Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-03

, property purchased, there is an incum
brance of s2,443 &C, payable at the deatl
of Hannah Brown, widow of John Brown
> deceased the interest on which is to b.
paid to said widow annually during he
a natural life.
. The Board of Trustees expended ii
building and other improvements, about
S21, ,S39 81, and sold lots to the amount
of S1,l1S 51!. Since The former report,
above $500 have been expended in making
additions to the library and philosophical
apparatus The number of volumes in the
library is l127, and they are estimated to
be worth about S120G.
Samuel 7. Walker, Esq, the Treasurer
and Superintendent of the University prop
erty, deserves the highest commentator
for the manner in which he has discharged
the arduous duties imposed upon him.
This Institution, located in the most
healthy part of our State, on delightful
| spot, in the midst of beautiful grove
which seems to be designed by Providence
for the object to which it is now devoted,
within q few rods of the beautiful Susque-
hanna, and at the mouth of the great Buff
falce Valley, presents peculiar attractions
to all those who are desirous that their
children should have a sound education,
and at the same time preserve their health
unchanged.
The Charter of this Institution is so lib
eral that all denominations may patronize
it without fear Of encroaching ON their re-
ligious views. We would therefore rec
ommcnd this seminary of learning to the
public as worthy of patronage. Judging
from the past, with the continued blessings
of Heaven upon it, it will ere long be equal,
if not superior, to any other literary insti-
tuition in this great Republic, and as last
ing as the Stars and Stripes" that wave
over our happy land.
One matter, connected with our Univer-
sity, is deeply regretted, namely, the res
ignatiOn of Stephen W. Taylor, LII. d.,
Professor of Mathematics & Natural Phi
losophy, and also acting President, rendered
to the Board of Trustees on the 10Th day !
of April last, to take effect on the Goth of
August, 1851. Prof Taylor was connected
with the University from its infancy. BY
request, he drew up the Charter, and visited
Harrisburg to urge its passage through
the Legislature On the 9th of October,
1916, he commenced High School in the
basement Of the Baptist meeting house Of
this place, which, under his fostering care,
rose, step by step, till it obtained its pres
cnt high rank as a College. The Trus-
tees we're reluctant to accept the resigna-
ton; but it seemed that Providence had
pointed out another field for him to labor
in, and he insisted that his resignation
must be accepted, stating that he was con-
vinced he had the permission of Divine
Providence to retire from their employ.
At the same time he cheerfully promised
his earnest prayers for the continued pros
perity of eur University. Prof. Taylor re-
tires from this Institution, beloved and ad-
mired by all who had the pleasure of be-
coming acquainted with him
We understand that the Board of Trus-
tees have made arrangements for success
sor to Prof. Taylor, so that the University
will again be well of1iccred at the begin
ming of the next session, and strict attention
paid to students, as heretofore.
All of which is respectfully submitted ,
G. I. MILLER, Il
c. W. YOUNG, Committee
JOHN GUNDY, }