The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-26

I JEFFERSON COLLEGE PA.-Ths w inner SEES
a sion in this Institution terminated on the eth
March, after the usual EXAMINATIONS and the public
contest between The literary societies These eyer
cises afforded evidence Of the ability and fa,bfulness
of the Professors and the diligence of the Students
The literary contest between the Societies is an exer
else which originated in tn College and has since
been adopted by number of institutions, especially
in the West. 1t has had happy effect in stimulating
young men to improve in composition, oratory and
debate.
1t will be gratifying to the friends of literature to
know that this institution, the Oldest "West Of the
mountains" is In prosperous condition and nowi,h-
standing the increased number of Semnarjes in ey nv
direction still retains its e-emlnence as TO numbers
and usefulness. The numbeI of students during the
past year has exceeded two hundred-oft tn, Sc great
or number than formerly N70) 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 course of study has been
extended, especially In Mathematics and physical
science as to be fully equal that of the best Col
leges in The East. There is full faculty, composed
of able experienced teachers in the different DEPART
ments III our determination to lower the sta nd
ard or abrdge the course of study, although it is well
known that our course has prevented 10 some extent
the increase of numbers the tendency of the age il
TO hasten and abridge in every thing and too many
young men are impatient Of delay and labor necessary
to substantial acquirements.-We, however, enter
tain entire confidence that this College will still receive
| the patronage ofthe friends OF thorough education
DR.. Brown having on account of III health tender
ed his regnation last fall the Trustees elected as his
successor in January, Rev. Robert j. Breckenridge,
ID. d. whose distinguished talents and literary ac-
quirements, are ex ensivey known in our own coun-
try and in Europe. His acceptance of the appointment
is earnestly hoped for but the result i'll not be Ger.
tainly known until the meeting of The Presbytsry 18th
| April. In the mean time Dr. Brown who at the ur-
gent request of the Board has continued his services
will still continue to oficiate President until sue
cessor be procured and happy to state that his
health is much improved and tina, the varied concerns
OF the college have been conducted with the usual e
| iciency and success. ..r
The necessary college expenses are about the same
as the preceding year Tuition SIS per session
Boarding in the college, including room rent, furn
ture and every expense except fuel 81 81 per week
In private families, in town and in the country from
! 81 to2 In clubs about ST. cents There is also a
valuable farm connected with The college where board
ing can be had at reduced price, and facilities afford
ed to such as desire to engage manual labor
reduce expense and promote health.
! The Trustees have adopted measures for the cree
ton OF additional college buildings, and new house
for the President, for procuring additional grounds
and for increasing the Library and apparatus
| The Summer Session To commence on the LIST DAY
of May. The next animal commencement on the LAS
Thursday Of September, as heretofore. Aher In,
present year the annual commencement to take plac,
on the Wednesday preceding the last Wednesday o.
September so that the fall vacation shall be weel
longer than heretofore.
The following compose the present faculty OF th,
College M Brown, ID. ID. President, and Professo
Of Mental and Moral Science James Ramsey, ID. ID
Professor OF Hebrew VIM. Smith, A. M. Professo
Of Gfeek Alexander B. Brown, A. M Professor O
Bellies Lettres and Latin; Henry Snyder, A. NJ. Pro
fessor Of Mathematics S. r. Williams, A NJ. Profes
sor Of Natural Sciences R. w. Orr, A. NJ. Prolesso
Of Natural History and Civil Engineering James
( S,errct, Tutor.
For the information Of persons at distance, il ma
he proper 70 state thu, Jefferson College is located
} Cspnonsburgh, Washington Co. p. 10 miles fror
Pittsburgh, snd from the National Road. II 10 cas-
of access in every direction. Csnnonsburgh is a r,