, 1863-08-06


wIo3Jy deroted TO the busfnsa o. einsAt1on: And
hence it linked the essential element* OF VT uty
xnd Is now known only as thing IN e 70 past Il
found in thar etrong cohesion, that enduring &C.
ment, that bond Of nnfou- that close Affection.
which holds together tnos: Of the esme guild apd
as air, are strong as links Of steel.
Its d. sign and scope arc no less comprehensive
than II the plan Of Il oEssnization. Thsse a. set
elevate the character and to advauce the interests
OF the profession Of teaching and to promote the
causc 81 popular education II the United States"
participation IN its proceedings, tbs represents.
nyes Or alf gades and descriptions Of educational
Institutions, whether lublic or private, from the
the sphere Of its operations is co extensive with
our tountty's territory and its educational inter
ee1s, aspiring to embrace the whole subject OF H.
po 81 aa Wh 80 COM IL
p1ehentiye, and with objec1B 60 vast md tmpor-
1aht we tare ventuted 70 present ourselves before
therefore, to consider well the responsibility Of
the position re have assumed. We ought TO en-
deavorto 1aise our minds to the height Of the
Ne ought to Be Catholic in spirit, knowing no
sects III religion 20 parties in politics, We should
come 10 this work and to these deliberations
bringing with NJ no local prejudiees, state jeal
ousies, no sectional hIgotsy. We should come
with ideas and sentiments cIscumscribed within
no geographical limits, hemmedi in by no mountain
but with 3 broad comprehension Of IN
telt ct and fee4ing, with minds aud hearts large
enough to embrace all the interests we profess 10
ser s ene a9 axs5 tsas We hare os ~
.1he drst great object to which our efforts are
pledged, is to elevate the character and advance
Many nne things have been eaid concerning the
m1ee'on OF teachers, but after all that has been
said, IN all ages, upon the subject more than just
Bss nS been sd san BE- to sis
no office higher than that OF teacher Of youth
for there u rothing on eatth 90 precious as the
cuaee T Of Everett tSat the once of Se teacher ~" IL
forming the minds and hearts Of the youpg, and
training up those who arc to take our places In
hai tue sas q
speaks. writes, teaches, paints for eternity that
that they: arc immortal beings, whose minds arc
a. 81 elay 70 the ssa. GnGs5 ais h aena ,,s. -
fail to convey to our minds aud adequate OF vivid
conception, either Of the actual or the possible
results 81 @ t5e + tssshess .sts ss,s. TozE
l&t ue conduct yon, IL imagination. to modest
edifcc erected for the purpose Of primary educa-
ton, IN retired etreet 1n one Of our Atlantic cit
their do1pgs Here ara fifty Ct siyty children, Of
both ee1eB In the dskt year OF their sch, o1ng, be-
ing from Ave to six geats Of age. Tne preceding
is in tones Of peculiar sweetness. il lady whoss
rHtuIM endewKnessts and opportunities Of cduca-
ton have combined to form the true teacher. The
clea1ly, tidy. well behaved children, seem to be
Some Of them are from homes OF poverty aud ig..
no5ance, and yet they appear Ike 2 cemP'9y OF
brothers and sitteEs. Thcis happy. cheerlu! taces
order retsns. Here yon scem to see for once the
solution Of the eternal problem OF uniting liberty
with law, freedom with government Every one
N agreeable pastime. TIE lessons proceed HOW
the mind Of the t.achtr seems to enter into the
minds Of the pupils. With what combination
Hswy tss n1s .ud
hearts Of there children open to receive inatrnc-
ton az the flower opens to light and rain!
alterations Of wo,k, play and pnysicsl exercise.
Here We Sec shat these scores Of children, without
% s It, CT ss
is awakened and fts dictates practically obeyed;
manners are furmed; right habits aTe acquire d
curiosity is aroused and grntiasd BY .nparttng ra-
need frEt to know, for rcomprehsnding more easily
what is to follow. Nothing: IL learned which they
will need 10 unlearn; their ftst operations being
its they can more ess1y produce what is excellent
good, tte beaa,{al, the truo. Their 1eache. il to
Here feel sure that Is bent n the irSt
direction, and yet 1his ia no tanuy ssetch.
