Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-26

Rev. Jas Doughcr,y, Lamolle County
r. farnham, Jr., orange
Rev. T.. H. White, Orleans
H. Il. Winnow, Rutland
Rev c. G Parker, Washington
Mr.. Thompson, Windham
Hon. Crosby Miller, Windsor
Trcasuycr--E. Conant. Burlington.
duditor--R Jowctt, st. Johnsbury
Sccretary-S. l.. Elliott, Fairfax.
EXECUTIVE coNM1rrEE
J. X Colby ST. Johnsbury Rev. X. NJ. Manly
puultney Mr.. Thompson, Peacham.
The meeting adjourned till IL p. NJ.
AFTERNOON.
The President called the meeting to order
and, after singing and prayer by Rev. DIR
Wheeler. introduced Prof Geo. N. Board.
man, of Middebury College.
Prof Boardman presented the following
resolutions
Resoiucd That this Association chorshes the memor,
Of tho late Hon VIM Sladc with the highest regard and
affection and that, while we bow submissivey TO tho
dspcnsaton Of Providence which has removed him from
among US deplorc the loss of a cordial friend 10 all
teachers and earnest untrng and udcous adyooat,
OF popular education.
Reioirea, That we sympethize deeply with the famii,
bcreaved by his death. while deem Il subject Of graf
tudc that he was allowed so proractod career Of honor
Rosolred, That a copy Of these resolutions signed b,
tho officers Of the Association. be sent 10 the widow o.
Gov sado, and be published with the records Of this
meeting
The resolutions having been read, Prof
Boardman proceeded, in an eloquent and feel
ing manner TO speak Of the character of Che
late Gov. Sade, in especial connection with
his arduous, faithful and seli-denying servi-
oos in the cause Of education.
The question was taken by rising, and the
resolution was unanimously adopted.
Prof G. w. Benedict offered the following
resolution
Resotrcd, That the recent death Of the Hon Horace
Mann for many years the able and indcfatgablo secre
tary Of the Board o Education Of Massachusetts,, an
event 10 be deplorcd by All the friends Of education
throughout our country. Though his special field Of
labor lay 10 another State, yet bis ocaseess zeal and
wc-dreced efforts 90 The of school improvement
their rays VI good influence into all the New Eng
land States and into our own in particular and the
teachers and friends NJ an the Schools Of every grade IN
Vermont ought TO cherish and perpotuae deep respect
for bis memory,
Which was warmly seconded, and adopted
Rev. Mr. Ferrin Of Hinesburgh rose, and
addressing Secretary Adams, said he had
been commissioned by the gentlemen Of the
Association TO present to Mrs Adams, thro'
him, small token of the homage they were
always ready to pay to those who cheer and
sustain workers in good cause, and placed
a beautiful gold watch and chain in Mr.
Adams hands. who received II with an emo.
ton 50 manifest as to awaken a sympathy
throughout the house.
dueluB luoWHhls huth thioMihS hht
chain over the neck of his wife, Mt Adams
in tones that evinced deep feeling, brief,
but very appropriately and touchingly re
spoudod to this new and unexpected testi
monial of kind commentator. He thanked
them from the bottom Of his heart, especial,
for this last graceful and delicate honor the,
had done him, more precious to him thar
any they could confer on him personally.
Warm and persistent applause followed
the conclusion Of this pleasant intorlude, 81
oroditablc to all concerned in IT,
After another brief interval, Mr. Adams
"a the appointed organ of the Executive Com
mittee Of the Association. took the stand
and made valedictory address in the mos
felcitous and appropriate terms.
And thus closed the most important, be
cause the most successful, Of the Anniversa
ries of the VERMONT TEACHERS AssocA
TON.