we insert section 12 of the State law, "To provide for the organization and maintenance of the Illinois Industrial University."

"§ 12. It shall be the duty of the board of trustees to permanently locate said University at Urbana, in Champaign county, Illinois, whenever the county of Champaign shall, according to the proper forms of law, convey or cause to be conveyed to said trustees, in fee simple, and free from all incumbrances, the Urbana and Champaign Institute buildings, grounds and lands, together with the appurtenances thereto belonging, as set forth in the following offer in behalf of said county, to wit:

"The undersigned, a committee appointed by the board of supervisors of Champaign county, are instructed to make the following offer to the State of Illinois, in consideration of the permanent location of the Illinois Industrial University at Urbana, Champaign county, viz.: We offer the Urbana and Champaign Institute buildings and grounds, containing about ten acres; also, one hundred and sixty acres of land adjacent thereto; also, four hundred acres of land, it being part of Section No. twenty-one, in Township No. nineteen north, Range No. nine east, distant not exceeding one mile from the corporate limits of the city of Urbana.

"Also, four hundred and ten (410) acres of land, it being part of Section No. nineteen, Township No. nineteen, Range No. nine east, within one mile of the buildings herein offered.

"Also, the donation offered by the Illinois Central Railroad Company of fifty thousand dollars worth of freight over said road for the benefit of said University.

"Also, one hundred thousand dollars in Champaign county bonds, due and payable in ten years, and bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent. per annum, and two thousand dollars in fruit, shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery, to be selected from the nursery of M. L. Dunlap, and furnished at the lowest catalogue rates, making an estimated valuation of four hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($450,000). Titles to be per

Pocket Books and Purses.

CHAMPAIGN, ILL.

Dealer in

Millinery and Fancy Goods,

Making a specialty of

RIBBONS, PLUMES, AND FLOWERS. Latest style of Trimmings and Patterns always on hand.

41 Main Street, Champaign, Illinois.

S. BERNSTEINE,

The Oldest Clothing House

IN THE COUNTY,
Keeps a full assortment of

MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING,
And everything for Men's wear of the best material and styles at the lowest Cash
Prices. WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD.

Corner of Main and Market Sts., Champaign.

POLLOCK & DODSON,

Dealers in Staple and Fancy

GROCERIES,

CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE,

Table Cutlery, Produce, Flour, Ground Feed of all kinds.

Goods delivered free of charge, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Corner of Neil and Hill Sts., Champaign, Ill. J. W. KEYS,

HOUSE, SIGN AND

ORNAMENTAL PAINTER. Graining, Glazing, Kalsomining and

PAPER

HANGING,

Executed with neatness and dispatch.

Shop in Barrett Block, Champaign, Illinois.

fect, and conveyance to the State to be made or caused to be made by the county of Champaign, upon the permanent location of the Illinois Industrial University upon the said grounds, so to be conveyed as aforesaid, and we hereby in our official capacity guarantee the payment of the said bonds and the faithful execution of the deeds of conveyance, free from all encumbrances, as herein set forth.

Upon the appointment of the trustees provided for by the act of the State, the University was soon prepared to enter upon the work designed by its creation. Dr. J. M. Gregory of Michigan, was elected Regent, and entered upon the work before him with an earnestness and zeal characteristic of the man. It was no ordinary task that was given the trustees and officers of this institution to perform. The contest for the location of the University had deeply embittered many parties of prominence, as well as localities against the University and the place in which it was located. Charges of bribery and corruption were freely passed the rounds of the press of the State at our expense, while predictions of speedy and humiliating failure were not wanting. To add to this, the work itself was in a great measure experimental. In all the world there was not a college of the kind, that had passed beyond the point of experiment, and was in a position to be looked upon as a precedent. To remove the clouds enveloping its infancy, start it upon the high road of usefulness and place it upon the broad, firm foundation of success, was the work of these officers. It is no part of our work to record their failures, if any have been made. The evidences before us, show a success equal to all the most sanguine could have hoped for under the circumstances. The school was duly opened March 11, 1868, with an attendance of 77 students, representing twenty counties of the State. Since that period, the University has pushed through the mists that surrounded it, shamed into silence the opposers of other

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For Cash, or Good Notes, we will furnish Farmers and Planters

MACHINERY TO RAISE CORN,

MACHINERY TO RAISE WHEAT,

MACHINERY TO RAISE OATS,

MACHINERY TO THRESH WHEAT,

MACHINERY TO HARVEST OATS,

MACHINERY TO THRESH OATS,

MACHINERY TO SHELL CORN,

MACHINERY TO GRIND CORN.

In fact we will furnish

Machinery to Grow, Harvest and Market

ALL KINDS OF CROPS.

localities, commanded the respectful attention of the Press, elicited praise from its enemies, and now occupies a position where, with proper management, it cannot fail to become great and powerful. The number now in attendance is nearly 300, representing nearly every county in the State, and many more would attend were it possible to accommodate them. The present school accommodations are crowded to discomfort, and a new and more commodious building is now proposed, and will soon be erected just south of where the old one now stands. A beautiful green-house has lately been erected upon the west side of the college grounds, and those having an eye to the beautiful, will be well repaid a visit to it. Much has been done by way of improvement since the school was opened. The building has been repaired and beautified, the grounds laid out and filled with evergreens, ornamental shrubs and flowers. An extensive fruit orchard has been laid out and planted, also one for forest trees, the stock farm (410 acres) placed in order for experiments, supplied with buildings, water, and fine stock; the garden-farm, in condition for future successful operations, and all under trained, experienced men.

Officers and Instructors.

Dr. J. M. Gregory, LL. D., Regent, and Prof. of Philosophy and History.

William M. Baker, M. A., Prof. of English Language and Literature.

Willard F. Bliss, M. A., Prof. of Agriculture.

A. P. S. Stuart, M. A., Prof. of Chemistry.

S. W. Robinson, C. E., Prof. of Mechanical Science and Engineering.

Thos. J. Burrell, Prof. of Botany and Horticulture.

Col. S. W. Shattuck, Prof. of Civil Engineering and Mathematics.

Capt. Edward Snyder, Prof. of Bookkeeping, German, and Military Tactics.

James Bellangee, M. S., Teacher of Architectural and Mechanical drawing.

All kinds of Toys.