Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-16


Department, $1,000.
T. D. Boyd, Instructor Of Preparatory DE-
partment, 81, 600.
J. Fl. Randolph, Instructor of Mechanical De-
partment, ETC., $500.
L. ". Conerly, Farm Superintendent and,
Quartelmaster, 1000.
a. Skolfeld Treasurer, etc. 81, 900
w. II. Goodale, Secretary of Board, $3.50.
Secretary to the President, $500.
Its to be Observed that the sum Of $3.50 is de-
Quoted from present salary Of Professor Sewell,
and it is for the purpose Of relieving him Of tho
duties of Librarian and assigning those duties ~
two cadets as rewards Of merit.
These cadets are to be selected or appointed bNr
the President Of the Faculty, or by the Faculty,
and they are to be credited each with the snm
Of sl25 on the amount due by them to the main.
tenance fund. Your committee recommend that
this arrangement be made permanent for obyi.
GUS reasons.
E. In the matter Of detail Of cadets as assis-5
tant commandments, the committee are of opinion
that the President should be empowered to act
ash may see fit provided no extra expense ba
thereby incurred.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN CLEG5,
e. II. FAY,
Ofthe Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Walton, the Board took v
recess of ten minutes for lunch.
The Board having resumed business, the sasaa
members being present with exception Of Mr..
Fay, on motion Of Mr. Strong, the foregoing 70.
port was referred back to the committee with in
structions to report again at the regular meeting
in October next
On motion of Mr. Edwards, the following ress.
luton was adopted:
Resolved That the President OF the Faculty
he empowered to detail and assign to duties in
the University under his direction three cadets,
and in consideration Of the performance Of these
duties, these cadets are to be credited with
amsunt due by them to the maintenance fund
for the session.
Mr.. Graham presented the following eommH-
nication from Mr.. D. F. Boyd, the former Presi-
dent of the Faculty:
BATON ROUGE, La, July 1st, 1891.
TO his Excellency Louis a. Wilt, Goseynorof
Louisiana and ex-oficio PresdeaS Boardof
Supervisors Louisiana State University ana
Agricultural and Mechanical College
SIR beg leave to inform you that / have pur-
chased all the rights and interests OF Mr.. John H..
Mclean. OF New Orleans, in the Lee and Jack
son Picture now in the custody OF the Univer-
sity, and hereby transfer to the University
all my rights and interests in said picture.
This, Ibelieve, completes theoriginal intentions
of donation to the Institution, and makes the
title good and perfect. ! am. very respectfully,
your obedient servant D. +. BOYD.
Mr. Johnston moved that said donation be ae-
cepted and the thanks of the Board retnrnedstc
Mr.. Boyd. The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Strong rose TO question of privilege end
read a communication from Gov. Wilt, express
ing regret at his inability TO be present and his
hearty sympathy withth iabors Of the Board
On motion OF Mr.. Johnston the following reese
luton was adopted:
The Board Of Supervisors OF the Louisiana
State University and Agricultural and kechsui-
cal College regret that in their deliberations at
this meeting, they miss the accustomed presence
of their President, the Governor ofthe State, and
learn with extreme regret that his absences in
caused by i'll health. The Board offers Governor
Wilt their sympathy, their strong hopes for his
speedy recovery and the assurance of their w.
teen and regard.
Mr.. Graham desired to be recorded as havtGg
seconded said resolution
e. :Iottion of Mr.. Strong, the Secretary wasre-
quested to send copy Of said resolution to Gov
ernor Wilt.
On motion of Mr.. Pipes, the following ressu-
ton was adopted:
Resolved, That a committee of three be ss-
pointed to see the agents Of transportation lines
for the purpose Of securing the lowest rate posi-
BILE for students coming to and returning 1tsm
the University.
The Vice.President appointed on said cou&it-
tee Messrs Strong, Dolhonde and Edwards.
Mr.. Pipes introduced the following resolution
which, on his motion, was referred to TIE csa-
mittee on the state ofthe College:
Resolved, That the committee consider tho
ACCESSIBILITY OF employing an instructor in pri-
mary Law.
The Secretary read a communication from Mr.
Markham, late Treasurer, relating 10 his elaiM
for balance of salary, which, Oh motion of Mr..
Pipes, was referred to the Finance COMMITTEES.
The bill of j. II. Lamon, Esq, for professional
services, was then called up.
On motion OF Mr. Johnston, the following rose
ton was adopted:
Resolved, That accounts amounting to about
the sum of 81, 597 having been allowed Or .bS
Treasurer's books, under the impression that ths
accounts had been audited and passed by the Nj
nance Committee and Board and this being %
mistake, the accounts are referred to the Finance
Committee, and that the Treasurer give notie0
thereof to the several claimants.
Mr.. Graham moved that the Secretary DO in
structed to inform Professors King and Boyd
that they are authorized to present their bills for
travelling expenses TO the Finance Committee Tor
audit
On motion OF Mr.. Clegg, said resolution was
laid upon the table.
On motion Of Mr.. Pipes the Board thea I'd
adjourned sine die.
EtEATA.
The following corrections are made in tho
Treasrrer's Report as published on the thinst.:
Statement A. s2s66g paid 4 agricultural De