Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-08-18

manner III Whlcn the state appropriation was
divided showing that the salary of the super
intendent did not lessen the appropriation to
the schools of the county; that our taxes were
not increased by the same, and then detailed
briefly what he had done.
After some further discussion the question
was called and substitute lost by vote of yeas,
23-nays, 80. The resolution was adopted.
H. l.. Scott moved to adjourn, sine die. Lost,
23-nayS, so.
The ninth resolution was adopted
The tenth resolution was read, and motion
made to amend, by inserting $1,000 as the sala-
ry of the county superintendent H. Booth
moved to amend the amendment, by adding
| S500-making 81 500, which was carried by
vote of yeas, 29-nays, 81, and the resoll-
ton adopted rs amended.
Resolved That general Intelligence among
the people is the only guaranty of our institu-
tionS
Resolved, That We recognize in the common
school system, a scheme well calculated to
SubServe the educational interests of our state
if properly modified and carefully carried out
| Resolved, That by throwing the burden of
education on each separate district, the gener-
al character of our common school system is
destroyed as we'll as its general utility That
we believe the leading and chief principle in
our common school system to be-ihaf tie pro-
| pcrfu Of the State shall edRcqte her children !;
and that all shall be taxed alike for this pur-
| pose.
| Resolved, That the views expressed in our
county Superintendents report on the iuequali-
1 ty and therefore uufairness of our present mode
of taxation for school purposes, meets our APP
] mr. l1ST nd of in vioX dcfa in,
our school law, more than all else defeats its
general usefulness
| Resolved, That as a convention. represent
/ ing the common interests of Bradford county.
We respectfully but earnestly call the attention
/ of the head of the school department at Har-
risburg. TO this question for decision: trust
/ in" 10 his deep sympathy for the success of our
common school system his perfect knowledge
of the original design, and thorough acquain-
tance with the present working of this public
enterprise.
Resolved, That We request our representa-
tiveS 10 take such steps in this matter as our
interests and their duty to the whole county re-
/ quires and il they do not heed this admoniton
/ We viii see that their places are filled BY more
/ faithful men
/ Resolved, That we believe that our common
J
/ long as the Secretary of the Commonwealth is
AT it> head aud that we recommend a speedy
separation and q distinct organization of the
school department
( Resolved, That the present deficiency of our
/ schools is mainly attributable to the absence
/ of good teachers and as temporary eNpedi-
ent TO improve them, we request our county
superintendent to hold or cause TO 6e held in
/ - ,af Sba L.
/ SrTTvrE of FIVE days duration. This TO be an
additional duty 10 be imposed upon that Of
fee.
/ Resolved. That we believe if the whole de-
/ sign Of our school law. the intention Of the
con"ty Superiatendency. and the pay of that
! officer was fuliy understood. our school system
/ would meet with little opposition. This would
induce is officer TO work better, aud make the
! whole more useful. Confident as We are there
/ fore Of the great benefit resulting therefrom,
We request our superintendent to lecture on,
! aud explain this subject in every school house
! IN the coanty where the people will come TO
/ hear him.
Resolved, That we believe the duties Of the
county superintendent of this county 10 he more
severe, requiring as much mental and more
physical labor than any other county superin-
tchotht III Tue State alG seeing also thaI
through the mUnifcynce Of our Legislature the
salary Of This Officer does not increase our tax,
does not diminish in any degree onr share of
| the state appropriation to the schools of this
county, and is in no wise any additional cost 10
the eouuty Or lis taxpayers, we Increase the
salary Of our county superintendent 10 fifteen
hundred dollars per anEum.
On motion adjourned
| hereby certify the above and foregoing 10
he a correct copy of the resolutions passed in
convention Of directors Of Bradford county.
held July 2Sih. 1885. .. J. CaUBBUoK.