Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-30
SCHOOL ExAMIsAmoS.-The CITY Dis

Perry street, we're examined by the eoumit,es
APPOINTED ty the Board. which closed the win.
ter term. We avaiIed ourself Of the oppor tu-
nifty Of being present and witnessing the man
ner OF conducting the examination exercises.
There were but two c!Ssses examined in the
aiternoon-in PhyIology and Algebra. and
though the glasses were not 40 large as We had
expected to see, the examination was of the
most satisfactory character, We speak-not
supsrfieiaiiy. but from . nowlsdge Of the
fact. The scholars passed through the ordeal
with that degree OF readiness and frmnes.
which not only indicates a certain nowledge
of the sutjs sct in haLd. but shows that they
have been trained ty the best of teachers.
There is manner Il doubt but that the scho.-
ars Of tbs District are in good hands.
After thorough examination Of the above
named classes, conducted by Miss Phillips and
Mr.. kssel, defamation was introduced, al
iording pleasant entertainment.
1t appears that Mr.. Kissell had offered
handsome pr re to the girl and boy who should
write the best letter--psnmanship, compost
lion. style, etc. oil considered.
& e ,l.Inittee appointed several days
ago T. examine the productions, which, Of
tached and after careful perusal and examna-
,ion awarded the prizes to Miss Carrie Brock
and Master Thomas Macon. Several other let
ters were highly commended. The prizes were
two lar ge Dictionaries.
The school was then addressed by Rev. Mr.
Powers, b. l.. Shorev, E.q, Rev, Mr.. Wander
veer Judge Grant in very pertinent and in.
terssting manner. John Collins, Esq, called
for an expression Of Tie school, which was
heartily given In favor Of the teachers
The examination was attended by large
number Of parents and friends of education
who were highly entertained with the exer
-ises-so much so that the hour OF six had ar.
rived before it was welcome. The Summer
term commences one week from next Monday.
and it is to lie hoped that the attendance will
be large Parents should not allow such noble
opportunities for educating Their children to
pass.
TAX PAYERS MEETING.--Pursuant to
cal,, the citizens OF davenport met at LeCisire
Hall last evening. to take into consideration
the question Of taking some action relative to
the reduction oi city taxes and obtaining some
reduction upon the interest of tie city bonds
The meeting was pretty largely attended AMI
on notion Of DIR. Burtis, L. s. Viele, e. a., was
called to the Chair, and Aod. H. Sanders
ana d. N. Richardson were appointed Secre-
tarics.
Mr.. Hubbell was called upon to address the
meeting. lie gave synopsis OF the financial
condition OF the city; advocated the procuring
of the $50, 900 worth of stock bslon ging to the
city, now 10 the hands oil the Chicago d. Rock
Island Railroad Co., to apply on city indebted
ness, also to bring bond holders TO term. b,
refusing to levy any tax for the present year
to paw the interest on the city b, nds. He ar
gued that it was impossible to meet the inter
est now due, and that falling due during tie
year ensuing, aud that such positive action
should be had as would bring u atters down to
a living basis
The following resolutions were presented by
write them
WHEREAS, The city Of Davenport, as a cor
poration body, from causes unnecessary to
mention, has become involved by the Issue ot
bonded obligations 10 an extent which We can
only contemplate In utter hope.essEess ; and
WHEREAS, From effort to sustain the in
tegrity OF the city, homes OF many OF our cit
iz.ns have been sold foi taxes ami
WHEREAS, From the general arrangement OF
every kind Of business, We feel the taxation
oppressive beyond endurance, more especially
in the view. that OUT abinLy to meet these ob.
legation. become less and less from year to
year; and
WAE9EAs, We can see no reasonable nope
for reilef, excepting through q comproullse
with our creditors Therefore be it
hesol0ed That our City Council make no
levy on the assessment of 1861, other than
necessary to liq' ida,e the floating dett and
carry ON economical city government
Resolued, That We, citizens OF Dav nport,
have no disao-ition to avoid in any way. fair
and honorable adjustment with the creditors
Of our city. but are forced TO these measures
by oppressive and ut]ust taxation. Our reti
tioEs tor redress Of grievances. have been re-
jected by our City Council. and further for
bearaAce ceases to be a virtue.
Mr.. Dow was called for. and spoke to the
resolutions. lie was in favor Of standing up to
the obligations incurred ty the city in over,
pa, ticuier whether the bonds were issue ul-
constitutionaliy or not though he was strong
~ in favor Of making some adjustment with
bOnA he lHerS t1F 1h. ya1u.tiOD nf iuto
reasonable fgure-say five per cent.-whch
interest he thought the city could tay. and
which he thought the bond holders would re
ceve il approached IN the proper msnner,rst
er than 60 to law for the recovery Of the came
He wac oppes sed to anything like Reputation
in any form, and hoped that such step would
never be taken-tbat no such blot would ever
be made upon our city.
Add. II. Sanders moved to amend the fret
resolution 90 as to make it read:
Hesolued. That our City Council make no
levy On the assessment Of 1861, except to fur.
nj, h Tor the payment OF the aunus ! interest on
bonde debt at rate OF per cent. for the en-.
suing year, aud 10 liquidate the floating deb.
and carry on an economical city government
A. G. Fulton addressed the meeting, and Of.
ferred an amendment to the above, the effec,
OF which was to raise tax OF only FIVE per
cent. on the assessment Of 1861, for any pur
pose.
Mr. Squires aud Mr. Havil.pd addressed e.
NEE ing in iavol OF Mr.. Futon's amendment
Mr.. J. I. Lane opposed the amendment he