Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-20

lie Officers.
Mr.. McPurK.os also hoped the House would reccde.
Mr. HARvE expressed his o the motives which
operated upon the Senate wish to postpone the election
long proposed by that body. He hoped much
earlier day would be decided than the Senate had ndi
Gated
Mr. McPHEksoN moved that the election OF all the officers
such as Audors Register, Treasurer Librarian, &c, be
made the order OF the day Tor Tuesday the 9th instant
Agreed 10.
order Of the Day.
The consideration OF the Education question being the
order OF the day. Mr. YERBY moved that his proposition
be taken up and considered first, Infinitely con-
nccied with scheme Of Education that might
be adopted. IL truth the ways and great
measure by which the plan Of Education was to be carried
effect Less TO be raised BY this proposi
than by other, and the hinge upon which all
plans must ultimately turn.
Mr. SourHLL had objection, if it be the pleasure Of
the House TO take up the proposition OF MIR. fEsnY.
Mr.. McRAE indifferent, TO which came no frst,
but thought best decide upon system, and then
provide the ways and 1t looked like commencing
the wrong end OF the subject provide without
know inc how thew were TO be used.
Mr. YERBY differed with the gentleman, and thought
the House woud begin the right end, considered his
proposition first Like the gentleman from Abemare, Mr.
Souha, he ind heren-though he (Mr. Gerby) wish
ed the people that the Legislature
determined to do something TO promote Education.
Mr. LIE hoped the gentleman (Nr. " would withdraw
his proposition aud let the House proceed upon the
report OF the Comm Of Schools add Colleges. lie
contended that system scheme should first be
operation.
Mr. suuru,LI said that hi, object was s,lte VIII in
huencrd the Committee IN coming their decision laid
down IN the report.
There had been various schemes and plans before the
Committee for their consideration, all of which had been
examined. They thought, upon reflection, particular
scheme should be adopted, lest might the
views OF oil sections at the State. For his part he
opposed District System, the people OF the
ties should determine upon such lie thought the present
system ought amended and could be amended by
HhnHfa affa
be adopted authorizing the people 10 adopt whsieyer
TEN Is best suited 10 their particular counties. Because.
general system were adopted might suit some parts Of
the Stale, aad not others Retain therefore, the present
and let proper amendments be engrsfted,
make suit different
Mr. $. said opp .sed any system imposing self
iGaton-uness agreed 10 by thirds, when minority
would be willing Ia yield.
Mr.. Eoo>sroN said he able, tia, time, to
do justice TO what he regarded Of the impor
The subject OF Education had been discussed in
the newspapers and IN the late Convention where sys
TEN had been decided preferable that already in
operation. In that Convention, there gentlemen OF
sagacy and experience who had examined the sub
I.et Of Education end Primary Schools with great
and dellbeTauon They decided by large moJonty in
that body the present system OF Education in
State is defective, aud recommended q change.
Let look results since the system in operation
rst into effect, and will fad that it has entirely
failed TO accomplish what was expected Of IT,
The plan presented by him mir. did not propose to
disturb the system any mode-the object
avoid any attack IT, Ii only proposes the question
whether qualified voters will, by their vtes de- iie in
favor OF the present system or adopt another.
Mr.. SoUTHALI. remarked, that the only point of diff
ference between the gentleman MIR. Edgngton) and him.
SELF was, that he wanted adopt system suited diff
iereat Districts while Mr. E. proposed system which
must be adopted or none.
Mr.. EDGINGTOS explained. and said that if hs plan
should not be adopted by the Peope-ihe present
might still be IN force.
Mr.. SoUTHALL thought the suggestion Of the late Con-
ventOn should be and considered with profound
spect The Committee were for leaving the People free
To adopt their system When thu certain what is
best for themselves then they apply and the Legsa-
iufe will give aid TO carry 1t out.
