The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-25
THE NEW SCHOOL BOARD.
FIRST OFFICIAL MEETING YEsTER.
DAY.
The Mayor Not Recognized ns President TX
ofiicio OF the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
j. A. McGiIvray Elected Clerk-CoIored
Citizens Canvassing the school Question.

school building, on Marshall street between
Eighth and Ninth.
His Honor Mayor w. c. Darlington,
eT-o9iciO president Of the Board, was on
hand, and took the chair of the president
When the new Board came III the Mayor
asked each one individually il he proposed
to recognize him as the president OF the
Board. In each case the reply made was
that the new Board had organized and
elected its chairman, and that IL did not re-
cogniZc Mayor Darlington rs such.
The Mayor then formally turned over the
school property, both personal and real, TO
the new Board. and took occasion TO pro-
test against their action so far rs il had re-
ference to himself. He also averred that
according TO his construction Of both the
city and State law in reference to his posi-
tion rs chairman Of the school Board he
had no doubt OF the legality OF his claim.
When asked what course ne intended to
pursue in the matter, the Mayor remarked
that if he took the matter into the courts
il was his own business. and that If he did
not it was no concern OF the Board.
The Mayor then took his hat and cane
and left the building.
The new Board came to order with Mr.
Henry IIudnall in the chair.
On motion Of Mr.. Reddy, the old Secre-
tary, Nr. J. II. Pcay. Jr.. was continued in
Office until July 1St next.
DO NOT WANT TO INTRUDE.
Captain Paul (colored) arose and said
that a good deal OF newspaper talk had
been heard about cOlorcd members of the
Board being present at the commencement
exercises OF the white schools. He said
that those who wrote these statements did
not know Il. \. Paul, or else did not have
any heart; and after aycrring that il was
not the wish Of the ColOrcd men to 90 any,
where that they were not wanted. offer
ed the following resolution, which was
adopted:
Resolved. That The chairman appoint
three committees leach committee To con-
sist OF three mcmbcrs). whose duty 1t shall
be to visit the cOmmenccments OF the va
rious schools Of this city: the chairman
and two members TO constitute the first
committee, who shall visit the following
schools-yiZ.. Madison, Elba, and Leigh
schools, and the Richmond High school ;
the second committee to visit Central.
Bethel, Bellevue. and Springfield schools
and that Richard Forester and Il. \. Paul
(colOred) and one other member shall visit
Baker, Navy Hill, and Valley schools.
All OF the hst-named are colored schools,
and the adoption OF this resolution pre-
cludes thcp possibility Of the presence OF the
colored trustees at the commencement eN'
ercises of the white schools.
The Chair announced the following COM
mittecS:
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Teachers and Schools Henry IIudnall,
V. 4. Facier. j. Y. Reddy, j. II. Chldrey,
L. VI. Garnet, Superintendent eI c1iciO.
B,d!dingS and Furn,tuTe.-Jchersor
Powers, Richard Forester (cOlored), Il. \,
Paul (colorcd). J. W. Fisher, L. NJ. Gar
nett er oticio, and j. y. McGilyry, clerk
eI otfCiO. .,,
FInqnce.-J. W. Fisher. Roland Ill.,
Richard Forester (colored), j. '. Reddy,
aud j. y. McGilyray, clerk er cticio.
VISITING COMMITTEE.
Richmond High school and Madison
school, Henry Hudnal; Elba school. j. v
Reddy; Leigh school, V. \. Fayicr; Cen
trail school. J. W. Fisher; Bellevue school,
Roland Hill; Bethel school, j. II. Childrey
Springfield school, Jefferson Powers
Richmond Colorcd Normal school, Baker
school. and Navy Hill school, X. a. Pau
(colored): Valley school and Elst-End
school. Il. Forester (colored). The chair
man Of the Board and superintendent OF
schools are eI-OficiO visitors TO all the
schools.
COLORED CITIZENS COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Garnett stated that a committee from
q colored meeting held at the African
church Tuesday night, and which endorsed
Governor Cameron, was waiting IN an ad
Joining room. and he moved that they Dc
allowed 10 come in and report.
Mr.. Reddy moved That they report II
writing.
Captain Paul said that he hoped the com
mittce would be allowed 10 come in person
They composed some Of the most respect
able citizens of the city. and he hoped they
would be allowed to come in person ano
present their report.
Mr.. Reddy said me had no objection.
The colorcd committee, consisting OF o
n stewart. Mitchell, and another
colored man, came in, and Mr.. Garnet
went through the formality Of an introduc
ton. after which Mitchell read the rcsolu
tions passed at the meeting mentioned pre-
viously, and which have been published
before. The reading was formal and de-
liyered with great unction.
The speaker enforced the reading will
speech. claiming superiority for cOlOrc(
teachers for colored schools upon the
ground OF the familiarity OF the last-nameC
teachers with the needs Of the scholars.
q. NJ. stewart said he was opposed tC
mixed schools. and did not object TO white
teachers because they were white, but be
cause Of certain social restrictions which
nrevented white teachers from doing a
much good as eolored. The speaker saiC
that the delegation would inform the BOarC
that the colored people didnot want coored
teachers because simply they were colored
They preferred competent white teachers
TO incompetent cOlored ones.
The resolutions were received and filed
MIR. Hudnall, in view OF not knowing
exactly what the decision OF the Supreme
Court was in reference to ordinances pass
ed by the city, stated that the next busi
ness was the election OF a "clerk," tha
beinp the name designated in the Stat,
Code. not "sccretary and supervisor o
nubllc schools" as named IN the ordinance
Of the city.
Mr.. Peay announced his candidacy, ant
referred to his past services in furheranc'
OF the same.
At this point Mr. Fisher. who sat be
tween MIR. Forester (cOlored) and Super
intendent Garnett, intimatcd that the Dis
patch reporter had better retire, as he die
not suppose the same wanted to hear wha
was said about the various candidates.
The reporter declared his unwillingnesi
70 hear any state secrets and withdrew.
Mr.. j. II. Peay, Jr., secretary, and Mr.
]. A. McGilyray, assistant secretary, alsC
left the room.
ELECTING A CLERK.
Some time was consumed in making
nominations and electing clerk, and som'
loud talk about party loyalty and city ordi
nances was INDUCED In.
Mr IIudnal and Superintendent Gar