The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-09-23

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OXFORD, Miss, Sept. %. 1869.
Dear Clarion. The schools at this educa'
tional centre are opening finely. The ses.
sions commenced on 18th inst, and already
the Mississippi University aud the Union
Female College are nearly filed to their ca
pacity. One hundred and seventy are re-
gistered at the Uniuerslty--thirty more thar
at this time last year-and it Is thought thai
the number will be increased to two hum
dred and fifty within the next month.
The University buildings have undergone
extensive repairs during vacation. The
three dormitories, capable of accOmmoda-
ting ZIG students, have been newly ceiled
and painted. Most Of the work has been
done by two well Known Jackson mechanics,
AlpllonzO Corson, carpenter, Who Is employ
ed by the year, aud w. ID. Christman, pain
! ter.
The Trustees have been In session since
Tuesday, and many plans have been discuss
ed with a view to promoting the efficiency
of the University. The distinguished Chan
cellor submitted an highly interesting and
lengthy report. giving the result of his OBJ
seryations at different Universities during
the past summer. 1 am satisfied that the
Board win provide for Special Schools OF
Science; so that if a young man wishes 70
devote his life TO engineering, chemistry,
ETC., he can here have every advantage, and
receive diploma when entitled 10 It, for
that special department. A young man
thus graduating la pharmacy, for instance,
can enter upon the compromising of medi-
cines with an understanding Of their several
properties.
Gen. Shoup has resigned his Professorship
in the University, and takes position in
an institution in Tennessee. The duties OF
the chair thus vacated will be assigned TO
two of the other Professors, the Chancellor
being empowered to employ tutors, ifneces-
sary.
The Trustees have elected Prof. Wymans,
of Tuscaloosa, Ala, to Pofessorship, to be
designated by the Chancellor. Ifhe accepts.
he will be valuable addition to the present
able Faculty.
/ may add, that never seemed the prospects
of our University so flattering. The Trus-
tees and the Faculty are much encouraged.
L paid visit to Union Female College,
presided over by Rev. G. III. Bell. 1t is de-
lightfully located, just on the edge of town.
Its present session opened on the 18th inst,
and in the course of three weeks will be
filled to its capacity. About fifty young
ladies, from various parts of the State, are
already enrolled on the College Register, be-
sides a very large number of day pupils.
Young ladies have here not only all the adj
vantages of a first-class College, but find
real home under the care and in the society
of Mr.. Bell and his lady, and their corps of
accomplished assistants.
Politically, there is but little to note. The
Dent ticket win receive an enthusiastic sup
port in Lafayette county. Col. Stafford
spoke here last night, and left this morning
to meet Dear Bob" at Holly Springs. Judge
Dent and Gen Lowry are making brilliant
canvass.
There is some disaffection toward Judge
Kellogg in the district below this; and
Congressional District Convention will be
held in few days in the interest OF some
other candidate. 1t is charged on Judge
kellogg that while in tue United States Con-
gress during the late war, he introduced
bill to confiscate all the lands of the South,
and made very bitter speech in support of
the bill. Also that he is the author of the |
cotton tax bill. Itthese charges can be sub |
much as l admire Judge KEEL
logg's present political attitude, i can say to |
him that the voters of the Third Congress
sional District will severely let him alone.
Yours,
TOGAN