Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11
G6nfatiunal.
Columbian College, washington, ID. c.

Nhe collegiate year of thfs institution will here
IL after consist of one continuous session, begin
ing or the last "Wednesday in September, and
closing on the last "Wednesday in June, ON which
day the annual commencement for comforting de-
Srees VIII be held "A,
The ensuing session will open on the 2sth OF
The present month.
The charges
For tuition per session of nine months, SO %
Use OF room, furniture, library and al
- tendance ..........,.......... ou w
Board, (per week. ...,...--.......... 20 s
To those who do not board in college The charge
Tor tuition u the same, and for the iise OF room
furniture, library &c,, S25 per session. There is
an admission fee of SO and small charge each
session for contingencies. Fuel and lights are fur
nished at cost. and washing al ga cents per dozen
The necessary college expenses OF boarding stu
dent viii not exceed $50 or $50 per annum. All
The bills are payable one half al the beginning, and
the balance at the middle of the session.
With view of giving TO the different depart
ments OF instruction a wider extension, and al the
same Time of meeting public want by rendering
The advantage OF the college available TO a larger
number and more varied class of students some
important changes have been made in the order
and arrangement Of the students. A new course
has been adopted, styled the Scientific Course, and
the degree OF Bachelor OF Philosophy (B P.) AT
taehed 10 il. II will occupy about three years, and
will embrace all the studies OF the regular course
for the degree Of Bachelor OF Arts, with the ex-
cepton of the ancient languages This course
VIII be specially adapted TO those who wish to OBJ
tain what j. called practical education, "a The
mathematical and scientific studies will have
greaterprominence than usual particulariyn in their
application 10 the arts and business of life. Those
who may wish TO become practical surveyors, en-
gtneers agricuturists, will be enabled, with the
advice OF the faculty, 10 select their studies with
special reference 10 those Objects and will receive
the aid of lectures and illustrations. The doors OF
the College will also be opened TO those who may
wish, under its general regulations 10 pursue any
branch of study for any length oftme. They may
under the direction of the faculty, select such sub
lects as are suited 10 their views and objects in
life, and Oh examination, may receive regular
certificate OF their standing and proficiency in the
same. - .
The number of officers and instructors has lately
been increased, and others will be added as the
wants of the several departments may require.
Measures are in progress for filling Immediately
The chair OF chemistry. geology, mineralogy, and
botany in manner that will add greatly 10 the in
tsrest and profit of those studies.
The preparatory department has been placed
under careful and efficient management, in bnild-
ing which has been handsomely fitted up for its
reception. II has an able and experienced teacher,
and is under the general supervision ofthe faculty.
Il viii thus afford the best advantages for laying
the foundation Of a thorough classical and mathe-
matical education. ,.5..
Boarding pupils will be received under the inn
mediate and direction OF the principal, and
about the same expense as regular college stu
dents.
The buildings have recently undergone thorough
repairs and the grounds are being laid ont and i'm
proved in manner that viii add much 10 the con-
venience and attractivepess OF its already beauti-
fnl situation.
strong Inducements as il now does to young men
who desire 10 Obtain Thorough and liberal educa-
ZION. ]. S. BACON,
Sep 81. President