The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-08-28
educational.
West Virginia College.


THIS INSTITUTION Is NOW FULLY
i organized and ready TO go into operation
on the INST Monday In September. We call
attention TO few particulars In connection
aud the friends OF education.
!. The DESIGN OF THE COLLEGE Is to pro-
mote the libsTSu and practical Education Of
the youth OF our country In tine several pur-
suit and professions OF life.
I,F;JF. buiIt otiGiSsIIS nv III. SrhomsS p
Ray, a gentlemen OF taste aud means; and
subsequently, much enlarged by the Wood
more than twenty-Six acres, Lastefully laid
out; that part NOT in cultivation being orna
msnted with forest and fruit trees, beautiful
Ny, a large and substantial building. conve-
nIently arranged for study recitation aud
shade trees, etc. Both Of the above have
been thoroughly renovated and made as good
5. MoRGANrowE, the seat of the College. Is
unsurpassed for health, good orter, and
morality. The views and scenery, eInpTAc-
ing mountain, river, forests and farms ere eN-
ceedinRly attractive and pictureSque: Coach
Is leave every morning 10 and nom HalL-
mont, on the Baltimore and ONO halIfoa1'
There Ia daily Communication, by steamboat
between Pittsburgh and Geneva, Il miles be-
low MorgRntown. a boat Is being ouiit 70
OMEN as the stage OF water viii permit, which
Is usually several months in the year: Tnere
is also. conveyance, on alternate days De
place more eleRi Rihle for the quiet and succeSs-
iul pui suit OF science ana literature Is no.
4. THE DEPARTNENrsoF INSTRUCTION ave
rs follows, viz:
lad are Thorousnfy drilled and taught IN the
common English branches and other studies
required Tor entering The College classes
al Literary, embracing Full Course In the
ordinary curTIcu um OF our best American
Colleges.
81 Scientific, designed for those whose pur
suits require. thorough culture and discipline,
and an extensive acquaintance with the
Sciences.
will be given to the various branches OF prac-
teal Agriculture, Horticulture, Rural Econo-
my, and the Mechanic Arts
i5) AlIaJy 7ucticS,
mon schools will receiye special attention
and assistance. It is designed to establish
Normal Glass during one or more Terms II
each year. in which the ordinary school
and readiness in ex PLANTATION and definition
acquired, and Instruction In the most APP
proved methods of organizing and conduct
8. THE FACULTY OF THE CoLLEGE is COM
posed OF the best kducators that could be
and practical men aud earnestly devoted TO
the several departments OF study assigned
them.
nine weeks, divided into three IsTplS OF
thirteen weeks each. A short vacation OF
about one week inIervenes between the INST
and second, and secrnd and third Terms.
Also recshS of one week at Christmas. The
following is the CALESpAk for the College
\ ear 1875: September 2, First Term begins
November So Ftrst Term ends. December 4,
Second Term begins. December 3, Winter
Second Term ends. March ID, Third Term
begins. June IL, Meeting OF Board of Vtsl-
tons. June IS. Third Term ends. Conn
mencemeDt
!. IHE RATES OF TUITION, per Term, are
as follows, viz
Primary Glasses. payable in advance,.-.--.ss.0 800
Preparatory '' 5.UO
CoIleRiste, " -..- 8 co
Students in the Preparatory Department
pay one dollar, and in the College, two dol
lars. per Term, contingent fee. This IS scar
cely half what II charged, for the same pur-
pose, by otheT scnoOls ofsimilAr grade.
coon BoARDIS9, including everS thing,
except lights and washing, can b. had, IN the
College, for $3.50 per week. Those In change
of this arrangement arc entirely reliable.
Some of the Teachers, and their families, will
also occupy the building.
but choice selection OF valuable works IN
as the means and demands of the College ad-
NIT and require, will be procured. We ear
nestly request our numerous friends to make
contributions to our Library shelves. Also
70 collect and forward TO Us specimens toL
the Geological Cabinet, the Museums of
Minerals, Natural History, etc. Such con-
tfibutions will be Thankfully received care
fully preserved, and the date Of reception.
locality whence procured, and name of donor
permanently attached.
THERE ARE Two LITERARY SOCIETIES In
connection with the College, furnished with
suitable Halls, and whose several exercises
are. in many respects, Of great advantage to
the student. The authorities Of the College
viii AfiOId every facility for increasing the
accommodations and usefulness OF these
valuable auxiliaries.
CIRCULARS and further information can
be had by addressing the President OF the
College, or any one OF the eundeIEigned.
FACULTY OF TILE COLLEGE,
Rev. ALEX. MARTIN, ID. D., President, and
Professor Of !HeIitdl and Moral PlEiloss ply.
REy. ]. W. SCoTr, d. D., TIee PresideIl, drld
Professor Of Languages.
Col. J. r. wEAyER, A. NJ. PIofeEAor Of
Mathematics and Military 1dctics.
Prof \. q. STEVENS, a. N, ETcjetSor Of Ma
tlirdI ScisnceI.
Prof F. 4. Lyon, A. NJ, Professor Of EnDltsh
LherGtitre and Principal Of ETePora.oTy De
poT nIeHL
GEo. 81. HAeAxs, Esq, one OF our most sue
cessful business men, and an experienced Ag-
riculturtst, has consented TO act as SupeTtn-
tendeuL Tutors, and Assist ant Teachers, in
the various departments, will be employed
by the Executive Com mittee, from time TO
time, as there may be occasion.
aE BOARD OF VISITORS.
No Of Dist. MenberoC Board. p o. Ad1YssI.
l........T. H. LoGAN.........-.-..W Wheeling.
2.....-..D. 3. FaITmont.
3...-...GEo. M. .HA0ASS,....-.M MorRantowu.
...SANI'Ls sBILLISGsLEY,..Mi -. MiddIebourne.
5......... w. E STEVENSON. ,..-.... .ParkeTsbuTR.
6.....-...J. LooAIS SGoULn--..----Bu -BuckhRnnou.