Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1841-12-20

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H. c,tf, hatian under tho government Of republican
institutions proper npsr1 10 national prosperity
individual seafc, requires that every citizen shoulf
J,c~~rss such education will enable him 10 know
and appreciate his rights 10 pursue hrs search Tor know
ledge as Ear As his circumstances life may permit am
tn discharge his appropriate sphere, tho dnlles u
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demands according ina well known principle Of poltea
cs,nimy would crate supply il might safely be lei
10 the oTIs,ion ol that principle but unfortunately tt
more aggravated the want the more enchanted is thu
difficulty Of supplying remedy. All must come irom
withUut.
10 the government Of State belongs the duty Of pro
vrng or ever, oh,. the necessary 10 secure this
great blessing.
Tho Stat Il Virginia. long since impressed with the
almost olsaus ruth Il these Positions has part. ii
tempted the fuhmeul If lhe solemn obligations II focng
nisrs Bat wte Nc rapidly conccde the character oil
sncotc PATRIOTISM aud great wisdom the founders Of
hc existing plan for educating tho INDECENT children Of
tho tommoiw eatb and as readily admit that The ope-
rauon Of thus plan has brn productive Of benefits: and
while admit that tho leaitIcs Of some parts Of the
State and the slarsenoss Of The population may for the
present, impede the nrnductonot the District System
into every quarter Of The Commonwealth and We
willing - change tie system at once without appealing
to tlc wisdom and wishes Of the people. yet We think
duty 10 make tat appeal. 10 prepare system oi
general education wheh Is calculated under such cir
rumsauccs as arc favorable T. its introduction teach
the white children Of the Commonwealth IN a more eli
cieni msnror-s system which derives it's resources for
It's susenanee from the aggregated contributions Of all
classes IA the Commonwealth and shall dispense even
handed. lis blessings 10 all the children Of the eoan
nv
system Of general Primary Education shall embrace
the following plan:
T. Primary Schools accessible without fec, to every
white child Of proper aye should be maintained at the pub
lie charge.
a tpIt liz,
crs and cesay 10 provide for their preparation Tor
tho oticc
3. That yigIl11t aud constant supervision is absolute
" necessary 10 maintain the vigor of any system
We leave il er the wisdom Of the Legislature and OF
to people At The POLLS to decide whether circumstances
may demand ie modification of the first principle,
~ a. Ia require tuition for each child so small IA
leave but .w unable 10 Afford IT, who might be admit
ted gratunsly.
\ county organizntio. would be probably more dc
.irc than general onc, and It might bc left 10 the
veal counties and corporations TO adopt it not. at
l' dis"Cllln al the ensuing any Future spring elec
ton.
The proposed Ia" 10 contain those leading PROV
sion-.
1T That every county and corporation adopting this
las shall be immediately land of under the direction of
its court into Districts, suitable each for n school having
regard conlonily 10 Territory and population In each Of
these Districts there shall be School Commissioner
Tho ,al title of the school houses and the lands Oh
which they shall be built and school property thereon
shali be vested IN the PToeldcnt and Directors of the
Literary Fsnd And The present provisions relative to
tho School Commissioners shall be preserved. under
such notifications as may improve their vigilance and
efficiency.
ID The Board Of Commissioners shall ascertain year
" what sum Is necessary, including the State conribn
tons from the Literary Fund. and the local funds it. any;
to allow each district IN the county not loss than $3.50
towards teachers salary and the expenses of
apcctlun, stationary, fuel, &c.
They shall report the SUN 10 the Court which shall
be- required 10 impose property and poll tax sufficient 10
produce the required amount.
This stall he distributed amongst tho districts IN
the proportions hriure designated. the District
Commissioner shall report In the Board of Commission
en-, that the district has erected school house and ap
purtcnangcs aud that the IN good repair and
ha school has been keptby qualified teacher at least
four months
The Board Of Commissioners shall appoint Comm,
tee OF Examination ri Teachers and shall report arnnall,
to The President aud Directors Of the Literary Fund.
Sd The u instruction shall bc elevated ~
possible, and shall emblace-
|. Reading correctly, rel.
.. Writing. ireH.
3. Arithmetic. applied practically.
\. English Grammar and Geography
3. The outlines ii General History, and the History
Of \rglna aud the l'nited States
6. The Constitutions ol Virginia, and Of the United
States
7. The Elements oflhysical Science.
ith. 4 General Superintendent shall he appointed.
with sufficient salar, To visit all parts OF the State and
address the people tie subject OF Education, and also
take steps 10 dluse, by rr,pcr publications. universal
interest possible, aud whose duty it shall be- with
cooperation o efficient agents subject to his constant
supcrnlcndtncn 10 the incs. loreiturcs. and rs
cheats accrng III each county. to the Literary Fund.- as
well as tho avalls Of the globe lands not legally appopn
atcd and the requests Il individuals the purposes Of
Education