New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-04
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
New ORLEANS, March 3, 1874

Charles w. BOOthby, James Brewster
George B. Loud, E. s. Stoddard, p. NJ.
Williams.
On motion. the reading of the minutes of
the previous meeting was dispensed with.
Under the rule of unfinished business, the
following preamble, resolution and indorse-
ment, submitted by Superintendent George
b. Loud, as chairman of the text book COM
mittee, was called up. and on motion re-
committed to the committee, viz:
WHEREAS, In many parishes OF the State,
the Independent series Of readers and spell
ers are generally used, and in some parishes
have been in exclusive use since the estab
lishment of our public school system; and
Whereas, There are in some cases reasons
not applying generally 20 the State tor
making such selection
Resolced, That the Iudependen. series of
readers and spoilers be added to The list of
books recommended for use in the public
schools of this State, by the State Board OF
Education. at the July session O! the past
year.
ENDORSEMENT.
FEBRrARr %. 1874.
COMMITTEES on TEXT books report favoya.
bly, OF the within resolution.
GEORGE Z. LOUD.
Chairman Committee on Text Books.
Under The same rule as the above, the
following report Of the special committee,
George b. Loud. chairmans was called up
and adopted:
OFF,c. STATE Board OF EorsafIos,l
New Orleans. February "a. 1874. !
To .hs President and Members Q: the State Board
o. Education
GENTLEMENAYour committee appointed
90 devise a plan for the commemoration of
the era in the history of the State OF Louise
lana when by constitution, legislative ca
actment and fact. system OF public educa-
ton for all OF her children was provided.
without regard to race, color or previous
condition, respectfully submit for your con.
siGeration the following description Ut a
medal, which in design and legend crystal
ICES the thoughts suggested by che facts We
desire to commemorate.
Promising the same with the remark that
the practice OF commemorative important
events. and the perpetuatior OF great
achievements which have marked the lives
of men and nations, antedate the Christian
era Some of the most interesting features
of Egyptian life and history have been
gathered from the medals of that nation.
In the hands OF those skilled in numisma-
tology they have been the means of lifting
the veil of mystery with which the cycles
OF time had draped the history OF the people
that made them.
The Grecian and Roman medals are preg-
nant with meaning, and in their rich and
delicate designs are macvels OF exquisite
taste and simple beauty. These medals.
with which rulers and kings rewarded the
meritorious deeds of faithful citizens or
commemorated important Aationa. events.
are treasured souvenirs.
The crosses OF the Legion Of Honor OF
France and the iron cross OF Germany: the
war medals OF our own country; the prize
medals OF our universities, establish prece.
dents which warrant the State board il
concentrating this, one of the grandes.
events in the history of our State.
The medal submitted for your action en-
| bodies the following named characteristics:
! a Maltese cross: medallion in bas relief
resting in its centre: pelican and young on
the upright of this cross: crescent and rays
O! Che sun.
The cross. a symbol OF Christianity. marks
, the agency which, above all others. has
! produced the event VIC wish 20 commem
crate. Christ knew II" difference in men,
His teachings 1900 years ago are now cul'
! mina,ing. He plotted ouc the lines that
! divided the races o: men. To-day we
| gather their children in the same school.
On tie area of the diverse Of the medal
! lion the Goddess OF Wisdom. with FURNISHED
shield up!ifted. polished shat: in hand
stands guarding the Goddess OF Liberty,
who sits in perfect security. AZ her side a
cornucopia significantly indicates abun
|
| cation. plow. globe and scrolls. are grouped
! on her right. On the exergue Of the medal
lion the legend. Education. the Guardian
! of Liberty" estate of louisiana" Is sin
/ guiarlv expressive and appropriate. TIE
| pelican feeding her young is suggestive anC
| in harmony with the even: .ye commemo
rate. The sun and the crcscen: are 10 ma
ture VIVA. Christianity and education are
! 10 humanity. The latter. like the former
ctn In ,-ciyar,ai NraNa motto
! "Justicc, Union and Confidence" Is n,
! !onse a myth. on the contrary q glorious
| reality, and viii. under the new regime. in
auyurated in thi. State. prove blessed
| trinity that will bin! the heats of our peo
| pie to her with CORDS al devotio. and at.ec
! tior that nothing can sever.
On the reverse of the modal. engraved OF
| the arms Of the cross. will be found the fol
lowing: "COnstitution OF 1868. acts OF 1858
1869. $50, 1871. 1872 and 1873"
On the reverse of the medallion the name
rank and service of such officer is to be in
! scribed OK engraved as the State board ma!
I designate.
Your committee also forward. with thi'
report. a medal II cod. OF which the ab0v'
is :. description.
! GEORGE i. LOUD, Chairman.
On motion of Superintendent Stoddart
the president of the board was requested Il
announce, as early as practicable, thu
names of Che officers to be designated by
the board to be Inscribed on the medals.
On motion Of superintendent Brewste
the following named appointments a
school directors were made. for Franklin
parish. viz:
\. +. Osborne. \. X. Herirv. r. II
Adams. Sila. Carter. Richard Eastman
Thomas = Gibbend, w. II. McVey.
I On motion of Superintendent StoGdars
the board adjourned 20 Friday. March s. a
70 4. NJ. NJ. c. COLE.
Secretary.