,,Is hs Us ,,hs ~ %sgpe thas tts ,hs whole
and trained up in the " ay they shou,c go-so edu-
Gated not OILY in the fret year Of their schooling
put that N eseh successive grade Of their course
Ing perfection Of skill, TIL they 60 ont into the
world. whether graduating from the district
school, fEom the iltsh school, or from the Unver~
he results, what moral reetitude, what mental
ability and accomplishment would be achieved,
aid yoa have some notion Of the mission Of
a national Pot1t q teS
acler and promote the Interests Of the profession
ofteaehing, We shall approach the realization Of
ttis ideal OF the teachers misolon. The tWo are
And II we look back over The educational history
Of America for tie space Of quarter Of century,
ne hall ind much 70 encourage and stimulate our
great and ealutaty change has taken place re-
melt il ctability, influence and efficiency has
learned persons Of both ee1es who ase devoted to
1t, has been increased MANIFOLD. The rate OF com
ptntation has been Increased probably
1e1acrea nofe agessbs apa has atsesxs
By the classification and grading Of schools, and by
tte yast t1mpsovementa which have been made ID
the s.cs crsnmer schools in Boaton e. y two y,
ago, member Of the corporation Of Harvard Uni-
ve1sity, a wise man who weighs bis words said in
sa &C. e.
" as the President OF College to all intents and
purposes. The establishment Of Normal Shoots,
regarded as substantial recognition Of teachinE
4 distinct and liberal profession. Well did Mr..
Mann eay at the dedication OF tho fret Normal
School House eret erected in America, I" coneid-
er this event as marking era In the progress OF
edusstton t on this continent and throughout tho
Already the highest literature Of tho day ia be-
glnnfrE to class teachng with the learned p1ofrs-
eions, an admission Of no little significance, In
consequence Of the great incease Of desirable sit
tINtir In fpAr nj la
eomc Of the best graduates OF our colleges are be-
ginning TO choose this profession In preference to
10 those Of Law, mcttciue, aud divinity, AZ afford
II 6 an inviting career for young man Of geneI-
GUS ambition, Who .wishcs to make the most OF
h!1neelf rs man, and at the same ticae 10 employ
Asr talents for the improvement Of the lot q his
We cannot but feel encouraged to pursue the Oh
iects of this Association with zeal and animation.
One of the principal means Of eleyating the
accomplished teachers. And this dem4nd will be
tncreaEed the progress Of education ie advanced
and its value is appreciated. After all that ean be
ttantisly what he teachers make it. The etse IN
cannot rise higher than its fountain. II asked to
describe iu the fewest words, the best syetem Of
secures apd retains the services Of the best teach
eEs. To accomplish this, three things Gre reqat-
cite:
desirable, bF adequate compensation, By good
treatment, bY suitable accommodations, md by
limiting the lahora to the requirements Of health
:. The mode Of selecting and appointing teach
e1t shonh be such as to encourage the competi-
ttou OF the Lest qualified candidates, and to g1ve
merit the preference over every other considcra-
s. The proper means should be employed to &C.
cure continued selftmpEoFement on the part Of
teachers; and with tAis view they should, as fAF
as practicable, be commended, promoted, and re.
walded IN proportion to tbeir advancement, and
degraded OF removed for DELINQUENCY and neglect
t.&r 4Hr
tional affairs rests ultimately with the people, the
accomplishment Of these objects requires that the
popular mind should be enlightened npon the sub.
web g u Of 1G t6 e should
fol1patiea on the subject % of eaacatien. The "a: a.
porta1c ce to lie individual To- ths Community and
The State; the kind and degree to be desired; the
means aud methods Of securing it;-these are tho
gsst s'P % be aSRss ;e. T. se1 e
his profession, as well az to the caneo Of education
to improve every available opportunity to pro-
mote this object By his pen and voice, and b,
Public opinion shonld be especially educated to
liberal though tudictons provision for tue support
to suppose that high standard can be maintained
at cheap rate. hare seen, Lot without senti-
ess sec ahe CT! show he
est expenditure per scholar. should rather take
pride In showing bow large fum is expended.
provided TINT the outlay can be proved
10 be judlciouely employed. Educational reports
local and etate. constitute tho principal channel
through which this information is to De diRused.
Reports Of Horace Mann aa Secretary Of tho Mas.
sacAusets Board Of Education2 His Fifth Report
has probably done more than all other pnb1fca-
tion1 within the lazt twenty-hre ycara to convince
capitalists OF the value Of elementary instruction
as q meanH Of increasing the value Of labor.
Notwithstanding the advance which has been
made in the rate of wages paid to teachers, made
quate compensation IL By far too general. Imezs.
l1e the standard Of education in any city town
By tho rate Of tho salaries paid tho teachets There
ny be ctptton. in particular schools. Still, in
my Judgment, ,tLis the best general test. As rule
talent fs sure to go whc1eit ia best appreciated
and rewarded. On this point school officers and
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