Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-12-16

Not being able TO attend the Convention our
selves, We take from the Wing The proceedings OF
Thursday morning:
Thursday Dec. II, 1915.
The Convention assembled at 10 o'clock, in
The Lecture Room of the First Baptist Church,
Gov. Mcdowell in the Chair.
Opened with prayer, by Rev. Mr. Walker of
Albemarle.
Rev. w. S. Plumer, from the committee 10 pre-
pare business. reported, as follows:
The Committee appointed 10 consider what
matters are proper for The consideration OF this
Convention, have performed that duty, and re-
commend The appointment OF four Committees,
viz:
]. A Committee on the University and Colleges
OF the Stale, consisting Of Ten members
D A Committee on Military Schools, consist
ing Of FIVE members.
g. A COMMITTEE on Normal Schools, consist
ing al fifteen members.
The Chair then appointed the committees, as
follows:
On Colleges-Andrew Stevenson, VIM. MAY
well, Rev. Robert Ryland S. Woodson Venable,
James Lyons, Richd Fl. Toler, Jno. G. Stringer,
DR.. R. R. Garretl Mark Alexander, and David
Funston.
On Military Scioos-Nalhanie E. Venable,
Richd C. L. Moncure, A. Robinson, Jr., Samuel
Waits, Richard h. Meade.
On Common Stockholders. Thomas J. RAN
dolph, William NJ Bnrwel, Geo. Fl. Lee, Geo.
w. Turner, S. NJ. Janney, Lucian Minor. J. d.
NJ. Edgington, w. S. Plumer r. A. Banks, E. 8.
Duncan, w. M. Peyton, VIM. Nj. Blacklord, VIM.
Cook, of Carroll.
On Normal Sckools.-Messrs. Fl. Rhodes, S.
Med. Reid, VIM. Browne, Rev. Jno. Leyburn,
Rev j. B. Jeer John NJ. Bolts.
On motion OF Mr.. Gallaher, strangers taking
an interest in the cause OF Education were invi-
ted 10 lake seats in the Convention, and deliver
their views.
Under this invitation, Mr.. C. List, of Penn
sylvanla, addressed the Convention during the re-
liIemenl OF the Committees.
On motion Of Mr. p V Daniel the calling OF
the roll Of members was dispensed with, and gen.
temeu were requested to furnish their names TO
the Secretaries.
MIR. Ellis presented communication from Col
Francis II. Smith 10 him. embracing The plan OF
System OF Education. Referred 10 the Commit.
lee on Common Schools.
Mr:Lucian Minor presented communication
| from S. A. Jewett, on The subject OF Common
! Schools. Referred to same Committee.
i Mr. Fairfax called upon the Governor respect
1 fully 10 amplify his address OF Yesterday and
/ after some agreeable passes, and the relation OF
several anecdotes applicable 10 the matter in
I hand, Mr. F. himself was called out, and told an
! excellent practical anecdole.
Messrs William Boulware, w. 0. Goode,
Hayden OF lie OF Wight, and other gentlemen,
were called out but excused themselves from ad-
dressing the Convention.
James Lyons Esq, was broushlou in brief
address.
Rev. Mr.. Ryland insisted that the actual bust,
ness of the Convention, the adoption of Sys-
tenn of Primary Schools, should be The first and
the principal topic for the action OF the Conven-
| lion.
Mr. P. V. Daniel Jr., offered The following re-
solution
Resolved, That a Committee Of five be APP
pointed TO recommend permanent organization
throughout the State. Of The friends OF Education,
10 secure the success OF any system which may
be adopted BY the Legislature, and topromote the
general interest OF the people therein.
This was adopted, and the following gentlemen
were appointed the Commilree, viz. Mcssrs. pa-
MEL, Hayden, L. Minor, c. H. Lewis, ard F. B.
Street,