Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-01-21
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Teachers, Institute.

At the special session of the Holmes County
Teachers Institute, held in Winesberg on the
18th, 29th and 30th days of December, 1857,
thirty -one members took seats in the Conven-
ton. A. ]. Bell, presiding, and being called
upon, stated briefly the objects of the Institute.
Numerous lectures and discussions were deliv-
cred by members, upon the sciences, and the
best method of teaching the same-edueationai
interests of the country, and the better regula-
ton and government of our Public Schools
Mr.. Nicholas Eiehenberger and choir, and Mr..
David Longnecker and the Glee Club, enter
tanned the Convention with choice selection OF
vocal and Instrumental music. A warm and
protracted discussion was had by the members
in general, on the merits of the following reso-
luton:
Rosolred, That no branches but those required
by law, should be taught In common schools
during the ordinary school hours.
Upon the adoption, the yeas and nays being
called, resulted-Yeas, W. T. Anderson, B.
Thornburg. A. ]. Stifler, j. W. King, ]. B.
Casebeer, c. j. Rudy, Miss R. A. Thornburg,
Miss S. NJ. Rockwell, Miss Martha King, Miss
NJ. j. Thornburg, Miss A. Robinet, CD. Rus
sell, C2)
Nays-M. R. McCulloch, ]. T. Frankns,
Solon L. Cheyney, F. s.. Reefy, E. L. Casebeer,
W. T. Beam. (6.)
On motion, it was unanimously ordered that
the toast read by the President of the Institute,
in compliance with the call of the members, at
the bounteous supper on the eve of the 3Oth,
at the American House." be published with
the proceedings of the Institute, to wit:
Ours, q free Government-is founded on the
general intelligence, industry, virtue, and pat
riotism of the masses; inculcate thoroughly IN
the hearts of the youth of our country, these
principles, in connection with general knowl-
edge of the sciences of the day, and the youth
of our country will be thoroughly prepared TO
transmit to future generations untarnished, the
glorious privilege we this day enjoy, as free,
intelligent republican people.
Mr.. A. j. Stifler being called upon, made an
appropriate response on behalf the members to
the above toast, and concluded by offering an
appropriate toast in honor of the Hostess, Mrs.
Eliza Lincoln,) for the bounteous supply of the
luxuries of life, under which her table groaned
during the session of the Institute-responded
to by members with three loud, animating
cheers. AT the last sitting of the Institute, the
following resolutions were read at the Secreta-
rvs desk, and unanimously adopted as an ex-
preston of the sentiment of the Institute.
Whereas, We the members of the H. c. T.
Institute, feel ourselves under deep obligation
to the citizens of Winesberg and vicinity, for
the interest they have manifested towards the
Institute, by their presence during the session,
and the good order preserved; Therefore, belt
Resolved, That we tender them our greatful
thanks.
Resolued, That vote of thanks be unani-
mously tenderedto instructors and members of
the Choir and Glee Club for their enlivening en-
tertainments in vocal and instrumental music.
Resolved That vote Of thanks be rendered
to the officers and members Of the German.
Evangelical Church. in this place, for the use of
their House.
Rcsolyed, That a vote of thanks be rendered
to the Editors of the Republican, Farmer, and
Deutcle in Holmes, for publishing the notice OF
this meeting.
Resolred, That we earnestly solicit and request
the Editors of the several newspapers in ooun-
ties of Wayne, Tuscarawas and Holmes topub-
lish the proceedings of this Institute.
On motion the Institute adjourned sine dc.
A. j. BELL, Prest.
A. ]. STHFLER, Secy.