MR. NATHAN BISHOP has resigned the office of Superintendent of the Schools in Boston, Mass. Mr. B. is one of the most prominent Teachers in the land, and his resignation has caused great regret in that city. DOUGLAS PUTNAM, ESQ., of Harmer, Ohio, has offered to give $20,000, if $30,000 more is raised, for the better endowment of Marietta College. SYLVESTER LYND, of Chicago, has given $100,000 to found a University in charge of the Presbyterians. Nine years ago Mr. L. arrived in Chicago, from Scotland, with just two sovereigns in his pocket. Miss VERSALIA M. BARBER has engaged as Teacher in the High School of Marietta at a salary of $500 per annum. FINANCE REPORT.-In addition to what has been previously acknowledged in the Journal, the following sums have been paid, by individuals, to the Finance Committee of the Ohio State Teachers' Association, since the 1st of January, 1856: L. Andrews, Gambier, Thos. J. Tone, J. Marvin, Warren, $3.00 4 50 15:00 7 50 Danl. Hough, J. B. Caldwell, " S. N. Sanford, Granville, M. F. Cowdery, Sandusky, E. L. Carney, 15 00 750 B. Selby, Chesterville, 3 00 2.00 S. N. Barber, Ashland, 5 00 8 00 A. Duncan, Newark, 5.00 12 00 J. N. Desellem, Steubenville, ACKNOWLEDGMENT.-I have received on the 14 per cent. fund, and credited the Association with the same, the following sums: Previously acknowledged, (see July Journal,) $106.25; W. H. Young, $5.25; Chauncey Nye, $5.00; A. C. Fenner, 9.00; D. H. DeWolfe, 18.00; Total, $143.50. A. SMYTH The following is the present (Dec. 15, 1856) number of subscribers to the Journal for 1857: Ashland 1, Ashtabula 4, Athens 3, Brown 12, Butler 1, Clermont 14, Clinton 2, Columbiana 1, Coshocton 3, Crawford 3, Cuyahoga 5, Fairfield 3, Fayette 3, Franklin 1, Geauga 1, Guernsey 1, Hancock 3, Harrison 2, Highland 2, Holmes 1, Huron 2, Jefferson 2, Lake 24, Lawrence 7, Licking 5, Lorain 1, Lucas 6, Medina 1, Meigs Miami 8, Morgan 60, Muskingum 2, Pickaway 2, Pike 9, Portage 1, Richland 1, Sandusky 1, Scioto 2, Stark 1, Summit 1, Tuscarawas 36, Vinton 1, Warren 3, Washington 7, Wayne 6, Wood 1. To any who may be interested in the matter, we will say that our office is in the "State Journal Building,” and our residence at 87, Neil House. Notice to Teachers and other Friends of Education. The Ninth Annual Meeting of the Ohio State Teachers' Association will be held in the City of COLUMBUS, on the 30th and 31st of December, 1856. The opening Address will be delivered on the 30th, at 11 o'clock, A. M., by the Rev. WM. S. KENNEDY, of Sandusky; also an Address at 3 o'clock, P. M., same day, by W. T. COGGESHALL, Esq. Subject, "Historical Review of the Common School Movement in Ohio." The Annual Evening Address will be by the Rev. JAMES B. WALKER, of Mansfield. The President's Valedictory Address will be in the afternoon of the 31st. In addition to the Addresses, there will be a Report from the President on the general affairs of the Association; one by the Executive Committee, on a plan for Conducting the Journal; one by a special Committee, on the Organization and Management of Union Schools; one on the best method of giving Moral Instruction in School; one on the Short Time children are continued in School; one on the State School Library; and one on the Workings of Normal Schools in this and other countries. Other reports, and much business of a general nature, are also expected to come before the Association. A large attendance of the friends of Education is desired. JOHN HANCOCK, Ch'n Ex. Com. O. S. T. A. ANNUAL MEETING. The first annual meeting of the Association will be held at Napoleon, on the 25th, 26th and 27th inst., commencing at 2 o'clock, P. M. of the 25th. Addresses will be given by Jehu Brainard, of Cleveland, Teacher of Drawing, etc.; F. Hubbard, Superintendent of Public Schools of Adrian; J. R. Kinney, Superintendent of Public Schools of Defiance; A. B. Palmer, Principal of the Toledo High School; and E. W. Lenderson, of Waterville, President of the Association. Reports will be read by Samuel Adams, of Napoleon; Doct. O. White of Maumee; D. A. Pease, of Sylvania; and A. B. West, of Toledo. One evening will be devoted to a discussion of the subject of Union Schools. A great variety of subjects, both Professional and Scientific, will be embraced in the addresses, reports and discussions, so that no Teacher or friend of Educa tion, whatever his wants or inclinations, can fail to be interested in some portion of the exercises. Ladies attending the Association, will be gratuitously entertained by the citi zens of Napoleon, and Gentlemen will be provided for at reasonable rates. It is expected that the fare on the Toledo, Wabash & Western Railroad will be reduced, for the benefit of those attending the meeting. TOLEDO, Dec. 5th, 1856. By order of the Executive Committee. A. B. WEST, Secretary. At a meeting of the Teachers of Ross, Highland and Fayette counties, held at Greenfield, Nov. 1st, it was determined to hold another meeting in the same vil lage, on the first Friday and Saturday of Feb., 1857, to take action in respect to the organization of a permanent Educational Association; and also, the propriety of making arrangements for holding a Normal Institute, next August, for the benefit of the Teachers of the three counties. In addition to the discussion of these important measures, there will be addresses, essays, etc., on other subjects. T. H. HERDMAN, Com. of Pub. Ohio Editorial Convention. The fourth annual meeting of the Ohio Editorial Association, will be held at Mansfield, on the 150th anniversary of Franklin's birth-day, January 15th, 1857. The Convention will meet at 10 o'clock on the 15th, and will hold its sessions during two days. Public