Word: charter
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...following sketch of the growth and constitution of the governing boards of Harvard University, by W. T. Hewett, will be of interest: "Harvard University presents certain points of resemblance to the system of the English colleges. By the charter of 1650, which is still in force, the president and fellows of Harvard College became a body corporate, enjoying the right of administering the funds and making all rules for the government of the college, as well as of electing their successors in office. The former board of overseers was retained, embracing the governor, the deputy governor, and the leading clergymen...
...plenty of money might do much good to others and honor to himself by endowing the annex, and thus establishing the highest education of women on a firm basis. The institution was incorporated last summer as "The Society for the Collegiate Instruction of Women," and has a charter broad enough for all present purposes. - [Transcript...
...vote will be taken today on the bank charter bill...
Congressional news: The Senate has passed the $5,000,000 Mississippi appropriation bill. - The new Chinese bill was discussed in the House. - A petition was presented for a charter by the National Railway Co. - Discussion on the resolutions in regard to the imprisoned suspects was fiercely continued by Messrs. Robinson...
...House has voted in opposition to the bill to extend the charter of national banks...