PRIZE LISTS
OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
FROM SESSION 1777-78 TO SESSION 1832-33.
COLLECTED BY
W. INNES ADDISON,
Author ot " A Roll of the Graduates of the University of Glasgow," and " The Snell Exhibitions.'
GLASGOW :
CARTER & PRATT, PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS, 62 BOTHWELL CIRCUS.
1902.
PREFACE.
WITH three exceptions (1825-26, 1828-29, and 1832-33), the Lists contained in this volume have been collected from the advertising columns of the old Glasgow newspapers, and they are now reproduced verbatim et literatim^ with all the original vagaries of spelling, punctuation, etc. The excepted Lists were found in the intermittent University Calendars of the day.
From 1833-34 to 1862-63, tne Prize Lists were printed annually in pamphlet form, and a complete set of these is preserved in the Matriculation Office. From 1863-64 onwards, the Lists appear yearly in the Calendars. By the present issue there is thus secured an unbroken series of printed Lists for a century and a quarter. None previous to 1777 have been discovered, and it is doubtful whether any ever existed.
The peculiarities of spelling above hinted at extended to the names of students, and resulted in the same person appearing under different guises, e.g., Smith and Smyth, Stewart and Stuart, etc. Owing to the complications thence arising, it has, as a rule, been found advisable to give in the Index only one version of each surname. To save space, all persons of the same Christian name and surname have been indexed together — "Smith, John," for example, including one student of 1784, and another of 1824 — and this has likewise necessitated, in many cases, the omission of middle names from the Index, as, for instance, "Young, Charles," which includes Charles William Young.
W. I. A.
MATRICULATION OFFICE,
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, November, 1902.
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PRIZE LISTS.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY 6, 1778,
Yesterday, the Annual Distribution of Prizes to the Students of the LOGIC, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES of Glasgow College was made, in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS were adjudged to
Francis Stuart, William Daling,
John Pollock, John Barr,
Alexander Graham, Robert Clerk,
Gavin Wodrow, Richard Millar, and
Daniel Taylor, Samuel Swinton,
for the best Exercises in Reasoning ; and the best Specimens of Composition on various subjects in Taste and Criticism, prescribed to them during the course of this Session.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged to
George Wilson, for the best Essay on the Genetive Absolute.
To James Hall,
for the best Essay on the Middle Voice, and attempt to investi- gate the Principle upon which that Voice may be taken in a passive signification.
To James Hall,
for an Essay on the Principle on which several different Preposi- tions are used, in the Greek and other Languages, to connect the passive Form of the Verb with the Noun, denoting the Agent, etc., in an oblique Case.
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To John Hastie, for excelling in the weekly grammatical Competition : and,
To John Mill,
for Propriety of Manners, and Punctuality in all the Exercises of the Class.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged to
Richard Miller, for the best Translation from Latin into English.
To Gabriel Gordon, Walter Monteath, and
Andrew Cowan, William Anderson,
for the best Translations from English into Latin.
To James Hall, William Tennant, and
William Baling, James Turnbull,
George Wilson,
Students of Philosophy, for the best critical Observations on three
Odes of Horace.
To John Connel, John Macpherson, and
Robert Edmund, Walter Monteath,
John Higgens,
for the best Specimens of Elocution in the delivery of Speeches from Sallust and Caesar ; and,
To Robert Brisbane, Thomas Dalziel, and Hugh Maclean,
for Propriety of Manners during an attendance of two Sessions in the public Class.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY 6, 1779-
On Friday last, the Annual Distribution of Prizes to the Students of the LOGIC, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES of Glasgow College was made, in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University.
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The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS were adjudged to
Borlage Willocks, Manchester, James Broadfute, Dunsyre, William King, Baldernock, John Mill, Montrose, Rolland Lindsay, Covington, James Scot, Strathaven, Robert Earl, Ballantrae, Stevenson M'Gill, Port-Glasgow, Robert Renny, Kilsyth, and James Brown, Stirling,
for the best specimens of Composition on various subjects of Reasoning, Taste, and Criticism, prescribed during the course of this Session.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged to
William Tennent, A.M., Ayr,
for the best Critical Analysis of the Choephorae of Aeschylus. James Hall, Lochwinnoch,
for the best Essay on the generalizing and particularizing processes exhibited in the application of terms in the Greek Language.
George Wilson, Greenock,
for an Essay for reducing the Two forms of the Future Active of Greek Verbs to One original Analogy.
William King, Baldernock, for excelling in the weekly Grammatical Competition.
Stevenson M'Gill, Port-Glasgow, and John Higgans,
for the first and second Specimens of Elocution, in the delivery of Speeches from Homer ; and
Robert Cross, Glasgow, and Robert Urchart, Irvine,
for Propriety of Manners, and Punctuality in the Exercises of the Class.
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The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged to John Mill, Montrose,
Student of Philosophy, for the best Translation from English into Latin.
The Honourable Charles Lindsay, Fife, Robert Hall, Cathcart, and John Mill, Montrose,
Students of Philosophy, for the best critical Observations on one of the Odes of Horace.
The Hon. Charles Lindsay, Fife, and William Baling, Fife,
Students of Philosophy, for the best Translation from Latin into English.
John Blackburn, Glasgow, for the best Latin Verses.
George Kippen, Glasgow, Andrew Pollock, ,, James Graham, ,, and
Alexander Cooper, ,,
for the best Specimens of Elocution in the delivery of Speeches from Virgil ; and
William Anderson, Glasgow,
James Graham,
John M'Pherson,
Thomas Cunningham,
Thomas Muir,
Robert Edmond,
Robert Cross, Robert Mitchell,
and
for good behaviour during an attendance of two Sessions in the public Class.
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GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY 4, 1780.
On Monday last the Annual Distribution of Prizes to the Students of the LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES of Glasgow College, was made, in the Common Hall, by the Princi- pal and Professors, in presence of a numerous Meeting of the University.
The Prize, in the LOGICK CLASS, for the best Criticism on the Paper of the Guardian, No. 130, was adjudged to .William King, Baldernock.
The Prizes for the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Reasoning, Taste, and Criticism, prescribed during the Course of the Session, were adjudged as follows : —
John Alexander Higgins, Airth. William Crichtone, England. Israel Clarke, Ireland. Robert Urquhart, Irvine. Hugh Fraser, Aberdeenshire. James Swan, Ireland. Robert Edmond, Glasgow. George Muirhead, Dysart. John M'Kinlay, Perthshire. Patrick Mushet, Stirling. Sir William Cockburn, Edinburgh. Robert Mitchel, Glasgow. James Grahame, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged as follows :-— The Prize for the best Essay on the Greek Prepositions, to
William Crichtone, England. For the best Essay on the Greek Particles, to James Hall, Renfrewshire.
For the best Essay on The Effect of Reasoning and Inference in particularizing general Terms, as illustrated by the Greek Language, to
Niel Jamieson, Virginia.
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For the best Essay on the Helps towards the Elucidation of Syntax, derived from the Analysis of Complex Words into their Parts, to
Stevenson M'Gill, Port-Glasgow.
For excelling in the Weekly Grammatical Competition, to Robert Cross, Glasgow.
For the first and second Specimens of Elocution, in the Delivery of Speeches from Homer, to
Robert Edmond, Glasgow. James Grahame, Glasgow.
For Propriety of Manners, and Punctuality in the Exercises of the Class, to
Robert M'Leod, Ross-shire. John Murray, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged as follows: —
The Prizes for Critical Observations on the Aulularia of Plautus, to
James Hall, Renfrewshire. John Mill, Montrose.
For the best Translations from English into Latin, to John Blackburn, Glasgow. George Muirhead, Dysart.
For the best Translations from Latin into English, to John Blackburn, Glasgow. Sir William Cockburn, Edinburgh.
For Exercises on Prosody, to
Thomas Rutherford, Glasgow. John Murray, Glasgow.
For Latin Verses, to
Alexander Cooper, Glasgow. Thomas Rutherford, Glasgow.
For the best Specimens of Elocution, in the Delivery of Speeches from Virgil and Livy, to
George Kippen, Glasgow. John Murray, .,
Andrew Pollock, Glasgow. Lawrence M'Dowal, Renfrewshire.
For Good Behaviour, during an Attendance of two Sessions in the Public Class, to
Andrew Pollock, Glasgow.
James Gardner,
James Tennant,
John Blackburn,
John Craig,
Walter Tassie,
William Dalzell,
William Richardson, Glasgow.
William Zuill,
Thomas Rutherford, ,,
Henry Fergus, Denny.
Hugh Montgomery, Eaglesham.
James Whiteford, Lesmahagow.
John Reyburn, Campbelton.
Neil Jamieson, Virginia.
VV7illiam Grahame, Kilbryde.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY 10, 1781.
On Tuesday, the ist current, the Annual Distribution of Prizes, to the Students of the ETHIC, LOGIC, GREEK, and HUMANITY Classes of Glasgow College, was made, in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous Meeting of the University.
The Prizes in the ETHIC CLASS, for the best Essays on the Cardinal Virtues, were adjudged to
Hugh Frazer, Aberdeenshire. George Muirhead, Dysart.
The Prize for the best Illustration of the Argument for the Existence of a Supreme Being, drawn from the Evidences of Design in the Universe, to
William Crichton, B.A., Northumberland.
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The Prizes in the LOGIC CLASS, for the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Reasoning, Taste, and Criticism, prescribed during the Course of the Session, were adjudged to
Thomas Jefferson, Cumberland.
Henry Glasford, Glasgow.
William Niven, Ireland.
William Henderson, Borrowstounness.
Walter Tassie, Glasgow.
John Craig, „
John Murray, ,,
yEneas M'Leod, Cromartie.
William Dalziel, Glasgow.
Thomas Wallace, Ireland.
John Blackburn, Glasgow.
John Reyburn, Campbeltown.
Thomas Jamieson, Douglas.
James Tennent, Glasgow.
Henry Fergus, Cumbernauld.
Andrew Pollock, Glasgow.
William Smith, Lanark.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged, for the best Abridgement of Longinus, to
Stevenson M'Gill, A.M., Port-Glasgow. For the best Essay on the Greek Verb and its Accidents, to
Robert Rennie, A.M., Kilsyth. For the best Essay on Greek Comparison, to
William Crichton, B.A., Northumberland. For the best Essay on the Greek Particles, to
James Brown, Stirling. For the best Translation of Anacreon in Verse, to
Thomas Jefferson, Cumberland. For the best Translation of Anacreon in Prose, to
John Blackburn, Glasgow.
For Excelling in the Weekly Grammatical Competition, to John Murray, Glasgow.
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For Exemplary Conduct during the Session, to
Henry Maxwell, Paisley. John Jamieson, Port-Glasgow.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
For the best Poetical Translation from Latin into English, to
Thomas Jefferson, Cumberland. For the best Prose Translations from Latin into English,
John M'Lean, Dantzig. David Lynsen, New York.
For the best Translations from English into Latin, to
John Blackburn, Glasgow. John M'Lean, Dantzig. Henry Maxwell, Paisley.
For the best Latin Verses, to
Thomas Jefferson, Cumberland. Robert Ritchie, Glasgow. Lockhart Muirhead, Dysart. John Malcolm, Jamaica.
For Diligence and Exemplary Conduct, to
Andrew Duncan, Glasgow. James Brown, Paisley. James Stevenson, Glasgow. John Hamilton, Cathcart. John Hosier, Glasgow. John Moodie, Riccartown. John M'Lean, Dantzig. Lockhart Muirhead, Dysart. Walter Logan, Massachusetts Bay. William Jamieson, Glasgow. William Munro, „
William M'Turk, Robert Clark, Beith. Robert Ritchie, Glasgow. Thomas Ryeburn, Campbeltown.
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GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY 2, 1782.
On Wednesday, the ist current, the Annual Distribution of Prizes, to the Students of the ETHIC, LOGIC, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES of Glasgow College, was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University.
The Prizes of the ETHIC CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Exercise, in Latin, on Self-command, to
Thomas Jefferson, Cumberland.
II. For the best Essays in English, on subjects in Moral Philosophy, prescribed during the Session, to
Thomas Jefferson, Cumberland. Thomas Cunningham, B.A., Glasgow. William Niven, Ireland.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Abstract, and Additional Observations on Mr. Addison's Criticisms on Milton's " Paradise Lost," to
Henry Glasford, Glasgow.
II. For the best Criticism on the Paper of the Spectator, No. 418, to
John Craig, Glasgow.
III. For the best Essay on Literary Ambition, to
Thomas Jefferson, Cumberland.
IV. For the best Specimens of Composition on Various Subjects of Reasoning and Taste, prescribed during the Session, to
Joseph Jefferson, Cumberland. Hugh Meiklejohn, Culross. Lockhart Muirhead, Dysart. Charles Stewart Hawthorn, Ireland. Campbell Betham, Isle of Man. Henry Maxwell, Paisley. John Martin, Barbadoes.
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Robert Ritchie, Glasgow. Robert Patrick, Beith. Robert Clark, Beith.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
For the best Critical Essay on the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles, to
James Brown, Stirling.
For the best Essay on the Nature and Accedents of Noun, to
William Crichton, M.A., Northumberland.
For the best Essay on the Analogy of Greek Derivation, to George Muirhead, Dysart.
For the best Essay on the Greek Prepositions, to Henry Maxwell, Paisley.
For excelling in the weekly Grammatical Competition, to John Robertson, Glasgow.
For Exemplary Conduct during the Session, to
William Eadie, Strathern. Thomas Fleming, Edinburgh.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
For the best Translation from Latin into English, to Lockhart Muirhead, Dysart.
For the best Translations from English into Latin, to William Eadie, Strathern. Fife King, Jamaica.
For the best Latin Verses, to
John Martin, Barbadoes. Lawrence Millar, Perthshire. Thomas Fleming, Edinburgh. James Smith, Glasgow. John Sommers, Hamilton.
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For the best Specimens of Elocution, in the delivery of Lat;n Speeches, to
John Sommers, Hamilton. William Erskine, Strathern. Samuel M'All, Glasgow. James Smith, Glasgow.
For excelling in a Public Examination, to
Henry Fergus, Cumbernauld. Campbell Bethem, Isle of Man.
For Exemplary Conduct, during two Sessions, to
David Lang, Dumbartonshire. James Dalziell, Glasgow. James Smith, minor, ,, John Sommers, Hamilton. Nicol Brown. Glasgow. William Marshall, „ George Pinkerton, „ James Smith, major, ,, James Stirling, Dumbartonshire. John Robertson, Glasgow. Robert M'Brayne, „ William Wardrope, „
On Saturday, 2nd March, 1782, a Gold Medal given by the Lord Chancellor of the University of Glasgow for the best English Composition awarded to
Patrick Taylor, Student of Divinity.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY 8, 1783.
On Thursday, the ist current, the Annual Distribution of Prizes, to the Students of the ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY Classes of Glasgow College, was made in the Com- mon Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University.
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The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Latin Exercises on Progress in Social Virtue, to
Joseph Jefferson, Cumberland. Lockhart Muirhead, Dysart.
II. For the best Essays in English, on Subjects in Moral Philosophy, prescribed during the Session, to
Joseph Jefferson, Cumberland. Lockhart Muirhead, Dysart. James Whitehead, St. Ninians. Thomas Wilson, Ireland. Andrew Crawford, New Cumnock.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Criticism on the first book of the Eneid of Virgil, to
Joseph Jefferson, Cumberland.
II. For the best Essays on Literary Ambition, to
Lockhart Muirhead, Dysart. Joseph Jefferson, Cumberland.
III. For the best Analysis of a Literary Composition, to
Alexander Whitehead, St. Ninians.
IV. For the best Specimens of Composition on various subjects of Reasoning and Taste, prescribed during the Session, to
First Divison.
William Eadie, Strathern. George Storie, London. Alexander Whitehead, St. Ninians. John Smyly, Ireland.
Second Division.
Nicol Brown, Glasgow. Robert White, Galloway. John Sommers, Hamilton. Samuel Gilfillan, Stirlingshire.
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Third Division*
Archibald Millar, Glasgow. William Erskine, Strathern. William M'Turk, Glasgow. Richard Freebairn, Dumbarton. Andrew Monach, Kirkcudbright.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged—
I. For the best Critical Essay on the Choephorae of ^Kschylus, to
William Crichton, M A., Northumberland.
II. For the best English Translation of the same Tragedy, to
Archibald Millar, Glasgow.
III. For the best Essay on the Greek Pronouns, to
Alexander Whitehead, St. Ninians.
IV. For the best Essay on the Greek Particles, to
James Mitchell, Beith.
V. For excelling in the Grammatical Competition, to
Thomas Fleming, St. Andrews.
VI For Exemplary Conduct during the Session, to John Glynn Wynn, N. Wales. William Marshall, Glasgow George Gordon, ,,
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged—
I. For the best Essays on the Domestic Manners of the Romans, to
Robert Brisbane, Glasgow. George Monro, „
James Mitchell, Beith.
II. For the best Translation from Latin into English, to
Archibald Millar, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
Laurence Millar, Strathern.
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IV. For the best Latin Verses, to
John .Glynn Wynn, N. Wales. James M'Turk, Glasgow.
V. For excelling in a Public Examination, to
John Moodie, Riccartoun. John Mitchell, Beith.
VI. For the best Specimens of Elocution in the delivery of Latin Speeches, to
John Glynn Wynn, N. Wales. William Erskine, Strathern. Samuel M'Call, Glasgow. Samuel Hunter, Galloway.
VII. For Exemplary Conduct, to
Alexander Fulton, Renfrewshire. George Gordon, Glasgow. James Munro, ,,
John Glynn Wynn, N. Wales. John Hedley, Westmoreland. John How, Kilbarchan. John Meek, Shotts. Robert Aitken, Kilbarchan. Walter Tait, Glasgow.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY 6, 1784.
On Saturday, the ist current, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall of Glasgow College, by the Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University.
Three Prizes, given for the best Latin Orations, delivered in the Common Hall, during the Session, were adjudged to
Lockhart Muirhead, Dysart. William Richardson, Glasgow. John Moody, Ayrshire.
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At the same time were distributed Prizes to the Students of the ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged — J. For the best Latin Exercises on Justice, to
Samuel Rose, Middlesex. William M'Turk, Glasgow.
II. For the best illustration of the argument for the Existence of a Supreme Being, drawn from the works of nature, to
William M'Turk, Glasgow. Andrew Monach, Kirkcudbright. John Sommers, Hamilton.
III. For the best proofs that there is a Moral Administration established in the world, to
Archibald M'Laughlan, Greenock. Robert Forrester, Cumberland.
IV. For the best account of the Epicurean doctrine concerning the Summum Bonum, with remarks, to
Samuel Rose, Middlesex. Robert Stirling, Perthshire.
V. For the best Essays on the question, Are Virtue and Interest ever really disjoined ? to
Samuel Rose, Middlesex. Richard Freebairn, Dumbarton.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Criticism on a Paper of the Guardian, to
John Sommers, Hamilton.
II. For the best Poetical Essay on the Siege of Gibraltar, to
Lockhart Muirhead, Dysart.
III. For the best Analysis of a Literary Composition, to
John Glynn Wynn, North Wales.
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IV. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Reasoning and Taste, prescribed during the Session, to
ist Division.
James Murray, Ireland. John Smith, „
Samuel Hunter, Galloway. John Glynn Wynn, North Wales. James Binning, Whitburn. John Howe, Kilbarchan. John Hedley, Westmoreland. George Hay, Ireland.
2nd Division.
Alexander Fulton, Eaglesham. Walter Tait, Glasgow. Patrick Forbes, Argyleshire.
V. For the best Public Theme, to
James Binning, Whitburn.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Translation of the Nubes of Aristophanes, to
Thomas Fleeming, Fifeshire.
II. For the best Essay on the Greek Prepositions, to
Robert Clark, Beith.
III. For the best Essay on the Unity of Greek Flexion, to
John Glynn Wynn, North Wales.
IV. For the best Analysis of Greek Contraction, to
Thomas Fleeming, Fifeshire.
V. For the best Poetical Translations of two Chorusses in the Medea of Euripides, to
Lockhart Muirhead, Dysart. JohnJGlynn Wynn, North Wales.
VI. For excelling in the Grammatical Competition, to
James Smith, Glasgow.
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VII. For Exemplary Conduct during the Session, to
James Smith, Glasgow. Thomas Thomson, Dailly. James Borland, Kilmarnock. Archibald Henderson, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Critical Analysis of one of Cicero's Orations, to
Lockhart Muirhead, Dysart.
II. For the best account of the Military Institutions of the Romans, to
James Whitehead, Stirlingshire.
III. For the best account of the different kinds of Poetry, to
Henry Fergus, Stirlingshire.
IV. For the best Translation trom Latin into English, to
John Glynn Wynn, North Wales.
V. For the best Translations from English into Latin, to
John Hunter, Paisley. James Maxwell, Glasgow.
VI. For the best Latin Verses, to
Rolland Lindsay, Lanerkshire. Robert Kerr, Middlesex.
VII. For excelling in a public Examination, to
Matthew Biggar, Renfrewshire. Samuel Rose, Middlesex. Walter Tait, Glasgow.
VIII. For Exemplary Conduct, to
Alexander Cowan, Borrowstounness. Robert Cowan, ,,
John Cowan, ,,
Archibald Scott, Lanerkshire. Charles Thomson, Dumbartonshire. John Hunter, Paisley.
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GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY 5, 1785.
On Monday, the second current, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall of Glasgow College, by the Professors, in presence of a numerous Meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of this city and neighbour- hood.
The Three Silver Medals, given by the University, were adjudged as follows : —
I. For the best dissertation on the Authenticity of the Gospel of St. Matthew, especially of the first and second chapters, to
Stevenson Macgill, M.A., Port-Glasgow.
II. For the best Essay on the Ebbing and Flowing of the Sea, to
John Sommers, M.A., Hamilton.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
John Sommers, M.A., Hamilton.
Two Prizes, given for the best Latin Orations, delivered in the Common Hall, during the Session, were adjudged, to William M'Turk, Glasgow. Laurence Millar, Perthshire.
At the same time were distributed Prizes to the Students of the MATHEMATICK, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
The Prizes of the MATHEMATICK CLASSES were adjudged as follows : —
I. For the best Exercises in Plain Geometry, to
Charles Foster Mustard, Essex.
George Lloyd, Worcestershire.
Samuel Waud, York.
John Murray, Newcastle- William Penrose, Corke.
Duncan Macfarlane, Stirlingshire.
John Macarthur, Renfrewshire.
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II. For the best Exercises in Solid Geometry, to
Patrick Macdowal, Glasgow. John Smith, Ireland.
III. For the best Exercises in Geography, to
Robert Maccubbin, Lanarkshire. James Nielson, Ireland.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged — .
I. For the best Account of the Doctrine of the Stoicks, and of the Peripateticks concerning the Summum Bonum, to
Samuel Rose, Middlesex.
II. For the best Latin Exercises on Conscience, to
John Glynn Wynn, North Wales. James Binning, Linlithgowshire.
III. For the best Exercises on various Subjects in Natural Theology and Ethicks, prescribed during the Session, to
John Glynn Wynn, North Wales. James Binning, Linlithgowshire. James Smith, Glasgow. Alexander Fulton, Renfrewshire.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Criticism on a Paper of the Spectator, to
James Binning, Linlithgowshire.
II. For the best Essay on Genius, to
John Glynn Wynn, North Wales.
III. For the best Analysis of a Literary Composition, to
George Gordon, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Reasoning and Taste, prescribed during the Session, to
First Division.
John Alexander Hunter, York. Thomas Thomson, Ayrshire. Charles Foster Mustard, Essex. George Gordon, Glasgow. John Robertson, Lanarkshire.
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Second Division.
James Green, Yorkshire. William Oliphant, Dumbarton. George Lloyd, Worcester. George Campbell, Argyleshire. Archibald Scott, Lanarkshire. John Hunter, Paisley. John Caw, Perthshire.
V. For the best Publick Theme, to
Thomas Thomson, Ayrshire.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Exercise on the General Analogy of the Greek Language, to
John Glynn Wynn, North Wales.
II. For the best Essay on the Middle Verb, to
John Alexander Hunter, York.
III. For the best Essay on the Prepositions, to
John Sommers, M.A., Hamilton.
IV. For the best Translation of a Chorus from the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles, to
Richard Henderson, Glasgow.
V. For excelling in the Grammatical Competition, to
George Gordon, Glasgow.
VI. For Exemplary Conduct during the Session, to
John Alexander Hunter, York. William Patrick, Ayrshire. James Glasford, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Civil Institutions of the Romans, to
John Mitchell, Ayrshire.
II. For the best Translation from Latin into English, to
John Hunter, Paisley.
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III. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
James Glasford, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Latin Verses, to
John Palmer, Bengal. James Campbell, Jura. John Campbell, Jura.
V. For the best Essays on the Nature and Beauty of Arrange- ment in Fine Writing, to
John Glynn Wynn, North Wales. James Binning, Linlithgowshire.
VI. Far the best Specimens of Elocution in the delivery of Latin Speeches, to
John Maxwell, Glasgow. Archibald Hamilton, Glasgow. Moncrief Thripland, Edinburgh.
VII. For Excelling in a Publick Examination, to
William Rose, Galloway. Duncan Macfarlane, Stirlingshire.
VIII. For Exemplary Conduct, to
William Patrick, Ayrshire. John Watt, Dumbartonshire. James Glasford, Glasgow. James Henderson, ,, George Brown, London. Robert Brown, ,,
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY 4, 1786.
On Monday, the first current, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall of Glasgow College, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of the City and neighbourhood.
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The Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Dissertation oil " The Evidence from Miracles of the Divine Mission of Jesus," to
Robert Rennie, M.A., Stirlingshire.
II. For the best Essay on " The Annual Motion of the Earth round the Sun," to
John Glynn Wynn, M.A., North Wales.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
John Glynn Wynn, M.A., North Wales.
Two Prizes, given for the best Latin Orations, delivered in the Common Hall, during the Session, were adjudged to John M'Cubbin, Dumfries-shire. John Glynn Wynn, M.A., North Wales.
For the best Essay on the Second Georgick of Virgil, to Thomas Thomson, Ayrshire.
At the same time were distributed Prizes to the Students of the LAW, MATHEMATICK, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
The Prize of the LAW CLASS for the best Essay on this question, " Is it expedient that the National Representatives in Parliament should be obliged to follow the instructions of their constituents?" was adjudged to
Adam Gillies, Forfarshire.
The Prizes of the MATHEMATICK CLASS were adjudged as follows : —
First Mathematick Class.
Richard Chenevix, Ireland. Thomas Thomson, Ayrshire. Patrick Maxwell, Forfarshire. Charles Robertson, Perthshire. Archibald Scot, Lanarkshire. Archibald Cameron, Glasgow. John Caw, Stirlingshire.
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Second Mathematick Class. James Ferguson, Dumfries-shire. Duncan M'Farlane, Stirlingshire.
Geography Class. Charles Foster Mustard, Essex. John Glynn Wynn, North Wales. Patrick Forbes, Argyleshire.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Latin Exercises on the following subject, " Oderunt peccare boni, virtutis amore," to
John Alexander Hunter, York. John Hunter, Renfrewshire.
II. For the best Essays on "The Goodness of the Supreme Being," to
John Hunter, Renfrewshire. Charles Foster Mustard, Essex. James Maxwell, Glasgow.
III. For the best Exercises in confutation of the doctrine, that all our actions proceed from Self-Love, to
John Hunter, Renfrewshire. John Alexander Hunter, York. William Oliphant, Dumbartonshire.
IV. For the best Essays on the influence which Fortune, Custom, and Utility have upon our judgments concerning conduct, to
George Lloyd, Worcester. William Oliphant, Dumbartonshire.
V. For the best Illustrations of the Epicurean Doctrine con- cerning the Summum Bonum, with suitable remarks, to
John Alexander Hunter, York. George Gordon, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS, proposed at the end of last Session, and executed during the vacation, were adjudged—
I. For the best Essay on the Influence of Attention on Genius, to
Charles Foster Mustard, Essex.
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II. For the best Essay on Simplicity of Style, to
John Alexander Hunter, York.
III. For the best Specimens of Composition, on various Sub- jects of Reasoning and Taste, prescribed and executed during this Session, to
ist Division.
James Ferguson, Dumfries-shire. George Cranstoun, Roxburghshire. James Glasford, Glasgow. William Rose, Galloway. Moncreif Threipland, Edinburgh.
2nd Division.
John Lloyd, Worcester. Archibald Cameron, Glasgow. Duncan M'Farlane, Stirlingshire. Donald Turner, Argyleshire. Trafford Campbell, „ Patrick Maxwell, Forfarshire. Richard Chenevix, Ireland.
For the best Analysis of a Literary Composition, to
Trafford Campbell, Argyleshire. For the best public Theme, to
William Rose, Galloway.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Exercise on the General Analogy of the Greek Language, to
John Alexander Hunter, York.
II. For the best Translation of Longinus, to
John Anderson, Dumbartonshire.
III. For the best Translation of an Oration of Lysias, to
John Hunter, Paisley.
IV. For the best Critical Essay on the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles, to
Samuel Rose, Middlesex.
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V. For the best Essay on the Poetical Character of Homer, to
Alexander Fulton, Renfrewshire.
VI. For the best Essay on the Style and Manner of Theophrastus, to
James Ferguson, Dumfries-shire.
VII. For the best Translation of the Fifth Book of Homer's Iliad, to
James Bryce, Lanarkshire.
VIII. For the best Essay on the Language of Homer, to
George Lloyd, Worcester.
IX. For the best Account of the Versification of the Ancient Drama, to
John Lloyd, Worcester.
X. For excelling in the Grammatical Competition, to
Thomas Thomson, Ayrshire.
XL For Exemplary Conduct during the Session, to George Cranstoun, Roxburghshire. George Hunter, York. Robert Smith, Ayrshire. Laurence Dinwiddie, Glasgow.
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged — For the best Translation of Plautus's Mostellaria, to
James Smith, Glasgow. For the best Essays on the nature of Poetical Composition, to
John Alexander Hunter, York.
George Lloyd, Worcester.
For the best Translations from English into Latin, to Richard Alexander Oswald, Renfrewshire. John Campbell, Jura. James Glasford, Glasgow.
For the best Latin Verses on the death of the late Reverend Principal Leechman, to
George Lloyd, Worcester. James Smith, Glasgow.
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For the best Exercise in Prosody, to
George Hunter, York.
For the best Translations of a speech from Livy, to John Henderson, North America. John Kilby, York.
For the best Specimens of Elocution, in the delivery of Latin Speeches, in an Interlude selected from Virgil, to Bazil Herron, Glasgow. John Meek, Lanarkshire. Archibald Maxwell, Glasgow.
And for Exemplary Behaviour and Diligence, to Alexander Houstoun, Glasgow. Benjamin Mathie, „
James Henderson, North America. John M'Doual, Glasgow. Robert Marshal, ,, William Ramsay, North America. William Thomson, Stirlingshire.
On Tuesday last, Mr. M'NAB'S two Prizes for the best Essays on the Principles of Reading and Speaking were adjudged to
James Smith, Glasgow.
James Binning, Linlithgowshire.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY i, 1787.
This day the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall of Glasgow College, by the Principal and Pro- fessors, in presence of a numerous Meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Two Silver Medals, given by the University, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Natural History of the Winds, to
Andrew Crawfurd, M.A., Ayrshire.
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II. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
William Erskine, M.A., Perthshire.
A Gold Medal given by ROBERT GRAHAME, Esq., of Gartmore, Lord Rector of the University, for the best Essay on the Excel- lence of the British Constitution, was adjudged to
John Glynn Wynn, M.A., North Wales.
Two Prizes, given for the best Latin Orations, delivered in the Common Hall during the Session, were adjudged to George Wotherspoon, Glasgow. William Oliphant, M.A., Dumbarton.
At the same time, were distributed Prizes to the Students of the LAW, HEBREW, MATHEMATICK, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
The Prize of the LAW CLASS, for the best Essay on the ques- tion, " Whether is a popular Government favourable or unfavour- able to the Fine Arts ? " was adjudged to
James Fergusson, Dumfries-shire.
The Prize of the HEBREW CLASS, for the best Essay on the Hebrew Pronoun, was adjudged to
William Richardson, M.A., Glasgow.
The Prizes of the MATHEMATICK CLASS were adjudged as follows : —
First Mathematick Class.
Moncrief Thriepland, Edinburgh. Robert Linton, Northumberland. Robert Blackadder, Perthshire. Thomas Godfrey, Lancashire. Trafford Campbell, Argyleshire. Archibald Campbell, „ Donald Turner, „
James Ritchie, Glasgow. Angus Leitch, Argyleshire.
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Robert Smith, major^ Ayrshire. Robert Smith, minor, „ William Hood, Thomas Taylor, Kinross-shire.
Second Mathematick Class.
Richard Chenevix, Ireland. George Cranstoun, Roxburghshire.
Geographical Class.
Archibald Scot, Lanarkshire. William Oliphant, Dumbarton.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Doctrine of the Peripateticks concerning the Summum Bonum, to
John Alexander Hunter, York.
II. For the best Latin Exercises on the following subject : — Summum crede, nefas, animam praeferre pudori, to
James Fergusson, Dumfries-shire. William Rose, Galloway.
III. For the best Vindication of Divine Justice and of a Moral Administration, to
George Cranstoun, Roxburghshire. Trafford Campbell, Argyleshire.
For a Poetical Exercise on the same subject, to John Leech, Ireland.
IV. For the best Essay on the Qualities requisite in an Agent that is accountable for his behaviour, to
James Fergusson, Dumfries-shire. Moncrief Thriepland, Edinburgh.
V. For the best Illustration of the Natural Rights of Mankind, to
George Cranstoun, Roxburghshire. James Henderson, Perthshire.
VI. For the best Essay "On the Regard that is due to Considerations of Utility in our Conduct," to
John Lloyd, Worcester.
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The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS, proposed at the end of last Session, and executed during the vacation, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Nature and Effects of Habit, to
James Fergusson, Dumfries-shire.
II. For the best Essay on Sublimity of Style, to
George Cranstoun, Roxburghshire.
III. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Reasoning and Taste prescribed during this Session, to
Richard Henderson, Glasgow. George Hunter, York. Samuel Martin, Nottingham. William Strang, Glasgow. Finlay Macfarlane, Perthshire. William Stirling, Perthshire. Robert Broun, London. Daniel Mackenzie, Perthshire. Robert Linton, Northumberland. John Kilby, York. John Meek, Lanarkshire. Richard Alex. Oswald, Renfrewshire. Robert Ure, Stirlingshire.
IV. For the best Solution of the Dilemma of Protagoras, to
James Glasford, Glasgow.
V. For the best Analysis of a Literary Composition, to
George Hunter, York.
VI. For the best Public Theme, to
George Hunter, York.
VII. For the best Profession at the General Examination, to
Finlay Macfarlane, Perthshire.
VIII. For the best Poem on the Invention of the Balloon, to
William Erskine, M.A., Perthshire.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged — I. For the best Critical Essay on the Nubes of Aristophanes, to George Cranstoun, Roxburghshire.
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II. For the best Translation of the same Comedy, to
James Glasford, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translation of the Sixth Book of Homer's Iliad, to
Charles Foster Mustard, Essex.
IV. For the best Translation of the Characters of Theophrastus, to
James Glasford, Glasgow.
V. For the best Poetical Translation of the First Chorus of the Choephorae of ^Eschylus, to
George Cranstoun, Roxburghshire.
VI. For the best Critical Essay on the Twenty-Fourth Book of Homer's Iliad, to
Thomas Thomson, Ayrshire.
VII. For the best Essay on Ancient Tragedy, to
Thomas Thomson, Ayrshire.
VIII. For Excelling in the Grammatical Competition, to
Archibald Macfarlane, Stirling.
IX. For Exemplary Conduct, during the Session, to
George Hunter, York. John Tassie, Glasgow. James Oswald, Glasgow. Charles Addie, Dumbartonshire.
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Nature of Poetical Composition, to
James Fergusson, Dumfries-shire.
II. For the best Essays on the Beauty of Language, to
Alexander Fulton, Renfrewshire. George Hunter, York.
III. For the best Translations of Cicero's Oration for Ligarius, to
Henry Duncombe, Yorkshire. Samuel Martin, Nottingham.
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IV. For the best Translation of the First Book of Lucan's Pharsalia, to
Archibald Maxwell, Glasgow.
V. For the best Translations from English into Latin, to
Mottrom Ball, Virginia. James Sergeantson, Yorkshire. Allan Love, Virginia. Alexander Houstoun, Glasgow.
VI. For the best Exercises in Prosody, to
Colin Campbell, Jura.
Charles Addison, Borrowstounness.
VII. For Excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
^Eneas Macleod, Edinburgh. Robert Macfarlane, Perthshire. James Oswald, Renfrewshire.
VIII. For Exemplary Behaviour and Diligence, to
Nathaniel Stevenson, Glasgow. John Tassie, ,,
Mottrom Ball, Virginia. Colin Campbell, Jura.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY i, 1788.
This day the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made, in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged,
I. For the best Account of the Arian Controversy, during the Fourth Century, to
William Richardson, M.A., Glasgow.
II. For the best Essay on Vulcanoes to
George Cranstoun, Roxburghshire.
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III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
John Murray, Northumberland.
Ten Pounds, given by an eminent CLERGYMAN of the Church of Scotland, for the best Sermon on Titus ii. 6, to
John Thomson, Stirlingshire.
Two Prizes given for the best Latin Orations, delivered in the Common Hall, during the Session, to
James Neilson, M.A., Ireland. Moncrief Threipland, Edinburgh.
At the same time were distributed Prizes to the Students of the HEBREW, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
The Prize of the HEBREW CLASS, for the best Scheme of the Conjugation of the Defective Verbs, to
Thomas Rowat, Lanarkshire.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Ethick Exercises in Latin, to
George Hunter, York. John Frisselle, Isle of Man.
II. For the best Essay on the Summum Bonum, to
James Henderson, Perthshire.
III. For the best Essays on various Subjects, prescribed during the Session, to
John Meek, Lanarkshire. John Frisselle, Isle of Man. Thomas Thomson, Ayrshire. Robert Linton, Cumberland. William Gossip, Leicestershire. Mungo Taylor, Perthshire. John Gumming, Ayrshire.
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The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS, for Exercises proposed at the End of last Session, and executed during the Vacation, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on Induction, to
George Hunter, York.
II. For the best Essay on Style, to
Samuel Martin, Nottingham.
III. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Reasoning and Taste, prescribed and executed during this Session, to
first Division.
Thomas Godfrey, Lancashire. Francis Jeffery, Edinburgh. James Serjeantson, York. John Banks, Ayrshire. Matthew Gait, Glasgow. Hugh Laird, Renfrewshire. William Shaw, Stirlingshire. Patrick Whyte, Perthshire. William Thomson, Stirlingshire. John Cupples, Berwickshire.
Second Division.
Robert Smith, Ayrshire. yEneas Macleod, Edinburgh. William Cook, Perthshire.
IV. For the best Publick Theme, to
Robert Hill, Glasgow.
For excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to James Serjeantson, York.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Specimens of Translation, to
Samuel Martin, Nottingham. Thomas Godfrey, Lancashire.
II. For the best Specimen of Criticism, to
Thomas Thomson, Ayrshire.
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III. For excelling in the Grammatical Competition, to
Hugh Laird, Ayrshire.
IV. For Exemplary Conduct during the Session, to
Matthew Gait, Glasgow. James Muir, Stirlingshire. William Wardlaw, Glasgow.
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Specimens of Criticism, to
John Frisselle, Isle of Man. George Hunter, York.
II. For the best Specimens of Translation from Latin into English, to
John Frisselle, Isle of Man. William Gossip, Leicestershire. Archibald Scott, M.A., Lanarkshire. James Stirling, Lanarkshire. Thomas Brown, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translations from English into Latin, to
Mottrum Ball, Virginia. John Stevenson, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Exercise in Prosody, to
William Crawford, Glasgow.
V. For excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
Robert Marshal, Glasgow.
VI. For Exemplary Behaviour and Diligence, to
Archibald Hamilton, Lanarkshire. Charles Addie, Dumbartonshire. James Dalyel, Linlithgowshire. James Hamilton, Lanarkshire. James Dickson, Dumbartonshire. Robert Semple, North America. William Wilson, Ayrshire.
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GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY i, 1789.
This day the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
The Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Phenomenon of the Rainbow, to
Thomas Thomson, Ayrshire.
II. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Walter Tait, A.M., Glasgow.
The Gartmore Gold Medal, for the best Essay on the Revolu- tion, to
George Cranstoun> Roxboroughshire.
Ten Pounds, given by an eminent Clergyman of the Church of Scotland, for the best Sermon on Isaiah xxviii. 22, to John Sommers, A.M., Lanarkshire.
For the best Latin Oration, delivered in the Common Hall, during this Session, to
William Stirling, Perthshire.
At the same time were distributed Prizes to the Students of the HEBREW, MATHEMATICK, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMAN- ITY CLASSES.
The Prize of the HEBREW CLASS, for the best Analysis of the Irregular Verb, to
James Kyle, Kinross-shire.
The Prizes of First MATHEMATICK CLASS were adjudged to William Gossip, Leicestershire. William M* Arthur, Perthshire. John Campbell, Mid Lothian.
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Walter Moodie, Ayrshire. William Crawfurd, Lanarkshire. John Banks, Ayrshire.
The Prizes of the Second MATHEMATICK CLASS were adjudged to
Robert Hill, Glasgow. Dykes Smith, Stirlingshire.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged—
I. For the best Abridgment of Butler's Analogy, written during last Vacation, to
John Frisselle, A.M., Isle of Man.
II. For the best Essays on various Subjects, prescribed during the Session, to
Burnet Bruce, Clackmannanshire. Robert Auld, Ayrshire. Thomas Godfrey, Lancashire. James Serjeantson, York. William Simpson, Forfarshire. William Shaw, Stirlingshire. Walter Moodie, Ayrshire. John Fergus, Stirlingshire. Patrick Whyte, Perthshire.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Socratick Mode of Reasoning, to
Thomas Godfrey, Lancashire.
II. For the best Essay on the Construction, and Use, of the Syllogism, to
Glynn Wynn, North Wales.
III. For the best Specimens of Composition, on various Sub- jects of Reasoning and Taste, prescribed and executed during the Session, to
First Division.
Robert Marshal, Glasgow.
John Wilson Rae, ,,
George Middlemore, Nottinghamshire.
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Daniel M'Naughton, Argyleshire. James Muir, Stirlingshire. Jonathan Ranken, Glasgow. Glynn Wynn, North Wales. Robert Scott, Lanarkshire.
Second Division. Charles Addie, Dumbartonshire. John Bell, Paisley. William Black, Lanarkshire. James Burns, Linlithgowshire.
IV. For the best Publick Theme, to
James Muir, Stirlingshire.
V. For excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
William Wilson, Renfrewshire.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For thejbest Specimens of Translation, to
Thomas Godfrey, Lancashire.
II. For Exemplary Conduct, and distinguishedJ^Diligence, during the Session, to
Archibald Wilson, Lanarkshire. Duncan Clark, Argyleshire. William Wilson, Renfrewshire. Richard Cowan, Glasgow. James Ewing, ,,
James Sims, Somersetshire. James Hamilton, Lanarkshire. William M'llquham, Glasgow.
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Specimens of Criticism on some of the Odes of Horace, to
Alexander Easton, Stirlingshire. Robert Marshal, Glasgow.
II. For the best Specimen of Translation from Latin into English, to
William M'llquham, Glasgow.
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III. For the best Specimen of Translation from English into Latin, to
Colin Dunlop, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Latin Verses, to
W. C. Graham, Perthshire.
V. For excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
Andrew Mitchel, Ayrshire.
VI. For Exemplary Conduct, and distinguished Diligence, to
Colin Dunlop, Glasgow.
John Douglas, Dumbartonshire.
John Muir, Glasgow.
John Williamson, Glasgow.
Michael Linning, Lanarkshire.
Robert Drummond, Stirlingshire.
Richard Cowan, Glasgow.
William Crawfurd, „
W. C. Graham, Perthshire.
William M'Dowal, Glasgow.
William M'llquham, Glasgow.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY i, 1790.
This day the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged—
I. For the best Essay on the Argument for the Divine Mission of Jesus Christ, drawn from the Prophecies of the Old Testament, to
Mungo Taylor, Perthshire.
II. For the best Essay on the Composition of Water, to
James Watt, M.A., Ireland.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Thomas Freebairn, M.A., Dumbartonshire.
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For the two best Latin Orations delivered in the Common Hall, during this Session, to
James Watt, M.A., Ireland. William Heron, Galloway.
At the same time were distributed Prizes to the Students of the MATHEMATICK, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
The Prizes of the MATHEMATICK CLASSES were adjudged to Robert Haldane, Perthshire. Michael Linning, Lanarkshire.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Doctrine of the Peripateticks concerning the Summum Bonum, written during the vacation, to
Patrick Whyte, Perthshire.
II. For the best Essays on various Subjects, prescribed during the Session, to
Archibald Wilson, Dumfries-shire. William Wilson, Renfrewshire. Glynn Wynn, North Wales. Thomas Alexander, Ireland. Jonathan Rankin, Glasgow. John Bell, Renfrewshire. Quintin Bowman, Lanarkshire. William Black, Lanarkshire.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS, proposed at the end of last Session, and executed during the vacation, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Essential Qualities of Poetical Composition, to
Glynn Wynn, North Wales.
II. For the best Essay on Method, to
Glynn Wynn, North Wales.
III. For the best Specimens of Composition, on various Subjects of Reasoning and Taste prescribed and executed during this Session, to
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First Division.
James Simms, Somersetshire. Samuel Knox, Ireland. William M'llquham, Glasgow. Robert Graham, Perthshire. Duncan Clark, Argyleshire. Thomas Burton, Yorkshire. John Jamieson, Ayrshire. Robert Semple, Lanarkshire.
Second Division.
James Ewing, Glasgow. Andrew Mitchel, Ayrshire. John Colquhoun, Renfrewshire. Thomas Brown, Glasgow. William Wardlaw, Glasgow. William Craufurd, „
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were distributed—
I. For the best Translation of a Chorus from the Clouds of Aristophanes, to
James Simms, London. Samuel Knox, Ireland.
II. For the best Translation of two Scenes from the same Comedy, to
Alexander Edgar, Hamilton.
III. For the best Translation of certain passages of Longinus, to
Archibald Scott, Carluke.
IV. For Exemplary Conduct, and Distinguished Diligence, during the Session, to
Duncan Clark, Argyleshire. James Simms, Somersetshire. Colin Dunlop, Glasgow. James Douglas, Kelso. James Scot, Glasgow. Robert Douglas, Kilpatrick. John Graham, West Indies. Thomas Meek, Cambuslang.
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The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best account of the Domestic Manners of the Romans, to
Finlay M'Farlane, Perthshire.
II. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
James Simms, Somersetshire. William Moncrief, Perthshire.
III. For the best Translation from Latin into English, to
William Stirling, Perthshire. Colin Dunlop, Glasgow. William M'llquham, Glasgow. Masterton Robertson, Inverness-shire.
IV. For excelling at the Blackstone Examination, to
John Alex. Graham, Jamaica.
V. For the best Exercise in Prosody, to
Colin Dunlop, Glasgow.
VI. For Exemplary Conduct, and distinguished Diligence, to
Alexander Campbell, Dumbartonshire.
Archibald Livingston, Stirlingshire.
Colin Dunlop, Glasgow.
James Donald, „
James Forbes, Argyleshire.
James Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
James Scot, Glasgow.
John Douglas, London.
Robert M'Kenzie, Dumbartonshire.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY 2, 1791.
This day the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
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Two Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Argument in favour of Christianity, from the Prophecies of the New Testament, to
Thomas Taylor, A.M., Kinross.
II. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
John Macalpine, A.M., Glasgow.
The Gartmore Gold Medal, for the best Essay on the Effects of the Union of Scotland and England, to
James Watt, A.M., Ireland.
A Prize from the Funds of a Donation for the encouragement of Literature by the late JAMES COULTER, Esq., of Glasgow, was given for the best Sermon on Phil. iv. and 5, to Alexander Easton, Stirlingshire.
Three Prizes given for the best Latin Orations, delivered in the Common Hall, during the Session, to
Archibald Wilson, Lanarkshire. John Wilson Rae, London. William Black, Douglas.
At the same time were distributed Prizes to the Students of the MATHEMATICK, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
The Prizes in the MATHEMATICAL CLASSES were adjudged —
I. In the Senior Mathematical Class,
For the Invention of Geometrical Demonstrations, and the Solution of Algebraical Problems, to
Robert Haldane, Dumblane.
II. In the Junior Mathematical Class,
For the Invention of Geometrical Demonstrations, and the Solution of Algebraical Problems, to
William M'llquham, Glasgow. Samuel Mundell, Ireland. Andrew Wilson, „
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For the best appearances in the Daily Examinations during the Session, to
Andrew Mitchell, Ayrshire.
III. In the Geography Class, to
James Douglas, Kelso.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Abridgement of Bishop Butler's Sermons on Human Nature, to
Jonathan Rankin, Glasgow. John Wilson Rae, London.
II. For the best Ethick Exercises in Latin, to
William Craufurd, Glasgow. Samuel Knox, Ireland.
III. For the best Essays on various Subjects, prescribed during the Session, to
Samuel Knox, Ireland. William Craufurd, Glasgow. William M'llquham, „ James Muir, Stirlingshire. James Struthers, Strathaven. William Aitchison, Glasgow. Thomas Burton, Yorkshire.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS, proposed at the end of last Session, and executed during the vacation, were adjudged —
I. For the best Illustration of Lord Bacon's Division of Prejudices, to
William M'llquham, Glasgow.
II. For the^best Criticisms on a Paper of the Spectator, to
Thomas Burton, Yorkshire. James Ewing, Glasgow.
III. For the'best Specimens of Composition, on various Sub- jects prescribed 'during this Session.
First Division.
Colin Dunlop, Glasgow. James Douglas, Kelso.
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Randal Gossip, Yorkshire. Michael Linning, Lanarkshire. William M'Dowal, Glasgow. John Gemmil, Paisley.
Second Division. William Moncrieff, Edinburgh. James Moncrieff „
Archibald Livingston, Stirlingshire. John Williamson, Glasgow. James Forbes, Argyleshire.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Translation, in Verse, of the Third Chorus of the Choephorae of ^schylus, to
Samuel Knox, Ireland.
II. For the best Translation, in Verse, of the First Chorus of the Choephorae of ^Eschylus, to
John Wilson Rae, London.
III. For the best Prose Translation of the same Chorus, to
Duncan Clark, Argyleshire.
IV. For the best delineation of a Character, according to the manner of Theophrastus, to
William M'llquham, Glasgow.
V. For Eminence, and Exemplary Conduct, during the Session, to
John Waddell, Lanarkshire. John Gemmil, Paisley. Randal Gossip, Yorkshire. Ralston Caldwell, Renfrewshire. Edward Marjoribanks, Berwickshire. James Thomson, Strathaven. James Scot, Glasgow. John Jardine, „ George Dunlop, „ Robert Morehead, Stirlingshire. Robert M'Lachlan, Glasgow. William Irvine, ,,
John Muir, ,,
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The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essays on the Military Institutions of the Romans, to
Daniel Macnaughtan, Argyleshire. William Moncrief, Perthshire.
II. For the best Translations of Tacitus's Life of Agricola, to
William M'llquham, Glasgow. W. C. Graham, Perthshire.
III. For the best Translations, in Verse, of Select Passages from Lucan, to
Thomas Gilpin, Middlesex. Samuel Knox, Ireland. John Wilson Rae, London.
IV. For the best Exercise in Prosody, to
William Irvine, Glasgow.
V. For Exemplary Behaviour and Diligence, to
Christopher Greig, Fifeshire. Duncan Campbell, Island of Tyrie. George Dunlop, Glasgow. George Williamson, ,, Hamilton Paul, Ayrshire. James Brownlie, Lanarkshire. John Jardine, Glasgow. John Wedderburn, Mid- Lothian. Ralston Caldwell, Renfrewshire.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY i, 1792,
This day the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
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Three Silver Medals, given by the University, were adjudged —
I. For the best Discourse on the Argument in support of Christianity, from its extensive propagation amidst all the opposi- tion which it had to encounter, till the Conversion of Constantine, to
James Somerville, Lanarkshire.
II. For the best Explanation of Sir Isaac Newton's Rules of Philosophising, to
William M'llquham, A.M., Glasgow.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
John Wilson Ray, Glasgow.
Prizes given from a Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, Esq., were adjudged —
I. For the best Lecture on St. Paul's Discourse at Athens, Acts xvii., to
Donald M'Kenzie, Perthshire.
II. For the best Essay on the Importance and Usefulness of the Hebrew Language, to
William Black, Lanarkshire.
III. For the best Illustration of the Mechanic Powers, to
John Jamieson, Ayrshire.
IV. For the best Essay on the Nature and Effects of Habit, to
Andrew Mitchell, Ayrshire.
V. For the best Account of the Facts respecting the Fallacy of the Senses, to
James Scott, Glasgow.
VI. For the best Latin Orations delivered in the Common Hall, during this Session, to
James Muir, Ayrshire. Duncan Clarke, Argyllshire.
At the same time, were distributed Prizes to the Students of the MATHEMATICK, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
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The Prizes of the MATHEMATICAL CLASSES were adjudged —
I. Of the Senior Class, for the Solution of Theorems and Problems in Geometry and Algebra, to
Colin Dunlop, Glasgow.
James Scott, ,,
Edward Marjoribanks, Roxburghshire.
Charles Addison, Linlithgowshire.
II. Of the Junior Class, for the Solution of Theorems and Problems in Geometry and Algebra, to
Thomas Walker, Ireland. John Menish, „
For the best Appearances in the Daily Examinations during the Session, to
James Forbes, Argyllshire.
III. Of the Geography Class, to
James Moncrieff, Edinburgh.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Peripatetick Philosophy con- cerning the Summum Bonum to
James Muir, Ayrshire.
II. For the best Latin Themes, to
Colin Dunlop, Glasgow. William Moncrieff, Edinburgh.
III. For the best Essays on various Subjects of Morals, pre- scribed during the Session, to
Andrew Mitchell, Ayrshire. William Moncrieff, Edinburgh. James Moncrieff, „
John Oughterson, Ayrshire. Andrew Harley, Paisley.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS, proposed at the end of last Session, and executed during the Vacation, were adjudged —
I. For the best Illustration of the Rules for composing a Theme, to
Colin Dunlop, Glasgow.
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II. For the best Essay on the Qualities of the Epic Action, to
William Moncrieff, Edinburgh.
III. For the best Specimens of Composition, on various Subjects prescribed during this Session.
First Division.
Robert Kay, Stirlingshire. Hamilton Paul, Ayrshire. Ralston Caldwall, Renfrewshire. Thomas Linning, Lanarkshire. James Olive, London. James Scott, Glasgow. Thomas Potter, Ireland.
Second Division.
Humphrey Crombie, Glasgow. William Jamieson, Paisley. Lord Spencer S. Chichester, England. Charles Babington, Dumfries. Robert Scott, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Versification of the Greek Lyrick Poetry, to
James Olive, London.
II. For the best Translation of a Chorus from the Medea of Euripides, to
Thomas Potter, Ireland.
III. For Exemplary Diligence, and Propriety of Conduct during the Session, to
John Young, Stirlingshire. John Cook, „
James Olive, London. John Gardner, Glasgow. Robert Morehead, Stirlingshire. George Dunlop, Glasgow] Archibald Nisbet, Lanarkshire. Ralph Wardlaw, Glasgow. William Wallace,
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Andrew Wedderburn, Mid-Lothian. John M. Robertson, Glasgow. Robert Hamilton, „
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Domestick Institutions of the Romans, to
James Moncrieff, Edinburgh.
II. For the best Translations of Latin into English, to
John Young, Stirlingshire. Hamilton Paul, Ayrshire.
III. For the best Translations of English into Latin, to
Ralph Wardlaw, Glasgow.
Patrick M'Dougald, Dumbartonshire.
IV. For excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
John Murdoch Robertson, Glasgow.
V. For the best Exercise in Prosody, to
William Chrystel, Stirlingshire.
VI. For exemplary Conduct, and distinguished Diligence^to
Francis Snodgrass, Renfrewshire. Henry Ritchie, Glasgow. James Chapman, Stirlingshire. James Hood, Glasgow. John Crawford, Ayrshire. John Graham, Glasgow. John Muir, „
William Chrystel, Stirlingshire.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY i, 1793.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
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The Gartmore Gold Medal was adjudged —
For the best Essay on the true interests of Great Britain, with regard to Foreign Alliances, to
John Wilson Rae, Glasgow.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged—
I. For the best Essay on the Credibility of the Gospel History, to
Donald M'Kenzie, Perthshire.
II. For the best Essay on the Steam Engine, to
James Ewing, Glasgow.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Patrick Macvicar, A.M., Argyllshire.
Prizes given from a Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, Esq., were adjudged —
I. For the best Sermon on John i. 1 7, to
Jonathan Rankin, Lanarkshire.
II. For the best Solution of the Hydrostatical Paradoxes, to
William M'llquham, A.M., Glasgow.
III. For the best Abridgment of the First Part of Butler's Analogy, to
James Muir, Ayrshire.
IV. For the best Essay on the Syllogism, to
John Jardine, Glasgow.
V. For the best Essay on Literary Composition, to
James Muir, Ayrshire.
VI. For the best Abstract of Cicero's First Book de Legibus, to
John Wilson Rae, Glasgow.
For the best Latin Orations in the Common Hall, to Michael Linning, Lanarkshire. Colin Dunlop, Glasgow.
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At the same time, were distributed, Prizes to the Students of the MATHEMATICK, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY GLASSES.
The Prizes of the MATHEMATICK CLASS were adjudged—
I. For the Solution of Theorems and Problems in Geometry and Algebra, prescribed as Exercises during the Session, to
John Jardine, Glasgow. Thomas Jackson, Dumfries. Thomas Hogg, Ireland.
II. For the best appearances in the Daily Examinations, during the Session, to,
John Cook, Stirlingshire.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Peripatetick Philosophy, to
James Moncrieff, Edinburgh.
II. For the best Latin Themes, to
Thomas Jackson, Dumfries-shire. James Olive, Middlesex.
III. For the best Essays on various subjects of Morals, prescribed during the Session, to
Robert Douglas, Dumbartonshire. Hamilton Paul, Ayrshire. James Scott, Glasgow. Christopher Greig, Perthshire. John Cook, Stirlingshire. William Jamieson, Paisley. William Irvine, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS, proposed at the end of last Session, and executed during the Vacation, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the advantages arising from the Study of History, to
Thomas Meek, Lanarkshire. Arch. Livingston, Stirlingshire.
For the best Illustration of Horace's Advice to Authors, " Sumite Materiem," etc., executed this Session, to
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George Dunlop, Glasgow. Arch. Livingston, Stirlingshire. Henry Cha. Boisragon, Ireland.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition, on various Subjects, prescribed during this Session.
First Division.
Henry Ch. Boisragon, Ireland. Rich. Boyle Adderley, England. Robert Hill, Ayrshire. George Dunlop, Glasgow. William Dunlop, ,, George Strong, England. Thomas Campbell, Glasgow.
Second Division.
John Gilmore, Ireland. J. Murdoch Robertson, Glasgow. Robert Jafferay, Ayrshire. William Wallace, Glasgow. Robert Shaw, Ireland.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Translations, in verse, of the Second Chorus of the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles, to
Robert Kay, Stirlingshire. Rich. Boyle Adderley, Ireland.
II. For the best Translations, in prose, of the same Chorus, to
Stephen C. Rice, Ireland. John Cook, Stirlingshire.
III. For the best Translation, in verse, of the Fourth Chorus of the Oedipus Tyrannus, to
Robert Kay, Stirlingshire.
IV. For Exemplary Diligence, and Propriety of Conduct, during the Session, to
John Muir, Glasgow. William Wallace, Glasgow. Thomas Campbell, ,,
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Ralph Wardlaw, Glasgow. Robert Robison, Stirlingshire. Archibald Nisbet, Lanarkshire. William Robinson, Stirlingshire. James Corkendale, „
George Blackwell, Glasgow. John Dunlop, ,,
Gregory Watt, England. James Robison, Stirlingshire.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essays on the Historical Compositions of the Ancients, to
Arch. Livingston, Stirlingshire. Robert Douglas, Dumbartonshire. Samuel Mundel, A.M., Ireland.
II. For the best Translation, in Verse, of Claudian's Epitha- lamium on the Marriage of Honorius and Maria, to
Hamilton Paul, Ayrshire.
III. For the best Translation of Cicero's Dream of Scipio, and Paradoxes, to
John Jardine, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Translations from English into Latin, to
Joseph Finlayson, Glasgow. David Aird, West Indies.
V. For the best Exercise in Prosody, to
George Blackwell, Glasgow. VL For Excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
George Blackwell, Glasgow. John Dunlop, ,,
William Smellie, Lanarkshire. Hugh Ker, Ayrshire.
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VII. For Exemplary Conduct, and Distinguished Diligence, to Andrew Hamilton, Glasgow. Archibald Nisbet, Lanarkshire. George Blackwell, Glasgow. John Brown, „
John Dunlop, „
Lewis M'Kenzie, Ayrshire. Robert Robison, Stirlingshire. William Robinson, ,,
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY i, 1794.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of this city and neighbourhood.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Credibility of the Gospel History, to
John Henderson, Perthshire.
II. For the best Historical and Philosophical Account of the Thermometer, to
Thomas Meek, Lanarkshire.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Matthew Gait, M.A., Glasgow.
Prizes given from a Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, Esq., were adjudged —
I. For the best sermon on Matthew v. 16, to
Jonathan Rankin, Lanarkshire.
II. For the best Essay on the Oratorial Compositions of the Ancients, to
Archibald Livingston, M.A., Stirlingshire.
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III. For the best Translation of Cebe's Table, to Nathaniel Alexander, Ireland.
Prizes were also given for the best Latin Orations delivered in the Common Hall, to
Thomas Jackson, M.A., Dumfries-shire. Hamilton Paul, Ayrshire.
At the same time, were distributed, Prizes to Students of the MATHEMATICK, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
The Prizes of the MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged — For the best Solutions of various Theorems and Problems in Geometry and Algebra, proposed during the Session, to
Gregory Watt, Birmingham.
James Lewis, Jamaica.
Matthew Heron, Ireland.
David Grier, Ireland.
For the best Appearances in the Daily Examinations during the Session, to
John Gilmore, Ireland.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Latin Themes, to
Stephen Rice, Ireland. Robert Jeffray, Ayrshire.
II. For the best Essays on the Origin of Evil, to
John Jardine, Glasgow. Henry Boisragon, Ireland. John Graham, Renfrewshire.
III. For a Poetical Essay on the same Subject, to
Thomas Campbell, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Illustrations of the Effect of Voluntary Determination in rendering an Action morally good or evil, to
Alexander Fleming, Ayrshire. Stephen Rice, Ireland. John Graham, Renfrewshire.
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V. For the best Essays on Entails, to
John Jardine, Glasgow. William Dunlop, „ Robert Jem-ay, Ayrshire.
VI. For the best Essay on Conduct, as it may be influenced by Views of Utility, to
William Wallace, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on Imitation, as it respects the Fine Arts, proposed at the end of last Session, and executed during the Vacation, to
William Dunlop, Glasgow.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects, prescribed and executed this Session, to
First Division.
James Corkindale, Stirlingshire. Robert Robison, ,,
Hugh Kennedy, Ireland. Archibald Nisbet, Lanarkshire. George Palmer, Yorkshire. Robert M'Kenzie, Dumbartonshire.
Second Division.
Andrew Taylor, Glasgow.
Ralph Wardlaw,
John Brown, „
James Hume Purves, Berwickshire.
John M'Kenzie, Ayrshire.
John M'Gill,
Henry Kennedy, Ireland.
III. For the best Illustration of Quintilian's Marks of Early Genius, Mihi ille Puerdetur, etc., executed this Session by the Students, both of the Private and Publick Class, to
Private Class.
William Dunlop, Glasgow. J. W. Birch, Berkshire.
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Publick Class.
Archibald Nisbet, Lanarkshire. James Hume Purves, Berwickshire.
IV. For the best Profession at the Black Stone Examination, to
Robert Robison, Stirlingshire.
V. For the best Public Theme, to
Andrew Wedderburn, Mid- Lothian.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Critical Essay on the 24th Book of Homer's Iliad, to
Thomas Jackson, Dumfries-shire. John Jardine, Glasgow.
II. For the best Translation of Passages selected from the Clouds of Aristophanes, to
Thomas Campbell, Glasgow. Gregory Watt, Birmingham.
III. For Propriety of Conduct, and Exemplary Diligence, during the Session, to
James Corkindale, Stirlingshire. Robert Mackenzie, Dumbartonshire. Robert Tait, Jamaica. Hugh Kerr, Ayrshire. James Robison, Stirlingshire. James Thomson, Lancashire. William Wilson, Paisley. Andrew Simpson, Kinross-shire. William Macqueen, Ayrshire. William Stirling, Glasgow. John Campbell, Ayrshire. John Wright, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. Fur the best Critical Account of Oratorial Composition among the Romans, to
Archibald Livingston, A.M., Stirlingshire.
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II. For the best Account of the Domestic Manners of the Romans, to
John Brown, Glasgow.
III. For the best Essay on the Structure of Latin Verse, to
John Graham, Renfrewshire.
IV. For the best Translations from Latin into English, to
John Young, Stirlingshire. John Dunlop, Glasgow. Hugh Kerr, Ayrshire. George Meek, Stirlingshire. Joseph Amory, West-Indies. Lorn Campbell, Argyllshire.
V. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
William Stirling, Glasgow.
VI. For Excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
James Robison, Stirlingshire.
VII. For Exemplary Diligence and Behaviour, to
George Meek, Stirlingshire.
Hugh Kerr, Ayrshire.
James Lister, Glasgow.
J. M. Campbell,
John Scot,
John Wallace,
John Wright,
Matthew Shaw,
Thomas Easton, Stirlingshire.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY i, 1795.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
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Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged—
I. For the best Essay on the Intrinsick Excellence and Tendency of Christianity, to
Robert Auld, Ayrshire.
II. For the best Historical and Philosophical Account of the Barometer, to
Henry Boisragon, Ireland.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Matthew Gardner, A.M., Glasgow.
THE GARTMORE GOLD MEDAL,
For the best Account of the Origin and Nature of the Feudal System, was adjudged to
Andrew Mitchel, A.M., Ayrshire.
Prizes given from a Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, Esq., were adjudged —
I. For the best Lecture on the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke x. to
Andrew Mitchel, A.M., Ayrshire.
II. For the best Account of the Epicurean Philosophy, with Observations on its Defects, to
Archibald Nisbet, Lanarkshire.
III. For the best Literal Translation of the First Book of Cicero's Offices, to
William Dunlop, A.M., Glasgow.
Prizes were also given for the best Latin Orations, composed for the Common Hall, to
John Jardine, Glasgow. Joseph Finlayson, Glasgow.
At the same time were distributed Prizes to Students of the MATHEMATICK, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
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The Prizes of the MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged —
For the best Appearances in the Daily Examinations, and the best Exercises prescribed during the Session, to
Samuel Lang, Ireland. James Corkendale, Stirlingshire. Alexander Carson, Ireland. George Palmes, Yorkshire. James Auld, Renfrewshire. John Campbell, Ayrshire.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Peripatetick Philosophy, to
John Jardine, Glasgow.
II. For the best Latin Themes, to
James Corkendale, Stirlingshire. John Brown, Glasgow.
III. For the best Essays on the Evidences from Reason for the Goodness of God, to
James Corkendale, Stirlingshire. George Palmes, Yorkshire. Hugh Kennedy, Ireland.
IV. For the best Essays on the Nature and Comparative Value of those things upon which Human Happiness depends, to
Ralph Wardlaw, Glasgow. John Brown, „
V. For the best Essays on Natural Rights, as distinguished from those that are Adventitious, to
James Corkendale, Stirlingshire. George Palmes, Yorkshire. Andrew Taylor, Stirlingshire.
VI. For the best Accounts of the Doctrine of the Stoicks concerning the Summum Bonum, to
John Brown, Glasgow. John M'Gill, Ayrshire.
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The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS were adjudged—
I. For the best Essay on the difference between Prose and Poetry, executed during the Vacation, to
Archibald Nisbet, Lanarkshire.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects, prescribed and executed this Session.
First Division.
Hugh Kerr, Ayrshire. Gregory Watt, Birmingham. James Templeton, Ayrshire. William Patrick, Stirlingshire. Henry Kennedy, Ireland. James Robison, Stirlingshire. Joshua Field, Yorkshire.
Second Division.
Francis Clason, London.
John Dunlop, Glasgow.
James Lister, ,,
John Stewart, Ireland.
George Meek, Stirlingshire.
Matthew Shaw, Glasgow.
Sir James Colquhoun, Edinburgh.
Samuel Allen, Ireland.
III. For the best Essay on Abstraction and Generalisation, to
Ralph Wardlaw, Glasgow. James Corkendale, Stirlingshire. Gregory Watt, Birmingham.
IV. For the best Profession at the Black Stone Examination, to
James Robison, Stirlingshire.
V. For the best Publick Theme, to
Gregory Watt, Birmingham.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged — I. For the best Translation, in Verse, of the Clouds of Aristophanes, to
Thomas Campbell, Glasgow.
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II. For the best Critical Essay on the First Book of Homer's Iliad, to
James Corkendale, Stirlingshire.
III. For the best Translations, in Verse and Prose, of certain select passages of Aeschylus, to
Gregory Watt, Birmingham.
IV. For the best Translation, in Verse, of the first Chorus of the Choephorae of Aeschylus, to
Thomas Campbell, Glasgow.
V. For Propriety of Conduct, and Exemplary Diligence, during the Session, to
William Ballingall, Kinross-shire.
Matthew Shaw, Glasgow.
Francis Clason, London.
George Blackwell, Glasgow.
William Wilson, Paisley.
Robert Boyle, Glasgow.
John Nimmo, ,,
James Hutcheson, Hamilton.
