The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
COL. JONES, LIBRARY.
The Proposition That the State Pre-
sent It 70 the Historical Soelaty.

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sent It to the Historical Society
AT the November meeting of the Geor-
gia Historical Society last night, new
proposition was brought up with regard
to securing the valuable library Of the
late Col. Jones, of Augusta. as an addi-
tion to the valued literature of the state,
as well as Of the society.
Mr. 9. n. West asked of the library
committee what had been done with re-
gard to securing the library Of Col. Jones.
and was informed that the committee
was still in correspondence with Maj.
Basinger with regard to it, but that no
price had yet been set upon il and that
was what the committee was waiting for
Mr. West said that the library was a
very valuable one, aud that the society
ought, ny almeaus, 10 have il, if it could
possibly be secured. He said that il con-
tanned the most complete ana full set Of
works upon Georgia history and Georgia
subjects in existence anywhere, and that
it was of paramount importance that the
collection, for tnat reason, should not be
allowed to leave the state. He referred
especially 10 the portion Of
the collection which contained
the works upon Georgia, and
thought that that portion OF it should, by
all means. be placed in the Gus ody of the
historical society.
Legislatures had done such things in
the past, he said, and thought that it
would be eminently proper to see
if the state could not be induced
to purchase the collection and do
nate it TO the society, as they had made
other donations in the past There was
no doubt that the collection ought to re-
main in Georgia, and the historical so
ciety would be the proper custodian for
it. He moved, therefore, that the presi-
dent of the society Gen. Henry II. Jack
son, be appointed committee of one to
confer with the Chatham county delega-
ton TO the general assembly, and see if
some proposition could not be made by
which the legislature would purchase
the collection and place it with the Geor-
gia Historical Society. His motion met
with favor on all sides, and after several
expressions of approval, it was unani-
mously adopted. it seemed to be the gen
eral sentiment that this legislature was
more generous one than some of its
predecessors, especially along some lines,
and it was looked upon as not at all un-
likely that the proposition might meet
with some favor.
The society also took action with re-
gard to the Augusta and Savannah stock
which is held by it, in trust, for the Tel
fair Academy. The stockholders of the
Augusta and Savannah are to hold
meeting here, Saturday, for the purpose
of deciding whether to remain with the
Central railroad. The society holds 1 600
shares and, of course, has a good deal of
voting power in such an election After
discussing the matter briefly it was
agreed TO leave the question to the board
of managers of the society. who will repre-
sent the stock at the meeting, with power
to act.
Very little other business was
transacted by the society. Several
donations were received with thanks,
and at the request of the library
committee they were given the power,
where book is lost by a mem
Der, to purchase a new book and send the
one losing the book bill for same After
the regular meeting of the society the
board of managers held a meeting to dis
cuss the question of the Augusta and Sa-
vanuah stock.