The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-06-26

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subject of President Martins discourse
on The Sabbath proceeding was the
.ISelf-EyIdencing Power of ReYela-
ton" AS distinguished from the argu-
ment from experience, from miracles,
and from prophecy, the Doctor COT,
tended that to the sincere and rightly
constituted mind the scriptures carry
their own appeal; and enforced the
same by contrasting the representa-
lions they give of the Deity and OF
mans creation, condition and destiny
with the puerile and contradictory
theories of ancient and modern irreliT
pion, The native tendency and neces;
snry consequence, to the individual
and to society, of adopting and obey
ing bible truth and duty were briefly
and forcibly presented to the large
audience of students and citizens pres
ent. .,s
on Monday morning the sxnmina :,
tions began in the College aa4, AEu
and the forenoon and afternoon OF the
uexttwo DAYS. Ofthe ability and fair
ness ofthese, all present spoke In terms
of the highest commendation. Inc
range OF subjects embraced classes IN
the ordinary branches OF elementary
study and in some of the higher de-
partments of the College course. IN
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the State College fosters an unusually
large proportion of the right sort of
material out of which make sound an
practical scholars.
Besides the citizens and visitors pres
emit, we were glad 10 notice quite a
number of friends and patrons from
abroad.
on Wednesday the visitors convened
for business in one ofthe Society Halls.
Reports were presented from the Presi-
dent of the College, from the Executive
Committee, the Treasurer, &c. These
were thoroughly examined and dis
cussed, and such action was had as is
believed Will further enhance the at
fractions and advantages of the institu-
In the evening Senator Hoke deliv-
cred the annual address before the lit
erary societies. AS they have requested
its publication we will only here say
that it was a chaste, scholarly prodnc-
ton Astounding in happy hits and wise
suggestions, not wanting In frequent
sailies of genuine attic wit.
Thursday was devoted to military
review and drill. The boys went
through their infantry and artillery
tactics with almost the precision and
steaCiiness of veterans, and did much
credit to themselves and those in charge
of that department. The exercises were
large reunion of citizens and strangers,
over which DIR. Martin and his accom-
plished wife presided.
Thus closed the first year of the West
Virginia Agricultural College That
in these hard times 1t should have been
SO speedily and thoroughly organized
and equipped, and in all its details
brought Into practical and efficient
working order, certainly reflects credit
on those entrusted with the admins
tration of its affsirs. The quiet energy
and administrative ability shown by
those In charge ofits interests have not
moro contributed to this result than
the kindly interest of the press and
of many friends remote from and near
TO the scene OF Its operations. The peo-
pie of the State should know that the
success of their College has not been
moro immediate than deserved. That
IL may continue and increase, let them
rally round It. It has nude begin
nipg-a good one, to be sure, and full
of promise for the future-but 1t Is only
a beginning, and 1t has much yet to do,
and much has to be done for IL before II
| fully realizes the career of honor and
usefulness whichstts many friends au-
tIcipate.
The resignation of DR.. Scott, in order
to enter another field OF usefulness
which invites his presence, was re-
many warm friends in Morgantown,
and carries with him their earnest
wishes for his future success. Fortu-
nately for the College the Board was
able to secure in his place the services
of one of the most profound scholars
and accomplished educators OF the
country, Rev. Henry NJ. Harmon, DID
of Baltimore. DIR. Harmon graduated
some 20 years ago at Dickinson Col
lege, and has been nearly all the time
since, and with distinguished success,
in the active discharge of his duties as
a teacher. His friends submitted the
highest testimonials of his scholarship
and ability, and the friends of educa-
ton in West Virginia are to be con-
graduated on his accession to their
number. ~.
The College Catalogue ipresents an
aggregate of 1874 students present during
the past year. A series of prizes have.
been established to encourage and re-
ward merItorious students in the "Vol-
unteer Labor Corps In Agriculture"
and in other directions of real excel
lence.
The Board of instruction consists OF
the following officers and teachers:
Rev. ALEX. MARTIN. D. d.. .PreSi.
dent, and Professor OF Mental and
Moral Philosophy. .r.s.t
Prof. +. s. LYON, A. NJ, Vice PTeSi.
uellE, ana 1EDleSSOE Vi IAuBllan 44lkeEh-
ture, and Principal of the Preparatory
Department, III ,.s
GEoRGB NJ. HAeANs, Esq, Superin-
OF Grounds and Buildings.
Col. j. r. WEAVER, a. NJ, Professor
of Mathematics and Military Tactics.
Prof. s. G. STEVENS, a. NJ, Professor
of Natural Science. "a
Rev, HENRY NJ. Harmon, d. D., Pro-
fessor of Ancient and Modern Lam
guHges. Isl & pt Tx
Prof. o. w. MILLER, a. a., Assistant
In Preparatory Department..
HUou W. BROCK, NJ. D., Lecturer on
Physiology and Hygiene. taE
Hon. JOHN A. Ollie. Lecturer on
Constitutional and Civil Law. 80
The services of the last two gentle
men arc understood TO be gratuitous,
but will be none tho less valuable to
the College and the students. Judge
Dtlle Is we'll known as an accomplish
ed Lawyer and learned Jurist. DR..
Brock is President of the State Medi- |
cal Society-a position which he high |
ly deserves, and which is sufficient
guarantee of the distinguished consid-
eralion in which he is held throughout
the State by the honorable faculty OF
medicine. All hail to our State Col
leEe. A PATRON.
MorgantoaUn, ". Va.
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