The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-12-10
The Public Schools.


srs Of The City of Norfolk, held on the oh
December, 1859, 1t was decided, to publish
in the newspapers Of this city, the following
informs alton aud explanation, in relation to
ear Public Schools, which the Commi ssisn-
ers osnsidsr due, at this crisis, and which
must strengthen the confidence of the COM
muuity, in those noble Institutions.
There are, at this time, in the Public
Schools Of this City above 500 pupils 200
OF that number, FIR &c pupils, who but for
these Institutions. would be utterly without
the means of proper instruction-the pu-
pills In these Schools are now enjoying the
most comfortable circumstances, the high.
est educational advantas es, and are ma king
rapid progress in that course of preparation
which must fit them for future usefulness
and honor, No enterprise, ever undertaken
In our city, was undertaken with sublimer
object In view-encountered in its Progr ess,
more discouraging ciIc9mstances-or has
demonstrated to this community more graf
living results than our Pablie Schools; and
as this epoch In their history, they chal.
lepge the closest scrutiny of the public into
their economy, discipline and management,
which the Commissioners are assured would
win the plaudit Of approval from the most
relustant minds.
The Public Schools of this City are under
the immediate direction and control of sig
teen Teachers, who have entered into writ
ten contracts, tOr the term of ten months
from the 18th September, 1859. These teach
ers have satisfactorily developed their scho-
larly attachments correct principles and hon.
orable depoi tment under the watchful su-
peYvision of one who, devoted flesh and fell,
sinew and limb, body and mind, to the inter
nj tat n hat ha
first and foremost to apply the remedy, up
on the discovery Of the slightest dsreliotion
in sentiment or duty.
1t is considered proper by the Commits
sioners, that the names and stations Of the
Teachers In the Public Schools, be here
given, with the assurance, that they are in
dividually and collectively, highly deserving
o.. the confidence and approval Of this com
muuity.
DlsrRIpr SCHOOL, No. l..
Oliver N. Fletcher, Rector.
hr. Fletcher has been for or s years, a
resident of Norfolk City. He is a native of
the State of New York.
William Rober tson, Assistant Male Teach
or.
Mr.. Robertson Ia native of Norfolk Coun
ty, Va.
Miss Fl. Hubbard, native of Philadel-
phia.
Miss Sarah GrAvss, native of n orfolk
City.
DIsrRICr ScuooL, No.2.
VIM B Rodman, Rector.
Mr. Rodman is native of Portsmouth
Va, and was educated in our midst.
William G. Driver, Assistant Male Teach
er.
Mr. Driver is native of Nansemond Coun-
ty, Va.
q. Miss A Perry native of New Jersey.
Mrs l. ii Hutchinson, OF Norfolk City.
DIsrRlor SCHOOL No. 3.
WIN NJ Pettis, Rector.
Alr Pettis is q native of Wiiliamsbar z,
Virginia, and long a resident in Norfolk and
vicinity.
Miss Mary Il Fatherly,a native of Norfolk
City.
Miss Eveline Foster, of Kentucky.
Miss Annie Foster, OF Kentucky.
DIsrRIor SoRooL, No. 4.
Jas B Fisher, of Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Wight, Of Charles City County
Va.
Miss Is. Lowell, resident OF Norfolk City
in the family Of her brother, VIM A Lowell
Esq.
Miss Lissie Crosset, from New Jersey.
Atteste, o.
.-.I. THOMAS G TABB.