Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-02-18

ment of Sacred Rhetoric, under the instruc-
ton ofthe Professor of Pastoral Duties,
they have studied Porter's Lectures on
Homiletics and Preaching, in connection
with Campbelfs Lectures on Pulpit Flo
quence, and with free remarks by the Pro-
fessor.. Each member Of the class has
presented every week, skeleton which |
has been privately examined, and then read
to the class by the Professor, with critical
remarks. A sermon has been read, eve
ry week, by one member of the class, in
rotation, and has been made subject of
criticism by the class and by the Professor.
There has been a weekly exercise at
which one member ofthe class has read an
analytical essay, respecting some distin-
guished preacher, Of ancient or modern
times, presenting brief sketch of his
history, a list Of his works, an analysis .of
one of his sermons, and general examin-
alton of his style; which essay has been,
as in other cases, liable to criticism. A
course of Lectures on Sacred Rhetoric
has been delivered. One member of the
class has detained every week. In the
department of Partoral Duties, twenty-five
written lectures have been delivered -
There has been weekly discussion BY
the class. in the presence of the Professor
ola subject previousl " designated, con-
nected with Pastoral Duties This exer-
else has been designed both to increase
knowledge of these subjects among the
class, and to cultivate talent Of extempo-
raneous speaking.
The sum of preaching, performed by
the students during the year, at forty-fve
places, amounts to taoo hundred and thirty
foe Sabbaths, and sizty-taco halfSabbaths.
The names Of the places and the amount
of the services performed, in each, will be
presented by the accompanying report,
from the Professor of Pastoral Duties, on
the places supplied with preaching. Sew
erai prayer and conference meetings, BIZ
bic classes and Sabbath schools, have been
sustained by members ofthe Institution
The usual religious meetings of the
Professors with the students, and the dis
cussions before the whole Institution have
been continued
Under the impression that more ought
to be done than heretofore has teen done
: to cherish among the disciples of the
Prince Of Peace truly Christian aver
sion to war, the Rev Howard Malcolm has
established permanent fund.- the annual
interest OF which, computed at the sum of
twelve dollars, is from year to year to be
awarded as prize for the bes. essay writ
} ten by member of the senior class, adapt
ed to promote Christian views on this sub
]ect, and exhibited at our anniversary
We have thought it our duty to thank Mr.
l Malcolm for this benevolent act and as
! sure him that, so far as the matter NAV de-
pend upon US, his purpose shall be faith
fully executed. The lateness ofthe period
}; when the arrangement was completed, has
l prevented US from causing prize essay
3 to be forthcoming at the anniversary
: May what has been so kindly devised,
: send forth upon the human family, from
e year to year, peaceful and blessed influ-
ence, long after the donor and all of us
: shall have gone to render up our final &C
Y count.
e In the year 1880, agreeabIy to our re.
+ quest, regulation was established, requir.
I, ing of candidates for admission into this
Institution certain amount of acquaint.
e ance with the Hebrew language; and, fo1
J several years, important benefits resulted
e from that regulation. But, in view Of
: considerations which, with your permits.
It sion, will be stated orally, we would rec
}; ommend that the regulation be repealed
The report ofthe Librarian is herewith
;, communicated. from which it will appear
d that there has been, in the course of the
t year. gratifying increase ofthe library
) This officer, in addition to the able & faith
= full performance of his duties as Professor
}. of Biblical Literature, has, for more thar
e seven years, performed all the duties O.
&C Librarian. But for his services as Libra
g rian he has received no compensation.
n 1t is respectfully submitted to the equity
e and wisdom of the Board, whether, fol
d the future, some suitable compensation
ought not to be made
S. The number of those who, this dav
E. take the place of the Senior class, is six
N teen; of the middle class, also, SIXTEEN
A. 1t will be impossible, until the close of tn
H. vacation to ascertain the number of thos
N who will make up the Junior class.
rs In circular, sent, the present summer
1e to some of our academies and other literar,
r. institutions, we have insisted on highe
&c attainments than formerly in such as
D. without being graduates at college, wou
t. proceed probably in theological studies
1e Amidst the various influences whic
us tend to thrust inconsiderate young men in
is to the ministry as soon as they have com
Is pleted collegiate course, if not before
s. we deem it our imperative duty to do GU
d. utmost to make the Institution aoorthv O
m icing the resort of such as knoo 1ohat pc,
. talns to theological education at til
Ct present day. The Trustees, we are con
RS 6dent will do their part to encourage u