sentences:  £300 being left towards the formation of an industrial school, Thomasson gave £200 more that it might be put into operation.On one occasion, when he was much opposed to the views of the Council, he resigned rather than frustrate a compromise in which he could not concur, but which others thought beneficial.He promoted petitions in favour of Decimal Coinage, and refused to join in a petition against the Income Tax, deeming direct taxation the best.