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resignation Of the Hon. John Field. The ofi:e of
Prosecuting Attorney in the sixth and also in tho
lrs judicial circuits, as we'll the office Of Trea.
surer Of the State. All of which have been fiji.
ed by the Executive.


In the year 1877, the congress Of the Uni:cd
States donated sete:y.two sections of land 10 th,
state tor tho purpose Of establishing seminary
OF learning. The lands were selected and con.
hrmed by tho Secretary of the Treasury. In
1888 aud 1910, the general assembly passed acts
authorizing the Executive 10 dispose Of the land,
and although considerable portion has been sold,
regret to say that nothing has been done towards
the erecting of n Seminary. The quantity Of
land sold and the amount of sales, will fully ap.
pear from the Auditors report, which is hero.
with transmitted.


Tho great importance Of institutions of learning
VIII be acknowledged by all; and none can better
appreciate !: thar the genera assembly. who havc
been selected by tho people as the guardians of
their rights. would consequently recommend
to your consideration such course in relation to
this subject as your wisdom will most readily sr2.
gest. ..t


An act was passed by the genera! assembly
nd approved tho 81 February, 1913, making il
the duty Of both houses 10 elect geoloyst of tho
State, pointing out specifically his duties. The
election thus authorized was no, made by the 10.
gislaiure, and the Executive did not conceive that
"o ""o Po"Sts uuucT cCouSsltutlOn. 10 iii tho
quiremements of that law by appon ;.nen.. Con.
sequently the act has remainod dead letter up.
on tho statute book. would therefore recon.
mend that the election Of geologis, BE- made ac.
cording to the requirements of that law.


There are many other subjects OF deep and VIZ
tai Importance to the whole country, which will
occupy, no doubt, your deliberate consideration
before adjournment. These will bo brought to
your notice by the Governor eject, W ho SO imme.
diaIely succeeds me that it will DO unnecessary to
extend this communication 10 greater length.


In conclusion, allow me 10 congratulate yoa
upon the favorable auspices under which YOU as.
semble; to invoke over all your pltriotic deiber,.
!'ous the aid of an overruling providence, and to
hope that all your acts m.y rebound to tho peace,
happiness, aud the prosperity Of all portions of
our beloved State.


With sentiments Of the highest respect, have
the honor to be your friend aud fsllow.ci,izen.


SAMUEL ADAMS.


Little Rock, Nov. 4,h, ls44.