The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23

The following preamble and resolution was adopted
Whereas, Happears that Mr.. VIM. H. Wood, principal
designed to exhibit the localities Of ell the prominent
events in the early history Of the United States and in
debly to impress these and the facts themselves upon
the mind, capable by its being also applied general
history and very much to facilitate tho teaching OF this
Resolved That tie COMMITTEES on the Cou.se of Studies
and School Books be requested to investigate its
to superior merit with view to Its cton into the
schools under the supervision of this Board deemed
desirable, and report thereon.
CONCENTRATIONS, APPLICATIONS ETC.
Communication from the school officers Of the Fiji
building schcolhouse in Twelfth street. according to
plans, &c.. approved by the Board of Education. Re-
Application of the school officers Of the Seventh ward
for appropriation for raising and putting class
in Ward School No 2. Referred to Committee on Re
pairs.
Application Of the school Officers OF the Thirteenth
ward for an appropriation 70 ut up AMI furnish Ward
School No. 4. Referred TO Finance Committee.
Nomination Of George p. Nelson Commi ssioner for
the Ninth ward in place OF James W. Bush, resigned.
Referred TO Committee on Elections and Qualifications
Application of the school officers Of the Nineteenth
ward LOT Of S22 800 for the erection Of
Ward School No street. Nineteenth ward
Referred TO Finance Committee.
Application Of the school officers of the Seventh ward
for an appropriation of 1925 for panoorte. Referred
TO Committee on School Books.
report Of the Inspectors Of Common Schools IN the
Twentsth ward relative to the condition Of the schools
in that ward, the number of scholars the accommoda
tions, &c ordered on fle
long communication from the School Officers Of
the twentieth ward ia relation 10 the dooe TO the
school house in Twenty eighth street, Ninth
nue., notion referred to the Finance Committee
remob STRANGE was received from Edward Lnnen,
stating that the contract for the erection Of school
house in the Twenty second ward, awarded TO
another whose bid higher than his Referred to
Committee Salaries and Offices.
communication from s. u. Mouton, Trustee Of the
Nineteenth ward, In reiaton n tire salaries OF the
teachers in that ward referred to the Committee
Salaries and Offices.
petition Of John Fipner calling the attention OF tho
Board to a new system OF gas economies, whereby a
greatly improved light is obtained at reduced cost
referred 10 the Committee on Repairs.
The report Of the City Superintendent for the month
Of January, was laid on the table and ordered to DO
printed
Report Of the Auditing Committee submitting bills for
sundry expenses, amounting 70 81 42b 75 the Board
Adopted
Report OF the Executive Committee Normal Schools
relative to the more effective management, and suo-
hitting resolution appointing Miss susan Wright Wee
Principal Of the Female Normal school, at a salary OF
500 per annum. Adopted.
Report OF the Finance Committee-ln favor Of an APP
propaioE Of $4,000 for the shop Of the B5ai OF Edu
cation. Adopted
Report OF the Finance Commit, &C. Rec diug an
appropriation of s120 900 for he Depository, with
amendment to the bylaws. Adopted.
The Board adjourned to the neIt stated meeting.