Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1840-12-05

OF THE EOLLE.GE OF BA-
yx, TON ROUGE.
HE College, located en- a gentle enincnef,
commanding an extensive view OF the Mississippi,
The Town Of Baton Rouge and its delightful eli
yirops. ID probably not surpassed in beauty and
heal,l,faIness of situation, by any Literary estah-
lisl,faenf in the country. Comprehendiag the All
v.,,,,o, Of 4 city residence, aud the comfoita ~ re-
tirement Off ru,ai dweiiing,it Is PARTICULAR adtp.
ted to yoang gentleraen IN the pursuit OF Al edtita-
ton. While it is removed from the ennletateks,
fascination. and perils OF large cities, IL affords
sm,Ie onpprtnnities for exetcisein pure air, Tor
study and rcpose. These advantages, literary Ia
4,,t,,ions. in all countries, have seduloosly sought
but none has been more successful ia tbt ptlrsaito f
them than the College OF Baton Rouge. In fes-
peet to location it has ohtainaa nearly All otat ~
desirable.
In the tsnplisl, department due attention vii: he
mid 10 tgrtbosraphy, penmausltip, Arisitnleties,
Scogr4pl,y, Grammar, History. isiesofteA, eia-
eu,,a.,, Algebra, Geometry. N,atseHatigss, Soaa-
kcepiny, 8otany, AiheFaiogy Chemistry, 4 tfot-
orny, Natural, latelicssuail and vera! l,ts'osrPh''
Political Econouy, the Cpt.stitutloe OF Lonisilita3
and Of the Unted States, and criticism ~ refer
si.ee 10 Letters ,aii the Fine Arts; and IN The ct
~uartaent of .ane;ent asst! 'lo'lsSt Literature, %
the spanish, French. Latin, and Greek languages.
The College year is divided into two SESSIONS
comprebending fofty-four weeks. The first ses-
sion begins on the 10th Of january, and eutfs en-
the last Friday of July. The second commences
on the first Montlay OF September, and TERMINATES
on the third Monday in December. The periods
intervening are the regular vacations. AT the
close Of the second Session a commencement viii
be held, and degrees conferred, securing to grad
yates .all the privileges usually conferred BY any
University in the United States"
No student will be admitted into College FOR a
less period than Que Session; and AT, charges Tor
half a Session must be paid in advance. No de-
}@,luction will be made for loss, Of tine, except in
cases of extreme sickness. Zach student is re-
CURED to furnish one bed, and suihcient bedding,
one knife and fork, one clothes brush, one pail,
two combs, one tooth brush, aud two napkins, and
to dress in a style of ~nea.ness suitable TO . collie
giate life.
Tbe charge for Board and Tnitian is 5000 for
College year, and at the same rate for shorter PEE
RODS. For mendins and washing $50 will be re-
CURED fer the same period, MI extra expense,
incurred by sickness. or otherwise, must be berac
by the parents OF students mourning 4.
Students will be furnished with all necessary
book and stationary, at the New 0rleans retail
prices.
All the members Of College viii be free, and
a, perfect libcr.y to follow any creed in respect 10
Chri ~stiaaity. Lectures on Moral Science vii
probably he given IN the College Chapel, on Sem
day evenings, which students, with the permission
OF their parents, will be required to attend.
A depart,nent For training young ladies in all
the useful and ornamental branches OF Female Ed
ucation, KEEP exclusively in the residence OF MRS.
tACEY, and under her superintenaence, VIII be
connected with the College. The President and
two Of hisdaughters will assist in tl.e instruction
Of this department. The charge for board and
tnitio,, in any or in aH,i,c branches OF a thorough
French and English eAucation will be at tie rate
Of $50, a Collegiate year, and $50 will be addsd
Cor .neaiins AMI wishing. The extra branches OF
siusiek, Drawing, Fancy Work, Calisths niess,
Sc., will be subject to the customary charges IN
tsataa keuge.
Tie pu1lick are assured that arrangements
have been, or shortly will be made, it suitable en-
coursgements are afforded, that will render the
College Of Eaton Rouge equal IN comfort, and "a
c~ilities Of requirement, to my Institution IN the
country: anil the hope is confidently eheris she'd thy
the South will not suffer itssH to be surpassed by
The North ia sustaining efo, - essential 20 TIE pros
pesity ard glory OF her children.
The College Ct Baton Refuge was established
for The promotion OF tl,e dearest interests OF oni
common Country, and the patronage 81 the pnbliek
is NOW invoked for the accomplishment Of the OBJ
1eei. Great responsibilities have been incurred
hy the present arrangements, and II the Trustees
are not 81 ASHAMED by the libcralco-operation Ut the
p,blick the result must be disastrous.
BY order OF the Board OF Trustees.
LOUIS FAVR0T.
Pres't of The board.
Rev. VIM. B. LACEY.
-A9-y Pres't ofthe College