Annals of Iowa Volume 1-3 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1863 edition. Excerpt: ...especially of those who were intimately connected with him in his professional duties, His association with us has been very agreeable in every respect, we shall long cherish with pleasure the memory of his excellencies. As instructor in Gymnastics, ._he was eminently successful in his career here. Impressed with the.importance of well regulated exercise to our health, physically and. men; tally, he exhibited great enthusiasm in his department, and in, spired his classes with a like spirit. His labors have been'ex.ceedingly valuable, and though brought to a premature close, we confidently believe their results will be of decided, . and permanent advantage, not only to our students who enjoyed their benefit, but through them to our entire State. '. Withthis brief reference to his character and career----', Resohzed, That while we humbly and subrnissively, bow_to the divine dispensation by which-Prof. White. has been, so early removed from his sphere of usefulness with us, _.we yet feel that his death has been a severe afliiction.to oursel.ses, .;our Resolved, That we, as Instructors in the State University, extend our warm expressions of sorrow and of sympathy to the friends and relatives, the orphan children and widowed companion of our departed colleague, and commend them to the favor and care of Him _who alone can comfort in the hour of bereavement. Resolved, That we recognize this Providence as an impressive admonition addressed to us, which we should receive by girding ourselves anew to the duties and responsibilities of our earthly existence, with a wise and constant reference to the retributions of eternity. Iowa Crrr, February 1st, 1864.----Press. PROF. AGASSIZ AND HIS LECTURE. From the State Press, Iowa City, March 9, 1861. On...