and Miss. M. A. Roberts, of Whitewater, were added to the Editorial Committee, and the Report thus amended, was adopted.

Upon Motion, J. M. Fry and Miss L. O. Cowden were appointed a committee to obtain subscribers for the Jour al.

J. J. M. Angear, of Berlin, then exhibited his Gyroscopic Orrery, explaining its principles and utility.

After Music from the Quartette Club, J. W. Strong, of Beloit, read an Essay upon "Vocal Music in Common Schools.

The subject of the Essay was then discussed by J, F. Clark, S. H. Carpenter, L. Stone, J. G. McMynn and others.

The following resolution was introduced by I. Johnson, of Janesville, and adopted:

Resolved That the sentiments of the essay read by J. W. Strong, of Beloit, meet with the hearty approval of this Association, and we hereby request its publication in the "Journal of Education."

I. S. Hascall, of Delton, offered the following:

Resolved That as teachers we will endeavor to introduce the practice of vocal music into the school with which we are associated, if it has not al eady been introduced." Adopted. J. L. Pickard, of Platteville, then introduced the following resolutions:

Whereas, He whose ways are not as our way, has removed from this Association a valuable ber; from the State an enlightened Christian teacher, and from our Brother McMynn a loving and beloved companion, Mrs. Ella W. McMynn, therefore,

Resolved, That while we deeply mourn with those who mourn, we would desire to bow in submission to the will of God.

Resolved, That we tender to our brother McMynn our heartfelt sympathies in these his hours of sadness.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolution be presented Jno. G. McMynn, and another für nished to the papers of Racine."

After remarks by J. L. Pickard, A. J. Craig, and L. Stone, the above resolutions were adopted unanimously by a rising vote.

Adjourned to 2 o'clock, P. M.

THURSDAY-Afternoon Session.

By request, A. Pickett offered the following resolution:

"Resolved,That a Committee of three be appointed by the Chair to present the best system of marking, or school-record, and, through the "Journal of Education," present instruction to the educating public upon this difficult subject."

Adopted, and D. Y. Kilgore, of Madison, L. F. Sykes, of Racine, and W. C. Sandford, of Watertown, were appointed said Committee.

Jerome Starr, of Sun Prairie introduced the following, which was adopted:

"Resolved, That the i troduction of the Natural Sciences, with their appropriate illustrstions, into our common schools, should be encouraged."

Upon motion, the report on "Revision of the School Laws" was taken up for discussion. After remarks by D. Y. Kilgore, A. Pickett, J. G. McMynn, and others, upon the first topic in the report, viz.: "Attendance at School," a substitute was proposed by J. G. McMynn, and adopted.

(The whole report, as finally amended and adopted, will be given in the proceedings of Friday morning.)

Further discussion was then postponed, and Prof. J. W. Hoyt, of Madison, read an essay upon "Publie Education: The needs of the People, and the duty of the Stats."

The Editorial Cmmittee, through their Chairman, presented the following report: "The Editorial Committee are gratified to be able to present so favorable a report of the condition of the Journal at the close of a year of so much financial embarrassment, and would express their approbation of its management under the superintendence of Mr. Craig, to whom much credit is dne.

"We still hope that pledges made in good faith last year, will yet be redeemed. Meantime we would urge upon all teachers presen, the importance of lending a helping hand in this time of crippled resources. Respectfully submitted, J. L. PICKARD,

Chairman of Ed. Com."

The Resident Editor of the Wisconsin Journal of Education, respectfully submits the followng report to the Editorial Committee, exhibiting receipts and expenditures for Vol. 2, being for the year ending June 1st, 1858.

"As Mr. J. G. M'Mynn had the management of the first quarter of Vol. 2 of the Journal, I ive from the books an abstract of his account up to October last.

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(In the evening there was a social gathering of members of the Association and citizens of Portage, at the Hall, at which the "Musical Association" and the "Quartette Club" were present.)

FRIDAY, FOURTH DAY-Morning Session.

The session was opened with prayer by J. L. Pickard, of Platteville.

D. Y. Kilgore, chairman of committee on place of next annual meeting, presented a report which, upon motion of J. G. M'Mynn, was received and referred to the Executive Committee, with power to determine both time and place of the next meeting.

