The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-21
Aew Aarertisen,ents.
INVEST VIRGINIA COLLEGE.

This institution is now fully organized and
ready 70 go into operation on the first Monday i'm
lars In connection with IL deserving th. ntten.
tion of students and the friendsof education.
-, !. The design OF the College is to promote tho
liberal and practical Education of the youth o1
our country in the several pursuits and profess
sions of life.
built originally by Col. Thomas p. Ray, a gentle.
men of taste and means; and subsequently, much
enlarged by the "woodburn" association. Tho
sronnus Include more than ~ acres, tastefully
mented with forest and fruit trees beautiful
shrubery, flowers, etc. Secondly, the Academy,
Il large and substantial building, conveniently
arranged for study, recitation and lecture and
surrounded with ample grounds, shade trees, etc.
Both Of the above have been thoroughly rendvat-
ed and made as good rs new. m
MoRGANTowN, the seat of the College. Is uu-
surpassed for health, good order, and morality.
The views and scenery, embracing mountain,
river, forests, and farms are exceedingly attrac-
tive and picturesque. Coaches leaving every
morning to and from Fairmont, on the Balto K
., Il. X. There is daily COMMUNICATION, by
miles below Morgantown. a boat is being built
to ply regularly ON the upper Monongahela as
often as the stage OF water will permit, which Is
usually several months In the year. There Is
also conveyance, on alternate days, between
Morgantown and uniontown, Pa. place more
eligible for the quiet and successful pursuit OF
science and literature Is no where to be found.
4; THE DEPARTMENTS OF Instruction are ~
follows, viz:
Ni.l WltTt young men anu lluleS
are thoroughly drilled and taught In the COM
mon English branches and other studies rcquir-
ed Tor entering the College classes proper
(2D Literary, embracing Full Course in tho
ordinary curriculum OF our best American COL
leges.
% Scientific, designed for those whose pur-
SUITS require thorough culture and discipline,
and an extensive acquaintance with the sciences
m Agricultural In which special attention
VIII be given to the various branches of practi-
cal Agriculture, horticulture, Rural ECONOMY,
ana the Mechanic Arts.
l5) Military Tactics.
(6.l students preparing to Teach in our Com
mon Schools will receive especial attention and
assistance. 1t Is designed to establish IA Normal
Class during one or more Terms In each year in
which the ordinary school studies will be care
iully reviewed, exactness and readiness in ex-
planntton and definition acquired, and instruc-
tion in the most approved methods of organiz-
ing and conducting schools impaired.
o. THE FACULTY FTHE COLLEGE is composed
Of the best Educators that could be found. All
the Professors are experienced and practical men
and earnestly devoted to the several depart
ments Of study assigned them.
THE COLLEGE YEAR consists of 30 weeks d-
A short vacation of about one week interyenes
between the first and second, and second and
third Terms, Also recess of ono week at
Christmas, The following IL the Calendar for the
College Year lsd7-s: September 2, First Term
begins. November 30, First Term ends. De-
eSm6er M,an,e 4 Second Term begins. DECEMBER 25,
ond Term ends. March 10, Third Term begins,
June Il, Meeting of Board of Visitors. June is,
Third Term ends: Commencement.
THE RATES OF TUITION, per Term, are rs fol-
lows, viz:
Primary Classes, payable in advance, $500
5.O
students in the Preparatory Department pay
one dollar, and In the College, two dollars, per
lern contingent fee. This Is scarcely halfwhat
IS charged, for the same purpose by other schools
of similar grade.
Good boarding. including every thing, except
lights and washing can be had, in the College,
Tor s1,;W per week, Those I'm cnartp of this
rangement are entirely reliable. Some Teachers
and their families, viii also occupy the building.
. THE LIBRARY Is about to receive Il small but
choice selection of valuable works in Science,
Literature and Art. such apparatus as the
means and demands of the College admit and
require will be procured. We earnestly request
our numerous friends to make contributions to
our Library shelves. Also to collect and for
ward to us specimens for the Geological Cabinet,
the Museums Of Minerals Natural History etc.
such contributions will be thankfully receiv-
ed, cnrfully preserved, and the date OF reception,
locality whence procured, and name of donor
permanently attached.
THERE are two Literary Societies In conncc-
ton 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 will afford every facii-
y for Increasing the accommodations and use-
iulncSs OfthcSc valuable auxlliarcs.
CIRCULARS and further information can he
had by addressing the President of the College
orany one Of the undersigned.
FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE.
Rev. Alex. Martin, ID. d., President, and Profess
sor of Mental and Moral Philosophy.
Rev. J. W, scott, u. D., Vice PRECEDENT, and Pro-
icssor of Languages.
Col. J. II. Weaver, A. NJ, Professor Of Matho-
matics and Military Tactics.
Prot. :. q. stevens, A. NJ. Professor of Natural
Sciences.
Prot. :. +. Lyon, A. NJ. Professor of English
Literature and Principal of Preparatory De-
partment.
Geo. NJ. iIagans, ESQ., one of our most SUCCESS
ful business men, and an experienced Agricul-
turalist, has consented to act as Superintendent
Tutors and Assistant Teachers in the various
departments, will he employed by the Execu-
tive Committee, from time to time, as there may
be occasion.
BOARD OF VISITORS.
No. of Dist. Member of Board. +. O. Address
l...."...T. ii. LoGAN,........... Wheeling.
2.."......D. II. DORSEY ,...~... .Fairmont.
3...."."".GEO. NJ. HAGASs, ,... Morgantown.
l...."."".S. BiLLINGSLEY,., ,.,.. Middlcbourne,
5"..."......W. Il. STEVENSON Parkersburg.
6,"."..."J. LOOMS GOULD, .BuckhannOn.