The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-06-24
The South Carolina College.


The South Carolina College is round
ing out the first century of it's existence
and will celebrate its centennial in jan
uary, 1905. The College was chartered
in 1901 and opened for active work IN
January, 1905. 1t owes its existence to
a patriotic purpose, the education OF
all the youth Of the State at common
center. lin order to promote the IN
struction. the good order and the har-
mony of the whole community and II
was built from a portion Of the pro-
ceeds OF a reimbursement made by the
United States to South Carolina for eX-
,penses incurred in the Revolution. Dur
ing the century that is closing the Col
lege has contributed largely TO the
craftsmanship. the patriotism, the
learning and the high moral standards
that have prevailed in South Carolina
and her sister States. The roll Of COL
'lege Alumni contains che names Of men
who have become noted in all the pur-
suits of life. both in peace and war.
The eXigencies of the struggle between
the States closed the college in 1853,
and the buildings were used as hospi-
tails for sick and wounded Confederates.
But as soon as peace was restored the
institution was reOpened by the orr
government and enjoyed several years
of success until it was overturned dur
ing the Radical regime. Since 1880, how
ever. the college has been continuously
open, and has educated hundreds OF
young men and a number OF young
women. who for some years have been
permitted to partake Of it's advantages.
Originally the College was known as
a literary institution, although from
early times it's faculty contained sclen-
fists of great ability. but Of late years
its courses have broadened out so as
to embrace also technical scientific in
strHction, instruction in law and
course in practical methods for teach
ers.
President Benjamin Sloan, the head
Of the. Department Of Physics and En-
gineering, is a graduate of West Point,
and was a distinguished officer Of ord
nance during the war between the
States. His graduates in engineering
are now occupying most responsible
positions in different parts Of the United
States. Professor Joseph Daniel Pope.
dean of the Law Department, has had
wide experience in government in the
legislative halls Of the State and in the
Secession Convention, and is recognized
as high authority in law and in equity
jurisprudence. Some Of the other men,
bers of the faculty have had dis
tinguished careers in this College, while
Others have brought to 1t the best
methods Of colleges and universities
elsewhere.
The most recent and most important
addition that has been made to the
usefulness Of the College is the estab-
l;Shment of scholarships to be given to
one nan-teacher in each county who
has taught at least one year. This is
intended to offer the advantages of pro-
fessional training to one who has al
ready gathered practical experience in
direct contact with pupils in the school
room and realizes the difficulties that
must be surmounted. Professor Ward
law. who is at the head of the depart
lnent in pedagogy, is eminent in his
profession both as student and as a
practical teacher and school superin-
tendent.
The College is situated at the capital
;of the State and affords to the student
opportunity for studying the workings
of the government in a direct way. 1t
is accessible from all parts of the State
and is in a healthful locality. The re-
ligious advantages are exceptional be-
cause each of the principal depomina-
tions has prosperous congregation in
columbia. Expenses are moderate.
There is a suite of three rooms for each
pair of students, warm in winter and
well ventilated in summer. A large
campus, a fine gymnasium and an ex-
cellent athletic field afford ample op-
portunity for exercise.
The College is increasing in useful
ness and in prosperity with the in
creased prosperity Of the State, and the
prospects are that with the new century
this institution will surpass the ad-
mirable record it has already made.