Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-07-14

OUK SCHooIs-U UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE.
have received the catalogue of the Literary Depar
met of the University of Nashville from which W
extract the following in regard to the history an
present condition of the institution.
The University of Nashville was Incorporated
the General Assembly OF North Carolina, Decen
Der 20, 1885, under the name and title Oh Davldso
Academy; and by the Legislature Of Tennessee
September H. 1906 as Cumberland College.
the 18th of November 1926, by the act of the lie,
islature, it acquired Its present legal style. Fc
nearly three fourths OF century IL has faithful
served the great cause of education, and among II
many graduates are numbered some of the mo,
eminent mea of The South.
The Medical Department organized in 1866
and is now second in the United United States i
point of patronage.
In the Collegiate Department the Military Syster
was adopted in 1885, by union with the officers o
the Western Military Institute The honors con
ferred by this institute have been cofrmed by tn
Boards of Trustees Of the University, and the grad
yates of the former have thus become Alumni o
the latter.
For period of five years the Military system Ia.
been thoroughly tested in this University; and
means of promoting good order, regular industri
Gus habits, economy and healthy exercise, II ha:
entirely fulfilled the expectation Of Its numerous
friends and proved effectual aid in moral mental
and physical culture.
The citizens of Nashville will bear unqualified
testimony to the quiet and orderly department and
" lile anu uQODfASlNe ldDlIS Oh Inc SUI
dents under the salutary rules imposed by Military
authority.
During the last thee sessions there were in the
two Departments GAS students in attendance. and
the prospects Of large accessions in both depart
ments appear TO be more encouraging now than at
In regard TO the military organization the follow
ing facts are stated
1t should be especially borne in mind, that the
object of the organization is to and in governing AMI
controlling the Students and to promote their health
physical development, and mental vigOr and that
so far from wasting their time in the study of Mill
tary Science and branches not applicable to the Or
binary peaceful pursuits of life, the Military system
is the very means by which their time may be
economical and their energies and industry more
strictly applied so as 10 attain more than ordinary
success in classical and scientific studies.
By the aid Of the uniform Dress this organization
secures, among other personal ddUdddges, those of
economy, neatness, equality, and just appreciation
of others upon merit only. Compared with the mil
itary drill, system of physical training de-
Vsed is better adapted 10 the student IL takes him
from his books over which he has been bending for
hours, brings him to erect position gives him a
firm, graceful, manly carriage, expands his chest,
puts into harmonious action every limb and muscle
and thus promotes perfect physical development,
and a consequent increase of mental vigOr.
As means of moral trdIlinq military discipline is
inUdluaJle. Itprom0tes two great moral principles
sIbOrdiaGtioR and me1od-the elements that secure
Difference to authority, fidelity to law the perform
ance of obligations the observance of every duty
and adherence to all the great principles Of society
and with due regard to religious motive, no strong
er, more durable, or more appropriate foundation
can be laid for the virtues of the good citizen and
the upright man.
All these are designed to be gained by superad-
ding to the Course maaary Instruction at hours usually
HisSped by The voluntary system.
There are daily military exercises on the field
when the weather permits, but without prejudice TO
study-a time in the afternoon being appropriated to
IT, otherwise apt to be squandered.
SHELBY HEDIcAL CoILEGE.-From the annual an
nouncement of this young and 1ourishing institution
we make the following extract:
In presenting their Third Announcement to the
profession the Faculty deem it proper state that
thus far the career of the Institution has justified its
establishment and in the main redeemed the pledges
made by It's projectors. To more fully demonstrate
Nashville to be the most eligible point for medical
instruction in the South and SOUthwest-to enlarge
the facilities for the acquisition of medical educa-
tor at such point and endeaYOr to concentrate
there the patronage of the whole region tributary
TO maintain elevated standard of medical at |
tainments as the passport of entrance to the pro-
fession; and while carefully avoiding everything
like captiOus opposition factous hostility, to |
pursue these objects in spirit of generous eInula-
ton with schools already in existence, were the |
chief motives for its foundation and the principles
which have guided its management. The evidences |
I
aggregate number of medical students in the city
has been increased during each of the two pre- |
yiOus winters, and IN the unanimous expression |
OF satisfaction and confidence which has been re
ceived from the classes which have attended its
instructions.
