The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-08-26
COLLEGES.
West Virginia College.
ra,ssis INsFITU1ION rs NOW

=
ra,fsis INSTITUTION rs NOW
l fully organized and ready to go into opera
ton on the first Monday in September. We
eali attention to few particulars in connection
with il deserving the attention of students and
the friends of education.
T. THE DESIGN OF THE COLLEGE Is to promote
the liberal and practical education of the youth
of orr country in the several pursuits and pro-
LESSONS OF life.
. The BUILDING consists of first the COLLEGE,
built originally by Col. Thos. p. Ray, gentleman
Of taste and means; and subsequently much en-.
larged by the "Woodburn" association The
grounds include moro than Is acres, tastefuily
laid ont; that part not in cultivation being orna.
mented with forest and fruit trees, beautiful
shrubbery, flowers, etc. Secondly, the ACCIDENT,
a large and Substantial tbuildiug eoByenientiy
arranged for study, recitation and lecture and
surrounded with ample grounds. shade trees,
etc Both of the above have been thoroughly
renovated and made as good as new. ---r
g. MogGASTowN, the seat OF th. College, Is
unsurpassed for health, good order, and moral-
ty.. The views and scenery, embracing noun
tain, river forests and farms are exceedingly at
tractive and picturesque. Coaches leave every
morning to and from Fairmont, on the Balto, &
% z r. There is daily communication, by
steamboat, Between Pittsburg and GenevL y
miles below MorgantOwn. A boat Is being bnilt
TO ply regularly ON the upper MonOngahela a.
te5teis "A the stage Of water VIM permit, which il
usually several months in the year. There Is
also conveyance, on alternate days, between
lAIorgantowns nd nicptovn. Pa a place more
eligible for the quiet and successful pursuit Of
scieuce and literature isn0 where 10 be found.
a. TIE DEPARTMENTS oF INSTRUCTION are as
/ follows. viz:
! IA Preparatory, where young meE and lads
are thoroughly drilled and taught In the common
English branches and other studies required for
...tsring the College classes proper.
o. LifeEdrH embracing Full CourSe III The
I ordinary curriculum of onr bet American Col.
C3J Scientific. designed for those whose pur.
uits rcqrtirr thorough culture and discipline,
and an extensive acquaintance with theS
euces. .
| "a Horticultural. In which special attention
will be given to the various branches OF prac'
teal 4 Agriculture, Horticulture, Rural Economy
/ and the Mechanic Arts.
tJD Military IaetieS.
! (G) Students preparing b Teach in our common
isehools will receive especial attention and as.
sistance IL is designed tn establish Normal
! Glass during one or more Terms in each year IN
which the ordinary school studies viii be care
fully reviewed, exactness and readiness in ex
Dlauatiun and definition acquired, and instruc
ton in the most approved methods OF orsaniz
ing and conducting schools impaired.
/ J. The FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE Is composed
| of the hest Educators that could be found All
the Professors are experienced and practical
men and earnestly devoted to the several de
partmcnts of study assigned them.
| g. THE COLLEGE EAR consists of ~ weeks Ill
yided into three Terms OF l3weekseach. A shori
| vacation of about one week inteIvenes between
the :iT1Sf and second and second and third Terms
Also a recess of one week at Christmas The
Ifoliowin. is the CALENDAR TOR the College Veal
Is6.-s: September = First Term begins. No
yember 20. First Term ends. December Z, Sec
ond Term begins December -, Winter Recess
of one week. March u, ls6., Second Tern
ends. March l6, Third Term begins. June Il
Meeting Of Board of Visitors. June j., Thirt
Term end7. Commencement.
/ 7.THE RATES % TUrrioS per Term. are ~ fol
lows, viz
Primary Glasses. payable in advance. .....sJ y
lprepaTatmY. .-.......-.. ..--..-....... "
Collegiate. ....-..-...-:....-...-.
Students in the Preparatory Department pa'
one dollar and in the College, two dollars, pc
Term contingent fee This Is scarcely bal
what is charged. Tor the same purpose. by othe1
schools of similar grade.
q 5op BOARDING., including eve.y thing, exc,p
lights and washing, can be had in the College
for Is 80 per week. Those In charge of this ar
rangement arc entireiy reliable. Some Of thu
Teachers. and their families, will also occup,
tie building.
o The LIBRARY is about to receive small bu
choice selection OF valuable works In Science
Literature aud Art. Such apparatus as th'
means and demands of the College admit an'
require will be procured. Weearnestly requns
our numerous friends 10 make contributions q
our Library shelves. Also, To collect anu Tor
ward to us specimens for the Geological Cabinet
the Museums of Minerals, Natural History, etc
Z Such contributions will be thankfully received
carefully preserved and the date of reception
locality whence procured, aud name OF donO
permanently attached
THERE ARE Two LITERARY SOCIETIES in con
neotion with tile College, furnished with suita
y be falls, and whose several exercises are, IL
Z many respects. OF great advantage TO the stu
dent The authorities of the College will afiOr'
every facility tOrincreasng the accommodation
and usefulness of these valuable auxiliaries.
Circulars and further information aan be hat
by addressing the President of the College OIL
any one of the undersigned.
FICCLTY OF THE COLLEGE,:
Rev ALEX. MARTIN. ID. D., President, dEd Pro
4 teSsor Of Mental and Moral Philosophy.
Rev. j. w. SCoTT, ID. d., Vice President GaC
Professor Of Languages.
Col. X j. WEAVER, \. NJ, Professor q Matte
} MATES and Military Tactics.
Prof S. G. STEVENS A. NJ, Professor Of Ndttrd
Sciences.
Prof r. 5. LYON A. NJ, Professor Of English Lit
srdt,pe and Principal q Preparatory Drp0ri
msHi.
GEO. NJ HAGANs, Esq. one Of our most sue
cessful business men. and an experienced AgrI
culturalist has consented TO act ~ Superintcnd
ent Tutors aud Assistant Teachers, In the va
rious departments, will be employed by the Tx
tooutive Committee, from time to time, n there
may be occasion.
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