The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-13

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that he had been instructed when he came
TO the Board meeting, TO vote against the
wedding af the two institutions-the State
Fair and the Exposition-but now he be-
heved, since they were united into one
that the people of indianapolis and
the State Board of Agricultural, should
come TO fair understanding with
each other, and work shoulder to
shoulder. He thought the enterprise
was great and grand one and should be
carried out by the united efforts of the two
interested parties. He was first opposed to
the marriage of the two; now that they were
married he was opposed TO divorce. He
didn't wish the people of indianapolis to
think that he was iAimical to their interests.
he was their friend by virtue of the fact that
their city was the capital of the Stale. He
distinctly stated that the showing that the
State Board had made was satisfactory to
nm. he came up here expecting 10 find
everything all wrong, but the showing ex-
hlblted just the contrary. He further indi .
Gated that he had thought, judging
from what he had seen himself, in
his own society that there was Just as
much trepedition OH the part of the different
societies toward the State Board as there
was on the part of the city toward the guar
sntors; that the State Board had not been
any more prompt in the performance of its
duty to the societies than the guarantors
had been toward the city. He now sat
isied that the Board had faithfully dis
charged its duties both 10 the State and the
city. He said he had always stood shoulder
to shoulder with the indianapolis Journal
but now they had proven false to him and
bad placed words in his mouth he had never
uttered.
GOV. Hendricks being present, was called
upon and made a brief but impressive
speech, which served as oil upon the troubled
waters,
GOV. HENDRICKS SAID
That when he came there to pay his re-
spects to the Board it was without the eXpec-
tation of being called upon to make any re-
marks. He had very high appreciation of
the Importance OF their work, subscribing as
it does the first interests of the State of In.
diana. OF course they would hardly expect
him to generalize inasnuch as they compre-
hended the Importance OF those interests
quite as much as be did. He was gratified
to be able to say to them that the returns of
the assessments of the State showed a very
satisfactory increase of the taxable property
of the State, large portion of which. as a
matter or course, was the result OF the devel-
Opment of the farms OF the State, though TO
very considerable extent the apparent in
crease was the result of a more exact taxa
ton. Instead of being 5000, 200 900, as it was
| In 1870, the taxable property Of the State
now is above $500, 000, 600. Some anxiety
if not feeling has been exhibited, he
understood, in connection with the con-
struction of an exposition building at the
| Fair Grounds, north of the city At one
time he had thought that a better location
for the Exposition could have been selected /;
| but that last year the Board had fully con-
sidered that matter, and it was now settled
question. The Exposition is upon the fair
| grounds of the State and is part of the prop
! arty of the Board, and through the Board of
,aL on - Ind In
! the Exposition last year the Board sought
! to unite the common interests of agriculture
and the mechanic arts. So that at the late
fair and Exposition, mechanics and farmers
| met on a common ground, and all were graf
| flied with the fine display of valuable stock.
| the productions of the lands, and
the results of the skill of our mechanics, and
whatever difference of opinions may have
existed in the past, 1t is now settled that
agriculture and the mechanic arts Will here
after go hand in hand under the fostering
care Of the State. He hoped that the spirit
| that animated the Board in that connection
would be found in the legislature, in the en-
actment of the laws and the adoption of pCli-
cies; that the Board would not allow any
spirit of jealousy to manifest itself in the de-
| alterations between the city of indianapolis
and the great body of the State. Indian
apolis is the political capital, where
| the laws of the State are made,
and where TO a large extent they are execu-
ted, and under continued policy every Cit
| lien should be proud of the development Of
the capital of the State. 1t Is gratifying to
know that the late assessment showed as
much substantial wealth at the capital as
throughout the State. He was happy to
| congratulate the people of theState upon the
TACT that the Board of Agriculture is COM
posed of men who earnestly devote them
selves 10 the development of that great in
| terest of the State.
| The election of officers being next in order
| Col. Bowling nominated John Sutherland,
present incumbent, for President. The pre-
siding officer, J. ID. Williams, was directed
TO cast the vote of the Board in favor of Mr..
Sutherland, which was done, and he de-
! clared elected for the next year. In accept
ing the position Mr.. Sutherland said it was a
source OF great qualification to him that the
! Board seemed sufficiently satisfied with him
as to place him for the third time in the
chair. He fully realized the Importance of
the position, and as in the past should en-
| deavor TO perform his ddty conscientiously
and to the best of his ability. He was
thankful for the courtesy and assistance
| heretofore extended him, and hoped the
same pleasant Relationship would continue
| in the future.
Mr.. Sample nominated Mr.. Grim for Vice
President, for whom the President was dir
ected to cast the vote of the Board, which
was done, and Mr.. G. declared elected.
| Mr.. Johnson nominated Alexander Heron,
/ present incumbent, for Secretary, for which
the presiding officer was directed to cast the
vote of the Board. On motion of Mr.. Burke
the salary of the Secretary was increased to
81, 800. Mr.. Heron, in accepting the posi-
ton, thanked the Board for the honor con-
ferred, and promised to perform his duties
to the best of his ability.
Mr.. Seward nominated Carlos Dickson,
present incumbent, for Treasurer, and on
| motion of Mr.. MUTT, the President cast the
vote of the Board for Mr.. dickson.
Colonel Bowling nominated Thomas v.
Mitchell for General Superintendent. Mr..
Sutherland nominated Major j. ]. Palmer of
| indianapolis, but it was ruled he was too
late. as The President had, by direction, cast
/ the vote of the Board for Mr.. Mitchell, who
was declared elected a 81
The following gentlemen were elected an
Executive Committee: IL. Caldwell, "A. h.
! Claypool, Jacob Mutz, and l.. A. Burke, for