Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-27

take into consideration thu question Of establish.
ing the boundary-Iine between Maryisno
and Virginia In the Potomac river be, ana the
eame 10 hereby authorized and directed 70 con.
fer with the committee appointed on tho pert CT
the state Of MARYLAND touching the taxing o. oys-
ters, fsh, and crabs 10 the waters OF tho Potomac
and Pocomokc, and tho question Of concurfens
legislation between tho two States on state SUI
jects, and the said committee IL hereby given tne
same power over said subject matter rs y sA-
pressy given IN the two Sns rsaard 70 ssd
Mr. Harrison offered an omnibus Joint rcsoll-
ton for the appointments OF specieI conn III
sion 10 investigate everything concerning ral-
roads. from names OF owners down. Inc iono-
luton lies over under the rules r,,.
The following bills we're introduced: ny nI.
LoveDstein. 10 amend tho Code In rciciehyo "
the sale OF intoxicating liquors; by Mr.. o,uoos;
TO amend tho Code In relation TO exemption OF
Jury duty for the protection OF the riparian
rights Of owners Of land on Elizabeth river.
THE BLAcKsBuRa INVESTIGATION.
Mr.. Loyensto,n. from the joint Committee on
Public Institutions and Education, Gu pnu w.
investigating tho charges against tno DIM
burg Board OF Visitors submitted the foiiowihs'
To the Senate and House Of Delegates Of 'irg'h'a
Your re.pective committees on Public lnstitn-
lions and Education OF the senate ana on .,or
| and Colleges Of tho House, having Doch hu.uot
| ized 20 send for persons and papers 70 nNesu-
| gate the charges preferred against the 'iri,o,5
Of the Virginia Agricultural and Mcchahicai '.i-
leQe, beg 90 submit the following fePor,, W
eether with the papers ana tss.inaony Of
| by the epccial committee: Consderatlons ~ VI
pubhc economy and time deferred the conii.lS
tee from following the details OF TINS .onn,
| yersy as far as might otherwise nave secu nrs
proper, and the inquiry was restricleu 49, ia
| ineiy 10 the charges Of moro important anu
| tangible character. .,.. mn,
In Richmond 10 April. 1891, and AFTER aoseps,ns
| the resignation OF the then president, Iehs,ai
1. +. Lomax, determined to declare vacant tne
| chairs held by Professors NJ. r. scott, - A. MOT
| ton and William III. Graham IN that inStiio.io1,
| BY unanimous vote OF those presen' wy =, $50
site two thirds under section -, Nouc vi 1000"
| they effected this change. ,,.
Mr.. scott and Mr.. Graham, feeling themselves
| sggrieved at this action, have brought thelr
| grievances before the Legslanre. They charge
| misconduct upon the visitoS OF the coiiego III
| that
i. They enforced the resignation OF General
Lomax and wrongfully removed ffoiossois
| Scott Graham. and Morton from their places
| in All instances without cause or notice.
2. In having improperly aud Illegally ex-
pended the funds Of the Institution.
In the matter OF the Just accusation the COM
mIttee Recognizes the almost plonary authority
conferred upon the visitors By law-an authority
which carries the fun right OF dismissal when
sanctioned by a two thirds vote. The action OF
the visitors upon the occasion cited was, the
committee believes, in good faith, and II seems
| 10 have en- anated from desire 10 subserye tho
best interests Of the college. They assert, In
their judgment, the institution was not best ac-
complaining the purposes OF It's creation; tnat
reorganization was necessary, involving change
OF instruction and OF instructors.
POLICY OR MroLIcY.
Your committee, not being thoroughly con-
yersant with the history and objects OF that In
stitution. did not deem II wise 70 inquire minute
Iy into the policy ifnpolicy OF this reorganiza-
ton, but chose rather to accept the conclusions
of those who, both by association and duty, were
better qualified TO Judge.
As regards General l.. l.. Lomax, DR.. NJ. II.
Scott, and Mr.. J. Y. Morton, who were relieved
of their duties at Blacksburg, the committee
finds no charges sustained affecting their charac-
ter or competency In their former positions, but
the visitors deemed them not the best qualihed
persons TO conduct the new duties created by the
Reorganization OF the college. Against them no
personal charges Whatever were alleged, and
| the committee was impressed with their charac-
ter and high testimonials: one OF them Con-
federate general with ability approved In war
| and whose honor Is without n stain; the other
| two Virginia gentlemen OF merit and culture.
| whose names stand above reproach in the Com
| monweaith.
THAT CONFIDENTIAL REPORT.
| Mr.. W. II. Graham became the subject Of adj
1 verse criticism IN TINT, while at Blacksburg, he
| improperly, as was alleged, obtained certain pc.
