Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-01
uesoIut1ons of Teachers, institute,


We publish below the resolutions adopted by
the Wood County Teachers Institute at theirlate
session in Bowling Green. We were kindly fur
nishei the manuscript by member who was
present, and put them in type for on, last issus,
expecting to be furnished by the Secretary with a
programme oI the general business OF the lnsti-
tu;e, being informed that instructions were given
for publication in both county papers. As we
have net yet received the proceedings, we pre-
sumo they are buried in the Sentinel Office shar
ing the fate Of other matters where publication
both papers we're desired and the copy being
furnished only to that office.
The following are the resolutions adopted by
Institute
AS an EXPIRE ssion Of the sentiments pervadinR
the Institute, the committee would beg leave to
submit the following preamble and resolutions
| for y1ur consideration and adoption
WHEREAS, knowledge, taught and applied
consistently, is that power which secures TO us
| wealth, prosperity and happiness therefore,
| be il
Resslced That we regard compulsory educa-
| ton Que o! the great means now necessary to aid
the work Of depopuating our prisons and aims
houses, and augment that true spirit of rivalry
! which will be productive of coed in advancing
Resoired. That that instruction which we MS
teachers are called upon to impirt, should by us
be seriously considered and that we feel the re-
sponsibiiily resting upon us in such n manner
as to spare no effort to fiji ourselves well for the
duties that we are called upon TO discharge il
the school room.
Resolred That we regard il one Of the creates
duties ofthe public, to take an active part in thu
matters OF education, especially in our rural dis
ricts, where, to some extent it has, been neglec!
cd, alsn that the public encourage us socially
and pecuniarily that We may feel the responsi
bilty of continuing faithful in the discharge o
our duties to them.
Resolced, That as progress is the motto o
the American people, that we believe II the dIi.
OF the County School Examiners IN Keep pac
with the times by gradually raising the standar
Of qualifications So far as it may be consisteu
with their judgement.
Resolred, That We as teachers, believe it nee
essary and profitable to assemble ourselves ia
gether ar1east once year and there interchang
our IDEAS and opinions as to the best method 9
+ teaching the branches required in our schools, al
so we believe that the time spen; during this In
stitute, will he to us Of lasting benefit.
Resolrsd, That the bill as drawn by Mr.. Henh
e last winter, codifying the school laws ofOhi'
and in part considered by the last Leglslatur,
meets in our judgment, substantially the pres
mt necessities Of our state, and we therefor
I cordially recommend its adoption by the Legi.
ldture at its approaching session.
Rssoiued, That we tender our thanks to tn
officers Of Wood county, for the nse Of the Con
house, with wood, lights, &C.; also to the goo
, people Of Bowling Gveen for the social and hoi
pitable feeling which they have extended to all
H. l.. CRANE. !
MARY POPE.
APALINDA MERCER. Comnifte
, JENNlEE ELDRIDGE,
: He. NORTON.