New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-10
KANSAS.
MOVEMENT TO BUILD AND FOUND A
UNIVERSITY.
From Our ST etiAl Corre.p0nden,-


LAWRENCE, X. 7, Dec. 20, 1856.
For some time back the pubic mind, or the re-
hectips portion Of il here, has been ensrossed by
deyi.ing some more healthy modes OF administering
the necessary relief TO suffering Kansas than by d.
rect charity. True thee have been many IN
stances where even the latter lost all it's oeectona-
be and repulsve features BY the peculiar character
and exieencies of the case. While have no insen-
ton Of overlooking the force OF such cases II Is
unquestonaby true that systematic gl'ng without
any consideration, 10 any community. no matter
what it's necesstiee has an injurious influence upon
the independence and energy of character on when
so much depends. II has, therefore. been sug-
gested that the employment of part OF the funds SO
literally contributed by the people of the North and
East, be invested in the erection Of public lnsutu-
tons. which will supply labor at good wages to
those Who without 1t, wOald have Ia De- DEEPEN
dent ON charity or leave the Territory and at the
same time be Of future permanent uthty To Kansas.
Among the things suggested, has been the erection
of college or university. The Intelligent charac.
ter of large portion of the citizens of Kansas will
make some such institution Indispensable at an early
dsv. In order 10 secure for the erection or endow-
ment of such an institution the lberaty OF those IN
the North and East who can thus sustain the lab0rer
in the present trying times, and erect durable
monument Of such munitcent efforts, and also to
secure appropriations of land from Congress before
all the lands of Eastern Kansas are in private
hands, an organization has been effected. call Of
the citizens Of the Territory, Ia meet at Lawrence
on the 25th inst, was responded to by large and
resps ctabe meeting that assembled here yesterday.
Gen POmeroy was called To the chair, and John
Hutchinson elected Secretary
Brief speeches were made by the President, Gov.
Robinson. Judge Wakefield, Mr. Army, the Rev.
Messrs Lum and Mute, and other gentlemen, upon
IL md fba cfFu NJ da-
yisiDg more intelligent and satisfactory modes OF
aiding Kansas. The speakers urged the Importance
and necessity of having at least one good college IN
Kansas at as early day as possible. Gov Geary
had been seen and had promised 10 send letter
To accompany the memorial, urging the claims OF
the institution upon the Government. commit
tee TO memorabilia Congress was appointed, con-
sisting of Messrs. Army Robinson Hunt, Fowler
Brown and Branscombe. A committee was ap
pointed by the Chair, early in the meeting, 10 re-
port an Organization. They did SO, submitting the
statements and resolutions below After long and
patient discussion of the report by sections, 1t was
adopted in the subjoined shape. The following
gentlemen were nominated by committee and elect
ed by the meeting Board of Trustees: For
the MISUNDERSTANDING Geary, Governor Rob
inson, Mr.. PARROT of LeayenwOrth, the Rev.
Messrs Mute and Lum of Lawrence, Mr.. Good
know of Manhattan, Mr.. Thornton of Topeka W.
Y Roberts Of Washington, j. s. Wakefield of
Bloomington, and 5. c. POmerOy of Lawrence
For the States: Mr. Bacon Of Connecticut, Amos
A. Lawrence of Massachusetts,, and MIR. Army OF
Illinois. As five of the Trustees were to be elected
from the States, the Board OF Trustees were en-
powered to fill the two vacancies.
Gov. Robinson was to 90 East IN q few days with
the memorial and the organization for the lnstltu-
ton and to secure if possible, the necessary means
for the erection of the building early in the Spring
The memorial is still in the hands of the Committee
e Il IL. 70 t,r anfa
of land, such have been given to other States, to
found one or colleges or institutions OF learn
ing As the lands in Eastern Kansas are rapidly
becoming absorbed by settlers, and as they would
Immediately fall into the hands Of spectators Chat
portion of them not held as caims) on being
brought to sale, it is essential that Congress should
make such grant at it's present session, and any
other grants that may be contemplated, or that are
in Justice due to the future State OF Kansas.
REsoLUrIoSs.
Institution. Of Learning being essens to the existence
Be- % Trimmed Of MT hey ous6to s. free the
time b survived for scti,e efforts to establish college on
The res.oI. for immediate ,etion and various.
Fr The population OF hama. becoming 'h''0'y IA"
Second There suitable institution for the education Of
the and dauhers of Kansas in any nesaborns state
The peopl. have not the TO support their chill
dren the Eastern State. while procuring eeI education
tuition would furnish myoyn many eisens who
would otherwise be objects Of charity in consequence Of the
Fth An institution Of learning In Kansas would invite
very desirable class ofinmigIants for settlement
Srfh hsesss sseee located In the mild and health'ui
climate and unrysed Of Kansas would become the
aid student well others from the hs
climate ~ the North and East Therefore, IN view Of tho
above siderations, IL
Re,Orsd By this meeting 20 take Ae inaory seps for the
,eton Of college Lawrence TO De called the Cslese
Resod That board Of trustees be chosen eonEsns Of n
teen persons ten OF whom shall reside In Kansas
Rsed That shall be competent for the trustees 20 make
al eedul rules and regulations and receive aud expend
and do all necessary lawful oI the establishment
aud endowment OF said nstituon.
Rssorsd Thai Consess be solicited for appropriation Of
land for tho purpose Of endoeins and sustaining University
other Institutions Of learning Kansss that Commit
b. appont memoraiEe
Re,sed 1h@ portion Of the funds generously conbu-
ted b. ope of the Stats for the relief q Kaus will
the end for which they contributed
nhips employment and TO the destitute and healthy