to secure teachers, capable of something beyond the mere A. B. C. routine of ordinary common school instruction I mean, that in addition to the elementary tuition prescribed by the minutes of Council, the Pupils should have their minds elevated by a simple course, on the principles of natural philosophy familiarly explained, in a conversational manner, such as should draw their attention to the things around them and induce a habit of wholesome reflection - this I would propose to do, and also to instruct the children in psalmody. Indeed if I undertook the duties of the School, it should be the first object of my heart, to effect the greatest amount of usefulness, which such institutions are capable of rendering. Now my dear Sir, such being my thoughts on this subject I trust it will not be deem'd unreasonable, that I should request you to appeal to the Council (in the event of my appointment) to secure me at least an income of 100£s P.A. exclusive of all other benefits hitherto the allowance has only been 50£s annually, and Mr. Gason assures me, he has never made a hundred a year since he held the School. Surely it cannot be expected that any man having any pretentions, to the character of a gentleman or an educated person could be contented with such means, as command that respect from others - so essential, to his usefulness.