The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-13

Board or Educatien.
Robert Kelly Esq, President, n sns Sas y ,o,
The minutes Of the preceding meeting were READ
Tv.TS We've Apple s.on from trustees for an sp
preparation Of 02S 10 meet the expenses Of Of
the schools Of the ward; referred.
Reports of Finance Committee In favor OF grant
of IS 500 to purchase site for school house between
the rst and second avenues In the eighteenth ward
Accepted and resolution adopted OF same &C ~,
msssn work to the school house In Marion street
MIR BLEEcxER wished to know something shout this
extra work, how IL happened to b. necessary. Upon
getting the explanation he said ne was satisfied.
Report accepted, and resolution adopted;
to meet the deficiency OF School No. s, In the Tenth
ward
Mr FsLlowrs thought it was strange that after SO
long interval the trustees should to this Board
for extra appropriation. after having got their due
proportion of the fund He said that In his ward ths
in the Tenth ward and they Of the Fourth did not
and would not require any appropriation He did not
see upon what the trustees OF the Tenth ward
should to this Board for extraordinary appre
pristion. He would add, that the trustees OF the
Fourth ward made extensive repairs and alterations In
wards Of $1,000. They would this year lay out in
other alterations $7C0 at least and they would not
Su'e extra n 40 =, Sx 'ssrs
further explanation, IS he thought there some
mystery about this humble request from the trustees
Mt CoNrALLr said that there extra vsgsnce
in the Tenth ward more than in any other ward the
officers Of that ward respectable and as econo
nonica Is those Of the Fourth but they had primary
schools in the Tenth which they had not In the Fourth
and that the only he could account Tor th dsd
cheney.
After few words from Mr.. Bleecksr, the report
accepted, and the resolution adoI ted
preparation OF $4e4 to deheency In the expenses
OF School No. rs. in the Eighth ward.
Mr. BLEEcxER-I like the report well enough Is far
1t goes but don't think goes far enough IL
that the Of the trustees the that
oontract was put In By 0she, persons aud upon look
in by the latter cent under those OF the con-
tractors Now, there must b. some mnu Understanding
about this matter therefore move that the per
cent be taken OF the present bill that may DO made
as low Is the other contract and thea shall not OPP
pose the report.
Mr. ESos said that the trustees Of the Eighth ward
whom last they applied asked for ST. 900 now, IL seems
they were willing to eompromss for $500, which he
from not having . uniform system Of selecting
books IN stationery for all the ward schools. Some
sF nis ,, ana teachers purchase So hs
the of additional grants being called for lie vas
therefore the duty Of the Board to adopt uniform
system in regard to the seectc and OF
and stationery,
After soms further debate, the report accepted
and the resolution adopted.
From the committee, In favor OF appropriatfug
s228 of house in Thomas street, to orgsnzs
school FOR colorsd children. Adopted.
aEighth WsrdA resolution presented to spproprt
tie Of 81 600 to make certain detcis ncies for
rsctng school house in Clark street. in the Eighth
The Free ACADEMY A report from the Executive
Committee was presented, recommending sppsopris.
sn, for s 81
the payment Of certain claims on the lnsttution aus
that sddito nal tutor in history and bellies letters
be appointed; and that Edward c. Marshall shall re-
ceive that appointment, at . salary Of $500.
After soma de bate, Mr. Marshsll was una aimously
Some other resolutions In relation to the Free AGA
DENY, were adopted amongst which was one to appro-
pirate So, 600 for ftsns up the Free Academy.
mir Inn 70
c. Pell, Epq., read, congratulatng the Board on
the bshment Of the Free Academy and sociosing
Piled in procuring prize medal to be awarded at the
annual examination Of the scholars, aud requesting
the President to act as one OF the trustees OF the same
The following 10 copy OF Mr.. Pclfs letter.
New YoaK, Feb. IL, 1sao.
DEAR Sin Tho establishment Of an academy to
educate gratutousy In the higher branches OF leara
ing boys who have studied the rudimens In our com
mon schools, il new and important feature in our
system Of public instruction.
manner in which this noble work has been accom-.
pi.hed - we'll % to present . constant stimulus to
exertion the psrt OF the scholars am DESTROYS to
found annual Testimonial Of merit.
Herewith Is enclosed to your order the sum OF nve
hundred dollars to be and the interest applied
to the procuring of prize medal to be awarded At ths
annual examination Of the scholars. win ask Of you
the favor to act trustee Of this fund.- in company
with the President Of the Free Academy and one ether
gentleman, to be selected by yourselves The oondt-
tans upsn which the testimonial shall be awarded
whether to the best general scholar or to mark
p3Onolepcy In any particular Dr8uCu Ol lsAxntuk-i
prefer to leave with the trustees
1t will give me pleasure to be informed that my pro.
position 10 favoraby received by yourself and the Pre-
sdent Of the Academy, to whom viii beg you to make
1t known.
With sentiments Of high respect and regard, an
your obedient servant,
tSignsd) DUNCAN c. PELL.
RoBERr KELLY, Eeq President
Board Of Education, New York.
The following resolutions were then adopted
Resolved, That the Board Of Education highly sp-
preciate the purposes and hberality Of Duncan c.
Pel Esq, in making the donation Of $780, accompany
ing his oemmL noation to the President Of the Board
Of the date Of February 18th, 1S49.
Resolved, That 1t be referred to the Executive Com
mittee for the care government, and management Of
the Free Academy to take into consideration the COM
muncstion Of Mr. Pe, and TO report what action they
would advise the Board to take In the premises.
resolution to increaee tho salary Of the Clerk to the
Board in consequence Of the very arauous duties Of
his situation, and the faithful in which he dis
charges them, referred to the appropriate COM
mittes.
Observation-Disclosures C. Boyle was appointed
Photographer to the Free Academy at salary OF $500
. year.
The Board then adjourned.
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