Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-18

teach derived from the most ample experience by per-
sona observation what's true and what false that hey
have derived from the books. Whether regard tbe
locality of this Institution, its unsurpassed and rarely
eoualed advantages for the study of Anatomy and Gin
ca Medicine for the ability of ITS Professors and al
Imminent of its graduates alike convinced oil It's
inst claims 10 Southern supporl-nor Is any thing want
ino TO attain it. but the pecunary means necessary
~ nut il on permanent foundation The expenses OF
RENTING SO extensive building, and sustaining the In
Urinary attached TO H. has cost sum greater thah mas
been received from the students; and without That ala
from publc source, that has been found every where
necessary give stability and enlarged usefulness ana
consequent popularity TO such institutions, II "n'
share ultimately the fate OF all that have been lett 10
make their way 10 public favor through private means
TO render this institution permanently useful ana no.
norabe 10 the State all that required to place III
condition that the fees Of the Professors may inue 10
i their own benefit and not he taken To deiray eAPc9
that the State should bear for her portion OF Inc oe
derived Give such aid, and this institution VIII W
few wears not only save the State the enormous SUN
annually sent out of it for medical education, Du ""ui
probably draw from other States some Porlon AZ ie
of,be manv millions we have already paid, and would,
moreover be the means of giving 'no.ous po'.I
sional education TO many young men VI 'aen' o"a
n educate YES and who By such means would
b enabled TO be useful rather than injurious members
of society. c.,. r.
Resoi1ed therefore, That in the opinion OF this Con-
vspt;o, il is expedient and proper that an annual ap
rron,;o,;on be made of - dollars TO the Medical De-
| p,rimenl of Hampden Sydney College at Richmond,
provided the Faculty OF such College consent to edu'
cote free of charge one student for each and every
hundred dollars appropriated-such students TO be
selected in any manner prescribed by the Legislature
COMMON SCHOOLS.
| The following is the report oil the Committee on
Common Schools as amended and finally adopted BY
the Convention:
The Committee to whom was referred the subject Of
Primary Education, respectfully present the following
| Report, constituting suitable expression oil the
| views of the Conventions
In every nation under the government OF republican
institutions, proper regard 10 national prosperity and
individual welfare, requires that every c'tzen should
possess such an education will enable him 10 know
and appreciate his rights to pursue his search Tor
koowledue as far as his circumstances in life may per-
nit and discharge in his appropriate sphere, the du-
ties of a citizen.
4 Were such an education of those wants, whose
demands, according 10 well known principle OF poll
tical economy would create supply, might safely be
left TO the operation flhat principles but nniortunatcy
The more The want the enhanced is the
difficulty Of supplying remedy. Aid must come from
without
providing for every child The means necessary 10 secure
this grea, blessing.
The State Of Virginia. long since impressed with the
almost obvious truth Of these positions, has in part al
tempted the lu!fment OF the solemn Obligations u re-
ccpniscs But while We readily concede the character OF
sincere patrotisn and great wisdom TO the founders oil
the existing plan for educating The INDECENT children oil
the Commonwealth, and as readily admit that The ope
ration of this plan has been productive OF benefits and
while we admit that the localities OF some parts OF The
State and the Of the population may for The
present innede the introduction of the District Sys
tenn into every quarter Of the Commonwealth and we
are unwilling change Tic system at once, wthoutaP
peanp III the wisdom and wishes OF the people; yet We
think it duty make that appeal TO prepare system
Of GENERAL education which calculated under such CIR
cuins,ances as favorable 10 lis introduction, to teach
the white children Of the Commonwealth IN more a.
Il cien, manner-a system which derives lis resources
for its snstenance from the aggregated contributions OF
, all classes in the Commonwealth, and shall dispense
even handed its blessings TO all the children OF the
country.
: system Of general Primary Education shall EN-.
brace The following plan:
: l. Tia, Primary Schools, accessible without fee, TO
: every white child Of proper age should be maintained
: at The public charge.
. Tina; it is indispensable 10 procure competent
Teachers and it necessary 10 provide Tor their pepara-
: ton for the Office
= That yirilant and constant supervision absolute
: " necessary 10 maintain the yigor of any system
We leave il for the wisdom Of the Legislature, and
Of tie people the polls, 10 decide whether circun-
may not demand the mobilization oil the rsl
principle II require tuition fee tor each child,
so small 10 leave bnt few unable to afford IT. who
u might be admitted grautously.
i county organization would be probably more desl-
rable than general one and il might be leit to the Sc
vpral cOnnlIeS ana corporations 10 hu'Fl ~ VI M "'
Their discretion, the ensuing or any future Spring
Election.
The proposed law TO contain these leading provisions
+ J. That every county and corporation adopting this
law shall be r.me ely laid ell under The direction o
: its court into Districts suitable each Tor school, nav
mo REGARD conformity TO territory and population. In
, each Of these Districts there shall be one School Com
d missioner The legal title Of the school houses and
, the lands on which they shall be built and school pro-
perry thereon shall be vested in the President and D
q - Fund And he
/ sions relative TO the School Commissioners shall be
preserved under such notifications as may improve
$ their vigilance and efficiency.
i H. The Board of Commissioners shall ascertain year
u ~ what is necessary, including the Stale conrbi.
n items from The Literary Fund, and the local funds II
any, 10 allow each district the county not less than
l. $3.50 year towards teachers salary, and tie cx-
9 penscs Of Inspection, stationery, fuel, &c. ),
/ They shall report the sum TO the Court which shall
be required to impose property and poli-tax snceh'
:, to produce the required amount.
This shall be distributed amons the districts IN
The proportions before designated soon as The DIS
,rc Commissioner shall report 10 the Board OF Conis
r sioners that The district has erected schoohoSe anu
u appnrienances, and that the in good repair
and that school has been kept by qualified teacher
$ at least four months.
!. Tie Board Of Commissioners shall appoint Com,
mtee Of Examination Of Teachers, and shall report
annually 10 the President and Directors oil the Literary
II Fund
; H. The course of instruction shall be as elevated as
II possible, and shall embrace
d L. Reading correctly, aceH.
n = Writing, 'cW.
u >. Arithmetic, applied practically.
Y A. English Grammar md Geography
l. The outlines Of General History, and The History
G Of Virginia and the United States.
G. The Constitutions of Virginia. and Of the United
d States
2 Z The Elements Of Physical Science.
$ Nv. a General Superintendent shall he appointed,
with sufficient salary, vlsi, all parts the State and
address the people the subject oEducaton, and also
take steps to diffusion, by proper publications. as UNI
versal interest possible, and whose duty shall
be- with the cooperation Of efficient agents, subject to
, his constant superintendent, 10 the fines, forfeit
ures and csceas accruing in each county, TO the IT.
\ terary Fund.- well the avas Of the glebe lands
not legally appropriated, and The requests OF nd'v
g duas TO the purposes Of Education.
Among the resolutions adopted by the Education
, Convention was The following: