Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-29
Proceedings OF the Kenosna County
Teachers Institute.

Pursuant to notice published by DR.. A. F.
LADD, State Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, number of Teachers and friends of Educa-
ton met at Kcnosha, on Monday, October Ilth
1852, for the purpose of organizing an Institute
for the benefit of the Teachers in the County
Opening remarks by DR. Ladd who stated
briefly the plan and object Of the Institute.
The Institute was organized as a School during
each day and practical instruction given in the
ChiIds and Mr.. McMynn. Also, suggestions rel
alive to the best methods of teaching the same
Mental Arithmetic, Written Arithmetic, Analysis
of Words, Spelling, Grammar, Elementary sounds
of our language, Exercises in Ell ocution Reading,
Composition and Punctuation Geography with
Mapping, Method of teaching Pcnman,hip, &c.
Questions relative to school discipline, the
Teachers profession, Order of Studies, and ma
ny other topics of Educational interest, were bro
up and discussed at a proper time during each af-
tenoon session. The evenings were devoted to
Lectures, Addresses and Discussions.
A number Of the friends of Education formed
the "kenosha County Icachers dissertation, elect
ing J. G. McMYNN, President; VALo1s But
LER, Vice President j. c. Roberts, Secretary.
The following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted by the Institute.
WHEREAS, 1t is evident that many Town Su-
perintendcnts have been in the habit Of granting
certificates of qualifications to persons to teach
School, who did not possess a sufficient knowl-
edge of the branches required by law to be taught,
thereby bringing the profession of teaching into
dsrepute. Therefore,
Resolved, That Town Superintendent be car
nestly requested to be more careful in the dis
charge of their duty in regard to granting ccrtifi
Gates to teachers.
WHEREAS, Vocal Music has a tendency to
promote the interest, good order and happiness of
any school Therefore,
Resolred, That the same, as daily exercise,
should be taught, as far as practicable, in every
School.
Resolrcd, That cleanliness of Scholars, and
School Room, as well as the manners end habits
of the Teacher, have an important influence in
the education of pupils.
ResOlUed, That the Executive Committee of the
" kenosha Comfy Teachers association" be APP
pointed committee to correspond with the State
Superintendent and 70 make arrangements for a
County Teachers Institute, at such time and
place as he may direct.
The following preamble and resolutions were
adopted at the last session, on Friday evening,
after an address from DR. Ladd.
WHEREAS, The several addresses delivered be-
fore this Institute, during its session in this city
by NJ. Frank, j. G. McMynn, and Doct. a. L.
Laid, are worthy of publication and general cir
culation throughout the State. Therefore,
ResoLred, That copies of the same be solicited
for publication.
Hesolced, That the sincere thanks of this Insti
tute are due, and hereby rendered to the citizens
of Kenosha for their cordial cooperation with,
and hospitality shown to US as members during
the session of the Institute.
Resolred That the members of this Institute
feel themselves under great obligation to the Bap
fist Society of this city for the of their house
of worship for Lectures, &C., during its past ses
sion -
Il. A. GRIFFITH, Secretary.