Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-03

organization of such associations, in their re-
spectiye counties
Resotoed, That the selection of Text-b books
ought to be assigned to State Commissioner,
to be appointed by the Board of + iucit,on.
whose decision, when approved by the b ard,
shall have authority in all schools supported
wholly or in part by the State
RESOLVED, That this Association recommend
that the Town Superintendents, 10 their several
County Conventions, agree upon and publish
definite requirement. which they will make Of
the teachers Of their Common schools.
ResoIoed, That VIC recommend to the atten
ton OF the friends Of Education in our State,
the system of Graded Schools, as presenting an
important and economical plan of Improvement
in the instruction OF our children and youth.
ResoiDed, That We earnestly recommend to
all the teachers OF our State, that while they la.
Dor assiduously to promote the intellectual cul.
ture OF those under their instruction. they by
no means neglect the still more important cul.
ture OF the moral feelings
Resoped, That we most earnestly recommend
to all our teachers the daily reading of the BIZ
BILE AT the opening or clos, OF each DAYS ses-
sion.
Resoioed, That vocal music may be made
good government; and we earnestly request the
teachers Of this State t1 secure It's Introduction
into their respective schools.
ResotUed, That the Treasurer be required to
present, at the opening Of each annual meeting,
an audited report OF all the money which may
nave passed through his hands; and the execu-
tive committee, report OF its operations during
the year.
Resolved, That, in the future meetings of this
Association, the first evening be devoted to Il
social interview for the purpose OF promoting
personal acquaintance and friendly Intercourse
among the teachers and friends of education
present
ReSolucd, That this Association is greatly en-
Outraged, in the prosecution of its aims by the
increased attendance and spirit witnessed ut the
present session, and that, TO secure the perpetu-
ity of the interest now felt, aud the increasing
efficiency OF this Association we individually
pledge, as far as possible, our future presence,
and our personal effort to secure tho Attendance
of yet other friends of education.
Resolved, That the several Colleges, Acade-
miles, High and Graded schools in the State, be
invited to send u copy OF their annual Catalogues
to the Secretary OF this Association AND that
he be requested to prepare, for the next meeting
of this body, II table exhibiting the numbar OF
scholars connected with these schools, and such
other statistics as may have Il bearing on the
general subject OF education
R.saiped, That the Publishers Of the several
Papers in Vermont be respectfully requested to
publish the proceedings OF our present meeting
and that the Secretary be directed to furnish Ior
this purpose condensed report Of the same.
Resolred, That the cordial thanks of this AS
ISOLATION be presented to the people OF North
field for their abundant and generous hospitality
during our present session also 10 the Bind
for their enlivening strains Of music and t,
the several Rail Road Co.'S which have kindly
favored our meeting by reduction u fare.
Adjourned.
Music by the Mortified Cornes and StriD.
Bands,
j. 5. Adams of Burlington, Secretary of th
Board of Education, delivered an address, EN-
braclng variety Of topics connected with thu
interests Of education 10 the State. lie als
presented ii plan for Normal School instruction
but the lateness OF the hour prevented the Asso
citation frnm giving it the consideration which
subject Of 80 much Importance demands.
The President MADE few appropriate re
marks, expressing the pleasure he lelt in the re
suits Of the present meeting and his strong hop
in the future prosperity OF the cause OF Educa
ton in the State
The assembly then united 10 singing 'Ol
Hundred after which Prof. Uphap, OF Fairfax
offered prayer, when the Association adJourne
to meet next year at Bellows Falls.
U. PEASE, President.
). l. ELLIOTT, Secretary.
The present meeting is universally regarde
the best ever held in the State. The attendanC
FROM abroad was larger than usual there Wa
only one failure in the speakers previously VI
nounced, aud the place VI that one was we'll II
ed by tx Gov Slade, a veteran in the cause
Education.
Tue discussions were energetic and sprite
and were conducted with the utmost cUurtes
and kindness. Not jarring or dscordau
note Was struck during the entire meeting,
three days, and the interest of the services II
creased I'LL the last. 1t was very evident TIL
there was being awakened on the part OF IA
present, deeper, Il more heartfelt aud lntens
feeling on this subject which is ~ vital to OF
future prosperity State. There was Vel
good attendance of the people OF Northfed, al
we trust that the meeting will be II mutu
benefit as we'll to them as to us. There seeme
to he on the part OF all spirit OF determinal'
to ~ home, and 60 WORK, each In his or ut
sphere, to carry into effect the Resolutions
the Association.