Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-01-10
TAT IEAaazRS, coYyEsIT0E.

THIS Convention CLOSED as fourth 3emi-au-
nuaI session on Thursddy Of last week, with a
complimentary entertainment, given in honor
OF the occasion, by the ladies of LewiStown,
which must have been highly gratifying to
those who were in attendance. We observe
from a notice of the proceedings that careful
ly prepared reports were presented by Com
mittees, on the following subjects:-..0n the
Importance of the study OF the Ancient Lam
guages, as a dicipline for the mind, by Mr.
Davies, of Lancaster; son Physiology, as a
branch of Common School Education son
Ventilation of School Houses" by j. N.
LoughIin, OF MiffIin; ssou the Co-education of
the Sexes" by J. II. Brown, of Philadelphia;
and son Normal Schools by Hon. Thomas
II. Burrowes, of Lancaster. Several of these
reports solicited animated and prolonged dis
cussiOn.
Among the resolutions adopted, was one re-
cognizing the necessity of enlisting the local
press of every county, in the cause of educa-
ton. and requesting editors to provide an
:seducational column to be devoted to the
subject. The following preamble and resolu-
tionS, offered by y. K. Brown, of Schuylklli,
and relating to rising and valuable institution
in the city of Philadelphia, We're unanimously
adopted
Whereas, The principal nations of Europe,
have wisely provided Schools of Arts and Of
Mines, wherein to educate youth in these i'm
portant departments Of national industry; and,
Whereas, such Institutions are equally deman-
ded in America, ana especially in pennsylva-
MIA, in order chat our vast mining, agricultu-
raj and manufacturing resources may be rea-
Oily and profitably developed; therefore,
Reso{yef. That this Association has learned
with the highest satisfaction, of the establish
ment in Philadelphia, of the POLYTECHNIC
College of the State of Pennsylvania which
comprises in its organization, School OF
Mining, of Engineering, of Chemistry and Ne
chaHics, and in which these arts, and the sci
ences which bear upon them; are systematI-
calIy and practically taught to the students.
The next meeting of the Association Will be
held at Pittsburg, in August next.
MESSAGE of the GOVERNOR oF NEW YORK.
ALBANY, Jan. 2.-The following is a brief
abstract of the Message Of Coy. Clark to the
State Legislature, submitted today
The receipts Of the general fund during the
year have been 81, ,955, 900, and the payments
S1,S17 900. lie anticipates considerable re-
duction in the receipts, in consequence of the
reduction OF taxes, and the reduction in the re-
ceipts from the canals. The debt Of the gen
eral fund on the Both Of September was S6,-
355 900. The capital of the School fund has
been increased S42, 900 during the year.
The receipts from the canals for the year have
been 50. .9S9 ,O00 and the expenditures 5 ,23S,-
600. The surplus does not meet the purposes
for which it was designed by $l04 900, which
is attributed to the recent commercial emDar-
raSsments,. The banking statistics show an in
crease on capital of 81 ,08l GOO. The message
recommends q modification Of the law allowing
the deposit of bonds and mortgages as security.
y repeal Of the law imprisoning witnesses IS
also recommended as well as further encour-
agement to the free school system. On the IL
quor question the Governor defines his views
at considerable length. lie stroE@l ly advocates
prohibition, citing many forciolc arguments;
and considers prohibition already within the
limits of the Constitution. He hopes bill will
bc framed to secure the suppression Of the Il
quOr traffic without interfering with just per-
sonal rights. The Governor recoUnts the par
ticulars of the Lennon slave case and att-
tude assumed by Virginia, and recommends
that provision be made to defend the rights
and interests Of the State. lie expresses his
regret at the veto Of the River and Harbor bill
by President Pierce, and considers that
proper tariff would have obviated the present
distress. He strongly Genounces the repeal
of Missouri Compromise, and considers its
restoration demanded for the security, peace
and permanent welfare of the community.