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

Nat. Pop. Ell.
Middcbury VT, May Is, 1917.
P. s. The conductors ofthc Religions and Po-
ltical Press, both East and West are respect
fully requested 10 publish this address, with the
constitution and list Of officers which follow.
w. S.
FEERATA in THE FOREGoING.-For
motive ofthe moment" in the second par
agraph, read "molire of the increment -
e. for charter in the fourth paragraph read
"chTarfn;" which printers will please
notice in copying.
CONSTITUTION OF TIE BOARD OF
NATIONAL POPULAR EDUCATION
ART. I. The object of the Board shall be 10
promote National Popular Education, by such
means as NAY seem suited 10 that end and eS.
pecially BY taking measures to supply welIquali-
fled teachers 10 places destitute of them. Its
concerns shall be managed by lwenty-f five Dircc-
tors, who shall have power TO fill vacancies in
their own body, and who shall choose Presi-
dent, two Vice Presidents, a Secretary and a
Treasurer. The Board of Directors shall meet
Serni-ahnua lIy, and oacner, if requested in wri-
ting, by The Executive Committee Seven shall
constitute quorum.
ART II. There shall be an Executive Com
annually, by the Board of Directors. In case OF
4 EiihTeto eject, al the proper time, The men,
berS OF the Committee shall continue in Office
1ntil an election shall be made. The Execu
tive Committee shall manage the affairs oithe
Board when il IS not in Ses>ion,-Shal report
their doings to the Board, at its semi-annual
meetings, and oftener if required, and shall, at
all times, be subject TO its control. The commit
aee shall choose its own Chairman and Secretary,
and fill vacancies in those othcas, whenever they
my occur. 1t shall appoint its own meetings,
and three its netnbeFS shall constitute quo
gnm.
ART. III. The Executive Committee shall, by
themselves, or by such other person OF persons
rs they may designate for the purpose, decide up
an the applications which may be made by per-
ms desiring to be employed as teachers under |
the patronage of The Board and direct 10 what !
places the persons selected, shall be sent reSpec
lively.
AR. ". The funds to be raisedb the Board |
shall be appropriated to the support ofSuch agen-
cieS As may be necessary 10 carry out the purpo-
SEES herein contemplated, and to defray the ex-
penSe. as far as may be necessary, Ofthe prcpara-
ton Of teachers and of their journies to their re-
Spce:iye places OF teaching. No money shall be |
drawn from the Treasury, but upon written Or |
der of the Chairman OF the Executive Commit |
Tee or Of such person as that committee may au- |
thOIize TO draw for the same-eKecpt as herein
after provided.
ARr v. There shall be n General A gent ap- |
pointed by the Board Of Directors, 10 be rumov-
able al their pleasure; whose duty il shall be TO
visit different parts vi The county, for the purpose
oraScertaning the extent Of their educational
wants; awakening interest in The subject of
Popular Edscatioh:; forming auxiliary associa-
lions to aid in finding and preparing places for
teachers, and like associations for the purpose
at raising funds effect the objects ofthis asso-
ria and in panaral l1hor in
the cause Of Popular Education,by all the means
ia his power as Providence may give him op- |
PoHunity. He may appoint such subordinate !
agents as he shall find Necessary TO aid an carry
inse the objects OF the association, FIX The |
compensation for their services and draw orders |
nn the Treasurer iherefor:-Provided that such
appointments and compensationS shall be subject
10 the approval of the Executive Committee
lie shall correspond wifhihe Executive Commit
tee he subject Ia its direction, make an annual
report 10 the Board of Directors, and receive
from the funds OF the Association such compensa-
ton for his services as shall be determined by |
the Board.
Asr. VI. Al teachers TO he received under
the patronage Of the Board shall be Of unexcep-
tiaaal4c moral and religious character lick
poets from them the daily use ofibe Bible in their
several SchOuls, as the basis of that sound Chris
tian education, TO the support and extension of ,
which, it is hereby solemnly pledged. Neither
the Executive Committee, nor any Individual Of
flcer or member ofIhS association, as such, shall
recommend any other book republication, for the
Use q teachers, or schools, or for libraries
Arr VII. There shall be an annual meeting
of the Board at such time and place as the Exec
uIire Committee may designate; of which the
Committee shall give notice, in writing, to each
member OF The Board, and also public notice in |
one or more newspapers, as they may deem prop
er;-at which meeting the annual report of the |
General Agent shall I've presented, and the annual
elections herein provided for, shall be made
Arr. VIII. This constitution may be altered |
or amended by vote Of two-thirdS Of the mem
berS ofthe Board of Directors present at any an
nual meeting Of the Board.