D. Y. Kilgore introduced the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: "Whereas, We are called upon, in the Providence of God, to mourn the loss of an esteemed member of this Association, in the death of Miss Kate S. Wright, of Madison-therefore, "Resolved, That we tender our cordial sympathy to the friends of the deceased.

"Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to forward a copy of these resolutions to David H. Wright, Esq., of Madison.

The committee on nomination of officers, then made a report, which was accepted, and upon motion the Association proceeded to an election, with the following result; I. Johnson, and §. T. Lockwood acting as tellers:

President-A. PICKETT, Horicon.

Vice-Presidents.

J. E. MUNGER, Oshkosh. T. C. BARDEN, Portage.

W. C. SANFORD, Watertown.

Secretary-JAMES W. STRONG, Beloit.
Treasurer-J. C. PICKARD, Madison.
Counselors.

J. B. PRADT, Sheboygan. A. J. CRAIG, Palmyra. I. JOHNSON, Janesville.
S. T. LOCKWOOD, Burlington.'
A. M. MAY, Ripon.

The President announced, as the committee to preparc an address to the friends of education in the State, J. L. Pickard, of Platteville, Isaac Johnson, of Janesville, and L. Stone of Ken. osha.

J. L. Pickard offered the following resolution, which was adopted:

"Resolved, That this Association heartily endorse the sentiments expressed in the letter of the Hon. L. C. Draper, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, relative to the use of the Bible in schools."

J. G. M'Mynn moved that all members of the Association who propose to attend the meet. ing of the National Teacher's Association, to be held at Cincinatti, August 11th instant, be sppointed delegates, and that credentials be furnished by the Secretary. Adopted.

The Chairman of the Commitiee on Resolutions then introduced the following, which were adopted:

"Resolved, That to the Committee of Reception, for their unwearied attentions-to the citi. zens of Portage, who have manifested so deep an interest in the objects of this Association, by opening at once their homes and hearts to give us a generous welcome, and by their general at* tendance upon all its exercises-to the "Quartette Glee Club," of this city, for their repeated favors, which have contributed so much to the pleasure of our meetings-to Mr. Priem, who has added to our enjoyment by generously inviting us to attend his concert-to Mr. Vander cook, who has gratuitously opened his commodious hall for our meetings, and to the proprietors of omnibus lines, who have waited upon us free of charge, the sincere and hearty thanks of the Association be presented, with the hope that our meeting here may serve to give an additional impulse to the cause of education in this town, and with the assurance that we shall ever carry with us the memory of this fair city, and of the whole-hearted hospitality of its citizens

"Resolved, That as friends of progress in the cause of education, we recommend to educators a careful examination of the merits of Phonotopy, as a means of facilitating the acquirement of the art of reading the common type in our primary schools."

"Resolved, That this Association recognize in the Wisconsin Journal of Education, a very

important auxiliary in the cause of education, and that we regard it the duty of teachers, and friends of education generally, to seek for it a wider circulation."

"Resolved, That the thanks of the Association are due Mr. A. J. Craig, the Resident Editor, whose zeal and untiring labor have so prosperously carried it through a year of so much financial embarrassment."

"Reso ved, That the thanks of this Association are due, and are hereby presented, to Presi. dent Chapin, of Beloit College, and Prof. Bateman, of Illinois, for their able and instructive addresses; and to the Essayists, who have so promptly and creditably performed the duties assigned; and that copies of the Addresses and Essays be requested for publication in the Journal"

"Resolved, That the Executive Committee be instructed to make provision, when practicable for vocal or instrumental music as a part of the regular exercises of the future meetings of this Association."

"Whereas, The different Railroad Companies of this State, with the exception of the La Crosse & Milwaukee Co., and the Milwaukee and Horicon Co., have shown their appreciation of the value of popular education by granting free passes to the members of this Association on their return to their homes from this Annual Meeting, therefore,

“Resolved, That the thanks of this Association be given to the different Railroad Co.'s, with the exceptions above mentioned, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Superintendents." Adopted unanimously.

The thanks of the Association were given to J. J. M. Angear, for his exhibition of the “Gyra” sc opic Orrery."

The Committee on Honorary Members reported, and the following named persons were elected honorary members of the Association:

Prof. N. Bateman, of Jacksonville, Ill.; A. W. Randall, L. C. Draper, 8. H. Carpenter, J. W. Hoyt, of Madison; M. M. Davis, A. B. Alden, L. W. Barden, J. F. Clark, of Portage City.

