Evansville daily journal., 1865-12-29
stat Q Feaehers, AssocIatIOn.

The corps of teachers who left Evans
vile this taorning reached Terre Hsuse
in safely. The rain somewhat damp
ened our spirits, but the creature com.
forts which awaited as soon restored our
equilibriam. The evening session Of
the Association was well attended, not
withstanding the unpleasant weather.
After prayer, the Mayor of the city well
coined the teachers. His remarks we're
very appropriate, and contained many
happy points Our limits will not allow
us to give an extended report. Mr.
Hoss, Statso uperintendent, replied.
He was, as usual, both poetical and
mathematical. After some general
business, session adjourned HrA-
WEDNESDAY MORNING - Association
met at nine o'clock, G. P. Brown, P-esi.
dent pro tens After prayer, the min
utes Of the previous session we're read
epd approved. Rather an animated dis
,ssion arose upon motion that the
e Professor be omitted when
speaking to or of members. Motion
carried. Arrangement of committees
followed
$780, - Levi Wright, Of Sheibyville,
Presented course of study for common
schools. The course was thorough and
systematic, but not better than others
already in use. One good feature was,
doing away the difference between Men,
tai and Written Arithmetic as usually
caught, making both practical.
The Teachers from Ohio and Illinois
~ere invited 70 become members Of the
Association, and to take part in the dis
,uasions ~ .sss.isN neass isru4 pa
Jesse Brown, Of Richmond, urged thai
,urse of study for District Schools be
.Ade out. A Committee was appointed
or the purpose.
10 The venerable President, r. T.
.rown, of Indianapolis, occupied ths
esk and delivered bis inEaeural ad
ress. As this highly interesting and
'2e ent address will be published il
% .,hlet form, for general distribution
will not mangle it in these hastl
etes. Recess of fifteen minutes.
President Brown took the Chair and
ave some directions concerning discus
ions.
On motion of Mr.. Hurry, of Lawrence
arg, the National Association was in
ted to hold its next meeting at Indian
polls A Committee, consisting o
RS. Eice,i Of Evansvillei Hobbs, 0
loowingdale; Olcott, Of Terrs Haute
as appointed to act with that body il
eparing memorial to Congress, re-
resting the formation Of an Eddca
,nal Bureau. Adjournment.
AFrERsooN.-CalIed to order aud ia
sed BY ME Paige, of New Castle, an'
Handy, with some fne music.
Ar. DeMotl, President Of the Indian
male College, read a well prepare
,er. Subject" The Political an
ial Relations of Teachers" Hobbs
kin and President Brown engage
discussion of the paper. Mr. Hobb
r, finely expressed ideas were yer
ible.
fter q short recess, the. Teacher
nal, edited by the lady teachers G
annapolis, was read by the Miss'
ay and Colgan.
journed.
Ex1Ke SESSION - Opened wit
sr. Disoussion, Some of tt
es of Failnre in Teaching" War
lalifcation on the part of the teacl
Unwillingness of the people
teacher do as well as he ca
of governing power. Want
n Ignorance of human natur
act that too many teachers mai
ing stepping stone to somethin
ir, and ''nothing more" evaa &
Crosby, of Cincinnati, read an j
ing paper. Subject, Educatit
Promote Science and Art"
session Uclosed aher choru
Oria," sung by city Glee Club.
uRsDAY 28TH-MoRSING SESSION,
business Of the day was begun
by the Association and prayer
~. NJ. A. JeWett. After the req
{ the minutes, and remarks up
n. committees on nominations we
ointed-ons by the Association a
by the President
Er. Hobbs then read paper--Sr
"a State Reform School" D
siOn-Mr. Brown, of Cincin ms
ke at some length. The whole Z
lion was interesting. During rec
Paige sang "The Old Mounts
e." and was loudly applauded.
he committee offered several reso
g advocating four hours con6nem'
primary schools; taxation Of colo
pie and formation of Free Scho
their children, &c. An anims
ussion followed, after which seye
n mittees reported The reports
long to be copied Adjourned.