The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-22
Etc, Etc. Etc, Etc, Etc.
FROM HARRISBURG.

Final Session of the State and County School
SuperintendcnIs' Convention The Rcsolu-
lions that were AdOpted-Address of State
Superintendent Wickershnm and others.
Special Despatch to The EUeniny Telegraph.
HARRISBURG, July 22,-The School Superin-
tendents' Convention was again in session this
morning.
A resolution providing that School Directors
shall be sworn officers was carried.
Mr. Morris, of Chester, introduced a resolu-
tion that in the opinion of this convention, the
law exempting mortgages judgments, etc, from
taxation for school purposes, is found to be de-
trimental to the interests of the common schools,
and that we respectfully ask for its repeal. Car
ried unanimously.
Mr. Boyd, of York. submitted resolution
that the school law providing for the support of
county institutes be so amended rs to enable
county superintendents to apply portion of the
funds received from the county in defraying the
expenses of local institutes. Adopted.
Mr.. Magee, of Centre, introduced a resolution
that this convention recommend such pro-
vision of the school law as to afford relief to
poor districts by a more uniform system of tax
alton. Adopted.
State Superintendent Wickersham addressed
the convention at length, promising every aid
in his power to the county superintendents. He
wanted the common schools in Pennsylva lia
the best in the United States. He had now on
his desk the draft of new school law, to be
submitted to the next Legislature. The West
ern States are even now looking to Pennsyl-
vania for educational improvements. 1t was
now not even second to Massachusetts. He out
lined what he deemed proper for a common
school system for this State 1t should gather
children of all classes, races, colors and condi-
ton, into the school room. This was the only
Just basis of q common school system. He
wanted academies and high schools encouraged
by the State, and over and above academies he
wanted all the colleges thrown open aided ma
terially by the Commonwealth. He contem-
plated few years hence free UState nversity
free to every youth in Pennsylvania. We must
look beyond and above reading, writing,
arithmetic, grammar and geography, in our
free educational system. (Applause.) In the
next Legislature this would be pressed to an
issue. We have right to aim high in Pennsyl-
MIA She must take the lead in education.
Mr.. Douthett of Allegheny, offered resolu-
ton for the increase Of the minimum of the
school term to six months throughout the State,
and asking an additional appropriation for the
purpose. Adopted.
Mr. Perkins, of Crawford, from the Committee
which were adopted, and at IL o'clock the con-
Venton adjourned sine die
Whereas, The interchange of experiences and
opinions upon subjects OF common interest," and the
public discussion OF plans for advancing the interests
| of common cause, must always result in good;
! therefore,
ResOlUed, That a manual convention OF the school
superintendents OF the State for the purpose dis
/ cussing measures and plans relating to their work
and the general interests OF education in State is
desirable and will be productive of general improve
| ment
Resolved, That the reappointment of Hon. j. p
| Wlckersham as State Superintendent OF Common
Schools gives us great satisfaction, and that we will
heartily cooperate with him to the utmost extent OF
our abilities in carrying out whatever plans and sug-
gestons he IN his good Judgment shall see ht to pro-
pose and offer.
| ReSOlUed, That we are pleased with the appoint-
ment Of Henry Houck, Esq. to the position of
| Deputy Superintendent OF schools, and we believe
| that his labors in that capacity will be of signal
benefit to the educational interests of the State.
ReSoired, That we shall ever hold in deep venera-
| ton and cherish with profound respect the memory
OF the late lamented Hon. &. r. Coburn, whose pre-
sence has SO often graced our former meetings ana
educational gatherings in the dinerent parts of the
! State; to whose words Of wisdom, eX-
! perience and advice we have so
! frequently listened, and always with sincere
| pleasure and much profit, and that IN ms death
| pennsylvania has lost one of her most jealous,
faithful, efficient, and devoted friends OF the cause
! Of education.
| RcsOlred, That the presence Of prominent educa-
! tors from other States and their participation i'm
our deliberations, have been to US both pleasant and
| profitable
Rcsoired, That the superlntendents of the several
counties, cities and bOTOughs in the State should
make special effort to increase the circulation among
teachers and directors of the Pennsylvania SchoOL
Journal the official educational organ OF the state
ReSOlUed, That we tender our thanks TO the officers
of the School Department for their efforts on our be-
half in securing lavors from me hotel propretors
and railroad companies as well as for their kindness
| and IN ug "