Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-07-14

70 DC held during the session oil the Legs
Iature, or just before its meeting, say about
the 15tE of November, or somewhere about
Christmas.
Efforts should be made to secure the at
tendance of the most prominent teachers In
the State. The faculties Of the University.
Wake Forest, Davidson and the other coll
eyes and seminaries in the State, might be
induced TO attend, or send representatives,
or make communications embodying their
views of what should be done, and what
may be the best methods of accomplishing
it.
With very great respect,
Yours truly
CHARLES T. Deems,
Shocco, June 81, 1852.
1t was moved by VIM. D. Cooke. that all
gentlemen present, whether teachers, editors
or divines, who feel an interest in the OBJ
ject of the convention, take seats as mem
bers thereof.
The convention was addressed at some
length by tho Rev. Mr.. Tobey. who urged
the importance of the convention upon lis
members and the good effect it must ulti-
mately have, not only upon the profession.
but also upon the educational interest Of the
State generally.
On motion of Mr.. Robinson, a committee
Of three was appointed to prepare business for
the action ofthe convention. The president
appointed VIM. D. Cooke. DR.. j. A. Wad-
dell and w. Robinson, on said committee,
who, after retiring, returned with the follow
ing Report -
To the President and Members ofthe Teach
ers' C~onyention:
The committee appointed to prepare bust
ness for the action of the convention, beg
leave to
REPORT.
They, in the language of the most COM
mittees, not only say, but deeply feel the
want of time and ability to perform the du-
ties assigned them, as they would wish, to
do, taking into consideration theaHast infu-
ence which this Convention may yet exert
upon the literary character and prosperity
of our State. They have, however, employ
ed the brief space allowed them in prepar-
ing the following preamble and resolutions
WHEREAS, the teacher, whether in col.
lege or in public school, whether Of exten.
sive or limited ~attainments, is second oil
no man in the influence he yields over the
d~estinies of a country or people, either fol
good or for evil as he may be a competent
r instructor of youth and whereas it is the
/ duty of all men, and especially of all good
men, to lend their aid in d%evising prope1
4 systems of education, and in securing teach
ers competent 10 carry out these systems
and whereas the cause of education in Nortl
Carolina is yet in a feeble and languishiny
condition ; requiring prompt, energetic anc
concerted measures for its advancement an,
elevation, therefore,
d ResoL0ed, LIST, That the chief object
! this Convention is the elevation of the pre-
fession in which we are engaged to the DIG
v nifty that belongs to it and to consult togetI
: er with fraternal freedom, as to the mean
10 necessary to promote its usefulness and &C
,ee vancement.
m Resol0ed End. That every teacher is ell
j. gagged in an arduous, important, and hiehl
er respectable calling !; that we recognize til
10 claims of every member of the Profession
r who is faithful to his duties to the counter
is ance and encouragement of the whole bod
and that we will resort to every legitima
" means to promote the standing and prop
e, appreciation of such in the eyes of the pu
lie.
to ReSolUed, Sd, That it is the decided OPT
he ion OF this Convention, that a full and ge
no. eral meeting of the teachers of the Sta
lie should be held at an early day, for the pU
III pose of initiating measures to promote tt
ne interests ofthe cause, and to bring their unit
he influence to bear upon the future legislati
Sc of the State in reference to the subject.
1t was moved by VIM. D. Cooke, IL
NO a committee composed of Teachers residi
&C. in different parts of the State, who /;
cir known to approve of the objects of the &C
%vention, be appointed by the Preside
on whose duty it shall be to correspond "
teachers within their acquaintance, and p
mote the interests of the convention gen
ally. The President appointed the foil,
RS ing gentlemen as composing said committee
Rev. G. T. Deems, Greensboro,
Rev. N. Z. Graves, Warrenton,
vi Rev. Mr.. Brent, Smithville,
ieu Rev. DR.. Wilson, Melville. Alamance
i1 Mr.. Wm. d Cooke, Raleigh,
DR.. J. A. Waddell, do,
- Mr.John Robinson. Jericho, Wayne {
Rev. J. J. Smythe. Everettsville,
Mr.. John G. Elliot. Faison's Depot
pin,
Sec DeiOh
ing On motion. the President ind secrei
were added to the committee sof cores
dence.
9 l u vas moved, that the proceedings of
2 Of convention, be published in the NE.
DIV Posi-, Raleigh and the New Era. Goldsbo
hers and that all the papers in the State BE-
INST. quessed to copy.
the On motion it was
rour Resolued, That when this Convention
low adjourn i be to meet again on We d.
tier day, the 29sh Of December next.