Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-09

upon the times in this and seversi
other States, and the University d
Tennessee. as now organised, more
than snslslns its reputation made il
former times aud under more difficult
conditions. Members Of the Board
Of Visitors made 1t especial duty and
found il a pleasant one 10 investigate
the various Affairs Of the university
with considerable thoroughness. and
presumed also to make to the honor
able Board Of Trustees some sugges
tons from time to time which received
respectful consideration. In the
course of four years, the term for
which they were appointed, the Nisi-
TOYS have noted Improvements 10 the
different departments quite 10 keeping
With the spirit and progress OF the
age.
The course of study is admirably
adapted to the necessities and require
ments Of the South. giving students
the full advantage OF the highest
classical standards known to universe
ties, and also special training for agTi-
cultural, mechanical and scientific
pursuits. The practical aims Of life
are kept SO prominently in view that
no one can attend with a serious pur-
pose without being benefited and
stimulated to honorable endeavor.
A sub committee inspected all the
dormitories Of the buildings Snd found
them generally in good condition. The
sanitary regulations are excellent and
IN accord with the natural ADVANTAGES
of location and climate. Valuable
additions have been made to the phil
osOplisal and scientific apparatus, espe
In the schools Of Chemistry aud
Mineralogy and of Natural History
and Geology. Butitis of the school OF
Agriculture. Horticulture and Botany
that we would more particularly speak.
This has a bearing directly upon the
development Of our resources 10 farms.
gardens aud orchards, that which in
the great majority Of the PEG
pie especially those who own and ill
The soil. The new agricultural mu
scum where are collected models OF
farm Implements and machinery,
,pecimens Of agricultural products,
Of soil fertilizers, ETC., the
aud eemmodious green house
with its several thousand
lowering plants, the propsgating room
where many valuable plants have teen
raised from the seed-those are i'm
portant additions to the buildings and
facilities for instruction of the Uni
Versity. The University farm is sup
Piled with model buildings, mschin.
and implements, and the expert
ments made ia scientific farming, 10
raising and 10 thoroughbred
cattle raising are such as to be of
general public benefit. The expert
made are published from time
70 time and are awaited and read with
great interest by the intelligent classes
81 the agrieultuFists throughout the
State and in distant parts Of the
country.
Whilst the students who take a
Of agricultural apprenticeship
may not always become practical
at once those who do SO have ;
great advantage over the uneducated
and will always encourage and main
tain the dignity Of intelligent labor aud
ihus add to the welfare and p~rosperit,
the commonwealth.
The farm consists Of 26l acres, some
Of which, originally thin, has been
to a high state Of product
iveness. thus illustrating what can be
done with the Eornout lands Of the
as may be required By the
increase of population. Particular
attention is invited to the action Of
the Board OF Trustees in establishing
agricultural experimental station.
The object is the promotion of the
agricultural interests Of Tennessee By
practical experiments, aud investiga
ton, aud the station holds itself read,
to make for citizens Of the State analy.
Ses Of seeds, fertilizers and soils. OF
minerals, etc., under condition that
the results must promise to promote
the cause Of agricultural progress,
prove to be Of public interest and be
free for publication, such experiments
to be made free of charge when sam
pies are furnished. The particulars
are more fully set forth in a circular
already widely distributed among the
farmers Of the State.
The Board Of Visitors have found
much to admire and commend in the
general conduct Of the UNIVERSITY
under the admirable Presidency Of
Rev. Thomas w. Humes. s. 7. d..
and an efficient and we'll Organized
faculty, aided By an earnest and intel
ligent Board OF Trustees.
Tennesseeans have Just cause 10 be
proud Of such an institution, second
as II is for thorough and practical
purposes to very few in the lsnd, and
he state caanOt make On investment
more conducive to the general good Of
the rising generation than in the fur
her support and Strengthening If this
historic and time honored seat OF
learning. The experimental agricul.
tural station deserves a liberal endow
ment, and if maintained will be pro.
ductiYe of most gratifying results
This is essentially a State institution
In which every citizen should feel a
personal aud patriotic pride. Trust
ing that these views may be found IN
harmony with those ofyour Excellenoy
and OF good citizens in general. We
have the honor to be
Yours, very respectfully,
j. HARVEY MATHEs,
Secretary.
TREASURES REPORT.