Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-12-11

awakening the hope of reward 1t was main
tanned that this principle was recognized in the
State as in the instance of the copyright pri
vilege, which was in a measure literary prize
that this system had long prevailed in the lit
erary institutions of the Old World and that
its influence had been to produce an enthus
asm in study and to stimulate the indolent to
excel On the other hand it was contended
that the principle of emulation ought not to be
fostered and INDUCED that while this system
might have been of advantage in stimulating
few, it has been greatly detrimental to 9th
ers that at best it presents an unworthy mo-
tive that competitors can seldom be on fair
and equal footing and so mere excellence can.
not always be true standard of comparative
merit. That where this policy has been adop-
ted, it has had no evident tendency to diffuse
education, and that it is a stimulus only to
those who need no stimulus and who become
IN many instances victims to this ambitious de-
sire to excel
Miss F. o. Andrews read an essay on a sub
ject assigned at the last meeting" The right
mode of giving instruction in photography from
the incipient lessons of the abecedarian to the
perfect Speller." The essayiSt very justly vim
dlcated the Importance Of her subject, though
often in disparagement spoken of as nothing
but " fore part of the spelling book" it was
shown to be the first and essential stepping
stone to accurate scholarship department of
an educational course which it required talent
and ability 10 conduct with success. She then
sketched plan for teaching the alphabet and
spelling, the results of her own observation,
and showing much practical discernment on the
subject. The subject of elementary sounds,
and the nature and utility of the Elocutonary
Chart, were fully Illustrated. The thanks of
the Association were rendered to Miss An
drews for her essay, and copy requested for
publication in the School journal
DR.. Bliss, the President Of the Association
for The past year, then delivered an address on
the subject of G0rsrnmentr The subject
was introduced by a clear statement of the
truth that the mind acts according to establish.
ed laws; that these laws are uniformly the
same that the power to govern is chiefly de.
pendent on knowledge of these laws of the
human mind. This principle va, strikinglv
brought out by very pertinent analogy ; as in
civil government, it is an Indispensable quallfi,
cation in the executive or judicial officer. that
he be acquainted with the laws Of the State
that he be learned in the laws of the couutry:
so he who would govern the mind must know
its laws. 1t is this that places government on
its proper foundation. The connection of mind
with physical organization was stated and
Illustrated, and then by nice and phoSophi.
cal analysis, the following laws or attributes Of
the mind were trsced-attention social affec.
ton, love of society. appreciation Of power, de.
sire for certainty, reason and conscience. II
was maintained that the mind is susceptible OF
moral culture, and demarded special moral
training at very early period The speaker
concluded his address with an extended illus
tration of the application of these principles to
the educating of early childhood, eloquently
sustaining the position that Government is OF
divine origin. designed to promote human dig.
nifty that lis principles constitute we'll de-
fined and dignifed science. and as such. pro.
per subject of study.
1t was resolved that the thanks of the asso-
citation be rendered to DR. Bliss for his address,
and that copy be requested for publication
in the Pennsylvania School Journal
1t was also resolved, tha, the next meeting
of the association be held in Tcrrytown on the
second Friday Of February next, at ii o'clock.
\. NJ. After music, the association adjourn
ed till half past 8, p NJ
The evening session was opened with music.
after which resolution was offered. recon-.
mending that singing be taught in common
schools, and that as soon as it can be done,
that it be made an indispensable qualification
in teachers that they be able TO teach music
MeSSrs. Ludwig and Vosburs spoke on this
subject, stating the usage in this matter exist
ing in Germany, advocating it from the fact
Of an almost universally prevailing fondneSS for
music. and the various beneficial influences
flowing from it. The subject was laid over
till next meeting, and Prof Lndwig was ap-
pointed to prepare report on the Introduction
of music into common schools, TO bc presented
at next meeting.
The committee appointed to prepare an ad.
dress 10 the teachers of this county, was con-
authorized in behalf of the association TO pub
lish the address.
The association then attended to the drill Of
class in intellectual algebra, by Prof Co