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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27
IL never Dries mp.

Twas staying at village on the Welsh
coast, where the peop lie had to bring all
their water from well. Not single house
had pump. At all hours Of the day, hut
chiefly before tea-time. little feet and great,
often unshod. and very active, might be
seen passing along narrow lane, with
every kind of pitcher, kettle, and can, to a
fresh water we'll Nota very trust worthy
friend, after all, was this village
well.
"Is this well ever dry p inquired.
"Dry. Yes, ms'am; very often in hot
weather"
"And where do you so .hen for wa
ter p
ITO the spring little way out Of town. "
"And if the spring dries up
"Why, then we go to the web higher up,
the best water of all"
"But if that well higher up fail. p
"Why ma am that wcll never dries up
never. II is always the same winter and
summer"
went to see this prccisns we'll which
never dries up, 1t was clear, sparkling
riyu ulet. coming down from the high hih ;,
not with torren'.'ear and roar, but with t =
steady flow and soft inurmur of ful'nr>s
and freedon. It flowed down to the high.
way side 1t was within the reach Of everv
child's little pitcher. II was enough fer
every empty pitcher. The small birds
came down thither to drink. The eve and
lambs had trodien down a little path to its
brink.-The thirsty beasts Of burden. along
the dusty road knew tbs way (ss could
see by their tracks, to the well that "never
dries up"
II reminded me Of the waters of life and
salvation. flowing from tbs Rock Of ages.
and brought within tho reach Of al men by
the gospel of Jesus Christ. Every other
brook may 60 dry in the days ofironght and
adversi,y bat this heavenly spring never
ceases to flow.
Without waiting I'll esr,h's wsysid,
brooks shah fail. let us hasten a, once with
heart athirst. to the heavenly well (which ne
yer dries up"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27

THE DRAFT IN New HANPsHIRE.-
The draft in the First District of New
Hampshire commenced on Monday
last, when, Notwithstanding the pre-
dictions of trouble, perfect good order
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27

On the New Zealand gold fields provisions
are generally very dear by reason of the alb
sence OF good roads and swarms Of gigan-
tic and voracious rats making food still
dearer by their ravages. On the Shotover
river good cats were fetching f5 each. and
in neighboring district, where the cat mar
ket is much "easier," fl an animal MAS OF
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27

Mule head stuffed la NOPE.
Mule beef jerked la Mexicanna.
Mule ears fricasseed la gotch.
Mule side stewed, new style hair
IN. ts4 TfgErt
Mule liver hashed.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27

SERMON

preached at a NLnion Meet.
ina IN OLrest &au %Laite,
NI'is., at the National
Thanksgiving, an the bth
Of 54ug 1918. gu g. a.
ShnALdin4.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27

4 n CoyFEDRRATE BILL OF FARE
The following bill of fare, found in
Confederate camp at Vicksburg, shows
that the beleaguered soldiers were
not without their jokes
HOTEL DE vICKSBURG.
BILL OF FARE FOR july, 1863.
l>sule tail. ,sr
Mnfc BOILED.
Mule han>with pork greens.
h>ssed.
Mule sirloin.
Mule rump stuffed wit,>
3.3 VEGETABLES.
Peas and Rice. i
I yfwar entrees.
Mule head stuffed la NOPE.
Mule beef jerked la Mexicanna
Mule ears fricasseed la gotch.
Mule side stewed, new style !; hair
on. t4 7faz1.
Mule liver hashed.
| ,l- SIDE DISHES.
Mule salad.
Mule hoof soused.
Mule brains la omelette.
Mule kidney stuffed with peas.
Mule tripe fried in pea meal bat
| ter
Mule tongue cold la bray.
JELLIEs
Pea meal pudding, blackberry sauce.
Cotton wood berry pies.
China berry tart.
White oak acorns.
/ Beech nuts.
Blackberry leaf tea.
Genuine confederate Coffee.
LIQUORS:
Mississippi water, vintage of l492
superior 50:
Lime stone water, late Importation,
very fine, sa.75.
Spring Water, Vicksburg brand, 81,
so.
Meals at all hours. Gentlemen to
wait upon themselves. Any mat
tention on the part of servants will
be promptly reported at this Of
fee,
JEFF. DAVIS 81 Co. Proprietors.
CARp.-The proprietors of the just.
ly celebrated Hotel De Vicksburg
having enlarged and refined the es-
tablishment prepared to accommodate
all who may favor them with a call.
Parties arriving by the river, or
Grants inland route, will fnd Grape,
Canister, & Colts carriages at the
landing or any depot on the line of
entrenchments. Buck, Ball & Co.
take charge Of all baggage: No effort
will be spared to make the visit of alt
as interesting as possible.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11
Extravaganza OF the French Court.

