Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

.tomaiRtain quiet in their own jurisdiction. To
the end, however, that there might be as little
delay ~ possible In mobilizing our small mill
tary force, Idirected an order 70 Issue to com
members OF theft commands to be prepared to
receive orders Tor active service. Fortunately,
Is have indicated, nothing further was ne
ceSsary. @ol = TsaaH GljR ~.... -'n 1tGIu Dr.
On the 14th dav of September, 1875, Briga-
dier-General Nathaniel Bradley Baker, for fif
Teen years Adjutant and Inspector-General OF
the State, departed this life. This event, clos
ing "A It did q career of exceeding usefulness,
both as public officer and private citizen, ex-
cited profound regret throughout the State.
Possessed of great executive ability, OF i'm
mense industry, Of peculiar aptitude for public
affairs, he had rendered notable service to the
State in the war of the rebellion, and at later
period the same characteristics enabled him to
30 great work for the relief of the destitu-
ton caused by the grasshopper invasions in
the northwestern part Of the State. Should the
commonwealth again need the services OF one
of its citizens under similar circumstances, 1t
win be fortunate indeed if it shall be able to
secure those of one at once so able, so devoted,
and 30 self sacrificing.
am reminded here of the suggestion made
by the 'present Adjutant-General that some of
the Invaluable records which Gen. Baker caus-
ed to be made of the history of Iowa soldiers
will need recopying, in order that they may
be preserved for future use. l earnestly com
mend action hereon.
.,l.,.,. l. STATE LIBRARY.
The State Library has received additions,
during the term, OF 1875 volumes, making an
aggregate Of 1886, exclusive Of pamphlets
and duplicates. The additions are valuable,
and the law library is now considered one OF
the most complete in the United States, 1t
gives me great pleasure to bear tribute to the
fidelity and ability with which the librarian
discharges her responsible duties. .,..~ 80
40 ~ irary PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. r. .4.
The fiscal term closing one month earlier
than heretofore enabled the State printer to
get d much larger number OF the institution
reports III type than heretofore; and some Of
them have been transmitted to the members
elect Of the general assembly at their homes
To these reports you are respectfully referred
for statement Of the condition and needs Of
however, to call attention to some matters OF
special interest connected Herewith. .''a
TIE UNIVERSITY.
The time has fully come, in my judgment when.
this our first educational institution should have
permanent annual allowance to supplement its
revenue from Investments and other
ouTses, This l. e far the v w
ending June 20, 1878. The appropriations
made by the Board of Regents for the same
period amount to $5O,S00, the deficiency being
met by moneys heretofore appropriated but
vet to come from the State treasury. The re-
port of the Board Of Regents states for what
objects the appropriations are made, and an
inspection of the amounts allowed will not,
think, show more than is necessary for the
proper maintenance Of such an institution as a
State university should be. 1t would in my
opinion, be an act OF sound policy to appropr-
ate porportionate amount OF the state rev.
enue, OF of the tax levy, to the uses OF this in
stitution. This might be made applicable TO
future levies, so as not to increase the lmme-
date burdens of our depleted treasury. The
presidency of the University having become
vacant, it is temporarily filed to great salts
faction by Hon. c. W. Slagle, for. several
cept of the. position permanently. the Board
has the matter Of the successorship under con-
sideration. An enlargement OF the income Of
the institution would be Of service to the
|, Board in the selection OF such successor, be
cause OF the uncertainty at present attending
lowed those engaged IN the work OF the insti-
tuition. The needs Of the University, and the
work It is accomplishing and the manner Of
doing that work, are set forth with such clear
ness In the able report OF the president pro
| tim, that I cannot do better than to invite
your attention directly to that document, and
ask It's careful perusal. s.. ,... ''l,'.. ,a.
The valuable series Of weather observations,
conducted by one OF the. Professors OF the Uni
versity, with as yet no official recognition,
commends itself to public favor. The devoted
originator continues his labor Of love with no
little expense to himself and with the most
painstak1ng assiduity An appropriation, suf-
ficient at least to reimburse him for his outlay
might, in my opinion, be judiciously made in
aid Of Prof. Hinrich's work. ....'....
..,....t,fI- NORMAL SCHOOL.
Tho last oeneral assembly having failed to
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ah y, t IRA. seae ano;,.ed fnil
scno y P,e .s, SEQ ap ,pput1r es,ectad
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