exercises on the evening of the 15th. A poem by Metta V. Victor, of Sandusky; an oration by H. L. Hosmer of Toledo; a discourse on Chas. Hammond, by W. T. Coggeshall, of Columbus; a discourse on Moses Dawson, by W. B. Thrall, of Columbus. Ample arrangements will be made by the members of the Press in Mansfield, and it is expected that the Editorial fraternity of the State will be fully represented. S. MEDARY, President. J. H. BAKER, Sec'y. OHIO UNIVERSITY, ATHENS, OHIO, SEPTEMBER, 1856. DEAR SIR: The Faculty of the Ohio University, wishing to procure for preservation, future reference and triennial publication, a complete and accurate Catalogue of the Alumni and Officers of the University, are constrained to call upon the Alumni and other friends of the Institution, for much of the requisite data. It is hoped the Alumni and Officers will, as soon as convenient, furnish all available data concerning themselves, their classmates and others. The Catalogue will be published on the first Wednesday in August, 1857, on which day (commencement) a general meeting of the Alumni is expected. Let all communications be addressed to W. H. YOUNG, Sec. Faculty O. U. McNeely Normal School. Teachers and other friends of Education, who have given pledges to the Endowment Fund of the McNeely Normal School, will please notice that the second installment, of 10 per cent. on said pledges, will be due on or before the first of January, 1857. It is important that the respective amounts be forwarded at once to the subscriber, at Mt. Pleasant, Jefferson Co., O., or arrangements made for paying the same, at the annual meeting of the State Teachers' Association, to be held at Columbus, the 30th and 31st instant. GEO. K. JENKINS, MT. PLEASANT, Dec. 7th, 1856. Treas'r. THE Ohio Journal of Education. COLUMBUS, FEBRUARY, 1857. OHIO STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. The ninth annual meeting of The Ohio State Teachers' Association was held in Derby's Hall, in Columbus, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 30th and 31st, 1856. Rev. A. Smyth, President of the Association, called the Association to order at 10 o'clock, A. M.; prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Hall, of Denison University. On motion of John Hancock, Dr. Catlin, of Richland, J. K. Parker, of Clermont, and M. S. Turrill, of Hamilton, were chosen assistant secretaries. Mr. Hancock, chairman of the Executive Committee, announced the following order of business; namely: TUESDAY: A. M. 1. Enrollment of Delegates. 2. Address by Rev. W. S. Kennedy, of Sandusky, at 11 o'clock, A. M. 3. Matter proposed for the action of the Association by the President. 4. Address by W. T. Coggeshall, Esq., at 3 o'clock. 5. Report of Executive Committee on the best method of conducting the "Journal" for the ensuing year. The Association then proceeded to the enrollment of delegates. Mr. J. D. Caldwell presented replies from the following railroad Companies of the State, agreeing to return members of the Association free, who had paid full fare over their roads to Columbus, viz: Columbus, Piqua & Indiana R. R. Co.; Eaton & Hamilton; Dayton & Michigan; Dayton, Xenia & Belpre; Little Miami, Columbus & Xenia; Ohio & Mississippi; Marietta & Cincinnati & Hillsbor VOL. VI.-No. 2. ough; Sandusky, Mansfield & Newark; Bellefontaine & Indiana; Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton; Mad River & Lake Erie ; Steubenville & Indiana; Cin., Wilmington & Zanesville. The following R. R. Companies declined this proposed arrangement, viz : Columbus & Cleveland R. R. Co.; Cleveland, Painesville & Ashtabula Co. Prof. F. Merrick then offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to report upon the best means to correct the sentiment which extensively prevails in our schools, and especially in the higher institutions, which regards it as dishonorable for a student to report to an instructor the misdemeanors of fellow students, or give testimony against them when called upon. The Chair appointed Prof. Merrick, Pres. Hitchcock, A. D. Lord, Wm. Carter, J. H. Drew. Hon. Horace Mann spoke of the habits of using intoxicating liquors, profane language, and tobacco, in schools and colleges, and moved that a committee be appointed to report upon the subject. The motion prevailed. The Chair appointed Hon. Horace Mann, Hon. H. H. Barney, Prof. Marsh, Prof. Young, G. E. Howe. Mr. L. A. Hine, of Clermont, offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the State Teachers' Association request the legislature to so amend the school law, that High Schools may be organized in such districts as may be convenient, without regard to township or county lines. Mr. Hine spoke in favor of the resolution; explaining its purpose, and bearing upon certain districts; after which the Association referred it to the following committee upon amendments to the School Law, namely: L. A. Hine, H. H. Barney, M. F. Cowdery, A. B. West, J. J. Janney, A. Holbrook, John Ogden. At eleven o'clock the Association listened to an address from the Rev. W. S. Kennedy, of Sandusky, in which he spoke particularly of the estimation in which the Teacher's profession is held by the community; of the lofty aim of the devoted life Teacher; of the dangers besetting the Common School system, and the necessity of some higher institutions to carry out and complete the Common School course. On motion of Mr. John D. Caldwell, the Association adjourned to meet at 2 o'clock, P. M. TUESDAY: P. M. Pres. Smyth called the Association to order at 24 o'clock. E. E. White, of Portsmouth moved that a committee be appointed to minate officers for the ensuing year. The motion carried, and the 4 |