The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-25

7 JEFFERSON COLLEGE PA.-The w INFER SEES
y sion In this Institution terminated the eth
March, after the usual examinations and the public
contest between the literary societies. These exer-
cises afforded evidence Of the ability and fathlness
of the Professors and the diligence of the Students
The literary conte.t between the Societies is exer
else which originated 10 this 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. '&'I ..-. ~. - .H. ~
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 notwith-
standing the increased number of Seminaries in ey nv
direction still retains its e-emnence as TO numbers
and usefulness. The number of students during the
past year has exceeded two hundred-of these great
er number than formerly 70) belong to the reg,tlar
College classes. II 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 to that OF the best Col
eges IN The East. There Is a full faculty, composed
OF able experienced teachers In the different DEPART
ments. II is determination not to lower the stand
ARD or abrdge the course of study although is well
known that our course has prevented some extent
the increase of numbers the tendency of the age is
TO hasten and abridge in every thing, and too many
young men are impatient Of delay and labor necessary
TO substantial requirements. however enter
tain entire confidence that this College will still receive
the patronage of the friends OF thorough education
DIR. Brown having on account of Ill health tender
ed his regnaon last fall the Trustees elected as his
successor in January, Rev. Robert J Breckenridge
d. D., whose distinguished talents and literary ac.
quIrements, are extensively known in our own conn
try and IN Europe His acceptance of the appointment
Is earnestly hoped for but the result III not be Ger
family known until the meeting of the Pesbytery 18th
April In the mean time Dr.. Brown who at The ur-
gent request of the Board, has continued his services
IN - n
cessor be procured and are happy TO ate that his
health is much improved and that the varied
of the college have been conducted with the usual eff
iciency and success. & .... ...... ........'.
The necessary college expenses are about the same
as the preceding year. Tuition si5 per session.
Boarding in the college, including rent, furni
ture and every expense except fuel 81 81 per week
In private families, in town and 10 the country from
81 to 3 Ia clubs about ST. cents. There is also a
valuable farm connected with the college where rd-
ing can be had at reduced price and facilities afford
ed to such as desire to engage in manual labor to
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 ST DAY
Of May. The next animal commencement on the last
Thursday Of September, as heretofore. Amer the
present. year. the annual Mt 10 take place
on the Wednesday preceding the last Wednesday OF
September, so that the fall vacation shall be week
longer than heretofore.
The following compose the present faculty Of the
College IN. Brown, ID. d. President and Professor
Of Mental and Moral Science James Ramsey, ID. d.
Professor OF Hebrew VIM. Smith, A. M. Professor
Of Cheek Alexander 3. Brown, A. Nj. Professor o.
Bellies Leures and Latin; Henry Snyder, A. NJ. Pro
fessor of Mathematics; S. r. Williams. A. NJ Profes
sor 81 Natural Sciences r. W Orr. A. M Prof,sso,
/ Of Natural History and Civil Engineering James P
Sterret, Tutor 7tu. Ts faHi
For the information Of persons at distance IL MAY
be proper TO statr That Jefferson College Is located r
Csnnonsburgh Washington Co. p. ls miles IRON
Pittsburgh, snd fs9m the National Road Ttis essy
Of access in every direction. Csnnonsburqh IS a re-