Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-04

hss0frec. That 6 committee. 10 cOueiob u
Carolus Noyes, ESQ, of Burlington, Rev. Dr.
W. G. 7. Shield, Of New York City, Rev. T. H.
Byingtou Of Windsor. Geo. II. Bigelov Of Bur-
lngton, Rev. Austin Hazsn OF Jericho, and AFRO
Barnes of Knoxville, Tenn, be appointed to de-
wise speedily as may be, in consultation With
the Corporation. a well-oonsidered and practical
plan for placing the affairs Of the University II
tuch position pecuniarily and otherwise, as
shall at once secure 10 its discipline ana culture
the wides; possible influence. and st the same
time preserve uninpah ed, as q sacred legacy,
their distinctive features.
Ruolred, That when, after mature delioers-
ton, such Committee shall have adopted such a
plan. it shall he communicated by them. through
circulars or the public press, TO the Associate
Alumni; aud also TO the Corporation, 10 De oy
that body received as expressive Of the opinions
of the Alumni. in the premises.
Resolrsd, That the Alumni hereby pledge
themselves, in advance, 10 cooperate with the
Corporation in the practical carrying out Of any
plan for efecting the purpose indicated.fwh
may be agreed upon between them and the com
mit,ee above appointed.
Mr.. Moves accepted the suggested amend
ment of Rev. Mr.. Byinston, and DR.. Shedd
/ withdrew his 81 bstitute resolutions, for the
/ time being.
Prot G. ". Benedict formerly Of tie
/ University said that, though only by adop-
| tion he could be called an alumnus. yet,
/ having been concerned for 50 many Tears IN
making alumni. (whose presence IN such
numbers was deeply gratifying 70 him.l he
might be allowed 10 speak. lie briefly
/ sdverted 10 the incorporation OF the InstItu-
Z ton AT an early day when almost all the
northern part Of the State was but a wider
ness The determination Of the location was
I one OF great delibcration, and It Wa made.
/ not with reference 70 the then existing state
l Of thing-. but 10 the long future. The men
/ OF largest mind and iar-seeing views IN the
/ State were concerned in forming the charter,
/ which was one of large and generous scope.
! and containing most important privileges. tie
/ had been surprised at the frequency with
which the University Of Vermont WIS
I spoken Of in some parts OF the State a. %
I il were an institution subject 70 changes by
the action Of the legislature, when the fact
was that il was as exempt from Legislature
alteration and control as il was possible for
any institution 10 be. When ne became
connected with the Institution in ls3j.
he satisfied himself from study OF l. re-
laticns 70 the country that the Collsgc hid
=
bui confirmed that opinion. IL had a distinct
and honorable character in the land. lie
alluded 10 the several embrass ment- which
had aiected It for Z short time past. and
particularly to those which had arls n from
the measures taken BY the Legislature win
a view, If possible.tl bring all the colleges q
/ the state under ono head and u connect
with them The fund lately derlv we'd from Con
81 -. Loo tee
I went 70 the iar,he bound possible l. meet
the expressed wishesoi the Legislature. farther
be thought, than he. Tor one. should have
have been willing 10 =. lie had never
I believed that tie legislative act ut lsD5
would prove effective and it repeal ~ the
act Of ls64 was no more than be had expect
ed and 90 tar a. the University OF Vermont
Wa Concerned. he vas Tree 10 say he wa
glad oft The Institution now stant6s on it.
own feet ami vas Tree 10 e on with IT. own
proper wOrk. A. 70. se' erh endorsements
I alluded .. they were 10 their nature Of
Z every shur; duration. tie alluded by way
Of illustration - the history OF bls own
alma mater, Williams coliegc, which at one
time during biz connection wiki 10, Wa
visited BY such panic that large portion
Of the students took dismssions believing
that II would Ole within a wear. Yet now
1t vas among the must furnishing OF che
New England Colleges. The University Of
Vermont when he brcame connected with 10
had but frati1n of the strength which u
now has In reference 70 the remarks Of
Others Mr.. 3. saId he thought the alumni
had not been sufficiently represented 10 the
corporation.
Nh GEo. H. BiGEIow Of the clsss Of ISIS
thought the email number OF alumni IN the
/ corporation had much 10 DO with the pre-
s-ni condition of the University. Daring
the pas, wear there had been tour vacancies
IN the corporation snd not IN alumnus bad
b,eu Cd sen On ni. one. The .orporatIln rs
IT. action had thus IN a measure ahcnated
the affections of the alumni iron [ nj
ver,Ity.
The resolutions Of Nj. Moves az amended
and those OF Dr. Shedd were taken up seTa-
rately and unanimously adopted. AMI Rev
/ 4 b. Rich Of Beverly, Mace. OF the Glass
OF $50, Carolus Moves and Rev Dr. Shedd
were appointed a committee u present them
10 the corporation.
Geo H. Bgelow offered resolution
amending article Of the constitution. 90 a.
TO provide for annual elections Of officers,
which, on motion Of Prof Buckham. was
laid on the table
On motion OF Chas. !. Alger. Of the class
i Of 1854, the resolutions Of Mr.. Roberts were
laid on the table.
On motion OF Geo. G. Ide. Of Clar,mout,
/ Of the class Of 1916, the meeting adjourned
until after the Corporation Dinner
AFTERNOON.
The Alumni met in the Court House at
$50 2. NJ.
Tne proposed amendment 10 the constitu-
/ ton, providing for the annual election Of Off
GERS, was taken up and adopted and Rev
/ {. I Ferrin, Prof. Buckham, Geo. u. lde,
/ Chas j. Alger. and Geo. II. Bigelow were
/ appointed by the char committee on nomi-
nations.
The committee reported the following list
/ Of officers, who were unanimously elected
! Preadenf-Rev. W &. I. SHEDD, y. D.
Tice- PreNdenf-G g. BENEDICT.
&crotG y-Prof. CHAs. W. THOMPSON.
Treasurer-WN. q. SHAW
DR. Shedd declined serving as President
| from inability 10 be. steadily present at the
/ annual meetings, when, on motion OF Rev
/ John q. Hale, OF Poultney. he was excused.
I and Hon. L. B. Englesby elected in ms steac.
Mr.. Englesby took the chair.
The resolutions Of Mr.. Roberts next came
I under consideration.
Rev. DR.. Sbedd approved of the general
scope OF the resolutions, and thought the
alumni should have voice IN the manage
ment Of the College, but the Corporation
were the real guardians Of its welfare. The
first step towards reJuvenating the UnVersi-
| ty was the acquiring OF an efficient head. and
he predicted that If he was a man Of fair abb
lities. around whom the students might raj
~, the College would soon secure Its old
numbers again. As regards union with other
colleges, We had done everything 10 bring
about unity, and it only remained for US 10
pursue no al oaptandTnl cOurse but total back
upon our old base, and, with the blessings
OF Providence resting upon US, 60 onward.
Mr. Roberts spoke again for the Canadian
graduates Of this University. He alluded to
the high positions on the bench. at the bar,
in the pulpit and in society. occupied by
honorary and ordinary alumni Of the Col
lege in Canada, and spoke OF their strong in