roll call, the call to and from duty, the tatoo-all in their regular order, can come into place, without disturbing, but rather aiding and directing the observance of college duties and discipline. It is due to the dignity of this institution, and to the expectations of the people, that in this, as in all other departments, we fix a high standard in the outset, and work up to it as we can. The committee would include in the general plan, artillery and cavalry, as well as infantry study and drill; but have, for the present, purposely omitted the two first named, until success in the last, and sufficent resources, shall justify attention to them. Your committee, cordially approving the plan prepared by Major Whittlesey, recommend that a proper expression be made by the Board of Trustees, and our Senators and Representatives in Congress requested to aid in its passage into a law, and that we stand prepared to avail ourselves of its benefits, by entering upon the organization of the militry department, according to its provisions. It is deemed good policy, however, to put the students in uniform, and inaugurate a system of military government, instruction and drill, on opening the University in March, or at all events at the fall term of 1868. The office of Military Professor can be temporarily filled b chair, and, if necessary, a competent drill ncumbent of another organize the first company and commence with the usual simple exercises. rigadier General Haynie, Adjutant General of Illinois, has given encouragement that the necessary arms and accoutrements may be obtained from the State Arsenal. Indeed, we can, by organizing as volunteer companies under State laws, become entitled to arms, as well as to the commissioning of officers. In this way a beginning can be made, almost without cost to the Institution, and we can go forward in compliance with the law, prepared to adopt the great national plan, when enacted, or to proceed independently under existing laws. It is proper to say here, that in either case, the military department will fall quietly into place with other branches in no wise interfering with them; it being particularly provided in the Congressional bill referred to, and in the lucid explanation of Major Whittlesey, that officers detailed by the War Department shall act in subordination to the Regent and observe the regulations established for the government of the University, not departing, of course, from the plans prescribed by Congress. It is designed, and eminently desirable, that the connection be perpetual; but the officers and aid of the government will be withdrawn whenever the authorities of the University so determine. In preparing this report, resort has been freely had to the text of the very able communication, made to the Secretary of War, by Major Whittlesey, who with great courtesy, promptly supplied the committee with valuable information on all the points here presented. To give effect to the foregoing views, the following resolutions are respectfully reported for the consideration of the Board. November 26, 1867. Respectfully submitted, RESOLUTIONS. M. BRAYMAN, Chairman. Committee. 1. Resolved, That in compliance with the laws on that subject, the military department of this University shall be established as part of the regular and necessary means of education. 2. Roel, That there shall be appointed, as soon as the same shall be needful and proper, a Professor of Military Tactics and Engineering, and such assistants as shall be necessary in his department. 3. Resolved, That all students shall be taught in the branches appropriate to this department, to such extent, and with such modifications and exceptions, as shall be provided in the code in force for the regulation of studies. 4. Resolved, That in order to secure neatness and economy, and to distinguish the students of this University, a uniform shall be prescribed and worn, of material known as cadet gray, appropriately made, and furnished with a University button, having apt devices, and a University cap, in such form as shall be prescribed. 5. Resolved, That the Military Professor, or the officer or person having, for the time being, charge of the military department, shall have the authority and perform the duties of military commandant, and shall, under authority of the Regent and Faculty, enforce such rules and orders as are usual at West Point and other military schools, comprising the regulation of hours, personal deportment and intercourse, and in such manner as shall insure order, obedience and discipline, and promote the general objects contemplated; and that suitable music, consisting at least of the drum and fife, be provided. These duties to be so arranged in rules and regulations as to comprehend the entire police and administration of the University, and subject to such control and supervision as will promote harmony and efficiency. 6. Resolved, That the Regent, the Chairman of the Military Committee, and the Treasurer, be instructed to procure from the proper authorities of this State such arms and accoutrements as shall be necessary for use of students in drill, and such books of tactics as may be required to begin instruction in military exercises. 7. Resolved, That these regulations be put in force as far as feasible on the opening of the institution in March next; but that the University uniform may not be required to be worn by students until the fall term, when it shall be worn by all. 8. Resolved, That this Board cordially approve, and respectfully recommend to the favorable action of Congress, at its coming session, the bill and general plan reported to the War Department by Major J. H. Whittlesey, U. S. A., for providing a system of National Military Education in colleges, and earnestly request the Senators and Representatives from this State, to support the same. 9. Resolved, That this University will hold itself in readiness to adopt fully the proposed national plan, and make the same a part of the permanent system of instruction in this institution, as the best means of securing to the people the benefit of military education, and for establishing upon an enduring foundation the cherished institutions of our State and common country. Mr. DUNLAP moved to accept the report. Which motion was approved. Mr. DUNLAP moved the adoption of the resolutions contained in the report. Mr. GALUSHA moved to amend the resolution requiring "all students" to wear a uniform dress, by inserting the word "male;" so that it shall read "male students." The ayes and noes were called for on the proposed amendment, and taken, as follows: Members voting Aye, were Messrs. Cunningham, Dunlap, Edwards, Galusha, Harding, McMurray-6 votes. Members voting No, were Messrs. Allen, Bateman, Blackburn, Brayman, A. M. Brown, Burchard, Burroughs, Cobb, Flagg, Goltra, Hayes, Johnson, Lawrence, Mahan, McConnell, Quick, Scroggs, Topping and the Regent-19 votes. The amendment was declared lost. The resolutions were adopted, and the report Ordered, by vote of the Board, to be recorded and published with the minutes. VACANCY IN COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS FILLED. Mr. McCONNELL was appointed to fill the vacancy in the Committee on Buildings and Grounds. Which appointment was confirmed by the Board. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FACULTY AND COURSE OF STUDY. The REGENT called Mr. BURCHARD to the Chair, and presented a report as Chairman of the Committee on Faculty and Course of Study. The Committee on Courses of Study and Faculty, respectfully submit the following report: Without pausing to detail the several reasons for their conclusions, they offer the following distinct recommendations: I. SPRING TERM. They recommend that the Spring Term shall open on the 2d day of March, and close on the 13th day of June, giving a term of fifteen weeks. II. THE COLLEGE YEAR, They recommend that the College Year shall, hereafter, begin with the opening of the Autumn Term, and shall embrace thirty-six full weeks, divided into three terms, of twelve weeks each. The Autumn Term shall commence September 14th, and close December 5th. A recess shall be taken, embracing the holidays. A vacation of one week shall occur between the Winter and Spring Terms. IV. AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL COURSES. The committee present the accompanying conspectus and course of studies in Agricultural and Horticultural science, and respectfully ask its adoption: |