Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-12

The Licking county Agricultural Colieg'
committee having invited both branches o
the General Assembly of Ohio to visi
| Newark and Granville for the purpose o
examining sites that are offered for the
College In the vicinity of those places, th'
invitation was formally accepted for Sat
urday last; and most Of the members wen
over to N, wark on the early train of tha
day. Several of them had gone the day
before-while the writer hereof, accompan'
led by half dozen Representatives, wen
on the 1l:40 train Friday night. Thep
was also very creditable delegation of la.
dies that accompanied the Legislature, ant
the Editors and Reporters who are always
invited and welcomed on such OCCASIONS
The good people of Newark had provided
the most ample and elegant accommoda-
tions for us all; being proverbial for theil
hospitality and liberality, much was ex-
pected-but the most sanguine expecta-
tions were more than realized. And then
Saturday was so beautiful and clear, most
fitting and appropriate for legislative ex-
cursiOn, when one of the best counties in
Ohio was on exhibition.
Immediately after breakfast on Saturday
morning, splendid teams and magnificent
carriages were driven in front of the sever
al Hotels, to take the excursionists to the
places designated by the Committee. The
first place visited was Mr.. PENNY's farm,
nearly two miles east OF Newark; and then,
Mr.. O'BANNoN's farm, Immediately east of
that and adjacent to it. 1t would be diff
cult to find finer or better farms anywhere
than these are; and they are regarded very
favorably by the members who visited
them. After the party had returned to
Newark, they proceeded to the Licking
County Fair Grounds, mile and half
west of the city. These are not exceeded
in beauty and fitness by any other Fair
Grounds in the State. They have been
several times described and sketched in
these columns; and hence, we shall not re-
peat description of them in this report.
After returning to Newark and dining,
the entire party started for Granville, look
ing at other proposed sites for the Agricul-
tural College, as they proceeded. The
lands of Mr.. WOODS, Immediately west of
the city, were first examined, and pro-
nounced very elegant. The farm of WM.
S. WRIGHT came next under review, and
was highly commended. Other sites be-
tween Newark and Granville were exam
ined, and noted for consideration. By the
way. there isn't more beautiful valley in
the State than this one. On arriving at
Granville, the several places of interest
were visited. 1t is town celebrated for
its Institutions of Learning and its Water
Cures; and among them all, nothing so
fayorably impressed the visitors as GRAN
over by Mr.. w. p. KERR with such distin-
guished ability. 1t is in most prosperous
and flourishing condition, and is doing
much to educate the young ladies of the
West; but it could not well be otherwise
than prosperous and fourishing, with such
an able aud accomplished head, and such an
efficient and valuable corps of Instructors.
Mr.. KERR is just completing an elegant
addition to his Seminary Building, that
will enable him to extend the usefulness of
his Institution, which is already very great.
The thorOughness of its course of study,
and the moral and religious influences that
surround it, make it very desirable Sem
mary for young ladies to attend.
At four o'clock, the General Assembly |
and other guests were invited by DR.. SIN
NET to sit down in the Town Hall to
splendid repast that had been prepared by
the ladies of Granville-the Doctor having
rendered the hospitalities of the
town, on behalf of himself and its people.
The party manifested a just appreciation of
the good things so bountifully provided by
the excellent ladies and liberal citizens of
this beautiful village. Before leaving the
hall to return to Newark, Mr.. MUNsoN
thanked the company for this welcome
visit, and concluded with some fitting re-
marks about the proposed Agricultural
College. Mr.. COULTER, the Representative
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The General Assembly, for this entertain
nent, and appropriately eulogized the
beauty and excellence ofGranville and the
ofits people.
1t was six o'clock when the excursionists
.rrived at Newark from Granville; and an
lour after that time, they were escorted to
he City Hall, where were congregated the
beautiful women and brave men of our sis
er city. A band was in attendance and
iscoursed most excellent music during the
vening. Half an hour was pleasantly
pcnt, by the members and others, in max
ng acquaintances and in renewing old
and in agreeable conversation.
After this, the assemblage was called to Or
Ter by Mr.. G. B. GFFIN, upon whose mo-
ion Mr.. P. N. O'BANYoN was elected to
preside, which he did with grace and
lignity.
Upon Hon. J. F. FoLLETT, Representa-
i've from Licking, was devolved the duty
II speaking for his county. He performed
t handsomely, eloquently, and appropri-
ltely. On behalf of his entire constituency,
ne rendered the General Assembly and
1ther guests thanks for the visit, and ex-
,ended whole-hearted, cordial welcome to
hem all. He spoke in grateful and just
sulogy of the hospitality and liberality of
,he people of Newark and of Licking coun-
;y-spoke as a faithful and efficient Repre-