Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-07-08

On motion of Mr.. Whitfield of Edgecombe, leave
was given to Mr. Merrill of Mississippi to address the
meeting on the subject Of School books
Mr.. Merrill said be was agent for Appleton & Co.,
of New York, and he wished to draw attention to
the superiority of their school books, particularly,
in the department of Geography, and entered into a
detailed account of the advantages of Cornelrs &C.
ography over that of Mitchell.
VIM. Robinson editor of the 7ribune) thought it
necessary to make some observations on the state.
ments just made. If there evil greater than
another it was this multiplication of School books
Teachers had little enough to do already and he con-
sidercd publishing books to save them trouble, was
a work of supererogation.-Every Teacher had his
own system and would persevere in it. Mr. II. COM
mented on the assumed superiority of Messrs. A2'
peton's publications, and asserted that wha1 was
claimed as improvements, were already KNOW anu
practiced by Southern Teachers. Mr. r. concluded
a clever and sarcastic speech, which was eviaently
highly reshed by the meeting, by declaring he
wanted Southern books, by Southern authors, anu
protested against the introduction of Northern books
There was considerable applause when Mr.. koo-
inson resumed his seat.
Professor Phillips presented the report OF the
Committee appointed to revise the draft OF the Con-
stution. After some discussion, respecting the ap-
pontment of Treasurer, between Messrs. Solomon,
Edwards and Eaton, the articles were severay read
and adopted. There was difference of oplnon'
relative to the time of holding the annual meeting
some being in favor of the last Wednesday in june
but after some debate, it left submitted by
the Committee-the first W ednesday in July.
The roll of delegates then called, and all an.
swerng to their names were enrolled members OF
the Association.
Mr. Bachelor, from the Committee appointed to
procure Speakers address the Association, report
ed that they had succeeded, and mentioned the
names of Professor Phillips, Rev. Doctor Wilson,
Hon. W. n Edwards and the Rev. Mr. Christian
Mr. Edwards appealed to the Association to excuse
him-his health was weak. He declared he came
there to assist and encourage the important cause OF
education He expressed his zeal for the success OF
the Association, and concluded a neat and impress
sive speech by declaring his health deprived him OF
the pleasure of addressing them.
The President, after some highly complimentary
remarks relative to Mr.. Edwards, requested W. Eat
on, Jr. Esq, to supply the deficiency.
Major Drake, from the Committee appointed to
wait on Mr.. Holden reported that Mr.. Holden had
expressed his profound Acknowledgements for the no.
tce taken of his efforts to forward the great cause
of Education.
On NOTION of Rev. Mr. Burton, Messrs. Wilson,
Walters and N. 2. Graves, were appointed com.
mittee to devise effectually to interest
the ladies of the State in the cause of primary
schools.
The Convention then adjourned to meet in the
Methodist Church at P. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
At half.past eight p NJ. the Association assembled
in the Methodist Church, and were entertained by
addresses from Professor Phillips, Rev. AL xander
Wilson, William Eaton Jr Esq, and Rev. Mr.. Chris.
tan. They were of practical character, and in
tended for the instruction Of the many youthful
teachers present. Prof Webster of Va, being call.
ed on, made very excellent discourse, quite appro.
pirate to the occasion, and which afforded much
qualification to all present After which the meet.
ing separated.