The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-06-01

. ton the undersigned entered on his agency. was
an informal association, unsuited, from the small
ness OF its number, and its want of accustomed
organization under a Constitution, to inspire the
necessary public confidence. OF this, none we're
more sensible than the Committee themselves;
and accordingly a reorganization, under a more
appropriate name, and with an increaSednumber,
has been effected, upon the basis ofthc ConStiiu-
ZION which is hereto annexed;-to which are ap-
pended the names Of the members of the Board,
and of the officers elected under its Const;u-
ton.
1t will be perceived that the members of the
Board are all citizens of the State of Ohio, and
that the Executive Commute are residents Of
Cleveland in that State, where it is contempla-
ted that the operations of the Board will, for the
present, be centralized. The continued location
oil The Board IN the State OF Ohio, where il origi-
mated, will, it is not doubted, be deemed appropri-
ate-standing, as that State does, in a position to
understand and appreciate the wants of THE
GREAT VALLEY--ofw which she forms a part-and
to inspire, therefore, the greater confidence that
an enterprise under the supervision OF some other
moStdiStinguiShed citizens, will be conducted with
a wise adaptation TO those wants.
In the constitution of the Board, there are asSo-
ciated, it will be perceived by those acquainted
with their characters, gentlemen of several relig-
ious denominationS,-an association deemed i'm
Portant, as well for its happy influence in cherish
ing the growing spirit of Christian Union, as to
AAOAh al 0SPA(lO lldt ~
WILDE made an instrumental PROSECUTING 10 the
creed ofany particula sect. Instead ofdirectingit
to this end, the Board will, besides selecting tea
cherS of various, though not essentially conflic-
ting denominations endeavor, in the instructions
which shall be given them, to carry out the 9th
article Of the Constitution, in its true spirit; max
ingthe Eible and nothing but the Bible, the basis
Of the moral training which il regards as an in
diSpensable part OF a true and proper educa-
ton,
The reorganization of the Board was effected
on the 18th ofApril. Since that time the under
signed has visited Michigan, Northern Illinois,
and Wisconsin, and in pursuance of the 9TH arti-
Gle of the Constitution, hasaided in forming asso-
Citations auxiliary 10 the Board, in the cities OF
Detroit, Chicago, and Milwaukee. Heis happy
to say that the character ofthe Executive Com
mitieeS of these associations is such, as 10 give
assurance that the purpose, as declared in their
constitutions, ITO cooperate with the Board in
advancing The caused Of popular education" in the
States where they are respectively formed, will
be faithfully executed. The hope is entertained
that the associations will, through their Executive
Committees, become efficient auxilaries TO the
Board. by taking measures, in accordance with
the purpose expressed in their constitutions, 10
ascertain The extent OF the want Of competent
teachers of schools ofvariouS grades" in their re-
Spective States, 'and securing The. necessary ar
rangementS for the reception and empIoymentof
such teachers as may be selected for employment
under the patronage Of the Board" lii intended
to effect the formation of 4 similar auxiliary aSSo-
citation for the State ofOhio.
Previous to the reorganization of the Board,
the undersignedhad effected temporary oTgani-
cations for a purpose similar TO the above, at
indianapolis in Indiana, and Burlington, Iowa,
with The expectation that they would be succeed
| ed, as they probable will be, by associations OF
a more permanent character. AT Springfield, Hi
noiS, during the session ofthe Legislature at that
place, a special meeting Of the State Education
Society was held, for the purpose Incorporation
with the Board, and 4 resolution was adopted to
that effect, followed by an instruction to The Ex-
! ecutive Committee Of the Society 10 take meas
ures TO ascertain the want ofteacherS in the State
of Illinois, and supply that want as far as praeti-
cable, through the agency Of The Board.
In the reorganization of the Board, and the es-
adjustment of The auxiliary associations referred
to, a foundation, it is believed, has been laid for
the accomplishment ofsome good.-hOw much.
will dependupon the energy with which the fu-
ture operations of the Board, and ofthe auxiliary
associations shall be conducted. Patient, perse-
vering labor is the indispensable condition TO
the accomplishment Of this, as il is of every
other good.
For the purpose of beginning to supply the de-
mand for teachers, nearly forty ladies have teen
assembled at Albany, N. Y. where they are in a
course of a months preparatory training, embrac-
ing the following particulars.
/. Visiting the Normal School, and its model
or experimental school daily, to witness the meth
DDS of instruction there.
2. A course of lectures by Mr.. PAGE, the PTin-
cipal of the Normal School-given gratuitously
-on the details ofteaching the primary branches.
). A course oflectures on History, with refer
ence to its influence on the present character and
condition OF mankind
4. A course OF instruction on Physiology, with
special reference TO the preservation Of the health
Of teachers.
5. A course ofinStTuciion in CaliSthenics.
6. Instructions OF the best mode of teaching
| composition, with exerci'es.
Z. Lectures by Miss Beecher, in reference to
| the peculiarities Of Western Society and modes of
| organizing and conducting different schools in
| different places; and embracing various other
topics of advice and information.
| Three other ladies are associated with Miss
Beecher in the preparatory training.
The advantage ofdaily visiting the Normal
| school, and of the course OF lectures by its Prin-
| cipal can be appreciated by those only whohave
witnessed the excellent arrangements OF that
school, and the eminent ability with which every
department of it is conducted.
So important do the Board consider the course
| o. preparatory training referred to, that il is their
intention to make arrangements 10 secure such a
| preparation, gratuitouSly, to every woman who
| shall be sent out as a teacher under their patron
age.
The constitution OF the Board, it will be per-
ceived, does not limit tito one sex in the selection
| of teachers;-nor will it, in the practical exeeu-
ton of its trust, be thus limited. Yet it is fully
| persuaded that, in the peculiar qualifications
needed for the successful instruction and govern
ment of children Of both sexes, up TO a very ad-
vanced period if notthroughout the entire course,
of common school instruction, women are decid-
| eddy superior to men-especiaily in the moral
training which, besides its importance mthe mat
ter of school government, constitutes an essential
and indispensable part OF a proper education
! The comparative abundance offemale teachers,
and the economy of employing them, furnishes a
strong additional reason for looking, as the Board
do, mainly 10 that source ior a Supply VI the
teachers to be employed under is patronage.
1t is intended to secure, as far as practicable,
in the teachers to be employed, the qualifications
of competent knowledge, aPtness TO teach, pa
tience good sense, and Christian benevolence.
Mostof the women who shall be employed will
probably be in a condition to require pecuniaTy
| aid 10 enable them to reach their places of teach
ing. This aid it is intended to furnish when nee