Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11
Common school Conven,ton.

common Sch0Ol Convention.
at meeting of the citizens of Indianapolis friend
y to the cause OF common school education. held in
the Court House on Monday evening" Jan. %, I647.
Calvin Fletcher was appointed Chairman and Hervey
Brown, secretary Wiereupon, after the object of the
meeting had been announced by the chairman a COM
mittee consisting of Messrs. H. w. Beecher, E. r.
Ames, J. S. Bayless, ]. NJ Ray, and o. Butler, were
appointed to make arrangements preparatory to the
holding OF State common school convention i'm Indi-
annapolis on the fourth Wednesday in May next, and
report their proceedings to this meeting on Wednes
day evening next.
On motion the meeting adjourned to assemble on
wednesday evening IN the lecture room of Rev. Mr.
Gurley's church.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Jan. 81, lS47.
The meeting having assembled pursuant to adjourn
ment, Rev. Mr.. Beecher, chairman of the committee
previously appointed for that purpose, reported the
following preamble and resolutions, which were
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the Legislature of Indiana at its present
session, has passed joint resolution recommending
State school convention to be held at Indi-
annapolis on the fourth Wednesday in May nert and
lchereaS, we heartily concur in the objects of said
convention. Therefore,
l. RESOLVED, That all persons friendly TO the cause
of common school education are cordially invited to
attend the said convention; and that literary associ-
atoms engaged in the promotion of education, and
voluntary assemblies Of the citizens, be requested to
send delegates to said convention.
z. ReSotved, That committee Of three be appoint
ed to make arrangement for the entertainment of the
delegates.
3. That a committee of seven be appointed to cor
respond with and procure the attendance of gentlemen
from abroad also to prepare and issue circular to
persons friendly to education in every county in the
State, setting forth the objects of said convention, and
soliciting statistical information in respect the
dition of common schools in each township of the
State, so far as it can be obtained.
The Chairman appointed Messrs. Blake, Hubbard
and Hannaman a committee Of arrangements, and
Messrs. Beecher, Ames, Bayless, Ray, Butler, Bolton
and Cressey committee of correspondence, under the
second and third resolutions.
Mr.. Bolton presented paper containing the follow
ing expression OF sentiment, which unanimously
adopted:
The joint resolution passed by the Legislature holds
out the recommendation to every citizen of the
State, friendly to the common school interest, who
can conveniently spare the time for that purpose, to
come up to the Capital and deliberate with his fellow
citizens on this great question Indiana has justly
gained the applause of sister States for her mu-
nhcence In the education of her deaf and dumb and
blind, and 'for her audable efforts bring back to
reason ameliorate the condition of the unfortunate
insane. Why, them should she not as the great act
OF her policy, rise up man and send the lights
OF literature and science to every cabin in the land
We have a splendid legacy handed down to us for
The support OF common schools, and constitutional
provision at all times staring members of our Legis
lave councils in the face, that subject; and the
present Legislature, alive to Its duty this question:
has recommended common school education conven-
ton.
We have but to look at the census of 1910 and
other statistics, to the wants of Indiana, we'll
other States in this great and mighty valley where
the star of empire is now rapidly vending its way We
rejoice that great movement is now being made, In
which the whole will unite, to carry on this
great work of common school education. Let not
Indiana be behind her sisters but let the news of this
be spread broadcast over the State let our
editors recommend it let the school teachers, as a
great and powerful army, further the work; let
our attorneys while attending spring courts
that at least one speech be made the subject at
every county-seat; let the pulpit also speak out on
this great question, which is to result trust in a
more enlightened christianity Finally, lot all who
have influence, in any sphere of life see that this
well attended, doubling that the re-
suit will be the adoption of a system of common
school education, at the next session of the Legsla
ture, that will add to the glory and honor of be-
loved State. What patriot, christian philanthro-
pist who has 1t in his power, will fail to attend
a convention-a convention which we
trust will tell most favorably upon destiny in
turtles to come.
Mr.. Bolton concluded by offering the following
resolution, which was adopted
ReSOlUed, That we heartily concur in the objects of
the common school convention to be held IN this place
on the fourth Monday in May next, and we hereby |
pledge ourselves make Ill suitable arrangements for
the accommodation of all those, from different parts
of the State, who may attend upon It's deliberations
Ex-Governor Slade of Vermont, being present, was
invited to address the meeting the subject of COM
mon school education. He complied with the invita-
ton, and delivered very interesting and instructive
address, In which he urged the intimate dependence
of our highest prosperity as nation upon the INTEL
ectual and moral elevation of the of the peo
pe and set forth in very impressive terms the impor
lance of good school system in order to the
attainment of this important object.
On motion of Mr.. Gurley, the thanks of the meet
ing rendered to Gov. Sade for his interesting
address.
And thereupon the meeting adjourned
CALVIN FLETCHER, Chairman.
HERVEY Brown, Secretary.
A fire recently occurred in Lewisvie, Henry coun-
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