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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 10
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (280) It is believed that the objects of the Reading Room can be much better secured should it be placed under the care of the Institution and that
Show more(280) It is believed that the objects of the Reading Room can be much better secured should it be placed under the care of the Institution and that the debt may be discharged by the income from the room. I recommend that the Reading Room should be placed under the care of the President and that a charge for its use should be made in the Term bills of the students.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 11
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (281) Finances Te Report o the Treasurer will inform the Board of the state of the finances . I have frequently called attention to the fact that the
Show more(281) Finances Te Report o the Treasurer will inform the Board of the state of the finances . I have frequently called attention to the fact that the annual Statement relative to Property is only nominally correct. Various kinds of obligations are reckoned, some of which never has any value and others at best but an uncertain value. [\page] 1861-1862 40 A large amount of property is in notes which are so written that those who gave them consider themselves at liberty to consult their own convenience in their payment. From the nature of the case such property must annually depreciate. The obligations when given in the best form are not regarded as business papers and in times of financial difficulty are too often practically repudiated. I would earnestly urge a recommendation made in former reports but not as yet adopted, that the outstanding obligations held due the University should be placed in the hands of some judicious lawyer
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 12
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 13
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (283) The Office of the President vacant By the arrangement made by the Joint Board relative to the term of office of the Faculty the office of
Show more(283) The Office of the President vacant By the arrangement made by the Joint Board relative to the term of office of the Faculty the office of President becomes vacant at the present meeting and it will devolve on the Joint Board to fill the vacancy. I deem this rule that thus gives opportunity for a review of the course of each member of the Board of Instruction a most important one. Opportunity is given by refusing to reelect him for the removal of an incompetent or unsuccessful officer without that difficulty and evil that usually attends the presentation of charges of insufficiency or incompetency. I submit my own administration to the
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 14
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (284) review of the Board having confidence that they will not allow improper influences to control their decision. Five years ago this summer I was
Show more(284) review of the Board having confidence that they will not allow improper influences to control their decision. Five years ago this summer I was elected President of the Wesleyan University and four years ago last March I entered on the duties of the office. I accepted the office with great reluctance knowing well the difficulties to be encountered. Very many important changes in the mode of conducting the affairs of the University have been made and their influence has been highly beneficial. It was to be expected that in incurring these changes opposition would be encountered. There is reason for thankfulness it has been no greater.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 15
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (285) 1861-1862 41 Should the Board renew the expression of their confidence I am willing to endeavor in the present circumstances of the Institution
Show more(285) 1861-1862 41 Should the Board renew the expression of their confidence I am willing to endeavor in the present circumstances of the Institution to perform the labor for a while longer which I have sustained during the past two years. But I again remark that this labor cannot long be sustained with the highest benefit to the Institution or with the highest safety to the officer assuming it. Assistance in the Board of Instruction Should the vacancy in the Faculty not be filled I would suggest that it is expedient to authorize the Prudential Com to (seek) such assistance as may be available at an expense not exceeding Three Hundred Dollars. Perhaps the most difficult and annoying part of the duties now devolving on the President is the general supervision of the
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 16
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (286) buildings especially at night. I have found it expedient to make my room in college my study and to spend all my evenings there, unless
Show more(286) buildings especially at night. I have found it expedient to make my room in college my study and to spend all my evenings there, unless specially engaged elsewhere. The excessive drudgery in preserving order does not properly belong to the office of the President and it is to be hoped the circumstances of the Institution will be such that it will soon be able to make other arrangements for this work. Rules There is at present no printed code of rule for the government of the students. Some inconveniences have been experienced for the want of them and I would suggest that the President be authorized to prepare and print a code of rules that shall contain the present usages and requirements of the Institution so far as they relate to the students.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 17
