Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-08-15
GOOD1M.AJE, KILLER, & CO.,
Commission Merchants,
COMMERCE. STREET,
Mobile alabama.
Manual Labor. Institute
OF SOUTH ALABAMA.

4 stitution closed on "Wednesday. the
12th INST. During the last two days, the
Board Ut trustees were present at the Ex-
animation, and much gratified by the proofs
Of diligence and proficiency afforded by the
several classes. Many Of the Students in
the Languages, aud some in pure Mathe-
mates, exhibited degree Of accuracy,
highly creditable lothemselves, and equally
80 70 their instructors. But in no one thing,
have the TruStees'found so much to give
pleasure and encouragement, as in the uni
form good order which has prevailed
throughout the Session; and in the deco
rouS, sober. and unobtruSive department so
generally characteristic of the Students.
The Board feel greatly encouraged, not
outstanding the pressure of the times. to
prosecute, with steadiness and energy, the
building up Of an Institution, which the ex-
Perience Of two years, leads them to regard
as an important auxiliary for the diffusion Of
learning and sound morality, throughout the
State, the wealth and population Of which
so rapidly increase.
The friends of learning will be gratified
Go know that one hundred thousand DoIl0rs
have been subscribed for its permanent en-
dowment.
Additional funds WILDE requisite, but, on
the liberality Of an eOlightcn ned public, and
their just appreciation Of the Importance Of
the ohjecf, the Trustees will confidently
rely for all that aid necessary 10 carry their
plans into the fullest execution.
OF the yearly subscriptions, between IF
teen and twenty thousand dollars have been
paid. and about that sum expended for lands
and buildings. The Board cannot be iudu.
ced to believe, that, with intelligent men,
there exists doubt as to the faithful ap-
preparation Of every dollar, for the public
good: they must, therefore, indulge the hope
and would urge their earnest request, that
all the subscribers avail themselves of the
earliest opportunity to settle. by cash, OF
note, with our Treasurer, or General Agent
Until this be effected, it will be impossible
for the Board Of Trustees to carry out their
design, for securing liberal education OF
terms available by all.
The Library Of this Institution is We
small. To increase it, contributions havt
been made by some of the Eastern cities
and additional contributions fran any quar-
ter will be thankfully received.
Much OF the Apparatus is now here, ant
the remainder IS expected in October o.
I November next. It has been prepared il
the finest style, by the best London Artists
and win be found equal to any thing Of tn
! kind in our country.
: The Board have abolished the former syS
d TEN OF labor, and have substituted that Q
Horticulture and Mechanical .4rts. --Thos
Students who pursue the former will pa
for Board, Fuel, &c. 80 per month.
Those who prefer to work in shops
r and have the proceeds Of their labor, wi
i Pay S12 so Tuition in the Preparation
= Department $50 per annum. In the COLES
u 40 dollars payable half yearly in advance
e 4
reduced, so soon as the state Of the cOuntr,
and the condition of the College funds wi
permit.
The Stewards Hall has been discontinl
n ed; and the Executive Committee, and S
"a nior Professor, stand pledged to secure
re the Students comfortable accommodation
le 1t has been the undertaking purpose of Il
st Trustees to assign ProfessOrships to gentI
ID men OF high literary attainments and NOR
al worth. In the prosecution Of this purpos
10 they have unanimously elected HENRI
IUIWlbER, A. M, TO the ProfeSS0rsh
OF pure aud mixed Mathematics. III
gentleman is extensively and favorab
4. known as an able Instructor, and as unive
- sally esteemed by al intelligent and 60
men. Professor WALLIS who had be-
elected at a former meeting, was aga
DF unanimously requested 60 accept the Pr
We tessoTShIp Of Physical Sciences. This,
reasons satisfactory to the Board, he decIi
ed, but has kindly promised to attend Il
e. Institution next winter, and remain 10
N, enough to give one complete course Of Che
W. ical Lectures.
m With the Instructors now IN Office, {
aE- Trustees and the Public have been higl
ire pleased. and cannot but regard their b
ire zeal and fidelity IS pledge Of future s.
n. cess.
all The observation Of few years has inc
pn; eed the Board 70 abandon the plan Of havi
in President. Every officer win Be respo
NIB tOle Tor the success 0f his appropriate
adj paFtmenL; and the Faculty, collectively,
the government aud good order 1t !
: wnole. On this plan. the University
. N.sginia Is known g have done well.
ne next session viii Commence on
zee sirst Monday 81 October.
lots by order 81 the Beard,
PES b. NALL, Secgeta
La July, Is, 1857 kotr
bots Subscribers 20 the above Institution =,
cry ing u Or near Columbus. win please
and pay their snbscripti1n n krr ~