Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-01-21

THE JOURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, PA, JANUARY 81, 1851.
THE BAPTIST CHURCH of Clearfield will hold
their next sscomnnniun'' on the first Sabbath
in February, in the Lutheran Westinghouse.
The meetings will commence on Thursday
evening preceding the first Sabbath.
RELIGIous SERvIoEs.-Ibe Rev. John A.
Gecr Agent of the Sunday School Union OF
the NJ. f. Church, will preach in the Methodist
church in Clearfeld on Sunday the 25th JAN,
at ii O'Clock A. NJ, and in the evening of the
same day at Curwcnsville.
BrRSED.--On Monday morning, child of
Mr.. n. h. McMuliin, of Lawrence township,
fell from chair, on which it was sitting, a
gainst hot stove, burning its face and hands
severely, the skin coming off its hands.
AccIDENr.-On Tuesday of last week, as Mr..
Aaron Hartman, of Lawrence township, on his
way from Tyrone to this place, was descend
Ing hill couple miles this side of Philips
burg, his sled struck something which caused
1t to fly around and throw off Mr.. H., who,
FILLING between the sIed-runner and log at
the roadside, was knocked inscnsibc and
ceiYed some severe wounds about his head.
Last "Wednesday evening we had the plea
snrc of spending a f:w hours at the house Of
our friend Ben. Hartshorn, Esq, vino had in
yited US, in company with several other gem
tlemen, to assist in .:discussing' the merits Of
a fire, well-roasted turkey. The most fastid-
ious epicurc could have found no fault with it,
and, if we are permitted to judge others by
ourselves, the most ample Justice was done to
the sssubject, - as we'll as to the other screature
comforts with which the table was bountiiul-
manner that gave US the most exalted opinion
OF the skill and good taste OF those who pre-
pared them. '.LoHg may they wave"
CURwESsyILLE AND PIKE Tp. LycEUa AsD
TEACHERS AssoCIATIoN.-This society met at
the new schooI-house in Curwcnsvile, on Sat
rrday the 10Th jan, agreeably TO notice pre-
~iously given, and organized by appointing
Gen. John Patton, President pro. tenn, Wm
Irwin, Esq, and Jesse Broomall, Vice Presi-
dents, and d. N. Kinte-. Secretary. COM
mittee OF three persons having been appoint
ed at previous meeting to draft resolutions,
then reported the following, which were unan-
iuiously adopted
WHEREAS, Il is the glory of our system OF
common schools that they are the schools OF
the People-extending the privilege Of an ed
ucation alike TO all-ssiId is one of the safe
guards of our Republic; and as We firmly be-
licve the present school system Of Pennsylva-
mia is well adapted to redeem and advance the
sadly neglected cause Of popular education in
the State, and is well worthy OF the public
confidence and support; Therefore
Reso!red, That we renew our allegiance to
this great cause, and pledge our individual
and united influence teachers and patrons,
and call upon the teachers and citizens in the
County and Commonwealth 70 join Us in our
efforts 10 raise aloft its standard and make lis
name what it deserves to bc, name OF praise
and excellence and that we cordially co-ope-
rate with our Co. Superintendent, DR.. Schry-
yer, in his arduous and uutiring efforts 20 Gle
yate tbs condition of the common schools in
the county.
Resolved, That as moral training should ever
bo a prominent element in all our systems ot
education, it is our conviction that the Scrip
lures should be read daily in all our common
schools, without note or comment.
Resolvei, That we recognize Associations
Conventions and Institutes, as efficient means
of preparing teachers for their calling, and OF
advancing the great Cause of popular educa-
tion. and that " consider it their duty o avail
thcms elves Of their beiehtsas often IS possible
Resoired, That a State Normal School should
bo established, aud that teaching should be el
cvated to the rank of a profession, and that the
welfare of the common schools would be great
" promoted by establishing normal schoo
in each county in the State, TO be tanght tLreC
months each year.
Rssolrei, That it is the decided opinion o
this meeting that the School Directors of this
Borough and Townthip should adopt uniform
system of class books throughout the schools
and VIC deem it the most expedient plan of ef
fecting this classification for the Directors tC
introduce at the public expense such books a:
they may adopt.
Re;cired, That irregular attendance Of schol
ars is one of the greatest evils in our common
schools.
Resolred, That we earnestly recommend tht
citizens of this borough and the chool distric
adjoining it, as measure cminently condu
.;vo 70 aIev1t, IN. standard of Education a