The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1861-11-22
Teachers Institute.
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Adinlant, 55th Reglment.
gNEcA CoUNTY AcADrMy .
Nov. llth. 1851.

bENECA COUNTY AcADEMYl 2
Nov. llth, 1861.
Inaccordancc " ith previous announcement,
the teachers of Seneca aud adjacent counties,
met for the purpose ofholding an Institute.
The house having been called to order, the
Institute proceeded to elect A. Smalley. Prcs
d. ID. Rule, Vice Pres, and J. winihger
Secretary. The attendance, considering the
state Of national aftnirs, was larger than could
have been anticipated, there being over one
hundred teachers present.
he branches considered. during the ses
sion, were Arithmetic, Grammar, GeogIaphy
and Eloeuton. The instructors we're prof,.
A. Schuyler and L. Il. Holden, insisted by J,
E. Gregory jr. Interesting, as well aS very
instructive lectures we're given, during the
evenlng sessions Of the Institute Joy Sc,nyler,
Holden and Mira +. D, Gage.
The following resolutions were adopted;
Whereas, We, the teachers Of Seneca
Wyandot and adjoining counties, having at.
tended this Institute, believe that we hayt
received great benefit therefrou. and feeling
the importance OF doug oil in our power for
the advancement Of the cause Of education,
therefore,
Resolved, ist, That, ia this progressive
age, we, the members of this Institute, will
not be content with medium excellence in our
vocation, but will put forth untiring efforts 10
pass on the light OF knowledge
Resolved, %, That, wc believe Intellectual
culture and physical Development, are not tf
themselves sufiieient 10 prepare as for all the
duties n life bui that the culture Of the heart
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elements Of our heing are Indispensable ~
our highest Happiness and the greatest good
Resolved, 81, That We dhcountenance, as
inr a. practicable the use Of the text book by
the class, during recitation.
Resolved, ADJ That Professor Sehuyler's
Arithmetic be introduced, ne far Gs posi- ule,
into all our schools, ne Il Is one Ol the cloaf.
est, plainest aud most practical works on the
subjects, now extant, and can be fully IN.
,ersiood.
Il solved, 9Th. That. Prof Holdon's meth
Cd OF governing a commsn school and also Of
teaching Grammar 10 young pupils. lac recon.
lnended b the "A ayOrable cons Liberation Of ev
cry lncmber ofthis Institute, aud 70 teachers
Resolved. 9Th, That, teachers avoid, as
much as possible, asking questions ~ such
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Of the pupil; or in such a manner a. 10 em
brace all the ahsweI except the last few
words. l rrt
Resolved, 7,h, That, a teacher should bavs
the less ms and all lie bearings, well fixed In
he mini aud not be confined 60 the test
book during recitation.
Resolved, sih, That We invite teachers Of
othsr counties 10 join yith us, az Our future
meetingg, believing, that in tlo prineiples Of
association thera Is an elenlent of great power
AMI Influence, which, II applied 10 the purpo-
ses Of education, will DO goodt TO ths cause Of
sound learing thfoughout the country
hesolved. 9th, That We Feturn our up-
.ieigned thanks to Prof schuyler for bic un.
wearied and active efforts, during the pres
ent session ~ die Institute, also 10 troE Hol.
den, j 4. Gre cory, 20 0ts ehairluan ai,d see,
ielary aud t0 al oihcrs, Who have inAny way
conlributed 10 the benefit and interest oftlose
IN attendance.
Resolved. y OH. That, We. a. monibsys Of
he lnsliIute, rcrder our sincere thaEks 10 tlle
eitizais % kepnij.io. OR their kindness mani
Tested toward us.
Whereas, our country y ina most critical,
n not dangerous cnndilion AZ the present
tnne. and, In As rauch a. n u the duty II COED
loyal siti1cna 10 assist in every possible nlan-