National Republican., 1873-04-03
THE cOLORHD SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
Meeting of this New BoaBd Last Night
Election OF Onrrrs-nIiscciiancsu Bu-i'

Meeting Of ths New BeaBd Last Might
Election OF Omrrrs-nIiscel liancsus Bg.i-
ness.
4 meeting Of the new board Of colored school
trustees was held last night OF the sumner school
building.
order and read the act Of Congress creating the
body, and read the names OF We appointees, all
OF whom were present.
Mr.. wormley moved that the Rev. Mr.. Perry
Ryder be declared president Of the board.
MT. Lewis moved that an election by ballot be
entered into.
Mr. vashon thought It would be advisable be.
fore entering into an election to ascertain what
ofiicers were to be elected.
The secretary stated that the officers would
consist ef president and vice president.
president.
Mr. Ferguson nominated Mr.. Henry Johnson
MI George b.. Fashon moved that the nolni-
Mr. Womley rose TO question Of privilege to
state before voting why he nominated Mr.. Ryder
Mr.. johnson arose 10 point Of order, stating
that hallotlns was going on aud discussion was
The Chair therefore ruled Mr.. womlcy out Of
order.
Mr.. A. G. Lewis said he hoped that the gentle
men would withhold their views Of the different
candidates as they would probably lead to dis
cussons which would not be pleasant.
| The election was then proceeded with the fol-
lowing being the result; Johnson I, Ryder 2.
Mr.. johnson was declared elected president
Mr. Ferguson moved that Mr. Ryder be De.
Mr.. Ryder objected, and asked that an election
| be held.
Mr.. Ferguson nominated Mr.. Ryder; Mr..
Womley nominated Mr.. Ferguson. vote was
taken, which stood-Ryder 9, Ferguson l. Mr..
Ryder was declared elected wee president.
The newly-elected Officers then took their
positions,
conferred and said he regarded his election as
an indorsement OF his course. (At this point Mr..
WoTmley excused himself and retired.)
be appointed 70 draft a series OF bylaws for the
government Of the bOanl. Adopted.
! The chair appointed Messrs. rashOn, Ryder
and Ferguson.
Mr. Lewis moved that the rule adopted by the
previous board towards Its employees remain
unchanged, Adopted.
The Chair introduced Mr.. Geo. T. Cook, super.
lntendent OF schools, who advised hearty CO.
operation on the part OF the members OF the
board In the work OF education. lie invited the
members to make tour through the different
schools and ascertain the workings therein.
Mr.. 4. Lewis moved that the name OF James
II. Shuman he dropped from the rolls as JanitOr
OF Loyeloy school building, In consequence Of
Ar. Ryder hoped Mr.. lewis would withhold
his motion until the matter OF his reported neg.
lect OF duty could be Investigated.
| Mr.. A. Lewis gave notice that he intends pre-
| senting at the next meeting q resolution re-
sclndlng the resolution apprOpriatng $500 for
the purpose OF purchasing portrait o. Hon.
|
to pay the teachers thslr salaries than TO use the
| public money for such purposes.
| The Chair stated he did not think II was In the
| province OF this board TO rescind a resolution
| passed by board gone out of existence. lie
| opposed the purchase Of the picture, and eX-
| pressed deslra at the last meeting Of the old
board that the funds OF the board be husbAnded.
Mr.. Sumner was his personal friend, but yet he
did not think the financial condition Of the treas
nry Of the board would allow any such eypeld,
| lture,
The Chair also hoped the resolution would bc
| Withdrawn.
| Mr.. Marshall thought the whole subject OF
lhnltors needed a thorough Investigation.
| Mr.. Ferguson moved the appointment OF q
/ committee, In connection with the superin-
tendcnt, 70 inquire into what was needed In the
| premises,
Mr.. Pope moved that the whole subject be laid
| over Tor the present, as the meeting was called
| for the purpose OF organization only.
| On motion OF Mr. W. Lewis. the resolution
was laid on the table.
Mr. A. Lewis asked II the meeting was called
for any other purpose than to organize; II so he
wonld offer his resolution at this time.
| The Chair stated that he was ready TO enter
| tain any mOuon that might be made.
Mr., Lewis therefore offered his resolution,
which was adopted and the resolution adopted
| by the old board, was rescinded,
Mr.. Pope offered resolution directing M.
Gray, the treasurer Of the old board, to turn over
TO the new treasurer all books and papers In his
| possess'oD belonging to the cOlOred schools.
| Adjourned.