Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-10
Education Couyeution.

friends of Education, the holding convention COM
posed Of those friendly to the Of Education. the
more efficiently promote Common Schools, and ad-
vance the interests Of popular education generally,
large and full Convention assembled in the Hall Of the
House of Representatives, the 26h of May, 1917,
comprising delegates from almost every county the
State.
On motion of the Rev. ]. L. Smith, the convention was
temporarily organized by calling Gov. Whitcomb to
the chair. His exceency upon taking his seat, re-
turned to the convention, his thanks in brief and e-
lIcitous manner, and congratulated the members on
the happy auspices under which they had assembled.
Upon the motion of S. c. Wilson Esq, of Craw-
louisville, the Rev. L. w. Berry appointed Sec
rotary pro tenn
The Rev. Mr. F. c. Holiday, Of New Albany, then
introduced the following resolution: sss<-
RssolUed, That Messrs. Bennett Esq, of Union CO.,
Hankins, Esq. of Wayne CO., DR.. Scovill, of South
Hanover, DIR. Simpson, Of Greencastle. Rev. S. l..
Johnson, of indianapolis, be committee TO nominate
permanent officers for the convention, which was
adopted.
On motion Of S. c. Wilson, Esq, the names Of all
the counties in the State called TO ascertain
the number of delegates in attendance from each
county.
While the call Was in progress question arose as
to who were to compose the convention those who
regularly appointed and authorized to act as del
egates by primary meetings. or all persons who were
in attendance.
Mr.. S. C. Wilson remarked that il was conven-
ton Of the friends of Education. The resolution of
the Legislature in pursuance of which are now
assembled, contained an invitation to all who pro-
fesscd to be friendly the of education; noQe
contemplated in the resolution should therefore be
cuded from participation in the deliberations Of the
convention, but that all should be invited to cooper
ate with those interested in the subject of general ed
ucation.
Upon those suggestions a resolution was introduced
declaring that all who in attendance, should be
considered as delegates and requested to act as such
The Rev. Mr. Ames, moved that committee be
appointed composed of from each county report
the names OF those IN attendance, which was agreed
TO. :
A. G. Pepper Esq, moved that the committee have
time, until tomorrow morning to report, which was
also agreed to.
Mr.. N. Bolton presented resolution, rendering the
use Of the Hall to editors Of the city papers, for the
purpose of reporting the proceedings Of the conyen-
ton, for their respective papers, which was adopted
DIR. Bennett chairman of the committee 10 ,nofni-
nate permanent officers for the convention, signihed
their readiness report. Whenfe report read, il
discovered that several persons nominated were
not present at the Convention. Whereupon the re-
port was on motion Of S. c. Wilson, Esq, recon-
United with instructions to report only the names OF
those who were in actual attendance.
Mr.. s. l.. Crosby introduced resolution requiring
the convention to be opened with prayer, when per-
manenty organized, by such person the chair may
desgnate agreed TO.
Mr.. Jennison of Charlottesville, moved that nc
member be allowed to speak more than twice on the
same subject.
j. NJ Hanna ESQ, of Greencastle moved the adop-
tion of the rules of the Houseof Representatives. for
the government Of the convention, which agreed
to- This motion superseded the one previously made
The nominating committee returned, and by Mr..
Bennett their chairman reported the following officers
HON. l. BLACKBOARD, President.
Wee Presidents.
DR.. WYLIE, Of Bloomington
DR.. MoNFoRT, of Franklin.
PRof. HOvEY, of Charlottesville. r
]. X. EDGERroS ESQ, of Fort Wayne.
c. III. Test, of Connersvie.
j. II. Taylor, of Madison. ! o..u....;.
N. BoLToN, Of Indianapolis. ''''e'A'ieS p.
Which report concurred in.
COL A. ii. Davidson moved the appointment of a
committee to wait upon Judge Blackford and inform
him OF his election which was agreed to, and Messrs
Davidson and Wilson were appointed said committee
Judge Backford upon taking the chair addressed
the convention as follows:
Gentlemen of the Convention: / cannot but fee
highly hattered by being selected for the honorabl,
position you have assigned me this interesting oc
casion. The purpose for which you have assembled
Is one OF vast importanceto promote the great obec
OF educatiOn which is not only intimately but insep
arably connected with all we hold dear. When
look around upon the conteniionsepd see who are t
participate in the deliberations tbefoKfeeI assure
ceedngs, and 1t my ardent wish that entire success
may attend your Efforts.
DIR. Wye being called upon, thus invoked tn
throne of Grace:
Almighty God:-Accept our thanks for Thy mercic
and for the gracious dispensaon Of Providence which
hath permitted US to assemble at this time. Presid
over us in our deliberations and may thy good Spin
guide into such measures as may result in tn
advancement of the great interests we are now caIe
upon to consider. We ask for Christ's sake, Amen.
o. Butler, Esq. of indianapolis. introduced resou
ton for the appointment of committee of seven mem
bers to report such resolutions, and business for tn,
consideration of the convention they may dee1
pTOper-adopted.
Whereg!POn the chair apPointss the following gen
o. Butler Esq, A Kinney Esq of Terre Haute
Prof. c. Mills of Charlottesville, ]. "a Matson ESQ
Of Rockville, S. c. Wilson of Charlottesville PROF
S. Harrison Thompson of South Hanover, r. w
Thompson Esq of Terre Haute.
On motion of c. II. Test ESQ.,, the Rev. Mr.. Ame
of Indiana polls, was added TO the committee
The convention then adjourned until o'clock.
O'clock P. M.
The convention assembled:
DIR. Butler chairman of the committee, to prepar
business for the action of the convention reported
several resolutions, the import of which is only Civ
LIST, That in the opinion of the convention, the pu
rIty of public and private morals-the security @
propsry--the happiness and good order of society
and the prosperity of the State depend upon the PROF.
er education of the people, and that such educatio
cannot be obtained without good and efficient sys
TEN of Comn.on Schools.
I'd, That Common Schools should be made as ia
as practicable, free schools, &c.
Bird, That the time has arrived that schools contem
plated the constitution and laws of the State shout
be free to all, and the tuition gratis.
4th, That 1t be recommended the Legislature tina