The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-05-12

GOOD grounds for them, and though he favored
drawing by parallels and meridian lines, he had
not seen maps constructed so well or 50 rapid
" as to-day. The class was evidently well
drilled, and could do better even than they
had done to-day.
The Convention then adjourned until two
o'clock P. NJ.
On re-assembling, Col. De Wolfe, offered a
resolution to the OBJECT that the Association
should recommend the levy of tax of LILO
mill for Library purposes, which after q few
remarks by several of those present, was
adopted.
Mr.. Cowdery, from Committee on Teachers
Institute reported favorably to holding an In
stitute in August, which should be devoted
specially to the interests of the higher schools,
but not to the neglect of the graded schools.
Preferred that the Institute should meet at
Clyde, it being more central point than
could otherwise be reached. Thought that by
calling into sLrvice the talent of the Associa-
ton, and assigning topics to each one chosen,
they would be able to impart instruction as
valuable as could be obtained from paid in
structors. Each one should be limited to one
hour.
The propriety Of holding an Institute being
before the Association for consideration, Mr..
Stevenson expressed himself In favor of hold
ing one the first week in September, and
thought that Boards of Education should be
solicited to give that week to the teachers for
that purpose. Last year the NorBaIk Board
had not only done so, but had paid portion
of the expenses incurred, as had also the
Boards of Canton, Akron, and other places.
Believed those places would be willing to do
so again, and that other Boards would do so,
if requested. The Institute, last fall, was held
at Cleveland, and had resulted in much good
The present one would be held under the au-
spices of the N. W. Association, and he trus-
ted would prove equally beneficial He would
not favor holding one, however, if the time
should have to be taken out of the teachers
vacation.
It was moved that committee of three be
appointed to address the various Boards, and
urge them to grant the additional time. And
that the Institute be called to meet the first
Monday in September Carried, Messrs Ste
venson, of Norwalk, Thompson, of Sandusky
and Ross, of Fremont, were appointed. Col.
DeWolfe, Mr.. COwdery. and W. B. Furness,
were afterwards, by motion, added to the Com
mittee.
It was moved that Committee o. two be
appointed to make the necessary arrangements
for the Institute, and secure instructors from
members of the Association. I'm. CHM of
Clyde, and Capt Wood of Findlay, were 'ap-
pointed.
Committee on Country Schools reported pro-
gress.
Col. DeWolfe. from Committee on Reports.
made some humorous remarks upon general
reports thought they were not entitled to be-
lief; didn't know that school reports were any
more reliable. Would be pleased if some sys-
TEN could be adopted that would secure relia-
bility. Had lately conformed his weekly and
monthly reports to the requirements of the
School Commissioner as nearly as he could,
emitting everything not required. According
/ " Ll6bOElag 4OAGAAO uftu Au4lLOhCu very mUcQ
in the matter of corporal punishments Quite
a number of cases had been reported last year,
this year not any, and all seemed lovely.
Didn't favor Reports much; would rather take
memorandum and go through the schools, tax
ing note Of what he saw; believed Superin-
tendent could go through the schools and get
| a more favorable impression than he could
Iobtain from Reports. If Reports were to be
relied on, system should be adopted which
would be authoritative and require all TO con-
form to it. Preferred to have the matter re-
ferred to the State Convention, and have it
determined there. Could put his suggestions
On paper, bat did not think they would result
beneheially except in localities; hence the de-
sire to have the matter referred to State Con-
vention, that general system might be ap-
proved and adopted On motion the matter
was so referred.
Committee on Compulsory Education re-
ported as follows:
1t is well known that in the discussion res
pecting the establishment of public schools,
much earnest and doubtless some honest oppo-
sition was encountered. Theorists strongly
/ maintained that it would be as unjust to as
sess one without children for the cost of edu-
eating those Of his neighbor as to oblige him
to pay for their clothing or food.
| Without stopping to review the struggle
which the principle OF general education pass
ed through before obtaining the present Do
sition of recognition by the State of its obliga-
ton to foster these interests, we believe that
the system now has the full approval of every
community that has experienced its benefits
/ Since education became the subject of govern
mental care, it is more plainly defining boun-
daries than geographical land marks. No
thing more clearly marks the difference be-
tween civilization and barbarism, between or
der and anarchy than its diffusion in the one
condition, and its absence in the other.
In travelling over our own country the exact
degree in which schools are protected and fos-
tered is distinctly visible in the aspect and
condition of society.
| Where society has been improved by infu-
ence Of education and science it is made fit not
only to admit but to desire an extension of
their eleT6tlng advantages. The mind once
but seeks further light. So the State that
has experienced the good effect of general
education cannot but strive to strengthen
and enlarge the work already begun.
enlightened cannot again become darkened
The earlier acknowledgements by the govern
I
education were by endowments and grants of
various kinds, and sometimes even by the
questionable help of authorized lotteries. All
these proved uncertain and unequal. After
many changes, each being an improvement,
we have arrived at the present sure support
by laws directly compulsory Experience has
shown this compulsory principle Of direct tax
alton the most satisfactory. Not being depen-
dant on any fixed endowment or uncertain
grant, it is readily adjustable to the changing
population and yearly needs of the districts
It is the true groundwork of the system
each citizen, all property, every industry shar-
ing the burden.
Notwithstanding the liberal provisions thus
made In behalf Of education of which all are
solicited to partake, there remains numerous
class to whom useful knowledge is q sealed
book-sealed, not because they will not profit
by its teachings, Thousands of the young are
vet running wild and wasting the years which
ought to be more proftably employed in lay
ing the foundation for useful lives, from the
| ne0lecfed advantages of education. What is