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History. — Pennsylvania College had its origin in the wants of the 

 German portion of the community. A Theological Seminary, under the 

 auspices of the Lutheran Cliurch, having commenced operations in Get- 

 tysburg in the year 1826, it was soon discovered that another institution 

 was neces.sary, in which young men designed for the Gospel ministry 

 might receive Academic training. Accordingly in June, 1827, a Classi- 

 cal School was established under the direction of the Rev. D. Jacobs, 

 A. M., and in April, 1829, a Scientific department was connected with it 

 under the care of his brother, the present Professor of Natural Science. 

 In the Summer of 1829, the plan of the institution having been enlarged 

 and its facilities increased, the name was changed to that of the Gethjs- 

 hurg Gymnasium. The Institution was, however, speedily called to 

 mourn the death of him, whose qualifications seemed so well adapted to 

 the important station to which he had been invited, and whose brief ca- 

 reer justified the formation of high expectations in reference to his fu- 

 ture success. He discharged the duties of his oflice with untiring fidel- 

 ity, until he became the victim of disease, and was compelled to relin- 

 quish his post, to travel South in search of health. When retracing his 

 steps he had almost reached his native place, his frame gradually gave 

 way and he breathed his last in Shepherdstovvn, Va., lamented by the 

 Church, and beloved by all who knew him. In consequence of the 

 death of Rev. D. Jacobs, in November, 1830, its classical department 

 was vacant, except by temporary supplies, until April, 1831, when Rev. 

 H. L. Baugher, A. M., was appointed to take charge of that department. 



As the number of students had considerably increased, and the pros- 

 pects for more extended usefulness were very promising, it was deemed 

 expedient to place the institution upon a more permanent basis, by en- 

 larging its operations and organizing the Gymnasium into a Collegiate 

 form. Application was, therefore, made to the Legislature for a charter, 

 which was obtained in April, 1832; and during the ensuing Summer, on 

 the 4th of July, the Institution was organized under the title of "Pennsyl- 

 vania College." On which occasion an appropriate address was deliv- 

 ered by the Hon. Calvin BIythe. We suppose the subjoined brief ex- 

 tract from the address will be read with interest, as the success of the 

 College has more than realized the predictions of the orator : 



"The Institution organized this day,there is every reason to believe, will prove 

 a valuable auxiliary in the great cause of education. Located in a healthy coun- 

 try, in the midst of an active and intelligent people, under the direction of men of 

 approved learning and ability, it may with confidence be predicted that it will re- 

 ceive, as it assuredly will deserve, the public patronage." 



On the same day the patrons of the College assembled and .selected 

 the followinof 



