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Annual Meeting- Wednesday, August 6, 1851
On motion, Resolved that the honorary degree of A.M.
be conferred upon Dr. John Williams of Lancaster.
On motion, the Board took a recess till afternoon
in order to attend the Commencement exercises.
Afternoon Session
On motion it was resolved to proceed by ballot
to the election of a Principal of the Preparatory Dept.
Rev. O.M. Spencer, C.A. Barker Esq. and D.W.C. Loudon
were respectively nominated. On counting the ballots
it appeared that Rev. O.M. Spencer was duly elected.
The Board accepted the resignation of Rev. Wm. J. Hoge
about to remove to Richmond, Virginia.* (See Res.)
On motion, Resolved that Col. James Raguet of Zanes-
ville be appointed, pro term, a member of this Board.
An invitation was received to attend the Exhibition
of the Athenian Society at 7 1/2 this evening.
At 3 o'clock P.M. the Board took a recess to hear the
address of Rev. Mr Cox before the Athenian Society.
On motion it was resolved, that it is expedient at this
meeting to elect a Professor of Natual Sciences in place of
Prof. Mather, resigned. After several unsuccessful bal-
lotings, adjourned to 7 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Thursday Morning- August 7, 1851
The Board met pursuant to adjournment. Present
the same members as yesterday.
On motion, Resolved that the Acting Committee be
authorized to select some suitable person as Professor of
Natural Science, subject to the future approbation of
the Board.
On motion, Resolved that the Standing Com-
mittees be continued as heretofore to wit.
The Acting Committee, consisting of all the mem-
bers residing within the County of Athens, namely,
President Ryors, and Messrs. Brown, Welch, Jewett,
Dana, Pruden, and Miller.
The Committee of Finance, Messrs. Brown,
Welch, Jewett and Dana.
Committee to sell Lots etc. Messrs. Brown,
Welch, and Jewett.
On motion, Resolved that the sum of two
hundred dollars be appropriated for contingent
expenses, subject to the order of the President.