The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-07-20
state Teachers Associauon.

The Ohio State Teachers Association held
a session at Dayton, Ohio, commencing on the
morning Of the 9th inst, and ending in the Af'
~ternoon OF the 9TH inst. A large number OF
Teachers and other friends Of education were
present. The next session is to be held in
Newark, in July. 1860. The following gentle
men are the officers for the present year
Q resident-John Hancock, Cincinnati.
Vice observation-disclosures Mann, Antioch Col.
legei Prof. Robert Allyn, Of Cincinnati: Lorin
Andrews, Of Kenyon College; n. F. Cowdery,
Of Sandusky City, aud D. F. De Wolf Of Tiff
fin.
Rec. S~scretsry-R. W. Stevenson, Of Mus.
kiDgum.
Cor. Secretary--W. T. COggesball, of COlum-
bus.
Treasurer--Rev. Duncan, Newark.
AUDITOR. ] .Janney, Columbus.
Executive Committee--E E. Whte, Chair.
man, Portsmouth; A. d. Lord, Columbus; |. w.
Andrews, Marietta; Eli I. Tappan, Steuben-
vile; c. Nayson, Cincinnati; H. Garfield, Ne
dina, and A. G. Fenner, Dayton.
The following excellent resolutions were Of
fered by that warm and devoted friend Of Com.
mon School Education, Rev. A. Duncan, Of
Newark, Ohio, and after discussion, were adop-
ted by the Association
Resolue1, That the true Teacher, wherever
found will hail with joy any means adapted to
enhance his efficiency and power; that he will
make any reasonable sacrifice to avail himself
Of them.
That the Teachers meeting is pre- eminently
adapted to his wants in this respect. rJ
That Rnordc IF E1rtcafiop ebnuId rfnruiah N
all teachers, under their control, the facilities
necessary to organize and vigorously sustain
such an association.
That, wherever practicable, such Board should
require their teachers to hold such a meeting
stately, and allow of no excuse for absence
from it, which they would not allow for ab
sence from their respective schools. '.
That teachers should be expected, and If ne
cessary required, thoroughly prepare whatever
lesson, study or other exercise that may be as
signed for the Teachers Meeting.
That a strict account should be kept with
each Teacher; all absence, tardiness, and all
failures and imperfections in duty, connected
with the Teachers Meeting, being recorded and
submitted to the Board Of Education, and, that
those shall have their full weight in enabling
the board to estimate the value of each teach
er's services, qualifications, and claims for a re-
election. .. .- ..... ..I.w. gH.s|
That at least one-half of each Teachers
Meeting should be appropriated to a thorough
recitation, in one or more studies, requiring for
its preparation, the best powers Of the teacher
the object being to inspire a love of study and
higher intellectual tone. ru
That the moral we'll being Of the pupils, un-
der the care Of the teacher, IS fully entitled to
a large share Of the time and discussion Of such
a meeting, and that here, there is ample scope
for the talent, tact and skill Of the teacher, in
developing the means best adapted to train the
consciences, guide the affections, and generally
to elevate the moral tone of those entrusted to
his or her care. + s.. - ... ..yj F.,
We had intended, and it would have afford
ed US great pleasure to have been present. at the
meeting Of the Association, but circumstances
prevented us. y H.. sfrr.-t tt q.