The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-09

but went off very unexpectedly, at
last. Very truly, W. A. HANwAr.
We append very brief sketch of
the life of that eminent gentleman,
the facts of which were given our re.
porter some years since by the Doctor
himself.
He was born in Peach Bottom, York
county, Pa, on the 9th day of No
vember, 1907. His classical education
was begun at West Nottingham Acade>
my, Cecil county, Maryland. While
here he was called to take charge of the
Slate Hill High School, in his native
county. He was then only II years
of age, and held the position one year.
From here he went to Jefferson College
at Cannonsburg, and entered the Ju.
nior Class. This was in the tall of 1925.
Two years thereafter he was graduated.
While at college, and at the request of
the faculty, he served as principal for
one year of Butler Academy, Butler
county, Pa. Upon leaving college he
began the study of theology, and while
thus engaged taught year in Hartford
county, Nd. Thence he went to Prince
ton Theological Seminary. While here
he was appointed to teach the High
School at Edge Hill, New Jersey. At
ter teaching one year, he took pastoral
charge of church at Portland, Ohio,
where he remained three years. From
this place he went to Steubenville, Ohio,
and there he opened High School for
boys, though at the same time he was
actively engaged in the ministry. This
school was his main work for period
of ten years, and he left it only on be-
ing called to the principalship of Linds,
ley Institute, Wheeling, Va. Here he
remained, enjoying the greatest success
for FIVE and half years. He left this
place on his election by the Synod of
Wheeling to the Presidency of the an
cient and honorable Washington pa. J
College, then as now an influential in
stitution of learning. His Presidency
lasted twelve years, or up to the time of
the union between Washington and
Jefferson Colleges. At this time he
became Principal of W oodburn Semi
nary, at Morgantown-the primeval
educational institution of our Univers-
ity town, and soon after he assumed the
additional labors of the principalship
of Menongalia Academy.
In 1867 he was elected Profess or
of Ancient Languages and Litera-
ture, in the West Virginia Agricutn>
raj College At the end of one year
he retired from the College and remain.
ed disconnected from it till his election
in 1871 to the same chair in the Uni
versity. In 1873 he was transferred to
the chair of Mental and Moral Science,
and made Vice President of the Uni
versity. He filled the position of de
facto President from the fall of 1875
till the 28th day of March 1877.
In whatever relation he was pla ced,
his comprehensive, practical ideas,
and wise counsels were inestimable.
Dr. Scott was perhaps the most learn
ed man in our state during his resi-
dence here, and he held no inferiour
place among American scholars. His
lectures delivered at the West Vir-
ginia University and elsewhere, led
him almost over the field of human
knowledge. The class room was DR..
SCOTS home. His method Of con-
Quoting recitation were peculiar; a
keen appreciation of the numerous
being prominent element of his
character. Scarcely day passed
but bis classes were delighted with
the apt anecdotes which fell from his
lips. His withdrawal from the Uni
versity was the end of his active life.
His declining years were devoted to
literary labors and the enjoyment of
the rest so grateful, after a stirring
career. May his name be linked in
everlasting remembrance with the
many and honorable relations which
he sustained.