The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-07

ty. No doubt Of it. Why d;dn's they de-
eide it, too! "The more's the pity" Qasry
Could "mental abiIuies' exist il ''physcaI
causes were removed! The ladies', it seems,
took an active pait: for we are told that one
read an essay Sin clear aud graceful mannrr,''
aud another had production son the present
age, which was well composed and gracefully
read" judging from the Aalterng terms in
which he alndes 10 their performances, we are
decidedly OF the opinion that the reporter is
an unmarried man.
Among others The following was discussed
"Whe,her does the primary or advanced
school. require the most talent, tact and abor!"
We like that wording very much.
Nothing oi Importance seems 10 have trans
pired for several sessions, save that some one
'swas appointed o committees" TO escort some
one else "from the ral-road station TO town"
Then aon motion, the following resolutions
,oas recsiued and adopted"
"WHEREAs, certain practice prevails in
some districts of,hs county o. employing teach
est IN the caus- of education, and neglect 10 at
tend either District Institutes or County Asso-
cations. Therefore
Resoired, that We hold all such men as un-
worthy of the character and confidence ol the
teachers, and hope that Boards Of Directors
will cease TO give employment TO such 'mpos-
tors"
All of which we respectfully submit to some
eforegners" in this county.
The committee on resolutions prefaced and
Illuminated their work thus: --"Whereas. the
great and important cause OF education is pow-
ertuHy augmented by the proper exerions Of
those who are engaged as teachers, &c. That
is lucid and to the point. We want The "cause'
increased, aud the "effects" will be naturally
greater
But the most prominent feature 10 The whole
"proceeding," is the self-laudation which stands
out n bold reiefin every paragraph. No one
read an essay but it was psry "interesting,"
a6d performed in "ciear and graceful man.
and interesting MANNER" all the impressions
YOU may have received 10 ihe contrary not
wiihsianding; and II we take the reporters
word only. they mus, have had very "nier-
rsling" tine, indeed.
We do protest against the practice which
prevails IN some sections, of every teachers in
siiiute "trumpeting" its own fame. lithere is
any virtue in such associations, and ii their
performances men: any applause, let the
worid say so. Though you will have 10 wait
some time for the verdict, yet i, will come, aud
in your favor, 100, if you deserve it. So long
as the proceedings of such conventions are just
subjects for commonplace remarks and drr-
sve criticism, just so long there is no manner
Of use in talking about raising the standard OF
the profession. The profession will rise and
seek its level Just in proportion as its members
will endeavor 10 attain that moral and inlel-
lpctua. dignity that should characterize them.
We have yet to see the rule that makes il
Incumbent upon the Secretary OF teachers as
soclatious to act as chief applauder and general
critic OF lis extrclses. Il is not in the pro-
gram. II is an absurd practice which>is dele
terous 10. and not at all calculated 10 enhance
the interests OF the teachers calling. OF this
our Junia Ia brethren seem TO be ignorant. On
the whole, We think the importation of somr
foreign sIn.postots" would spowerfuly aug
menl the cause" in that county, provided ,b, Y
could be coerced into attending the "Insii-
tules." S. 5.