The fearful extravaganza of the court of
Louis XIV, laid the foundation for hor.
rors of the French revolution. The extra
yagauces of Napoleon's court will plunge
France once more into revolution ii they
continue. We receive each week descrip'
tions from abroad Of fttes aud masquerades
which have become lnsanely extrayagant.
Ladies spend from thirty thousand to htty
thousand francs for fancy costume, and
that while hundreds of thousands are starv'
ing for bread in the provinces. Poor
MarieAntoinelte hastened her dreadful fate
by her foudness for travestles. Her fete,
were modest, indeed, however, when CON
pared TO the mad freaks which are nov
causing all Europe TO wonder. The French
were amazed at Marie Antoinette, becsus,
sue was foreigner, enjoying private thea
t.icsls, and playing at shepherdeSs, while
they were distressed for food. Those
maskers in Paris are dancing over volca
! no which will surely engulf them If they d.
not take care.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

Aughey, in his book on Slavery and Sc.
cessIon, vOuches for such trade Oh the
part OF Two MisSSSippans
Two of these semi savages had resolved
to move to The West, in hope of bettering
their condition One W w.shed to remove 10
Arkansas, the other to IeXas. The wife
Of the former wished to go to Texas, the
latter to Arkansas. The husbands were
d,sirous of gratifying their speuses, but
could devise no plan that seemed likely TO
prove satisfactory, ill one day when hunt
ing, Gndiug game scarce, tney sat down
upon log, when the following dialogue
took place:
KIT I'm sort O. pcsiered about Dilse.-
She swars to Rickensack she'll go, aud no
whar else. | alters had a hankeriug arler
Texas. Plague take Rickeusack, say
Ef "A man war thar, the ager and the airlh
quakes ed shake him out ou ii quicker en-
nom o.
When a woman's set on gwine any
whar they'er gwine. Pts jest no use 10
talk. I've coaxed Mlunie morn little TO
20 long with me to Arkansas, and the
more coax, the more she won't go.
Well, Kit, Sposen We swap women!
We'll, Sam, what trad III ye gin
On? geuteman'S .rade OF course.
Shucks, Sam ! 'Sposen | had a young
GIIy, and you a old mar, ye wouldn't ax al
even trade, would ye2
No; il I'D be 100 hard. / tell ye wha'
I'll do, Kit. Here's shotgun that's wutl
ten dollars, ef it's wuth red. I'll give il
and that ar b'ar.skin hangin' on the side y
my shauly, TO boot, and say it's trade.
Nuf sed, ef tie women'S agreed.
Home they went. aud stated the case t
the women, who, after due elaboration. ac
ceded 10 the proposition, having also made
satisfactory arrangement about the chill
dren, and they all went on their way rejoC
ing 10 their respective destins ions in that
Americans heaven of eternal rest,
Found little further West.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

This is a small village on the east q k
of the Mississippi, 20 miles above Baton
Rouge and l55 from New Orleans. Niu-
city miles further up is Fort Adams, ten
miles beyond Ellis Cliffs, and 80 further
Natchez Vicksburg lies 1875 miles above
the latter city, being just 400 miles from
New Orleans All the localities above
Baton Rouge, including PAS miles o! the
river, are in possession OF the rebels.
Port Hudson is on bluff about 80 feet
above the high water level OF the river.
This bluff extends some three miles down
the river, and near the lower end rises tC
the height OF 800 feet. At the village thu
river changes its course abruptly frou
East TO Sonth. Below, fer some distance
where it skirts the bluff, the channel il
nearly straight. Az the bend the river is
fully mile wide, while in The straight por
tion below, where the heaviest batteries
are, it is about three quarters OF n mile
with strong current, rendering naval at
tack difficulty in the extreme. IL is stated
that no point on the Mississippi has SO many
natural advantages for defeoce on the land o.
water side, aud the rebels have made 1t a
nearly impregnable as possible.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11


