The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-07
State Teachers Association.
ORR TROY CORRESPoNDE

orE Troy CORRESPONDENT
TRoy. Aug. 5, 1856.
The eleventh annual meeting OF the New York
State Teachers Association commenced at Troy on
Tuesday, August 6, at o'clock p. M. The meeting
was called to order by the President. Mr.. Haseltine.
of New York city, and opened with prayer by Rev
Mr.. DUoKnoHAM.
The Secretaries being absent on motion OF Mr., VA
LENTINE, Mr.. Bannster, of Columbia county, was
appointed Secretary pro tenn.
The President introduced to the audience Mr.. TUT
TIE, President Of the Board Of Education at Troy,
on the part of the friends Of education in Troy. He
welcomed the teachers Of the State OF New York
and thanked them for their presence. he was born
a Quaker, and remembered the tradition that the
rain followed their yearly meeting. II the present
rain came on account of the meeting of the teach
ers, he doubly thanked them for coming hither. H
hoped the meeting would be Of mutual beneftto the
citizens of Troy and the Association. Nothing |
lost. word though carelessly spoken, nigh,
reach in its influence the ends Of the earth. He
doubted not great good would result from this meet
ing, and hoped they might yet have another in the
anne place.
The President proceeded to deliver the annual
address. He congratulated the association on this
meeting, its eleventh anniversary. He re cured to
the difficulties through y oh the association had
arrived at its present position of influence and
funess; were it now to be blotted out what it has
done would form noble epitaph for its tombstone;
but Of its more hidden and suggestive influences
who could write sufficient eulogy? The President
REQUIRED to the position of New York. celebrated for
its judicial system for the wisdom Of its laws, and
its excellent system Of common schools. Let US
magnify the position we occupy. The educational
interests of the State are largely in hand. We
wish to advance those interests, and to take such
measures az will do 1t. One question important to
consider is, who are members Of the association?
Shall they be practical teachers only? Shall they be
those who subscribe to the constitution or shall all
who attend the meeting be allowed to participate in
its exercises, and vote the most important ques.
tions, and make the meeting mere mass meeting Of
the friends Of education? Another question Of
moment regards the nature of the exercises to be
performed some think too many written lectures,
&c, have been given. But it seems desirable that
the questions presented in lectures should be dis
cussed after the lecture, and also that appro
pirate time should be assigned to miscellaneous bust
ness, that everything be done in order and with des
patch. The Netc York Teacher, which, in different
FORMS has been continued ten years, is matter re-
quiring attention from the association Shall it be
sustained? But a report on that subject will be
laid before the association.
The President then reviewed the progress of the
Association during the ten years Of its course, and
referred to different persons who have been con-
nected with the Association, and those who have
left especially one who was one OF the founders
Of this organization, and who had taken deep in
terest in its affairs and prosperity late Super
intendeLt OF Schools in New York city, All that is
mortal Of Joseph M'Keen now repOses in the tomb.
His life was his best eulogy The mildness and be.
and energy in the cause of education, and his
sistent Chris.ia life are his best eulogy.
The President bespoke the forbearance Of the
S at this order
subtle in their bearing. They would be decided
with reference to the design of the organization
the Improvement of teachers, and the advance nent
of the cause OF education.
The address OF the President was listened to with
marked attention by an audience OF three or four
hundied-most OF whom were teachers-ghich was
very large, considering the inclemen,y OF the wea
ther, for the rain was pouring down all the while,
and must have nterered largely with the attendance
of teachers, and those in the city who would have
been likely attend. The association meets In the
large hall, tendt red for their use by the Young
Mems Association in Troy. The library and reading
OF this organization are also generously thrown
open TO the members OF the Teachers Association
during their stay in the city,
Mr.. MoEiLrGoLr. OF New York. offered the fol
lowing preamble and resolutions, which we're uaani
mously passed
whereas srce our annual meeting II has pleased
the All wise nsIoser Of eycIts 10 take from midst
late seph Mkcen OF the founder, OF this Asso
aon OF tie ahlest Of ia former presiding ocers
and withsl man Of rare merit in all ths various rela
Resolved Tha, IN the death Of Joseph MKeeu this
soc!aon has lost OF lis best advisers the commun
ty-whch as superintendent Of pablo instruction he
had long aud well serve,a most able and assidu
public officer all classes OF schools and teachers
fritnd N deed truth, and sociey at large a
her IN whom blended and harmonizei all the vir
Of the patriot the phlan,hropist and the Christian
gertemsn
Mr.. ANTHONY, Of Albany, offered the flowing, in
regard q another deceased me nber:-
Whereas II has pleased the supreme ruler OF to
from midst ono OF the Oldest and most re-
spected teachers OF our state, therefore
Resolved That the death OF Edward wilson, Ir.,
recognize the departure OF faithful servant Of the Cross
from state Of p-obaon aud labor 70 one IL which he
viii crioy eternal rest WHITTIER a. dviuc revelation
permits 10 hope hts works OF faith and love have gone
10 add iusre to the reserved for those Who by
patient continuance In well DOING seek for glory aud
Resolved, That while VIC cherish most dearly the
memory Of the upright and the sincere Christian, the
that calls together will not ALLOW 10 forget
that departed coaborcr was one OF those pioneers
who explored and opened the way in which are nov
has aud the sacrifices be has made In behalf OF the
OF popular education we src determined by Divine
aid to pcrsevcre In efforts until every child In the
Empire state shall be permitted TO enjoy the blessings
which flow from our noble system Of common school In
struciion.
business committee was chosen, consisting Of
Messrs Crittenden, Reid, Barringer, Baker, Little,
Misses Anthony and Wilbur.
The question arose, who members Of this as.
ISOLATION The constitution was read, which sho "
ed that any teachers Of good moral chia,ter can
become members of this association by subscribing
its constitution, and that IL they to teach,
temporarily or otherwise" they sill consider.
cd members OF the association in full and regular
standing. But STILL one learned gentleman inquired
how any one who Is not teaching can become q
member for whose OBLIGATION IL was repeated, any
teacher, &C. may become me nber. But Il was urged
that there were lawyers, and the like, who were
good friends OF education, and IL seemed hard to
shut them out: The President repled that teachers
were as good friends education had and this as
sociation was one Of teachers NJ such. But on mo.
ton of Mr.. Bsckmer the following resolution was
passed.
Resolved, That all teachers and friends OF education
who may be present with be respectfully invited TO
take part In the discus lions OF t,is association
Mr.. RICE State Superintendent OF Public Iustruc.
ton stated that he had resolved himself into com
mittee of one 20 ask reduction Of fare on the rail-
roads for the accommodation Of teachers The
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