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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1838
Page
2
The piece argues that government resistance to receiving bank notes would force a money choice on the people. It suggests the government would keep plenty of specie to offer an option, while opposing parties would drive money out, leaving only notes or worse options. A conclusion is promised in the next issue.
Adam J. Leslie of Jefferson County forwards copies of the new Ohio School Law to McCausler and Harper urging publication. He notes the law imposes duties on Township Clerks and Treasurers and urges election of qualified officials at the April election.
An act creates a statewide common school system in Ohio with a dedicated 200,000 dollar annual fund allocated to counties. It outlines a two mill tax on general property, except for Black or mulatto-owned properties, and assigns administration to a State Superintendent and local township trustees who must form school districts, erect schools, and appoint directors and officers with oath, bonds, and annual reporting.
The document outlines district power to expend funds, tax levies for school houses, teacher salaries, and enrollment reporting. It details treasurer duties, apportionment of funds by county auditors, district boundaries, and the appointment of school examiners and a state Superintendent, plus reporting and audit requirements to sustain white schooling and governance across townships and incorporated districts.
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