The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-23

T JEFFERSON COLLEGE Pas-The w inter Ses
a sion IN this institution terminated the 9Th
March, after the usual examinations, and the public
contest between the literary societies These exer-
clses afforded evidence Of the ability and fai'huIness
of the Professors and the diligence Of the Students.
The literary contest between the Societies is an exer
else hch originated in 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. ..... ....... ...,.... .a
1t will be gratifying to the friends of literature to
know that this ins,ilution the oldest "West of the
mountains" Is 10 prosperous condition ind notwith-
standing the increased number of Seminar in every
dreciion still retains It's eeminence as 10 numbers
and usefulness. The number of students during the
past year has exceeded two hundredof these great
er number than formerly (70) belong to the regular
College classes 1t has been the aim OF the Trustees
and Faculty 10 elevate the standard of education.
For several years past the of study has been
extended, especially in Mathematics and physical
science to be fully equnl that of the best Col
leges in The East. There full fac uity composed
Of able experienced teachers in the different depart
ments Il is our determination not to lower the stand
ard abrdge the of study although it il well
known that our course has prevented 10 some extent
the increase of numbers the tendency of The age
TO hasten and nbridge in every thing, and too many
young inpatient of delay and labor nee essary
| to substantial acquiremens.--We, however, enter
tain entire confidence that this College will still receive
| the patronage ofthe friends OF thorough education.
Dr. Brown having account of III health, tender
ed his regnaon last fall, the Trustees elected as his
successor in January, Rev. Robert j. Breckenridge
| ID. d., whose distinguished talents and literary &C
quirements, extensively known in our own coun-
try and in Europe. His acceptance ofthe appointment
is earnestly hoped for but the result will not be Ger
,ainly known until the meeting of The Presbyory 18Th
| April. In the time DIR. Brown who at The UT.
gent request Of the Board has continued his services
will still continue to ociae President until sue
be procured and we are happy to state that his
health is much improved, and that the varied concerns
of the college have been conducted with the usual ef
| icency and success,
The necessary college expenses are about the same
as the preceding year. Tuition Sl5 per session
Boarding in the college, including rent furni-
ure, and every expense except fuel 81 81 per week
In private families in town and in the country, from
slto2 In clubs abou, 81, cents. There is also a
valuable farm connected with The college where board
ing be had at a reduced price and facilities afford
ed to such desire 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 commences on the LIST day
| of May The neat animal commencement, on the last
| Thursday Of September, as heretofore. After the
present year, the annual commencement to take place
on the "Wednesday preceding the last Wednesday OF
September, that the fall vacation shall be week
/ longer than heretofore
The following compose the present faculty Of the
College - NJ. Brown D. d. President and Professor
Of Mental and Moral Science; James Ramsey, ID. ID
Professor OF Hebrew WIN. Smith, A. M Professor
of Greek /; Alexander b. Brown, A. M, Professor O
Bellies Letires and Latin Henry Snyder, A. Nj. Pro
fessor Of Mathematics; s. r Williams, A. M. Profes
sor of Natural Sciences r. w. Orr, A. NJ. Professol
Of Natural History and Civil Engineering; James
Serret Tutor ''R.ts ~ ~ ~ Z.
For the Information Of persons al distance Il MAJ
be proper to state that Jefferson College located Il
C,nnonshurgh, Washington Co Pa is mites from
Pittsburgh, and Y from the National Road ftis ean
of soce.s IN every direction Csuu5n Jbirgh Is re