Mr.. BURwELL member Of the Committee for Schools
and Colleges, was also opposed the amendment prOpo5-
ed by Mr. Edgington. Inc Committee had acted der
great embarrassment on account O the numerous systems
and plans before them. lie grauod that Distinguish
ed gentlemen had met 10 Convention 10 deliberate upon
the important subject OF Education. lie would deuac
IN from the good and judgment OF those
who were IN that Convention. YET he satisfied tina
portions Of the State had been represented there
for nearly sevenyve counties without delegates
Mr.. b. thought that delegates from cities and towns
not the proper Judges of Common Primary School
Systems. He thought. every thing considered, the Com.
mttee were Juthabe IN rejecting any particular scheme
IL was quite easy matter for any 10 draw scheme
| Of his own. The Committee mad six different Systems
before them and if they had adopted the proposed by
the gentleman from Ohio, (Mr. Edgington) It might not
/ give satisfaction TO oil.
Mr.. commended that gentlemen were in the habit oi
running down the present system, without examining il
carefully. His idea was, 10 refer the whole subject the
| cot aud proper.
MI EDsrSsroN hoped the subject might be laid on tn,
table oE l9e Of and c oSS.sf sBoiSsS
adopt sny general proposition, hastily He would NOV,
TO make the subject before the House the order for
day week.
Mr.. Lyons, while he did undue importance Il
the deliberations Of the late Convention, yet though
the mere fact Of distinguished gentlemen meeting in ssic
body had been Of great concentrating tho public
mind upon the present system Of Education which has
been found detective and should be amended lie though
the House was not in condition finally the
Jec lie was perfectly satisfied that there ought be
District and Common Schools for lid gent children who
would not go where distinctions made. ALL rich anc
/ poor should be placed on the same platform.
Mr.. bcc)cE moved 10 postpone the whole matter unit
the ih OF Februafy-when be nd many others simiar,
situated, lbicbeiofs) would be IN better mood or con
sideting the subject.
Mr. SHEPARD opposed the pjsponencnt to 50 late day
because be hoped the House would be ready adj oufr
! by thd time
Mr. YfRBY unwilling To trust 80 important q sub
Jet 10 the consideration OF gentlemen who thought they
would be 10 better condition the lflh Februay-vslen,
tine day Bachelors had nothing d. with educating tho
children Of the country ond he was therefore, opposed
leaving the QUESTION ~ them tie thought the proposition
Of MI Bocock was made isccuousIy
Mr. Boeocks motion u postpone having failed, the sub
Jec was made the order Of the day Tor Saturday the 9th
insBnL
REPORTS or COMMITTEES.
Mr. EcNuSD' from Committee Of Finance, reported I'D
yersey 10 thc petition Of Philip Rodgersof Allegheny county
10 have sum q money refunded, which crfoneousy
and unusiy paid into the Treasury.
Mr. DiSiEL, from Committee u Elections, reported do
cumens the Contested Election u Frederick county
Mr. b.. from Committee Tor Courts Of Justice re-
ported bill concerning the securities e Jerman Baker
AlsD, bill changing the OF holding the Quarterly
COurts Of the county Of Carroll.
Mr. FUvsrfy from Joint Committee, reported on con-
duon Of Public Library
Mr. Boo Obs reported adversely petition orr. D. Sank.
~, Tor printing Revised Code.
Also. adversely 10 amending the laws n relation 10 bail
bon evil cases.
A-5. reported adversely giving concurrent urisdic
ton 10 tie circuit superior with the county
IN civil suits.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
BY Mr.. IllytR-Penon from Pendleton county, Tor a
kaifoad from Ohio River Louiss Railroad terminus.
BY Mr.. PowELL-Prtiiion Of h. Diamond asking that
money ert0neously paid by him be refunded
by Mr. SHEFARD- Petition from Mathews county, for
establishment Of an Eclectic Medical Institution IN Rich
mond city.
BY Mr. Naturalization u samr Loake, Of the ooun
oi Augusta Tor reimbursement Of expenses incurred IN
pursuing and appfohending fugitive from justice.