Robert Nimmo, Glasgow.
William Freeland, „
James Oswald, ,,
John Cunningham, Port-Glasgow.
John Oswald, Glasgow.
Alexander Douglass, Dumfries-shire.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Religious Institutions of the Romans, to
Joseph Finlayson, Glasgow.
II. For the best Translations from Latin into English, to
James Robison, Stirlingshire. John Oswald, Glasgow. John Scot, „
John Brown, „ Alexander Campbell, Jamaica. John Young, Glasgow. E
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III. For the best Translations from English into Latin, to
Ludovic Houstoun, Renfrewshire. John Nimmo, Glasgow. James Dennistoun, Glasgow. Joseph Amory, West-Indies.
IV. For the best Latin Verses, entitled " Afri Lamentatio in Servitutem Abrepti," to
John Nimmo, Glasgow. Alexander M'Arthur, Argyleshire.
V. For the best Translation in Verse of Claudian's Epithala- mium on the Marriage of Honorius, to
Thomas Campbell, Glasgow.
VI. For Excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
James Oswald, Glasgow.
John Nimmo, ,,
Thomas Rose, Aberdeenshire.
VII. For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
James M'Rindell, Glasgow. John Dick, ,,
John M'Dougald, „ John Nimmo, „
Robert Nimmo, „
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY 2, 1796.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Lord Rector, Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many respectable gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged: I. For the best Essay on the Pelagian Controversy, to Andrew Mitchell, A.M., Airshire.
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II. For the best Essay on Electricity, to
James Corkendale, Stirlingshire.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Archibald Livingston, A.M., Stirlingshire.
Prizes given from a Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, Esq., were adjudged —
I. For the best Sermon, to
Andrew Mitchell, A.M., Airshire.
II. For the best Translation from the Greek, to
Gregory Watt, Birmingham.
Prizes were also given for the best Latin Orations, delivered in *the Common Hall, to
George Palmes, Yorkshire. James Corkendale, Stirlingshire. Alexander Carson, A.M., Ireland.
At the same time were distributed Prizes to Students of the MATHEMATICK, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
The Prizes of the MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
I. Seniores.
James Templeton, Airshire. Francis Clason, London. Henry Simson, Ireland. George Penrose, ,,
II. Juniores.
William Houstoun, Renfrewshire.
John Nimmo, Glasgow.
Ludovic Houstoun, Renfrewshire.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged — I. For the best Latin Themes, to
James Templeton, Airshire.
William Moore, Ireland.
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II. For the best Illustration of the Arguments for the Goodness of the Supreme Being, to
Gregory Watt, Birmingham. James Lister, Glasgow.
III. For a Poetical Essay on the Goodness of God, to
William Drummond, Ireland.
IV. For the best Essays on the Origin of Polytheism, to
John Dunmore Napier, Stirlingshire. Henry Kennedy, Ireland.
V. For the best Essays on the Natural Laws of Succession among Descendants, to
Samuel Allen, Ireland. Francis Clason, London.
VI. For the best Essays on Justice, in the sense in which it was understood by the Ancient Philosophers, to
James Templeton, Airshire. William Moore, Ireland.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Illustration of the Peripatetick Division of the Intellectual Habits, executed during the Vacation by the Students of the former Session, to
James Templeton, Airshire.
II. For the best Essay on the Socratick Dialogue, with a Specimen in the manner of Socrates, executed also during the vacation, to
John Brown, Glasgow. Gregory Watt, Birmingham.
III. For the best Specimens of Composition on Various- Subjects, prescribed and executed during the Course of this. Session, to
First Division. Hugh Thomson, Kilmarncck. William Stirling, Glasgow. Robert Boyle, „
William Freeland, ,, John Roxburgh, Hamilton. Samuel Walker, Yorkshire. William Lamb, Lanarkshire.
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Second Division.
William Wilson, Paisley. Thomas Easton, Stirlingshire. George Blackwell, Glasgow. David Blackadder, Dumbartonshire. Alexander Campbell, Argyllshire.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged — I. For the best Translations of the First Book of Homer's Iliad, in Verse, to
Hugh Kennedy, Ireland.
James Lister, Glasgow.
IF. For the best Translation of the same Book, in Prose, to John Brown, Glasgow.
III. For the best Poetical Translations of the Choephorae of Aeschylus, to
Thomas Campbell, Glasgow. Gregory Watt, Birmingham.
IV. For the best Critical Examination of the Choephorae, to
Gregory Watt, Birmingham.
V. For the best Account of the Principle upon which Long Vowels and Diphthongs are, in certain cases, estimated as Short, in Greek Metres, to
James Corkendale, Stirlingshire.
VI. For the best Translations, in Verse, of a Chorus in the Medea of Euripides, to
Gregory Watt, Birmingham. Thomas Campbell, Glasgow.
VII. For Exemplary Conduct, and Eminence in the Prosecution of Study during the Session, to
George Blackwell, Glasgow.
William Freeland, ,,
William Lamb, Lanarkshire.
John Nimmo, Glasgow.
James Oswald, „
John Oswald, ,,
John Hodgson, Lanarkshire.
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Colin Campbell, Glasgow. William Bogle, Lanarkshire. Devonshire Penrose, Ireland. Michael Stirling, Perthshire. James Baird, Renfrewshire.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged — I. For the best Essays on the Beauties of Language, to
Archibald Livingston, A.M., Stirlingshire.
Joseph Finlayson, Glasgow.
John Graham, A.M., Glasgow.
It. For the best Account of the Rank and Duties of Roman Magistrates, to
John Muir, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translations from Latin into English, to
William Agur, Glasgow. Colin Douglas, „
IV. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
John Young, Glasgow.
V. For Excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
Colin Campbell, Glasgow. Patrick Cumin, ,,
Robert Bell, William M'Aulay, „
VI. For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
James Walker, Stirlingshire. Colin Campbell, Glasgow. William Bruce, Stirlingshire.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY i, 1797.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
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Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged: L For the best Essay on the Rise and Progress of the Reforma- tion, during the Sixteenth Century, to
Christopher Greig, Fifeshire.
II. For the best Historical and Philosophical Account of the Application of the Barometer to the Mensuration of Heights, to
David Warden, A.M., Ireland.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
James Chapman, Stirlingshire.
The Gartmore Gold Medal, for the best Account of the Pro- gress and Nature of the Roman Constitution, from the foundation of the City to the death of the Gracchi, was adjudged to Thomas Jackson, Dumfries-shire.
Prizes given from a Donation of the late James Coulter, Esq., were adjudged —
I. For the best Lecture on Matt. vii. 24-29, to
Robert Douglas, Stirlingshire.
II. For the best Account of the Philosophical Doctrines in Cicero's Fifth Book of Tusculan Questions, to
Hugh Ker, Airshire.
III. For the best Translation of Cicero's Dialogue on Old Age, to
William Ballingall, Fifeshire.
Prizes were also given for the best Latin Orations composed for the Common Hall, to
George Meek, M.A., Falkirk. Francis Clason, London.
A Prize in the ANATOMY CLASS, for a Dissertation on Hernia, was adjudged to
Andrew Ure, Glasgow.
At the same time were distributed Prizes to Students of the MATHEMATICK, NATURAL PHILOSOPHY, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
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The Prizes of the MATHEMATICK CLASS were adjudged, to
I. Senior -es,
Hugh Kerr, Airshire. William Freeland, Glasgow. John Oswald, „
George Waddell, Stirlingshire. Thomas Greer, Ireland. James Oswald, Glasgow.
II. Juniores,
Samuel Stephenson, Ireland.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were adjudged:
I. For General Eminence during the Session, to
Samuel Wylie, Ireland. Francis Clason, London. David Warden, A.M., Ireland. William Wilson, Ireland.
II. For the best Essays on the Mechanical Powers, to
Samuel Wylie, Ireland. William Stewart, Paisley.
III. For the best Public Theme, to
Francis Clason, London.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Latin Themes, to
Hugh Ker, Airshire. William Wilson, Paisley.
II. For the best Illustration of the Argument for the Existence of a Supreme Being, from the Evidences of Design in the Works of Nature, to
Hugh Ker, Airshire. John Roxburgh, Hamilton. William Freeland, Glasgow.
III. For the best Essays on the Nature and Operations of the Moral Faculty, to
Thomas Easton, Stirlingshire. Richard Gouldsmith. London.
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IV. For the best Essays on the Right to Property acquired by Occupancy, to
William Freeland, Glasgow. Andrew Hamilton, ,,
V. For the best Illustration of the Cardinal Virtues, to
John Wallace, Glasgow. Hugh Tomson, Kilmarnock.
The Prizes of the LOGIGK CLASS, proposed at the end of last Session, and executed during the Vacation, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on Personal Merit, to
Hugh Tomson, Kilmarnock.
For the best Abridgement of Mr. Addison's Papers in the Spectator on the Pleasures of the Imagination, to Hugh Tomson, Kilmarnock.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition on Various Sub- jects prescribed during the Session, and for distinguished Eminence in the general business of the Class, to
The Hon. Charles Kinnaird, London.
James Hutcheson, Hamilton.
John Oswald, Glasgow.
James Walker, Stirlingshire.
Francis Popham, Somersetshire.
James Oswald, Glasgow.
John Nimmo, „
Francis Steel, Airshire.
Thomas Rose, Glasgow.
John Allen, Northumberland.
John Young, Glasgow.
James Young, „
Michael Stirling, Perthshire.
John Stenhouse, Glasgow.
John Eyre, York.
Lewis Houstoun, Renfrewshire.
John Hodson, Lanarkshire.
John Donaldson, Airshire.
Colin Douglas, Glasgow.
III. For the best Essay on the Fallacies of the Senses, to
John M'Donald, Glasgow.
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The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Translation of the Medea of Euripides, execut- ed during the Vacation, as prescribed to the Students of last Session, to
William Stewart, Paisley.
II. For the best Translation of the Characters of Theophrastus, executed during the Vacation, to
James Hutcheson, Hamilton.
III. For the best Translation of the i4ch Olympick of Pindar, in Latin Verse, to
The Hon. Charles Kinnaird, London.
IV. For the best Translation of the same Olympick in English Verse, to
Ralph Wardlaw, Glasgow.
V. For the best Translation of the same Ode in Prose, to
James Hutcheson, Hamilton.
VI. For the best Translation of a Chorus in the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles, in English Verse, to
Hugh Tomson, Kilmarnock.
VII. For the best Translation of the same Chorus in Prose, to
John Graham, Killearn.
VIII. For Exemplary Conduct in the Publick Class, and Eminence in the Prosecution of Study, during the Session, to
John Hodson, Lanarkshire. William Bogle, ,, Michael Stirling, Perthshire. Robert M'Kechnie, Paisley. Charles Logan, Airshire. Hugh Bone, ,,
Patrick Tennent, Glasgow. William Banks, ,,
John Pollock, ,,
William G. Mack, Lanarkshire. George Stirling, Glasgow. James Turnbull, Lanarkshire.
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The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged—
I. For the best Inquiry into the Nature of Figurative Language, to
Thomas Easton, Stirlingshire.
II. For the best Account of the Domestic Manners of the Romans, to
Peter Aitkin, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
John Lockhart, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Translation from Latin into English, to
John Donaldson, Airshire. John Pollock, Glasgow.
V. For Excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
Patrick Tennent, Glasgow.
VI. For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
Hugh Bone, Airshire. John Pollock, Glasgow. Wm. Mack, Lanarkshire.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1798.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the .University, and of many reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Historical View of Theological Opinions entertained by Reformers during the sixteenth and seventeenth Centuries, to
Christopher Greig, Fifeshire.
II. For the best Essay on the Construction of the Pump, to
Hugh Ker, Airshire.
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III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to John Muir, A.M., Glasgow.
Prizes given from a Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, Esq., were adjudged —
I. For the best Sermon on 2nd Timothy iii. 4, to
Robert Douglas, Kilpatrick.
II. For the best Essay on Lord Bacon's Idols or Prejudices, to
William Freeland, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translation of Xenophon's Defence of Socrates, to
Alexander Macarthur, Argyllshire.
Prizes were also given for the best LATIN ORATIONS delivered in the Common Hall, to
James Templeton, Airshire. Hugh Ker,
A Prize in the ANATOMY CLASS,
For the best Essay on the Theory and Cure of the Cataract, to James Tennant, Lanarkshire.
A Prize in the CIVIL HISTORY CLASS, For the best Essay on the Government of Sparta, to John Oswald, Glasgow.
At the same time were distributed Prizes to the Students of the MATHEMATICK, NATURAL PHILOSOPHY, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, -and HUMANITY CLASSES.
The MATHEMATICAL PRIZES were adjudged —
I. In the Senior Cfass, to
Hugh Ker, Airshire. William Freeland, Glasgow
II. In \\\e Junior C/ass, to
James Walker, Falkirk. John Craig, Airshire. William Drummond, Ireland.
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Samuel Caldwell, Ireland. Duncan Blair, Balfron. John Sym, Stirlingshire.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were adjudged—- For general eminence during the Session, to
Hugh Ker, Airshire. James Templeton, Airshire. William Freeland, Glasgow. William Lamb, Lanarkshire. Thomas Grier, Ireland. James M'Crindell, Glasgow. Patrick M 'Master, Stranraer.
The Prizes in the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For exemplary Conduct in the Class, and for Eminence in the prosecution of Study during the Session, to
James Hutchison, Hamilton. John Hodgson, Lanarkshire. John Brown, Argyllshire. Michael Stirling, Perthshire. Alexander M'Arthur, Argyllshire. James Walker, Falkirk. Francis Steel, Airshire. John Eyre, York.
II. For the best Exercises read in the Class on different Subjects presented during the Session, to
James Hutchison, Hamilton. John Brown, Argyllshire. Alexander M 'Arthur, Argyllshire. Francis Steill, Airshire.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS, proposed at the end of the last Session, and executed during the Vacation —
I. For the best Essay on the Principles of Classification, and their connection with Reasoning, to
Colin Dcuglas, Glasgow.
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II. For the best Essay on the Limits and Laws of Fiction in Epick Poetry, to
James Hutchison, Hamilton.
III. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Reasoning, Taste, and Criticism, prescribed during this Session, and for distinguished Eminence in the general business of the Class, to
John White, Paisley. Hugh Bone, Kirkmichael. Charles White, England. David Snodgrass, Dreghorn. William Gordon Mack, Airdrie. Robert Richardson, Stirling. John Willock, Riccartown. Thomas Ballingal, Fifeshire. Robert Buchanan, Stirling. George Moncrief, Edinburgh.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged — For the best Translation, in verse, of two Choruses from the -Clouds of Aristophanes, to
William H. Drummond, Ireland.
II. For the best Translation of the same Choruses, in prose, to
Alexander Telfer, Lanarkshire.
III. For the best Essay on the Optative Processes, recognised in the Structure, and Phraseologies of the Greek Language, to
Alexander Carson, Ireland.
IV. For Exemplary Conduct in the Publick Class, and Eminence in the prosecution of Study during the Session, to
Robert Richardson, Stirling. William Parker, Glasgow. William G. Mack, Lanarkshire. John Donaldson, Airshire. Patrick Tennent, Glasgow. John Pollok, „
William Pollok, George Stirling, „ Thomas M'Kenzie, Galloway.
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John Riddell, Glasgow.
John Finlay, „
Daniel Fisher, Stirling.
Robert Dunlop, Airshire.
Dugald M'Gibbon, Argyllshire
Andrew Campbell, Airshire.
Robert Finlay, Glasgow.
David Ran. Dickson, Peebles-shire.
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Translations of Latin into English, to
Alexander Carson, A.M., Ireland. Hugh Bone, Galloway. Thomas Ballingal, Fifeshire. William G. Mack, Lanarkshire.
II. For the best Translation of English into Latin, to
John Pollok, Glasgow. John White, Paisley. Patrick Tennent, Glasgow.
III. For the best Essay on Poetical Composition, to
J. Donaldson, Airshire.
IV. For the best Essays on Epick Poetry, to
W. H. Drummond, Ireland. J. Donaldson, Airshire.
V. For Excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
Colin Smith, Campbeltown. Donald Cuthbertson, Glasgow. Jo. Finlay, „
"VI. For exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
Andrew Russell, Renfrewshire. Dugald Macgibbon, Inveraray. George Dick, Glasgow. James Ramsay, Airshire. John Finlay, Glasgow. John Wilson, Paisley.
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VII. For the best English Verses, to
James Clason, Lanarkshire. W. H. Drummond, Ireland.
VIII. For the best Translations of Buchanan's Psalms, to
David Fleming, Glasgow. John White, Paisley.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1799.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbour- hood.
Two Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Invention and Improvement of Telescopes, to
William Freeland, Glasgow.
II. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Joseph Finlayson, Glasgow.
THE GARTMORE GOLD MEDAL,
For the best Account of the State of the Roman Government from the death of the Gracchi to the death of Augustus, to Robert Douglas, Stirlingshire.
Prizes given from a Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, were adjudged —
I. For the best Lecture on the History of the Temptation, Matthew iv. chapter, to
Mathew Grahame, Glasgow.
II. For the best Account of the Epicurean Philosophy, to
Alexander M'Arthur, Argyllshire.
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III. For the best Translation of the Fifth Book of Cicero de Finibus, to
Thomas Ballingall, Glasgow.
IV. A Prize in the ANATOMY CLASS, For the best Essay on Fractures, to
Andrew Cooper, Lanarkshire.
Prizes were also given for the best LATIN ORATIONS, composed for the Common Hall, to
Alexander M'Arthur, Argyllshire. Francis Steel, Airshire.
At the same time were distributed Prizes to Students of the MATHEMATICK, NATURAL PHILOSOPHY, ETHICK, LOGICK, GREEK, and HUMANITY CLASSES.
The Prizes for the SECOND MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
James Walker, Stirlingshire. John Craig, Airshire.
Those of the FIRST MATHEMATICAL CLASS, to
i Seniores.
John Jefferys, Worcestershire. Gilbert Wright, Glasgow. John Whiteside, Ireland. David Murray Snodgrass, Airshire. James Phillips, Ireland. 2. Junior es.
William Pollock, Glasgow. Thomas Edington, „
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were adjudged — For general eminence during the Session, to
James Walker, Stirlingshire.
John Craig, Airshire.
James Ritchie, Air.
John Sym, Stirlingshire.
John Duncan, Ireland.
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The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the two best Essays on the Immortality of the Soul, to
Thomas Millar, Ireland. John Donaldson, Airshire.
II. Prizes were also given for General Eminence during the Session, to
Robert Richardson, Stirling. John Donaldson, Airshire. Thomas Millar, Ireland.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS, proposed at the end of last Session, and executed during the Vacation, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Influence of Attention on the other Powers of the Mind, to
John Donaldson, Ballantrae.
II. For the best Essay on Figurative Language, to
John Donaldson, Ballantrae.
III. The Prizes for the best Specimens of Composition, on various Subjects prescribed to the Students of this Session, and for distinguished Eminence in the General Business of the Class, to
David Davis, Carmarthenshire. Alexander Blair, London. John Ross, Yorkshire. Charles Logan, Kirkmichael. Lant Carpenter, Worcestershire. John Whitelaw, Bothwel. George Stirling, Glasgow. Patrick Tennent, „ William Poole, Cumbertrees. David Coulter, Stranraer. Archibald M'Ewen, Argyllshire.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Translation, in Verse, of a Chorus in the Choephorae of ^Eschylus, to
James Smith, Glasgow.
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II. For the best Essay on the Interrogative and Indefinite -application of the Relative Pronoun and Article, to
Robert Richardson, Stirling.
Ill For the best Essay on the Versification of Homer, to Alexander Blair, London.
IV. For Exemplary Conduct in the Publick Class, and Eminence in the Prosecution of Study, during the Session, to Patrick Tennent, Glasgow. Alexander Blair, London. William Glen, Airshire. William Poole, Annandale. John Riddell, Glasgow. Robert Findlay, ,, John Findlay, „ Robert Dunlop, Airshire. John Wilson, Paisley. William Cumin, Glasgow. Andrew Whyte, Paisley. William Robertson, Glasgow. Robert Black, Galloway. William Stewart, Airshire. James Kirkwood, Dumbartonshire. Mark Marshall, Stirlingshire.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged — L For the best Essay on Historical Composition, to John Donaldson, Airshire.
JI. For the best Translation from Latin into English, to David Coulter, Galloway. John Wilson, Paisley. Robert Findlay, Glasgow. Allan Fleming, „ Patrick Mitchel, Airshire.
III. For the best Translations from English into Latin, to John Wilson, Paisley. James Hoggan, Dumfries-shire. Archibald Hamilton, Glasgow.
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IV. For Excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to John Wilson, Paisley. Robert Findlay, Glasgow.
' V. For Excelling at the Examinations on Roman Antiquitie?, to John Wilson, Paisley. Robert Findlay, Glasgow.
VI. For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
John Wilson, Paisley. Robert Findlay, Glasgow. Robert Uunlop, Airshire. Thomas Haggart, Glasgow. Thomas M'Kenzie, Galloway.
VII. For the best Latin Verses, to
William Cumin, Glasgow. James Gray, Airshire.
VIII. For the best English Verses, to
Alexander M 'Arthur, Argyllshire.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1800.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Two Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged :
I. For the best Essay on the Figure of the Earth, to
William Freeland, Glasgow.
II. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
David Wilson, Glasgow.
Prizes given from a Donation by the late JAMES COULTER,. Esq., were adjudged—
I. For the best Sermon on Matthew xxii. 37, 38, to Andrew Hamilton, Glasgow.
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II. For the best Account of the Stoical System of Philosophy, .respecting the Summum Bonum, to
Thomas Ballingall, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translation of the Enchiridion of Epictetus, to
Alexander M 'Arthur, Argyllshire.
Prizes were also given for the best Latin Orations, composed for the Common Hall, to
Thomas Millar, Ireland. Joseph Maxwell, Georgia.
The Prizes of the MATHEMATICAL CLASSES were adjudged — For General Eminence during the Session, to
Second Class.
Robert Boyle, Lanarkshire. Lant Carpenter, Birmingham.
First Class — Seniores.
Hutcheson M'Fadyen, Ireland. John Paul, Ireland. William Poole, Dumfries-shire. Andrew Malcom, Ireland.
First Class — -Juniores.
Archibald Johnston, Port-Glasgow. William Orr, Ireland.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were adjudged :
For Exemplary Behaviour, and Assiduity in the Business of the Class, to
William John Stavely, Ireland. John Whiteside, „
Thomas Millar, „
Hugh Bone, Airshire. Gilbert Wright, Glasgow.
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The Prizes in the ETHIC CLASS were adjudged—
I. For the best Exercises, read in the Class during the Session, to
Lant Carpenter, Birmingham. Alexander Blair, London.
III. For Eminence in Translation, in the Public Class, during the Session, to
Alexander Blair, London. Lant Carpenter, Birmingham.
II. For General Merit and Eminence, in Answering in Exam inations, and in the other Business and Duties of the Class, to
John Ross, Rotheram, Yorkshire. Robert Boyle, Lanarkshire.
The Prizes of the LOGICK CLASS, for Exercises proposed at the end of last Session, and executed during the Vacation, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essays on Memory, and on the Means of its Culture, to
John Ross, Yorkshire. . Lant Carpenter, Birmingham.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Reasoning and of Taste, prescribed and executed during this Session, to
John Finlay, Glasgow. Thomas Mackenzie, Port-Patrick. James Smith, Glasgow. Richard Blair, London. John Riddel), Glasgow. Robert Findlay, ,, Alexander Higginson, London. Isaac Lodge Toms, Suffolk. James Russel, Glasgow. Edward S. Lees, Dublin. William E. Lees, „ David Ramsay, Kirkmichael.
