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170 History University of Illinois Resolved, That for his early and long continued labors in behalf of the agriculture of the State, his large and enlightened views respecting the developments of our agricultural resources expressed on every proper occasion, through the columns of the Prairie Farmer, and in meetings of the friends of agriculture, of which he has been for many years an earnest promoter, and for his generous sacrifices in diffusing agricultural intelligence, and in promoting intercourse cooperation and organization among farmers and friends of agriculture in the State, Dr. Kennicott deserves the lasting gratitude of all who have at heart the interests of our beloved State, especially of its agriculture. Resolved, That this convention extend to the widow and family of Dr. Kennicott the assurance of our sincere sympathy in their deep bereavement. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the press for publication, and that the Secretary transmit a copy thereof to the family of Dr. Kennicott. Prof. J. B. Turner, \ Rev. J. C. Burroughs, s. Committee John P. Reynolds, j The business for which the meeting was called being now fairly before the convention, G. I. Bergen, Esq., of Knox county, introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting that the interests of agriculture can best be promoted by locating two agricultural colleges within the State. This resolution was afterwards amended, on motion of Dr. English, of Madison county, by the addition of the words "in accordance with the bill now pending before the Senate." A strong and earnest discussion of this resolution, and questions connected with it, then followed, which occupied the attention of the convention during the afternoon and evening; which was participated in by Messrs. Bergen of Knox, Turner of Morgan*||toots olppcrry, English and Edwards of Madison, Burroughs of i|djk| Thomas of Jackson, Quick of Washington, Lawrence of Boone* and other members of the convention.
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