A Sketch of the History of Harvard College: And of Its Present StateC. C. Little and J. Brown, 1848 - 190 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 84 - to cherish the interests of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries of them ; especially the University at Cambridge, public schools, and grammar schools in the towns,
Σελίδα 130 - the several members thereof, from time to time, in piety, morality, and learning ; as also to dispose, order, and manage, to the use and behoof of the said College, and the members thereof, all gifts, legacies, bequeaths, revenues, lands, and donations, as either have been, are, or shall be, conferred, bestowed, or any ways shall fall, or come, to the said College.
Σελίδα 160 - 6. for transport to Cambridge. By his will, which was proved in 1657, he gave £500 to trustees for the purpose of " breeding up hopeful youth in a way of learning both at the Grammar School and College for the
Σελίδα 133 - wardings ; and such of their estates, not exceeding one hundred pounds a man, shall be free from all country taxes or rates whatsoever, and no other. " In witness whereof, the Court hath caused the seal of the colony to be hereunto affixed. Dated the one and thirtieth day of the third month, called May, anno 1650.
Σελίδα 65 - the Universities, I believe it may be said that their light has become darkness — darkness that may be felt, and is complained of by the most godly ministers." " Tutors neglect to pray with and examine the hearts of their pupils. Discipline is at too low an ebb." " Tillotson and Clarke are read, instead of Shepard and Stoddard, and such like evangelical writers."
Σελίδα 181 - William Breed left a portion of the residue of his property, to be given by his executor " to objects of charity, or for the promotion of learning, piety, and religion, especially among the rising generation." In pursuance of this direction, his executor, the Hon. PO Thacher, appropriated to the College
Σελίδα 62 - recommend it to the Corporation to fill up the vacancies made by said Prince's removal; and although we apprehend that (according to the Charter of said Harvard College) affairs of this nature ought to originate with the Corporation, yet, inasmuch as so many of the Corporation have been either complainants against the said Prince, or have been aspersed
Σελίδα 66 - children." In reply to the charge that " books such as Tillotson and Clarke were read, and evangelical writers neglected," Dr. Wigglesworth states that, for almost nine years, Tillotson's works had not been taken out of the library by any undergraduates, and Clarke's works not for two years
Σελίδα 45 - our College, if they behave with sobriety and virtue, that took his generous heart and fixed it on us, and enlarged it to us ; and this shall be with me among his distinguishing praises, while we rise up and bless his memory.
Σελίδα 130 - Whereas, through the good hand of God, many welldevoted persons have been, and daily are, moved, and stirred up, to give and bestow, sundry gifts, legacies, lands, and revenues, for the advancement of all good literature, arts, and sciences, in Harvard College, in Cambridge in the county of Middlesex, and to the maintenance of the President and Fellows, and for all accommodations of buildings, and all other necessary