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Page 79
But I entertain a firm conviction that the present law requires a thorough revision,
and that an entire change in the mode of assessment is indisgensable.” On the
7th of January, 1851, Mr. MoRGAN transmitted to the Legislature 'his third annual
...
But I entertain a firm conviction that the present law requires a thorough revision,
and that an entire change in the mode of assessment is indisgensable.” On the
7th of January, 1851, Mr. MoRGAN transmitted to the Legislature 'his third annual
...
Page 80
... for the purpose of rendering the common schools free to all, dispensing with
the necessity of a district assessment, out of which the principal embarrassment
had originated. In the Assembly, the measures thus proposed were approved by
a ...
... for the purpose of rendering the common schools free to all, dispensing with
the necessity of a district assessment, out of which the principal embarrassment
had originated. In the Assembly, the measures thus proposed were approved by
a ...
Page 81
“Under the present defectively administered system of assessment, however,
such a tax will operate very unequally in ... oppressive burden will be cast upon
those counties where the assessment is in strict accordance with the provisions
of ...
“Under the present defectively administered system of assessment, however,
such a tax will operate very unequally in ... oppressive burden will be cast upon
those counties where the assessment is in strict accordance with the provisions
of ...
Page 84
Let its details be so adjusted as to bear equally upon all, oppressively upon none
, Let every discordant element of strife and passion be removed from the councils
of the districts, let the necessary assessment for the great object in view be ...
Let its details be so adjusted as to bear equally upon all, oppressively upon none
, Let every discordant element of strife and passion be removed from the councils
of the districts, let the necessary assessment for the great object in view be ...
Page 86
The general administration of the affairs of the several districts, devolves
principally upon the trustees, who have the custody of all the district property;
contract with, employ and pay the teachers; assess all district taxes, following the
valuations ...
The general administration of the affairs of the several districts, devolves
principally upon the trustees, who have the custody of all the district property;
contract with, employ and pay the teachers; assess all district taxes, following the
valuations ...
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Page 364 - At any meeting of the board of trustees a majority of the trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a less number may adjourn from time to time...
Page 346 - ... shall be received in all courts as prima facie evidence of the facts therein set forth ; and such records, and all...
Page 63 - The capital of the common school fund, the capital of the literature fund, and the capital of the United States deposit fund, shall be respectively preserved inviolate. The revenue of the said common school fund shall be applied to the support of common schools; the revenue of the said literature fund shall be applied to * As amended November 3.
Page 24 - I consider the system of our Common Schools as the palladium of our freedom, for no reasonable apprehension can be entertained of its subversion, as long as the great body of the people are enlightened by education.
Page 331 - ... at a rate of interest not exceeding seven per cent. per annum...
Page 101 - November succeeding such election, execute to the supervisor of his town and file with the town clerk, a bond with one or more sufficient sureties to be approved by the said...
Page 282 - To keep and preserve all records, books and papers belonging to his office and to deliver the same to his successor. For a refusal or neglect so to do, he shall forfeit fifty dollars for the benefit of the schools of the district, to be recovered by the trustees.
Page 118 - ... a statement and description of every such lot, piece or parcel of land so owned by non-residents therein, in the same manner as required by law from town assessors in making out the assessment-roll of their towns...
Page 129 - ... neglect or misconduct of the claimant. The account with the oath of the party claiming the same shall be prima facie evidence of the correctness thereof.
Page 211 - All real and personal estate liable to taxation shall be estimated and assessed by the assessors at its full and true value, as they would appraise the same in payment of a just debt due from a solvent debtor.
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| Title | The Common School System of the State of New York |
| Author | Samuel S. Randall |
| Published | 1851 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 17 Feb 2006 |
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