and established peace and permitted the extension of American settlements therein; therelore, Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, That steps be taken to properly observe the one hundredth anniversary of this important event in the history of our country; That the United States government should erect a suitable memorial structure on the site of Fort Greenville to perpetuate the memory of General Anthony Wayne and his gallant army, and that our senators and representatives in Congress be requested, through the governor, to secure such a memorial; That to accomplish the intent of this resolution the Ohio Archæological and Historical Society is hereby authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to secure a suitable centennial celebration at Greenville, Ohio, on August 3, 1895, and to obtain, if possible, through congress, such a memorial as will fittingly and appropriately perpetuate the centennial of this important event and those conspicuous in its history; That the governor of Ohio be authorized to invite, on behalf of this state, the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky, which states furnished most of the soldiers in the campaign of 1794, and to send representatives to participate in such celebration. And also the states of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, which states, with Ohio, comprised the territory northwest of the Ohio river, to send representatives to this centennial, and to invite said states to prepare such tablets or other mementos for such memorial structure as they may desire. PUBLICATIONS. Of The Society has issued three volumes of publications. the third volume about forty copies remain. Volumes One and Two are entirely exhausted. The demand for them has been so great that the General Assembly has increased the annual appropriation one thousand dollars for the purpose of increasing the publication of these volumes. At this time (December 26) the first volume is about ready for distribution. The second will be completed about the first of February. These volumes are, like all the Society's publications, not for sale. They are given only to members who support the Society, and anyone desiring to secure them can do so only by this channel. The annual membership fee of five dollars gives to each member one copy of the publications of the year for which the dues are paid. MINUTES OF THE NINTH ANNUAL MEETING. STATE LIBRARY ROOM, STATE CAPITOL. COLUMBUS, OHIO, February 20, 1894. The Ohio State Archæological and Historical Society met in annual session with the President, Gen. Roeliff Brinkerhoff, in the chair. The following members were present: Gen. Roeliff Brinkerhoff, President. S. S. Rickly, Treasurer. E. O. Randall, Secretary Prof. Geo. F. Wright Bishop B. W. Arnett... Prof. N. S. Townshend... Major E. C. Dawes.... Dr. E. L. Herrick. ..... Mansfield. Columbus. Columbus. Columbus. Oberlin. Columbus. Canal Winchester. Delaware. Wilberforce. Columbus. Cincinnati. Cleveland. Marietta. Dr. H. A. Thompson.. Prof. W. K. Moorehead. Hon. L. B. Wing Judge J. H. Anderson Dr. D. H. Gard J. J. Janney.. Newark. Columbus. Columbus. Columbus. Upon call for the reading of the minutes of the annual meeting of the last year, Assistant Secretary Randall explained that there had been no annual meeting held in 1893, consequently, there were no minutes. The intention had been to hold the annual meeting and elect officers at Chicago in 1893, but owing to the question which arose as to the legality of such proceedings, there was no meeting held. The Assistant Secretary also stated that he held a copy of the detailed report of the Society's proceedings for the past year, made to the Governor of Ohio, consisting of some eighty typewritten pages of legal cap. This report, which was a very complete and valuable one and ought to be preserved in the archives of the Society and published when possible, was much too lengthy for reading at this time. However, at the solicitation of the Governor, who objected to having the report printed in its original shape because too extensive, a condensed report had been made containing the substance of the same, comprising seventeen pages. Thereupon this condensed report for 1893 was read by the Secretary, who supplemented the same by a statement concerning the disposition of the Society's possessions since their return from the World's Fair. He said that all that part of the exhibit which was of a purely archæological character had been placed in cases in the gallery of Orton Hall at the Ohio State University. The pictures and matters especially of an historical nature had been stored in the basement of Orton Hall, and negotiations are in progress with the Trustees of the University looking to securing proper quarters for them. The President stated that he had read Mr. Graham's report in full and considered it a very valuable one, which ought to be put in print as soon as possible. It contained a report of Professor Wright on Ohio in the Glacial Period which was especially valuable. It was moved by Judge Gilmore, that