A Digest of the Common School System of the State of New-York: Together with the Forms, Instructions, and Decisions of the Superintendent : an Abstract of the Various Local Provisions Applicable to the Several Cities &c., and a Sketch of the Origin, Progress, and Present Condition of the System |
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... deemed it his duty to obviate this result so far as may be in his power , by giving first , a general abstract of the existing provisions of law in reference to the powers , duties and liabilities of each class of officers connected ...
... deemed it his duty to obviate this result so far as may be in his power , by giving first , a general abstract of the existing provisions of law in reference to the powers , duties and liabilities of each class of officers connected ...
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... deemed the best mode of preserving the religious regard which is due to the sacred writings . ' * * X * " " " The commissioners cannot conclude this report without ex- pressing once more their deep sense of the momentous subject ...
... deemed the best mode of preserving the religious regard which is due to the sacred writings . ' * * X * " " " The commissioners cannot conclude this report without ex- pressing once more their deep sense of the momentous subject ...
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... deem any apology necessary for the space occu- pied by these extracts from this admirable report : shadowing forth as it does the great features of that system of public in- struction subsequently adopted , and successfully carried into ...
... deem any apology necessary for the space occu- pied by these extracts from this admirable report : shadowing forth as it does the great features of that system of public in- struction subsequently adopted , and successfully carried into ...
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... deem- ed requisite in various particulars , not necessary to enumerate here . The operation , however , of that portion of the law which left it optional with the several towns to comply with its condi- tions and participate in its ...
... deem- ed requisite in various particulars , not necessary to enumerate here . The operation , however , of that portion of the law which left it optional with the several towns to comply with its condi- tions and participate in its ...
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... deem it advisable to communicate them to the legislature , pre- ferring to defer the performance of the duty required of him in this respect , until more perfect returns , in accordance with forms and instructions to be prepared by him ...
... deem it advisable to communicate them to the legislature , pre- ferring to defer the performance of the duty required of him in this respect , until more perfect returns , in accordance with forms and instructions to be prepared by him ...
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Page 19 - Who can doubt that, in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas! is it rendered impossible by its vices?
Page 36 - The first duty of government, and the surest evidence of good government, is the encouragement of education. A general diffusion of knowledge is the precursor and protector of republican institutions, and in it we must confide as the conservative power that will watch over our liberties and guard them against fraud, intrigue, corruption and violence.
Page 189 - If the sum of money, payable by any person named in such tax-list, shall not be paid by him or collected by such warrant within the time therein limited, it shall and may be lawful for the trustees to renew such warrant in respect to such delinquent person...
Page 244 - In case any person shall refuse or neglect to pay the tax imposed on him, the collector shall levy the same by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the person who ought to pay the same, or of any goods and chattels in his possession...
Page 29 - I am happy to have it in my power to Say that my worthy friend Cap! Lewis is recovering fast, he walked a little to day for the first time, I have discontinued the tent in the hole the ball came out...
Page 266 - Any person conceiving himself aggrieved may appeal or petition to the commissioner of education who is hereby authorized and required to examine and decide the same; and the...
Page 235 - ... color of their offices, or for any refusal or omission to perform any duty enjoined by law, and which might have been the subject of an appeal to the superintendent, no costs shall be allowed to the plaintiff, in cases where the court shall certify that it appeared on the trial that the defendants acted in good faith.
Page 198 - When trustees are required or authorized by law, or by a vote of their district, to incur any expenses for such district, and when any expenses incurred by them are made, by express provision of law, a charge upon such district, they may raise the amount thereof by tax in the same manner as if the definite sum to be raised had been voted by a district meeting.
Page 313 - Act; but it shall not be competent for the said Board of Education to decide what version, if any, of the Holy Scriptures, without note or comment, shall be used in any of the schools : Provided, that nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to violate the rights of conscience as secured by the Constitution of this State and of the United States.