UNC Papers

Gov. Swain on Printing Circular

University of N.6.

Monday. Oct. 13th. 1856

The faculty met at the call of the President.

All the members were present.

The supplemental memorial of Mr Herrisse to the the Board of Trustees on the discipline of the institution was laid before them by the President.

Our motion of Dr Mithchelle, seconded by Prof [Thipp?], the following resolutions were therefor adopted unanimously.

1. Resolved that the discipline of this institution is as well maintained at present, as we have ever known it to be since our connection with it in any capacity.

2. Resolved as the opinoin of the faculty, that if the Executive Committee are not satisfied from the evidence before them, that the statements in the memorial of Mr Herrisse are substancially unfounded, it is alike due to themselves, the community and to us, that the speediest and strictest examination shall be made into their accuracy, by a committee authorized to examine our records, and to interrogate each mem-

He is a fine scholar. Has spent much of his time preparing young men for College. And from a long intimate personal acquaintance, I can testify that he is a well read Theologian. I have indeed wondered at the extent & variety of his reading, when his time was so much occupied otherwise.

He is certainly now an honour to his Alma Mater, & public opinion in Va. would say the Degree of Doctor of Divinity was well bestowed. He is now about 64 or 65 years of age.

We have often talked of conferring the degree on him in Washington College in this State, but he is one of the Trustees & we would prefer it should come from some other quarter, & I think it would come most appropriately from you.

With Sincere Esteem, Your Friend Etc., Francis McFarland

Hon. D.L. [Swan?]

Brooklands School, Albemarle, Va. Nov 10th 1859.

Rev. Wm. A. McGoffey, D.D.

My Dear Sir,

Your letter of the 7th inst. is before me and I take great pleasurer in saying that I have a very high opinion of the fitness of Rev. A.D. Hepburn, for the Chair of Rhetoric And Logic now vacant in the University of North Carolina. I was a class mate of Hepburn's at the University of Va. and was much in his company, and conceived then a highopinion of his abilities, generally, and I well remember his special fondness for the studies of your course. He delighted in Metaphysics and Criticism, and has a refined and cultivated taste.

Rhetoric and Logic it seems to me would be subjects in which he is by nature bent of mind and [sh crossed out] systematic study, prepared to give instruction with the greatest delight, and with eminent success.

Mr. Hepburn's high Christian character and refinement and elegance of manners would adorn any position, and united as they are in him with great dignity of demeanor, would render him a most efficient College officer, and likely to exert the most favorable influence on young men.

Should he decide to apply for the place, it would give me great pleasure to [commend?] his claimes most strongly to the proper authorities in the matter.

Yours truly, Wm. Dinwiddie

University of Virginia, Nov. 11th 1859

Sir

My friend Prof. McGuffey has informed me that his son in law the Revd. A.D. Hepburn is a candidate for the Chair of Logic & Rhetoric, now vacant in the University of N. Carolina.

From my position as Secretary of the Faculty for more than thirty years past, I have been made well acquainted with the character and standing of the students, who during that time, have obtained collegiate instruction in this institution.

Mr. Hepburn as a student was distinguished for talent, industry and successful application to study. Being a member of the Presbyterian Church and destined for the ministry, his walk during his residence here, was in exact keeping with his profession.

Believing that a better appointment could not be made, I most earnestly recommend him as well qualified in all respects for the position to which he aspires, with full confidence that he will discharge its duties with [?] to himself and honor and profit to your University.

I have the honor to be Very respectfully yours Wm. [Wertenbaker?]

Hon. D.L. [Senior} Chapel Coll.

Universith of Va. Nov. 15th 1859

To the Trustees of the University of North Carolina,

Gentlemen,

I beg [hear?] to say that, in my opinion, the Rev. A.D. Hepburn is a most suitable person to fill the vacant chair of [Logie?] & [Rhetone?] in your Institution. He possesses every qualification, both of mind & attainments, to make a distinguished teacher in those departments of the academic course; &, if elected, I have no doubt he would do so. Nor is this the half. There is not, in the whole range of my acquaintances, a gentleman with whom it would be more pleasant to be associated.

He would, in every point of view, be a most valuable acquisition to the faculty of your University.

Very Respectfully A.T. [Blume?]

Nov 28th 1859

His Excellency, Gov. Ellis, and the honorable Trustees of the University of N. Carolina:

Gentlemen:

At the beginning of the present session we, the Editors of the University Magazine, acting under the suggestion of Dr. Wheat, the late Prof. of Rhetoric and Logic; and being desirous of promoting emulation among our fellow students in regard to literary composition, offered two prizes, one of thirty dollars, and the other of twenty, for the two best articles that might be contributed by the students to the Magazine, during our term of office. The said prizes are to be awarded by a committee of three gentlemen, natives of this State, who will be nominated by us. The Editor of the Magazine is to be allowed to compete for three prizes.

Besides the reasons above given for

[1867]

The following plan of College Studies has been adopted for the academical year 1867–1868.

I. All the studies of the Freshman Class are required, as at present.

II. The required studies of the Sophomore Class are Chemistry and German (each two hours a week through the year), History, Rhetoric, and Philosophy (each two hours a week one term). The elective studies are Greek, Latin, Pure Mathematics, and Applied Mathematics. Of these elective studies each Sophomore must choose two.

III. The required studies of the Junior Class are Philosophy (two hours a week) and Physics (three hours a week). The elective studies are Greek, Latin, Ancient History (in Greek text-books); Mathematics, Chemistry, Natural History; the English Language, and German. Of these elective studies each Junior may choose three or two (at his pleasure), and recieve marks for the same. In each elective department there will be three exercises a week. Spanish and Italian may be taken as extra studies (without marks), with two exercises a week in each, and are required of those who propose to elect these languages in the Senior year.

IV. For the Senior Class of 1867-1868 the required studies are Philosophy (including Logic, Political Economy, and Ethics), History, and Constitutional Law. The elective studies are Greek, Latin, Mathematics, and Advanced German, each with a maximum mark of eight;— and Italian and Spanish, each with a maximum mark of six. Seniors who choose one of the first four elective studies will be required, if judged by the Faculty to be not qualified to pursue it, to take another elective study in its place. One elective study must be taken; one other may be allowed, but only as an extra.

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After the next academical year (i. e. beginning with 1868–1869), the required studies of the Senior Class will be History, Philosophy, and Ethics (together five hours a week). The elective studies will be Greek, Latin, Mathematics, Physics, Chemical Physics, History, Philosophy, and Modern Languages (French, German, Italian, and Spanish). In each elective department there will be three exercises a week. Each Senior may choose three or two electives (at his pleasure), and recieve marks for the same. Special students for honors may be permitted to devote the whole nine hours to two elective departments, under such restrictions as may be prescribed. Marks will be allowed in Modern Languages in the Senior year to advanced students only.

Special honors will be assigned at graduation (in the diploma or in some other appropriate manner) for distinction in the elective departments.

N. B.—The courses of study given above do not include Lectures, Themes, Forensics, or Elocution.

[Windsor?] 1st May 1800

Dear Sir I received yours of the 30th of March and hold the contents, have waited some time for the arrival of Mr. Hagan at Windor as he wrote me he would be [there?] by the 1st April or as soon as he could git pay for his Brigs that he sold in Alexandera; but he has not yet arrived, as to any property he holds was except Notes & Bonds I believe is but verry little and where any lies now I am at a loss to Inform you, when he arrives he will I suppose have a [?] & [?] and if any property of his should come within my knowledge I will let you know

I am Dear Sir Yours Respectfully George Pullan