Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-01-10

Resoired. That in the opinion of the
members Of this Institute, the time now
provided by Law for the continuance of a
yearly Institute, ought to be by law extern
ded so as to last eleven days, and that
this may be made practical, il is further
Resolred, That our Senator and Repre-
sentative in our State Legislature be re-
quested to use all honorable means 10 pro-
cure the passage of law, allowing from
the County revenue twice the amount now
allowed by law for the payment of teach
ers who teach the Institute, and for other
expenses, and also to provide for the pay
ment OF the usual per diem wages Of all
teachers actually engaged in reaching,
from the Special School fund of the re
spective towns aud townships: Pr9rided,
such teachers attend such Institute; and
that copy Of these resolutions be furnish
ed to our County Senator aud Represents
tive.
Resolved. That We. the Teachers Of
Franklin County, assembled in the Inst
tute, do hereby organize ourselves into a
County Association for the promotion and
advancement Of Common School interests,
and for the elevation oftbe Teachers pro-
fession; and we further recommend that
the Examiner in licensing, and that Trus
tees, in employing teachers, give preference
as far as practicable to such teachers as
show an interest in the profession by their
attendance at Institutes aud the meetings
Of such Association.
Resotred, That the 50. called amendment
passed by the special session Of the Legis
lature in 1865, allowing applicants to be
licensed to teach n less number OF branches
than these mentioned in the Bath section
of the School Law, is detrimental to the
educational interests Of the State, and
should therefore be repealed.
WHEREAS, the Teachers of franklin
Comfy need a medium Of communication
With the people and each other, there.
fore
Resolrsd, That a committee OF three be
appointed to confer with the Editors OF
our County papers with view TO secure a
column in each paper devoted TO the inter.
ests of Education.
Resolsed, That we are highly gratiied
ut the success Of the present Institute,
and heartily thank our Examiner, VIM.
Is. Maddox, for the energy with which
he has contributed to its success
Resoirc,s, That the thanks Of the mem
bers OF the Institute are hereby rendered
to Alcssrs. Barnard end Hunter. for the
clear and able manner in which they have
presented the bcst methods Of teaching
the different branches. aud also in reieiener
TO the management and discipline OF a
school.
Resolped, That the natural method ol
comm unicating ideas called Object Teach.
iug" is founded on the plsinest principles
ot mental philosophy, and commends itself
to every Intelligent parent aud teacher.
Resoised, That the Examiner Of thi,
County has shown commendabe frmness
ia refusing to grant licenses to many in
CON petent aud unworthy applicants. and
that he may rely upon the moral supper
of the teachers ef the County, ia bis effort,
to raise the standard Of qualification.
Rss0tred, That our thanks are due TO q
nun Der OF citizens OF Brookvile for their
kindness aud hospitality during the ses
sion Of this Institute.
The records show that ITO teachers have
attended the Institute during its session
with an average attendance OF seventy pei
day
On molten. the meeting adjourned IN.
til 1.o'cIock +. NJ. Tor the purpose Of /
Social Reunion.
EVENING SESSION.
The Institute was called to order by thu
President, and opened with the usual ex'
ercises, after which the teachers and visit
ors in Attendance were entertained witt
music, speeches, and reading of humorous
selections by Messrs. Blakeman, barnard
Hunter, Line, Martin, Teniil and 9th
ers.
On motion the Institute adjourned snb.
ject TO the call Of the Examiner.
w B. Maddox, Superintendent
a. +. BUCKLEY, S,cye,,y;,,
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