UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME.
Mr WOLCOTT'S bill [S 285] To amend section one of an act entitled "An act to incorporate the University of Notre Dame Du Lac, at South Bend, St. Joseph county, Indiana, " approved January 15 1844, coming up in order, it was read the second time
Mr. W stated its object to be increase the amount of property the college is authorized to hold from $30,000 to 100 000. [?] state shall equal the requirements of the University. The [?] new power in other respects The University has purchased some cheap swamp lands which [?] reclaiming - they will increase is value &c
Mr. ROBINSON, of Decatur, had heard something in regard to this matter which causes him to be suspicious of the demands this institution makes.
page: 54[View Page 54]Mr BRADLEY spoke in favor of the bill.
Mr. FISHER said it looked to him like it was a proposition to incorporate a land speculation.
Mr. WOLCOTT urged considerations favorable to the bill
On motion of Mr. ROBINSON of Decatur, it was referred to the Committee on Corporations.
The Senate adjourned till 9 o'clock tomorrow.
