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Volltext // 2010 digitalisiert von: Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, München. Exemplar mit der Signatur: München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek -- 4 Bor. 103 l-1854

Hrsg.: Bezirksregierung Köln ; Volltext // 2012 digitalisiert von: Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, München. Exemplar mit der Signatur: München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek -- 4 Z 37.42-1854

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Resolutions calling for a militia convention to be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 22 February 1848.

Resolutions calling for a militia convention to be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 22 February 1848.

Comparison of the costs of soldiers cutting wood from public lands vs. wood furnished by Capt. Perkins, a former quartermaster at the United States Military Academy.

Undated speech, possibly by Alden Partridge, entitled "On Public Men," approximately 1831-1844.

Undated program of lectures to be given by Alden Partridge; written in Alden Partridge's handwriting, possibly in 1845 for a series of lectures in March 1846; topics include the American Revolution, national education, the Sahara Desert,and war with England. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcription may be subject to error.

Handwritten prospectus of Norwich University, dated 11 November 1840, probably meant for publication.

Resolutions passed at a military reform convention in 1842, most of which focus on national defense and the militia.

Argues the merits of a civil and military education over a purely civil education. Possibly written for publication.

Invitation to former pupils of Alden Partridge to attend a continuation of the "adjourned meeting of the Educational Convention, held at Norwich, Vt., on the 13th and 14th of August, 1851," to be held at Middletown, Connecticut, on 3 September 1852. Dated 12 June 1852. ; EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION AT MIDDLETOWN, CONN, SEPT. 3, 1852. To all of my former and present pupils, whether educated at Norwich, Middletown, Portsmouth, Va., Buffalo, Bris-tol, (Pa.). Harrisburgh, Reading, Pembroke, N. H., or any other place. GENTLEMEN: You are hereby respectfully invited and urgently requested to attend the adjourned meeting of the Educational Convention, held at Norwich, Vt., ond the 13th and 14th of August, 1851—to be holden at Middle-town, Ct., on on the 3d day of Sept., 1852. The accompanying proceedings of that Convention will clearly point out the important objects proposed to be accomplished by it, But in addition to this, the meeting at Middletown will en. able you to renew the friendships, and review the thrilling scenes of by-gone days -- also again to salute your old Su-perintendent and Commander who will be most happy to take you by the hand on that interesting occasion. It is con-fidently expected that none will be absent from Roll-Call at 10 o'clock A. M., on the 3d day of Sept., without sending a satisfactory excuse. Military Gentlemen, and all the friends of a truly American System of Education are respect-fully invited to attend, and take part in the proceedings. (Signed) A. PARTRIDGE. NORWICH, VT., JUNE 12th, 1852. NOTE -- All who receive the foregoing, are requested to invite others to attend, and also the Editors of News-papers, to notice the Call. Gentlemen of the press are particularly invited to be present, and aid in the proceedings. Addresses may be expected from several distinguished Gentlemen, There will be a preliminary meeting at the Brandywine Springs, Del, on the l0th of July, at which all the friends of liberal and useful Education are invited to attend. A, P. DARTMOUTH PRESS, HANOVER.

Broadside announcing the beginning of the winter term at the Gymnasium and Military Collegiate Institute in Pembroke, New Hampshire. Includes information about fees and tuition. ; GYMNASIUM & MILITARY COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, AT PEMBROKE, N. H. The Winter Term of this Institution will commence on Tuesday, the 20th of November, and all who contemplate attending, are requested to be present, if possible, at the Commencement. The tuition for the Term of eleven weeks will be as follows : _ In the Academical Department, . $4,00. For half of the Term, . 2,25. In Civil Engineering and Practical Science, . . 7,00. In the Collegiate Department, 8,00. No deduction will be made for absence in the Term time. One half of the tuition must be paid at the time of joining, and the balance at the end of the fifth week. Board, including the use of study rooms, of furniture and washing, from $1,50 to $1,75 per week. Students wishing to board themselves can have every facility foi so doing. Capt. PATRIDGE will deliver a course of Lectures, during the Term, on Military Science; Politi-cal Economy, embracing Agriculture, Manufactures,* the Mechanic Arts and Commerce ; on the Con-stitution of the United States, and Science of Government generally. Each student who attends the Lectures will be charged one dollar for the course. Practical Military instruction is open to all the students, without extra charge. Gentlemen not belonging to the Institute, will be charged two dollars for a course of Military Instruction. The whole course of instruction at the Institute, will prepare a young man for any of the learned professions, at a much less expense of time and money,than is required to complete a course at/any of our colleges ; and also to become good Soldiers, accomplished Civil Engineers, and men of Practical science generally, and for all the practical duties of active life, aided by a good constitution. NOTE.—Five young gentlemen will be received, if application be made, as Musicians, viz ;— two Fifers, two Drummers and one Bass Drummer, who will be allowed their tuition, with the at-tendance of the lectures, for doing the duty as Musicians. They will enjoy all the privileges for study and improvement with other students. A. PATRIDGE, Superintendent Pembroke, Oct. 20, 1849.

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