Louisiana capitolian., 1881-07-12
NO. 81.

department. ~, OuV
I. D. Boyd, Instructor Of Preparatory De-
partment, $1,000.
j. H. Randolph, Instructor Of Mechanical De-
partment, etc, 81, 800.
Quartelmaster $1,000
H. SkolGeld, Treasurer, ETC., 200.
w. II. Geodale, Secretary Of Board $3.50.
Secretary to the President $780,
Its to be observed that the sum Of $50 IL ~
Quoted from present salary Of Professor Sewell,
and It's for the purpose Of relieving him Of the
duties Of Librarian and assigning those duties 70
two cadets as rewards Of merit.
These cadets are to be selected or appointed by,
the President Of the Faculty, ol by the Faculty,
and they are to be credited each with the snss
Of al95 on the amount due by them to the maia-
tenance fund. Yonr committee recommend thnt {,
this arrangement DO made permanent for obyi.
o,is reasons.
0. In the matter Of detail Of cadets as assis-
tant commandants, the committee are Of opinion
that tho TsssiaSns should be empowered to art
az he my ~ ;It, provided no extra expense bs
thereby incnrf.d.
Asas Respectfully submitted
JOHN 0LEGG,
rs E. III. fay.
Ofthe Committee.
On motion OF Mr. Walton, the Board took y
recess Of ten minutes for lunch.
The Board having resumed business, the same
members being present with exception OF Mr.
Fay, on motion Of Mr. Strong, the foregoing roe
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 rege-
luton was adopted
Resolved, That the President of the Faculty
be empowered to detail and assign to duties 10
the University under bis direction three cadets,
and in consideration Of the performance of those
duties, these cadets are to be credited with
amount due by them to the maintenance fund
| for the session.
Mr.. Graham presented the following comrnn-
| ncation from Mr.. D. F. Boyd, the former Presi-
| dent of the Faculty:
BATON RouGE, La, July 1st, 1881.
To his Exeellency Louis a. Witt Goyeino.of
Louisiana and ez.o6icio President Board Of
Supervisors Louisiana State University and
Agricultural and Mechanical College
SIR--I beg leave to inform you that have put-
chased all the rights and interests OF MI. John IL.
| Mclean, of New Orleans, in the Lee and Jack
son Picture, now in the custody of the Uniyer-
sty, and hereby transfer to the University
all my rights and interests in said picture.
This / believe, completes the original intention
of donation to the Institution, and makes tho
title good and perfect. / am, very respectfully,
yonr obedient servant ID. y. BOYD. I
Mr. Johnston moved that said donation be NC
ceptedand the thanks of the Board returned TO
Mr.. Boyd The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
Mr.. Strong rose to question OF privilege aad
read a communication from Gov. Wilt, expreas-
ing regret at his inability to be present and hin
hearty sympathy with tie labors ofthe Board.
On motion of Mr.. Johnston, the following reso-
luton was adopted:
The Board of Supervisors Of the Louisiana
State University aud Agricultural and Mechaaf-
cal College regret that in their deliberations vt
this meeting. they miss the accustomed preAoueo
Of their President the Governor Of the State, and
learn with extreme regret that his absence IL
caused BY III health. The Board offers GoYernor
Wilt their sympathy, their strong hopes for bis
speedy recovery and the assurance OF their es-
teen and regard
Mr.. Graham desired to be recorded as having
seconded said resolution.
On motion Of Mr.. Strong the Secretary wan re-
quested to send copy OF said resolution to Gov
ernor Witt.
On motion cf Mr.. Pipes, the following reso'ri-
ton was adopted
Resolved That committee of three be ap-,
pointed to see the agents OF transportation line8
for the epurpose of securing the lowest rate posi-
BILE for students comisg to and returning from,
the University.
The Vice.Presilent appointed on said coraMit-
, tee Messrs Strong, Dolhonde and Edwards.
Mr.. Pipes introduced the following resolution
which on his motion, was referred to the cont
lnittee on the state Of the College
Resolved That the committee consider tho
advsability Of employing an instructor in pri-
mary Law.
The Secretary read communication irorr Mr..
Markham, late Treasurer relating to bis oaim
for balance of salary, which, on motion Of Mr..
Pipes was referred to the Finance Committee.
The bill ofJ H. f.alnun, ESQ.,, for professional
services was then called up
On motion of Mr. Johnston, the following resn-
ton was adopted:
Resolved, That accounts amounting to about
the SUN of 81, ,j97 having been allowed on tho
Treasurers books, under the impression that tho
accounts had been audited and passed by the Ne
nance Committee and Board, and this being y
mistake, the accounts are referred to the Finance
Committee and that the Treasurer give notice
thereof to the several claimants.
Mr.. Graham moved that the Secretary be IN
structed to inform Professors King and Boyd
that they are authorized to present their blis Tor
travelling expenses TO the Finance Committee for
audit.
On motion of M Clegg, said resolution MAS
laid upon the table
On motion Of Mr.. Pipes, the Board .hea aa
adjourned sine die.
ERRATA.
The following corrections are made N tha
Treasures Report as published on the TIN inst.'
Statement A. s2sGG9 paid Agricultural De-