Since the close of the last session. Professor j. f.
May. Of the chair of Surgery AID Professor Z. B.
Haskns, of the chair Of Practice for compulsory
reasons of private character, have resigned their
connection with the Institution. The vacancies have
been filled by the election of Professor T. l.. Maddin
TO the Surgical chair and of J. J. Alternately NJ. D.
of MurfreesbOro, Tenn. to the chair Of Practice.
The Anatomical chair, vacated by DIR. Maddin, has
been filed by the election of Daniel B. Cliffe NJ D.
Of Franklin Tenn. While the patrons and friends
Of the Institution in common with the Trustees and
she Faculty regret the retirement of Professors May
AMI Haskns, the Faculty felicitate themselves upon
the fortunate selection Of successors to their retr
ing colleagues
Prof Macln is well known. and in his new
sphere will doubtless sustain his former reputation
Profs. AbernAthy and Citfe gentlemen of large
experience and high standing in the profession and
bring 10 their fields Of labor, extensive and
thorough attainments and acknowledged abilities.
Under the new order Of arrangements the friends |
of the school may rest assured that Its former high
character will be upheld in every respect
The Clinical advantages which are offered deserve
especial attention. The Faculty are happy in being
able to state that Clinical instruction will from be-
ginning TO end, form the basis of their whole system
of instruction and that with this view they have |
succeeded in establishing HOSPITAL, of moderate |
dimensions, but most complete in its arrangements
upon the same premises, and connected with the |
College buildings The wards Of this Institution &C
commodate all the INDECENT sick of the city, together
with the United States marine patients, constituting
q number and class Ofpauents which will entirely |
subserve the objects of clinical teaching. Thus
student will be enabled to take medical or surgical
from its first presentation, with ample time and
opportunity TO study its features and after that
will have constant access under the guidance of his
instructors, 10 enable him TO trace out all the
various pathological phases Of disease from its in
cepton to its clOse In surgery especially consid- |
erng how alimportant is the subject of after-reat
mcut as affecting the probability Of recovery, the |
value of these advantages will at be apparent.
The facilities of this connection will be used to |
their utmost extent to teach Medicine as demon
strativc science and TO famiarize the student with |
It's practice art Medicine, at this day, has |
established its character as positive science, and
must be learned through other means than dldacuc |
discourses. The Faculty think that, with the ad |
vantages at their command, they able to present
the subject 10 the minds of students as ITS true in
port ana interests require; and they consider 1t abSo
lutely essential that students who resort to the |
school shcuid avail themselves of this method OF m
struction.
NASHVILLE FEV>LE AClDENY.-Alluding to the !
change which has lately taken place in this insttu-
ton the Memphis .l,alaache saws:
Rev. Geo. " Everhart. long known and esteemed
~ oe VI tie must successful teachers IN tne ooull
has been elected Principal of this old and flourish
ing institution. Having known Mr.. Everhart for
years, We can speak Of him with confidence, one
OF the few men in the Union to whom parents may
entrust the education of their daughters with GER
talnty that they will be taught to become enlighten-
ed and polished ladies. Under his direction the |
Nashville Female Academy will fully maintain its
well-earned reputation, and we congratulate the |
Board Of Trustees on their Choiee
FGE.-lesterday forenoon. between eyen and |
twelve o'clock fire was discovered to be issuing |
from the roof of the building adjoining that of Messrs
W. & r. FREEMAN, on College street. In a few min
utes the whole Of the upper portion of the roof was
in blaze, and matters looked though fearful con-
agratiOn would ensne. The firemen were nron,ntlv
on the spot, butappeared experience some Difficult
ty in getting a supply Of water for a few minutes.
1t was but tor short time, however. until they |
commenced playing upon the fire and in very !
brief period the Fire King was conquered and sub
dued The building was considerably damaged bv |
the fire and water. The first story was being re- |
fitted for store, and the second was occupied by
Mrs. F. JoNTE as a boarding house. Mrs. JONES |
furniture was considerably damaged by water and /