The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-09-04
For The Democrat.
Davidson COLLEGE.

Davidson COlIeGe.
II will doubtless be n source Of deyout thank
fulness on the part OF the Patrons Of Davidson
College and The friends OF Education generally to
know that the prospects OF this Institution for The
future bright and hauering indeed.
With the smiles Of benignant Providence upon
her, Davidson College is destined TO widen the
circle of her usefulness, and soon, very soon 10
take her stand among the First institutions Of the
land.
The late meeting OF The Trustees on the 7th and
sth inst, was meeting Of great harmony, and
will tell upon the rapid growth and prosperity OF
the ColIeg". Aware Of the very extensive interest
felt in behalf of this cherished Northumberland
as it is, TO the cause Of sound learning conducted
upon christian principles and feeling assured that
The community who had mourned over her low
estate, and rnlIit around her, in the time OF trial,
would rejoice over her prospects Of enlarged use.
Iuness, The BOARD haye ordered this brief abstract
Of the proceedings Of their late meeting to be pub
shed TO the world.
The last Will and Testament Of AR. Maxwrll
Chambers yaa rend in the hearing Of the Boa I'd +,
from which il appears that he has made Davidson
College the Residuary Legatec, BY which this To-.
stitplion receives large part of his fortune. In
addition this, he has bequeathed a separate fund
for the end "wment Of a new Proiessorship.
The will having been read, the Board Of Trus.
tees united i'll solemn prayer 10 Almighty God,
returning thanks 10 him who has the hearts of all
men in hs hand, hnd the treasures OF the world at
his disposal for putting it into the heart Of his
venerable servant 10 bless our College with so
munifcent a bounty.
A Committee also appointed TO draft resolu.
tons expressive Of the sense and feelings OF the
Board upon this subject. Their report was unani-
mously aIopt'd and is as follows:
Rcs0Lred, That this Board will ever cherish
with grateful veneraiOn the memory Of M01acCL
Chambers a munlfcent bencfactor Of Davidson
College.
RcS0lrcd, That the Trustees respond most
heartily TO the prayer expressed in this Rema ka ble
Will. Thar God would in his kind providence
build up Davidson College and make 1t m orna.
ment TO the State Of North Carolina and blessing
20 the country"
Rcsolrel, That the Trustees, with united, liberal
and prayerful forts, ~ill aim at the faithful
mana gemrnt of this responsible in promoting
the interest of LEARNING and Religion. -
RcSolrcd, That the B ,ard perpe'uaie his m-mo-
ry in di<posing o! future Halls and Professorshps
Arrangements were made by the Trustees for
the education Of the sons Of Rev. S. Fronts, Rev
A. Baker, Messrs. D. A. Davis, s. G. Cairns and
r. V. Cowdn. in the College, free Of any charge,
according 10 the provisions Of Mr.. Chambers will.
The Committee which had been appointed at the
meeting Of the Boa I'd last spring. to AXE into con.
sidrration the best plan for the improvement of
the College grounds, presented an able report
Aud The Board unanimously resolved that the
general system OF improvement embraced in the
report, should be the plan for the future consruc.
ton OF C"rge Buildings And Tie Trustees
would adhere to lis main features and seek its
completion speedily their resources will per.
init. Two thousand dollars appropriated for
the purchase OF Chemical and Philosophical 4 p.
parnIus for the use OF the College. Letters were
read from DIR. Andrews Of Cha lotte and Professor
Brumby of Colombia, recommending their respec.
tive Cabinets of Minerals for the use OF the College
| Whereupon, committee was appointed to examine
these Cabinets and report TO the Board at its next
meeting.
The Trustees, hring fully satisfied from their
| own experience, and from The example OF other
Colleges, that the, Fall, Winter and Spring, from
| the blaciRg influence Of the atmosphere upon the
human system, GeSNn4e the most favorable sea
sons for srgdy, haEe -nads the following change in
the SESSIONS aaH vacations take effect ujif,
| the next SESSION.
is, session to begin srd vMeh5Sy ia September
and clos" 3rd RtidsY in 'Ff6ffary. -:
% sessiQF 10 begin The Monday after the Srd
| Friday in February and close 9Th Monday ia
June. Giving thus vocation of Ten Weeks, n
that season whep nasuFe herself by relaxing The
Body und"y continued heat, seems TO demand 4
corresponding rla1a!aa for the Mind.
TwG NV protsssor>hias were created. making
! now scpeH in all anG II was unanlmousIy resolvet
that Of these sSoul1 be callr6 tho Tfoy 2rofes
sorship; to psrpetuste the maiden name OF Mrs
Chambers. a. token Of respec: for the deep anC
abiding interest she had manifested in the pros
peri,y II che las.ie,ion. The other was called tn,
ChcHpders Prgfxsorship, as a monumen, TO tn.
! memory "f he man whose 2am" i. bears.