The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-04-15
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The Board of Visitors of the West
Virginia Agricultural College met In
the College building, in Morgantown,
on Wednesday the Sd day of April, 1857.
The Board was organized by electing
w. E. Stevenson, President, and 4. II.
Logan, Secretary. 4 $50
An examination was made of the
buildings and other property belonging
to the College, with which the board
was much pleased. Title deeds of the
same were examined, approved and
accepted. - 'l-::
Arrangements were made for carry
ing on, without interruptions the Pre-
paratory and Academical Departments,
which are now open, and under the
management of competent teachers.
Arrangements were also made for the
formal opening of the Collegiate De-
partment, in September next In this
department, provision will be made for
three courses of study, Wit: /. An Ag-
ricultural course. 2. A Scientific
course. 8. A Literary course. y The
Literary course will correspond with
that usually pursued in Colleges. Pro-
vision will be made also for Instruction
in Military Science and Tactics.
Studentacompleting honorably either
of the courses designated, will be en-
titled to an appropriate diploma and
degree. il7
Students pursuing partial course,
will be entitled to a certificate, showing
their advancement and proficiency in
the studies TO which they have given
attention. IL 1f.ai -. = :,
The Fees for tuition in the Prepare
tory Department for the quarter COM
mencing April 1st, and ending July lst,
are for the primary branches, TWO dol
10 or - III
branches five dollars. 5-7
The Terms lor the Collegiate Depart
ment have not yet been adjusted. An
announcement embracing all necessary
details, will be made in time.
Good Boarding., and on very reason
able terms, is available to all who may
require such accommodation. =ilIE
Rev. Alexander Martin, D. d., a gem
tleman widely known, and of acknOWl-
edged ability and experience, has been
elected President OF the Faculty, and
will give his immediate attention TO the
interest of the College.
The Act of the Legislature incorpor-
ating the College, provides for the edu-
cation, "free of charge for admission,
tuition, books and stationary, II not
fewer than one, nor more than two
young men from each Senatorial Dis
trict: wEo shall not be less than SIX
teen, nor more than twenty-five years
of age; and their admission to be made
upon undoubted evidence of fair
moral character" 2Dgj
To carry out this provision, the Board
has adopted the following regulations:
1. Applicants for the position of Ca
det in the West Virginia Agricultural
College, must present to the Visitor of
the district, a satisfactory certificate,
showing age, character, and average
intellect and health. - . =
2. Should more than two persons ap-
ply from any one district, the applica-
tions may be referred to a COMMITTEES,
selected by the Visitor, which shall se-
lect from those making application,
two persons, who shall be recommend
ed for appointment by the Board, at its
annual meeting. ~ ga THtQs sEt.-E3
3.aAppliCations should be made not
later than the second week inJ -
For. the convenience of applicants
and others names and Post Office adj
dress OF the members OF the Board is
given herewith I5 - aal.i-s-f
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