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John L. Davis . ,.. S. J, Searfoss Fuller, Finch & Fuller Fuller, Finch & Fuller David G. Ayres , Patrick Lamb A. M. Cherry Chas. Sherman E.W.Holmes Elisha Eldred Angle & Sabin $33 83 49 44 25 37 2 16 « 128 154 33 00 07 58 18 44 00 75 50 00 18 50

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On motion of Judge CUNNINGHAM, the sum of $9 was appropriated for the purchase of a suitable belL On motion of EMERY COBB, the Eegent and Judge Cunningham were appointed a committee to purchase a suitable bell. The bill of Aaron Potter was allowed for $61 80. A motion for an appropriation for the purchase of musical instruments, being made, after discussion, on motion of M. C. GOLTKA, the Regent and Judge Cunningham were appointed a committee to purchase a bass drum, a snare drum and a fife, and to report to the Board of Trustees in relation to the purchase of other instruments. Professor G. "W". Atherton reported a bill for the labor of students, amounting to $180, which, upon motion of EMERY COBB, was allowed. It was moved by M. C. GOLTBA, and seconded, that the recording Secretary be requested to write to ex-Secretary O. B. Galusha, inquiring after the books and records. Carried. On motion of L S. MAHAN, after some discussion, it was

Resoved, That a committee of three be appointed, to inquire into the cost of procuring tile, the propriety of undordraining, and to procure and examine specimens of tile.

Messrs. Quick, Mahan and Periam were so appointed. The KEGENT called attention to the fact that scrip is now selling at over $1 per acre ; and asked if some action should not be taken in relation to 75,000 acres now on hand. It was moved by M. C. GOLTKA, and seconded, that 50,000 acres of scrip be sold, with the concurrence of a majority of the Board of Trustees, provided that it be sold at not less than $1 10 per acre. The Finance Committee and Treasurer being authorized to sell upon the written consent of a majority of the Board of Trustees, as above; and consent was accordingly given, in writing, as follows: