Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27
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J. X. Colby.
Hon. Daniel Ncedham, of Hartford, gave an
address on Teaching as a profession, for which
the association passed vote of thanks.
Mr.. Winslow, of Pittsford, in behalf of the
Vermont "School Ma'ams," presented in neat
speech, heavy gold watch chain, to J. $. Ad
ans, Esq, Sec Of the Board Of Education to
which Mr. Adams made hearty response.
Adj to l-2 Thursday, A. NJ.
THURSDAY 8 10 A. VI.
Rev. Mr. Ranslow of Milton, read the scrip
lures and offered prayer.
The Committee on the place of meeting next
year, reported in favor Of Middlebury, which
was amended by the association by substituting
ST.. Johnsbury, and as amended was adopted.
The report of the Special Committee on the
School Journal was taken up and adopted.
The Business Committee reported the follow
ing resolutions which were adopted.
RESOLUTIONS.
!. Rs olr,d, That the present School Law of Yer
mont has given new and powerful impulse TO the
cause o education IN this and comments itself
"a worthy uf hearty support.
2 Rt@ired, That the Association rccomends to the
Union md other school districts in the State 20 ar
range their terms and vacations rs to allow their
teachers 10 intend the meetings Of this Association.
3. R'so'red That IA the opinion Of this Association
it is emincntiy desirable that the educated and cult,
waited mind OF the State should still earnestly
enlist itself in the cause oi popular education
: Rsoired, That the thanks of this Association be
rendered To the Rev. Dr. Child Tor his very appropr-
ate, eloquent and impressive address.
8. RI sortd. That the cordial reception and generous
hospitality extended to the members of this Associ
alton by the citizens Of burlington demand OF us
warm and earnest acknowledgements.
Ito ..f
have generously devoted 30 much time and effort to
rrunote the comfort eud success OF this association
entitled to its marked regard.
Z R,sored That the association still appreciates the
courtesy extended to i bv the various Railroads IN
s. Rsor,d That the publishers Of the several news
papers in Vermont, be respectfully requested TO pub
sh the ocecdings Of this meeting and that the Sec
rotary lee directed to furnish for this purpose report
Of the same
g. Resotred, That this Association earnestly recon-
mend- to is Officers, to the Teachers and Town SUI
pcrintondcnts and TO all the friends 81 Education in
the various parts of the State, 20 form far prac
ticnhlc, Town and County Educational Associations.
The following resolution of last year was Ia
ken up
Res ircd Tha; our Academies would more cfIcctu-
ay the interests Of education by insisting that
all persons admitted scholars shall have made def
mite acquisitions and by determining the TACT by
tual examination.
Discussed by Messrs. Colby of St. Johnsbury,
Ferrin of Hinesburgh, Conant, Stevens, Wheel
err ard Benedict of Burlington, Stone of Mass,
Lee Of \. Y, and Child of Cas,leton, and
adopted.
The following resolution was referred to the
Executive Committee, to be brought forward
and discussed at the next Annual Meeting:
Rtsoicsd, That in the opinion Of this Association
the friends Of Education in Vermont, do work
ol much value Schools by securing good teach
crs, and making their relation 10 the schools per-
mancn; rs possible
The Report of the Treasurer, J. S. Spaulding,
showed a balance in the Treasury of $l9,71,
with claims outstanding, amounting to $25.
The Report was accepted.
The Committee to nominate Officers reported
the following list, which was adopted:
Presiacni-Rev. CALVIN PrAsE, ID. d.
Wee Presidets.-J. +. BoIToN, Addison Co.;
Rev. J. ID. WICKIIAM, Bennington; J. X. Col
BY, Caledonia; A. l.. LEAvENwoRTH, Chitten-
den; LOOMS WELLS, Essex; Rev. +. B. SMITH,
ID. ID. Franklin; Rev. o. G. WHEELER, Grand
Isle; Rev. JAMES DoUGnERTy, Lamoille; X.
FARNIIAN, Jr., Orange; Rev. PLINY IL. WHITE,
Orleans; b. +. WINsLow, Rutland; Rev. G. G.
PARKER, Washington; Mr.. THOMPSON, Wind
ham; Hon. Crosby MILLER, Windsor.
7reasmcr-E. CoYANT, Burlington.
.iudior-ErHRAIM JEwETT, st. Johnsbury.
Erccptire Committee--J. X. Colby. st. Johns
bury; Rev. i. NJ. MANLY, Poultney; Mr..
THOMPSON, Peacham.
Adjourned to l-2 p NJ.
THURSDAY, 2 l-2PM
Rev. DR.. Wheeler, of Burlington, offered
prayer.
Prof G. n. Boardman, Of Middlebury, pre-
scented the following resolutions, and aecompa-
MED them with appropriate remarks, in relation
TO Gov. Sade:
Resoired That this Association chcrishes the mem
Dry Of the late Hon. WILLIAM SLADE, with the high
est regard and affection; and that while bow sub
missvely TO the dispensaon OF Providence which has
removed him from among us, we deplore the loss of n
cordial friend to all Teachers and earnest, unring
and iudcious advocate of Popular Education.
Resolred That we sympathze deeply with the fam
lily bereaved by his death; while we deem il n subject
Of gratitude, that he was allowed protractcd ca
reer OF honor and usefulness.
Resotred That copy o. these resolutions, signed
by the officers Of the Association, be sent to the wild
ow Of Gov. Shade and he published with the records
OF this meeting
The resolutions were adopted.
G. w. Benedict, of Burlington, offered the
following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolred That the recent death of the late Hon
HORACE MANN, for many years the interchangeable Sec
rotary Of the Bord of Education of Massachusetts, is
an event to be depored by all the friends of Educa
lon throughout our country. though his special
field Of labor lay in another State yet his ceasecss
zeal and well directed efforts in the OF School
Improvement, sent their rays of good influence into
all the New England States, and into our own in par
ticular and the Teachers and friends of all the Schools
of every grade, in Vermont ought to cherish and per.
petuaie deep respect for his memory.
At this stage of the meeting Rev. c. L. Fer
rim of Hinesburgh, in behalf of gentlemen of
the Association and citizens of Burlington, pre-
scented gold watch and chain to Mrs. j. S.
Adams, the wife of the Secretary of the Board