Litchfield enquirer., 1862-10-30

WEST CoRswALL.-The Annual Meeting of the School Fisitsrs ofLitchfeld County, was held at Wsst Cornwall, on the 2sd inst.
 In the absence of the President, the Cenven- ,ioa was called 60 order by Dr. SAhuEL,W. GoLD, Chairman pro tenn.
 The business of the Association was brought forward, and the several Committees appointed at the organization of the Association were call ed upon to report. On motion, the Reports were postponed until the afternoon session.
 Hon D. N. Camp gave much interesting in formation to the Convention on the Duties of School Visitors.
 And the Convention adjourned until o'clock, PM.
 AFTERNOON SESSION.
 The Convention was called to order by the of the preceding Convention were read by the Secretary.
 The several Committees were then called up on to report; when the following gentlemen re- ported on the several subjects referred te them, viz:
 On the Examination of Teachers, by Dsac. Henry Norton of Goshen.
 On the Selection of Text Books, by 4. P Palmer of North Goshen.
 On tAs Present Condition of Schools, Means of Improvement, &c.,, by Hen. Samuel Gold of Cornwall, in the absence of the Committee.
 On the Powers and Duties of Scheel Visitors, in the absence of E. ". Seymour, Esq, Chm n, Hon. D. N. Camp made very able report On the Qualifications and Compensation of Teachers. selon B. Johnson of Cornwall,
 On Duties of Parents, by Dr. c. B. Maltbe of Canaan. These several subjects were discussed by the and friends of Education who were present at the Institute then being held at West Cornwall. The following resolutions were then, after discussion. adopted by the Convention;
 Resolyea, That we regard it as the paramount duty of teachers to make their pupils thor oughly understand their text books, and pay particular attention to the much neglected de- partmsnt of Reading.
 Resolved That we regard the Normal School fer the Education of Teachers, and the School Institutes, as necessary for the improvement of the Common Schools and that it is the duty of the Legislature of this State to make reason able and liberal appropriations for their sup port and continuance.
 The following gentlemen were then elected officers for the ensuing year, viz:
 Dr. J. G. BEcKwITH, President.
 Hon. Samuel w. Gold, 1st Vice President.
 Hon Rehhins RattAH 2d
 P NJ. Trowbridge, Sd :"
 The following Committees were appointed: On the Present Condition of Common Schools:
 N. L Dexter, Esq. of Salisbury.
 John T. Andrew, Esq. of Cornwall.
 H. c Osborne, Esq. of Harwintsn. On Selection of Tert Books. Dost. c. B. Maltbis of Falls Village
 N R. Hart, Esq. of Goshen.
 W. C. Phelps, Esq. of Winstsd. On Confirmation of Teaehers.
 Rev MT. Larnsd of Plymouth.
 H. s. Barbour, Esq of Wolcotvils.
 George N. Kasson, Esq. of Bstalsm. On Examination of Teachers.
 A. B. Palmer. Esq of Cornwall.
 William B. Amos, Esq of Morris.
 c. A. Told, Esq. of New Milford. On the D4tie. aaG PotSers of SeiooI Visitors.
 Henry Norton, Esq. of Goshen.
 A.i. Edward ". Seymour of L;selaslI
 Roy. Mr Gardner of Ellsworth On sae Qualifications sad Compensation e T:aca-
 ers.
 solon Juhnson Esq. of Cornwall.
 ErAdor;ok N E,nD Esn of Wsuh;nrtan
 Rev. Frank Howe of Canaan. On Duties ef Parerts.
 Rev. M. Atwater of Kent.
 NJ. L. Phslps. Esq. of Colebrook.
 Miles B: Toby. Esq.o North Canaan. On SchsaI Houses.
 N. B. Morrill, Esq. of New Hartford.
 Dr. Salisbury of Plymouth.
 Rev. William s. Southgats of Litchfsld.
 Voted, That the proceedings of this meeting. with the reports, bs published in the County papers and Common School Journals
 Voted, That the several Committees report at the Meeting of the Association in 1868.
 Voted, To adjourn, to meet st such place ss the Institute may be called to, in 1863, on the 2d day of the Session, at 2 o'clock, P. N.
 J. G. BECKwITH. President. SAMUEL B. ENSIGN, Secretary.
 THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE For Litcbfeld County was held at West Cornwall from Oct. 2oth to Oct. 24th inclusive.
 Monday Eve. o'clock Commenced by a lecture from Prof. Northend of New Britain Subject. Injustice of History in its awards of praise to the common people. Tuesday morning. Questions from the teachers replied to by Prof Northend, followed by an exercise in elocution by Prof Russell of New Britain.
 P. M.-Geography lesson by Prof. Camp, Snpt. of Schools, followed by an exercise in clocu- tion by Prof. Russell.
 Tues. Eve.-Lecture by Prof. Russell with reading and recitations of various selections.
 Wed. A. M.-Spelling and Miscellanious ex ercises conducted by Prof. Northend, followed by Geography lesson by Prof. Camp.
 Wed. P. M.-Short address to teachers by Prof. Camp. followed by convention of school visitors, Dr. J. c. Beckwith of Litchfeld Tn the chair. Reports of various committees read and accepted, followed by a discussion and exposi tions of school law by the Supt of Common Schools Convention adjourned.
 Wed: Eve.-Lecture on Education bv Prof. Camp, followed by short discussion on |" The influence of school visits from parentss"