Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-03-04
For the Standard.
Common School Celebration.


The inhabitants of Troy, assembled in the
church at North Troy, on Friday, the 25th inst.
pursuant to a call from N. F. Yarney Town Su-
perintendent Of Schools, for the purpose of emil
vening and calling forth deeper interest in the
matter Of Common Schools in town-to awaken
our citizens to Just consideration Of the intent
and purpose Of our new School Law, and for 4
more general dissemination of existing knowl-
edge.
On motion Of Mr. C. P. Adams, Lloyd Mason
was chosen President, and ON EIkins Secretary.
Prayer was then offered by Rev. DR.. Ward, after
which committee of three Zion. A. J.
Eowell, tev.Dr. Ward and NJ. Kennedy. Jr.) we're
appointed by the Chair to draft resolutions.
The audience then listened to music bv the
Choir, followed by remarks from Rev. DR.. Ward
ably setting forth the importance Of proper III
struction in the elementary branches, and the
formation Of correct habits in pupilage. Mr.. N.
+. Varney then being called for, responded with
appropriate remarks, setting forth the necessity
OF learning in youth to reason as an important
prerequisite to the attainment of sound learning
also, the importance Of Horoughness in Teachers.
in the Instructions they impart to their pupils.
The Committee then submitted the following
Resolutions, which, on motion of b. Dornan,
Esq. were unanimously adopted
Resoired-That the education Of our voutb
both morally and mentally should engage the first
attention Of every citizen Of the BIissi.6uoi VI
ley, and the whole State.
Resolred-That we all, old and Young. hereby
pledge our hearty cooperation in all salutary
measures proposed for the promotion and i'm
pfOVement OF our Common Schools
Rtsotred-lhat ia the opinion Of this nee+;n.,
u would contribute TO the usefulness OF Schools
u teachers, pupils and parents would assemble
once year Tor the purpose. by examinations and
addresses, OF awakening a greater interest in the
education OF the young
Music by the Choir.
Remarks were then made by S. Sumner. ESQ.
giving an interesting history Of the early settler.
oil the town and contrasting their advantages with
those enjoyed at the present day, closing with
appropriate remarks to the youth.
Music by the Choir
Hon. A. ). Eowell was then called for. who urg-
ell the importance and necessity of the pubiic
recognition by our Common Schools as the basis
OF true Repubicanism. He dwelt with efficacy
on the present general Capitalization of the ppb-
lie aim in the advancement and perlect;n,, Of ag-
rculturai pursuits to the neglect Of the cultiya.
ton Of the mind Of youth. and perlectinr the en-
'argemont Of this intellect, and elooueptlv 60,
forth the many advantages to be derived from
proper intellectual culture.
Music by Miss Z. NJ. Adams.
On motion Of Mr.. J. y. Bailey. voted that tba
acknowledged gratitude Of this MEETING bs %
turned to the speakers whohave 50 ably oddrass
ed US as token Of our appreciation of their SER
vices. Mr.. Bailey moved that the proceedings n,
this meeting be printed in the Orleans Standard
which was unanimously concurred il.
Music. Old Hundred by the Choir.
The meeting WIS then closed-Jv bepsJietiop
from Rev. DR.. Ward
In reporting we would say that the attendance
Of the youth and friends of education was prsv-
peciediy large, and We trust the able remark e y,
'he speakers tintespersed with excellent mpsio
from the Choirl sensibly imbued the minds of,be
youth with a just appreciation Of this ennoblino
privilege and awakened our worthy depizeps -
Inc proper consideration which the matters q,
Common School education demands from an On,
Nghtened public and intelligent community
LLOYD MASON, Prssids,,
o. n. ELKNs, sec'y.