Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-01-09


II il be determined. by the legislature, that
the State shall enter upon the work Of hev.
ing these swans drained, il should be with a
view. ultimately. tina, the cost Of reclamation,
should be paid on, OF the lands reclaimed.
The repeated memorials, forwarded 10 Con.
gress by the legislature, declare these lands
wholly worthless in their present condition.:
and suppose none will doubt tho truth Of
these declarations. From the best informa-
ton, | have been able 10 get, am satisfied that
there is a very considerable quantity Of this
swamp land, that neither SKILL science nor
capital, will be able 10 drain. But from the
report OF commissioners heretofore appointed
by The legislature, TO examine the country,
am induced to believe that large quantity
OF the lands, 10 the southeas, portion OF the
state, may, by proper system Of drainage,
be reclaimed.
II the work is to be carried on by the
State, il wllrequire appropriations from time
10 time, Of very large amounts, in order TO
facilitate the business and the utmost care
and economy must be observed, or the State
may not find remuneration, in the value Of
the lands reclaimed end Sold.
Before commencing operations, profession.
al skill ard science Of the highest order tina,
can be obtained, should be employed, and If
necessary, a premium offered for the most
approved and practical plan Of accomplish>
ing The desired object. II appropriations be
made, and the work commenced, without a
thorough knowledge Of the principles which
are 10 conduct il 10 successful termination.
large sums may not only be wasted. in what
may turn out 10 be prof.less expenditures.
but in many places, for the wan. Of not hav'
ing thoroughly matured the plan, and having
applied 10 i. the highest professional science.
distractions may be created, which will re-
quire on additional amount OF labor and mon.
ey 10 remove.
do not propose 10 do more than 10 bring
the ma Ter 10 The consideration oflhe egisla
ture: and as the cession OF these lands 10 the
states, was asked with view 10 their recla.
nation, ami not in contemplation OF making
, them source Of profit, have only 10 recon
mend that such plan be adopted, as in the
opinion OF the Legislature, may best accom-
plish this object. II may Turn out, upon an
nvfs.igstion. that the best plan Of accom-
plishng the object, will be 10 turn over these
, lands TO the counties in which they lie. and
tnnt q pau tue'i tcS'nhsutiuii No uC'iocu,
and conducted under board OF internal inn
provement, to be appointed in each county.
and under such conditions, limitations and
restrictions, os will a, no time render it ne
cessary to make appropriations from the
State Treasury.
The University is in more prosperous
condition than at any previous period since
its organization. II its endowment OF one
, hundred thousand dolars-now permanently
:. fixed upon it-be so managed for the future,
as 10 yield certain and proper dividend Tor
its support, there is Just reason 10 believe that
it will fulfil the most ssnguine wishes OF the
friends OF literature, and that il may become
= the resort OF the sons OF Missouri, who de.
, sire preparing themselves for the various high
= callings in future life. and for which nothing
y can so well fiji and qualify them as high
+ moral culture and thorough education.
9 The high character, moral worth and lile>
1 rary atlanmen!s Of the President. elec,el TO
preside over the University, and the learning
, and ability OF the Professors who preside over
The various departments OF science, consli>
tute Faculty which gives assurance ha, the
Missouri University will become the alma
mater OF the sons OF Missouri, and tina, pa
, rents need no longer send them abroad 10 be
educated. refer yon to the report Of the
curators. for detailed account Of the pre-
q sent condition aud prospects OF the Univers.
~.
- There is now in the treasury 1920 "A,
y proceeds OF the sale OF seminary lands, which
belong to the University. The cura,ors have
3 been making necessary repairs and improve
r men!s about The buildings, anticipating this
4 sum as portion OF the means to defray tho
, expense. recommend that q law be pass
ed allowing the money to b, drawn for this
purpose.
The present organization OF the Board Of
curstors has proved announcement in prac lice.
From the remote location OF the euralors,
Zone in each judicial circuii) il is often diff
cult TO get together quorum 10 do business.
A remedy Tor this ought 10 be provided, which
: | believe can best be done by making pro.
vision for an additional number OF cura,ors
to reside in tie county Of Boone, or in coun
+. ties adjacent thereto. SO that when meeting
!. Of the board may be necessary. one can be
}. had without trouble or delay.
J. In addition TO the fa,,er'ng prospects Of
the University, OF which all should be proud
J. there orc, in various parts OF the State, coll
eges and academies, both of the male and
II female departments. succeedig fully up to
II The most ssnguins wishes OF their patrons
a and friends, and which reRectgreat credit up
y on the State.
Il But as the nursery OF these, as well as of
2 the University, most earnestly invite your
/ attention to the subject OF common schools.
!, ] he people have never failed 10 respond "A,
, vorhbly TO appeals made TO them in the cause
k Of education. And with confidence which
s gives additional strength 10 their wishes. they
i have confded The functions Of legislation to
those who have been the advocates OF com.