The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-08-29

Professor CLEAvLANp, of Philadelphia thought
every one admitted the value OF the classics. He
thought some modfo alton of the old system would
be desirable. For the first two years they should
pursue rigid course of classical study, and after
that little choice allowed the scholar.
MIR. SouTHERLAND, of p Philadelphia, approved the
d,sapproyed Of a ne degree, which no one under
stood. We must stand by the old landmarks, in
this country and in England lie wanted scholars,
in the fullest sense of the word, not half finished
ones. loo many studies were undertaken to be
taught at Brown University. A man could not be
fitted for profession in a college. lie should 60
to other institutions to qualify himself for pro-
fesson.
Mr.. PRICE made some excellent remarks, and
introduced some anecdotes to show that the advO-
Gates of the two systems might be nearer to each
other in opinion than they supposed. =,
he discussion here closed, by ORDER ii O'CLOCK
having arrived.
A. the desire of the Association the resolution
was suspended to hear the remarks Of President
Potter.
He said, he had always been progressive, espe-
ciay on the subject of collegiate education. la the
institution with which he bad been many years con-
nected (Union College,, attempts had been making
for long time, for the Introduction Of system
tending precisely in the same direction that no
in Brown. lie had himself, when elected President
of Geneva College, at its commencement, drawn up
course of study which should make the instruc-
ton accessible to students of science and Eng
sh literature, and an appeal ha been made to the
Legislature for assistance on that ground. That
system was in use for some years. similar sys-
TEN had been tried in Union College with but III
different success. He ould say, let those who were
willing to attempt the introduction of new system
be encouraged, or at least kindly regarded. II
any good resulted, it would ta.ny be engrafCed
upon the old system. There were intrinsic II not in
durable, difficulties in the condition OF the country,
which led to a short course He did not believe,
however, tina the spirit Of the age ought to direct
and govern our education. China and Sparta we're
memor able instances of the pc yer of strong sys-
tenn OF education to mould the popular mind. He
considered it defect in the ne system, that it
consulted too obsequously the taste Of the age, as
well as the inclination or peculiar capabilities of
the students 1t should rather aim to resist strong
tendencies He was also sorry invidious com pari-
sons between the two systems had been instituted.
They tended to engender feelings unfrendly to truth
He thought an error had been committed in yield
ing to the popular demand, for larger AMI longer
circle of studies The appropriate office Of col.
lege was to form q symmetrically developed man,
and the question was, what would best promote
conclusion, from hi: observations as an instructor,
although he had never occupied the chair Of pro-
lessor Of languages, that an ancient language with
its lite rature the best calculated for this end
If be could frame collegiate institutions he would
not favor the open university inst rumeat
of mental discipline. lie believed we should have
to 60 forward until we came to something like tho
German system, with its gymnasia college for
youth-its unive rsties for men.
Were his the labor of modification he would
strike out onetbird onehalf of the studies in the
come to the conclusion that the ancient languages,
with their literature, were on the whole the best
means OF developing the powers OF tho mind. He
had in mind graduate OF the University of Ok
ieid no, though he might be unable to demonstrate
the propositions of Euclid, was thoroughly edu-
Gated man He knew little of the sciences-less
than most men-but he Bishop Potter) sorry
TO say that be stood head and shoulders above
majority Of the educated men of this country, far
a comprehensive and thorough mental activity
gees Lis judgment was sound-his mental capa.
city completely de'eloped- and he was prepared to
derive far more benefit from his travels than others
had done whose general information was, in some
respects, more extensive.
THIRD DAY-AFrERNooN SESSION.
The constitution was amended to make the
nua meeting of the associations the second in
stead of the third Tuesday Of August, in order that
gentlemen may attend both this association meet
ing, and the meeting of the American Scienti ic
Association for the Advancement of Science.
MIR. PomERoY, of Syracuse, New York, offered
the following resolution, which was carried
Resolved That the subject Of college education be re-
rrtd to committee OF six which shall subdivde itself
INTO Two committees u lnree, each 10 report 70 ths US
ocation at its next annual meeting condensed view
q the arguments and facts supporting them upon each
eide he question: whether the plan adopted in Brown
University win admit Of general application among nsti-
tutions OF u similar grade
Professor RAINEY pre- sented the following reso-
Resolved That is the Of this association that
long OF study required in many Of the normal
,choos Is nex pcdient.
Mr.. NATHANs, OF Philadelphia, offered some re-
marks in favor of Formal schools
Mr.. SWITZERLAND, Of Philadelphia, Flowed with
some remarks showing the Importance Of general
education to every citizen Of the country.
The Chair appointed, as committee of six, on
the resolution OF Mr. Pomery the following gentle
men DIR. Mahan, DR.. Manly, Professor Agnew,
Professor Green, Professor Reed, Mr. Barnard
The standing committee recommended as suitable
| car ddates for the officers Of the ensuing year
President, Right Rev. Alone Potter, DID,, Of Phi
| adelIba; Secretary, DIR. X. 5. Cook, of N. j.
Treasurer, ID. $. Brakeman, Of Philadelphia.
| Standing Commttee-G. L. Thayer, Boston
| ID. +. Reed. Ind. Lorin Andrews, Ohio Elisha
BUifley, N. Y. ~
The candidates presented by the standing COM
| AS come gentlemen Of the association expected
| to leave this afternoon, several resolutions were
pasfed at this time, that they might give them
| their assent
RESOLUTIONS were passed thanking the citizens o.
Cleveland for their hospitality thanking the
| Cleveland Medical College for an invitation tt
visit the irttituton thanking the railroad and
steamboat Iaries for the reduction Of fare, Sl;
After sor..e discussion, Newark, N. j., was fixed
as the lace Of meeting for 1852; and ). Chase, N
| Hodrts, John Whitehead, Nj. X. Dennis, and j
Pelham, all Of that place, appointed local COM
| mittoe.
The roll OF the members was then called.
| On the motion of Hon. HsNRY BARNARD, the AS
ISOLATION adjourned until evening.
THIRD DAY-EvESIHG SESSION.
President Potter in The chair.
| The Association was favored with lecture or
| Female Edu ,a,iop, from Professor AosEw, o.
| Michigan. lie said his leisure was not directly
| upon that subject, but was considered sufficiently
| appropriate for this occasion. Ho spoke Of tho
| progress aud enlightened inventions Of the age
believing that woman made, as well as received al
| impression upon the age, his subject vas, Wo nan
her Offices and Influences. Her Office was, first, Il
make home happy. Then everything was pure
and holy, and happy. Home was the centre OF a.
| fractions TO nan. Ii was worth while, therefore
to make it happy. Cheeriuncss scatters wide ove
the family the seeds OF many little joys, and makes
| the remembrance of home suecter and better
! Not f. nor ligh, were the burdens OF famy-aiC
not the burden of he ivy spirit. IL is the office
| wtnap to WOO aud cherish this cheeriulness
/ Leyity and bosttfous ninth not essential. II
is another Cffco Of woman TO check the uilijarian
km-the money making spirit of tie age. Such
| spirit prevails everywhere in this day. We hav
made the soul n slave O. the body, aud have stripped
the beauty Of the universe. This utitarianisu
negltc,s the fine arts and despises the classics
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