The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-19

JEFFERSON COLLEGE PA--The w inter Ses
y sion in this institution terminated on the 9Th
March, after the usual examinations and the public
contest between the literary societies. These exer-
cses afforded evidence of the ability and alhulness
of the Professors and the diligence of the Students.
The literary contest between the Societies is an exer
else which originated in this College, and has since
been adopted by number of institutions, especially
in the West 1t has had ahappy effect in stimulating
young men to improve in composition, oratory and
debate. r...,..... ....... .I ~. .tsa.. .sa. a
1t will be gratifying to the friends OF literature to
know that this institution the Oldest "West Of the
aims is in prosperous condition and notwlth-
standing the increased number of Semnarles in every
direction, still retains its e-emlnence as TO numbers
and usefulness. The number of students during the
past year has exceeded two hundredof these great
err number than formerly O70) belong to the regular
College classes. 1t has been the aim OF the Trustees
and Faculty to elevate the standard of education
For several years past the of study has been
extended, especially in Mathematics and physical
science so to be fully equal to that othe best Col
leges in the East There is full faculty, composed
of able experlon teachers in the different depart
meDts 1t is our determination not to lower the stand
ard or abdge the of study, although it is well
known that our course has prevented to some extent
the increase of numbers, the tendency OF the age If
to hasten and abrdge in every thing, and too many
Young men ire impatient of delay and labor necessary
| to substantial acdurements.--We, however, enter
tain entire confidence that this College will still receive
the patronage of the friends OF thorough education.
| -Dr Brown having account of i'll health, tender
ed his reigpa,ion last fall the Trustees elected his
successor in January, Rev. Robert j. Breckenridge,
| d. D. whose distinguished talents and literary ac-
ouirements are extensively known in our own coun-
try and in Europe His acceptance of the appointment
is earnestly hoped for but the result will not be Ger
tanly known until the meeting of the Presbyory 18th
| April In the mean time DIR. Brown who at the ur
gent request of the Board has continued his services
| will still continue to oiciae President until
cessor be procured and are happy to state that hi
health much improved and that the varied concerns
of the college have been conducted with the usual ct
fciency and success. .
The necessary college expenses about the shm'
as the preceding year. Tuition SIS per session
Boarding in the college, including room rent, fuTni
ture, and every expense except fuel, 62per week
In private families in town and in the country, from
81 too. la clubs abou, 81 cents. There is also
valuable farm connected with the college, where board
ing can be had at reduced price and facilities afford
ed such desire TO engage in manual labor so as
reduce expense and promote health
The Trustees have adopted measures for the cree
ton of additional college buildings, and new hous
for the President for procuring additional grounds
and for increasing the Library and apparatus,
The Summer Session to commence on the lst ia!
osMay The next animal commencement on he las
Thursday of September, as heretofore After tn
present year the annual commencement to take plac
on the Wednesday preceding the last Wednesday 0
September, 80 1.-THE fall vocation slsit be wee
longer than heretofore. .
B The following compose the present faculty Of III
College M Brown, d. ID. President, and Professo
Of Mental and Moral Science James Ramsey d. I
. Professor OF Hebrew VIM. Smith, A. M. Professo
of Greek Alexander B. Brown, A. M. Professor
Bellies Let,res and Latin Henry Snyder, A. NJ. PrC
lessor Of Mathematics; s. r. Williams, A. NJ. Profe
sor of Natural Sciences r. w. Orr, A, M. Professc
3 Of Natural History and Civil Engineering; James
Il Sserre,, Tutor
p, For the information Of persons at distance, IT ms
be proper state that Jefferson College is located
4 ICannonsburgh, Washington Co. Pa. l6 miles fro
IPitishurgh, and from the National Road his ess
of access IN every direction. Caunonsburgh Is a