Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-24
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ting the masses Of the people, but believed tnat
NE time employed In studying Latin, could be !
better employed studying other branches.
Col. Moore was not opposed TO the study OF the
languages in our schools, but thought that some |
more practical laneuago-0erman or French
should be introduced, instead Of Latin.
Mr.. McAllister moved to amend the resolution
| by inserting the words, "German and French,
after the word "IAatn."
Col Hesler thought they were carrying the
matter a little too far. The English language is
and always will be the universal commercial Lam
Rusge, and knowledge of Lain is essential to the
i Correct understanding Of the English language.
Mr.. McAllister then withdrew his amendment.
T. Mr. Higgins, In an able and effectiye speech
advocated at length, the adoption OF the report
1 DR. ShoTiledge was opposed to introducing
Latin, 20 the detriment OF other aud more impor-
/ tant studies, would surely be the case.
| Mr.. Smith thought that a knowledge of Latin
| served to elevate the mind, increase the under
standing, aud strengthen the intellect.
i Mr.. Pierce thought that in view of the tTansla-
Hon Of all the Important Latin works, knowl-
licdRe of the language wal rendered unnecessary.
* Mr. Speakman was opposed to introducing
Latin, while there was such need of practical
\ knowledge. lie considered the Germn prefeIa-
Il BE, but the English paramount TO ALL
III Mr.. Mclntire thought they had better lenounce
tho idea of introducing Latin, and pay more at
| tenton TO History, as the boys in No. l, that day.
had passed a miserable examination in this study.
II Mr. ADAMS aumltteu LnSs Dut CGleQ Mr.. Me-
intirs's attention to tue fact that Que boy named
Kecnan, answered correctly all the questions, in
| Ancient and Modern History, which were put 10
him, and displayed great proficiency in those
studies. THIS boy studies Latin under Rev.
Father Reilev, aud seemed to be the best posted
| boy in the school.
i TSe vote on The report aud resolution was then
called for, and the yeas and nays being called for
resulted as follows:
Ayes-Messrs. Adams, Baird. Child. Fraim,
HeIsler, Higgins, Hllles, II. NJ. jenkins, l. j. Jen-
kins. W. j. Morrow, McAlister, Rice and Smith
ID
Nays.Messrs. Coyle, Ferris, Griffin, Lynch
Moore, McIntire, Pierce. Palmer, Ruth, Roberts
Speakman, Shortedge ZebIey-l3
Lost Ivy a tie vote.
MIR. Higgins asked leave TO change his vote, and
have it recorded in the negative. Not granted.
On motion Of DR. ShoTtledge, the Secretary was
instructed to present to the City Council The
thanks OF the Board for bound copies of the CITY
Ordinances
The Committee ON No were authorized tc
have the roof repaired and the walls white
washed.
On motion of Mr.. FrAim, the committee o
Normal School were authorized TO employ teach
ers for the same, at a salary of $500 per annum.
Do motion of w. j. Morrow, committee wa
appointed to procure a die, and have struck off
appropriate silver medals as rewards OF merit 70
those scholars who had been punctual in attend
anee during the past school year.
Committee Messers. w. j. Morrow, Fraim ant
Ferris.
The resignation of Miss Harriet j. NsWlin
Principal of School No. s. was read and accepted
Mr.. Higgins moved that specisl committee o
, three be appointed to consider the propriety o
, Offering rewards for regular attendance and prof
cIency an scholarship Referred to the commute
, on procuring a die.
ORDERS:
! Robert Mcdonnell, 81; L. F.. Adair, a 81
I Boughman, Thomas Il Co, S24047; Stephen Da
Wis, $l3.47: Col. A. H. Grimshaw, S3o275; vii
helmina Mattison, So; SpeakmAn q Bros, 81 *
/. Jenkins & Atkinson, $635O; Floyd s. Blanklr
~; Springer, Morley & Cause, 90 5O ChAs War
! ner Il Co, $3.50; X. q. Fraim, g.
4 Ga motion, at l04O O'Clock, the Board ad
ijourned.