Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1841-12-16

no. W. Garter ol King George,
John w. Symc of Petersburg
Tucker Coles Of Albcmnrle,
Gen Edward Watts Of Roanoke,
Ed J. Armstrong OF Harrison,
Gen u. G. Baldwin Of Augusta,
DIR. Adam Empe Of Richmond
WIN. = Reid Jr of Lynchburg,
WIN. ID. Simms Of lIcnrico,
VIM II. Clark of Halifax,
Ro. g. Scott Of Richmond,
On NOTION the President Of the Convention WA adj
cd to tho Committee.
DIR. Plumcr moved tina, n committee of three bo an
pointed iowa, upon james NJ Garnctt ESQ., and reauee4
HIM 10 deliver lecture The subject Of Educaion II
some suitable place, this friday evening at o'clock
The question was popoundcd by the Frst Vice Presi-
dent Gen. Watts. and was decided in the affirmative.
mem.
Con Watts appointed Mcssrs. Jetcr. Iyons, and
oregory the COMMITTEE in pursuance of this resolution.
On motion OF MIR. Gregory, the Convention adjourned
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention met at 4 o'clock
The Committee Of II reported "A recommendation Ef
the appointment Of five Committees each consisting Of
seven members, TO take in consideration the following
five SUBJECTS and to report thereon, prepsrsd
Viz.
!. Primary Schools, including the preparation Of
suitable boksprocurng adequate supply Of eompe-
tent toachcn-the appointment Of proper agency Of
suPerincndanco -the mcans Of supporting tho School.
Sc
z Academies
3. Colleges
4. Tho University Of Virginia
3. Militia Schools
On motion Of Mr. Richie, the Cons cntion took . rc
css OF an hour To give the President time " appoiut the
five Committees.
After the recess tho following Committees WEIR an
nounccd in pursuance Of the resolution the Commit
ice Of 81.
Committee on Prinm " Sehooi..-pev BEN. NJ Smith
Tucker Coles, Robt g. Scott Rev. J. B. Jctor John B.
Minor, John Symc. Ihos. NJ. Bondurant.
Committee on Coaege,-Nathaniel T.. Venalle. DR..
Lewis w. Chambcrlaync. Prof J. b. Hardy, Judge
!no y Christian. Jno ii. Pcyon, Francis N. Watkins.
WIN. II. Clark.
Committee Of .1cndemics.-.Judgc Jno b. Clopton,
Abraham w. Venablo, J. u. Thornton, Rev WIN Mel.
VIM $. Reid. Jr., DR. w. p Braxton, b. p Walker.
o" the University -I'hos. J. Randolph, WIN Kin
ney, James Garland. VIM. ID. Sinms, S. Maupin, Jno.
b. Young. H. b. Tomn.
On Military Sciools-Gcn b. G. Baldwin. Thea
Richie Rev. VIM 5. Plumer. Gen. EdwaId Watts.
Gen. Woodhousc, Henry Erskino. Robert A. Thomp-
SON.
Rev. Mr. Je,cr announced that the Committee 10 50
leci suitable place for the Lecture Of Mr. Garr,ctt had
fixed upon the LIST Baptist Church. where the Lecture
would be delivered at o'clock this (Frday) even
ing
On motion Of Judge Clopton, it was
Rcsol'vd. That the proceedings of the Convention
should be opened with prayer and the Reverend gentle
men members of the Convention requested 10 make
selections from among their number for this purpose
a. nd
burned TIL this morning. 10 O'Clock.
SECOND DAY.
The Convention met at 10 O'Clock, and wss opened
with prayer. offered up by the Rev. DIR. Plumer
The Rev. +, l.. d. Shaver, and Messrs. J. H. Seay.
and T. T. Bouldin, appeared as delegates from Lynch
burg.
Judge Jno d. Clopton made report from tho Com
mittee on Academies.
The Committee on Colleges made report through it,
Chairman, Mr. n. t. Vcnablc.
DIR. PIumer, in the absence of Gen Baldwin. Chair
man OF the committee Military Schools MAIDS report
from that committee.
Col; Paul Taylor of Halifax, appeared as delegate
from that county.
MILITARY Schools
The Convention took up the report of tho Committee
on Military Schools, which read as follows:
The committee to whom referred tho subject Of
Military Schools. respectfully report for the conside
ton Of the Convention the following statements and
remarks
The military establishments belonging to the State
Of Virginia, two Arsenals, in the town of Iexinp-
ton, the other in the City OF Richmond
The first Of these about three years 400 by an
act OF the Legislature. converted from garrison Of
hired soldiers into Military Institute Before thu
change the annuity for its support thousand dol
lars This sum maintained Captain, and an average
Of eighteen nineteen soldiers whose duty was the pr
lection of the public Since the Arsenal has been
changed IN Its character. tho annuity continues the
same six thousand dollars although the average of Ca
diets, actually supported BY the State is considerably
greater than the average number Of soldiers, formerly
in the public service at the place. performing tile
duties. This Institution has received from the
Legislature at its last session. the sum of four thousand
five hundred dollars which have been very economically
and udciously expended in the erection Of Stewards
House, and in conducting adequate supply of water 70
the premises The Military Institute has an able faculty
Of three teachers, who receive at presen, the small sasYy
Of twenty seven hundred dollars, leaving for all T.
ther purposes three Thousand three hundred dolss-
With this stun average Of about twenty four students
is supported. the highest number being twenty
and the lowest twenty These regular Cadets The
irregular Cadets are supported by their own means
There were at the close Of the present term sixty four
Cadets Of both classes. The number has since heen
somewhat reduced Iii believed be at this time y
eight Every report, official unofficial, 90 Gar q we
know represents the institute every worthy Of publs
confidence and patronage. The character Of it, eocm,
the heathuness Of its situation. the economy Of in En-
Penditures and the thorough scholarship Of its Cade arc
unqucstionable And compared with the old garrison Of
mercsnary soldiers, it is improvement 10 great q 10
awaken admiration and gratitude towards he ss-
thors Of the change We trust it will continue 70 No.
per and that the funds necessary for its greatest u.es
ness will not be withheld Should any further pssss
however. be made by the State, thought but ressa
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