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Wednesday August 2, 1848 Cont.
On motion the following Resolution in relation to a petition
of John Matheney, reported by Mr. Welch, was adopted.
Resolved that the treasurer be authorized to execute to John Matheney
a new lease for a Lot of Land surveyed and leased to Uriah Zippie,
in 1807, containing 194 70/100 acres, upon his surrendering the original lease
and assignments, ( in which said Lot is imperfectly described) and paying
the expenses of said new lease, upon the same terms contained in
said original lease.
On motion Messn J. Welch and A.G.Brown were ap=
pointed a committee, with authority to sell any remaining
Lots belonging to the University, at such times as they shall deem
expedient, on the usual terms of such sales.
On motion, the Board took a recess till 2p.m to
attend the Inauguration ceremonies.
Afternoon Session.
Present as in the morning with President Ryors in the chair
On motion Mr. Welch was appointed President p.t. (underlined)
to act in case of absence or disability of the President.
A memorial from the students of the Academical Depart=
ment praying the appointment of Rev. Addison Ballard as
associate professor of Languages was received and ordered to
be placed on file.
On motion, Resolved that the charge of Dr. Hoge +
the Inaugural addresses of President Ryors + Professor Williams
together with a general catalogue from the commencement of
the university, and a sketch of its part history, present condition
and future prospects, in pamphlet form be published by the acting committee,
and that a sum not exceeding fifty dollars be appropriated for the purpose,
On motion, Resolved that the faculty and acting committee be
authorized to designate and arrange the Professorships and
the duties thereof, during the coming year as they shall find
most suitable and beneficial
On motion, the Board resolved to proceed to the appoint=
meant, by ballot, of an associate Professor of Languages.
Testimonials in favor of Mr. Charles Elliott of Pittsburgh
Rev. Joseph Wilson of Steubenville, Rev. Addison Ballard + Rev. Ervin
Carson of Athens, were laid before the Board.
On counting the ballots, it appeared that Mr. Elliott was duly
chosen.
On motion, Resolved that in case Mr. Eliott should de=
cline the Board hereby appoint Mr. Bal=
lord in his place.