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (287) Candidates for Degrees Thomas Francis Barnswell and William I . Johnson are recommended for the degree of Bachelor of Science. (printed list)
Show more(287) Candidates for Degrees Thomas Francis Barnswell and William I . Johnson are recommended for the degree of Bachelor of Science. (printed list) are recommended for the degree f Bachelor of Arts.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 18
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (288) Candidates tor degree of Master of Arts [\page] 1861-1862 42 Henry Crounce Abbott David Allison F redrick S. Barnum Asa Boothby Robert Pagan
Show more(288) Candidates tor degree of Master of Arts [\page] 1861-1862 42 Henry Crounce Abbott David Allison F redrick S. Barnum Asa Boothby Robert Pagan Bucknam George Gamaliel Dains Spencer Curtis Fuller Edwin Bayard Harvey William Fletcher Hatfield Samuel Jackson Joseph L. Morse John Emory Powers Silas Everard Quimby George Litch Roberts [A]lfred Henry Saxe William Henry Starr Horace Sumner Tarbell Frederick Woods John Wesley Young
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 19
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (289) John William Hoyt Class '58 Nelson Stutson " " George Hussey Tracy" " Henry A. Collin " " Henry Alonzo Collin
Show more(289) John William Hoyt Class '58 Nelson Stutson " " George Hussey Tracy" " Henry A. Collin " " Henry Alonzo Collin" " John Newton Dorris Alumnus of Genessee Colege Isaac Gibbard Alumnus of Genessee College Honorary Master of Arts Rev. Charles K. Vickers Rev Albert Ethridge Rev. George S. Hare Charles H. Stocking D.D. Rev. John Lanahan Baltimore Conf L.L.D John Ericsson Respectfully submitted Joseph Cummings [\page] 1862-1863
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (272) the Board. So far as relate to the general management of the Institution, the past year has been one of good order, harmony, and success .
Show more(272) the Board. So far as relate to the general management of the Institution, the past year has been one of good order, harmony, and success . Notwithstanding the excitement of the times which affects young men more than others, but little interruption has been caused in the College exercises. Several graduates of the last class and several members of our present classes are in the army. Our company of Connecticut volunteers was named the Wesleyan University Guards. All the members of the University enlisted as private soldiers and have steadily and honourably won their way upward. All but two are commissioned officers and they are noncommissioned officers. They have all gained a reputation highly honourable to themselves and to the University. The number of students enrolled during the year is One Hundred and Fifty-two. The Freshman Class into which fifty-four students have been
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 20
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (273) admitted is the largest class ever received by the University. Of the whole number of students one hundred and seventeen are professed pious and
Show more(273) admitted is the largest class ever received by the University. Of the whole number of students one hundred and seventeen are professed pious and forty-six are Licensed Preachers. Several others intend to devote themselves to the work of the Ministry. Several members of the present graduating class are in the army and consequently are not presented as candidates for a Degree. One member Mr Perry G. Powell died during the Freshman year. Mr Charles H. Lathrop was compelled to leave early in the present year and now lies near to death if he has not already closed his earthly course. Mr Robert B. Atwood died during the present Term. He was a talented noble man holding at the time of his death the highest rank in his class. He enlisted in the army with zeal to serve his country and at a sacrifice that few are called to make. His health failing he was honourably discharged and sooner than his strength would permit he returned to
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 4
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (274) college. His health was seriously affected by exposure and toil and notwithstanding all efforts made to restore it his strength failed, he was
Show more(274) college. His health was seriously affected by exposure and toil and notwithstanding all efforts made to restore it his strength failed, he was compelled to abandon his studies and after months of suffering he died in the triumph of Christian faith. [\page] 1861-1862 38 Board of Instruction Vacancies There has been no change in the Board of Instruction during the past year. Mr. R.G. Hibbard's services as teacher of Elocution have been continued. He has given entire satisfaction. His instructions have been very interesting and profitable. As an evidence of his popularity it may be stated that he has more applications from the students for private lessons than he can grant. I deem it of great importance that his valuable services should be still be (sic) secured for this most difficult Department. There is still one vacant Professorship. Of the duties of this Department Dr. Johnston has taken charge of one class in composition and Mr. Hib-
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 5
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (275) bard of the Elocution. All the other duties have devolved on the President. During the two past years by this arrangement about $2000 have been
