The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-17

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sleeve, Mr.. l.. M. Wackford, aud MIR. w.
I. Davis, tho resolution was unanimously
adopted.
On motion, the secretary was instr ucted
| to print in the minutes an accurate list OF
| the members in attendance upon each
meeting.
NIGHT SESSION.
| The association was opened with prayer
| by Rev. II. H. Stone, OF Cutpe2cr.
(Which of the natural sciences will it be
| best to introduce into our system Of male
I school Instruction."
| In the absence Of the chairman Of the
| committee on this subject, Prof. w. a.
| Shepherd, of Randolph Macon, made a YER
bal report. He thought that something
was already being done in these branches
in the schools, and the question WAS, which
is best, and how shall we teach it? He did
not think that chemistry could be proita-
I bly, taught, both Oh account Of the expense
| of the apparatus necessary, and because
neither the boys nor the tcacherS are pre-
I pared for it.
He would not have mineralogy and geo.
logy taught because they depend on chem
iStry-nor astronomy because it depends
| on the higher mathematics.
He would teach botany and zoology, be-
| cause they are inexpensive and easily COM
L 4AS 'ObAN AIeNS kuOkO uSh-
ly taught.
He would have no change made in the
teaching OF natural philosophy as it is COM
| monty taught !; but he would especially re-
| commend botany and zoology. He argued
that these should be thoroughly taught in
] the schools, because many of the pupils do
| not 60 to college.
| Major Hotcbkiss thought it of the high
| est importance that pupils be taught to OBJ
| serve phenomena. He agreed with the
| remarks of Professor Shepherd, except that
! he would have enough astronomy taught
! to enable the pupil TO know the general
| geography Of the heavens.
DR.. Homer would have navigation also
| taught.
Colonel Allan aereed.in the main with
| the remarks of Professor Shepherd. He
! regarded the cultivation of the powers of
| observation as Of the highest Importance.
4 On his motion, the committee was con-
/ tinued until the next session.
l The report on 1.-The Relation Of Parents
10 Teachers" not being ready, The subject
| was referred to the Executive Committee.
CURRICULUM FOL FEMALE SCHOOLS.
Judge Legare read the report on this sub
ject. lie deemed the cultivation Of the
| moral powers Of the highest importance in
education, and proposed to consider the
| best means of promoting this. He insisted
1 that the HunlGmteS, natural science, math-
4 ematics, and the fine arts, should all be
taught, and argued to show the truth Of
his position. lie would have the whole
time of youth given to these subjects, aud
the best ;eachcrs employed that could be
had.
He then passed to discuss the question
whether there should be the same curricu-
lum for male and female schools. Making
a passing hit at woman's rights, he insisted
that the great difference between man and
woman was that the mans glory is strength
and womau'S beauty. He would, then,
have woman the more thoroughly instruct
ed in the art course. As the foundation Of
this he would have her thoroughly ground
ed in languages. lie would not have her
entirely neglect mathematics, the sciences,
etc.; but he would subordinate these to the
study of language and the art course. lie
would have her course more m0aGSttc.
He earnestly argued to show that woman
| needs the highest culture, that she may be
the companion and adviser Of man ; that
she may as mother teach and guide her
children that she may rule and control So
clety, and that she may promote her own
true happiness. He Insisted that woman
should take more lime to secure All educa-
ton. and not be so fearful OF old maidiSm,
or so eager to rush into the responsibilities
Ol ne. Uc NOuiu uOG atLciupL uAcu Cui-
/ riculum. as the circumstances Of each school
will changeit, but he would recommendth
l following general curriculum
misunderstanding, Greek, Modern Lam
guages, English, History and Literature,
Logic, Mental and Moral Science.
Natural Observation-Disclosures, Physi-
cal Science, Botany, Astronomy. Chemis-
try, Geology.
He would not have every young lady
taught music, but regarded this Of high
Importance.
Prof. Hart desired to express his warm
approval of the views of he report. He
/ had practiced just the curriculum recon-
mended.
THE EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL
Tho editorial committee not being pre-
pared to report, O discussion of some
length ensued, the discussion turning upon
whether there could be q meeting Of the
association tomorrow at winch a report
could be presented.
Prof. Price gave a statement of the work
ing of the affairs of the Journal during the
mast wear, and, upon his motion, the whole
matter was referred to a committee to re-
mort what action should be taken III the
premises.
Prof, John 3. Minor presented the fol-
lowing, which was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, since the last meeting OF TINS
BODY, the iIlustrious soldier, patriot, and
Christian hero, Gen. r. e. Lee, has passed
to his reward, and this association desires
to testify its profound sense OF the loss
which we, in common with the whole
southern people, have suffered In his death:
ResoIced, That we shall ever regard the
fact that this great and good man was .
member OF this body as holding u TO eacn
one OF Us The strongest encouragement TO,
continue our efforts to devetope and en-
large it's usefulness.
ResoIyed, That whilst as citizens we
| mourn his departure from amongst us, we
cannot but especially grieve for his loss Us
friends of education. z
Resolced. That great as was this noble
son of Virginia in other respects, nothing
became him more than his wise and labo-
rious dedication of the later period OF his