New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-08-10
EDUCATION.
coNyocATIoN OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
THIRD DAY.

coyyocATIoN OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
THIRD DAY.
From Our Special Correspondent
ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 8, 1857.
A paper upon "The Study of Latin, without
reference TO proposed liberal professional education
was read by Principal N W. Benedict Of Rochester Free
Academy He demonstrated the course OF Latin study
suitable TO students who do not contemplate professional
life Deemng knowledge OF Latin absolutely essenua
to a proper comprehension OF the English tongue the
writer thought that should be gyeno the study
Of Latin Etymoogy. After that, II student spouia
choose to take up translation he would be much better
fitted than IL he should have studied In the nsual way
On motion Of Regent WetmOre, Vice-ChancelOr yer.
panck requested TO prepare paper on the suDect
of "Latin Pronunciation" to be read before the next
An essay on "The Great Pyramid" by Prof Darwin G.
Eaton was speaking popularity the most enterang pa.
per OF the Convocation, being detailed description OF
the great Pyramid Of Egypt for the writer said there
English writer, and sustained in work put forth by the
Royal Astronomer OF Scotland Prof Piazn smyth Ins
ity to give to tho world divinely syston Oh
weights and measures, and that the word pyramid sgn
fes In the Greek 81 measure for wheat"
Regent Wetmore moved the thanks of the Convocaton
subject be recommted 70 Prof Eaton, with request 10
prepare report In the fullest detail to be presented next
University of tho City OF NewYork expressed the hope
mat the Conyocaton would not commit itse 10 any VI
Chancellor Pruyn announced the following names for
the Executive Committee for 1879 President John W
Raymond, yassar Female College; Prot W. d. Wilson,
school; Principal A B. whppie Lansing6urgh Academy;
Prof. j. g. Eaton, Packer Institute; NJ.
In the College Section, Pratt pre-
scented incomplete report upon The relative time de
the various branches OF the College Course In the
other satesb which heard and recommitted. with
tho aid Of Special Committee consisting OF froieSsors
Epson and Martin, and Commissioner Barnard A.. -.
A resolution adopted, concerning cooperation OF
Colleges OF other States" requesting the Regents TO ask
those institutions to send representatives TO these
discussion upon Honorary Degrees" followed, with
but mind evidently, from all the speakers Inc
larry those OF Divinity and Doctor of Laws bestowed
or sold, by mercenary corporations, was severely
prof Farbarn suggested that the Convocation the
Regents. might by proper effort and example IN tlls
this outrage I'm the world OF letters. Committee was
appointed to report on the subject at the next GonVOGa
ton consisting of Presidents White aud FaTDarn' ana
Professors Martin. Wilson, and Gallup. ~
The Roll OF Honor" OF the educational INSTITUTIONS OF
the state 9Tusted to CGmmee f3 tp C 20 1e
cation was called up, but rs It was not ready new
Committee was appointed consstngs OF Po,eSsVpS oP
respond with the Presidents and secure the materials Tor
the proper record. ,,.-.,.
was wholly occupied with Informal discussion or the
Regents Examinations" without reaching any action
In the afternoon Joint session, Regent Goodwin moved
n resolution which was adopted ordering the appoint
ment Of committee to confer with the standing Com
mtfoc on Educaon OF the constitutional Convention. in
ttee viii ne announced I'm the Albany daily papers to-
morrow IL will have especial care OF the matter which
was alluded 10 yos,erdaythe effort winch conyocatloh
feared might be made 10 break down the present Unye
sy system Of the state and place the state patronage
upon the new University ut Ithaca, which IL is under
stood. is TO be modelled In great part upon the State mi
Chancellor rruyn then formally addressed the members
OF Conyocaton, congratuang them upon ths the largest
OF the four meetings that have been convened ana
then formally adjourned the Convocaton Of tho UniyeF
sity OF New-lOrk for 1901 sine Gle.