In South Carolina, 571 



not, therefore, enter upon the duties of his chair until 

 1st August, 1855. 



The Eev. Whitefoorcl Smith, D.D., was elected to 

 fill the vacant professorship of English Literature 1st 

 December, 1855. 



The Eev. W. M. Wightman, D.D., resigned the 

 presidency of the college 12th July, 1859, and Rev. 

 A. M. Shipp, D.D., was the same day chosen his suc- 

 cessor in office. 



In the year that Wofford College was opened for 

 the reception of students, the subject of female edu- 

 cation came to be viewed by the Conference as of 

 highest importance. The Committee on Education, 

 in their report in December, 1854, say: 



The movements now on foot show that although the Conference 

 has been late in coming into this field it means to make up by future 

 activity for past delay. 



The Carolina Female College, located in Anson county, South 

 Carolina, has been in successful operation for the last four years. 

 As a Conference institution it has been exerting a hallowed influence 

 upon the minds and hearts of the young ladies who have been 

 favored with its instructions. With full confidence in its entire 

 management, it is commended to the increased attention of the 

 ministers, members, and friends of the Church. 



According to the instructions given at the last Conference, the 

 Board of Commissioners called a convention of the friends of female 

 education early in the year, which was numerously attended. After 

 mature deliberation, it was determined that two female colleges 

 should be established within the limits of the State, one-in Columbia 

 and the other at Spartanburg. Judicious building committees were 

 appointed, and the friends of these respective locations have been 

 r ressing forward their interests. In Columbia a very desirable lot 

 lias been purchased on Plain street, and plans for buildings suitable 

 to accommodate two hundred students have been obtained. It is 

 judged advisable, however, that at least §30,000 should be obtained 

 before ground is broken. The appointment of an agent is earnestly- 

 asked for by the friends of this enterprise, and the Eev. C. Murchi 



