Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-11


classes just named there very good class i'll the History
of the United States We trust from the interest which Thu
class has taken in this study that it will lay the foundation
of good taste for historical matters. The pupils
required to commit any part Of the text to memory, but
associate such heads the estimation Of the teacher
make on their minds the most permanent impression.
We have three different classes in grammar. The
advanced Of these anayzng Thompsons Seasons thu
Others who mostly young studying the simple
to our classes IN orthosraphy most OF the younger scho
heard several times each day Miss Grsham has spared
pains in drilling her pupils in this very important branch
Her department, would here remark is in eXcellen
condition. We feel duty to say to yOu gentlemen tina
you not fully how arduous the duties OF this lad,
arc and how conscenouy she endeayos perform them
1t has generally been thought by Boards of Directors
that s very easy matter to govern and instruct our uve
nile department but in estimation it is by far the
important charge in the institution, precedes and lay
the foundation for all that follow. We trust that yor
will hereafter visit this department when you honor witt
your calls and then candid decide whether overesat
its abors and importance. You probably not aware THAI
Miss Grisham has the entire charge of from thirty to forty
pupils ten fifteen of whom she has the continued task
teaching the alphabet; and class has she the gratifca
ton of instrctng after read i'll the Third Reader Al
present she has but twelve who cannot read somewhat intel
ligibly.
attention is given correct which
of the greatest bors the school, Most of the advanced
scholars select their for reading and are taught
read them as correctly and pointedly as possible.
1t is our opinion, gentlemen that the school is now in
condition in which the study of the French language might
be protaby commenced class of from twelve fifteen
might be instructed at expense of about one hundred
dollars per annu. Such class would but slightly interrupt
any Of present plans and would be carrying out your
original designs with reference to the school, AS you have
wished the school to occupy high position and dealt
with it most generously trust you will not
the Importance Of things proposed in this report by the
rule of dollars and We feel confident gentle
men, that you will not.
Within the past year very important improvements
have been made: fine fence has been built the
premises commodots brick residence has been erected
for your Superintendent where he resides and has
Of the property well the SCHOOL, the grounds
also, have been very much mproved-those around the
main building having been laid out in neat flower garden
which attended by the teachers and pupils during their
times Of recreation By these is hoped that will
be able to insti into all who attend the school taste for
plants and flowers and teach them the dignity of industry.
The above improvements have very materially increased
the expenses of the Institution the past year The annual
expenditure for carrying the school (omtng the improve
ments on property does not exceed 81 $780, for which
about ITO pupils receive instruction costing under
f11 per annum each little less than 81 20 per month
But Treasurer has probably given you full report
finances it is needless to say any this subject
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS S. BREEs, Superintendent.
The Committee on Finance made the follow
ing report:
Considering that the imposed last year not than
sufficient the expenses of the Corporation and Pub
lie School, recommend that the same tax be MAIN
tanned for the present year. l.. +. ANDERSON, Chm.
The above report was, on motion, duly ap-
proved.
On motion of Mr.. Fleming,
Resored, That the Corporation and School Taxes be and
remain the for the expressed in Ordi
nance No. ST, approved July oath, 1862.
The yeas and nays being taken on said mo-
ton the result was us follows:
Ieas-Messrs Gourdain, Fleming Raglan,
Anderson, Evans and Guyther-G.
Nays-0.
On motion of Mr.. Raglan, it was
Resoire1, That the of hundred and fifty dollars
is hereby appropriated for the of Meser Fire Com
any No for the purpose of keeping the engine in good
Order &c. during the yearo be paid the President of the
Company, follows Fifty dollars the present time fifty
dollars in six months from the first day Of last May and
fifty dollars on the first day of May, 1851
On motion Of Mr.. Raglan, it was
Resored, That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to
purchase lot adjoining the Corporation Grave Yard the
best terms he can obain-to depository Of dead
beasts.
On motion of Mr.. Fleming, the Ordinance
relative to Dogs, approved 10th July, 1847, was
ordered to be re-published
Council adjourned.
Approved, V.D. TERREBONNE
Certified, l.. 5. ALLAN, Clerk. Mayor.
No IS. An Ordinance relative to Dogs.
Be ordained By the Mayor and Trustees ofMe Torn
Of TAjod0r That every person keeping on his or her
premises more than two dogs, shall pay each dog Of
two dollars to the Collector of the town. Immediately after
the PRONUNCIATION Of this ordnanceand pay said tax
ally to said officer.
SEC. Be 1t FURTHER ordained, &c. That the proprietor
Of every dog shall put good and substantial collar with the
intls OF ms or her name thereon and in such manner
that shall be legble the neck Of every dog by him
her owned or kept under the penalty of fine of five dollars
SEC 3. Be it further ordained dc, That it shall be and
hereby is made the duty of the town Constable kill Or
cause to be destroyed all Dogs slus any of the canine
species found running at large in the Streets unaccompanie
by its master for which he shall be and is hereby allowed
fifty cents for dog, slut, ETC., killed by him
moved to the place designated for that purpose to be paid
by the master Of said ANIMAL and in default Of the MASTER
by the Corporation.
Sec. 4. Be itttter orai,,ed de-, That it shall be the
DUTY Of the town Collector Immediately after the prouga
ton OF this ordinance, to all the dogs within the limits
Of the town Of Thibodaux and collect the imposed
number of dogs owned by him. in his possession owned
on his premises shall be subject fine of dollars.
SEC. 5. Be 1t ftrAter oruied dc, That all laws,
nances resolutions etc. these presents contrary be and
the same are hereby repealed and abrogated.
+. W. BLAKE, Clerk.
Approved, 18th July, 1917. LOUIS BUSH Mayor