The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-05-22

/ by a short discourse, was very instructive.
! On motion, committee of three, con
sisting of 7. Ii. Wiele, Rev. w. II.
/ Shaw and w. Gness, was appointed on
resolutions.
On motion, the following officers we're
elected by acclamation: j W. Mack,
President; \. NJ. Brock, Vice President;
/ \. D. McMichaei, Secretary ID. B.
Porter l. VI, Mack. z. II. Wiglc, Ex-
ecutive Committee.
/ Motion to adjourn until tomorrow
morning at9 o'clock, carried Institute
closed with music by the choir.
THIRD DAYS SESSION.
Institute met pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer by Rev ". H. Shaw; music by
the choir. The minutes OF the preceding
day were read and approved. The Com
mittee on resolutions reported the follow
ing which was read aud adoptel
WHEREAS, The arts of spelling and
reading, according to our present system
(if system it can be called) Of represent
ing, is aud long has been acknowledged
to be exceedingly difficult and laborious,
consuming much valuable time, and never
acquired SO that either the correct spell
ing or pronunciation of an unmcmorized
word can be known with certainty,
Rcsolced, That we earnestly recon-
mend ali persons, and especially teachers,
to procure phonetic books, and familiar
ize themselves (Which can be easily done)
with the only true, natural and beautiful
system of representing spoken language,
SO as to introduce the system as practi-
cable into general use, and thus make
reading an easy and speedy acquisition
aud pleasant recreation, and accomplish
the task Of learning to read our common
print in one-half the time now required,
and at the same time laying the true
foundation Of elocution And
WHEREAS, Writing as at present gen
orally practiscd, is slow, cum brous and
laborious, unworthy Of this age of i'm
provement and progress,
Resotred, Phonetic short hand, COM
monty called photography, should be
acquired by every teacher not already
initiated in the art, that ere long our
race, especially the rising generation,
may write with almost breathing ease and
with the rapidity of thought or speech,
and be capable of truly and Enthusiastically
representing the sounds Of speech
Resolced, That We heartily endorse the
views Of our County School Superintend-
ent, that certificates for teachers should
not be granted to persons Of Incorporate
habits
WHEREAS, 1t is a matter of fact in
history that the Papists do not educate
the masses OF the people in Roman coun-
tries, but oppose enlightenment, free
government and civil and religious llber-
ty;
Resolged, That the practice of Protes-
tants In patronizing the schools of Catho-
terests of an enlightened people, injerious
to our social and educational interests and
dangerous to our civil and religious lib
critics. And
WHEREAS, The Holy Scriptures are
the great charter Of our liberties, as there
Is no security for our liberties without
virtue: and no virtue in its highest sense,
at least, without religion, and no true re-
ligion without the Bible; and,
WHEREAS, The Word of God is the
only source whence we can derive knowl
edge of the way of happiness, therefore,
ResolUed, That the Bible should be
read in all schools. And
WHEREAS, Teachers institutes. when
made what they should be and can be
made, if literally encouraged and pune
tually attended, are we'll calculated to
raise the standard of education, promote
the interests of teachers, public and pa
irons, and thus advance the cause of ed
ucation in general, and promote acquaint-
ance and good feeling among teachers
and also the people of the several locali-
ties where held, and prove beneficial in
many respects therefore,
Resotoed, That it is the duty and
would be for the advantage of teachers
to take greater interest in our institutes,
be more punctual in attendance, and show
more readiness in taking part in the pro-
ceedings.
Hon. Mr.. Arnoup addressed the Insti-
tute on the subject of our daily life.
Music by the choir. The motion to ad-
journ until l o'clock was carried.
EVENING SESSION.
Institute met pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Starr, followed by
music by the choir followed by an es-
say read by Mr.. James Crawford, and
also one by Miss Denny, entitled, "No
Excellence Without Great Labor" Mu-
sic by the choir, followed by an address
by Rev Mr. Starr, on the subject of
Religion in Schools. Music by the choir.
The subject of School Government was