The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-12-31
NORWICH UNIVERSITY.

NORWICH UNIVERSITY.
AS the plan of education at the Norwich Unlver- |
.,y located at Norwich in the State Of Vermont, is
in many respects essentially different from that
which is adopted at the other Colleges IN the L.
States and us there appears TO be total n'saP--
prehension of lis character in the minds OF many,
hay deemed it proper to publish the following ex-
position respecting it. The Norwich University
was incorporated by the Legislature OF Vermont
in November 1884, and full powers to confer d.
plomas, &C. Military science and civil engineer
ing are required by the act of Incorporation 30 be
taught willie everything Of a scctarian character,
bol6 in religion and politics, Is entirely excluded.
The following branches of literature, science and
instruction, are embraced in the course of cduca-
ton, viz: the Latin, Greek, French, Spanish, and
English languages, Arithmetic, the constitution and
use of Logarhnis, Algebra, Geometry, Plauome-
try, StereOmetry. Tlgonometry, Mensu'atlon OF
heights and distances application Of Algebra to &C.
ometry, Isopernelry Comic Sections, Mechanics,
Hydroslacs Hydraulics. Pncumolics, Optics, l.
Electricity, Tagnelism, Elements OF Chemistry AS
tonomy, the use of the Barometer with its appca
ton TO calculating The attitudes OF mountains, &c'
Practical Surveying, including dwelling, Iopo-
graphical and Military Drawing, Civil and Military
ENGINEERING Permanent and Field Notifications,
the attack and defence Of fortified places the con
s,rucon fmarine batteries, including maritime de-
Tense generally, National Defense, embracing the
organization and dicipIine Of the militia, Military
Tactics, both ancient and modern, the mounting
md relieving of guards and senlncls, Caslrameia-
ton, embracing camp duty generally, Geography,
History, Ethics, Logic, Rhetoric, Natural and Po-
iical Law, the Laws of Nations, Mental Ph.oso-
ply Political Economy, the Constitution OF the
United States, and The science of government gen
erally, Music, Fencing, the theory OF ProJec-
tiles, and its application TO gunneIy and The throw
jna of shells the practical Use OF artillery. The
military and other exercises are attended TO at
such hours Of the day as do not interfere, in the
least, with tho regular studies, but occupy such
portions Of the time as are generally spent by STU
dents in ideness or useless amnsemenl' Tor Wh'ch
they constitute healthy, rational ana usei"' SUD
su,e. Each cadc, is allowed 10 progress as rap'-
div MS he can in his studies, consistently WIN Il
thorough understanding Of the same and when ~
has completed the prescribed course, ana passed
his examination (Which is very slrictl ne Is emu
tied 10 his diploma. The Latin ana hr@cN IAN
unuues are taught TO those who wish to study then
hut nre not required for obtaining diploma. The
French and Spanish languages, Music and Fencing
are extra branches, for each Of which there i an
extra charge Of 81 per quarter. This plan oil cdu
cation by combining military science ana lnslruc
lion with the most useful branches of civil educa
ton, is IN perfect accordance with the principles OF
our republican institutions, which require every
American to be able to discharge the duties oil I
soldier, rs well AS citizen.
Second Course. For the accommodation
students who have not the means or The time u
enable them to complete the full course OF cduca
ton, the following course Is adopted whcn WI
ouoIiCy Young man well for an instructor IN al
Enri,h institution, for good practical surveyo
md assistant engineer for practical business man
and also to discharge his military duties correct
ns cilizen-soldier, viz: the English language
Arithmetic, Logarlhms, Algebra, Geometry, lrIG
onomety, Mcusuralion Of heights and distances
Plnnonetry. Stcrcometry, Practical Surveying III
GLIDING dwelling, Typographical and M'i'ar.
Drawing, the elements Of Natural Philosophy an
Astronomy, Geography, History, Ethics, Rhe'or''
Logic, the Constitution OF the United States a''
the science of government, generally pr"cnc'
military science. The secondary course II Is Ut
levcd can be completed in one year, ana PEI
han, in les. time, by those who apply ihemse'vt
closely to study. The completion of it Will NJ
en,hlc the SUDDEN, to a regular diploma. but to Il
honorable discharge and recommendation, slgne
by the President. 1t will be optional with Cal
dlJatc. when he joins the institution, TO enter .
the collerinle course, which, when compleied,w
cnc him to the diploma OF A. IT,, or on u
secnrd conrse: but he will be expected to con
nle,e. the course on which he shall enter ]
chnrres for tuition, &C., both in the regular al
extra branches, will be the same IN bo'h cOurs'
Should student enter the second course, ana
forwards wish TO pass to the collegiate course,
cnn do 40. Il, such degree of advancement as
qualifications will authorize. The course OF ed
cation adopted at the Norwich University Is b
lieyed to be much superior 10 that adopted al
other colleges aud universities, Tor the iohoWin
amongst other reasons, VIZ;
lst Students at those semnaries are merely pl
n,rnd 10 enter on the study of one OF the learn
pror,ssions. and very indiIierently qualified 10 |
rone instructors. whereas those who are educal
n, The Norwich University are as well, and ii
he,;eyed. better qualified to engage in the study
the learned professions much better qna'Heu
efI;cien, and thorough Instructors rs ehpe''e1
h.. nroyed--nnd are, also, well quallhed 10 EN-
49,, pprIy any branch Of active business, as NJ
lite Arriculturalisis, &c. &c, but also TO
.h"rra the duties of civil and military ensIne'
."' ass;,.,, .nryeyors. and soldiers; they are Il
much be,er qualified TO discharge Their dulie'
npblic men, whether III The hdh' OF ies'sa'''"
,he cabinet. OF in the field, as their knowledge
military science, which Is The deg's OF our nu'''
.aG.,v and Independence, will give them dec'
sn,syio,i,y in the discharge Of the duties IN any
,hrse denarlmen,s over those who are emu
;snorant Of it. In time Of war, particularly
Would stand decidedly IN advance
I'd. By allowing each student 10 ADVANCE ~ ~
studies rs rapidly as he can, consistent W" :!
thorough understanding of the same, m mt y, "
and consequently, expense, may De o saved =, :,
ple,ing a course of education. 10 eU%Ipt =,
course of education at our colleges ee"e.a13 :"
ding the time requisite to p,epar N 10, 'II am
same, requires about SIX years. mU", iha,
conv;nced from many years experiences .lu'
dor the system adopted at The Norwich UnVel'
ue' ~" omopn, or useful knowledge VIII be
onitsd, by the same number Of Students IN y