Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-10-25
From he " T. Dolly .fdrsrtiser; Of oc.. 81.
LITERARY CONVENTION.

The Convention invited by the Council OF the
New York University, assembled Yesterday, az
IL o'clock. in the Common Council Chamber.
President Bates. of Middebury College, was APP
pointed President; Hon. Albert Gailatin, and |
His Honor the Mavor of the City, Vice Presi-
dents; Major DeaGeld. Secretary; and William
C. Woodbridge, of Hartford, Assistant Secreta-
ry. On motion, the Rev. Mr.. Wainwright read
appropriate prayers.
Letters were read, by the Rev. DR. Mathews,
from the following gentlemen, who had been IN.
yted to attend the Convention, and expressed
their regret at not being able: Peter ,. Dupon-
ceau, Esq. of Philadelphia; Hon. Edward, Eve
rett, of Boston; Judge Story, of do; Mr.. Bron-
son. Attorney General Of the State; Judge Spen-
GER. Chancellor Walworth. Hermanus Blocker.
Eso. of Albany; and. Horace Kinney, Esq. Of
Philadelphia Letters had been received from
many other distinguished gentlemen, in different
parts of the country, the reading of which was
dispensed with, for the want of time: particular
" DR.. Miller, of Princeton; Hon. Mr.. Freling-
6uysen, Hon Judge Sutherland, GOV. ThrooP,
&c. &c.
| A communication from the Council of the Uni
verslty, on the general objects OF the meeting,
was read by DR.. Matthews.
! The Mayor having signihed that he was not
able at that time to be present, Judge -
was appointed Vice President pro tenn. in his
! place
An essay was read by DR.. Wainwright, writ
! ten by Professor Vethake. of Princeton. on the
plan of the German Universities. and the changes
proper to be introduced into own. 1t was
/ referred to Committee.
! A list of gentlemen invited TO attend the Con-
veution, and had not signifed that they should be
absent, was then read. 1t comprised the names
of mos. of the Presidents. and many OF the Pro-
| ieSsors Of Colleges IN the Middle aud Northern
States. with numerous Principals OF Academies
and distinguished Schools, and individuals OF IN
| telgence, and fiends OF education, from differ
ent States, and from foreign countries. Consl-
derable numbers were not present; but the as
semblv might contain sixty or seventy persons.
Much interest appeared TO be excited, and there
is reason to believe that the influence OF the Con
yertion will be extensive and useful.
! The following list of subjects - for discussion
! Or nqgiry." on printed sheets, were distributed
| to TIE members:
/. AS 20 the Unjygsties Of Europe: and how
far the system pursued by them may be desirable
| for similar institutions in this country.
II. The organization Of Colleges and OF Uni
versities in this county-eXmhtng detects to
be remedied. and improvements to be made
! III. Polce-with the best system Of discipline
The distribution of rewards. or honors, and whe-
ther the exercise of such discipline should be
confined TO a faculty. OF shared, and 10 what ex-
tent with the students.
". The advantages Of large city as the seat
of IA University, and the demand at dis time. by
the community, for SuCn an Institution
V. The Importance Of extensive Libraries for
intellectual Improvement.
! VI. instruction hy public lecture.-the adj
vantagcs and disadvantages of open lectures and
recitations from text book: how tinY may be
combined ST as to excite The teacher to keep pace
with the knowledge OF the aye, aud make the pu
! pill, not only nearer, but di.isent learner
/ VII. The necessity for improved, and more
extensive means for cducatng classical teachers
| T The following additional subjects were pro-
posed by different members, and added TO the
list
/. VIII. The Importance of adding a Department
Of English Language. Ia which the studies of
{ Rhetoric and English Classics shall be minute
/ " pursued.
tx. A National society, FOR the promotion of
Science and Literature.
X The importance Of making the civil and
political Institutions Of our country the subject
( Especial study for al orr yoath.
Il. Whether any religious service. and il any,
what. may with proprlety be connected with the
University.
! XII. Whether any coarse Of distraction on
/ the evidences of Christianity will be admissible.
A long aud interesting letter was read from
Mr. Bancroft. Principal Of the Round Hill School
at Northampton, on the advantages possessed b.
! New York for the Seat OF an University. 8.
| It was voted that anOthermeetinS should be held
| in the afternoon, at o'clock. and that the Con-
vention shall hereafter meet at 10, a. n. and
! i. P. NJ.
! Mir. Woodbridge having resigned his seat as
Assistant Secretary, Rev. Thos. II. GalIaudet,
of Hartford, was appointed IN his place.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention assembled again at p. III.
| The following Committees were announced:
Committee Of Aranse ments-Dr. W ainwright.
Professor Dewey, Mr. ]. Delaiied, Rev. J. IL.
Gallaudet, Rev. Mr.. Mason;
| Committee on National Literary and Scien.
tiic society--Hon. I'd. Livingston. Hon. Albert
Galatin. Professor Siliman, DIR. Matthews. DR..
Cox: