The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-08
half-past O'Clock, and was called to order
by e-President Harris.
The treasurer was instructed to pay a
number Of bills.
The report Of the Committee on

NUMBER or Dllls.
The report OF the Committee on
HISTORY
was then read by Rev. j. William Jones,
who confined himself to discussion Of the
school histories of the United States. He
said that he had critically examined
no less than fifteen school histories
Of the United States by northern au-
thors, and earnestly insisted that not
one of them was fit to be used in any
southern school. He pointed out mistakes
made by them in every period OF the coun-
try's history, and insisted that while some
OF them are more disposed to be fair to the
South-or to circulate in southern schools
than others, yet he had not yet met with the
school history by northern author which
is fit to 20 into our schools or our families.
He instanced Swinton's history, which,
he said, the School Board Of Richmond has
persisted in using contrary to the regula-
tions of the State Board and the law OF the
Commonwealth, and urged its utter unfit
ness to be used in our schools.
He would not have our children taught
the bitter memories OF the past, but he
would pot have their minds poisoned with
the northern side, and he would have them
taught the whole truth.
THE NATTER TALKED ABOUT.
Professor Harris said that some years ago
q gentleman sent his son to the college with
which he (Harris) was connected, and sent a
list of his studies. He stated that he didn't
want him to study any history.
Mr.. DeLea said that he didn't believe the
historian had been born who will write the
true history OF the late war.
Mr.. Mcclure said that he meant to teach
his boys history, but it would be the true
history Of the war. He would teach them
never to pass by Stonewall Jackson's statue
without uncovered heads. He would teach
them to honor the valiant deeds OF our SOL
diers.
Mr. Cooke said that this was a subject OF
great magnitude. He had young ladies at
his school from the northern section Of the
country. They were growing up when the
war broke out, and their minds are wholly
perverted on this subject. How to correct
this thing is the question. We have not the
money to publish textbooks, nor have we
the historians who can now expend the
labor to write them. He thought it would
be wise not to stir this question.
Mr.. Calvin, Of Georgia, next addressed
the Association upon the general subject of
Schools and School Histories. He was
happy to have been here, and will return
to his home pleased with what he had heard.
Mr.. Jones replied to what Mr.. Cooke had
said. He did not agree with him. He
thought that our people ought to have be-
gun in 1865 to prepare true history OF this
country. AS to the expense, northern pub
fishing houses will print southern as well
as northern history if there is sale for
the books.
PRoNoUNCING oRTHoGRAPHY, &C.
At the conclusion OF the discussion Pro-
fessor George II. Swami read his very inter-
esting essay on "Leigh's Pronouncing Or
biography" and explained very lucidly the
sounds OF the letters by characters written
upon black-boa
On motion OF Mr.. Powell Mr.. T. B. I. Lo-
gan was elected member Of the Associa-
ton.
Professor s. II. Owens next discussed
Leieh's Pronouncing Orthography.
The subject was also discussed by Messrs.
Mcclure, Estell, and others.
The Committee on the Educational Jour-
nal reported, recommending that the Jour
nal be published as heretofore, and that It
he conducted as the Executive Committee
may think best.
Professor Cooke and Messrs. Estell; Pow
ell, Mcclure, Harris, and Sheppard ad-
dressed the Association in the interest OF
the Journal.
Mr.. Estell said his resignation as editor OF
the Journal was in the hands OF the Asso-
citation.
The report OF the committee was adopted; !;
and, after the usual vote OF thanks, on mo-
tlon of Mr.. Cooke, to hotels, boarding
houses, and everybody,
On motion, the Association, at 1O45, ad-
i9yurned.
EXCURSIONS AND PIC-NICs.-Another week
has passed, and the weather contlnuessso
warm that rest and recreation IN the couE-
try are absolutely necessary for the laporef
and the worn-out merchant and business
men OF all classes. 1t need not be TIP
for the whole summer, nor lengthy Vlslt to
Canada. Even few hours rest away from
the dust and heat OF the city will be Dene.
fetal. Many of these trips--indeed, all tha'
are worth taking-are mentioned IN our aC'
vertising columns, and we notice 1eW TO-
day, as is our custom every saturday MORN
ing.
First and foremost is the family cXcur
sion and basket picnic to CurPs Neck, or
James river, under the auspices Of the Mis-
sionary Society of the Leigh-Street Baptls'
church, to take place on Wednesday week.
the 10th instant. The ever-popular barge
Greenbush and the tug Arnold have been
chartered for the occasion. Refreshments
will be served on the barge at city prices
Mr.. Ammons is chairman OF the Committee
OF Arrangements, and all who join the
party will no doubt have pleasant time
The boat will leave the wharf at A. NJ.
On Sunday the 9th, special excursion
train to West Point will leave the York
River depot at 7:15 \. NJ. and return ut 1870
P. NJ.
Damon Lodge, No. I, Knights Of Pythias,
will give one OF their pleasant excursions
and pic-nics to CurPs Neck on Tuesday next
the 18th instant. The barge Greenbush and
tug Arnold will convey the party down the
river. The hour for leaving the wharf has
not yet been fixed.
In addition to the above there are the
usual excursions to the mountains and else
where in the country by rail.
STATE BANK The annual meeting OF the
stockholders of the State Bank OF Virginia
took place yesterday at II M.-Nr. n. T..
Green, Of Halifax Courthouse, chairman
William N. Archer, secretary. The follow
ing directors were elected for the ensuing
year: John L. Bacon, William S. Donnan,
John r.. Subett, Andrew L. Elicit, John
Ell. Guy, William E. Tanner, David n.
Walker, William H. HaXall, John Tyler,
John S. Elicit, Peter II. Mayo, w. M. Cary.
At a subsequent meeting Of the directory
J, L. Bacon was reelected president.
OFF FOR THE JORDAN ALUH.-kessnlcns s
fine band will leave the city tonight for the
| Iordon Al11m Strings. and on SUNDAY they