The report of the Committee on "Revision of the School Laws," as amended, was adopted as follows:

L-ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL.

1. The school law should be so amended as to allow the School Board to prohibit the attendance of children less than six years of age, when, in their opinion, the interests of the school and of the pupils affected, may be promoted thereby.

II.-PLAN OF GENERAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.

1. School Districts.

1st. The common school district shall remain as heretofore, and constitute the smallest division for school purposes.

2d. The several districts belonging to any one township, village, or city, shall together constitute a single district, to be called the Union District.

8d. The State shall be divided (as far as practicable by counties) into districts containing near one hundred schools, each to be called the Superintendent District.

4th. The State shall be regarded a single district for all purposes connected with the general interests of education therein.

2. Officers and School Boards.

1st. The electors of each primary district shall elect annually, at the usual time, one officer to be called Director,

2d. The directors of the several primary districts of each Union District shall organize by electing from their number a president, and from the district a secretary, who shall be ex-officio, school inspector for his proper district; and thus organized shall constitute the Union District Board.

8d. The Inspectors of the several Union Districts of each Superintendent District, shall or ganize by electing from their number a president, and from the public at large a secretary, who

shall be, ex-officio, County Superintendent; and thus organized, shall constitute the County Board of Education.

4th. The several County Superintendents of the State shall assemble and organize by elect. ing a Secretary, and, the State Superintendent acting as President, shall constitute the State Board of Education, of which the principal of the Normal School and Chancellor of the University, shall be, ex-officio, members.

8. Special Duties of Officers, etc.

1st. The Director shall, with few necessary exceptions, perform the same duties as heretofore.

2d. The Union District Board shall determine the number of primary districts within its proper district, te number and structure of school houses. They shall also determine the text books to be used, the amount of teachers' wages, and shall present, through their Secretary, to the Town Board of Supervisors, village Directors, or Board of city Aldermen, as the case may be, a statement of all moneys necessary to be used for school purposes.

3d. The Secretary of the Union District Board (School Inspector), shall visit monthly each school under his charge, port according to blanks prepared for the purpose, and deliver his yearly report to the proper County Superintendent. He shall also perform the financial duties now incumbent upon the Town Superintendent.

4th. Each County Board of Education shall have the general control of all educational inter. ests pertaining to its proper district.

5th. The County Superinten lent shall hold annual sessions at the call of the State Superintendent, to mutually aid each other in the r duties as Superintendents, to establish and perpetuate a uniform system of the examination of teachers, of holding Teachers' Institutes, and also, to establish a system of graduate certificates, the highest of which shall be perpetual, and shall be given only by a board of examiners appointed for the purpose. The County Superintendent shall also hold Teachers' Institutes, visit each school under his charge at least twice a year, examine and license teachers, granting all grades of certificates except the highest, and shall annually report according to blanks furnished, to the State Supe intendent.

6th. The State Board shall have a general control of all State schools, and the school throughout the State, and shall appoint executive committees, or regents of the State University and Normal Schools.

III.-PLAN OF NORMAL INSTRUCTION.

1st. Model instruction in a model school connected with the high schools of each town or other High School District, together with suitable encouragement to pupils who aspire to become teachers.

2d. Efforts at Self-Improvement, in Town Associations of Teachers, assembling weekly at the central school, under the direction of the Principal of the High School.

8d. Semi-annual Institutes, held under the direction of County Superintendents, and ́aided by the State.

4th. An Itinerant Normal faculty, who, in c njunction with the County Superintendents, shall give instruction in the Institutes.

5th. Normal Academies, furnishing a disciplinary course of instruction, but aiming especially to impart both the general and technical ability to teach.

6th. A Normal School proper, as a State Institution, and forming one of the several schools that make up a complete University.

A. J Craig, moved that a committee of five, including those of the present committee, who are members of the Association, be app inted "to revise, compile and prepare the report of the committee on 'Revision of the School Laws,' f r submission to the next Legislature."

Motion adopted, and the President announced as said committee, A. Pickett, of Horicon, J. B. Pradt, of Sheboygan, A. J. Craig, of Palmyra, D. Y. Kilgore, of Madison, and J. L. Pickard, of Platteville.