Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06

Nash VILE sssIightIy DislIgured, but
StIII in the Rinx.''
louisville to have sho Next say-sO.


The committed to locate the Souther
Baptist Seminary met in the First Baptis
Church in this city yesterday. The follow
ing were present: Rev. DIR. j. L. Burrows
Richmond, Virginia, Chairman; Rev. Dr.
+. Fl. Prichard, Raleigh, North Carolins
Secretary; t. p. Smith, Charleston, Sout
Carolina; Rev. DR.. Samuel Henderson, Ala
bama; Rev. DR.. M. T. Hillsman, Tennessee
Rev. DR.. S. L. Helm, Louisville, Kentucky
and Rev. DR.. J. p. Boyce, Chairman Q
Seminary Faculty, who accompanies th
committee.
The committee first visited Chattanooga
where they were received by deputatiol
of citizens, given the freedom of the cit,
and shown the various points of interes
and scenery of the surrounding country
Leaving Chattanooga Friday, they wen
to Atlanta, Georgia, where they were
met by committee on the par
of that city, but found that their PROPOSE.
ton for the location of the seminary wa:
not sufficiently matured for present action,
though they were assured at least the sum
of 100000 would be given the institution
if placed there. Chattanooga has Offered
lands, bonds and property valued at $780,
600.
The committee reached Nashville Satur.
day, and yesterday morning met the follow.
ing committee Of this city: Rev. DR.. L. G.
Jones, Rev. DR.. w. z. Jones, M. B. Pilch.
er, Rev. w. A. Nelson, Arson Nelson, Dr.
G. K. Winston, J. w. Thomas, A Tyler,
A. 3. Beech, w. 81. Pohlman, A. II. 81 ticks
Ii. g. Scovel, w. p. Marks, j. A. Pigue, j.
f. Demovile, A. b. Shankland, and II. v
Hooper. The following committee on
propositions in behalf of the city of Nash.
vile: Messrs. Jones, Pitcher, Nelson, Thorn
as Tyler, Scovel, Pigue, Demoville, and
ShanklaAd reported this resolution:
SIN view of the information derived from
the Chairman of the Visiting Committee
and the treasurer of the semi nary as to
the amount Of money necessar to secure
| the location of the Southern Ba ptist Theo-
logical Seminary az Nashville and place it
on an independent basis, we deem it mex
pedient at present and regret exceedingly
our inability to do So"
Mr.. Arson Nelson dissented from the
report, and thought its acceptance or rejec-
ton rested with the Nashville committee,
who deemed the amount offered was so
small by our city that by some means the
! action OF the locating committee making
offers to various cities might be deferred.
He himself felt certain that in addition to
the $4,000 raised, Nashville could raise
$4,000 and give twenty acres of land
worth 5000 or 500 per acre, more valuable
to the institution than for any other pur-
pose.
Rev. DR.. HillSman said by the resoluti on
he understood Nashville had Withdrawn
from the proposition.
DR.. W. P. Jones, chairman of the meet
ing, said he was of that opinion.
Mr.. Scovel thought the resolution meant
only withdrawal from present action rela-
tive to the proposition at this particular
juncture.
Rev. DR.. Hillsman said he as a Tennes-
seean felt interested in the subject, and
was exceedingly anxious for Tennessee to
make proposition that would look well
and run some chance for securing the loca-
ton. His people in West Tennessee were
anxiously interested like himself, and would
give money towards the enterprise, provi-
ded it were located somewhere in this
State, when they would give nothing if To-
Gated in another State.
Mr.. j. w. Thomas said that when the
amount reported was being solicited many
subscribed with the expectation of
being called upon two or more
times and subscribing more. Nashville
could raise $4,000 or 100000, but not
Sl50,000, and he did not think it a disgrace
to acknowledge it.
DR.. Winston thought 'the local commit
tee should be like Jim Steele's bull dog, and
stick up TO the last" The locating or vi
sitting committee should make a distinct
offer or order a canvass of the city made.
He never thought Nashville could get it
unless by some hook or crook. Bro. Boyce
should not come and cut the thing right off.
While Nashville's committee made no de-
finite proposition they were still in the field
and if Bro. Boyce would make a specific
effort or order canvass of the city, they
would endeavor TO secure the amount.
The visiting committee are brushing the
country to see what they could get-they
did not know where they wanted it located.
He offered the following amendment:
"Resolved, however that if the commit
tee of tie Seminary shall make a distinct
proposition as TO the amount which may be
required, or if the committee shall order a
canvass of the city of Nashville to secure
the amount, then in that case we cordially
invite additional effort"
Rev. w. a. Nelson also thought a def
mite proposition should be made. The
committee from Nashville did not wish the
amount raised by them to appear in print
unless it was a respectable sum, and they do
not know how to find out what amount is
necessary. They felt no indifference in the
location, but were embarrassed and yet he
did not know how to improve the condition
of affairs.
Rev. DR.. Prichard said it occurred to him
that these Nashville brethren should not
feel so modest and difficult about the prop
osition.
Mr.. Thomas thought 100000 could be
raised.
Rev. DR.. Boyce said as his name had
been introduced he thought he shonld say
something. Nothing sufficiently distincs
had been made either by Atlanta or Chat
tanooga to warrant location. He did not
know what offer Louisville would make.
Reference had been made concerning the
remarks of himself and the chairman. He
stated that no one had made decision and
he did not know what he had said would
have any weight other than to
show what amount in his individ-
ual opinion was necessary for the
fourishing condition of the Seminary, and
what amount could be raised by the breth-
rem. He was of opinion that definite of
fer should be made to the committee agree
ing to locate at some place, and recommend
ed one of the two plans proposed by DR..
Winston.
Mr.. 7. II. Jones proposed that the Nash |
vile committee pledge for the location of |
the Seminary the sum of 100000 in prop
erty and money, to be paid in four years. |
This he did to get a definite proposition |
from the locating committee.
DR.. BOyce said in the present shape
the proposition he did not think Nashville |
was clunted cdt, though he did so think
when the committee read their report, |
which had been interpreted differently
DR.. w. P. Jones said he would put the
question, though he opposed it, because the
committee on location could not act on the |
proposition pledged by individuals solely, |
whose solvency was not known. The mo-
ton to pledge 100000 was lost.
The committees report was adopted with
the amendments offered by DR.. Winston.
The visiting committee were invited to
enjoy the hospitality of the city and visit the
proposed size for the Seminary in the after
1 o0n, for all of which thanks were returned.
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