Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-07-27
University Il Vermont and state Agri-
cultural College.
ELECTION OF 4 PRESIDENT.
JAMS SIZED

We are glad TO announce that the nego-
tiations which have lecn in progrcs, for
some weeks between tic corporation Of the
University and Prof jaws, B. ANoE1I. Of
Providence Z. l.. In reference to the Prcsi-
deacy of tie Institution. have reached IA
yorablc conclusion. The corporation at an
adjourned meeting held last evening, uuani-
mously elected Pr.f. Angel. President. 1t
i, understood TIA; he will accept the
position and enter "a lis duties withou, de-
lay. The corporation aud friends Of the
University are to be congratulated ON SO
au-Ficious "a termination 4 a long period Of
suspense, and anxious care. NJ. Angel is
a young man. in the prime Of life gentle
man Of high scholarly ,,,aiuments and cul-
turc gained il the schools Of this country
and in Europe; and with seven years expc-
r..uec in the Boz! OF Instruction OF Brown
JuIycrsity--an ia .itu.ion whose reputation
for high scholarship Is a guaranty Of his at
tainments and capacity, and OF which be
was a most acceptable and efficient officer.
lie adds to such high reputation as a scholar
and experience as an instructor, a wide ae-
quaintance with men and affairs gained in
the responsible position, which lie has occu-
pied for several year.. as editor in chief Of
the Pr0rilHce Journcl,-onc Of the ablest.
soundes; and best papers in New England Or
in the Union. lie Is a man of high chris
tian character; Of uncommon executive
ability; of courteous and easy presence
aud a ready and graceful speaker.
He is ono who, while in full sympathy with
the past spirit and proud traditions Of the
University, appreciates also most fully the
demands presented by the new relations of
the Institution, and the growing call for
increased attention to the practical sciences.
With such a man at its head with en-
larged means, to be further and largely in
creased without delay, by the subscription
which has been only waiting for a President |
to move along with yigor and success with
added departments and facilities, adapted to |
the wants Of the times, We see brilliant
future opening before the University of Yer
mont and State Agricultural Collegc-and
we may pledge to Its new President the
heartiest support and cooperation of all
who have its welfare at heart.
SENATOR EDNUSDs.-We are permitted TO say |
that the Burlington Times and CaledoHian
have used the name Of Senator Elmunds, in
respect to Mr.. Morrill's action on the Collector
ship, without authority and without truth We
add, more eomprehensiyely. that Senator Ed
nunds does not hold himself responsible for the |
Burlington imes.-Walfon's Journal
We are glad that some one is suthorized
70 speak to some extent, and to such pur-
pose, for Mr.. Edmunds We have not a
particle of doubt tlst the use Of bis name
1y Mr.. Poland's friends generally in this
quarter, has been wholly without Mr.. Ed.
nund's authority or approval. His deter
ninatiOn is fixed, to hold himself aloof from
III combinations, and to be a party to no
radcs. Standing thus on bis own merits.
lis eminent abilities, fitness for the position,
md personal popularity will secure his
Election.