The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-17

VIC uobtOuhi SONSihmCuti W "hSA
large additions of the new and i'm
proved weapons now being introduces
in the government service will shortly
be added. 1t is suggested that in tn
same building might be kept ant
properly cared for the State arms no
now in use, and the battle flags of Yves
Virginia regiments. This plan would
utilize the services of the State cadets
and save the construction Of anothe
Armory. 1t il. estimated that q suitabl,
building could be erected for that u.s.
for $500.
A debt of nearly $1,000 was contract
ed by the Executive Committee in
building and furnishing University
Hall, mentioned in last years report
bnt no appropriation was made by TIT
Legislature last winter for its payment
The Legislature is again urged to max,
immediate provision for the payment o
the debt.
The appropriation of $3.50 is made
quate for the annual expenses Of thu
Board of Regents and should be in
creased to 800.
The University holds $4,000 Of Vir
ginia bonds which it is recommended
that the State take at Is Fer cent o.
par value and interest and invest the
proceeds in apparatus, books, cabi
net, &c.
The Legislature is recommended to
enact law similar to that contained
in the Code OF Virginia forb.ddiDg the
selling to or dealing with students al
the University on credit, without con-
sent of their parents or guardians OF
the authorities Of the University.
The term of Office OF F. II. Plerpoint
of the second district, and John S.
Wilkinson of the third district, ia the
Board of Regents, expire with the pres.
ent year and their successors are TO be
appointed by the Governor.
President Martins Report
alludes to the resignation OF Professor
j. H. McMechen as teacher of English
literature and recommends the election
of Professor J. B. Solomon, OF Prunty.
town, in his stead. Herecommends the
election of a Professor Of History,
Political Economy and Bellies Lettres
and that the Profcssorship OF languages
be divided into ancient and modern
much service in these departments hav.
ing been performed by tutors during the
past year. He invokes the special az,
sistance of the Board of Regents in
giving publicity to the liberal basis oil
the University and the scope Of instruc.
ton it affords.
I'm the first place, our young men
are allowed to pursue any study or
studies which they may desire and for
which they are qualified in any depart,
ment of the University, and for the
creditable accomplishment of which,
without being required to graduate,
they may receive a certificate. There
is, in the second place, a comprehensive
and thorough course OF general study
equal to that of our best American col.
leages, aiming at the complete and
harmonious development of all the
powers Of the mind, and securing in
struction in the leading subjects OF
human thought. which, when success
fully passed, secures the degree Of ar.
tium BdceaLaureus For those who
have time and means and ability
To accomplish it, this undoubtedly
secures the highest culture which our
schools, as yet, supply to undergradu.
ates. Thirdly, for those whose special
tastes or necessities make scientific
studies most desirable, there is the sci.
entifc course which, emitting the
ancient classics, except that which the
grammar school supplies, and embra.
cling the French and German languages,
gives special prominence to physics,
chemistry, natural history, DC, and
which, when accomplished, entities to
the degree OF Bachelor of Science"
Fourthly, for those who desire without
delay to enter upon specific professional
study, and who have satisfactorily
passed upon the stuiies of the pre-
paratory department and Of the Fresh
man and Sophomore years, certain equiv.
alent studies from other courses may be
elected, as they may devote the junior
and senior years exclusively to the
specific studies Of their chosen pro-
fessioD, receiving their degree simply as
students of law, medicine, engineering,
&C., as they may have elected,
The University is in possession of ex
cellent apparatus for the thorough
illustration OF chemistry and physics,
The museum already contains extensive
neurological, geological and concho.
logical cabinets, together with many
specimens in other departments Of
natural history; and the reading room
and library are supplied with valuable
works for reading and reference"
1t should alec be known that the
State educates twenty-five young men
appointed by the Regents, free of ex
pense for tuition, contingent fees, books
stationary &c. The University also
receives from the Peabody Fund the
sum OF $500 to be spent in assisting
INDECENT young men who are qualifying
themselves for teachers.
The President suggests that profess
sional schools in law and medicine be
established without delay. Material
for education in such schools is already
at hand. He suggests also that what
ever appropriations are made for the
University be specifically designated fol
a certain use, as for the Agriculture
Department, the Library, the apparatus
and museum, contigent expenses DC
He desires the continuation Of the
annual appropriation for endowment
but il this cannot be done suggests thai
an appropriation for the deficit and fol
the present wants OF the institution be
placed at the disposal Of the Board o
Regents to determine how much should
20 to the former and how much to the