p A mans house should be ON the bill top
Of cheerfulness and serenity so high that
no shadows rest upon it, aud where the
morning comes so early, and the evening
aries so late, that the day has twice rs
many hours as those OF other men.
A young man will compliment his sweet
heart upon the fragrance Of her breath
without being ashamed that his own smells
of rum and tobacco. sa si'Hi ono ytQ HRod
The subject OF re enslavemen, Of escaped
contrabands. by virtue OF local laws OF
Kentucky. is said TO be giving rise TO
protrscled Cabinet consultations,
Our Commissioner for the exchange Of
prisoners has concluded an arrangement for
the exchange Of all the Union off ;srs now
in Rebel hands. assg8. 20 ..s,ts8oila
"The favors Of fortune are like steep
rocks only eagles and creeping things
mount TO the summit"
There is certainly something OF exquisite
kindness and thoughtful beneyolepce Ia
that yarest Of gifis-rfae breeding. s5,g
A sensible msu will lie remembered lSsi
after tho bulfoop sho sets the tabls IN
roar is forgotten. aia 'ia,s so
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11
Bixotry.

NJ ldern history is repIete with instances
vi hnn1 Ugotry, wnicn nave been exhibit
ed Uy mIuy most worthy and learned men
against the iutrod uction Of new Inventions
and Improvements in society. EYea during
The present centuary there was an anti.
vaccination society in England which deu.
ounced the practice OF vaccination, and less
lhuu fi!ty years ago ridicule aud inrredul y
were arrayed 10 preserving opposition 10
the discovery of Jennor. Vaccination was
denounced as the cruel despotc tyranny of
forcing cow.pox misery on the iuuoeeut
babes OF The po Ia gross viIIation Of re-
ligjon, morality, law, aud humanity. Learn,
ed men gravely printed statements that
vacciuale ed cndreu became OK faced that
absrsses broke out 10 Indicate sprouting
hOrnS, that the tOunteuance was gradually
trausnuled into the visage of a COW, the
Voice Into the 6ellUWin, Of buls.-that the
character audersens srong mutations
from qladupedan sympathy, Tue in.
! hieuce vi religion was called in 10 strength
en The prCjudiceS Of ignorance, and the ope-
ration was denounced from pulpit us dla.
UUlIcal, as u tempting ot Gods providence
and therefore IeinOus crime, as an inyen
tlon OF Satan, daIing and prolane viola
tIon Of holy religion, Wrestling out of tht
hands Of The Almighty the divine despen
satlou Of prov deuce, and It's aOet;ors were
cnalged with soicery and atheism.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11
Tribute to the memory Of HELEN Il. STRONG,
who died at Hudson, Ohio, Feb. 2lst, aged
twenty years.

who died at Hudson, Ohio Feb. 2lst, aged
twenty years.
Check not the falling tear 'Tis we'll to weep
When buds are asted, and ha blown flowers
fall
whe ONES blight Ii ht is dimmod, al d oil
that III e'ed
A mothers healthier last, her only one
Her earthly q I, :. buried meath tho sod
Weep onl accp on! 'Tis hard to say farewell;
Parhaps the best loved first 60 home. II so,
Then thou vert blest. Twas well to go before
* clouds thy SLY should daIkeu aud wild
orms rage;
And angry blows toss thy frail life bark,
Or wreck it, with its precious freight Of hope,
And JOY and rust,-the dearest boons OF life.
Farewell no more on earth thoult cheer thy
friends,
Who loved thee we'll With light Of Heaven we
trust,
Thou crossed deaths stream, aud reached the
shining shore
Passed pearly gates, and srod she golden
Hast heard thy Welcome Home from angel
hosts,
And Christ thy Savior-elder brother, friend.
Yes, dearest thou art gouel Goue where 10
tears
Shall dim thine eye no griefs shall scar thy
heart,
Or cloud thy brow; no days and nights OF
pain
Gone where the weary are at rest; where chains
OF sin eau bind no more; gone where the pure
And rsnsomed dwell, and Christ, the Light Of
Life.
No more we'll weep, FOR thou art happy now;
A golden crown, and harp well tuned is thine
Strike! strike its sweet chords, and sing the
new song,
TO Him, who ransomed and brought the, safe
Hudson March 1863. II. o. ~ =.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

MIXING THE WocD.-A story is told Of
a doctor in Vermont who kept missing
his wood and Set watch. AS .fss expect
ed it proved 10 be the work If poor
neigbbOr, who soon appeard, and cuIiing
out ah the dry wood, started of with all
armful. The doctor has lily gathered up
an aTmful of green wood aud followed, tug
sing as fast as he could, and just as the
man threw down his armful, tue doctor
did the same, exclaiming. There, you
must burn green wood part of the time. l
have TO. aud departed, leaving the thief TO
his own reflections. #
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11
Special Notice.

