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1868-'69.] DocuaiENT No. (3. 3-
poses, and having reason to believe that an equal sum will be
derived from the Capitation tax, the Superintendent has appor-tioned
among the several Counties, excepting Edgecombe and
Onslow, tlie sum of $165,290.50, this allows fifty cents per
census child or person, (see Table.)
If, when the taxes are finall}^ collected, a further distri-bution
can be made, additional schools will be provided for, or
the terras of those already existing can be prolonged, in either
case as the public good shall require.
School authorities are receiving all necessary instructions
and information.
They can proceed fortlnvith to establish as many schools as-tlieir
funds will permit. It is suggested, however, that the
funds for this year be expended on a few good, rather than on
many poor or indifferent schools. It is far better, and more
economical, to employ a few able, well qualified teachers at
good, living wages, than many poor teachers at small wages.
It is infinitel}^ v^-iser, more for the public good, that a feiu chil-dren
should be correctly, successfully instructed than that
riiany should be erroneously and viciously taught. It is better
for the system oi public instruction novv' organizing, that there
should be a fevv^ goocl, rather than many poor schools. To givo
it a successful course the system must have a good begianin:;.
It is to be regretted that the pecuniary condition of the
State, did not allow a larger appropriation for the last year.
But we hope, and quietly expect, that better times will be met
with more liberal devisings.
Probably, many citizens entertain erroneous views w^ith
regard to money expended for public instruction. Money thus
disbursed is not capital sunk, lost; but is an investment. Taxes
for the support of schools are provisions for the most perma-nent,
valuable and profitable of " internal improvements."
An intelligent people constitute a powerful State.
An educated people bear public burdens with equanimity,
cheerfulness and liberality.
It is earnestly recommended that the General Assembly so
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| Full Text | 1868-'69.] DocuaiENT No. (3. 3- poses, and having reason to believe that an equal sum will be derived from the Capitation tax, the Superintendent has appor-tioned among the several Counties, excepting Edgecombe and Onslow, tlie sum of $165,290.50, this allows fifty cents per census child or person, (see Table.) If, when the taxes are finall}^ collected, a further distri-bution can be made, additional schools will be provided for, or the terras of those already existing can be prolonged, in either case as the public good shall require. School authorities are receiving all necessary instructions and information. They can proceed fortlnvith to establish as many schools as-tlieir funds will permit. It is suggested, however, that the funds for this year be expended on a few good, rather than on many poor or indifferent schools. It is far better, and more economical, to employ a few able, well qualified teachers at good, living wages, than many poor teachers at small wages. It is infinitel}^ v^-iser, more for the public good, that a feiu chil-dren should be correctly, successfully instructed than that riiany should be erroneously and viciously taught. It is better for the system oi public instruction novv' organizing, that there should be a fevv^ goocl, rather than many poor schools. To givo it a successful course the system must have a good begianin:;. It is to be regretted that the pecuniary condition of the State, did not allow a larger appropriation for the last year. But we hope, and quietly expect, that better times will be met with more liberal devisings. Probably, many citizens entertain erroneous views w^ith regard to money expended for public instruction. Money thus disbursed is not capital sunk, lost; but is an investment. Taxes for the support of schools are provisions for the most perma-nent, valuable and profitable of " internal improvements." An intelligent people constitute a powerful State. An educated people bear public burdens with equanimity, cheerfulness and liberality. It is earnestly recommended that the General Assembly so V |
