Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-05
BELFAST. Dec. 80, 1916.
SCHOOL CONVENTION.

The Common School Association and the Teach
ers of Common Schools in Orange County. met in
Convention at Chelsea, Jan. 2lst, at 10 o'clock, A.
M. pursuant TO call of the County Committee, and
in the absence of the President, Harry Hale, Esq.
was elected Chairman pro tenn
The appropriate exercises of the day were open.
ed by Rev. Nelson Clarke of Randolph, BY invo
king the blessing of heaven upon the efforts of the
friends OF Public Schools, directing them to that
course which will elevate the standard and perfect
the system Of free schools that all the children
and youth Of our County and State NAV receive
that amount of education that will eminenty fit
them for the business of lie and secure to them the
blessings of mental and physical knowledge.
On motion, voted that the superintendent be adj
ded TO the County Executive Committee and that
they be appointed the Committee of overtures
Which committee, after brief consultation presen.
ted the following resolution for the consideration
OF the Convention, VIZ:
ReSOlUed, That we deem a mere knowledge of
books but comparatively small part Of the quail
fcatons of successful teacher. He should be
acquainted with the nature Of his employment, and
thoroughly versad IN the theory of teaching.
This resolution called forth free and animated
discussion, in which Messrs Newton, Howard,
Clark, Flint, Morse and Brown participated. The
discussion continued until II o'clock, when the
resolution was laid upon the table, and the Conven-
lion adjourned to meet at o'clock, P NJ.
4 =.
Met agreeaby to adjournment. The resolution
which lay upon the table was called up, and after
brief discussion was adopted. The committee
then presented the following:
ReSoUed, That the enactlon Of laws upon the
subject Of education any other, without the CO.
operation and sustaining voice Of the people in
carrying them into operation, must prove inetfectu
al and abortlve. Therefore, resolved, that we will
use all efficient and honorable measures TO secure
the present Common School law fair trial by a
united support.
Which, after some impressive remarks from Rev
Mr. Kingman, urging the importance OF sustaining
the principles Of this resolution not only in its pas
sage but in PRACTICE was adopted.
The hour having arrived, the Convention was
called to listen to an address from Mr.. Howard Of
Newburyport, Ms, which continued something
more than one hour, and in which the audiance
were highly interested. 1t may be truly said that
it abounded with beautiful sentiments, beautifully
expressed and seemed at the same time to instruct
the mind and elevate the affections Of the heart.
The address being completed, motion was made
that when this meeting adlourns, it adjourn to mee
at & O'clock, at which time an address may be eX
pected from Mr.. Flint, the county superintendent
and after brief discussion the Convention ad
journed.
o'clock, P. NJ.
Met agreeably to adjournment, and listened tC
an address from Mr.. Flint, in which he gave us Q
brief history of the condition of Common Schools
in Orange County, and presented his views Of the
proper means to be used to elevate the standard Of
the same. After which the committee OF over
lures presented the following resolutions, viz
ReSOlped That the invaluable blessings Of cor
rect and thorough education can be universally
dlffused only through the medium of an enllghten-
ed and comprehensive system Of common schools
and that to elevate and perfect these by all the
means in his power is the obvious and imperative
duty of every citizen.
Resoiusd, That we regard District School Iii
brarles important auXiliarles in the cause of popu
lar education, and would earnestly recommend
their establishment in every district at the eares
practicable period.
RESOLVED, That the cause Of instruction in on
Public Schools is incomplete while knowledge o
so many of the higher branches as are essential L
a thorough practical education can be acquired on
Iy in our Academies and High Schools.
The above resolutions AFTER faithful discussion
of the principles they involve by Messrs. Clark
! Flint Redington. Newton, Howard, Morse, King
man, Allen and Hale were adopted. Alter which
the following resolutions passed by unanimous vote
Resolved That the thanks Of this Convention be
presented to Mr. Howard for his highly interesting
and instructive address upon this occasion.
Resolved That the Secretary prepare a report OF
the doings OF this Convention, and forward the same
for publication, earnestly requesting all Editors
who are willing, in Orange, Windsor and WASH
| ington Counties to publish the same.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
HAIRY HALE, President
! j. r. MORSE, Secretary