I U. For the best Public Theme, to
Thomas Haggart, Glasgow.
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IV. For the best Appearance at the Public Examination, to John Riddell, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Translation, in Verse, of the Second Chorus of the Medea of Euripides, to
Alexander Blair, London.
II. For the best Translation, in Prose, of the same Chorus, to
Alexander Telfer, Lamington.
III. For the best Translation, in Verse, of the Third Chorus of the Medea, to
Alexander Blair, London.
IV. For the best Translation, in Prose, of the same Chorus, to
Archibald M'Ewen, Kilmartin.
V. For Propriety of Conduct, and General Eminence in the Business of the Course, during the Session, to
John Riddell, maj., Glasgow. John Finlay, „
Andrew Campbell, Kilmarnock. David Ramsay, Kirkmichael. Andrew Malcolm, Ireland. Edward S Lees, Dublin. John Wilson, Paisley. William Cumin, Glasgow. William Easton, Strathaven.
Andrew Whyte, Paisley. James Buchanan, Glasgow.
James Reid, ,,
Oliver G. Fehrszen, Cape of Good Hope.
John Riddell, min., Glasgow.
Robert Buchanan, „ f
William Boyd, Fen wick.
Mungo N. Campbell, Port-Glasgow.
Claud Marshall, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged— I. For the Camilliad, a Poem on the Recovery of Rome from Gauls, to
John Finlay, Glasgow.
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II. For the best Translation from Latin into English, to
Robert Findlay, Glasgow.
William Cumin, ,,
John Wilson, Paisley.
Thomas Haggart, Glasgow.
Thomas Mackenzie, Galloway.
David Ballingall, Glasgow.
William Liston, Linlithgowshire.
John Craigie, Glasgow.
O. G. Fehrszen, Cape of Good Hope.
William Smith, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
David Ballingall, Glasgow.
IV. For Latin Verses, and Exercises in Prosody, to
William Brownlee, Stirlingshire. Morris Pollock, Glasgow. John Richmond, Irvine.
V. For Excelling at the Examination on Roman Antiquities, to
James Angus, Glasgow. John Riddell,
VI. For excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
James M'Nair, Glasgow.
VII. For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
James Buchanan, Glasgow.
Robert Buchanan, „
O. G. Fehrszen, Cape of Good Hope.
James M'Nair, Glasgow.
John Riddell,
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1801.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
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One Silver Medal, given by the UNIVERSITY, was adjudged : For the best account of the beneficial effects of Christianity to the World, to
Alexander M* Arthur, Argyllshire.
THE GARTMORE GOLD MEDAL,
For the best Essay on the political effects resulting to Europe from the discovery of America, to
James Moor, Kilmarnock.
Prizes given from a Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, Esq. :
I. For the best Lecture on the Apostle Paul's discourse to the Athenians, Acts xvii. 22, to
William Freeland, Glasgow.
II. For the best Essay on " The Association of Ideas," to
Lant Carpenter, Birmingham.
III. For the best Translations of Cicero's first Oration against Catiline, to
William Liston, Linlithgowshire. David Coulter, Stranraer. John Wilson, Paisley.
Prizes for the best LATIN ORATIONS, delivered in the Common Hall, were adjudged to
Alexander Blair, London. David Davies, South Wales. Archibald M'Ewing, A.M., Argyllshire.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were adjudged to
Lant Carpenter, Birmingham. Robert Boyle, Lanarkshire. Charles Logan, Airshire. James Ramsay, „
The Prizes of the SECOND MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
Andrew Malcom, Ireland. «
Robert Findlay, Glasgow.
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Those of the First Class, to
I. Senior es.
John Ritchie, Airshire. Andrew Campbell, Airshire. John Davis, Ireland. David Ramsay, Airshire.
II. Juniores.
Robert Tennent, Glasgow. Alexander Garden, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For Superior Eminence, during the Session, in all the departments of the business of the Class, to
Robert Findlay, Glasgow.
II. For the best Exercises, read in the Class, during the Session, to
John Riddell, Glasgow. Andrew Malcom, Ireland.
III. For the best Translations of Cicero in the Class, during the Session to
John Finlay, Glasgow. John Davis, Ireland.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS, for the best specimens of Composition, on various subjects of Reasoning and of Taste, pre- scribed during the course of the Session, and for Distinguished Eminence in the general business of the Class, were adjudged to
John Wilson, Paisley.
Edward Reid, Ireland.
James Strange Butson, Ireland.
William Cumin, Glasgow.
William Horton Lloyd, Suffolk.
James Auld, Renfrewshire.
Olof Fehrszen, Cape of Good Hope.
James Currie, Stewarton.
Robert Anderson, Perthshire.
William Brounlee, Lanarkshire.
Andrew Symington, Paisley.
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For the best Essays on the Socratic Dialogue, to William Horton Lloyd, Suffolk. John Wilson, Paisley.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged—
I. For the best Critical Exercises on the 24th Book of Homer's Iliad, to
Alexander Blair, London. John Muir, Glasgow.
II. For the best Translation, in Verse, of a Chorus from the " Oedipus Tyrannus," to
Alexander Blair, London.
III. For the best Translation in Prose of the same Chorus, to
John Russel, Stirling.
IV. For the best Translation, in Verse, of another Chorus from the Oedipus Tyrannus, to
John Finlay, Glasgow.
V. For the best Translation in Prose, ot the same Chorus, to
Charles Herbert, Ireland.
VI. For Propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and Eminent Abili- ties, displayed during the whole of the Session, to
James Cifrrie, Ste war town. Mark Marshall, Baldernock. William Easton, Evandale. William Russel, Glasgow. William Boyd, Fenwick. James Buchanan, Glasgow. Mungo Campbell, Port-Glasgow. Robert Buchanan, Callander. William Reid, St. Quivox. Norman MacLeod, Essex. John Craigie, Glasgow. William Henderson, Kilmarnock. James Sample, Barbadoes. John Stirling, London. James W^hyte, Paisley. James Waddell, Govan.
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The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Roman Comitia, to
James Phillips, Ireland.
Archibald M'Ewing, A.M., Argyllshire.
David Ballingall, Glasgow.
II. For the best Translations from Latin into English, to
George James, Barbadoes. James Buchanan, Glasgow. John M'Call,
III. For the best Translations from English into Latin, to
David Ballingall, Glasgow.
Robert Anderson, Perthshire.
Archibald Rogerson.
O. G. Fehrszen, Cape of Good Hope.
Archibald Morton, Lanarkshire.
IV. For excelling at the Examination on Roman Antiquities, to
Robert Buchanan, Perthshire.
V. For the best Latin Verses, to
John Smith, Airshire. Andrew Tennant, Glasgow. Robert Thomson, Stirling.
VI. For Excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
John Craigie, Glasgow. William Reid, Airshire.
VII. For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
William Boyd, Airshire. John M'Call, Glasgow. Mungo Campbell, Greenock. William Barclay, Dumbartonshire. William Taylor, Glasgow. George James, Barbadoes. James Cooper, Dumbartonshire. William Wilson, Renfrewshire.
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GLASGOW COLLEGE, MAY i, 1802.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbour- hood.
Two Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged :
I. For the best Essay on the Tides, to
William Freeland, Glasgow.
II. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
^Eneas M'Kellar, Greenock.
Prizes given from a Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, Esq.
I. For the best Sermon on i Pet. i. 15, to
William Freeland, Glasgow.
II. For the best Essay on the Active Powers of Man, to
Andrew George Malcolm, A.M., Ireland.
III. For the best Translation of the Timon of Lucian, to
Archibald M'Ewing, A.M., Argyllshire.
ANATOMY.
A Prize was given for the best Essay on the Diseases of the Spine, to
John Nimmo, Glasgow.
Prizes for the best LATIN ORATIONS delivered in the Common Hall, were adjudged to
James Strange Butson, A.M., Ireland. Andrew George Malcolm, A.M., „
The Prizes of the SENIOR MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
Alexander Pollok, Airshire. Robert Tennent, Glasgow.
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Those of the JUNIOR MATHEMATICAL CLASS, to
1. Seniores.
James Ferguson, Ireland. I )avid Muir, ,.
James Barclay, Dysart. James Currie, Stewartown.
2. Juniores.
Maurice Pollok, Glasgow. Thomas Reid, Ireland.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were adjudged to
Andrew George Malcolm, A.M., Ireland. f Robert Findlay, A.M., Glasgow. | John Davies, A.M., Ireland. William Parker, Airshire. Charles Robb, Stirlingshire.
The Prizes of the ETHIC CLASS were adjudged to William Horton Lloyd, Suffolk. John Wilson, Paisley. William Cumin, Glasgow. Andrew Symington, Paisley. George Hay, Ireland. Robert Anderson, Perthshire.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Analysis of the Faculty of Imagination, pre- scribed at the end of last Session, to
John Wilson, Paisley.
Edward Reid, Ireland.
Andrew George Malcolm, Ireland.
II. The Prizes for the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Reasoning and of Taste, prescribed during the course of the present Session, and for distinguished eminence and proficiency, in the general business of the Class, were adjudged, in the following order of merit, to
James Ledlie, Ireland. John Campbell, Cardross. Robert Buchanan, Callander.
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William Boyd, Finnick. Samuel Stirling, Campsie. John Richmond, Irvine. Mungo Campbell, Port-Glasgow. Robert Bennet, Ireland. James Buchanan, Glasgow.. James Aird, Lowdon. Alexander Russel, Stirling. David Ballingall, Glasgow.
For the best Solution of the celebrated Dilemma of Protagoras and Euathlus, to
James Ledlie, Ireland.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged : —
I. For a Translation in Verse, of the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles, to
Alexander Blair, London.
II. For the best Translation of the Alcibiades secundus of Plato, to
Archibald M'Ewing, Argyllshire.
III. For the best Critical Essays on the First Book of Homer's Iliad, to
Henry Anderson, Stirlingshire. John Wilson, Paisley.
IV. For the best Translation in Verse of a Chorus from the Clouds o^ Aristophanes, to
William Brownlee, Lanarkshire.
V. For the best Translation in Prose of the same Chorus, to
William Easton, Lanarkshire.
VI. For Propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and Eminent Abili- ties, displayed during the whole of the Session, to
William Boyd, Airshire. Archibald Morton, Lanarkshire. James Ledlie, Ire'and. Robert Bennet, „ James Couper, Stirlingshire. William Reid, Airshire. John Smith, ,,
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Samuel Ferguson, Ireland.
William Ewing, Glasgow.
Campbell Robertson, Stirlingshire.
John M'Call, Glasgow.
William Wilson, Paisley.
Andrew Tennent, Glasgow.
Michael Russell, Stirlingshire.
Thomas Glas Sandeman^ Glasgow.
Robert Neilson, Glasgow. j John Glassford Hopkirk, Glasgow. ( John Dunlop, Greenock.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Translation from Latin into English, to
Thomas Miller, A.M., Ireland. James Phillips, ,,
O. G. Fehrzen, Cape of Good Hope. John Steel, Lanarkshire.
II. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
John Couper, Stirlingshire.
III. For the best Essays, giving an account of the Patria Potestas, among the Romans, to
James Phillips, Ireland. Thomas Miller, A.M., Ireland. David Ballingall, Glasgow. Charles Herbert, Ireland. Robert Bennet, ,, Daniel Macbeth, Lanarkshire.
IV. For excelling at the examination on Roman Antiquities, to
William Ewing, Glasgow. John Hamilton, Lanarkshire. Michael Russel, Stirlingshire.
V. For excelling at an Examination in the Private Humanity Class, to
Campbell Robertson, Stirlingshire.
VI. For excelling at the Blackstone Examination, to
John Macall, Glasgow. John Heenan, Ireland.
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VII. For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
William Wilson, Renfrewshire.
William Ewing, Glasgow.
Michael Russel, Stirlingshire.
John Harvey, Renfrewshire.
Jacob Runnels, Island of St. Thomas.
Alexander Macfarlane, Hebrides.
John Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
VIII. For the best Latin Verses, to
Thomas G. Sandeman, Glasgow.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, 2nd MAY, 1803.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made, in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Socinian Controversy, to
Daniel Wilkie, Rutherglen.
II. For the best Essay on the Theory and Construction of the Common Pump, to
Andrew George Malcolm, A.M., Ireland.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Archibald Telfer, Lanarkshire.
The GARTMORE GOLD MEDAL was adjudged —
For the best Essay on the Advantages to be derived to Great Britain and Ireland, from the Union of these Kingdoms, to Hugh Moffat Norris, London.
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Prizes given from a Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, Esq. —
I. For the best Lecture on i Cor. xiii. 1-8, to
William Freeland, Glasgow.
II. For the best Essay on the Causes and Phenomena of the Wind, to
William Freeland, Glasgow.
Prizes for the best LATIN ORATIONS, delivered in the Common Hall, to
John Wilson, Paisley. William H. Lloyd, Suffolk.
The Prizes of the Senior MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
John Ritchie, Air. Morrice Pollok, Glasgow. James Currie, Airshire.
Those of \hejunior MATHEMATICAL CLASS, to
1. Seniores.
Charles Herbert, Ireland. Archibald Morton, Lanarkshire. James Ledlie, Ireland. Thomas Jardin, Ireland. Niel Somerville, Glasgow.
2. Junior es.
Charles Gray, Ireland.
John M'Caul, Glasgow.
George Alex. Stevenson, Ireland.
Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were adjudged to
Andrew Symington, Paisley. Alexander Pollock, Airshire. Robert Adams, Ire'and. William H. Lloyd, Suffolk. William Easton, Evandale.
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The Prizes of the ETHICK CLASS were adjudged to Robert Buchanan, Callender. James C. Ledlie, Ireland. James Aird, Stewarton. Archibald Rogerson, Cumnock. William Boyd, Fenwick. John Campbell, Cardross. John Richmond, Irvine.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on Imitation, as a principle in the Fine Arts, prescribed at the end of last Session, to
William Leechman Taylor, Glasgow.
II. The Prizes for the best Specimens of Composition, on various Subjects of Reasoning and Taste, prescribed and executed during the course of the present Session, and for distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class, were adjudged to
James Couper, Baldernock.
Robert Burns, Mauchline.
Robert Henry, Ireland.
Robert Rayner Young, Glasgow.
William Dun Barclay, Kirkintilloch.
Joseph Lowry, Ireland.
William Muir, Glasgow.
John Harvey, Kilpatrick.
George Spence, London.
David Logan, W. Kilpatrick.
John Johnston, Ireland.
James White, Paisley.
William Ewing, Glasgow.
Thomas Charretie, London.
Michael Russel, Stirlingshire.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged—;
I. For the best Translation, in Verse, of a Chorus from the Choephorae of ^Eschylus, to
John Richmond, Irvine.
II. For the best Translation, in Prose, of the same Chorus, to
John Monteith, Houston.
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III. For the best Translation in Verse, of another Chorus from the Choephorae, to
James Airds, Stewarton.
IV. For the best Translations, in Prose, of the same Chorus, to
Andrew Symington, Paisley. John Monteith, Houston.
V. For Propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and Eminent Abilities- displayed during the whole of the Session, to
William Wilson, Paisley. William Reid, St. Quivox. Robert Burns, Mauchline. William Barclay, Cadder. Thomas Sandeman, Glasgow. John M'Caul, Glasgow. Campbell Robertson, Gargunnock. John G. Hopkirk, Glasgow. James Carlisle, Paisley. Robert Smith, Kilmaurs. William Robertson, Rothesay. John Hamilton, Glasgow. Thomas Robertson, Glasgow. Robert Ralston, Paisley. Gavin Fullerton, Dairy. Andrew Glen, Lochwinnoch.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged— For the best Translations from Latin into English, to
Robert Bennet, Ireland. And. G. Malcom, A.M., Ireland. Thomas Charretie, London. James Ledlie, Ireland. William Lockhart, Glasgow. T. G. Sandeman, ,,
John Hamilton, Lanarkshire. Samuel Wilson, Glasgow. Robert Muir, Kilmarnock.
II. For the best Translations from English into Latin, tc George Monteith, Houston.
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III. For excelling at the Examination on Roman Antiquities, to
John Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
IV. For excelling at the Blackstone Examination, to
John Hamilton, Lanarkshire. T. G Sandeman, Glasgow. Robert Neilson, „
John Hopkirk, ,,
V. For exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
John Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
T. G. Sandeman, Glasgow.
Robert Neilson, ,,
Jacob Runnels, Island of St. Thomas.
Campbell Robertson, Stirlingshire.
Richard Fulk S. Greville, Hampshire.
Alexander Buchanan, Glasgow.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1804.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this city and neighbourhood.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the controversy with regard to future punishments, to
Andrew George Malcolm, A.M., Ireland.
II. For the best Essay on the most approved methods of finding the Latitude at Sea, lo
Robert Adams, A.M., Ireland.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
John Willock, Airshire.
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Prizes given from the Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, Esq.
I. For the best Sermon on Mat. xxii. 39, " The second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself," to
Thomas Easton, Strathblane.
Andrew George Malcolm, A.M., Ireland
II. For the best account of the Analytic and Synthetic methods of Investigation, to
Robert Buchanan, Perthshire.
III. For the best Translation of Cicero's Somnium Scipionis et Paradoxa, to
James White, Paisley.
Prizes for the best LATIN ORATIONS, delivered in the Common Hall, to
James Couper, Glasgow. William Boyd, Airshire.
The Prizes of the Senior MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
A. Symington, Renfrewshire. James Couper, Glasgow.
Those of fa&Junior MATHEMATICAL CLASS, to
1. Seniores.
William Turner, Newcastle. M. Adam, Greenock. George Haig, South Carolina. George Spence, London. Geo. C. Monteath, Houston. John Kyle, South Carolina. John Johnston, Ireland.
2. Juniores.
A. Alexander, Glasgow. William Kidston, Nova Scotia. William Wilson, Hawkhead.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were adjudged to
Archibald Morton, Cambusnethan. David Moore, A.M., Ireland. Archibald Rogerson, A.M., Airshire.
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Robert Bennett, A.M., Ireland. Thomas Jardine, A.M., „ John Craig, A.M , ,,
The Prizes in the ETHIC CLASS were adjudged to Michael Russell, Stirlingshire. John Harvie, Dumbartonshire. Joseph Lovvry, Ireland. George Forsyth, ,, John Steele, Lanarkshire. John Kell, America. William Dunn Barclay, Cadder.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Reflex Sense of Beauty, prescribed at the end of the last Session, to
Michael Russel, Stirlingshire. William Dunn Barclay, Cadder.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition on Various Subjects of Reasoning and Taste, prescribed and executed during the course of the present Session, and for distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class, to
William Hogg, Air.
William Hamilton, Glasgow.
James Carlisle, Paisley.
William Turner, Newcastle.
John M 'Caul, Glasgow.
John Gibb, Bothwell.
John Moorhead, Ireland.
James Runnels, Island of St. Thomas.
Campbell Robertson, Gargunnock.
Francis Somerveil, Glasgow.
John Glasford Hopkirk, Glasgow.
John Dunlop, Greenock.
David Dunlop, Airshire.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged — I. For the best translation, in verse, of the Military Fragments of Tyrtaeus, to
John Richmond, Irvine.
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II. For the best Translation, in Verse, of a Chorus from the Medea of Euripides, to
Andrew George Malcolm, A.M., Ireland.
III. For the best Translation, in Prose, of a scene from the Medea, to
William Hogg, Ayr.
IV. For Propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and Eminent Abilities, displayed during the whole of the Session, to
Samuel Herron, Ireland.
Campbell Robertson, Gargunnock.
James Carlisle, Paisley. John Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
Gavin Fullarton, Dairy.
William Douglas, Ireland. John MacBeath, Green ock.
John Russel, Hamilton.
Daniel M'Beth, Lanarkshire.
John Fleming, Glasgow.
Andrew Baillie, Dalziell.
James Alexander, Girvan.
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged — I. For the best Account of the Distinctions of Ranks among the Romans, to
James C. Ledlie, Ireland.
IT. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to James Monteath, Renfrewshire.
III. For the best Translations from Latin into English, to
Andrew Alexander, Glasgow.
John Monteith, A.M., Renfrewshire.
Tho. G. Sandeman, Glasgow.
Hugh Wallace,
James Monteath, Renfrewshire.
IV. For the best Latin Verses, to
Thomas Hamilton, Glasgow. James Graham, ,,
James Ure, ,,
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V. For exemplary Diligence and Behaviour, to Alex. Buchanan, Glasgow. Gavin Fullarton, Dairy. James Russel, Glasgow. And. Galloway, „ Wm. Austin, „
And. Wilson, „
John Russel, Hamilton. Wm. Gray, Glasgow. Somersal M'Kechnie, West Indies.
Vf. For excelling at the Blackstone Examination, to Daniel Macbeth, Lanarkshire. James Russel, Glasgow. John Russel, Hamilton.
VII. For excelling at the Examination on Roman Antiquities, to
James Russel, Glasgow. Alexander Buchanan, Glasgow. Gavin Fullarton, Dairy. James Edington, Glasgow.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1805.
rl his day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made, in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous Meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Two Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Evidence from Miracles for the Truth of Christianity, to
James Crawford Ledlie, A.M., Ireland.
II. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
George Haig, South Carolina.
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THE GARTMORK GOLD MEDAL,
For the best System of Defence for Great Britain, in the present state of Europe, to
William Dunn Barclay, Lanarkshire.
Prizes given from a Donation of the late JAMES COULTER, Esq.
I. For the best Lecture on the first five verses of the i2th Chapter of the Epistle to the Romans, to
Thomas Easton, A.M., Stirlingshire.
II. For the best Account of the Systems which derive the Principle of Moral Approbation, from Reason, to
John Harvey, Renfrewshire.
III. For the best Translation of the Funeral Oration of Pericles, from Thucydides, to
George Cunningham Monteath, A.M., Renfrewshire.
Prizes given by the Rev. CLAUDE BUCHANAN, D.D., Vice- Provost of the College of Fort William in Bengal, etc., etc., etc.
I. One hundred pounds, for the best English Dissertation on the means of civilizing the Subjects of the British Empire in India, and for diffusing the Light of the Christian Religion throughout the Eastern World, to
The Rev. John Mitchell, A.M., Anderston.
II. Twenty-Five Pounds, for the best Latin Ode or Poem: subject, Collegium Bengalense, to
Alexander M'Arthur, Argyllshire.
Prizes for the best LATIN ORATIONS were adjudged to George Spence, A.M., London. William Dunn Barclay, Lanarkshire.
The Prizes of the Senior MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
George Haig, South Carolina. John M'Caul, Glasgow.
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Those of the Junior MATHEMATICAL CLASS, to
1. Seniores.
John Grenside, London. George Payne, Northampton. Henry Forster Burder, London. Henry Holland, Lancashire. John Dunlop, Greenock. William Hogg, Ayr. Robert Stewart, Ireland.
2. Juniores.
William Hunter, Glasgow. James Monteath, Renfrewshire.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS, for Propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and Ability during the whole Session, were adjudged to
John Steel, A.M., Shotts.
William Stewart Anderson, A. M., Greenock.
Matthew Adam, Ayrshire.
William Wilson, Paisley.
George Haig, South Carolina.
George Spence, A.M., London.
The Prizes of the MORAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were adjudged to
William Hogg, Ayr. William Turner, Newcastle. Samuel Butler, Ireland. Hugh Woods, „ James Watson, Glasgow. Robert Stewart, Ireland.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Causes of Diversity of Style in Composition, prescribed at the end of last Session, to
William Turner, Newcastle.
