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

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ho said, was rough and unpleasant locs.
ton shut out from distant view !; tho
few trees would have but little effect as TO
| shade. beauty or ornament for the build
ing. Art surpasses nature in ornamening
grounds. Hc had seen thut part Of the
town almost dcpopulated tho men Of on.
terprise and activity who were there ten
years ago IRE not there now and we must
not act for the wishes merely Of the people
whom VIC have met to-day, but for the fu-
| ture. Referred to the dullness Of that
part Of the town, evidonoing tho Seminary
building gone to ruins; tho old Baptist
chu, Oh franc standing for years unfnish-
| cd and tho Everett schoolhouse unoocu-
pied. Houses had been moved away
Why put live institution like this in such
| a locality? Spoke Of tbs claims Of Sank
| Rapids in tho matter OF location. lie al
| SO spoke at considerable length concerning
other matters, boarding, ease Of access,
population, &c.
Gen. Andrews called for the ayes and
noes On Mr.. Bloagstt's motion.
Pending tho vote, Mr.. Dunnell said ho
thought the business Of the town was
would be an objection, and believed it
ould be better 10 60 down town. Was
not specially impressed with the natural
attrnc;lons Of the Seminary place; and
( thought the only site presenting any real
! beauty was the Sle.rns House, with
its beautiful scenery, sweep Of river
view. &c. Though: a more quiet and orderly
school could be had in lower town than en-
the Cra Il. 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 willingto vote against the
Cram site. he was quite willing to vote
against the Seminary. Thought the trees
amounted to nothing. He wanted s:'lta-
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 /.
Mr.. Parker moved to dismiss the consitl-
Grafton of the Seminary Square. Second
ed by Mr.. Dunnell.
Mr.. Simpson said that the question IF
title was sufficient to have him vote again:t
the place.
Mr.. Parker explained that the cloud on
the title was the reason which had led him
to make tile motion.
The vote stood:
Ayes-Simpson, Andrews, Parker, Dun
nell; 4.
Noes-Blodgett; l.
Mr.. Pa :ker moved to accept the propo-
sition male by Mr.. Hooper in regard to
the Stearns House property, provided that
the area when conveyed to the State shall
net be less than one acre.
Gen. Andrews offered as a substitute
that the Wilson site, Of not less than three
acres, be accepted at q cost to the State Of
not more than $4,000 (the balance to be
made up by the citizens) and if not acce pt-
cd within week that the Stearns Ho'ase
be taken. Seconded by Blodgett. After
some discussion, Gen. Andrews withdrew
the substitute, when vote was taken
on accepting the Stearns House:
Aye.-simpson, Andrews, Parker, Dun
nell, Blodge.t; s.
Noes-None.
Mr.. Dunnell offered the following:
Resolved, That the Prudential Cons pit.
tee be authorized and instructed to perfect
the purchase of. the Stearns House proper
ty agreeably to the vote Of the Board just
passed, and also nave the said buildings
fully insured.
Carried.
The following offered by Mr.. Parker was
adopted: T..
Resolved. That the Prudential Comroit-
tee be directed to make a careful examina-
ton of the title Of said property, and if
found good, take deed Of the same in the
name Of the State, and draw the purchase
money from the Treasurer Of the Third
Normal School, upon q warrant drawn up
on him by the Chairman Of the Commit ttee
and signed by the Secretary.
Gen. Andrews offered the following,
which was adopted:
Iesozved, That the Prudential Commit
tee Of the Third Normal School be he reby
authorized and instructed to cause said
Stearns House building to be fitted for a
Normal School at the earliest practicable
period.
Considerable discussion was had with re-
gard to the selection Of a Principal, when
upon motion of Mr.. Parker, the President,
Secretary and Gen. Andrews were cc'nsti-
tuted q committee to secure as soon as
possible Principal for the school, at f.
salary not to exceed $4,000 per annum.
Mr.. Dunnell 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:
.Resozved, That the Prudential Commit
tees of the several Normal Schools be in.
structed to procure at once and open prop
er books which shall contain record Of
the receipts and expenditures and funds Of
said schools, and said books shall be kept
by the Secretaries of said Prudential Com
mittees.
"A letter from Judge Hamlin, rendering
his resignation as q member of the Pruden-
tial Committee was read, and tho resigna-
ton accepted. -.
On motion of Gen: Andrews, Leander
Gorton was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The following bills of expenses in at
tending the Winona meeting were allowed:
D. Buck, $11.00
Rev. McMasters. 1900
And the following for expenses OF tho