Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-10-10


EDUCATION MEETING IN HEINRICH.
al an adjourned meeting ofthe citizens oil fieh-
rico county, called 10 take into consideration '''
subject of Popular Education, and the pFopf.e's
Of appointing delegates 10 The Education Coh-
ysr,ion 10 be held in Richmond on The lOth Oh
December next, Dr. Samuel Peasants presiding
and Jesse F. Kecsee, Esq, Secretary
DIR. Richard 5. CauIhorn offered the following
nrc,mb,e and resolutions for the consideration
and adoption Of the meeting;
Whereas, We are deeply sensible OF The hcccs-
sj,y of an efficient system OF Popular L. 'ucduoh
in every free State, as well as OF The dePlofapie
deficiency OF such system III virginia, Prouu-
cling an amount OF ignorance among her people
which dishonors her reputation and IS alike per-
nicious in lis effects upon the morals Of The PcG
pIe AMI dangerous 10 The purity and peTmanehcc
of The Government; and whereas, The Official co.
cumenis of the country have, in the language oil
Jefferson, cleft no doubt that the present
plan of primary schools is wholly ineili-
Gent" but that this great and growing EVIL &c
manis The prompt application of some more ex-
lcnsyc and eleclual remedy:
Isl. Re0ircd therefore, That we deem II mat
Ter of paramount importance, That some lnorouSh
and efficient Reform in our system or Popular
Education should be adopted BY the next General
Assembly, and we desire and expect our repre-
sen,a,iyes in both branches OF that body, from !he
commencement Of The session. 10 use their utmost
exerlions to promote that object.
81 Rcsolrcd, That we will cheerluy conlIl
bulc the slight and additional taxation requisite
10 attain so great and important beneilt-con-
WINGED that no more worthy or economical In
yes,ment of The public money could be made, or
one more satisfactory 10 The People al large.
Sd. Resol,cd, Thar we cordially approve OF the
Education Convention proposed 10 be held on
The 10Th Of December, and that delegates be ap-
pointed thereto.
4,b. R,solrcd, That a Standing Corresponding
Committee Of l3 be appointed, 10 collect iniorma-
lion upon he subject OF the systems OF Popular
Education in this and other States, and 10 cores
pond with similar committees in other towns and
counties.
5.h. Rtsolrcd, That a committee Of nine bc
appoi1;ed 10 collect subscription 10 I've applied
bv them 10 The publication and distribution Of
slch documents and statistics for the information
OF he People on The subject Of Popular E!uca-
ton. a, the standing corresponding committee
NAV deem desirable or important
9Th. Rc>olrcd, That we earnestly and respect
fully invite our ieow.cilizens Of other counties
OF The State 10 give additional force AMI au!horl-
", by prompt and eihcienl action, ~ me move
mcn now being made throughout Tie Common
wealth. in behalf uf the cause ol Education.
Tlh. Resolrcd That The School Commissioners
Of The several counties be requested 10 circulate,
for the purpose OF Obtaining subscribers thereto,
memorials 10 The Legislature Of Virginia, pray
inc that our taxes may be Increased 10 raise
fund sufficient Tor The establishment Of system
OF E'ucaion adapted 10 The wants OF Inc Com
monwealIh.
P.V. Daniel, Jr., Esq, seconded tie adoption
Of The preamble and resolutions, AMI, in doing 80
hrirlly alluded 10 some Of the difficulties, urged
a. ii.supcrabc obstacles 10 the improvement
Of our system OF Popular Education, which
he contendcd were considered by no one,
whom he had yet seen, who had informed them
selves upon The subject He believed that an lnveS-
,ioa,;on OF the official documents and statistics OF
Inc country. could convince every candid mind
Of the pei ect feasibility, we'll a The urgent he
ce,,ity of immediate and thorough reform.
Tie Preamble aud Resolutions were then una
nimou>ly adopted.
ON motion OF Mr. Daniel, the Chairman was
allowed lime 10 select the delegate Committees,
whose appointment was authorized in the several
resolutions. 49,,
On motion of Dr. Canlhorn the number o! dele
gales was fixed al Is.
The meeting then. on motion, adjourned.
SAMUEL PLEASANTS Chairman
Jr,sg KEgsgg Secretary.