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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (144) would also acknowledge my obligations to resident officers of the Joint Boards and of the Trustees and especially to Dr. Laban Clark and Wm.J.
Show more(144) would also acknowledge my obligations to resident officers of the Joint Boards and of the Trustees and especially to Dr. Laban Clark and Wm.J. Trench, esq. for attention and cooperation in securing such changes as I deemed absolutely essential. The past year has been one of harmony among the officers and students and one of great prosperity. The Graduating Class numbers 28 and the Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman class number 116. The demeanor of the students has been characterized by great propriety and there has been diligence in study and carefulness in attention to all required duties. It is believed that no institution in the land has a better class of students or those more generally governed by high moral and religious principles. It may not be improper for me to allude to the labors of the faculty. They were placed under peculiarly embarrassing circumstances at the commencement of this year which they
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 20
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (161) are confident enough to do what our obligations require. Our buildings and arrangements for instruction have too much the aspect of a declining
Show more(161) are confident enough to do what our obligations require. Our buildings and arrangements for instruction have too much the aspect of a declining Institution whose friends are doubtful whether its existence can long be continued. Within a few years a great change has taken place in the arrangement for inspection in Institutions of the highest grade and also in schools of a primary rank and I respectfully submit that those who are familiar with the accommodations furnished by more recent colleges, by many Academies and especially those under the [\page] 1857-1858 5 patronage of our church, with the buildings and the conveniences of public schools on inspecting our buildings with their dilapidated doors worn out floors and broken stairways and the accommodations for recitations will not pronounce them respectable or proper. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 21
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (162) The Mathematical room as been entirely changed and convenient seats for it procured by subscription. the Joint Boards are requested to examine
Show more(162) The Mathematical room as been entirely changed and convenient seats for it procured by subscription. the Joint Boards are requested to examine this room and if it meets their approval to direct that the other rooms be put in a similar condition. New doors, new rails for the stairs and in part new floors are absolutely required in the main building. The safety of the building as well as prudence and economy require that it should be thoroughly pointed. It would not be well to leave it in its present condition exposed to the frosts of another winter. The roof is much worn and the shingles must soon be renewed or some other covering provided. A large part of the flashing on the buildings is old and broken and ought to be renewed. There are no cisterns on the premises and but one well and this very dry. In case of a fire it would be impossible to extinguish a conflagration that should
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 22
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (163) make before its discovery considerable progress. Accidents of this kind in the buildings of public institutions have of late become fearfully
Show more(163) make before its discovery considerable progress. Accidents of this kind in the buildings of public institutions have of late become fearfully common and it is very important that all reasonable precautions should be adopted. Still further the students who room in the college buildings have no soft water and so far from having what are termed modern conveniences in dwellings have in this respect hardly the comforts of refined or civilized life. Two cisterns are needed that shall at all times supply abundance of soft water for daily use and also an ample supply for use in case the buildings should take fire. A deep covered drain should be made around the buildings. By this means the too large amount of water used in the buildings would be carried away, the dampness of the lower rooms removed and the general healthiness of the buildings much �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 23
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (164) increased. The rooms of the students require extensive repairs and it is believed such repairs would secure many desirable results. Much of the
Show more(164) increased. The rooms of the students require extensive repairs and it is believed such repairs would secure many desirable results. Much of the disorder that in times past was common in colleges and the want of conformity in personal habits to the usage of good society on the part of students may freely be ascribed to the neglect of the authorities of this institution to secure to the students so far as may be practicable the comforts and order of well regulated homes [rooms?]. I could not undertake to govern students in a college in which the rooms, halls and recitation rooms, and the grounds were in a neglected condition wanting in neatness and comfort. There is a moral influence in well arranged buildings in comfortable orderly rooms that cannot otherwise be secured. In all our institutions the buildings do much of the teaching whether for good or evil. I would respectfully suggest that the buildings in all their
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 24
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (165) parts should be put in good order, that the rooms of the students at least once a year should be examined the furniture moved and then put in a
Show more(165) parts should be put in good order, that the rooms of the students at least once a year should be examined the furniture moved and then put in a good condition and that the expense should be charged on the Term Bills, and further that for all damages as has been the rule the occupants of the room in which the damage is done shall be held responsible but that for all special improvements in their rooms such as furnishings that one half be charged to the students desiring the room and the other half be 1857-1858 6 met by the University. The students have shown a commendable interest in the improvements. They raised by subscription the means to secure appropriate seats for the Mathematical rooms and I announce with pleasure that considering their circumstances they have subscribed a large sum to meet the expense of securing soft water. $35
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 25
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (166) It is not desired that the permanent funds of the institution should be used for the objects named. We believe that these funds should be held
Show more(166) It is not desired that the permanent funds of the institution should be used for the objects named. We believe that these funds should be held sacred and the increase only used to meet the expense of instruction. The income of the University is derived from several sources and I would suggest that an account should be kept with each fund which should be charged with its own expenses. It is therefore suggested that the income from room rent should be appropriated to such repairs as may be necessary and to secure the comforts and conveniences already named. Should a loan to this fund be necessary to meet expenditures now necessary it will soon be met by this regular income from their occupying the building. After the buildings are put in good condition they should be
