Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-26

EDUCATION" Discussion continued by Mr. Young afir-
NATIVE Dr. Corbn and Mr.. Phelps negative. The res.
outlon was tabled. new resolution was called for
Reso ed That the principles of civil government sbod
/ De taught In the common schools.;'
On motion of Rev. Mr.. Brown it was amended so as to
read
Resotved That the principles of our government should
DO taught i'll our common schools.
1t was adopted Adjourned.
EIGHT O'CLOCK, P. M-Singng by the choir
MIR. G. n. Phelp delivered lecture on Heart Pow.
er," which was very happily received and listened to with
marked attention. Resolution taken up
Whereas intellectual development without pure NOR
ay Is worse than useless, it increases the power
us SUBJECT TO do harm and Whereas Christianity con-
'ahs TIE only perfect standard of pure morality which
enorces by the most solemn sanctions, therefore
Res3ced That should be required of all Teachers OF
our schools that they both possess good moral charac
Ter and also constantly manifest high degree respect
Tor the teachings OF the Scriptures.
III was accepted and discussed by Messrs. O. Tracy
Brown Spencer, Morse, Chubbuck, Long, affirmative and
Messrs. L. f. Ward and n. Young, neg Adjourned to
meet 81 O'clock a. m.
SATURDAY A. M.-House called to order by President
Prayer by Rev. Mr. McWiam singing by the choir
motion was made that the next meeting of the AS
sociation be held at Smhfed; it being seconded,
preston from the members the Association was then
e"i'eu toi anu was sIFOngly III lafoF.
a Committee of two appointed (1Iiss Ellen Bun
nell and Mr. c. N Pheps) TO solicit members to join the
the Association.
Resolution reconsidered for discussion. Elder Spencer
affirmative l.. F. Ward. negative
An Essay was read by Miss A. NJ. Ivenson which was
very patriotic and acceptable 1t followed by an orig
lnal defamation by G. X Garfield, on g The Present
Age"
Appointed for the next Association
LectuTeF-Rev JAMES PARKER, Smithfeld,
Essayst-JuLIA F. GARNER, Athens,
Ahernate-R. A. French, Springfield,
Oraton-GEo. D. SCOTT Towanda,
Reader-ALICE CoRBIN, Warren
Business Comnihee-A. L. TRACY, Smithfeld, HELEN
A. ADAMS, Ulster, WARNER CoRocHAN, Troy.
resolution was offered by c. n. Phelps, which read
as follows:
Re>ofced That no person who manifests an approval
OF The present rebellion against government should
be tolerated as teacher in our public schools.
The resolution adopted
The resolution Lately argued by Elder Spencer and L.
F. Ward, again taken up and argued by Elder Spen
Ger, affirmative and Mr.. N Young Jr. negative. An
amendment offered by Mr. Phelps which was accept
ed. 1t read
Reso'red, That person should he employed as
teacher in public schools, who does not possess
good moral character who manests disrespect for
the teachings of the Scriptures
1t was adopted.
The following resolution then taken up and adopt
ed =
ReSoIrea That the County superintendency has been
most efficient means OF ecyatng the character Of
Teachers and Schools.
Singing by the choir
The following resolutions were adopted:
Rasoived That moral suasion is not always sufficient to
govern common schools.
Rcs,'red That Of thanks is due the inhabitants
Of chteid for their kind and generous hospitality dur
ing stay with them, and also the trustees of this
church who have generously opened its doors for
deliberations.
Rev. Mr.. McWlliam delivered short address "a few
brief remarks and very pleasing to the audience.
Elder Spencer proposed the following resolution which
was adopted, on the part ofthc citizens
Rf5Oired That vote of thanks is due to those who
have 81 highly entertained intellectually, by Essays
Lectures and Declarations.
Adjourned to meet Smithfeld the second Friday in
September. AUSTIN FUTILE,
Secretary prO tenn