Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-01-26

The USIvEssI1Y.-TuE MEETING TUESDAY
EvENisG.-The meeting Of citizens to consult
as measures for the benefit Of the University
of Vermont and State Agricultural College,
called by a number OF our citizens, was res
pectably attended with liberal allowance
of ladies. The meeting was called to order
10y Mayor Catiin. who On motios was made
the permsnen. chairman OF inc meeting.
and c. e. Benedict was chosen Secretary.
After the reading Of the call by the Secre-
tary, j. s Adams. E.g. briefly explained
the objects of the meeting and introduced
Rev. and late Prof. \. q. Clark, now Of
Boston, who proceeded to address the meet
ing.
DR.. CLARK considered the present rare
opportunity to build up here better insti-
tute than has existed in Vermont or perhaps
in New England lie alluded to the past
high standing Of the College and 10 the val
Ne Of its work, az illustrated by the position
Of its graduates IN Congress, in the pulpit, Of
the bench, aud as instructors elsewhere.
II doubted If cur citizens fully realized the
Importance OF the College to them, merely
in pccuniary point OF view. There had been
years when the students lad expended in
Burlington $4,000 year. With IJs mem
bcrs increased to 300 CT more. as We had a
right to hope they would be under tie rev
order Of thing, it would not he exuayaSaur
to estimate the money brought into Blrl!nE-
ton and expended here annually by means Of
the College, at 100000 to $4,000 a year.
Such an institute would lie Of great occur
iary advantage To the merchants, mechanics
and business men Of the place.
Mr.. Clark proceeded to consider tile de-
mants Of the times for practical educauan,and
to give at length bic views OF the proper char
actcr Of such an institution as contemplated
by the new charter. II should be, lie thought
properly a university, with it's classical and
scientific courses, and departments of Modern
languages, Engineering. Chemistry. Agri-
cultural Science, Mining, &c., with oItilral
course. for students who did not desire %
take a full course treating all i;- students
without distinction and giving IT, degrees to
all alike who showed themselves worthy OF
them.
Such an Institution must De literally en-
lowed, in order TO compete with r.gal instl-
buttons. Il should have az least au addition
Of $1,000 to the Join; funds Of the Inn
versity Of Vermont and the Agricultural
College. Ills would give au annual income
of $4,000, would support c.rEs % IL
professors. and afford fan Instruction 20 l5o
students. Once started 90 such basis the
College would hcrcei9-th take caic % itself.
would have constant additions 90 i,- funds
from individual ami state t,ueiasu De, and
would heconcan institution .f whi.l -asci-y
aud tie State would De justly I..at.
Mr. Clark was listened r' with -ro. i--
tercst, and tie thanks of theme,tius moved
by Mr.. Adams, were unanimously voted 60
him for his interesting and instructive ac-
dress.
Mr.. }. 5. Adams followed with some eaT-
nest remarks, urging the necessity era H'-
cral subscription 20 tie funds OF ,.e College.
by oar citizens. ailliiuc also 90 thc iast exc
r,ctation Of tie State at large. shat Bls..as-
ton would indicate hcr interest Ia her own
College ly generous donations, and % tac
prospects, If Darlington led eH handsomely
in the matter, Of large Subscriptions from
other quarters. lie moved chat d commit
tee d. i've citizens BE- appointed 90 cooper
ate with the resident tsu-,c,- o.. ;ae Juiye7-
sity OF Vermont and STATE Agricultural
College in the raising OF funds.
The Chair aITointei as said Committee
VI. Il. BrcSuN.
CsEaIUs NorEs.
Raw. ELDRuGl Nix.
HENRY RoIFE.
EDwARD LYMAN.
On motion Of G.. V. BF>a.cT, thc
committee were empowered 90 adj 90 their
number, If thought advisable.
The meeting then adjourned
Ii is understood tuat the committees .i
citizens and Of the corporation, will meet
without delay and take measures for present
ing the matter TO our citizens iu practical
shape Nor DO We doubt that the result viii
De wor, Of the well known lihcul.,y and
public spirit o! the citizens OF Burlington.