Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-07-23
ns- The Virgins Educational Conven.

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! ton. composed of the teachers 10 Inc
Stale. convened in Wsrienion on The
18th instant. Commodore M. +. Marry.
delivered an address on 1.-The changes
which the rapid Progress and develop
men, Of pbysicsl discoveries and the al
tered condition OF our people, nave made
necessary in the System Of Southern Ed
uca,ion." The following are some OF the
subjects discussed THE study Of Eng.
/ li.h and the modes of its study in Acsde-
mes and Collegiate Institutions" 1.-The
Merits and Defects of the prevailing sys-
lem Of Common School Education in The
U. States" THE bes, me hod OF teaching
the unlearned, both young children and
adults, the elements of kno Wedge. par.
ricularly reading" The proper course
of study 10 be recommended for Primary
Schools and Academies and The most prof.
liable arrangement, OF the Studies. The
absence OF Gen. r. E. Lee was source
OF regret, both to The Convention and the
citizens of WaTenton. The following
let er, addressed to Gen. EpPa Hanion,
will explain his absence :
BALTIMORE, Mp., July 7, 1870.
My Dear General had intended 10
have visited WsrIenton for the purpose OF
attending The Educational Convention.
before coming to this city to consult DR..
]. ). Bucklpr but received a letter sta
ing that he would return 10 Europe this
week, go that had TO come directly on.
| am now in hi. hands. and sre no pros
pec Of being able 10 reach WsUenton IN
tune to be present at HE Convention.
Will you DO me The favor TO make my
apology TO The President OF the Conren.
lion for my absence
regret, also. that have no, the pleas
ure OF paying my promised visit TO you,
or Of ing my respects to the teachers
OF Virginia, 10 all of whom please present
my regards. Wishing you all health and
happiness.
am, very respectfully, yours,
h. +. LEE.
The following episode took place IN the
Convention about Womsn's Rights:
Professor VeDable, "a Benedict) Of the
University, moved that the lady teachers
OF The State be invited to become mem
bers OF The Association, TO be admitted to
.eats on the floor and take part in the
proceedings. daughter and sen'aIion.)
Colonel Powell (single) said that as
that was an amendment proposed 10 the
constitution it would have to be submitted
in wiring. and laid on the table for one
yesr,ibe Constitution requiring one years
notification OF proposed amendments 10
the constitution.
The next evening. Professor Nenable
renewed his resolution to invite The lady
teachers Of The State To become members
of the Educational Association and Sit in
It's conventions, and an exciting debate
took place upon it. Mr. Venable thought
The ladies' ought 10 derive the benefits Of
The Association If for 10 other reason than
to secure them return tickets free over the
railroads. i was poor boon 10 grant
those who were doing so much in The
cause Of education. Applause.
Rev. DR. Smith. Of Union Theological
Seminary. opposed anything that ssvoted
of womsn's rights, even in The m"s, infin-
iismal cbspe. and thought Professor
Vensble's gallsniIy went ahead Of his
judgment.
Rev. Mr.. Avetelt opposed The resolu-
ton, saying i, was sep IN the wrong d.
reclion, looking rather to the unsexlng
Than elevation OF that portion of sOc;ety
upon whose shoulders rested The welfare
OF mankind, and drag her down from her
empyIesn height of purity and modesly.
Let not the garments OF Southern woman
hood be soiled by The dust and dirt o! din
gy surroundings, bot rather allow The wo
men Of the South to remain the faithful
cus,odsns Of our Larrs and Penaies.
Applause by The body Of speciaiors.)
The question was finally disposed oi
by The Presiden, deciding that the word
citizen in the Constitution. referring 10
membership, included women. Prnies.
sor Veuablr then withdrew lis motion.
In accordance with the suggestion OF
Com. Marry, in HE address, the follow.
ing welI-known gentlemen were appoint.
I'd committee on he establishment of
Polytechnic School
Charles II. Winston. chairman, Rich
mond Prof F. II. Smith. University OF
Virginia L. l.. Holiday, Hampden SD
ney College Gen. &. w. c. Lee, Viz
gina Military Institute and Ptof. Ho!-
conbe, Bellevue School.
The Convention viii NEE, at Winches.
ter next year.