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 26
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (167) kept thus by the incidental fund which with a certain stated proportion of the room rent should be made large enough to meet all demands for
Show more(167) kept thus by the incidental fund which with a certain stated proportion of the room rent should be made large enough to meet all demands for this purpose. It is hoped that this suggestion that each fund should be chargeable with its own expenses will remove objections to the measures proposed that may be in the minds of any who would be unwilling that any part of the permanent funds should be diverted from their legitimate objects. V. New Buildings In connection with the foregoing suggestions it may be proper to urge the necessity of new buildings to meet the wants of the Institution. Many of our students coming from our larger seminaries where the arrangements for library and religious exercises are greatly superior to ours are greatly disappointed
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 27
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (168) and express their disappointment in strong language of bitterness and reproach. New colleges that have arisen within a few years and are now
Show more(168) and express their disappointment in strong language of bitterness and reproach. New colleges that have arisen within a few years and are now competing with us have greatly superior accommodations and are so far more attractive to students. The high character of the University, the usages of similar Institutions and not the least consideration the health of the officers and students demand enlarged accommodations for the college exercises. It is manifest that large classes cannot be crowded into our small rooms without injury to all. A large ornamental well furnished building that shall contain recitation rooms, a lecture room and a chapel is greatly needed. We are not without hope that some one of our noble friends to whom God has given means will erect such a building that shall stand as a monument of his liberality. If no-one will do this we believe that by the contributions of many the object may be secured.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 28
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (169) A suitable building for the accommodation of the departments of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy and Natural History is also [\page] 1857-1858 7
Show more(169) A suitable building for the accommodation of the departments of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy and Natural History is also [\page] 1857-1858 7 needed Our present building is not suitable and cannot be made thus. Several of the leading colleges have recently secured such accommodations for their departments as (to) render them peculiarly attractive and it is important that we should present similar privileges. We should not in any respect make it a sacrifice to attend our own literary (?) Institutions. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 29
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (170) Arrangements for next year Vacant Professorships It is well known that the department of Mathematics and Astronomy has been vacant during the
Show more(170) Arrangements for next year Vacant Professorships It is well known that the department of Mathematics and Astronomy has been vacant during the year. The resignation of the highly distinguished scholar and able professor who had held that position so long and so well was received with regret by the friends of the University. The faculty have given the subject of selecting a successor to one whose success has been so great a careful consideration and are prepared to nominate a candidate for the vacant department whenever it will suit the convenience of the Joint Board to receive the nomination. Unless the freshman class should be unusually large we hope to be able to conduct this college this coming year without the assistance of a tutor.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (145) met with commendable zeal for the interests of the University. The distinguished ability with which my worthy and highly esteemed colleague Dr.
Show more(145) met with commendable zeal for the interests of the University. The distinguished ability with which my worthy and highly esteemed colleague Dr. Johnston discharged the duties of the President would indicate that it was not necessary to call any other one to that office. Especial commendation is due to Professor Lane for assuming the responsibility of sustaining two departments and performing a large amount of extra labors. I here introduce with pleasure an extract from records of the Faculty as expression of their views relative to this I extra service. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 30
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (171) Preaching in the College Chapel It may be of interest to the Joint Board to know that during the past term the former usage of the University
Show more(171) Preaching in the College Chapel It may be of interest to the Joint Board to know that during the past term the former usage of the University relative to preaching in the college chapel has been restored. In this service I have been cordially and generously assisted by the members of the faculty who are preachers. It is our purpose to continue this practice and we hope much good will result from it. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 31
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (172) The following seniors having completed the regular college course having been recommended by the faculty and the Examining Committee for the
Show more(172) The following seniors having completed the regular college course having been recommended by the faculty and the Examining Committee for the degree of Bachelor of Arts are presented for the approval of the Joint Board (printed list on page 172)
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 32
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (173) The following graduates of the University of three years standing are presented for concurrence with the faculty in a recommendation for the
Show more(173) The following graduates of the University of three years standing are presented for concurrence with the faculty in a recommendation for the degree of Master of Arts (no list included) �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 33
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (174) Candidates of more than three years standing (no list on page 174) Honorary degrees The faculty present for concurrence the recommendation for
Show more(174) Candidates of more than three years standing (no list on page 174) Honorary degrees The faculty present for concurrence the recommendation for the Honorary Degree of Master of Arts the following seniors (no list included) [\page] 1857-1858 8 Respectfully submitted Joseph Cummings
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 34
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 4
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 5
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 6
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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