II. For the best Imitation of the Socratic Dialogue, to
Henry Forster Burder, London. Richard Ross, Monaghan.
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III. For the best Specimens of Composition on various subjects of Reasoning and Taste, prescribed and executed during the course of the present Session, and for Distinguished Eminence and Proficiency in the whole business of the Class, to
Henry Forster Burder, London. Joseph Fletcher, Chester. John Barr, Ayrshire. George Payne, Northampton. James Fergusson, Belfast. John M'Beth, Greenock. Gavin Fullarton, Ayrshire. Thomas Glas Sandeman, Glasgow. John Grenside, London. Thomas Chrystie, Glasgow. John Hamilton, ,,
John Hercy, London. John Russel, Hamilton. Alexander Buchanan, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Translation, in Verse, of a Chorus from the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles, to
Henry Holland, Lancashire.
II. For the best Translation, in Verse, of another Chorus from the Oedipus Tyrannus, to
\Villiam Muir, Glasgow.
III. For Propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and Eminent Abili- ties, displayed during the whole of the Session, to
John M'Beath, Greenock. John Russell, Hamilton. James Wright, Ireland. John Smith, Glenurchy. James Russell, Glasgow. John Fleming, ,, Andrew Baillie, Lanarkshire. Andrew Glen, Renfrewshire. [ohn Millar, W. Lothian. John Muir, Kilmarnock. John Ross, Island of St. Thomas.
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Gabriel J. M. de Lys, St. Malo. Archibald Bruce, W. Lothian. William Craig, Paisley. Adam Boyd, Ayrshire. Alexander Simpson, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Patria Potestas, among the Romans, to
Andrew Alexander, Glasgow.
II. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
William Sym, Dumbartonshire.
III. For the best Translation from Latin into English, to
William Sym, Dumbartonshire. John Davidson, ,,
James Monteath, Renfrewshire. Peter Chalmers, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Latin Verses, to
Peter Chalmers, Glasgow. William Sym, Dumbartonshire. James Ure, Glasgow. John Lyon, Lanarkshire. James Campbell Hozier, Glasgow.
V. For excelling at the Examinations on Roman Antiquities, to
John M'Kerrow, Ayrshire.
VI. For excelling at the Blackstone Examination, to
James Graham, Glasgow.
Andrew Glen, Renfrewshire.
Gavin Sample, Lanarkshire.
Jo. Simson, Lanarkshire.
Peter Chalmers, Glasgow.
William Stewart, „
John Ross, Island of St. Thomas.-
VII. For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
Robert Muir, Glasgow. William Sym, Dumbartonshire. Peter Chalmers, Glasgow.
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James Barr, Ayrshire. Andrew Glen, Renfrewshire. Andrew Baillie, Lanarkshire. George Buchanan, Glasgow. James Alexander, Ayrshire. John M'Kerrow, ,, George Donaldson, Glasgow. Adam Boyd, Ayrshire.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1806.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Two Silver Medals, given by the University, were adjudged —
I. For the best Critical Dissertation and Commentary on the Original Text of the Song of Moses, Exodus, chap, xv., to
Robert Buchanan, Callander, Monteith.
II. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Richard Ross, A.M., Ireland.
The Prizes on Mr. COULTER'S Donation.
I. For the best Sermon on ist Cor. xiii. 13. Now abideth Faith, Hope, Charity, etc., to
Thomas Easton, Stirlingshire.
II. For the best Translation of Cicero's Oration for Archias, to
John Barr, Beith, Airshire.
The Prizes for the best LATIN ORATIONS in the Common Hall, during the Session, were adjudged to
David Dunlop, A.M., Airshire. William Robertson, A.M., Rothesay.
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Two Prizes proposed, for Excelling in the Daily Examination, to those Students in the SCOTS LAW CLASS who chose to be examined, were adjudged to
John Dunlop, Greenock.
William Graham, Lanarkshire.
In the ASTRONOMY CLASS, a Prize for the best Essay on Dr. HerschelFs Theory of the Construction of the Heavens, was -adjudged to
William Turner, A.M., Newcastle.
The Prizes of the Se?iior MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
John Dunlop, Greenock. William Hunter, Glasgow. James Yates, Liverpool.
Those of the Junior MATHEMATICAL CLASS to David Fleming, Paisley. George Forsyth, Ireland. James Stevenson, Neilston. Thomas Sandeman, Glasgow. William Sym, Dumbartonshire. James Grahame, Glasgow. Peter Whyte, Ireland. Mathew Reid, Airshire. Robert Gass, Ireland. John Barr, Beith. Gavin Fullarton, Glasgow. Henry Preston, Yorkshire.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were adjudged,
I. For the best Essay on the Barometer written during the Vacation, to
William Glendy, A.M., Ireland.
II. For General Eminence during the Session, to
William Turner, A.M.; Newcastle. James Watson, Glasgow. Robert Stewart, A.M., Ireland.
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William Hogg, A.M., Ayj Robert Smith, Ayrshire. James Carlisle, Paisley. James Smith, Stirling.
The Prizes in the ETHIC CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Doctrine contained in Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments, prescribed at the end of last Session, to
William Turner, A.M., Newcastle.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects connected with Moral Philosophy, and for distinguished eminence and proficiency, to
Joseph Fletcher, Chester. John M'Beth, Greenock. Henry Foster Burder, London. George Payne, London. John Barr, Beith, Ayrshire. John Russel, Hamilton. Gavin Fullarton, Ayrshire.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Reflect Sense of Ridicule, pre- scribed at the end of last Session, to
John M'Beth, Greenock.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition, on various Sub- jects of Reasoning and of Taste, connected with the Course of Lectures, prescribed and executed during the present Session, and for distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class, to
First Division.
Thomas Francis Kennedy, Daily. James Yates, Liverpool. James Russell, Glasgow. George Rennie, Sutherlandshire. John M'Kerrow, Mauchline. James Alexander, Girvan. Gabriel de Lys, France.
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Daniel M'Beth, Lanark. Andrew Glen, Loch win noch. Robert Ker, Dairy. James Davis, Ireland. Thomas Hamilton, Glasgow. John Muir, Kilmarnock. James Harvie, Ireland.
Second Division.
Patrick Chalmers, Glasgow. John Fleming, ,,
Robert M'Nair, Slamannan. William Sym, New Kilpatrick.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Analogy of Greek Verbal Nouns, to
James Yates, Lancashire.
II. For the best Translation, in Prose, of a scene from the Clouds of Aristophanes, to
Andrew Symington, A.M., Paisley.
III. For the best Translation, in Verse, of certain Choral Passages from the same Comedy, to
William Muir, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Translation, in Latin Verse (Alcaic) of the Fourteenth Olympic of Pindar, to
Thomas F. Kennedy, Daily.
V. For the best Translation, in English Verse, of the same Olympic, to
John Richmond, A.M., Irvine.
VI. For propriety of conduct, diligence, and eminent abilities displayed during the whole Session, to
Patrick Chalmers^ Glasgow. William Stewart, ,,
William Craig, ,,
James Davies, Ireland. Adam Boyd, Fenwick. Robert Gregor, Methven.
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John Ross, St. Thomas'. James Grahame, Glasgow. Archibald Browning^ Strathaven. George Donaldson, Glasgow. William Thomson, Ayrshire. David Wilkie, Nielston. John Armour, Strathaven. Hugh Hamilton, Lanarkshire. James Armour, Fenwick. John Verter, St. Thomas' Richard Thomson, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Historical Accounts of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the Decem viral Power at Rome, to
William Muir, Glasgow. David Logan, East Kilpatrick. John Simson, Strathaven.
II. For the best Translations from English into Latin, to
Thomas Brisbane, Dunlop. William Couper, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translations from Latin into English, to William Sym, East Kilpatrick.
John Simson (for two different exercises), Strathaven John Muir, Kilmarnock. John Lyon, Lanarkshire.
IV. For the best Latin Verses, to
Adam Boyd, Fenwick. George Macintosh, Glasgow.
V. For excelling at the Examinations on Roman Antiquities, to
George Oswald Sym, East Kilpatrick.
VI. For Excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
Alexander Simson, Northumberland. Archibald Browning, Strathaven. David Wilkie, Neilston. Donald Manson, Lanark.
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George Donaldson, Glasgow. John Armour, Strathaven. Thomas Grahame, Glasgow.
VII.- For exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to Adam Boyd, Fenwick. Alexander Simson, Northumberland. George Donaldson, Glasgow. John Lyon, Lanark. Hugh Hamilton, Strathaven. John Baird, Fintry. Daniel Maclean, Glasgow. Richard Senior, ,, Robert Gregor, Methven. Archibald Browning, Strathaven. Henry Rainey, Sutherland. John Towers, Glasgow.
The number of Prizes, given on this occasion, was greater than usual, on account of the great increase of Students attending the University this Session. The numbers, upon an accurate enumeration, are — -Gown Students, 452 ; Students not wearing gowns, 417 ; Total, 869, none of them, though attending different classes, being counted more than once.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1807.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Three Silver Medals, given by the University, were adjudged— I. For the best dissertation on the Inspiration of the Writings of the New Testament, to
Charles Logan, Airshire.
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II. For the best Historical and Philosophical Account of the Telescope, to
James Watson, Glasgow.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
James Carlisle, Paisley.
The GARTMORE GOLD MEDAL,
For the best Account of the Rise, Progress, and Present State of the National Debt, adjudged to
Andrew Alexander, Glasgow.
The Prizes on Mr. COULTER'S Donation.
I. For the best Lecture on the Parable of the Marriage Supper, Matt. xxii. i, to
Andrew Symington, A.M., Paisley.
II. For the best Illustration of the first fifty Aphorisms of Lord Bacon's Novum Organum, to
John M'Beth, Greenock.
III. For the best Translation of the Moral Characters of Theophrastus, to
John Barr, Beith.
The Prizes for the best Latin Orations, in the Common Hall, during the Session, were adjudged to
Robert Walkinshaw, Glasgow. John Russell, A.M., Hamilton.
In the ASTRONOMY CLASS a Prize for the best Account of the principal Systems invented to explain the Planetary Motions, was adjudged to
Matthew Adam, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the Senior MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
David Fleming, Paisley. James Stevenson, Neilston.
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Those of the Junior MATHEMATICAL CLASS to George Phillips, Pembrokeshire. Edward Gibb, Lanarkshire. Peter Chalmers, Glasgow. Alexander Smith, Renfrewshire. James Kirk, Stirlingshire. James Reid, Airshire. William Craig, Glasgow. John Simpson, Strathaven. John Muir, Kilmarnock. Alexander Carlisle, Paisley.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS, for General Eminence during the Session, were adjudged to Robert Walkinshaw, Glasgow. Samuel Butler, A.M., Ireland. James Huey, Ireland. David Fleming, Paisley. William Cowan, Old Monkland. William Hogg, A.M., Ireland.
The Prizes of the MORAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were —
I. For the best Essay on the Origin and Progress of Civil Society, a subject proposed at the end of last Session, and execut- ed during the Vacation, adjudged to
John M'Beth, Greenock.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects, prescribed to the Students of this Session, and for Distinguished Eminence in the business of the Class, adjudged to
James Yates, Liverpool. James Russell, Glasgow. Robert M'Nair, Glasgow. John M'Kerrow, Mauchline. Edward Prenter, Ireland. James Davies, ,,
William Stuart, Glasgow.
III. For the best Essay on the Policy of a Bounty on the Ex- portation of Grain, a Subject prescribed to the Students of Political Economy, adjudged to
William Dunn, A.M., Glasgow.
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The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on Lord Bacon's Division of Idols, pre- scribed at the end of last Session, to
James Russell, Glasgow.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Reasoning and of Taste, prescribed and executed during the course of this Session, and for distinguished Eminence and Proficiency in the whole business of the Class, to
First Division.
George Phillips, Pembrokeshire.
John Clunie, London.
John Hooper, Dorsetshire.
Hon. Wm. Lennox Bathurst, Gloucestershire.
Robert Gregor, Perthshire.
John Wood, Manchester.
Adam Boyd, Fenwick.
Alexander Simpson, Northumberland.
Edward Bromhead, Lincolnshire.
Right Hon. H. Lord Apsley, Gloucestershire.
James Grahame, Glasgow.
Henderson Wightman, Ireland.
Second Division.
John Andrews, Ireland. David Wilkie, Neilston. Mungo Currie, Strathallan. William M'Kenzie, Glasgow. George Donaldson, ,,
III. For the best Latin Poem on the Christmas Holidays, to
Hon. Wm. Lennox Bathurst, Gloucestershire.
For the best English Poem on the same Subject, to George Phillips, Pembrokeshire.
For the best Prose Essay on the same Subject, to John Wood, Manchester.
For the best Profession at the Public Examination, to James Grahame, Glasgow.
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For the best Theme, to
Edward Bromhead, Lincolnshire
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Translation in Latin Verse (Alcaics}, of a Chorus from the Choephorre of Aeschylus, to
Right Hon. Lord Apsley, Gloucestershire.
II. For the best Translation, in English Verse, of the same Chorus, to
William Muir, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translation, in English Verse, of another Chorus from the same Tragedy, to
David Fleming, Paisley.
IV. For the best Translation of part of the Oration of Aeschines against Ctesipho, to
William Hogg, A.M., Ayr.
V. For the best Criticism on the Interview between Hector and Andromache (Iliad VI.) to
William Muir, Glasgow.
VI. For the best Essay on the Principle on which the Long Vowel and the Diphthong are, occasionally, estimated as Short, in Greek Prosody, to
James Yates, Liverpool.
VII. For propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and Eminent Abili- ties displayed during the whole Session, to
Robert Gregor, Methven. Adam Boyd, Fenwick. George Donaldson, Glasgow. David Wilkie, Neilston. James Armour, Fenwick. Archibald Browning, Strathaven. George Sym, Kilpatrick. John Armour, Strathaven. George Smith, Galston. Henry Rainy, Sutherland. George Glass Sandeman, Glasgow.
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John Frazer, Rothesay. James Campbell, Carsphairn. James Young, Cambusnethan. William M'jFarlane, Paisley. James M'Nair, Slamannan. William Galbraith, Kippen.
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Rules and Structure of Latin Verse, to
David Dunlop, Ayrshire.
II. "For the best Translations from Latin into English, to
John M'Kerrow, Ayrshire. "Patrick Chalmers, Glasgow. John Simpson, Strathaven. George Oswald Sym, Kilpatrick. Henry Rainy, Sutherland James Miller, Anderston. George Donaldson, Glasgow,
III. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
Adam Boyd, Fenwick.
IV. For excelling at the i^xaminations on Roman Antiquities, to
John Towers, Glasgow. John Lockhart, ,,
V. For the best Account of the Doric Order of Architecture; with a particular Illustration of the Building, erected within the College, for receiving the Hunterian Museum, to
John M'Kerrow, Ayrshire. James Kirk, Stirlingshire.
VI. For the best Latin Verses, entitled Apri Lamentatio, in servitutem abrepti, to
Hon. Wm. Lennox Bathurst, Gloucestershire.
Edward Bromhead, Lincolnshire.
David Dunlop, Ayrshire.
Andrew Dewar, „
John Stirling Lapslie, Campsie.
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VII. For Excelling at the Blackstone Examination, to James Armour, Ayrshire. Thomas Brown, „ John Fleming, Strathaven.
VIII For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to John Towers, Glasgow. James Armour, Ayrshire. George Oswald Sym, Kilpatrick. Henry Rainy, Sutherland. John Lockhart, Glasgow. George Smith, Ayrshire. William M'Farlane, Paisley.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, 2nd MAY, 1808.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made, in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbour- hood.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged :
I. For the best Essay on the credibility of the Mosaic History, to
Andrew Alexander, Glasgow.
II. For the best Essay on Sir Isaac Newton's Rules of Philosophising, to
John M'Beth, Greenock.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
William Muir, Glasgow.
The Prizes on Mr. COULTER'S Donation.
I. For an Essay on the credibility of the Mosaic History, to William Muir, Glasgow.
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II. For the best Analysis of Dr. Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments, to
James Russell, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translation of an Extract from Quintilian, to
James Couper, Glasgow.
A Prize of Twelve Guineas, by a learned and respectab'e Gentle- man, an Alumnus of this University,
For the best Dissertation on Party Spirit, to Robert Buchanan, Callander.
The Prizes for the best Latin Orations in the Common Hall were adjudged to
James Russell, Glasgow.
John Muir, Ayrshire.
James Harvey, A.M., Ireland.
Two Prizes proposed, for Excelling in the Daily Examinations, to those Students in the SCOTCH LAW CLASS who chose to be examined, were adjudged to
Patrick Murray, Crieff, Perthshire.
Duncan Turner, Luss, Dumbartonshire.
In the CLASS of POLITICAL ECONOMY, a Prize, for the best Essay on the policy of the Laws respecting the monopolizing and forestalling of Grain, was adjudged to
James Yates, Liverpool.
In the ASTRONOMY CLASS, a Prize for the best Essay on the Figure of the Earth, to
Matthew Adam, A.M., Ayrshire.
The Prizes of the Senior MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
Alexander Smith, Paisley.
Those of the Junior MATHEMATICAL CLASS, to Robert Gregor, Perthshire. John Clunie, London.
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George Oswald Sym, Dumbartonshire. John Stewart, Greenock. George Donaldson, Glasgow. Archibald Bruce, Linlithgowshire.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS, for Propriety of Conduct, Exemplary Diligence, and Eminent Abilities, during the Session, were adjudged to
James Russel, Glasgow.
Francis Little, Ireland.
Peter Chalmers, Glasgow.
James Davis, A.M., Ireland.
John Wills, Ayrshire.
Robert Gass, A.M., Ireland.
Alexander Smith, Paisley.
Robert M'Nair, A.M., Stirlingshire.
The Prizes in the ETHIC CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Translation and Illustration of the 88th, 89111, 9oth, Qist, and 92nd Aphorisms of Lord Bacon's Novum Organum, prescribed at the end of last Session, to
James Yates, Liverpool. James Russel, Glasgow.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Moral Philosophy, prescribed by the Professor, or selected by the Students, during the Session, and for Distinguished Eminence and Proficiency in the whole business of the Class, to
George Phillips, Pembrokeshire. John Clunie, London. Robert Gregor, Perthshire. John M'Clelland, Ireland. John Wood, Manchester. Adam Boyd, Fenwick.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS were adjudged — I. For the best Essay " On the Influence of Habits of Atten- tion on the Powers of Knowledge," to
John Burder, London.
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For the best Essay " On the Principles of the Socratic Dialogue, with a Specimen of that form of Dialogue," to John Kenrick, Exeter.
II. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects of Reasoning and of Taste, connected with the Course of Lectures, prescribed and executed during the present Session, and for Dis- tinguished Eminence and Proficiency in the whole Business of the Class.
Seniores.
John Kenrick, Exeter. John Burder, London. Henry Rainy, Sutherland. Pemberton Yates, Liverpool. John Towers, Glasgow. John Fraser, Rothesay. James Reid, Hamilton. James Armour, Fenwick. George Sandeman, Glasgow. Thomas Grahame, ,, James Towers, ,,
William Burn. Stirling. James Cameron, Newmills. George M'Intosh, Glasgow.
Juniores.
Alexander M'Lean, Kilfenechen. Richard Thomson, Glasgow. Andrew Dewar, Fenwick. James Grahame, Glasgow. John Jeffray, New Monkland. Alexander Dunlop, Glasgow. Malcolm M'Niell, Ireland.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Critical Essay on the 24th Book of the Iliad, to
John Kenrick, Exeter.
II. For the best Translation, in Latin Verse (Hexameters) of Bion's Lament for Adonis, to
Edward Bromhead, Lincolnshire.
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III. For the best Translation, in English Verse, of a Chorus from the Medea of Euripides, to
David Fleming, A.M , Paisley.
IV. For Propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and Eminent Abili- ties displayed during the whole of the Session, to
Henry Rainy, Sutherland. James Reid, Hamilton. George G. Sandeman, Glasgow. John Frazer, Rothesay. George Sym, East Kilpatrick. George Smith, Galston, John Lockhart, Glasgow. William Couper, „ Robert Douglass, Haddington. Alexander Guthrie, Glasgow. Ebenezer Bradshaw Wallace, Nenthorn. John S. Lapslie, Campsie. David Thorn, Glasgow. Hamilton Murray, Daily. William Houston, Glasgow. Alexander Lochore, „ James Grieve, „
The Prizes of the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Sacerdotal Office among the Romans, to
John Simpson, Strathaven.
II. For the best Essays on the Beauty of Language, to
Peter Chalmers, Glasgow. John M'Kerrow, Ayrshire.
III. For excelling at the Examinations on Roman Antiquities, and Roman Literature, to
William Macfarlane, Paisley. Alexander Guthrie, Glasgow.
IV. For Excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
G. M. Sawers, Ayrshire. J S. Lapslie, Campsie. Robert Lyon, Lanark.
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V. For the best Latin Verses on British Liberty, to
Robert Berrie, East Indies.
VI. For the best Translation, into English Verse, of a Psalm from Buchanan, to
R. K. Douglas, East Lothian.
VII. For the best Prose Translation from English into Latin, to
G. O. Sym, Kilpatrick.
VIII. For the best Prose Translations from Latin into English, to
John Simpson, Strathaven.
John Moor, Ayrshire.
Hon. W. L. Bathurst, Gloucestershire.
J. M. Duncan, Glasgow.
David Chrystal, Stirling.
Alexander Guthrie, Glasgow.
IX. For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
William Macfarlane, Paisley. Alexander Guthrie, Glasgow. George Smith, Ayrshire. J. S. Lapslie, Campsie. William Galbraith, Stirlingshire. R. K. Douglas, East Lothian. Robert Cooke, Ireland. James Rogers, Santa Cruz. James Boyd, Fenwick. Adam Forman, Carmunnock.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, IST MAY, 1809.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
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Two Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Credibility of the Old Testament History, from the death of Moses to the Babylonish Captivity, to
William Muir, A.M., Glasgow.
II. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Alexander James Buchanan, Glasgow.
THE GARTMORE GOLD MEDAL was adjudged—
For the best Essay on the History of the English Constitution, from the Accession of the House of Tudor to that of the House of Stuart, to
John Kenrick, Exeter.
The Prizes on Mr. COULTER'S Donation.
I. For the best Lecture on Acts xxvi. and 24, etc., to
David Dunlop, A.M., Ayrshire.
II. For the best Essay on the Steam Engine, to
Peter Chalmers, A.M., Glasgow.
III. For the best Translation of the Panegyric of Isocrates, to
John Kenrick, Exeter.
In ASTRONOMY.
For the best Account of the Methods for finding the Longitude at sea, to
John Wood, Manchester.
A Prize of Five Guineas, by a learned and respectable •Gentleman, an Alumnus of this University,
For the best Exercise on Select Passages in Scripture, to James Russell, Glasgow.
The Prizes for the best Latin Orations, in the Common Hal. were adjudged to
Robert Kerr, Glasgow. Adam Boyd, A.M., Ayrshire.
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Two Prizes for excelling in the Daily Examinations, to those Students of SCOTS LAW, who chose to be examined, were adjudged to
John Fergusson, Glasgow.
Robert Wilson, „
The Prize of the Senior MATHEMATICAL CLASS was adjudged to
John Stewart, Greenock.
