The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-10-05
West. Virginia College.
THIS INSTITUTION rs NOW

THIS INSTKTB7 ION 1S NOW
il fully organized and ready to go into opera
ton on the first Monday in September. we
call attention to few particulars in connection
with it deserving the attention OF students and
the friends Of education. ..
the liberal and practical education OF the youth
of our country in the several pursuits anu pro-
.. The BuiLbrsc consistsof Jtst the COLLEGE,
built originally by Col. Thos. p. Ray, a gentleman
of taste and means; and subsequently mucn en-
larged by the "Woodburn" association: Inc
grounds include more than % acres, tastefuily
laid out; that part not in cultivation being oIna,
mented with forest and fruit trees, pehutlfui
sbrubbery, flowers, etc. Secondly the ACADEMY
o large and Substantial building conyenienty
kfrangsd fde study rscitztion .nd iss1nfe ana
ssc. i q the s5oss isEs 5s@n thoroughly
renovated and made asgood rs new.
3. MoReASTowS. the seat of the College, Is
unsurpassed for health, good order, and moral
ty. The views and scenery, embracing noun
tain, river, forests and farms are exceedingly at
morning to and from Fairmont, on the BALTIC.
o. X. R. There is daily communication, by
steamboat, between Pittsburg and Geneva ~
miles below Morgantown. A boat Is being built
often Oh the stage Of water viii permit, which is
usually several months in the year There is
also conveyance, on alternate days, between
Morgantowpand Uniontown, Pa. A place more
eligible for the qniet and successful pursuit OF
science and literature Is no where to be found.
4. The DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION are "a
follows viz:
a. Preparatory, where young men and lads
are thoroughly drilled and taught in the common
English branches and other studies required for
entering the College classes proper.
(2) Literary embracing Full Course In the
ordinary curriculum of our best American Col
leges.
(3.) Scientific, designed for those whose pur.
uits require thorough culture and discipline,
and an extensive acquaintance with the Sci.
ences.
a. Agricultural in which special attention
will be given to the various branches OF prac-
tical Agriculture, horticulture Rural Economy,
and the Mechanic Arts.
81 Military Tactics.
(6) Students preparing % Teach in our common
schools will receive especial attention and as.
sistance. 1t is designed to establish Normal
which the ordinary school studies will be care
fully reviewed, exactness and readiness i'll eX.
PLANTATION and definition acquired, and instruc-
ton in the most approved methods OF organic.
ing and conducting schools impaired.
5. The FACULTY OF THE 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 de-
partments of study assigned them.
8. THE COLLEGE \ EAR consists OF 80 weeks, dl.
vided into three Terms Of Is weeks each. A short
vacation of about one week inteIvenes between
the first and second, and second and third Terms
Also, a recess of one week at Christmas. The
is the CALENDAR tor the College Year
1868: September.2 First Term begins No
vember 30, First Term ends December 4, Sec
ond Term begins. December -, Winter Recess
Of one week. March 10, 1865, Second Term
n. 4 q 4 L.. T,,r
Meeting Of Board of Visitors. June lS, Third
Term ends Commencement.
7. The RATES OF TUITION, per Term, are as fol.
lows, viz:
Primary Classes payable in advance. 80 90
preparatory. ..-.-.......-..---.. w
Collegiate. Observation-Disclosures. %
Students in the Preparatory Department paw
,ne dollar, and in the College, two dollars, per
Term, contingent fee. This is scarcely half
what Is charged for the same purpose, by other
schools of similar grade.
Coon BOARDING, including everything, except
lights and washing can be had, in the College,
ror So 50 per week. Those in charge of this ar.
rangement arc entirely reliable. Some of the
Teachers, and their families, will also occupy
The building.
0. THE LIBRARY is about to receive a small but
,hoice selection of valuable works in Science,
Literature, and Art. Such apparatus as the
means and demands Of the College admit and
our numerous friends to make contributions to
,ur Library shelves. Also, to collect and for.
ward to us specimens for the Geological Cabinet,
.he Museums of Minerals, Natural History, etc.
Such contributions will be thankfully received,
carefully preserved, and the date of reception,
locality whence procured, and name of donor
attached.
THERE ARE Two LITERARY SOCIETIES in cen.
lection with the College, furnished with suita-
Die Halls, and whose several exercises are, in
many respects, of great advantage to the stu.
lent. The authorities Of the College will afford
,very facility tor increasing the accommodations
and usefulness OF these valuable auxillaries.
CIRCULARS and further information can be had
~ addressing the President of the College or
INV one of the undersigned.
FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE,:
Rev. ALEX. MARTIN, ID. d., President and Pro
fessor Of Mental and Moral Philosophy.
Rev. j. W. SCoTr, ID. D., Tice President, aud
Professor Of Languages.
Col. X. j. WEAVER, A. NJ, Professor Of Matte.
MATES and Military Tactics.
Prof. S. G. STEVENS, A. NJ, Professor Of Natara
Sciences. ......
Prof f. S. LYON, A. NJ, Professor Of English lat.
erature and Principal Of Preparatory Depart.
Dlent.
GEO. NJ. HAGANs, Esq, one of our most sue.
,essful business men, and an experienced Agri.
,ut. Tutors, aud Assistant Teachers, in the va
.ious departments, will be employed by the Ex.
,cutive Committee, from time TO time, az there
nay be occasion.
BOARD OF VISITORS.