Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-01-04
EDUCATION.

! We regret that the Convention, held on the 14th
Dec. at Iowa City on this subject, was thinly at.
| tended. Although the ousting Of Mr. Harlan to make
| room for Mr. Benton is regarded by US, In common
with the friends Of Education at large act OF
the most fragrant injustice still do not think that
it should prevent their Cooperation with the latter
| In addition to this consideration, which we know
had its influence with many of the intelligent friends
OF Eaucation the severity of the weather, and the
| fact that literary men are always most busily en-
| ployed at home during the winter season made the
| attendance small. Aside from those who were res
idens Of Johnson Co. or connected with the Legis-
lature, we are told that there gentlemen pres
eat only from Desmoines, Henry and Washington
Counties.
Gov. Lucas presided over the deliberations the
Convention with dignity, and expressed the most
earnest interest in its objects. State Educational
Society was organized. We present its constitution
below. The following gentlemen were elected oti-
GERS.
T. II. Bentonjr. Pres. NJ. D. Browning, v. Pres.
D. A. Mahoney, do do do. A. J. Huestis, sec'y
$. NJ. Moray Treas.
The following resolutions were adopted:-Re-
solved, That education is the foundation of our re-
publican institutions; that it is a subject which
State at the present time; and in the opinion OF this
Conventions 1t is confidently expected by the people
that tins subject will receive the earliest and most
earnest attention of the General Assembly.
Resolved, That it is the earnest desire of this
Convention that the General Assembly should, pre-
vious to its adjournment, revise the present school
law or enact new one.
Resolved, That we believe the intellectual, moral
and political education of our youth depends in
great measure upon the exertons parents to pro-
vide for their children good and efficient teachers
who shall not only be well qualified in respect to
moral character, learning and ability; but who shall
deeply feel the awful responsibility which they as
sumo, In giving bias to the youthful mind, which
snaii remain with it not only through time, but
through the endless ages of eternity.
On motion, the President of the Educational Con-
ventlon, swas authorized to correspond with the
distinguished friends Of education, and provide for
one or more annual addresses at the first annual
meeting of the Convention.
Resolved, That the subject Of education is so far
above all questions which divide the community in
TO political parties and religious sec!s that 1t should
never be connected with them, either in the princi
pies upon which it shall be promoted or, in the per-
sons 20 whom the Of its interests shall be en-
trusted.
II Will be seen from the Constitution that the first
annual meeting of the State Society will be held in
Burlington in Oct. We hope the friends of Educa.
ton throughout the state, and especially Teachers
arrangements to be present. The citizens Of Bur-
lington will be happy to tender them their hospi-
talities on the occasion.
CONSTITUTION.
ART. This association shall be styled the "Educa
tional Convention of Iowa"
ART. .-Its object shall be promote by every laud.
able the diffusion ogknowedse in regard TO educa
ton, and especially to aid in establishing perpetual
ing asystem OF common school instruction this State
ART. ITI.-SEc J. 1t shall he compose Of the teach
oft he STATE Ia,
five from each ofhe auxiliary societies. who shah
have signed this Constitution.
SEC =. Honorary members may be elected BY tie Con.
vention at ny regular meeting.
ART N-SEc. /. The Officers shall be President,
TWO nee ffesidens Recording Secretary, Correspond
ing Secretary and Treasurer, who shall Board
of Directors.
skc.s. The Presden, shall preside over all its deb.r.
atoms, which duty shall be performed in his absence BIZ the
Vice President pro TEN.
Sec The Recording Secretary snail give notice of
all meetings Keep regular record Of their oceedings
and have charge OF the archives of the Convention
SEC A. The corresponding Secretary shall be the organ
OF communication with other societies and individuals
when required BY the Directors, or vote of the Conven
SECS. The Treasurer shall he by virtue of his Office
Corresponding Secretary He shall receive and dsburse
all moneys belonging to the Cons and make re.
port thereof at each annual meeting.
SEC g. The President Vice President, Recording Sec.
rotary and Treasurer shall be elected annually by ballot
seq. The Board Of Directors shall that due no.
ce is given of all meetings shall transact sncb hus
when the session as may tend 10
promote Its general interests and special meet
ines IL necessary.
ART y.-These sh,Il be society formed in each ofthe
several counties OF ,h, state auxiliary this Convention
under such regulations they may adopt which may ap.
point five delegates each, to attend the annual meetings
of the Convention
ART. Fl.-SEc. J. bylaws for the government Of the
Convention in accordance with this Constitution may be
adopted AT any regular meeting
Sep The first regular meeting Of this Convention
shah be held in the city of Burlington the first Wednes
day IN October next and annually thereafter such place
as majority OF its members may determine.
SEC. 3. This Constitution may be amended at auy reg.
ular meeting BY majority of thirds of the members
present.