Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-04-27
$53,O5O $52,363
THE SCHOOLS.

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$4,000 So, 1868
THE SCHOOLS.
The appropriation to the schools oc-
casioned some debate when the estimate
made by the School Board was read. MI.
Evans objected to giving teacher
ST. 900 for about eight months work, and
giving young girls $40 month, for being
occupied from O'Clock till 2. M, five
days in the week. Forty dollars now, in
view of the decline in everything, was
equal to $50 three years ago. City officers
didn't get these wages, nor did Other
people. He thought 10 per cent might
properly be stricken off the salaries. He
knew that this was not popular talk, but
it was the right talk.
Mr., Burke said he agreed with much
Mr.. Evans said, but he should remember
when he proposed to cut down these Sal
aries, that they were paid in scrip, and the
holders suffered a reduction before it Was
turned into money.
Mr., Bledsoe said the Finance Committee
had had Superintendent Ladd before 1t,
and that ne had said some OF the teachers
We're Indispensable, and could not be re-
tanned at less than they are now receiving.
Mr.. L. said that it would be better to have
a shorter session than to cut down salaries.
Mr.. Witt said the Finance Committee
had reported much less sum for the
schools than had been asked for by the
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additional teachers, which the Committee
had not allowed for in the sum appropria-
ted now.
All the appropriations reported by the
Finance Committee were adopted.
THE LICENCE TAXES.
There were few alterations in the tax
bill reported. The tax of II per cent. on
incomes exceeding 81 900 is changed, to
l per cent. on incomes exceeding $500.
On commission merchants the tax is
made s62, and per cent. on ''the amount
of commissions in excess Of 81, 000' instead
of ssthe amount of commissions of the pre-
ceding year, ss heretofore.
The hcence to peddlers is fixed at $40,
on those who peddle chickens eggs and
country produce, and for other peddlers
/ $50. 1t was stated that not a licence YVES
taken out last year, under the tax of s62 for
all peddlers.
The licence for book agents was fixed at
SO (instead Of $2O), and no abatement to
| 1,e allowed on account of shortness Of time.
The tax On bowling aneys fnod st
S75 for one ,and s25 for each additional alley.
! The tax on billiards was reduced from 1925
to 500 for one table.
The tax on keepers Of stations was re-
duced from $50 to SO.
The tax for agents selling carris
ages, agricultural implements, &C., was
raised from $12 to $50 and no license to be
for less than 6 months. This catches the
chaps who are on hand court days and
are never seen any other time thereby
enjoying the best business season but es-
| Gaping the heavy tax paid by our own peo-
pie.
The tax bill was passed just as it came
from the committee with the changes rec
commended by them.
Lexington Presbytery.
This religious body commenced its ses-
sion Wednesday at Bethel church, Rev. J..
M. Murray pastor in charge, about twelve
miles from Staunton, between Greenville
and Middlebrook. The building is located
about one hundred yards from the famous
distillery Of J. Bumgardner & Sons. It
was at a former meeting of Presbytery in
l,ot oh, hot 10
ted resident of Stanton, noted for vivaci-
ty and wit, said to a sedate divine that of
all the churches. this one was the most suit
able for meeting of Presbytery; for here
even the vilest sinner might. get spiritual
comfort
.Presbytery opened with a smaller atten-
dance than is usual, there being only q
ministers and 81 ruling elders present.
The sermon Was preached by the retiring
Moderator, Rev. DR.. Wadden Of LeXing-
ton, from the text, "He that is not with
me is against me and he that gathereth
not with me scatteretb." Rev. Mr.. Penick
was chosen Moderator and Rev. G. L.
Hogue and Elder B. e. Long, Clerks. Rev.
J. r. Bowman of Harris onburg raised the
question of the constitutlonality of the
election Of Tempory Clerk, which was dis
cussed by Rev. Messrs. Watkins and Jun
kins, and Elder Waddell of Staunton. 1t
was decided to elect according to usuage
Rev. VIM. E. Baker, Chairman Of the
committee on Sabbath schools made his re-
port recommending one hour discussions
on several important points, and the rec
ommendation was adopted.
Rev. A. Jones was granted dismissal
from this to East Hanover Presbytery, and
Rev. M. Hale Houston was granted dis
missal to Abingdon Presbytery.
Rev. A. B. McCorkle, of South Ala
bama Presbytery, was invited to seat, as
corresponding member.
Rev. w. E. Baker, Treasurer of Presby-
terry. reported that besides there being d
balance Of over $500 on hand, there was
over 5000 locked up in suspended bank.
The committee appointed to install Rev.
Saml McCune, as pastor of Stony Run,
reported they had performed their duty.
The committee, to whom was referred
the overture from Bethesda church, on
dancing, reported that ''such
WIS contrary to the spirit and the
very letter of tie law
The question Of whether a commissioner
10 General Assembly should vote his own
views, or as instructed by Presbytery, was
discussed, and the subject of commission
ers then deferred till yesterday. Mr.. Wad-
lell thought the views of all commission
srs ought to be known before they were
elected