguished gentlemen in several States have
promised 10 be present and we would suggest the
cxpedency Of inviting the members Of Congress
(who will be on tler way TO Washington about the
lime Of the meeting) 10 join the Convention.
With the most heartfelt good wishes for the sue.
of every oiluu fer the benefit Of the young both
inyouf State and throughout the Union, are your
friends and fellow citizens.
TnnoooRr FRrLlNonursfS, of New Jersey.
CHARLES Brooks, of Massachusetts
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