Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-21

that the "dijecta mewbra' be reunited in
a living whole.
Convention adjourned until 2:30 P. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Association met at q O'Clock P. NJ
pursuant TO adjournment
Mr.. Buckley, Of New York, announced
in behalf Of the Committee on Nomina
tioDs, the following odicers for The ensuing
year: . .f
Pnesident--Dr. Van BOkkelen.
Nice Presidents--J. w. Buckley, of New
York; Hager, Of Massachusetts,; ]. M.
Gregory, Illinois; J. w. Andrews---
John Eaton, Jr., Of Tennessee; B. Mallon,
Of Georgia M. NJ. Colly, of Arkansas J
NJ. Olcott, Indiana d. Wells, Iowa ]. w.
Dodd, Kentucky &C. W.Clark, Mississippi;
w. Z. Crosby, Ohio.
Treasury-A. L. Barber, Washington,
d. G. F
iCouncellors-C. L. Wells, Illinois; John
Ogden, Tenn; w. H. McGufey, Iowa
Thos. Saith, Arkansas; II. H. Tucker,
Ca; f. North, N. Y; w. A. Bill, In
diana; s. Richards, Washington, d. c.
H. L. White, Ohio; II. Il. Psase, Missis-
sippi S. Prettyman, Ky; w. Z. Creary,
Maryland; ]. D. PhiIbrock, Mississippi;
j p. Wickersham, Pa. /; B. G.. Winthrop,
Conn; C. II. Allen, Wisconsin; A. z
Stone, Maine.
The topic entitled "the higher education
of woman contrasted with that Of man,
was then announced open for discussion.
Prof. d. C. Graves, of Tennessee, said
that he was President of a University in
Ohio for fourteen years, TO which both
males and females were admitted and that
the females displayed as much capability as
the males.
DR.. Chadbourne spoke strongly against
having males and females in a common
University. And that he would not con-
sent, under any consideration whatever, to
take charge Of such University.
Prof. Mills spoke in favor Of having the
two sexes in a common University, and
gave, as an example Of the advantages Of
il in the University Of Antioch, Ohio, of
which he was one of the founders.
DIR. Gregory said that if the higher edu-
cation could only be given to one of the
sexes, it should be given to the woman.
That educated Women diffuse their knowl-
edge, while there are few educated men
Who do so.
Mr.. J. II. Rolfe expressed himself
strongly in favor of having the two sexes
IN common University.
Judge N. A. Patterson, Of Tennessee,
expressed himself in favor of commingling
the sexes in the Universities; that by so
doing, the incentive to action will be great
er on the part Of both sexes.
Prof. T. NJ. Patterson conceded In the
main with the views expressed by Judge
Patterson.
Prof. S. Prettyman made some remarks
upon the subject, favoring the separation of
the sexes in educational institutions.
Resolved, That scopy of the House joint
resolutions referred to, be published with
the proceedings of this convention.
Mr.. Bosom made a fit response to the
resolution on behalf of the State Of Tea
nessee.
Mr.. Richards, of Washington, was then
called for, and delivered an address upon
the importance Of a National Educational
Bureau.
REsoLUTIoEs.
Mr.. Olcoi, of Indiana, offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That in response to the House
joint resolution adopted unanimously by
the General Assembly Of the State of Ten
nessee, February 18th, 1866, rendering the
lse of the Hall and Senate chamber to the
National Teachers Association for its next
annual meeting, We recognize the true
spirit Of educational progress in the enact
ment referred TO, and that we return our
sincere thanks for this cordial invitation
and the free use OF these beautiful halls and
other conveniences Of the Capitol.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
the following, which was adopted
Whereas, 1t is generally a conceded
truth that the highest !ype Of civilization,
aud Of true religious and civil liberty, are
based upon the diffusion of knowledge and
the education of the whole people; and
Whereas, The work of education is pri-
marily and chiefly to be performed in pub.
lie. free elementary schools; therefore,
Resolved, That we, as members of this
Association, hereby renew our confidence
in the sentiments of the preamble of our
Constitution, which is in these words, "to
advance the interests Of the profession of
teaching and to promote the cause Of popu-
lar education in the United States;" and,
therefore, be il
Resolved, That we consider it our duty
TO sympathize with the teachers of our
elementary schools, and to encourage them
to so devote themselves to their calling as
TO secure the confidence and support Of the
friends of education, and that we also hold
ourselves ready TO advance and defend uni
yersal, free education to all the youth Of
the country.
The following report was received and
adopted
Messrs. Been, Of Ohio, May of Pennsyl-
vania, and Cruikshank, of Massachusetts,
were appointed committee to raise
finds sHlI
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
The Committee on the Presidents Ad.
dress respectfully report:
That inasmuch as time will not allow
your committee to take into consideration
the Presidents address, and in justice to
the President and this Association to make
a report at this session, the committee re-
commends that this subject be postponed
and taken up at the next session of the
Association. States in organizing a Ma
tional Department of Education, and the
continuance and liberal support of such
department, is most earnestly recon-
mended.
Adjourned TO 81 p NJ.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Association met at s O'Clock, pur-
suant to adjournment, DR.. Gregory 10 the
chair.
The committee appointed TO examine
the Treasurer's accounts, reported that
S4SS 85 was found to the credit of the As
ISOLATION, with debts amounting to 1886 %
leaving balance Of 81 40 in the hands Of
the Treasurer.
Or. Gregory stated that the buainess o
the Association was concluded, and intro
duced Mr.. Richards, of Washington, who
made some interesting remarks about the
city Of Washington.
Resolutions expressive Of thanks 70 De.
Lindsey and his associ stes on the Local
| Committee, TO Gen. Eaton, 10 the Legisla-
ture, TO the citizens of Nashville for their
hospitality, 10 the hotels, to the various
railroads, and especially to the representa-
tives Of the press OF Nashville for Their
prompt and constant attendance and un'
usually full and accurate reports of tht
meeting,
The Association then adjourned.
HORRIBLY MAN6LED.