Exposition of the Norwich University, in the State of Vermont

Abstract

Broadside advertisement for Norwich University, dated December 1838; announces that the institution was incorporated, "with full powers to confer Diplomas," in 1834; provides general information about the expense of attending, course of study offered, and history of the institution. ; EXPOSITION OF THE NORWICH UNIVERSITY, in THE STATE OF VERMONT. CAPT. PARTRIDGE begs leave to inform the American Public, that the Norwich University, of which he is President, was incorporated by the Legislature of Vermont in 1834, with full powers to confer Diplomas, and possesses all other powers and immunities belonging to Literary Institutions of the highest order in the United States. It went into operation in May, 1835. The said University is the same in principle as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy, formerly at this place, and afterwards at Middletown, Conn. It is based upon broad and liberal principles, recognizing nothing of a sectarian character either in religion or politics. The great object of its founders is to educate youth for their country—to combine in one, the Soldier, the Statesman, and the Philosopher. A course of Military instruction, also Civil Engineering, the practical Sciences generally, and Ancient and Modern Languages, is given at th