The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-07

part with Others IN the deliberations and exercises,
and leave the actual control by VOTE to those who
are Mt the time being practical teachers IL was,
therefore, proposed add TO the second article OF
the constitution the words "but, on leaving the
profession, shall no longer be entitled TO VOTE" so
that the article us amended, would read ANY
practical teacher of good moral character may be-
come member Of this association by signing the
contribution but on leaving the profession, shall no
longer be entitled to vote" A resolution, explana-
tory Of this, was submtted-
Resolved, That any individuals chiefly engaged ia the
work Of in tructon who shall have been engaged
within the last at least three months or
lent thereto shall be practical teaohers within
the meaning OF the second article OF the and
entitled to vote
On motion Of Mr.. WINsLow, it was moved that
this report be adopted
Messrs. HOWE and buckley opposed The latter
moved to lay the report on the table. The motion
was Withdrawn, TO give the chairman an oppUtun-
ty to speak on the resolution. The motion being
renewed, the report was laid upon the table.
i've regret to state that, in consequence of the
failure of the mail we cannot give series of
buttons, proposed by Mr.. Freeman, as modified by a
committee Of which Prof. Davis was chairman. In
another part of this report will be found the SUBJ
stance ofthem.
The audience then listened to a lecture from Prof
SPENCER, of Utica. His subject was, the "Connec-
ton between Thought and Language" in which
the lecturer proceeded, in the first place, to give
illustrations ut much length to show this secondly,
to analize the style of Dickens, showing that the
principal elements Of his style were pathOs and hu
NOR; and, lastly, our thought will be as our Ian.
guage is. The production was evidently prepared
with much care, and he occasionally expressed dis.
sen: from tho views Of Professor Epson, who had
preceded him in alecture on language. The whole
lecture was apparently designed as an argument or
plea in favor Of the study of language.
A vote Of thanks was returned to the Professor
for his interesting and instructive lecture.
The Association then proceeded to the election Of
officers for the ensuing year, which resulted as fol-
lows:-
Charles Davies, President w. D. Huntley, lss
Vice President; ID. II. Cruttenden, Cd do Il A.
Sheldon, Sd do; L j. Hamilton, 4.h do ; S. W.
Valentine, Corresponding Secretary James Nj
chols, Recording Secretary John II. Fanrpg, As.
sstant Recording Secretary; John Dole, Ire isurer
EVENING SESSION.
The Association assembled at u o'clock. They
proceeded to discuss the question Of time and place
to which the Association should adjourn. II was
finally decided that when they adjourn, they adjourn
to meet on the first Tuesday in August, 1853 at
Rochester, at o'clock p. M.
The resolutions in regard to the Albany Univer-
sity called up for discussion, but laid on the
table, they are rot properly the subject Of action
by this Association.
Mr.. NJ CULLoM, Of Toronto, was called upon TO
give some account Of the schools in Canada, which
he represented to be in q prosperous condition
They were overcoming the obstacles in the way of
their success, and hoped to be able at future period
to reciprocate the favors they had received from
New York.
Rev. DR.. MURDOCH, of the First PRESBYTERIAN
Church, Elmira, then delivered lecture Of the
Necessitiesswhich the invention of railroads and
the telegraph create for the education Of the
Masses" which the gentleman treated in a some
what discursive way. He surveyed the various re-
sources developed by the facilities decentralization
and Of trade and the vast resources Of wealth thus
discovered. The tendency is to dleness and sin,
from their advantages and luxury. :" Cities" he
quoted from Jefferson, "are sores on the BODY poll
TIC" This is better than to be covered all over
with Jobs eomforters. But we must carefully train
our youths or they will not up to the industry
and character of their fathers. We must also edu-
cate for the future and the teacher must be an orr
gnal thinker, to be able to develope the mind. We
must also educate the spiritual element within, to
secure complete and harmonious developement of
the mind
The usual vote of thanks was passed, and a COW
requested for publication.
The resolution Of Mr.. Winslow in regard to Teach
ers. Institutions, was taken up and passed.
:. The Association then proceeded to the TRANSACT
tion Of business, much Of which remained to
be done. The resolutions in favor of teachers'
departments in academies and the normal school,
were taken up, and discussed by Messrs. Wood
worth, Backmer, and others, and finally adopt
ed. Both of them referred to and advocated
the doctrine that the normal school should be pro-
fessiona school, and that previous to going there
the pupils should have the requisite amount of
knowledge for teaching, and should then attend to
professional duty. A resolution was handed the
Secretary, from the ladies in attendance from
abroad, requesting vote of thanks to be presented
to the citizens of Emira for the hospitable enter
A
similar vote was passed by the gentlemen. On
motion of Mr.. BLACKMER, a vote Of thanks was re-
turned to Solomon Jenner, Esq, of New York. for
his kindness in obtaining. and the directors of the
New York and Erie Railroad Company, for their
favor, in granting reduction of fare to accommo-
date teachers and delegates to this association.
Several other railroads were added to the above,
where similar favor had been received. The usual
vote of thanks passed in favor of the President
and other officers Of the association, for the faithful
discharge of their duties and to the trustees Of the
First Presbyterian Church of Elmira, for the free
use Of the same by the association.
Before closing this communication, 1t will be proper
to state what should have been stated in another
place-that about 400 names were entered upon the
register kept for the purpose, and it supposed
many who come especially for the object of attending
There were gentlemen from all parts Of this State
and from the adjoining States and Canada. no
ticed hessrs. Howe, Of Canandagua, and Patterson,
ofNew York. each Of whom have taught one-third
OF acentury, veterans indeed in the cause Wood
worth, Principal elect of the Normal School, at Al
bany Coburn, Hazeltine, Stanton, Winslow, Crut-
tenden. Davis, Epson, Spencer, Tanning, Newman,
and others most worthy of :. honorable MENTION"
must not however, omit to mention Hon. Ira
Mayhem, from Michigan, Messrs. Andrews and Lord
of Ohio, and M. Cullom, from Toronto, all of whom
favored the Association with remarks, and accounts
of education in their respective places Ihave rarely
seen more intelligent or well appearing assembly
than was habitualy gathered at the sessions of this
meeting, even during that portion where it rained
quite plentifully. The assembly was composed of
those attending this convention from abroad, and
the good people of Elmira, who favored us with
their presence, and welcomed us to their homes.
The meeting was one Of uncommon interest, and
passed of in general with much harmony and good
feeling. The lectures were instructive and ably
written, giving much information, and Astounding
in philosophy, (sometimes even in theology, es-
peciay that of Mr.. Anthony science, history,
wit and humor.
The discussions were spirited, and showed much
talent on the part Of those who engaged in them.
great deal of business was done, considering the
short time Of two days which they had for the
whole The occasion will long be remembered by
those who were present.
The closing exercises we're a prayer by Row. Mr..
Smith. and singing. in which the congregation
united. The association then adjourned, to meet
next year at Rochester, the first Tuesday Of August,
AT o'clock r. NJ