Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-03-30
Common school Convention.

on Monday evening Jan. 18th 1917, Cal.
VIZ FLETCHER appointed chairman, and
Harvey Brown, secretary. Whoreupon,
after tho objects Of tho rneoting had been
announced by tho chairman, committee
consisting of Messrs. II. w. Boccher, T..
r. Amcs. J. S Baylcss, J. NJ. Ray and
O. ButIcr, woro appointed TO mako ar
rongemcnts preparatory 10 the holding Of
n State Com non School Convention i'll In
dianapoiis, on the fourth Wednesday Owe
ning Of May next.
Ga notion the meeting nd Journod % as
,e,nblc on "Wednesday evening in the Lee
turc Room Of tho Rev. Mr.. GurIey 5
church.
"Wednesday evening 'an. 81, lSi7.-
The meeting having assembled pursuant.
to adiournment, Row. II. w. Beccher,
chairman Of tho committee previously np
pointed for that purpose, reported the fol-
lowing preamble and resolution which were
unanimously adopted
Whereas, tho Legislature Of Indiana
al lis present session, has passed a Joint
Resolution recommending Stntc Com
mon School Convention. 70 be held II IN
dia NJ 20 is Oh tho Fourth "Wednesday in
May next; and whereas we heartily con
cur in the objects Of said Convention,
thoio fo c.
I. Resolved .'lat all persons friendly to
tn cause cf common school education arc
corda Is iayiled 10 attend the said conven-
linn; and tina, Literary associations ong1-
god in the promotion Of education, and
voluntary assemblies Of the citizens, be
requested 10 send delegates 70 said conyon-
uon.
=. Resolved, that Il committee Of three
b, appointed to m...o arrangements for
tho entertainment, Of tie delegates.
,. That committee Of seven be mp
pointed to correspond with and procure
the attendance of gentlemen from abroad;
also to prepare and isspo n Circular to por-
sons friendly TO education in every coun-
tv IN the State, setting forth the objects of
said convention and soliciting statistical
information III respect 10 The condition Of
common schools in each township of the
State. far rs il can be obtained.
The chairman appointed Mcasrs. Blake,
Hub ard and iiannaman Committee of
arrangements, and Messrs. Boccher, A
mes, BayIess, Ray. Butlcr, Bolton and
Crcssv committee Of correspondence,
under ,iU uud oni ti.isd leooi..:on~
Mr.. Bolton presented papor contain
ing the following expression OF sentiment,
which was unanimously adopted.
Tho Joint resolution passed by tho Lee
gisaturo holds out the recommendation 70
cvery cltizon Of the State. friendly to the
common sch0o, interest. who can convent
entity spare the time for that purpose, to
come up 10 tho capital and deliberate with
his follow citizens on this great question.
ind ANA has Justly gained tho applause of
our sister States for her muniticcnco in
the education of her deaf and dumb aud
blind, and for her laudabo efforts 10 bring
back to reason or amcIioratc the condition
of the unfortunate insane! why. then,
should she no. as the great act of her polJ
cy. raise up. rs one man. and send the
lights Of Lite rature and Science 10 every
en- bin in the land! We have splendid
legacy, handed down 20 Us for the support
of common schools. and constitutional
provision, at all times staring members of
our Legislative councils in the face, on
that subject: and the present Legislature.
aIivo to It's duty on ,his question, has re-
commended common school education
convention. We have bat 10 look at tho
census Of Is 20 and other statistics 20 sec
the wants of Indiana. well as other
States in his great aud mighty valley,
whore the star of empire Is now rapidly
vending lis way. Wc rejoice that great
movcmcn, is now being made, in which
the whole Yves. viii unite. to carry on this
great work of common schoo! cducation.--
Let 10. Indiana be behind her sisters; bet
let the news Of this movement be spread
broadcast over The STATE: let our editors
recommend it: let tho school tcnchers, rs
Il great and powerful army. further on the
work; let our attorneys, while attending
our spring courts. see that at least one
speech be made on tho subject q, every
county seat; lie. the pulpit; also speak out
on this grca. question, which IS to result.
we trust. in more enlightened chrlstlanl-
,v-finaliv, let all who have influence, in
every sphere of life, see that this conven-
ton IS we'll attended; not doubling that the
result will be the adoption Of 4 system of
common school education. at the next ses-
sion of the legislature. that will add TO the
glory and honor Of our beloved State
What patriot, christian, or philanthropist,
who has il in his power, will fail 70 attend
so interesting 4 conventional convention
which we trust will tell most favorably up
on our destiny in centuries to come.
MIR. Bolton concluded by offering the
following resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, That we heartily concur in
the objects Of the common school conven-
ton TO DO held in this place en- the Fourth
Wednesday of May next. and we hereby