Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-06-03


holden at the State House, Tue sday.
William II. Crans:on, Esq Moderator,
presiding.
William II. Cranston, whig, was
elected Moderator for the ensuing year
over christopher c. Perry, Iocoloco, by
80 majority.
The whole day was occupied in voting
for members Of the Town Council three
sets Of candidates being in nomination.
The following resolutions were read
and for the purpose Of giving fair notice
ofthem to the freemen, the time Of action
upon them was fixed at 3 o'clock, when
they were taken up and discussed a,
considerable length and passed by
very large majority.
RESOLVED, As a sense OF this meeting,
That all Legislation that sacrifices the
interest and welfare OF whole communi-
ties, the better TO guard against the in
firmities, or the vices OF the few, is at
war with the great principles upon
which are erected all our National and
state Institutions, and repugnant to a
Republican form OF Government.
Resolred, That the License Laws
heretofore passed by the General As
sembly, if duly enforced, were altogether
sufficient 10 control the evils arising from
tho traffic in intoxicating Liquors so far
as that desirable object can be obtained
by Legislative action.
Resoi red, that the recent Act passed
by the General Assembly, entitled "An
Act for the suppression Of Drinking
houses and Tipping Shops" promu-
gates new and extraordinary principles
OF legislation, in violation OF the cons,i.
tuition Of the United States,
Resolved, that whilst we challenge com
parision with any town OF equal popu-
iation in New England, on the point
sobriety in:the use Of liquors we feel.
and deeply feel, that the act in qucs.
ton aims fatal blow TO the prosperity
Of this town, and will by turning sum-
mer visitors to other Watering places,
greatly diminish the value OF its real es-
tate and the anual revenue OF the town.
Resoioed, That our Senator and Rep
rescntatives be requested TO use their
united and best eXertions 10 procure the
repeal OF said Act or at least secure lor
this town an entire exemption from, or
suspension of its operation for one year.
The following report Of the School
Committee was read and received:
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT.
The Public School Committee, in
bringing their labors to close for the
current year, beg leave respectfully to
submit the following report
There are now in successful operation
seventeen schools under the charge of
your committee, viz: .
Two Senior departments with
seats for 200
Two Grammer Schools. having an
intermediate department annexed
with seats Tor l72
Two Grammer Schools, l20
Two intermediate Do 1870
Seven Primary Do 42O
One lor boys exclusively so
One for Colored Children so
1882
Making convenient accommodation
for eleven hundred and thirty two schol-
ars. These schools are taught by five
male and thirteen female teachers, whose
aggregate salaries have amounted TO four
thousand, six hundred and fifty one dol
lars and fifty cents.
The teachers have been faithful in the
discharge Of their duties, and the schol-
ars generally have made satisfactory
progress. The moral tone of the schools
has been raised, rendering corporal
punishment less frequently necessary
in all, and from some it has been entirely
banished.
We would again call the attention Of
Parents and Guardians to the evil OF
irregularity in attendance, noticed IN !
former reports, as one OF serious mag.
nitude, and although it has sensbly di
minished. there is room Tor improve
ment.
We earnestly entreat parents to be-
ware OF too liberal indulgence in this re.
spect; the early habits >ol punctualty |
and discipline are Of great importance
in our schools, and the committee cannot
too strongly urge it upon your favorable
consideration.
Since the occupancy Of the new school
house, the room vacated in mill street
has been opened Tor an intermediate
school and teacher appointed with a
Salary OF two hundred dollars; two
assistants have also to be provided for
and the expense officiating the new house
which, together with some necessary
repairs, will require, cay nbou, six hun
dred dollars, which is oil the additional
needed for the ensuing
year. ns
In compliance with the Recommended.
.on OF the committee in their las, annual VI