The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-09

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held in the corporation clerks Office on Tuesday
last. Present R. G. Bickle. president; I. Witt,
J. w. Nelson. Heber Ker, R. Guy, Jno B. Evans
P. B. Hoge, W. H. German, R. W. Burke.
number of accounts were allowed, amount
ing 10 $2,85908
The salary of Meade F. White for services as
attorney for the past six months was allowed, and
,ecial charges for opinions, referred to finance
committee.
On motion of W. J. Nelson, leave was granted
to Maj H. NJ. Bell, representing the public school
trustees of the city of Staunton, to make state
ment in reference to the free schools of Stanton
and asking the co operation Of the council in en-
larging the educational facilities, and classifying
aud grazing the schools. into primary, interme
date and high departments. Maj. Bell present
ed his views in writing, which contemplate an ar
with the trustees of Staunten Acade-
my building on certain conditions, by which that
property would pass under the control of the
representatives of the city of Staunton, to be i'm
proved and remoddled by the city in such man
ner as to accommodate at least $50 pupils, and to
make such additions, from time to time, as the
educational wants of tho city might demand
To carry out the Interior objects of the free
school trustees, it was recommended that the
council take steps to obtain the vacant lot adjoin-
ing the academy grounds, either by negotiation
for purchase or condemnation. The amount now
paid by the city for the rent of houses for white
school purposes was $720, representing at per
cent ST., 900, and these buildings were entirely
unsuited for the purposes they are now being
used He suggested that application be made to
the circuit court for transfer of the Shayer's
fund, 81 1000. now loaned in equal amounts to the
Staunton Academy, Augusta Female Seminary,
Virginia Female Institute and Wesleyan Female
Institute on the condition that each educate
three of the poor children Of the city an equiv
alent for the int est thereon and that it be SO
directed as to contribute to the general education
of the poor children o. the city, for which pur-
pose the bequest was originally made. The COM
mttees idea contemplated the establishment Of
first class graded schools and to offer facilities
to pupils from the country, as we'll as city, on
certain prescribed conditions.
DR.. Sears, the agent of the Peabody fund, con-
tributes now 81, 500 to the free schools Of Saun-
ton This is done with the understanding on
his part, that the schools will eventually be gla
ded and classified, and made to conform to an adj
vanced idea of the system. If this be done, the
appropriations will be increased If not, at
least one-third of the amount now contributed,
will be Withdrawn. The paper presents num-
Der of wise, practical suggestions, looking to the
establishment of system of education, under
free school law, that will compare favorably with
those of Richmond and Lynchburg, which have
solely to get the benefit of the cheap educational
advantages presented. We have not the space
to give this week, synopsis of the paper,
which is signed by H. N. Bell, NJ. P. Funkhous
er and Jas H. Blackley, committee. representing
the city board of school trustees including in
addition to the committee, P. B. Hoge, John B.
Scherer, and W. ]. Nelson.
Mr.. Evans remarked that this was the first i'm
portant step yet taken in a matter that deeply
affected the future of the city, and moved that q
committee of three be appointed to consider the
various matters brought to the attention of the
Council by Maj. Bell and report their action as
speedily rs practicable.
The President appointed Jno. B. Evans. L. H.
H Stuart and R. W. Burke. the committee I'M
der The rssolution.
On motion of P. B Hoge, the President Of the
council, R. G. Bickle, Esq, added to the
committee as its chairman. Adopted.
Report of ]. NJ. Carol, city treasurer. was
presented, received and properly referred.
G. Fl. Hudson, overseer of poor for I'd Ward
made his report of ex pc iditures for last month,
and asked an appropriation of $l28.28 for the
current month"; Adopted.
Ed Hall, overseer of poor for LIST. Ward, pre-
sented his report for last month and asked an
appropriation Of $1lO for current month. Adpt.
Mr. Burke called attention to the fact that
there was pauper in the city from Petersburg
W. Vs., and wished to know what disposition
should be made of her.
Mr.. German offered resolution appropriating
$65 10 be expended by E. Hall overseer of poor,
in providing transportation for said pauper to
Petersburg, or so much of the amount as was
necessary, and report to council.
In connection with this subject Mr.. Burke
stated that there should be some better provision
made for the care and comfort of the poor than
now existed. The authorities have suitable
place for them and it was difficult sometimes to
procure accommodations,
communication was received from J. 7. Par
rent, chief cf police, asking leave to withdraw
his resignation of that Office. Granted This
action was taken by Mr.. Parent in response to
a numerously signed petition of the citizens,
that he continue in the Office
A petition of G.. NJ. Harrison, administrator of
F. Scheffer, decd, asking the refunding of GER
tain taxes, was referred to finance committee.
A petition, numerously signed, was presented
asking a change in the market law, which was
read on motion Of Mr.. German. Referred to
market committee.
A petition was presented from Mr.. Eachard,
asking for the rslaying by the city of $50 feet of
water pipe at north end of Lewis street, taken up.
by the city. Received, and petition allowed.
Mr.. Nelson, from committee on ordinance, re-
ported an ordinance creating the Office of City
Engineer. Referred.
Also, an ordinance as to weigh master and hay
scales. Referred.
An account from the Fire Company, of $45 ex-
pended for is ireman's belts, was presented and