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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Page 81
... to the several counties in proportion to the population of each : an equal amount is re quired by law to be raised on the taxable property of the several counties and towns : one - fifth of the aggregate 6 OF THE STATE OF NEW - YORK . 81.
... to the several counties in proportion to the population of each : an equal amount is re quired by law to be raised on the taxable property of the several counties and towns : one - fifth of the aggregate 6 OF THE STATE OF NEW - YORK . 81.
Page 89
... taxable property of the inhabitants of the different towns and counties in pursuance of law , exclusive of the various local funds , the amounts raised under special acts in cities , and the sum voluntarily raised by the inhabitants of ...
... taxable property of the inhabitants of the different towns and counties in pursuance of law , exclusive of the various local funds , the amounts raised under special acts in cities , and the sum voluntarily raised by the inhabitants of ...
Page 96
... taxable inhabitant of the district , who is bound to notify every other inhabitant of the district , qualified to vote at district meetings , by reading the notice in the hearing of each such inhabitant , or in case of his absence from ...
... taxable inhabitant of the district , who is bound to notify every other inhabitant of the district , qualified to vote at district meetings , by reading the notice in the hearing of each such inhabitant , or in case of his absence from ...
Page 97
... taxable pro- perty of the inhabitants of the respective parts of such former district , at the time of the division , by the best evidence in the power of the Town Superintendent ; and deduction to be made therein for any debts due from ...
... taxable pro- perty of the inhabitants of the respective parts of such former district , at the time of the division , by the best evidence in the power of the Town Superintendent ; and deduction to be made therein for any debts due from ...
Page 98
... taxable inhabitants of their district in the same manner as if the same had been authorized by a vote of their dis- trict for the building of a school - house ; and when collect- ed , to be paid to the trustees of the new district , to ...
... taxable inhabitants of their district in the same manner as if the same had been authorized by a vote of their dis- trict for the building of a school - house ; and when collect- ed , to be paid to the trustees of the new district , to ...
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Page 19 - 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 8 - By this act the sum of £20,000, or $50,000, was annually appropriated for five years " for the purpose of encouraging and maintaining schools in the several cities and towns in this State ; in which the children of the inhabitants residing in the State shall be instructed in the English language, or be taught English Grammar, Arithmetic, Mathematics, and such other branches of knowledge as are most useful and necessary to complete a good English education.
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 37 - 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 65 - I do not hesitate, therefore, to- recommend the establishment of schools in which they may be instructed by teachers speaking the same language with themselves, and professing the same faith.
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 48 - The Long Vacation was at an end, and in that November, the prospectus of the new society was privately circulated. It said,—" The object of the Society is strictly limited to what its title imports, namely, the imparting useful information to all classes of the community, particularly to such as are unable to avail themselves of experienced teachers, or may prefer learning by themselves.
Page 186 - ... district, in the same manner as if the same had been authorized by a vote of...
Page 15 - Morality and religion are the foundation of all that is truly great and good, and are consequently of primary importance. A person provided with these acquisitions, is enabled to pass through the world respectably and successfully. If, however, it be his intention to become acquainted with the higher branches of science, the academies and universities established in different parts of the state, are open to him.