as the full report had not been read, and the condensed report, made at the suggestion of the Governor, had been substantially read, that the record of this meeting show why the report proper was not read, and why the condensed report was substituted; also, that the original report be received to await further order of the Society, which presumably will be to order same printed at the proper time. Motion seconded and carried. The report of the Treasurer, which is also embodied in the report to the Governor, was read by the Secretary, and upon motion of Judge Gilmore the same was received and approved. Upon call for report from the Executive Committee, Mr. Randall stated that the ground was substantially covered in the report read; that since the close of the World's Fair the Committee had been looking after the reception and proper placing of the Society's collections, and overseeing the publication of the two volumes which had been printed, and supervising the general affairs of the Society. Upon motion of Mr. Randall a committee of three was appointed by the chair to make nominations for vacancies on the Board of Trustees, which committee consisted of Messrs. Randall, Bareis and Follett. Owing to the fact that no annual meeting was held last year, the five Trustees whose terms expired in 1893 held over, and as the terms of five more expired this year, it necessitated the election of ten Trustees at this time,- the five who succeed those holding over from last year to be elected for two years, and the other five for the full term of three years. The committee were allowed to retire in order to formulate their report, whereupon Dr. Moore presented the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted and a copy ordered to be sent to Mr. Graham: Resolved, I. The Ohio State Archæological and Historical Society desires to put on record its high appreciation of its Secretary, Mr. A. A. Graham, who from the beginning of the Society under its present organization has been most efficient in promoting in every way the objects for which the Society was formed. The tastes of Mr. Graham for history and archæology, and his acquirements in these branches of knowledge, gave him eminent fitness for the position which he has held constantly as the Secretary of the Society, and the custodian of its collections. His wide acquaintance with the history and location of the works of the prehistoric people, and his knowledge of those who have gathered stores of the relics of the Mound Builders, enabled him, with their co-operation, to be chiefly instrumental in gathering, at the recent Columbian Exposition in Chicago, a collection of the archæological treasures of Ohio worthy of the Society, superior in value to any other such display. II. The Society regrets the failure of his health, which for the time at least has withdrawn him from the active work on which his heart is set. We would tender him our deepest sympathy in his illness and assure him of our hope and prayer that he may soon be restored to his wonted health and usefulness. III. That a copy of the above resolutions be sent to Mr. Graham. Mr. Walter K. Moorehead rose to inquire whether he might at this time present a proposition which he had to make to the Society. He was given permission to proceed, and at some length explained the great need of a strictly scientific line of investigation of the mounds and ancient earthworks of Ohio, deploring the time lost and great waste which had resulted from the desultory and unscientific character of the exploration of these places hitherto. He stated that he had been engaged by the Ohio State University to take charge of the department of archæology in Orton Hall, and received a small salary from the University. He wished, in connection with his work there, to make some arrangement with this Society by which there would be co-operation of the two forces in the matter of exploration in Ohio. The University could give him no money for field work, and he offered to this Society his services free to take charge of the archæological work of same, agreeing to carry on such work in a thoroughly scientific manner, providing the Society would allow him some money for field work, this money to be used for field work alone. Upon the question being asked as to whether this proposition came from Mr. Moorehead, or from the Trustees of the University, Mr. Moorehead said that his instructions from Professors Scott and Orton were such that they would countenance any outside work he might do for any institution in the State, but they had no money to give outside of the institution. He further stated that whatever money he would raise outside the institution would be used in field work; and if he offered to the Society his services free, he was to have some money to do field work. Mr. Rickly moved that this proposition be referred to the new Executive Committee. Seconded. Remarks were made commendatory to Mr. Moorehead and his work by General Brinkerhoff and Professor Wright. Judge Gilmore offered an amendment to Mr. Rickly's mo |