Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

united effort, 10 labor for the promotion of common
school education. He believed this was the only
method by which common school education could be
revived. Would taembers 90 home with the firm
determination Of improving schools without waiting
for the mass OF the people TO move, the enterprise
would be accomplished, and harmonious and sue
cesSful system of common school education would be
the result.
How, inquired ar c., can common schools be best
improved By improving and qualifying teachers
II was more important to a nation who the teachers
are than who ure the Legislators. The Legislators
may make laws for the government Of conduct, which
may readily be repealed. But teachers mould tie man,
make the sovereign. Whether the wisdom Of the legis
ator was not uselcss.-the laws enacted only 10 be
transgressed, depended much the influence of the
teacher, who BY his training gives inclination to the
forming mind, from which it will never materially
wary.
Mr.. c. examined the qualifications necessary 10
competent teacher-one WHO in addition to natural
gifts, had studied deeply and thoroughly: who had
prepares. himself for the work, and would pursue the
'Foeotioh from conscientious sense Of duty; who
would with zeal abor promote the apse IN WHICH
he vas engag ed-one who had determined 10 make
lteachffg permanent professionalism the person who
commenced teaching for easier work, or he who en-
gagged temporarily. toteach, To enable him 10 pursue
ss,udes in some other profession-law, medicine.
Mr. c. then In an eloquent pd,f0reibe Dapper, re-
viewed the qualifications NECESSARY for teachers The
responsibility and dignity of teaching profession
&c..
Mr.. HENRY, in some happy, and Appropriate re-
marks. regarded the objects of eddcatoi as three
lfod-mental moral and physical. Mr.. HIS remarks
related principally 10 The necessityof physical educa
ton, as essential and fundamental 10 the Others &C.
| DR.. SCOVILL favored that method of education
that would deyelopc althe parts, with wise and ju
dcious care 10 each and every part Symmetry and
just proportion of the whole system should be
lgarded.
| MIR. CRESSEY was pleased with the spirit of the
resolution. It contemplated action There was one
book in the Bible--he always admired the title of il
beyond all others-The ssActs Of the Apostles'-net
the resolutions, the speeches of the Apostles. Mr.
G.. extended hfseremarks to. considerable length,
(which were listened to with profound attention by the
convention.
| Gov WHITCOAIB next addressed the convention :;
from the nlrcsdy extended report of the proceedings
and for The want of time to prepare his address for
l publication. il vi U be delayed to future time.
The yo2zbsfhg taken, the resolution was unan-
mously adopted.
Mr.'CROSBY offered then the following resolution,
to-wit
ding an addtio.Gi supply 81 teachers for the increased
lpumbef o. schools proposed to be originated by the
faction Of the Legislature, this convention recommend
to the Legislature, Temporary provisions for the
emergency.io authorize the Circuit Courts immediate
designate in their districts schools
IN WHICH tho>e WHO Wish 10 nj the nSelVe5 Tor Ie1c1l
may obtain instruction at the public expense, which
provision shall be discontinued as soon suitable
i institutions opened for training teachers.
9Ir-T advocated the resolution in an able. and ar
gumentative manner; the publication of which, for
want Of room, we must forego
After some further discussion the convention refused
h 10 ADOPT the resolution.
IN LER offered the following resolutions,
which were adopted, to-wit ~z
Resolred, That when this convention adjourn. it
adjourn to meet again at indianapolis, on the We'd
nesday next succeeding the first Monday of December
next, and that committee of three be appointed to
draft Constitution, under which the convention may
become a society, to be known as the Education
i Society 4 the Siate,of dndana.'
Resolsed, That be recc lnded to the friends of
education in each county TO 0f education societies,
where not already formed, which shall be auxiliary
10 the State society, when formed.
Whereupon, Messrs. .. Butler, p. d. Gurley, and
h A. II. Davidson appointed committee in pur-
suance # the first resolution.
Il NJ TEST offered the following resolution
! Re That we commend all efforts to promote
- the enterprise Of individuals and sOcie-
State yet we are of opinion that a system
School education should be adopted, to be
4 N the State, free to ALL and TO carry out
til ct, that each individual member of this con-
vGa pledge himself to-eXert his influence to inn
pres pom the people The imp0Ftss efmoderate tax
attic q the State - -~x-sas
L-r InOAlfSOIN moved tat-the resolution be lad
upon, the table; WHICH motion did not prevail.
The question recurring the adoption of the reso-
luton, ii was decided in the negative. <s,as-
I On motion of Dr. SCQYILLE, it was
! ReSolrea, That coHhhits< tnSlkaft common
school law be instructed to insert clause requiring
report To- each Legislature from the trustees of each
county seminary, touching their funds, their buildings
and generally the and prosperity Of said In
s,ittions. - .s.....
On motion Of Mr. CRESSEY, it was
ReSolued. That the press is powerful auxiliary in
the of popular education, and that this eonven-
ton do urgentEFS pectfully reqpes, all conduc-
tors Of publcPapers through tie State to give the
claims of general education conspicuous placesis
their columns
l. TIE foreguing- resolutions generally adopted
Without discussion:
After the usual resolutions complimentary to the
officers Of the conventiOB-to the hospitality of the
N people of EnAians2sE, &c.-with a resolution re.
questng the publication of the proceedings in the
various newspapers of the State, the convention adj
journed to meet again at indianapolis the Wednes
day next succeeding the first Monday of Decembel
next.
REMARKS Of The Rep. Mr.. BAYLEss in The Educa-
ton Convention, during The discussion Of the qusS
n lion on submitting the ialC to lAePeople.
n Rev. Mr.. BAY LESS said. he had been waiting fol
his turn, but would now decline making a speech
since so much time had Hfeady been consumed. He
would simply Ike few remarks, and relate In
cdeHt by way of illustration 1t is, said Mr. B., one
of the easiest things in the world for man to be
mistaken, and 1t may be asserted with equal proprie
! ty of this assemblage. rs of individuals. When Q
: Convention tinkelh itself TO be something, and is
nothing, i: deceiseth itself The opinions and feel
ings of the people are entitled to respect and tn,
wav to secure their con6tenrp Is IN eynce confidence