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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1870
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65 Pines, lost 7 per cent, on account of fungus on leaves. Maples have all done well. All the trees and hedges received good cultivation. H. X VICKROY. On motion of Dr. Burroughs, To refer the Regent's Report to a Special Committee, for apportionment, was carried^ and Dr. Burroughs, Mr. Pickrell, and Dr. Kile were appointed committee. KESOLUTIONS OF JUDGE BBOWN. Judge Brown of Pulaski introduced the following preamble and resolutions, which were seconded by Mr. Edwards: WHEREAS, some dissatisfaction seems to exist with the plans and management of this Institution, as indicated by resolutions recently passed by the Horthern Horticultural Society and otherwise; and, whereas, it is important that the University should be in sympathy, as far as possible, with an intelligent public sentiment; and, whereas, we desire to correct and amend our plans if they shall be found to be erroneous or imperfect; therefore, Besolvedy That those members of this Board who participate in the dissatisfaction alluded to above, if any such there be, be requested and invited to present to the Board, at as early an hour as practicable, during the present session, a definite and specific statement of the errors and imperfections complained of, and such amendments or alterations as they may have to propose, to the end that a full, fair and candid examination of them may be made. Carried. Mr. Johnson moved the appointment of a committee of three, to nominate standing committees for the coming year. The motion was carried, and Messrs. Johnson, Pearson and A. M. Brown appointed Committee on Nominations. On motion of Mr. Blackburn, The motion of Dr. Burroughs, to apportion the Kegent's Eeport, was re-considered ; and Dr. Burroughs moved the following amended form of his original resolution : Hesofoed, That the Report of the Regent be referred to a special committee of three members, who shall report to the Board a proper distribution of the several subjects discussed therein, as they shall deem to need special consideration, among the appropriate standing committees. Carried, as amended. The minutes of the Executive Committee, subsequent to those printed in the Second Annual Eeport of the Board, were read by abstract, and approved. —10
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