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54: 5. $2,500 for tools for farm and garden. 6. $5,000 for stock, neat cattle, sheep, swine, etc. 7. $8,000 for underdraining experimental farm and gardens, 200 acres, at $40 per acre. 8. $2,000 for roads, gates, bridges, etc. Making in the aggregate, $38,000. All of which is respectfully submitted. THOMAS QUICK, Chairman Agricultural Committee. The report of the Committee on Mechanical Department was then read, and, on motion, so much of it as relates to estimates was referred to the Finance committee.

REPORT.

The committee on Mechanical Department would respectfully report: That in their opinion it has become necessary that there should be erected a building for the reception of machinery, for the repair of machinery, and other mechanical work; also, for Art Gallery, etc., etc. Your committee herewith present, a sketch plan, embodying somewhat their ideas; also they herewith present an approximate estimate from Mr. Searfoss, the present carpenter of the University, giving the probable cost of the building without any engine, shafting, etc., at the sum of $26,000. But your committee would state that, in their opinion, this estimate is too low by $10,000 at least, and would, therefore, give their estimate for said building at $40,000. J. W. SCROGGS, Chairman of Mechanical Committee. On motion, Dr. W. Kile, of Edgar county, was appointed to the place in the standing committee formerly occupied by Col. George Harding, deceased. The following resolution was offered by Mr. J o h n s o n : Resolved, By this Board, that the future good of this University requires that we look forward to the removal of the present University buildings to the Busey farm, and that all improvements now made be in conformity thereto. Motion to lay on the table prevailed. Mr. Johnson offered the following resolution : Besolved, That female students be admitted to the benefits of this University upon the same terms and requirements as male students, except the requisitions for military study and drill. After discussion, Mr. Flagg offered the following substitute : Besolved, That from and after the commencement of the Fall term of 1869, female students shall be admitted to the lecture" and recitation rooms of the University. On motion, the substitute was laid on the table. Mr. Quick