Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-03
POPULAR EDUCATION

We invite public attention 10 tho subjonod proceeding
We rejoice the attention oour fellow citizens drawn
to the important subject of Popular Education we eur.
nestly hope tina, the ample may their
foits:
yiRGISiAN
At meeting of the citizens in the neighborhood of old
Concord Church. Campbell county, on the 25th December
1888 Dr. James Pankey called to the chair and Il. T.
Cheatham was appointed Secretary.
The meeting was then addressed by the Rev VIM. Ham
mery and VIM s Reid Jr. oil Lynehburg.
The following resolutions then adopted:
Resolved, That the President select certain number of
gentlemen whose aid shall be requested in establishing
suggestions in selecting Course OF Studies well quail
fed instructors we'll soliciting subscriptions and pat
In accordance with the above resolutions the President
named the following gentlemen: Rev John Lee, Col T..
K d. Palmer OF Campbell Richard H. ioer, DIR, Ro >,
Payns VIM Daniel, Jr. and Rev VIM 5. Reid of Lynch
burg Rev Dr. Baxter OF Union Theological Seminary aud
Rev Elijah w Roach of Charlotte And, motion, the
President Dr. James Pankey, added.
Resolved That 5000 be raised FOR the first years suary
Resolved, that The friends of the contemplated institution
be requested to selecting contributions pf Books maps, &ct
Resolved that the thanks OF this meeting be presented
Rev VIM. Iiammersly aud Mr.. VIM. $. Reid Jr, for the
manner in which they have this day advocated tho
Resolved, that when this meeting ADJOURN il adjourn to
meet on Saturday the 29ih inst.
Resolved that the proceedings OF this meeting be published
in the ynchburg Ngnan the fHrmville Journal and such
Of the Richmond papers as amy favor the cause for which
Mr. VIM. :. Reid Jr of Iynchburg then unanimous
ly chosen the Corresponding Secretary aud Rev VIM Ham
mersy, unanimously chosen General Agent.
The meeting then adjourned, 10 Saturday, the OOH inst
JAMES PANKEY, President
L. +. CHEArnAm Secretary.
DECEMBER 90, 1888.
Al adjourned meeting ofte citizens in The neighborhood
of Old Concord held for the purpose of establishing. A.
cadcmv Dr. Jumes Pankey called 10 the Chair and L..
f. heatlan, appointed Secretary.
The meeting then addressed, by Col H. L. Cheuhnnl
Rev VIM. Hammers Y, and VIM. 5. Reid, Jr
Several OF the committee appointed Tor the purpose, ha
wing reported that they had obtained subscriptions to the
OF 1912, for building suitable house, it resolved
That committee be appointed 10 repair the building near
the Church, for the present purposes OF the School.
appearng also that the resolution of the last meeting
5000 salary for the Teacher, had been carried
into effect resolved That my gentleman wishing
take charge OF the Academy be requested forward his
plicaon immediately tits important select Teache,
possible. None need apply but those who
reH recommended.
Board ofTusees selected, consisting OF the follow
ing gentlemen VIM. s. Reid Jr. Of LyRchburg Col H. l..
Cheatham Ro. Hunter, Thomas Mosely, Samuel Branch,
Rev. John ). Lee, John Shearer Capt Hunter, Rev VIM
Hamnersley, DIR. James Pankey DR.. Bass DR. Reuben
ID. Palmer and Samuel Glover, OF Campbell Richard II.
Toler of Lynchburg; and Col. Thomas NJ Bonduran OF
Buckingham.
lived, That majority of tho Trustee, forma quorum
for business
Resolved, That when this meeting adjourn, il adjourn
meet gain, the second Saturday in January.
full meeting ofhe Board of Trustees is requested as i'm
pOract business will come before il.
Resolved, That Rev. John Early and Rev. A. b. Smith
of ynchburg be requested deliver addresses the 2nd
Saturday in January.
1t is intended TO limit le salary 5000 but
the number Of scholars and the of the funds W i'll justify
$500 $1,000 such other will the
services ola SOUTHERN TEACHER, thoroughly qualified 10
prepare young for the higher Literary Institutions in
country
Tho meeting then adjourned the I'd Saturday January
JAMES PANKEY, President.
Il. E.CHEATHAM, Secretary.