New-York tribune., 1867-01-03

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Nmm9er Gi teachers III 9........ ''''l.. 1,iC9
Amonnt of money to be apportioned for the
support Of common schools, for 'he current .eo 100 o.,
The report shows that the number of children and youth
I'm daily attendance at the public schools Is JoV2 per
OF the entire number between ana y years 9I age, OF
4G7 per of the entire number OF ehdleh De'"eeh
Although this average attendance upon the public
schools is the largest ever reported u ls W.
Heyed that by judiciOns Legislation ~ may we Se5' 3
increased IT. to tie number who have attended schoo
during portion of the year. we a .loSo S MIND
for longer shorter time IN ihe plNHto slooIS'
inc colleges and academies still the proportion hegcls
these opportunities for education Sos no. i ] ed
riOus attention With the c0nNlc'i9i tIat iin d H., n
cation il necessity of the state, recommend that az
npedimens in the way OF lts iiee
whether in the form OF rate ilS, poor ana
schoolhouses or the want OF teachers specially uac"
~ Tge NE" aGyantages derived from the two Normal
Scbnos already established and the conceded want oi
greater nnmber Of thoroughly qualed teacneis huctu
the last legislature 10 apl'ol,, @ ] '' ,hooIs
proposals the establishment Oi iou more suc
Ibe commission received applications ron various Ioca
ties, making most liberal OlIcIs ol lauu, %
necessary furniture and apparatus OF lh,l 'p"l m
money and upon full consideration Potsda Coluahu,
Brochport and Fred0nla were sfleoteu. me 80
good faith IN which these propositions StIc muWc
RANTS thc belief that they will be carried into fui ecrt
af thc earliest time possible and that the state VIII nave
possession of suitable grounds C0mnodlo9s ana Wen
furnished buildings, supplied with all ncedfu appoint
Inents for the conduct Of such schools The commission,
impressed by the public spirit manifested III generous
offers from many places ana y te lhsIesi so f fc
eray felt in the special preparation of teachers Tor er
work, adopted the following preamble ahd resolution.
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Normal Sc,o authorized chapter 40 q The Laws Of 100 Is entirely
lnaun,te public requirements and whereas, hhcfa p"l',
have been sdein portions of this tl Tor number o schools
more nearly adequate 10 The Iuhic wants. thtninfrj
earnestly recommend 70 The ecf'iuIe :" au'i
&c the des ~ sr additional ooE, iae same terms
and conditions o. in thc vet above ct-l'
The Regents of the University represent The present
condition the colleges and acadcMcs OF thc state rs
highly prosperous. Among Tie valuable sugg' ions con-
taed In their annual report the plan mentioned Tor the
better professional education Of such Erdutc ~ te cor
lcgs as design to become teachers, viii doubtless bc re-
gardCd with especial favor.
would also call your attention 10 the State Cabinet OF
IIt.Y lao gl I'd
lcting the scientific and economical collections, ana
securing the publications connected with the Natural
History of the state. For many years this branch of the
public Interests has not kept pace with the progress of
knowledge. 49,.
The geological collections hold an important relation TO
the general geology Of the United States, aud the leul-
ton the state involved h their preservation pbd en-
aIgrnCut Our material interests are so Intimately con
ncCtcd with the advance Of science that IT seems 10 c
wise policy 20 strengthen these agencies To the end the
plW submitted 10y Professor James ll ~ the bodrd OF
Regents is deserving Of careful consideration.
CANALS AND INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.
The following is a statement of the canal iuud Tor The
fiscal year ending 3Oth September, 1860:
Rtccigis and PtgIHciiS
Ia1au i'm tUa frea nd ittKt Oct 1