A LII Persons having unsettled Accounts
my prior 70 the LIST day Of December 1882
Respectfully Requested
to call and settle the possible. Those having
Notes due unpaid hereby reminded that want the
Money TO my liabilities Wheat Oats Corn, PORK But
ter Lard and Dried Fruit will be received on notes and
counts ~ delivered NOW GEORGE WILLARD
Ashtabala, dee. 4th, 1862. 6T5
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

States, that peace will only be temporary,
and that sooner or later You will be obliged
to send yonr younger sons and b'others 10
Zurich this soil, already fertile with the
dead-younger aud frcsher. blood to re.
crimson these streams already red with
slaughter
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

The Uuited States ship Mississippi whose
ies ruction by order of Com. FARRAGur is
announced, was a side wheel steamer of IL
guns and 1902 ions burthen. She was
Quilt in Philadelphia in l84l, and was prac-
iically condemned on her first trip. Her
rate of speed was slow. She was unsea-
worthy.
Her destruction is to be regretted. bee iuss
she counted one in The attacking feet; but
few Of our war vessels would be less miss.
ed .''
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

United States Marshal Col. Hawks, who
accompanied Gen Grover 10 Port Hud.
son, has sciz-iJ and holds ready for trans.
portation $50 lies of cotton, | 500 hogs.
heads Of sugar, 5000 barrels of molasses,
Go
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

ENERGY. Goethe says The longer
live the more certain am, that the great
difference between men, the great and insg-
n6caut, is energy --invincible determination
-an honest purpose once fixed, aud thea
VICTORY" ... -I-- ff
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

The revenue steamer Reliance, Capt.
DUNCAN, arrived at Baltimore on Saturday
last having in tow TWO priz's captured
while attempting to go to Virginia. They
had on board large Rebel mail, file Of
late papers from Richmond, aLd q large
mount Confederate bonds aud Virginia
bauk-no,es, medicines, goods, &C., intended
for Richmond. -.-a L1-----. ].
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

A THICK HEADED squire, being worsted
by the Rev. Sidney Smith in an argument,
took his revenge by saying " Ii l had q
son wLo was an Idiot, | would make him
a parson." Very probably" replied Sid
ney, "but see your father was Of diff.
fercnt OniniOn {.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

An Indianapolis editor attending church
for the first time in many years, stopped
at The entrance, and after looking in vain
for the bell pull, deliberately knocked OF
the dear, politely waited until somebody
ouened il. and let him in
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

Compliant is made that Saratoga Water
is not taxed, although it is sold 10 enormous
quantities at twice the price of beer, is
monopoly, and costs comparatively nothing.
Is there not reaso fjr this complaint. .
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

FRN NOBLE CuuNTY. FROM a gentl,.
man who arrived from Iloskinville, Noble
county, we learn that some thirty men
~ho had taken up aims 10 prevent the
arrest of the deseiters in that county,
have Geeu arrested, and that the sold
Iers are after some sixty more. The
main body of the soldiers are now at Sba.
'on. The parties who have been arrested
are, We believe, to be brought here for
trial lie ringIeaders who have been ar.
rested are iu close cor fnemeht- Gin. Gag.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

CoLoRED REGIMENTS FROM PHILADELPHIA.
The Press says: -Four negro regiments.
it is thought, will be raised in this city.
been raised in this city. aud only await the
,Hoper fornalities from the War Depart
ment to organize into companies. The
roiored people Of the city have offered $50.
| 900 towards completing the organization
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11
Butter and Produce Wanted.

IN Tons of Good Butter, 1000 Dozen
W OF Egg for which the highest market price will b.
paid Most kinds Of sther Produce taken IN
Goods at Cash prleef.
Seeing is believing Call and see for yourselves
Nay I2s ii. L.MORRIsON.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

"John," said stingy old bunker to his
hired man, "John do you know how many
pancakes you've eaten p "No, doi'l ("
Well, you've eaten fourteen !" swell"
replied John, "You may count AMI I'll
eat
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11
CONVERsATION.