Show more(275) bard of the Elocution. All the other duties have devolved on the President. During the two past years by this arrangement about $2000 have been saved of the usual expenses of instruction. In order to secure some additional improvements and advantages to the Institution I have been willing to perform this labor and am willing to do the same for a season longer if the interests of the Institution shall require. But the labor of Instruction, of general supervision, the constant oversight of the halls and buildings, the extended correspondence and the many cares connected with the President's office constitute a burden which it is not well that any one should long bear and it is hoped that by some arrangement the funds may be increased so that the vacancy in the Faculty may be filled at an early period. I deem it my duty however to warn the Board that income of the Institution will not permit this to be done and at the same time secure other advantages
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 6
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (276) that I deem indispensable. I deem it very important that as soon as circumstances will permit a Professor should be elected who shall be well
Show more(276) that I deem indispensable. I deem it very important that as soon as circumstances will permit a Professor should be elected who shall be well qualified to take charge of a Department comprising English Literature and the Modern Languages. In this Department would be included the superintendence of the Rhetorical Exercises. It is apprehended that there will be much difficulty in securing an officer who shall possess all the requisite qualifications. Buildings It is not deemed expedient in the present state of the country to urge that any general effort should be made to secure additional buildings and an increase to the endowment, yet I would again urge the subject on the attention of the Board that any favorable opportunity to secure these advantages may be improved. There is need of a building that shall contain larger recitation rooms as our present rooms will not
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 7
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (277) accomodate our classes. An appropriate Library building is greatly needed, and better arrangement for the Department of Natural Sciences,
Show more(277) accomodate our classes. An appropriate Library building is greatly needed, and better arrangement for the Department of Natural Sciences, accomodations for which are now distributed in three separate buildings. We ought also to have an Astronomical Observatory with appropriate instruments of approved modern construction. I would also urge attention to the fact that much attention is now given by colleges to the means for physical culture and the improvement of health. Several [\page] 1861-1862 39 Institutions have recently erected costly Gymnasiums and anxious and earnest inquiries are made to know when such accomodations may here be expected. A Gymnasium that would meet our present wants and meet this general demand would not cost a large sum and we hope that some liberal friend will be induced to furnish the requisite sum. It may be that the advantages of such a
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 8
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (278) building are by some overestimated. Yet it is manifest that it is generally desired and perhaps no arrangement would meet with more general
Show more(278) building are by some overestimated. Yet it is manifest that it is generally desired and perhaps no arrangement would meet with more general favor and hearty approval than this. Repairs The repairs authorized by the Board at its last Meeting have in part been made and care has been used to secure the utmost economy in their completion. Repairs during the coming year will involve less expense than during the past. The Boarding Hall and one half of the Chapel should be shingled. Some expense will be involved in the contemplated rearrangement of the Library and the removal of the Cabinet of Minerals. In view of the expense necessary to secure these objects I do not urge that the vacant Department should now be filled.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 9
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1861-1862
Text: (279) Library Catalogue Reading Room It is proposed during the coming vacation to rearrange the Library and to remove the Cabinet of Minerals to
Show more(279) Library Catalogue Reading Room It is proposed during the coming vacation to rearrange the Library and to remove the Cabinet of Minerals to another room. I would recommend that a new Catalogue of the Library should be prepared and that the Chairman of the Library Committee should be authorized to superintend the work. The old catalogue was issued in 1837 . Such have been the changes in the Library that a new Catalogue is imperatively needed. The Reading Room is as it has been for years past under the charge of the students and is not well managed. A large debt has accumulated which there is no means of defraying. No one is directly responsible for this debt as the officers of the association are annually changed but in consequence of it the reputation of the University suffers.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 006: Annual Report 1862-1863, p. 1
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1862-1863
Text: (290) Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board of Trustees and Visitors for the year ending July 16th 1863 In reviewing
Show more(290) Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board of Trustees and Visitors for the year ending July 16th 1863 In reviewing the past year it is becoming that we should acknowledge with gratitude the goodness of God as manifested in the prosperity the Institution has enjoyed under so trying circumstances. The Literary and other exercises have been continued without interruption and the amount accomplished will compare favorably with the results of previous years. The number of students enrolled is One Hundred and Fifty. Of these 114 are professed pious and thirty five are Licensed Preachers; several others intend to devote themselves to the work of the ministry. The present Graduating Class
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