Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-01

RlVcu more IlUc 10 Il II HSCeSbdi IuNSSli-
CATION; he was opposed to rushing SO important
q matter; he wanted speed. but did not want the
committee TO be forced to report in favor Of ONT
location without opportunity to investigate the
other.
Mr.. Hall thought speed was necessary, and
moved that the committee be instructed to re-
pert at 3 O'Clock Tuesday evening. instead Of
reporting Immediately.
DIR. Russell thought ten O'Clock Tuesday
would be the proper time for the committee to
report. He was satisfied there was not y build
ing in the state go we'll adapted for the purpose,
which could be had so coon. All our advantages
should be made known to our representative as
soon as possible.
Capt. Lesueur wanted the to report
on Tuesday; the Legislature would meet Tuesday
morning. and the report could be telegraphed
him; if necessary the committee could remain
in session all night.
Col. Reid stated that he vas profoundly in
different as to what might be the report of the
committee. He did not wish any one to think
the meeting was called in his interest. He Of
fered this property Ut Il reasonable price, and
he expected to realize all the money he had
planted in 1t. He was Satisfied no property in
the county. SO suitable, could be procured In II
month, but he was willing to withdraw his Oh
fer, and would pledge himself 10 cooperate
with the meeting to secure the location Of the
asylum at any point in Lafayette county.
Capt. Lesueur thought the should
report in favor of a single location.
Col. Rathbun thought ''Limrlck Lawn
very cheap ut the price offered: 1t is Q masnin-
cent property; there is no place in this or In the
ten adjacent counties so well adapted to this
purpose. The land is worth every dollar asked.
leo WING 0nt tho hnild,npa Nd III fopoflar ,out
four times the amount asked for 1t.
The motion to appoint Il committee OF five was
then put to the house and carried unanimously.
The chair appointed Messrs. VIM. H. Chiles,
VIM. Limrick, &. s. Rathbun, VIM. Young
and E. Winsor.
On motion the meeting adjourned till 10 o'clock
On Tuesday.
MEETING TUESDAY.
The meeting was called to order at 10: 30
O'Clock Tuesday morning, by the chairman,
DR.. Gordon. The presented the fol-
lowing report:
TO the Chairman of the Citizens Meeting of
Lexington, Mo-. concerning the relocation
OF State Lunatic Asylum No. 2.
Your committee, to whom was referred the
question Of an offer and recommendation to the
state Of Missouri of u suitable location and
building for the use, and to take the place of
State Lunatic Asylum No. 9. lately destroyed
by fire st.st. Joseph. Missouri. would respect
July 1GDOxL.
That having taken into consideration the sew
eral properties and locations suggested in the
public meeting, we have unanimously agreed
that the property known rs s'Limrick Lawn
In every respect. Tor desirability of location,
suitableness of the house and premises, anu
cheapness, excels every other proposed location i.
as such.
We find among other advantages this prop
erty possesses the following, which recon-
mends 1t over every other:
First-The buildings are now ready for imme-
diate occupancy by the state, and the officers
and inmates of said asylum. and are sufficient
Tor the present accommodation OF all of them,
in this emergency.
second-Tbe possession of the premises, if
purchased. can be had within twenty -four
hours thereafter.
Third-The premises. consisting of three hung
dred and twenty 1920 acres of fine land. in 6rst
class order, with all the buildings and i'm
provments, can be bought for the sum of $50, OOe,
in money, or state bonds bearing six per cent.
interest. payable at such time as the legislature
may designate.
Fourth-The original cost OF the main build
Ing and improvements, which are frst-class,
the entire property, including the land, the cost
Of such improvements being over $50, 900.
Fifh-The location Is extremely desirable
from its healthfulness, being on rising ground,
with an ample supply of pure water; convenient
Of access to all parts Of the state; nearness to u
dne market for food, meats. vegetables IN great
abundance, OF the best quality, and Of the
Sixth-In case the state might desire to in
crease the capacity OF the building, Its shape,
site, condition Of walls, their Thickness and
strength make it . property easily improved
and enlarged at the lowest possible outlay.
In view Of all which we earnestly recommend
that our representatives in the state legislature
be instructed and requested to use every effort
to secure the location OF said asylum, in said
buildings and premises, calling their attention In
this connection to the very full and detailed re-
port made concerning said property by the
special legislative In February 1873,
for more particular details as to the various adj
vantages of this property and its various con-
veniences and improvements. Said report how
ever not including 100 acres of land and a brick
house CT four or five rooms, incluued In the
present offer.
All of which 10 respectfully submitted.
VIM. II. CHILE5.
4. WINSOR.
GEO. s. RATHBUN, }Com.
WILLIAM LIMRICK,
WILLIAM YOUNG,
On motion the report was unanimously
adopted.
On motion the secretary was instructed to send
copies of the proceedings of the meeting to our
represen taties In Jefferson City.
Mr.. Blackwell moved that the be
continued, and that 1t meet the committee of the
legislature, ii one should be appointed, to ex-
anime ''Limrick Lawn" Carried unani-
mously.