Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02

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which their efforts should be aided by the
State. Common schools are the most eco
nOmical system of education. We want to
encourage immigration which cannot be in
duced to locate m Tennessee unless we af-
ford them the benefits of educational adj
vantaSes through the systems of public
schools
Rev. II. S. Bennett made some practical
and well conceived remarks. Among
other things he referred to ilnmi-
grafton and said if We secure an i'm
migration from any source We
must offers some methodofeducation. With
out the facilities immigration cannot be OBJ
tanned. The Law should be amended 50 as
to secure a Superintendent and the State
should give so much in proportion TO the
amount of taxes raised in each county--this
would render the system effective immedi-
ately and we cannot afford to wait ten or
more years to perfect the present system.
We want law to operate now, which win
set the school in operation Immediately.
Prof. Pressnell said that he favored that
system Of public education by which to Sc
cure system of educated labor. He
showed what difference existed between
Ohio and Georgia in the respective wealth
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fact that Georgia turned her attention to cot
complaining and making money, while Ohio
established common schools and educated
her people. We must study the history of
our country and draw parallels between the
States SO as to discern the advantages and
differences Of prosperity, which are founded
upon and in proportion TO the power and
efficiency Of its common school systems.
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destitute Of public schools, and he was I'M
willing, as one of her citizens, to see her so
far behind in this matter. He would like
the neglect Of the school buildings known
as field schools TO be brought before the
consideration of the Association. A better
style Of architecture would somewhat cul-
tivate the taste of the student.
Col. Tillman being called upon, said he
did not come here to make speech but to
hear the suggestions and learn what plans
had been devised to improve the present
school system, the existence of which
seemed to be ignored by some of the associ-
alton, and if a plan had been devised by
which to improve it he would like to hearit it,
as would the Legislature which he believed
would cooperate in the plan, provided it
would not add burthen TO the people.
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education, which diminisheS the necessity
for lawyers. He thought there were three
parties in the Legislature, one party believed
in the Democratic plan of leaving the right
of levying the school tax TO the counties,
another believed in levying the tax for the
counties, while the third party believed in
the State controlling the system and levying
the tax. The success, he thought, of the
school IN,
to the population. This is illustrated in the
counties of Davidson and Shelby. A large
school can be conducted for the same
amount Of money as a small school, for the
teachers salary is the same in small as in
large schools. He favored immigra-
ton, but did not think that it
was so much influenced by public
school systems as by other induce
ments. The great drawback to our interest
as a State is the great Incidence of its CAPT
tai. We agree as to the Importance of edu-
cation; now if the system we have is de-
fective, let those who make the subject their
study prepare and devise better and more
efficient method or plan. He favored a
Superintendent, who he believed could in
duee counties TO levy the tax. The Legis-
lature would make it incumbent on the
County Court to levy the tax by submit
ting it to the vote Of the people of the
county. He did not think the people of the
State were in a condition to adopt the State
system, and thought the levying of taxes
should be left to the counties who best
understand their resources.
Prof. James Baldwin, of the Howard
School commended the remarks of Mr..
Tillman, in saying the Legislature would
compel the County Courts in case of not
having levied the tax,to submit the question
Of its levy to the people. The Professor
also made other instructive remarks pertin-
ent to the subject under consideration. He
thought there was no necessity for compul-
sion, but that the question when submitted
to the people would be adopted.
DIR. G. d. Elicit made some rather poig-
nant remarks in regard to the theory Of
population and wealth being one of the
conditions of the successful operation of
public schools. He was unwilling to stand
upon any proposition than that on the first
day Of January, 1861, it was a better edu-
Gated State than Ohio. 1t is not plus y
and intellectual education that makes the
good citizen. Mere knowledge gives you
a power to hide and conceal away your
vices. He was anxious for Tennessee to
share the fate of Ohio, and the Bible
and the teaching Of the word Of God to be
taken away from the school. Hence be
was in favor of the Massachusetts, system
by which the parent choose the teacher and
books TO be used.
Mr.. Geo. w. Bowers occupied the atten-
ton of the meeting for few minutes, dis
Carding the idea of politics being in the
association, and suggesting other important
and interesting thoughts.
The association adjourned to meet to-day
at 10 O'Clock, the following being the pro-
gramme:
THURSDAY, 10 O'CLOCK, A. NJ.
y. Prayer by Rev. d. Rutledge.
IS. Normal schools and their relation to
an efficient system of common schools. ]
To be opened by President b. W. Melon |
aid, of the Cumberland University, and I
Chancellor Z. Kirby Smith, of the Nash /
vile University.
IA. Discussion continued in ten-minute |
speeches.
10. Miscellaneous business.
Is. 12i O'Clock adjournment.
AFTERN ooN-3 O'CLOCK.
l.. The necessity of the professional .
teacher. To be opened by Prof. A. L. /
Minis, Edgefeld, and Prof. ]. Baldwin,
Nashville.
Is. Discussion to be continued in ten
minute speeches.
10. A o'clock-reports of committees, .
election of officers and miscellaneous bust
ness.
20. 4 o'clock-adjournment.
EvENIHG-7:30 O'CLOCK.
Addresses by Gov. John c. Brown and /
Vice President B. w. Mcdonald.
The meetings have thus far been well at
tended, many of the lady teachers having
been present. The public are invited to at