Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-02
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
EDUCATIONAL:

DE-OPENING OF ST. JOHNS COL
IL LEGB, ANNAPOLIS, MD.-This insti-
tuition one of the Oldest in the State, now liber-
ally endowed by the Legislature, will open Cd
the 18th of September next, with an entire re-
organization, 1t il believed that no similar in
stitution offers greater advantages to those
wishing to obtain q thorough liberal education,
or topursue partial course
These advantages are, in part the tolloWlng
J. Extensive and commodlous buildings,
thoroughly repaired and reiurnishcd, capable
of boarding $50 students, and Of sccommoda-
of the most beautiful and salubrious localities,
and atfording ample facilities for full physical
developement by boating, swimming, skating,
and other healthful and useful exercises. There
will also be we'll furnished gymnasium on the
premises.
9. 4 full. course. in the 1departments, OF Stuay
usually embraced in a college curriculum, and,
in addition q very extensive range OF selection
in Special Departments.
3. Special and prominent attention IS gwen 10
the study of the history, structure and literature
Of the English language. Every student from the
time of his admission to College will receive d
systematic and thorough training in the knoWl-
edge and correct use Of our mother tongue
i. Unusual facilities are afforded for the study
Of German, French, Italian and Spanish, with
out extra charge.
5. A special and comprehensive course Of in
teach. 70 all such students tuition Is RENTED
on easy conditions
6. An extensive course Of instruction is pro-
yidcd in Physical Geography National Indus
tries and Resources, Commercial Law, BOOK
Kceping, ard such other studies as arc required
to prepare young men 10 enter successfully INT"
business and com ccclal pursuits.
T. A carefully graded preparatory Depart
mcnt, including Classical and English studies,
is under the same general govcrnnieent, ana
taught by the same professors, us the Collegiate
Department.
S. A wci.sclccted corps of able and cxpc
rienced Professors. q: follows:
FACULTY.
HENRY BARNARD, LL,D.,. Principal and
Professor of Mental, Moral and Social Science,
including the principles and Methods OF cdu-
Rev. G. W. McPhail, D. D., Assistant profc:
sor Of Mental and Moral Science and Lcctur:
or on Natural and Revealed Religion, and
the evidences Of Christianity.
George W. Atherton, 4. NJ, ActingV lce-frn"
cipall, and Professor Of the Latin language,
Literature and History.
MATES.
Hiram Corsan, A. NJ, Professor Of tic English
language. Literature and History and Rhctor-
ic, including Vocal Culture.
Rev. Julius NJ. Dcshicll, A. NJ, Professor OF
the Greek language Literature and History.
VIM. Stciiin, A. NJ, Professor Of Physical Gull
ture, and Assistant IN Mathematics and the
German language.
David n. Camp, A. II Principal Of the Pre-
paratory and Normal Departments.
Zalmon Richards, A. NJ: Principal ofthc Com
| nerc!al Department.
Rev. VIM H. Gage, y. NJ, Professor Of Physl-
cal Geography and its relations to the history
and industrial Resources Of Nations.
S. S. Haldeman, y. NJ, Professor OF Natural
History, and Lecturer on Ethnology and
Comparative Phlology.
--, Ito be appointcd,) Professor OF
Chemistry Chemical Technology and Natural
Philosophy.
I -----, Ito be appontcd.) Professor Of
Modern languages.
William Fl. Hopkins, i. NJ. TInor in Mathc-
matics and the Latin and Greek languages
The college year is divided into three terms,
with vacation of ten days at Christmas, and
one Of q week in April at the close OF the see
ond term:
Tuition, for term, (payablc in advance? in
cladng room. rent, use Of furniture, fuel, lights
SC, $50 %.
Or for tho whole year. If paid in advance
$50 %.
For further information application may be
made to the Principal: at Annapolis.
THOMAS SWAMI,
Governor OF MARYLAND,
Ex-Ou. Pres Of the Board Of Visitors.
Circulars containing full information, fur
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