Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-26
EAST TENNESSEE UNIVERSITY.
Trustees, Meeting.

dent dumeS presiding. Inc following tlusVIeo
were present: Hon. o P Temple Col John
Baxter, Hu l. McClurg, j A Mabry, w A
Henderson, John Reese, VIM 4 Eckle, Z
Luttrell, Frank A r Scott, W 5 Kennedy, Rey
Jas Park, M McGhee, D A Deaderick, DR. B
Frazier, DR. r p Eaton, Dr. h Ludlow, II ID
Armstrong, Z j Sanford and VIM Rule.
President Humes made lengthy and interest
ing report upon the operations and plans Of the
TJ1iversitv4 ~ '-s~-s ~ NS~~Ns
]. j. Reese was appointed on the Finance
Committee, to fill the vacancy occasoned by
Mr. Cowan's death. 1... .lr
A number of reports were read and referred to
their appropriate committees.
Interesting communications were read from
Professors Payne, Nicholson and Atwater and
referred to special committees.
On motion, Professors Hunter Nicholson. w.
0. Atwater and Chancellor Temple were ap-
pointed delegates to the Agricultural Congress
at Washington. E0-.E 1T
Professor Bradley was instructed to proceed
to Washington, at once for the purpose of Sc
leeting models from the Patent Office donated
to the University.
Lieutenant Thornburgh was authorized to
make arrangements with the War Department
at Washington for cadet muskets, &c, for the
use of the University.
A letter was read from Governor Brown Civ
ing the result of his correspondence with the
several railroad Presidents in the State on the
subject of free transportation for students, which
the part of the roads.
On notion it was made obligatory on students
to wear the prescribed uniform to take effect
from and after the beginning Of the next term.
On motion Of Judge Temple, the Committee
ION Buildings were directed to have the three
centre buildings on the hill insured.
The committees heretofore appointed to take
action in reference to the death of JAS. IL.
Cowan submitted the following report, which
was adopted ..s .-..s..r
We are called upon to record the death and
mourn the loss of one of our Oldest and most
esteemed members of this Board. We refer to
james III. Cowan, who, few weeks since, de-
parted for his long home. In his death we have
sustained loss which cannot be easily filled.
Before disease had laid its hand on this most
excellent man, no member of this Board watch
ed the interest of the University with a more
conscientious regard for its highest and best
welfare He took deep personal interest in its
prosperity.
Ever upright and just in all his actions and
dealings with his fellow-men, he has left noble
monument to his memOry-and honest name.
Though he had reached sthe ''sere and yell
low leaf' of mature autumn, when the fruit
which he had planted was ripe for the gather
ing, and when the golden leaves were falling
thick aroud him, yet he passed away before the
chill darkness and shadows of icy winter had
overtaken him. Sustained at his death by
christians faith and hope, he was spared the
horrors of tottering decrepitude and aimlesS
imbecility. -rar.Tt
well, he is gone and we who stay,
Will look around and then away"
ResOLoed, That in the death of James II.
most hOnored members, and society one of its
brightest ornaments .. HEsE -.
ResoIced, That we deeply deplore his DEATH
and as a mark of respect for the memory of such
exalted merit, we order these resolutions with
the preamble to be spread on the records of the
University.
ReSoLred, That the Secretary of our Board is
hereby directed to send copy of these proceed
ings to the family of the deceased, with the ex-
preston of our most sincere coincidence.
o. P. TEMPLE,
J. r. LUDLOW
-..... w. A. HENDERSON,
#.E i. L..s Committee.
The Committee on the Death of Hon. VIM.
Heiskell submitted the following which was
unanimously adopted .'.0
Hon. William Heiskell, q member of this
board, died in this city, September 9Th, 1871,
nothing left undone. Born of humble parents
in Hagerstown, Maryland 1888, he was early
thrown upon his own efforts for name, fame,
education and fortune. lie passed through the
trials and successes of all self-made men.
knowing what it was to be poor, he was always
prepared with sympathy and means to assist the
needy; what it was to want education in city
life, was ever ready to forward educational in
what it was to be honest, sought to
assist honest toll by employment and influence.
His name was SYNONYM for honesty, integrity,
hospitality, charity and practical good sense.
He served the public during his long life in
many capacities, twice being chosen Represent
alive, and once Speaker of the House. He was
elected member of this Board in 1867, and
remained one till his death, doing efficient SER
vice; and with a large mental liberality always
sought the. general good In appreciation Of
his many virtues, be it
ResotueG, That, in the death of William Heis-
kell, this Board has sustained the loss of one of
its most Jealous and honored members.
ReS0tceG, That We gladly pay tribute to his
mental and moral worth
RcSoLred, That in respect to his memory these
proceedings be entered of record, and a copy
thereof be furnished, by the Secretary, to the
bereaved family. JOHN BANTER,
+s g F..A. r. SCoTT,
VIM. RULE,
Committee.
On motion of R. H. Armstrong the Secretary
was ordered to furnish a copy Of the foregoing
resolutions to the city papers for publication.
- On motion R.. NJ. McClung was elected
Trustee to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of James ii. COwan.
The Board adjourned to meet Thursday Feb
ruary lst at the Board of Trade Rooms at 9
o clock a. NJ.
The Concert at Turner Hail..
The concert for the benefit of the Lutheran
Church (German) last night at Turner Hall de-
served far more encouragement than it receiv-
ed. The programme was we'll arranged the
pieces well chosen and ALI were we'll renderpd