Those of the Junior MATHEMATICAL CLASS to John Burder, London. John Hunter, Glasgow. George Watson, Paisley. Thomas Freeland, Glasgow. Henry Biggar, Edinburgh. John Lyon, New Lanark. Alexander Henry, Ireland. Malcolm M'Neii, ,, William Skelly, „
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS, for propriety of conduct, exemplary diligence, and eminent abilities, during the Session, were adjudged to
Robert Allan, A.M., Ireland. Robert Gregor, A.M., Perthshire. George Phillips, A.M., Pembrokeshire. f George Stirling, Ayrshire. | Robert Milligan, Wanlockhead. Edward Gibb, Bothwell.
The Prizes in the ETHIC CLASS were adjudged — For the best Specimens of Composition on various Sub- jects in Moral Philosophy prescribed by the Professor, or selected by the Students during the Session ; and for distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class, to John Kenrick, Exeter. John Burder, London. John Lyon, Lanark. William Skelly, Ireland.
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John Fraser, Rothesay. Hugh Dewar, Fenwick. Donald Manson, Nevvlands.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS,
For the best Specimens of Analysis and Composition on Sub- jects of Reasoning and Taste, prescribed and executed during the Session, and for distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class, were adjudged to —
Seniores.
Thomas S. Crisp, England. Robert Douglas, Haddington. George Redford, Berkshire. George Sym, E. Kilpatrick. Henry Biggar, Edinburgh. Alex. Campbell, Ireland. John Lockhart, Glasgow. Henry Turner, Newcastle. Archibald Baird, Glasgow. Henry Crompton, Lancashire. George Kenrick, Exeter. George Smith, Galston. Wallis Grieve, London. Geo. Catlin, Nottingham.
Juniores.
John Stewart, Greenock. William M'Farlane, Paisley. Malcolm M'Allum, Glasgow. John Hunter, Glasgow. James M'Farlane, Glasgow. Patrick Broadley, Dumbartonshire. William Couper, Glasgow. George Watson, Paisley. Adam Hunter, Greenock. James Campbell, Glasgow. John Ferrie, ',,
Alexander Gilfillan, „ John Crum, ,,
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The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Critical Essay on the ist Book of the Iliad, to
George Redford, Berkshire.
II. For the best Essay on the Metrical Constitution of the Greek Serious Drama, to
John Kenrick, Exeter.
III. For the best Translation, in English Verse, of a Chorus from the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles, to
Robert Gregor, A.M., Perthshire.
IV. For propriety of conduct, diligence, and eminent abilities, displayed during the Session, to
(Robert K. Douglas^ Haddington. I James Miller, Anderston. 1 Alexander Gilfillan, Glasgow. | John Lapslie, Campsie. f fames Robertson, Edinburgh. I Ebenezer Bradshaw Wallace, Nenthorn. "| Alexander Lohore, Glasgow. 1 William Houston, ,,
r Robert Kirkwood, Dairy.
Robert Ferrier, Edinburgh. -, Patrick Craigie, Glasgow.
William Blackburn, ,, ^Richard Lawson, Edinburgh. (fames Sym, East Kilpatrick. -> John Russell, Glasgow. [John Couper, ,,
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essays on Historical Composition, to
David Dunlop, A.M., Ayrshire. William Stewart, Glasgow.
II. For the best Prose Translation of the. 7 th Book of Lucan, to
John Burder, London.
III. For the best Translation of the same in Verse, to
J. G. Lockhart, Glasgow.
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IV. For other Translations in Prose, from Plautus, Ovid, and Caesar, to
William MacFarlane, Paisley. John Brown, Ayrshire. James Brash, Glasgow. J. M. Duncan, ,, Duncan Stewart, „ David Knox, „
V. For the best Translations from English into Latin, to
William Lang, Glasgow. Patrick White, Paisley.
VI. For the best Latin Verses, to
J. G. Lockhart, Glasgow. Robert Ferrier, Edinburgh.
VII. For the best Account of the Roman Praetor, to
Patrick Chalmers, A.M., Glasgow.
VIII. For the best Account of the Pay of the Roman Army, to
Robert Macnair, Glasgow.
IX. For the best Analysis of an Oration by Cicero, to
Andrew Dewar, Ayrshire.
X. For exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
John Brown, Ayrshire. Alexander Lochore, Glasgow. Patrick Craigie, „
E. B. Wallace, Nenthorn. William Houston, Glasgow. Robert Ferrier, Edinburgh. John Russel, Glasgow.
XI. For excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
Mathew Leechman, Paisley. Robert Ferrier, Edinburgh. David Knox, Glasgow.
XII. For excelling at the Examinations on Roman Antiquities, to
James Donald, Ayrshire.
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GLASGOW COLLEGE, IST MAY, 1810.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Two Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged—
I. For the best Essay on the Aberration of Light, to
John Kenrick, A.M., Exeter.
II. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
John Simson, A.M., Strathaven.
The Prizes on Mr. COULTER'S Donation were adjudged —
I. For the best Sermon on 2nd Peter ii. 19, to
John Barr, Glasgow.
II. For the best Essay on the Classification of the Powers of the Mind, to
George Redford, Berkshire.
III. For the best Translation of Cicero's Treatise on Old Age, to
George Oswald Sym, East Kilpatrick.
A Prize of Five Guineas, by a learned and respectable Gentle- man, an Alumnus of this University, for
The best Essay on the Right of Private Judgment, was adjudged to
John Macbeath, Greenock.
A Prize of Ten Pounds, on a Donation by Dr. WATT of Birmingham, for
The best Essay on Accelerated Motion, was adjudged to James Russel, A.M., Glasgow.
The Prizes for the best Latin Orations in the Common Hall were adjudged to
John Simson, Ayrshire. William Couper," Glasgow.
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Two Prizes for excelling in the Daily Examinations proposed to those Students of SCOTS LAW who chose to be examined were adjudged to
Simon Campbell, Glasgow.
William Pearson, „
The Prizes of the Senior MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
George Oswald Sym, East Kilpatrick. Hugh Hamilton, Lanarkshire. Those of the Junior MATHEMATICAL CLASS to William Macfarlane, Paisley. George Macintosh, Glasgow. James Miller, Lanarkshire. William Young, Renfrewshire. John Crawford, Glasgow. William Aitken, Ireland. John MacCulloch, Comrie. Alexander Macintosh, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS, for propriety of conduct, exemplary diligence, and eminent abilities during the Session, were adjudged to
John Kenrick, A.M., Exeter.
Hugh Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
Hugh Dewar, A.M., Ayrshire.
James Boyd, Perthshire.
Hugh Stirling, Strathaven.
James Young, Cambusnethan.
John Burder, A.M., London.
William Couper, Glasgow.
John Simson, Ayrshire.
James Stark, Cumbernauld.
The Prizes of the MORAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS, I. For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects in Moral Philosophy, prescribed to the Students, or selected by themselves ; and for distinguished eminence in the business of the Class, were adjudged to
Thomas S. Crisp, Suffolk. George Redford, Berkshire.
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George Oswald Sym, East Kilpatrick. Henry Turner, Newcastle. Henry B. Biggar, Edinburgh. George Kenrick, Exeter. George Smith, Galston. Patrick Bradley, Ireland.
II. For the best Translation of the v., vi., vii., viii., and ixth Chapters of Cicero's III. book, de Finibus, accompanied with Notes and Illustrations for the purpose of explaining the account of the principles of the Stoical Philosophy contained in that passage, adjudged to
George Kenrick, Exeter.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS,
For the best Specimens of Analysis and Composition on Subjects of Reasoning and of Taste, prescribed and executed during the Session, and for distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class, were adjudged to
Senior es.
John Young, Glasgow.
Joseph Turnbull, London.
Benjamin Heywood, Manchester.
Robert Kirkwood, Glasgow.
James Robertson, Edinburgh.
Ebenezer Bradshaw Wallace, Nenthorn.
James Donald, Galston.
Thos. B. Broadbent, Warrington.
Edward M'Gowan, Durham.
James Drummond, Paisley.
James Edgar, Erskine.
Robert Trail, Antrim.
Juniores.
James Trail, Caithness. John Brown, Ayrshire. Robert W. Melville, Edinburgh. Patrick Craigie, Glasgow. James Brash, ,,
Alexander Lochore, ,, Patrick White, Paisley.
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Mathew Lei sh man, Paisley Alexander Angus, Glasgow. Duncan Stewart, ,,
Alexander Struthers, ,, For the best Essay De Feriis Academicis, to William M'Farlane, Glasgow. Joseph Turnbull, London. Edward M'Gowan, Durham. For the best Specimen of Recollection, to
Ebenezer Bradshaw Wallace, Nenthorn.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Diction of Homer, to
John Burder, A.M., London.
II. For the best Critical Essay on the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles, to
Thomas S. Crisp, Suffolk.
III. For the best Critical Essay on the Nubes of Aristophanes, to
Henry Turner, Newcastle.
IV. For the best Translations in English Verse, of select Choruses from the Nubes, to
Matthew Leishman, Paisley.
V. For propriety of conduct, diligence, and eminent abilities, displayed during the Session, to
/ Thomas Broadbent, Warrington. J Eben. Bradshaw Wallace, Nenthorn. | Hugh Young, Loudon. ' David Knox, Glasgow. / William Dennistoun, Glasgow. J John Russell, ,,
| James Sym, East Kilpatrick. ( John MacArthur, New South Wales.
' Edward Andrews, London.
John Crosbie, Glasgow.
John Wallace, ,,
Andrew Kessen, „
James Stirling, ,, ^William Wodrow, Mauchline.
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(David G. Sandeman, Glasgow. J Andrew Sym, East Kilpatrick. j David Ingles, Campsie. \ James Duncan, Glasgow.
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Dii Perigrini of the Romans, including an Illustration of the Intolerance that appeared in the Religion of Ancient Rome, to
David Dunlop, A.M., Ayrshire.
II. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
Alexander Lochore, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translations from Cicero, Terence, and Ovid, into English, to
John Brown, Ayrshire. John Lyon, Lanark. Alexander Angus, Glasgow. James Sym, East Kilpatrick.
IV. For the best Latin Verses, to
John Russell, Glasgow. Thomas Wallace, ,, Robert Thomson, „
V. For excelling at the Examinations in Roman Antiquities, to
James Sym, East Kilpatrick. John Black, Glasgow.
VI. For excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
William Harvie, Glasgow. James Sym, East Kilpatrick. David Brown, Ayrshire. John Crosby, Glasgow.
VII. For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
John Russel, Glasgow. James Grieve, „ John Couper, ,, James Sym, East Kilpatrick. James Harvey, Glasgow.
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William Stewart, Glasgow. Alexander Stevenson, Blantyre. Ch. M. Provand, Glasgow. David G. Sandeman, ,,
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1811.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Library, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbour- hood.
One Silver Medal, given by the UNIVERSITY, was adjudged — For the best Essay on the Credibility of the Old Testament
History, from the Commencement of the Babylonish Captivity to
the end of the Canon, to
James Russel, A.M., Glasgow.
The GARTMORE GOLD MEDAL was adjudged — For the best Essay on the History and Advantages of the Union between Great Britain and Ireland, to John M'Beath, Greenock.
The Prizes, on Mr. COULTER'S Donation, were adjudged —
I. For the best Lecture on the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, to
John Russell, A.M., Hamilton.
II. For the best Essay on the Immortality of the Soul, and a Future State, to
George Redford, A.M., Windsor.
III. For the best Translation of Xenophon's Lacedemonian Republic, to
George Oswald Sym, A.M., East Kilpatrick.
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A Prize of FIVE POUNDS, by a learned and respectable Gentle- man, an Alumnus of this University, for the best Illustration of certain Texts of Scripture, to
John Russel, A.M., Hamilton.
A Prize of TEN POUNDS, on a Donation by Dr. WATT of Birmingham, for
The best Essay on the Composition and Resolution of Forces, to
David MacGill, Port-Glasgow.
The Prizes for the best Latin Orations, in the Common Hall, were adjudged to
George Oswald Sym, A.M., East Kilpatrick. Thomas Montgomery, A.M., Kilwinning.
Two Prizes for excelling in the Daily Examinations, proposed to those Students of SCOTS LAW, who chose to be examined, were adjudged to
John Gabriel Buchanan, Glasgow.
John Park Fleming, ,,
The Prizes of the MATHEMATICAL CLASSES were adjudged—
Senior Class, to William Macfarlane, Paisley. Junior Class, to
James Sym, East Kilpatrick. James Thomson, Ireland. Robert Melville, Fife. James Collins, Ireland. William Fleming, Hamilton. John Couper, Glasgow. Thomas Martineau, Norwich. Robert Park, Ireland.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS, for Propriety
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of Conduct, Exemplary Diligence, and Eminent Abilities during the Session, were adjudged to
George Osivald Sym, A.M., East Kilpatrick.
David M'Gill, Port-Glasgow.
John Osburn, Ayrshire.
Hamilton Murray, „
George Redford, A.M., Windsor.
Gavin Struthers, Strathaven.
William Henry, A.M., Ireland.
John Gardner, Old Monkland.
The Prizes of the MORAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS — For the best Specimens of Composition on Various Subjects, either prescribed weekly to the Students, or chosen by themselves : For Correctness and Elegance in Translating the Latin Philosophi- cal Treatises read in the Class, and for General Eminence during the Session, were adjudged to
First Division. John Young, Glasgow. William Macfarlane, Paisley. Joseph Turnbull, London. Edward M'Gowan, Durham. Benjamin Heywood, Manchester. Ebenezer Bradshaw Wallace, Nenthorn. James Robertson, Edinburgh. Thomas Broadbent, Warrington.
Second Division. John Brown, Ayrshire. Duncan Stuart, Glasgow. Matthew Leishman, Paisley. David Knox, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS—
I. For the best Specimens of Analysis and Composition, and for Distinguished Eminence and Proficiency in the whole business of the Class, to
Seniores.
Arthur Council, Edinburgh. David Jardine, Bristol.
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John M' Arthur, New South Wales. William Brown, Strathblane. Robert M'Lintock, East Kilpatrick. Adam Forman, Carmunnock. William Dennistoun, Glasgow. John Wakefield, Kendal. Alex. Graham, Glasgow. James MTear, Ireland. William Jevons, Liverpool. Alex. Stevenson, Blantyre.
Juniores.
John Russell, Glasgow. James Harvey, Barony Parish. Thomas Martineau, Norwich. Robert Rodger, Glasgow. Alexander Young, Glenluce. John Morison Duncan, Glasgow. Laurence Lockhart, „
John Black, ,,
II. For the best Description of a Diligent and Ambitious Student, to
John M'Arthur, New South Wales. Adam Forman, Carmunnock.
II. For the best Specimen of Recollection, to John Russel, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Versification of Homer, to
William Ewing, Dumbarton.
II. For the best Essay on the Greek Prepositions, to
Ebenezer Bradshaw Wallace, Nenthorn.
III. For the best Translation, in English Verse, of a Chorus of the Choephorae of ^Eschylus, to
John Young, Glasgow.
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IV. For propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and Eminent Abili- ties, displayed during the Session, to I David Jardine, Bristol. John Russell, Glasgow. John Gilchrist, Ireland. John Wakefield, Kendall.
[ James Sym, East Kilpatrick.
I Richard S. Schofield, Kingston-on-Thames.
| James Stirling, Glasgow.
(^William Wodrow, Mauchline.
^Alexander Patten, Greenock.
Robert Young, Evandale.
David Pirrie, Glasgow.
Robert Thomson, Glasgow.
Abraham G. Simpson, London. ^William Moncrieff, Glasgow.
James Boyd, Paisley. John Denny, Glasgow. John Cogan, Port-Glasgow.
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Illustrations of the Structure and Connection of Parts in Horace's Art of Poetry, to
William Macfarlane, Paisley.
Eben. Bradshaw Wallace, Nenthorn.
II. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
Robert Thomson, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translations from Tacitus, Plautus, Livyr Ovid, and Caesar, into English, to
James Harvey, Barony. Jo. Couper, Glasgow. Ja. Glen, Ayrshire. Robert Thomson, Glasgow. Jo. Brown, Ayrshire. And. Sym, -East Kilpatrick. Ja. Thompson, Ireland.
IV. For the best Latin Verses, to
David Inglis-, Glasgow.
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V. For excelling at the Black Stone Examination, to
Jo. Clarke, Glasgow.
Ch. Grace, „
George Nisbet, Monkland.
VI. For Excelling at the Examinations in Roman A ntiquities, to
William Wodrow, Ayrshire.
VII. For Exemplary Diligence, Regularity, and Good Be- haviour, to
Jo. Clarke, Glasgow.
Wm. Harvey, „
Wm. Woodrow, Ayrshire.
Ch. Grace, Glasgow.
And. Sym, East Kilpatrick.
George Miller, Glasgow.
Thomas Wallace, „
James Craufurd, Greenock.
George Nisbet, Monkland.
James Davidson, Dumbartonshire.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1812.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made, in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the Inspiration of the Writings of the New Testament, to
David Dunlop, A.M., Ayrshire.
II. For the best Essay on the Use of the Barometer in measuring Heights, to
George Oswald Sym, A.M., East Kilpatrick.
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III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Robert Balfour Graham, Glasgow.
The Prizes on Mr. COULTER'S Donation were adjudged—
I. For the best Sermon on Mark ii. 27, to
John Muir, A.M., Ayrshire.
II. For the best Essay on the Pendulum, to
David M'Gill, A.M., Port-Glasgow.
III. For the best Translation of the Paradoxes of Cicero and the Dream of Scipio, to
John Brown, Ayrshire.
A Prize on a Donation by Dr. WATT of Birmingham. For the best Essay on the best mode of Heating Public Buildings, to
David M'Gill, A.M., Port-Glasgow.
Two Prizes, by a learned and respectable Gentleman, an Alumnus of this University, were adjudged —
I. For the best Exercise, consisting of Short Discourses on Twelve Texts of Scripture, to
John Russell, sen., A.M., Hamilton.
II. For the best Essay on the Composition of a Sermon, to
George Oswald Sym, A.M., East Kilpatrick.
Two Prizes, for the best LATIN ORATIONS in the Common Hall, were adjudged to
William M'Farlane, Paisley. David Knox, A.M., Glasgow.
Two Prizes, for excelling in the Daily Examinations proposed to those Students of SCOTS LAW who chose to be examined, were adjudged to
John Scouller, Glasgow.
James MacNie, Stirling.
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A Prize, in the NATURAL HISTORY CLASS, For the best Essay on Meteoric Stones, to
William Couper, A.M., Glasgow.
The Prizes of the Senior MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
James Thomson, A.M., Ireland. Robert Park, A.M , „
Those of the Junior MATHEMATICAL CLASS to John Leitch Moodie, Largs. David Jardine, Bath. William Dennistoun, Glasgow. Stair Macquhae, Ayrshire. Alexander Stevenson, Blantyre. Andrew Sym, East Kilpatrick. Samuel Eccles, Ireland.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS, for propriety of conduct, exemplary diligence, and display of eminent abilities, during the Session, were adjudged to
William M'Farlane, Paisley.
James Thomson, A.M., Ireland.
John Wakefield, Kendal.
Ebenezer Bradshaw Wallace, A.M., Nenthorn.
John Murdoch, Ayrshire.
Duncan Stewart, Lanarkshire.
Mathew Leishman, Paisley.
Robert Park, A.M., Ireland.
Thomas Mitchell, A.M., Ireland.
The Prizes in the ETHIC CLASS,
For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects in Moral Philosophy, prescribed to the Students, or selected by themselves ; and for distinguished eminence in the business of the Class, were adjudged to
David Jardine, Bath.
William Brown, Strathblane.
John Russell, Glasgow.
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Peter M'Dermont, Ayr. William Dennistoun, Glasgow. Stair Macquhae, Ayrshire. John Leitch Moodie, Largs. James Donald, Ayrshire. Samuel Eccles, Ireland.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS, For Essays executed during the Vacation.
1. For the best Illustration of the first twelve Aphorisms of Lord Bacon's Novum Organum, to
John Russel, Glasgow.
2. The Prizes of this Session,
For the best Specimens of Analysis and Composition on Sub- jects of Philosophy and Belles Lettres, prescribed and executed during this Session, and for distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class, to
Seniores.
Robert Bright, Bristol. James Sym, East Kilpatrick. Henry Lee, Birmingham. James Stirling, Glasgow. James Rennie, Sorn. Archibald Connel, Islay. William Wodrow, Ayrshire. James Riddel, Edinburgh. James Glen, Renfrewshire. John Wallace,. Glasgow. Gabriel Alexander, Ayrshire. John Couper, Glasgow.
funiores.
John Fergus, Kirkcaldy. James Marshal, Paisley. David G. Sandeman, Glasgow. Robert Thomson, „
Alexander Patten, Greenock. James Hood, Glasgow.
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John Crosbie, Dumfries. George Nisbett, Lanarkshire. Joseph Parkes, Warwick. James Finlay, Glasgow. John Buchanan, Perthshire. Robert Cowan, Glasgow.
3. For the best Essay on the Christmas Holidays, to James Stirling, Glasgow. John Fergus, Kirkcaldy.
For the best Poetical Essay on the same Subject, to Robert Bright, Bristol.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Criticisms on the III. Book of the Iliad, to
f Duncan Stewart, Glasgow. 1 John Russel, „
II. For the best Essay on the Interior Syntax of the Fractional 'Portions of Compound Words, to
John Wakefield, Kendal.
HI f. For the best Poetical Version of a Chorus from the Medea of Euripides, to
John Russel, Glasgow.
IV. For propriety of conduct, diligence, and eminent abilities, .displayed during the Session, to
f John Wallace, Glasgow. | William Wodrow, Mauchline. \ Alexander Patten, Greenock. | William Adair, Ireland. [ Henry Lee, Warwickshire. (Robert Young, Evandale. Andrew Sym, East Kilpatrick. < John Clark, Glasgow.
Robert Dow, Cathcart. \Thomas Wallace, Glass ow. 'John Laxon Sweet, Worcestershire. James Ballantine, Glasgow. James Davidson, Kilsyth. Andrew Crawford, Lochwinnoch. George Davidson, Kilsyth. .Gilbert Wardlaw, Ghsgow.
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'Andrew Kerr, Glasgow. John Stevenson, Campsie. Joseph Stewart, Luss.
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged —
I. For an Illustration of the Principles and Arrangements of Figurative Language, to
Duncan Stewart, Glasgow.
II. For the best English Poem on the Recovery of Rome from the Gauls, by Camillus, to
John Russel, Glasgow. James Gilfillan, Perthshire. Robert Young, Evandale.
III. For the best Historical Account, in Prose, of the same Event, to
John Russel, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Description of the March and Encampment of a Roman Army, to
James Sym, East Kilpatrick. Duncan Stewart, Glasgow. David Brown, Ayrshire. John Brownr „
V. For the best Latin Verses, to
James Glen, Renfrewshire. James Thomson, A.M., Ireland. John Sweet, Worcestershire. Charles Young, Glasgow. Robert Wylde, Robert Allan, „
VI. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
Andrew Sym, East Kilpatrick. Alexander Renny, Kilsyth.
VII. For the best Translations from Cicero, Livy, Caesar, Plautus, and Ovid, to
Robert Thomson, Glasgow. James Thomson, A.M., Ireland.
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James Hamilton, Lanarkshire.1 James Glen, Renfrewshire. John Macleroy, Stirlingshire.
VIII. For excelling at the Examinations in Roman Antiquities, to
Charles Grace, Glasgow. Arthur Ochterson, Barbadoes.
IX. For excelling at Examinations in Roman Literature, to
James Gilfillan, Perthshire.
X. For excelling at the Black-stone Examination, to
James Boyd, Glasgow. James Davidson, Kilsyth.* Charles Young, Glasgow. John Douglas, ,,
George Fullerton, Ayrshire. John Graham, Glasgow.
