New-York tribune., 1867-07-26
YRGINIA TEACHERS CONYENTIoN

A convention Of teachers was held last week
In Lynchburg. Virginia, TO consider the best means Of
promoting education In that state. number Of papers
on various subjects were read. but the most mpoJant
business was the adoption OF report recommending tho
establishment Of state Department Of Public In4uc-
ton. Hcicrrug to this, the correspondent Of The Eic
Tie report Of the committee appointed at the last Sos
sion Of tic Association TO prepare report the
lcdoncy of establishing Department OF Public mstruc-
lion in connection with the State Government, sub
mitted by DR. Minor. The committee recommended the
establishment Of such bureau, and argued that great and
lasting benefits might DO reasonably expected from ~ on
cratOns IL had been thought that this report would oc
ca3iOn warm discussion, Int the views i presented ap
reared TO meet with the entire approval OF the As,Oc
ton. and the committee directed 10 mcmoraze the
Legislature in COnsOnance with the recommendations Of
DR. Minors report IL is NJ subject Of congratuation
that tho necessity OF otcang ne by all available
means has thns been officially and cmphatcally rccog
education.
report school discipline was sent IN by the Chair
man, Con. Robert L. Lee from which make these cx
tracts:
"The selection Of proper persons FOR the Office Of
teacher matter OF thers Importance and its du
ties require long and comprehensive preparation it
should bc regarded among the most honorable and m
beneficial influence and instruction shall embrace morals
and religion, wcl the intellect The teacher should
est atainable proficiency, and not at pleasing medoc-
rity. Unless he teach those committed TO his care TO
thllR ana 10 work, ana can lmrrt To thGm Ngor with
learning, there can be no real advance Ho must study
the character and dspostion Of Lis pupils, and adapt his
course ol dsclphhe 10 tloir pccuarltes ABOVE all, he
must be UNIFORM, consistent, firm, kind In his conduct
teach moro by acts than words and show the children
under his charge that no has their true interest heart
lie should look upon them not only the parents of
generation but also heirs OF Immortality, and
while preparing them for usefulness I'm this life, nst
into their mpressble minds principles OF piey and re-
on for II IL be true taught By history that great
depends upon virtue, IL is equally true that religion
is the fountain and support OF virtue.
"ShOuld the daily business OF the school be conducted
on such principles, and the pupils be trained in the habits
OF obedience, reverence, ana truulness and be con
vnced that they noble and lovely in themselves and
their practice manly and honorable, the main object OF
education will have been attained
In addition 10 these moral Influences teacher should
be clothed with all the authority OF the pHrentn tho dis
charge Of his duties and be sustained by him long ns
he may intrust his child 10 his That he may be
kept constantly informed Of tho conduct OF his child
weekly quarterly, and yearly reports Of his progress
should be sent him by the teacher, in which should DO
stated his absences, late attendance, and misbchayor
Certificates OF advancement should likewise be given 70
those who excel in studies and conduct The system OF
punishments ought TO be simple and mild as they
be made effective and whencOercOn has TO be resOrted
20 1t should be generally left TO the parent Should adj
inontion restriction of recreation, &c fail TO produce
the desired effect, and the pupil obsnatey resist the
patient eXpOstuatlQD OF tho teacher there viii then be
other resource than TO return him TO ms parents as
one unworthy place In the school,