The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-28
Iowa State Teachers Association
Yesterdays Proceedings.
FORENOON.


The morning exercises were opened ny the As
soeistion rising and singing "Old Hundred
Prayer by Prof. Allen
Music" The Morning Song
Mr. f. Davenport, Of 0skaloosa, read paper
before the Association, entitled The Natural De-
velopment Of Man Mans labors are far reach
in and Of never ending influence. Mans de-
velopment should be natural development
Physical development should prscede all other.
A proper intellectual development comes next in
order. Care should be taken that the latter does
not interfere with the former. In culivating the
intellect, development should precede discipline.
Moral culture forms the third step and this should
be acquired, no. only theoretically but prarti-
cally."
twas moved and carried that the exercises OF
Mrs. Smith be postponed until after recess.
Prof. Edison, Chairman Of the Committee on
Presidents Address read the report Of this Com
mittee, in part, ss follows
Resolred. lat That this Association express its
profound qualification in view of the enlightened
and advanced public sentiment in our State, as
eynced in the establishment Of Reform Schools
by legislative action, and its high appreciation OF
suit.
Resoirea, I'd, That as much more remains 70 be
done to raise the standard Of education and Sc
cure the proper instruction OF teachers, We ears
nes,ly recommend that steps be taken TO call the
attention OF our Legislature to the Importance OF
granting aid. not only to the Normal Department
Of the State University, but also to the same de-
partment as established in well approved High
Schools, Training Schools, Academies and Col
leges, whose interests in entire harmony with
the public school system OF our State.
The report was discussed by Professors Edison
and Brooks and supt, Wells.
After recess the Association was favored with
music.
The Association was then addressed by Pres
ident King, Of Cornell College. Sin the culture
OF tho Inner Powers teachers have rare opporta-
mites, and rest under vast responsibilities The
true prosperity Of nation must, to great 81
tent, depend upon its adoption of the Protestant
religion, and it's recognition Of the great princi
pies Of free government. survey of the differ
ent nation. of the Garth gives great encourage
ment in the belief that they rapidly advancing
in the great march of civilization. The agents in
this work must be free press, unshackled
pulpit and free schools,
The speaker argued the utility of the regular
classic course in giving liberA education, and
combatted very ably the falsely called Practical
Course which, experience has proved, gives nei-
ther discipline nor professional training.
An invitation was received from DR.. J. G.
Hughes, of the Medical Department of the State
University, for teachers to visit the rooms Of the
Department and it, Museum.
On motion OF Hon D. f. Wells = vote Of thanks
wa. rendered to ". II. Miller, Of the Commercial
College; r. F. Bower, President Of the keokuk
Library Association, and Dr.. Hughes, of the
Medical Department. for their respective invita-
tons.
Mrs, Smith gave elias. exercise 10 Sabbath
School teaching.
On motion, NJ F. Goldthwait, of Madison
Wisconsin, and A. F. Ross, of oskaloosa. were
elected honorary members Of the Association.
Adjourned until o'clock p. m.
AFTERNOON.
continuation Of the report of the committe,
on the Presidents address WAS read by Mrs Nc
CONCEAL, Of Davenport.
Re.oired That we are unable to decide as II
the future results of the Agricultural College, .,
its success is still to be tested Also,
Re.ei,rd, That We are unable to consider ane
weigh the pros and cons for the President. ideas
upon uniformity Of text books. Also,
R,soitea. That teachers should demand in
creased salaries by increased fitness and more
thorough preparation on their part, thereby aim
ing 10 secure greater Permanency in the profes
sion. Also, that ladies assigned the duties ant
filing the positions of gentlemen should receiv,
the same rccompenss; and in any case their ssla
-. III ho hv 81 a.
pleasure and benefits Of mutually with gentle
men) bearing the burdens of their profession.
That portion of the report offered by Mrs. Nc
Gonegol was adopted by the Association.
The discussion upon the first part Of the repor
was continued by Prof. Hull, Allen and others.
On motion the question was laid on the table
The Executive Committee offered their report
which was received, and the financial part referred
to the Finance Committee
Prof A. r. Ross, Of Oskaloosa, addressed tn,
Association On "An Organized System of Publ,
Instruction Tbs object to b. sought In sduca
ton is to develop the whole man, to elevate th,
race, and that government il Tho best and mos
secure which socks to educate the masses Of The
people This Is true Of all governments, but it i,
especially true Of republican form of govern
ment. Tho security Of republican Institution,
depends upon the virtue and intelligence Of the
people. To remedy the deficiencies of our schoo
system W need special training schoole, whers
teachers may BE- prepared for their work. Teach.
ers must BE- thoroughly educated, and in addition
70 this must undsrstand the best msthods Of i'm
parting instruction.
II was requested, BY vote Of the Association
that The addresses Of Profs. Ross and King b