Conversation is but carving;
Give no more TO every guest
Than he's able to digest.
Give him always Of the prime,
And but little at aiime;
Curve to all but just enough,
Let them neith er starve nor stuff;
And, that you may have your due,
Let some neighber carve for you.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

JERRoLD once went to party at which
Mr.. Pepper had assembled his friends AMI
said to his hosts on entering the room, Ny
dear Mr.. Pepper. how glad you must be to
see your friends mustered ~
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

DurcHMES. .--capnol live without sour
krout. A New Brunswcker asked Ger
man farmer if he had any for sale. No.
said be. eos we only made two barrels di'
year for sickness.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

Is the greatest journsl ol the old world,
is notso much 10 be wondered at, after
getting II view of the industry Of the es,ab-
lishment. That Office emp, ,oys three hun.
dred and seventy persons, every branch
and department being managed with the
most systematic precision aud discipline.
The paper has nov daily circulation Of
sky five thousand copies, RI qniring eleven
tons ofpaper per day. TIE paper used is
of linen. The large cyleDder Oh which the
paper Is prin ed turns out eight papers ey-
cry sscoud aud a half, or, allowing for
| StUppOges, about twelve ihous..n Eve huI.-
dred per hour-equal to one thousand every
four minutes. Ailer the type is set fol the
days paper, stereotype cople 5 are made of
II, III order TO supply forms from which TO
print sufficient issue for The day. No pa.
pers ore issued 10 subscribers d rectly from
tie tfict they being supplied by The news.
mcn. r..s .u+ frs..ta.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11
SKIRTS! |!

I HAVE Just received direct from the
l. American Skirt Company,
saving the Jobbers commission, ~ doz Hoop shirts rang
ing from 10 to 10 Hoops They will be sold very cheap
Second Edition Of Boots and Shoes Just Received.
Crockery also, a splendid Lot, now on exhibition at
November 20, 1862. ROB lNsOE'S.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

81 like your impndsnee," as a pretty CIR
said when her beau kissed her. i, M
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

BUFFALO Robes.-A 6ne assortment
ID ust received direct from the plains which will be sold
cheaper than ever by SIEPhEN HALL.
December 4th, 1862. s.-.s 676
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11
HoQks.

A. @. DICK, bookseller. Statioper apd News
Dealer Also Dealer in sheet Music Toys and aepsral
Ysrsty Goods, Nsip st!ssiI Asbtsops,o Ohio, tol
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11
miscellaneous.

EMORY LUCE, Dealer in Sweet Potato, and
other Early Plants and Vegetables
Also Dealer in Preserved Fruits, Tomatoes &c. East
tabula, ohio.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11
Livery stables

II. F. CULyER, has removed 20 the islsi FIsk
House Stables where be sAsrs to the sb, IN Ash
buia the OF the hest sgpipPed ilsey so The iiy
ing standard. Cail eba see. kpy' u iooo' wv
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11
Crockery,

A FULL assortment ofboth Common and
n White, Stone China of the popular Huron Pattern,
which will be sold low for Cash, at M0RRlS0NS.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

LINUS SAVAGE, Furniture Dealer and Man
onice of Dr. Harrington. AShtabula,O D. 4ei'
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-04-11

DUORO & BROTHERS, Manufactures of 4
Dealers in Fnnture The best descriptions and every
rsty Also general and Cof
Ans 70 order Main street, North Of South Public Square
Ashtabula. ssi
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

.1tyl,s4 D., he Corporation Of the CairsrTty
y Ysrm0nt. Oct. 20th, 1868.

.1lyt.s1 ., The Corporation Of the CHtrsTTty
y Vermont, Oct. 10th, 1868
Bhsrs-s. The recent grant, by set Of Con
grsss. Of lands for the support of Agricultural
College IN toe various States Of the Union, and
the recent acceptance by this State OF such
grant, seem to open 4 way by which the educs-
ti0ual strength Of the State may be increased.
and a uniOn and harmony of action on the
part Of the friends Of education secured, which
IS exceedingly desirable.
And Uhsrsas, From the position occupied
by the different Colleges Of the State, an ex-
preston Of the view OF their Trustees, upon the
subject Of the establishment of an Agricultural
College in this State, may be deemed of import
ance, Therefore,
Resoired, 1st, That consolidation Of the high
er educational interests of the State, by a union
Of the collegiate institutions respectively located
at Norwich. Mddlcbury and Burlington, and
merging Of their separate corporate existence in
the establishment Of single State University
which shall assume such character as shall com
bine all the distinctive exceHencles Of the three
colleges now existing, and. AZ the same time
comply with all the requirements Of the Act Of
Congress for the establishment and support Of
agricultural colleges, and Of the act of the State
accepting the grant made by said act Of Con-
gress, Is a measure that viii directly and power
fully promote the general educational welfare Of
Vermont.
Resolred, "a. That in view Of the paramount
importance OF such consolidation of strength
and means, all minor questions OF location, and
other details, should be disregarded by every
true friend Of education until the main objec.
o: such constellation IS elected.