The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-07-13


mon, is that which is chartered under the title Of
"Dolbear Commercial College Of the city Of New
Orleans" but which is not as its designation would
indicate, solely devoted to the peculiar branches
which constitute commercial education. The
views Of its prime founder, and of its administra-
tors, as expressed in the instrument OF charter are
more liberal and enlarged, for they contemplate
more complete educational institution, to be c.
tablished and endowed with capital stock OF .
quarter Of a million of dollars, divided into shares
of TWENTY-FIVE dollars each. We do not imagine
that an institution could be more admirably plan
ned to ensure the largest usefulness for its special
aims are to impart thorough practical instruction
in the various departments of Commerce, Agricul-
ture and Mechanics, and when the objects an
nounced in the charter are sustained by the re-
quisite fund, the Department of Mechanics and
Agriculture will be organized on the same enlight-
ened scale which has heretofore enabled the Com
mercial Department to build up so noble reputa-
ton for usefulness.
existence it has continued to send forth annually
numerous matriculates thoroughly accomplished in
the details of mercantile business experience, in
penmanship, in languages, classic and modern, in
mathematics, surveying and navigation, whose d.
ploulas are the sufficient and unquesoned endorse
ments Of their ability aud accomplishments, for the
s., 81, &c
try, and all know that its diplomas must be de.
served before they are received. They cannt be
obtained merely because the student has gone
through stipulated routine Of studies, for the
system Of the college is that whoever enters pays
to learn, not for trying to learn and after he has
entered he can remain until he does learn what he
contracted for without further charge, be the time
longer or shorter Thoroughly qualified profes.
sors are in charge Of every department, and every
department is ina separate apartment, Of which
there are nine in the commodious college build.
ing.
Sidce its establishment, this institution has edu
Gated thousands, the careers Of many OF whom
have been most successful, and who owe their ad
yancment in life to the capital ola good education
with which they were furnished by it. Its gradu
ates may be found in the most prominent bushes
positions in this and other States, and are eve
proud to acknowledge the debt they owe it. fo
quarter Of a century its founder has labored il
its cause and finally halls the proxiniate periot
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permanent establishment, oman enlarged scale, 0
the nstitution-that it may not die with him, o.
sink for the lack Of his sustaining energy. 1t ha
lately been duly chartered; and it now only re
mains, to insure the end, that the stock be takel
up. Not only will this stock prove an individually
good pecuniary investment but it will confer yalu
able privileges, stockholder being entitled to th
advantages of the institution in his own person,
he can transfer the right to one who would becom
a student. A Board of Administrators, composed
of eminent citizens, are authorized to receive sub
scriptions and it is no longer an individual but
public enterprise and the title by which it is no,
known, (" Dolbear Commercial College," can b
changed by vote Of the stockholders to any whicl
they conceive appropriate, though We can see N
occasion for an alteration for it is certainly du
the devoted perseverance and public spirit Of tn
founder that his name should be associated wit
the realized fruition of bislong labors. Meanwhile
the college continues in prosperous operation, wit
the usual numerous attendance Of pupils acquirin
q practical education.