/ pers belonging 20 the Board OF Visitors which
/ we're regarded as Of confidential character, bul
/ after careful examination OF the promises We
| have concluded that the papers were not OF the
| Justly entitled 10 their possession.
| We pause here 10 express the opinion mat nae
| these gentlemen been punctually notified OF the
causes which demanded their removal much o.
| this unpleasantness might have boon avoided
| and we believe that where practicable. and I'M
| less some imperative public reason iorDid, one
| similarly dismissed should have the causes as
| signed, that the world may not be left open tC
anix any imputatiOn IL plelses 10 his name
| 2 A close examination INTO the financial a.
fairs OF the college would have entalled so much
| labor and expense to the State-the proper o;
improper management OF the funds would have
| involved so much OF legal opinion and research
that the committee concluded not TO pursue
| those inquiries.
| IL. however, enIoins upon the visitors a care
ful custody of the college funds, les; any portion
| thereof derived from the Federal Government
| should DO expended in O manner not spechcal.
| IN provided by the terms OF the statutes. And
| especially would IL impress upon them the ne
| cessity OF limiting the travelling expenses OF
| the members OF the board, which have some
times been too great.
| We would recommend the enactment OF the
bill on this subject already reported by the
| Senate Committee on Public Institutions.
THE FACTS ADMITTED BY THE PRESIDENTS.
The facts admitted that two presidents OF the
college were drawing salaries at the same time,
while only one was performing duties at the col
| lege; and that professor was allowed 70 draw
| his pay several months while absent in Europe
| do not impress US fayorably, and while we DC
| not undertake 20 criticize the discretion of the
| visitors In these particulars We may admonish
| them against the indulgence of those expendi'
| lures.
| However, In conclusion, while recognizing the
many Obstacles and diniculiiss the Agricultural
| and Mechanical College has labored under. we
| beg 70 assert that, In our Judgment, the college
| is organized upon n good basic, and for those
| who desire the facilities OF an economical and
| valuable education We commend 1t TO the con-
| ndence and patronage OF the public.
| WILLIAM L0vESsTEIN,
J0KL G. GREEN,
ID. GARDINER TYLER,
JOSEPH ". SOUTHALL,
SIDNEY =. EPB5,
j. I. DUNLOP,
j. TAYLOR STRATToS,
| X. NJ. BUXTON,
EDMUND BERKELEY,
G. CAMPBELL,
WALLER A. WATSON.
We amend the following:
| ~ cpp,n,nittee recommend such change In
| tho nresent law regulating the appointment o.
| Visitors of the Virginia Agricultural ana Me
chanical College so as TO give greater opportuni
~ for the appointment OF alumni OF said college
| nnon sald board, believing that the graduate
al the college would have 'ho interests OF thei
| Alma Mater peculiarly at heart be more iamiiia
| with its workings and needs, ana that tnel
action upon the Doaru "ouiu DC io9o eAPooou "
public criticism.
Afternoon Session.
| The chair was resumed at O'Clock and tn
| following bills passed:
SENATE Bills.
To provide for the expenses OF the boards o
visitors OF the institutions OF learning TO amend
| an act incorporating the Brookland Railroad anC
| IMPROVEMENT Company, in Henrco county; 4
| prescribe the times for holding the circui
| courts In the Ninth Judicial Circuit; for tn
| protection of the riparian rights OF owners 9
| lands ON Elizabeth river TO amend the Code b
| relation to offences against personal property
| 10 amend the Code in relation 10 summons an
service o. feri fIcids regulating the fishing Q
purse-nets and pound-nets in the Potc
mac In Stafford King George, Wcs'moreand
and Northumberland, and 10 the Rappahannock
10 establish State weather service In the State
for the relief OF the sureies OF William II. Oils
10 amend the Code III relation TO dismissal OF al
| peals and writs OF error In the Supreme Court c
| Virginia; TO extend TO the Nansemond waite
Company certain rights: TO amend an act 10 IN
corporate the Bland County Land, Improve
ment, Development, and Transportation Compa
| nv: to provide for scholarships and fellowship
by alumni in all Incorporated institutions {
| learning In the state; for the relief {
Susan Mays, the widow Of Thomas 4. Mays
| 10 amend an act 10 incorporate the Lynch
burg Perpetual Building and Loan Company
| toincorpOrate the Grca. Council OF Virginia In
| proved Order Of Red Men; incor porating tn
| Rosemary Library; 10 authorize the supervisor
| of Appomattox county 10 borrow $4,000;
| require corporations 10 furnish for record II
| clerks Offices OF the county courts where the
| do business the names OF their officers and d
| rectors; 20 amend the Cole. section 34S4 chap
| tar 10. in relation 10 granting new trial: q