Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-05-14

kindly liberal spirit manifested towards
the committee and the institution.
The committee then remained in secret
session several hours, when they sent Cap
tain Woodruff the following reply as to their
action:
FRANKLIN HOUSE, KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
May 9th, 1873.
w. ". IYoodyu6, Esq, President KHor-
rHe Board Of TradC:
DEAR SIR-The undersigned have been
appointed committee to communicate to
you the fact that, relying upon the honor
of the Board of Trade and citizens of
Knoxville, and their ability to fulfill the
proposition which they have made to the
Locating Committee, the latter have, after
full discussion and mature deliberation
located the University at the city of Knox
vile. Very respectfully yours,
n. +. COBLEIGH, Chairman.
f. A. MASON, Secretary.
We doubt not, but that time will show
the good judgment of this committee in
selecting Knoxville as the point at which
the Methodist Central University is to be
located. They have deliberately considered
the whole ground, taking into consideration
every site presented, and it cannot be said
they acted hastily. We believe they have
done just what their judgment told them
was right and proper, and we believe time
will fully demonstrate the wisdom of their
dcllOl' Inc great Onurcn Uney represent
will have cause to be thankful, that this
committee has acted with such judicious
care.
At two o'clock, the committee was taken
in charge by the Reception Committee of
the Board of Trade, for the purpose of
again visiting proposed sites for the insti-
tuition. They first went to the Swan place,
on the Rutledge pike, adjoining the Lount
farm on the east Here Gen. Mabry
fl,ax 10
hundred acres of land for the location of
the University.
The committee then went to Gen. Ma
bry's residence, which he proposes to sell
at reasonable figures, showing q liberal
ity of spirit which has been character
istic of his whole life.
Then they drove to Fort Saunders and
were shown by Mr. Seymour, a tract of
land belonging to the Agricultural College
farm, on which there is an eligible and
beautiful site for the location of
college buildings. This property can be
purchased for reasonable figures and would
suit very well for the object purposed.
By invitation the committee then visit
ed the princely home of Judge Temple,
where refreshments were served in hand
some style by Mrs. Temple, who is never
surprised in preparing an entertainment.
After a pleasant half hour here the COM
mittee drove back to the city.
After supper the committee held bust
ness session until 8 o'clock, when by invi-
tation they visited the Board of Trade
Rooms, and enjoyed some good music at
the Philharmonic rehearsal. Two or three
pieces were well performed, closing with
"The Heavens Tell from the Creation
Mrs. Barton then sang by request, "Flear
DeS ALpeS," which was received with APP
plause. Being encored, she sang give
O'Clock in the Morning" Gentlemen of
| the committee were then severally intro
duced to a number of our citizens present,
when they again repaired to the franklin
| House to complete the business for which
| this meeting was called.
The committee being called to order the
| following report was read and adopted
The Committee of the NJ. E. Church APP
| pointed to locate Central University de-
| sire to express to the citizens of Athens,
| Knoxville and New Market their high APP
probation of that hospitality, kindness
and public spirit which have made the
visits of the committee, on this occasion
| among the most agreeable events of their
| lives.
Although from the nature of the case
/ the views of all could not be met, yet we
| hope the final judgment will be that the
committee have acted with prayerful re
| gard for the best interests of the whole
church and the cause of Christian educa
| ton.
Cleveland had begun late to prepare hel
proposals, but were highly creditable Il
the liberality of her citizens.
| Athens and New Market made exceed
ingly liberal propositions in proportion t.
their population and wealth, and we here
by express our high appreciation of thei
liberal propositions, and our desire tina
their interest in this educational move
ment may result in the increased efficienc,
and success of the educational institutions
already located in these places, manifest
ing such enthusiasm in the cause of edu
| cation. j. I. WILSON,
f. Q. FULLER,
JNo. BRADEN.
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
The following resolutions were Offered
and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the grateful acknowl
edgments of this committee are hereb,
rendered to the Board of Trade and citizen
of Knoxville for their hospitality, cOurte
sizes, &C., deep interest manifested in tn
success of the enterprise of locating tn
/, Central University and in the interest G
higher education.
RGsOlred, That this committee hereb
tender their hearty thanks to the Presiden
and members of the Philharmonic Societ
of this city for the excellent entertainment
to which they invited the members of tn
committee.
On motion, committee was appointe