The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-18

he said, was . rough and unpleasant loca.
ton !; shut out from distant Wow; the
few trees would have but little effect 40 q
shade. beauty Or ornament for tho build.
ing. Art surpassed nature IN ornamenine
grounds. He had seen that part Of the
town almost depopulated the men Of on.
terprise and activity who were there ton
years ago are not there now and We must
not act for the wishes merely Of the people
whom We have met to-day, but for the fn-
ture. Referred to the dullness Of that
part Of the town, eyidenoing the Seminary
building gone. to ruins; tho old Baptist
ohui oh franc standing for years unfnish'
ed; and tho Everett. schoolhouse unoooa.
pied. Houses had been moved away
Why put live institution like this in such
locality? Spoke Of the claims Of Sauk
Rapids in the matter oflooation. He al
SO spoke At considerable length concerning
other matters, boarding, ease Of access,
population, Sc. - - f4$>.'' ~
Gen. Andrews called for the ayes and
noes On Mr.. Bloagstts motion.
Pending tho vote, Mr.. Dunnell said he
thought The business of the town was
crowding out toward the Cram site, which
would be an. objection, and believed il
would be better 10 go down town. Was
not specially impressed with the natural
attractions Of the Seminary place; and
thought the only site presenting any real
| beauty was the Stesrns House, with
its beautiful scenery, sweep Of river
view. sc. Though: more quiet and orderly
school could be had in lower town than en-
the Gran. site.
Mr.. Parker conceded with the views Of
Mr.. Dunnell.
Mr.. Simpson said he had not seen To-
cation which fully satisfied him, and if the
Board could do so he was in favor Of max
ing no permanent selection at this time.
While he was willing to vote against tho
Cram site. he was quite willing to vote
against the Seminary. Thought The trees
amounted to nothing. He wanted s::'ita-
bic place; he thought this would eventually
be the most important Of the three State
Normal Schools, referring to the immense
Northwestern country which it would be
called upon to accommodate,
The vote stood:
Ayes-Simpson, Blodgett, Parker, Dun
nell; 4:
Noes-Andrews; l.
Mr.. Parker moved to dismiss the consid-
Grafton of the Seminary Square,. Second
ed by Mr.. Dunnell.
Mr.. Simpson said that the question ct
title was sufficient to have him vote again:t
the place. >~"!-
Mr.. Parker explained that the cloud en-
The title was the reason which had led him
TO make the motion.
The vote stood: r.
Ayes-simpson, Andrews, Parker, Dun
nell; 4.
Noes-Blodgett; /.
Mr.. Pa :ker moved to accept the propo-
'ition made by Mr.. Hooper in regard to
he stearns House property, provided that
he area when conveyed to the State shall
net be less than one acre.
Gen. Andrews offered IS . substitute
hat the Wilson site, Of not less than three
lcres, be accepted at cost to the State Of
lot more than $4,000 (the balance to be
made up by the citizens) and if not aoce pt-
ID within week that the stearns Ho'ass
70 taken. Seconded by Blodgett. After
ZONE discussion, Gen. Andrews withdrew
he substitute, when vote was taken
N accepting the Stearns House,: =. |
Ayes-Simpson, Andrews, Parker, Dun.
lell, Blodgett; s.
Noes-None.
Mr.. Dunnell offered the following: :
Resolved, That the Prudential Conn ait-
ee be authorized and instructed to perfect |
he purchase Of the stearns House proper
= agreeably to the vote Of the Board just |
'assed, and also nave the said buildings
ully insured. -: .rs /:
Carried. = lit 80
The following offered by Mr.. Parker was
dopted: ! M i
Resolved, That the Prudential Comroit-'
ee be directed to make careful examina- |
ion of the title Of said property, and if
ound good, take deed of the same" in the |
lame Of the State, and draw the purchase
money from the Treasurer Of the Third |
Normal School, upon a warrant drawn up
n him by the Chairman of the Committee |
nd signed by the Secretary. /
Gen. Andrews offered the following,
rhich was adopted:
Resolued, That the Prudential Commit |
&c of the Third Normal School be he reby |
and instructed to cause said !
'tearns House building to be fitted for q
Normal School at the earliest practicable |
'eriod.
Considerable discussion was had with re-
.NEU W GAo 5oASOGAVA Va u 1IAAVlpAA1 "ACA /
Ipon motion Of Mr.. Parker, the President,
Secretary and Gen. Andrews were cc'nsti-
uted committee to secure as soon as
possible Principal for the school, at f.
a]ary not to exceed $4,000 per annum.-
Mr.. Dunnel moved shat the Prudential |
Committee be instructed to have the Normal |
school commenced during the month Of |
September next.
Carried |
Mr.. Simpson offered the following: /
.Reso1ved, That the Prudential Commit
ces of the several Normal Schools be in.
Itructed to procure at once and open prop
n books which shall contain record Of
he receipts and expenditures and funds Of
laid schools and said books shall be kept
~ the Secretaries of said Prudential Com
nittees. -..- - !
A letter from Judge Hamlin, ten ering
his resignation as q member Of the Pruden-