XI. For Exemplary Diligence, Regularity, and Good Behaviour, to
Arthur Ochterson, Barbadoes. William Macleroy, Glasgow. James Davidson, Kilsyth. James Boyd, Glasgow. John Warrand, ,, David Reston, Lanarkshire. James Paterson, Glasgow. Robert Buchanan, „ John French, ,,
Henry Inglis,
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1813.
This day. the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this city and neigh- bourhood.
1 This young Gentleman having died after the Pri/e was adjudged, it \va> delivered to his Brother.
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-Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged—
I. For the best Exercise on the application by Christ and his Apostles, of the passages in the Old Testament respecting the Messiah, to
John Muir, A.M., Ayrshire.
II. For the best Account of Kepler's Discoveries, to
David M'Gill, A.M., Port-Glasgow.
N.B. — A second Prize for an Essay on the same subject was also given to
John Lyon, A.M., Lanark.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
John Ferrie, Qlasgow.
The GARTMORE GOLD MEDAL was adjudged — For the best Essay on the Constitution of the United States of America, to
John Russel, jun., Glasgow.
The Prizes on Mr. COULTER'S DONATION were adjudged —
I. For the best Lecture on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, to
John Russel, sen., A.M., Hamilton.
N.B. — A second Prize for an Exercise on. the same subject was adjudged to
Peter Chalmers, A.M., Glasgow.
II. For the best Discourse on the nature, kinds, and degrees of Evidence, to
James Riddel, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translation of the fourth book of Xenophon's Memorabilia, to
Robert Bright, Bristol.
A Prize on a DONATION by Dr. WATT of Birmingham was adjudged —
For the best Essay on the Discoveries in Galvanism, to George Oswald Sym, A.M., East Kilpatrick.
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Two Prizes for the best Latin Orations, in the Common Hall, were adjudged to
John Russel, jun., Glasgow. Robert Stephenson, A.M., Ireland.
Two Prizes for excelling in the daily examinations, proposed to those Students of SCOTS LAW who chose to be examined, were adjudged to
Donald Cuthbertson, Glas'gow. Thomas Smith, „
A Prize in the NATURAL HISTORY CLASS, For the best Essay on the Faculties of the inferior Animals, to William Fleming, Strathaven.
The Prizes of the Senior MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to John Leech Moodie, Largs. James Sym, Old Kilpatrick.
Those of the Junior MATHEMATICAL CLASS to Senior es.
George Lang, Port- Glasgow. William Wodrow, Ayrshire. George Nisbett, Old Monkland. John Hyndman, Antigua. William Adair, Ireland.
Juniores.
Robert Mair, Ayrshire. Alexander H. S. Rennie, Kilsyth.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS, for propriety of conduct, exemplary diligence, and display of eminent abilities, during the Session, were adjudged to
Samuel Eccles, A.M., Ireland.
John Leech Moodie, Largs.
Stair Macquhae, A.M., Ayrshire.
Robert Lyon, A.M., Lanark.
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John Russell, jun., "Glasgow. David Davidson, A.M., Ireland. Thomas B. Broadbent, A.M., Warrington. Robert Stephenson, A.M., Ireland.
The Prizes of the ETHIC CLASS,
For the best Specimens of Composition on various Subjects in Moral Philosophy, prescribed to the Students, or selected by themselves ; and for distinguished eminence in the business of the Class, were adjudged to
Seniores.
James Rennie, Sorn. James Sym, East Kilpatrick. Alexander Waugh, London. Gabriel Alexander, Ayrshire. William Wodrow, John Couper, Glasgow. James Glen, Lochwinnoch.
Juniores.
John Crosbie, Anderston. Robert Thomson, Glasgow. William S>mington, Paisley. James A. Steele, Dumbarton. George Nisbett, Old Monkland. James Gilfillan, Comrie.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS, For Exercises executed during the Vacation, were adjudged —
1. For the best Translation of Aristotle's Art of Poetry, to
George Nisbet, Old Monkland. -
2. For the best Essay on Evidence, to
William Wodrow, Ayrshire.
3. For the best Essay on First Principles, particularly those of Dr. Reid, to
James Rennie, Sorn.
To the Students of the present Session, for the best Specimens of Analysis and Composition, on various Subjects of Reasoning
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and Taste, connected with the Lectures, and for distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class —
Seniores.
Joseph France, England. William MoncriefF, Glasgow. John French, Lanarkshire. Charles Young, Glasgow. Robert Dow, Cathcart. Charles Grace, Glasgow. Andrew Sym, East Kilpatrick. John Clarke, Glasgow. John Hey wood, Liverpool. John Marshall, Glasgow.
funiores
George Miller, Glasgow. Alexander Dick, „ William Richard Young, Glasgow. Alexander Monteath, Perthshire. John Brown, Kilmalcolm. Andrew Young, Paisley. David Perrie, Glasgow. William Couper, „ Mathew Stewart, Ayrshire. James Davidson, Kilsyth.
For the best Essays on the Extension of the Sense of Sight, by the discoveries of the Properties of Glass.
I. For the best Exercise in Prose, to
Joseph France, England.
II. For the best Exercise in Verse, to
John Heywood, Liverpool. Charles Young, Glasgow.
For the best Specimen of Recollection, to John Marshall, Glasgow.
For the best appearance at the Annual Black Stone Examina- tion, to
James Cousins, Ireland.
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For the best Public Theme, to
Alexander Dick, Glasgow.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. Fpr the best Critical Essay on the Medea of Euripides, to
John Russell, Glasgow.
II. For the best Essay on the Versification of Homer, to
Robert Bright, Bristol.
III. For the best Poetical Version of a Chorus from the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles, to
Robert Marshall, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Poetical Version of another Chorus from the same Play, to
John Russell, Glasgow.
V. For the best Exemplifications of the Greek Verb, to
Walter Rankine, East Monkland. Alexander Grahame, East Kilbride.
VI. For Propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and eminent abilities, •displayed during the Session, to
Charles Grace, Glasgow. Alexander Monteath, Perthshire. James Cousins, Ireland. Thomas Blain, „ Andrew Young, Paisley. (Matthew Young, Loudon. Alexander H. S. Rennie, Kilsyth.
I James How, Glasgow. Andrew Kerr, „ William Russell, „ 'Reuben Bryce, Ireland. Robert Fleming, Loudon. Andrew Buchanan, Glasgow. William Girdwood, „ Alexander Houstoun, „ ^Alexander Grahame, East Kilbride. (Hugh Lockhart, Fenwick. -j Ebenezer Russell, Glasgow. ( James Muir, „
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The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged—
I. For the best Critical Essay on the II. Book of Virgil's- Georgic, to
Robert Thomson, Glasgow.
II. For the best Account of the Architecture of Roman Houses, and an Illustration of the Doric Order in the Hunterian Museum,, to
Andrew Macneil, A.1VL, Renfrewshire.
III. For the best Translations from Terence, Livy, Tacitus, Cesar, and Ovid, to
Arthur Oughterson, Barbadoes. Tames Thomson, A.M., Ireland. Robert Monteath, Glasgow. Arthur Oughterson, Barbadoes. William Macleroy, Glasgow. John Macleroy, „
John Macadam, ,,
John Morrison, ,,
Robert Monteath, ,,
IV. For the best Translations from English into Latin, to-
Alexander Rennie, Kilsyth. Charles Grace, Glasgow.
V. For the best Latin Verses, to
James Ballantine, Glasgow. James Mitchel, Ayrshire.
VI. For excelling at the Examination on Roman Antiquities, to
Andrew Fergus, Kirkintulloch.
VII. For excelling at the Black Stone Examination to
William Russell, Glasgow. James Stirling, Strathaven. John Stevenson, Stirlingshire. Henry Inglis, Glasgow.
VIII. For Exemplary Diligence, and Regularity of Attendance to
Alexr. Houston, Glasgow. Andrew Simson, Strathaven.
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Andrew Kerr, Glasgow. William Hall,
Andrew Fergus, Kirkintulloch. James Ewing, Dumbartonshire. James Dennistoun, Glasgow. Andrew Watt, Lanarkshire. Robert WTilson, Glasgow.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, 2nd MAY, 1814.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Gommon Hall, by the Principal, Dean of Faculty, and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Jewish Sects and their Tenets, at the time of our Saviour's appearance, to
Stair Macquhae, A.M., Ayrshire.
II. For another Essay on the same Subject, to
David M'Gill, A.M., Port-Glasgow.
III. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
Robert Kirkwood, Ayrshire.
The Prizes on Mr. COULTER'S Donation were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the immortality of the Soul, to
John Buchanan, Perthshire.
II. For the best Translation of Cicero's Treatise de Amicitia, to
William Wodrow, Ayrshire.
A Prize on a Donation by Dr. WATT of Birmingham was adjudged —
For the best Account of Friction and its effects on machinery, to
James Sym, East Kilpatrick.
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A Prize for the best Latin Oration, in the Common Hall, was adjudged to
James Sym, East Kilpatrick.
The Prizes of the HEBREW CLASS were adjudged —
I. For distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class, to
Seniores. David M'Gill, A.M., Port-Glasgow.
Jumores. David Brown, Kilmarnock.
II. For the best Paradigmas of the Hebrew Verb,
David Brown, Kilmarnock. James Duncan, Glasgow. Thomas Kirkwood, A.M., Falkirk.
Two Prizes for excelling in the daily Examinations, proposed to those Students of SCOTS LAW who chose to be examined, were adjudged to
William Gebbie, Galston, Ayrshire. James Harvie, Garthamlock, Lanarkshire.
A Prize in the NATURAL HISTORY CLASS was adjudged — For the best Account of the Gradations of the Kingdoms of Nature, to
William Fleming, Strathaven.
The Prizes of the Senior MATHEMATICAL CLASS were adjudged to
William Adair, A.M., Ireland. James Rennie, Sorn.
Those of the Junior MATHEMATICAL CLASS, to Seniores.
Thomas Kennedy, Ireland. James Boyd, Paisley. James Paterson, Glasgow. Robert Carlisle, Ireland.
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Juniores.
David Allison, Paisley. Robert Buchanan, Glasgow. John Stevenson, Stirlingshire.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS, For propriety of conduct, exemplary diligence, and display of eminent abilities, during the Session, were adjudged to
James Sym, East Kilpatrick.
William Wodrow, Ayrshire.
John Couper, Glasgow.
William Hutton, A.M., Ireland:
James Rennie, Sorn.
William Anderson, Glasgow.
John Thomson, Renfrewshire.
William Adair, A.M., Ireland.
The Prizes in the ETHIC CLASS,
Given for general eminence in the duties and business of the Class, and for the best Specimens of Composition, on Subjects Metaphysical and Ethical, prescribed by the Professor, or chosen by the Students themselves, were adjudged to
Seniores.
Joseph France, England. Andrew Sym, East Kilpatrick. David Longmoore, Ireland. John Brown, Kilmalcolm. George Colville, Ochiltree. Robert Dow, Cathcart. William Smith, Loudoun, Ayrshire.
Juniores.
Andrew Young, Paisley. Peter Buchanan, Callander. Alexander M'Neil, Glasgow. Robert Wylde, Paisley. Robert Hogg, Blantyre.
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The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS,
For Exercises executed during the Vacation were adjudged — For the best Analysis of the principles of Association, to
William Smith, Loudoun, Ayrshire.
To the Students of the present Session for the best specimens of Analysis and Composition on various subjects of Reasoning and Taste, connected with the Lectures ; and for distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class.
Seniores.
John Evans, Wales. Right Hon. Viscount Glenorchy. John B. Gray, Ayrshire. Archd. Connell, Edinburgh. Andrew Crawford, Lochwinnoch. Thomas Heywood, Liverpool. Robert Young, Avendale. Theophilus Eastman, Hampshire. George R. Hunter, Dorsetshire. Samuel Wood, Liverpool. James Ballantine, Glasgow. Mathew Young, Loudon.
funiores.
William Young, Falkirk. William Shortndge, Glasgow. Andrew Bannatyne, ., William Hall, Reuben Bryce, Ireland. Joseph Stuart, Luss. Robert Buchanan, Glasgow. Andrew Buchanan, „ James How, „
Alexander Rennie, Kilsyth. David Connell, Glasgow. Robert Hilton, Lancashire.
I. For the best Essay on the progress of Reason and of Language in Children.
Private Student — John Graham, Kilbride. Public Students — Andrew Bannatyne, Glasgow. Samuel Wood, Liverpool.
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For the best Essays on the competition for Prizes, in Prose, to Andrew Crawford, Lochwinnoch. Right Hon. Viscount Glenorchy. James Duncan, Glasgow.
For the best Exercise in Verse, on the same subject, to Robert Young, Avendale. Robert M'Gill, Ireland. For the best Specimen of Recollection, to Robert Kennedy, Perthshire. William Hall, Glasgow. For the best Public Theme, to
Robert Young, Avendale.
For the best Appearance at the Black Stone Examination, to Robert Carlisle, Ireland. George R. Hunter, Dorsetshire.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged—
I. For the best Critical Essay on the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles, to
1 Duncan Stewart, Glasgow.
II. For the best Essay on the Use of the Infinitive Mood of the Greek Verb for the Imperative, to
William Symington, Paisley.
III. For the best Poetical Version of certain Choruses from the Clouds of Aristophanes, to
John Crosbie, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Exemplifications of the Greek Verb, to
John JFtnlay, Glasgow. William M. 'Queen, Ayrshire.
V. For Propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and Eminent Abilities, displayed during the Session, to
'Robert Carlisle, Ireland. David Kirkpatrick, Ireland. \ George Gordon M'Dougall, St. Croix. Alexander M'llwain, Ireland. \ Reuben J. Bryce, „
1 This young Gentleman having died after his Exercise was given in, the Prize was delivered to his Relations.
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'Alexander Graham, East Kilbridc.
David Allison, Paisley.
John Gemmil, Cambuslang.
Gilbert Wardlaw, Glasgow.
James Muir, Glasgow.
Thomas Curr, Shotts.
Alexander Ewing, Glasgow.
Peter M'Bride, North Knapd'ale. \ John Russell, Canada.
Charles Wallace, Worcester shire. (^William Penney, Glasgow.
(Charles Parker ; Glasgow. John M, Spooner, Demerara. William Graham, East Kilbride.
The Prizes in the HUMANITY 'CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Account of the Rise, Progress, and Decline of Roman Poetry, to
1 Duncan Stewart, Glasgow.
For another Essay on the same subject, to . Charles Young, Glasgow.
II. For the best Account of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the Decemvirate at Rome, to
Charles Young, Glasgow.
III. For the best Translations into English, from Cicero, Livy, Plautus, and other Authors, to
James Steel, Dumbarton. Andrew Fergus, Kirkintulloch. Alexander Graham, Lanarkshire. John Anderson, Paisley. Alexander M'llwain, Ireland. Ebenezer Russel, Glasgow. Robert Monteath, Ebenezer Russel, „
1 This young Gentleman having died during the present Session of College, as has been mentioned above, the Prize was regularly claimed on the part of his Relations ; and was delivered with all the consideration due to his eminent abilities, good dispositions, literary ardour, and literary acquirements, which were particularly distinguished by his ingenuity in Classical and Philosophical Criticism.
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IV. For the best Translations from English into Latin, to
John Wallace Hozier, Glasgow.
V. For the best Latin Verses, to
Thomas Rutherford, Glasgow. John Martin Spooner, Demerara.
VI. For excelling at the Examination in Roman Antiquities, to-
James Stirling, Strathaven.
VII. For excelling at the Black-stone Examination, to
William Davidson, Glasgow. Robert Macnair Wilson, Glasgow. James Muir, ,,
Robert Wallace, „
Thomas Curr, Lanarkshire.
VIII. For Exemplary Diligence and Regularity, to
Robert Macnair Wilson, Glasgow. Ebenezer Russel, „
John Gemmel, Lanarkshire. James Muir, Glasgow. Alexander Graham, Lanarkshire. George Gibb, Ayrshire. Alexander Ewing, Glasgow. William Muir, Kilmarnock.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1815.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made, in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
Three Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged: I. For the best account of the Tenets of Arius, and of those who embraced his opinions in after ages, variously modified, to Stair Macquhae, A.M., Ayrshire. L
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II. For the best account of the recently discovered Planets, to
John Couper, Glasgow.
III. For the best specimen of Elocution, to
Gavin G. Dunn, A.M., Fintry.
The GARTMORE GOLD MEDAL,
For the best exercise on the probable effects of the extended
Conquests in the East on the British Constitution, was adjudged to
George Oswald Sym, A.M., East Kilpatrick.
A Prize on Mr. COULTER'S DONATION was adjudged — For the best translation of Xenophon's Agesilaus, to Andrew Sym, East Kilpatrick.
A Prize on a DJNATION by Dr. WATT of Birmingham was adjudged —
For the best comparative view of the Huttonian and Wernerian Systems of Geology, to
George Oswald Sym, A.M., East Kilpatrick.
A Second Prize, for an Essay on the same subject, was given, on Mr. Coulter's Donation, to
James Rennie, Sorn.
A Prize was given by a private Gentleman, an alumnus of this University,
For the best Essay on Bible Societies, to James Rennie, Sorn.
Three Prizes for the best LATIN ORATIONS, in the Common Hall, were adjudged to
Robert Wylde, Paisley. Andrew Sym, East Kilpatrick. Hugh Mayne, A.M., Ireland.
Prizes to Students of THEOLOGY of the first and second years. I. Essay on the Qualifications for the Ministerial Office, to
Mr. Adam Forman, A M.
Mr. John Thomson.
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II. Essay on the Character and Conduct of a Student in Divinity, to
Mr. James Glen.
III. Essay on Testimony, with a view to its application to the Evidence of Christianity, to
Mr. William Woodrow. Mr. James Rennie.
IV. For general eminence, on the conclusion of his Theologi- cal Courses of Study, to
Richard Thomson.
The Prizes of the HEBREW CLASS were adjudged —
I. For distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class, to
Edward Gibb, Bothwell. John Brown, Ayrshire.
II. For the best Paradigmas of the Hebrew Verb, to
James Forsyth, Glasgow. John Steel, Quarrelton. John Vicar, Beith.
Two Prizes for excelling in the daily examinations proposed to those Students of SCOTTISH LAW who chose to be examined, were adjudged to
Andrew Simson, Glasgow.
Robert Walkinshaw, jun., Paisley.
Prizes in the NATURAL HISTORY CLASS were adjudged.
I. On Petrefactions, to
James Rennie, Sorn.
II. On the Inducements to the Study of Entomology, to
John Campbell, Largs.
The Prizes of the Senior MATHEMATIC CLASS were adjudged to Robert Watson, Glasgow. John Dunmore Lang, Largs. Alexander H. S. Rennie, Kilsyth George Lang, Port-Glasgow.
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Those of the Junior MATHEMATIC CLASS, to Seniores.
David Kirkpatrick, Ireland. Theophilus Eastman, Hampshire. John Gallaway, Stirlingshire. William Anderson, Ireland. Samuel Neilson, „
John Aiton, Strathaven.
Junior es.
William Anderson, Kilsyth. Henry Dunlop, Glasgow. Thomas Andrews, Ireland.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS were adjudged :
I. For the best Essay on the Thermometer, to
Alexander M'Lean, Rothesay.
II. For propriety of conduct, exemplary diligence, and display of eminent abilities, to
Andrew Sym, East Kilpatrick. Hugh Mayne, A.M., Ireland. John Orr, A.M., „
Robert Wylde, Paisley. John Adamson, Peebles shire. Archibald Bennie, Anderston. William Rintoul, Kincardine. John Park, Hutcheson. John D. Lang, Largs.
The Prizes in the ETHIC CLASS,
Given by the votes of the Students, for distinguished Eminence exhibited during the Session, in the composition of various Essays on subjects either prescribed to the Students, or chosen by them- selves, and in all the other duties and business of the Class, were adjudged to
Seniores.
Andrew Crawford, Lochwinnoch. Robert Magill, Ireland. William Shortridge, Glasgow.
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Robert Young, Avondale. Theophilus Eastman, Portsmouth. William Anderson, Coleraine. Samuel Wood, Liverpool.
Juniores.
George G. M'Dowall, West Indies. Reuben John Bryce, Coleraine. Alexander H. S. Rennie, Kilsyth. Joseph Stuart, Luss. James Paterson, Glasgow.
A Prize given for the best Essay on Instinct was adjudged to Andrew Sym, East Kilpatrick.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS.
I. For the best Essays on the Evidence of the Senses, executed during the Vacation, to
Andrew Crawford, Lochwinnoch. Andrew Bannatyne, Glasgow.
II. For the best Analysis of the Rhetorical figure called Prosopopeia, to
Robert Young, Avondale. John Anderson, Paisley.
The Prizes of this Session,
III. For the best specimens of Analysis and Synthesis, on various Subjects of Philosophy and of Taste, and for distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class.
First Division.
James Brown, Paisley. Charles Burton, Manchester.
Second Division. Seniores.
David Bogue, Hampshire. Charles Wallace, Worcester. Gillian M'Laine, Argyllshire. Thomas Gumming, Armagh.
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Gilbert Wardlaw, Glasgow. David Clarke, County of Down. William Worsley, Plymouth. Joseph Hay, Perthshire. Duncan M'Lean, Rothesay.
Juniores.
Alexander Graham, East Kilbride.
David Allison, Glasgow.
Michael Willis, Stirling.
Ebenezer Russel, Glasgow.
James Gibson, Doune.
John M'Leod Campbell, Argyleshire.
William Penney, Glasgow.
John Thomson, Edinburgh.
^Eneas M'Lean, Argyleshire.
Robert M'Nair Wilson, Glasgow.
Alexander Houston, „
IV. During this Session, Prizes were proposed for the best account of the Socratic Dialogue, which have been adjudged to
David Kirkpatrick — Private Class.
David Bogue, Hampshire. \public Has
Alex. Grahame, East Kilbride. jr
V. For the best specimen of Recollection, to
David Allison, Paisley.
VI. For the best appearance at the Black-stone Examination, to-
David Clarke, Down, Ireland.
VII. For the best Public Theme, to
David Bogue, Hampshire.
The Prizes of the GREEK CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Critical Essays on the Clouds of Aristophanes,. to
William Spiers, Paisley.
Thomas Heywood, B.A., Manchester.
II. For the best Translation of a Chorus from the Choephoroe of ^Eschylus, to
John Evans, B.A., Haverford West.
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III. For the best Essays on the Mental Process, by which Conditional Particles (such as El, AI, SI, AN, etc.) came to be estimated, in Language, as Symbols of Wish, Intreaty, Regret, In- terrogation, etc., to
Samuel Wood, B.A., Liverpool. Reuben J. Bryce, Ireland.
IV. For the best Essay on the Versification of Homer, to
Francis Pett, London.
V. For the best Exemplification of the Greek Verb, to
George Gibb, Ayrshire. John Macintyre, Kincardine.
VI. For Propriety of Conduct, Diligence, and Eminent Abilities, displayed during the Session, to
'David K. Clarke, Ireland.
Michael Willis, Stirling. <[ Joseph Hay, Alyth.
William Penney, Glasgow. lAlexander Ewing, „
[James Muir, Glasgow.
Thomas Curr, Shotts. | William Davidson, Glasgow.
Charles Parker, „
I: James Mylne, „
John Macintyre, Kincardine. Thomas Williamson, Stirling. William Bain, Paisley. James Taylor, Foulis. William Muir, Kilmarnock. James Russell, Glassford.
(David Macintosh, London. \ William Chrystall, Glasgow { James Hodgerr, Paisley.
The Prizes in the HUMANITY CLASS were adjudged- I. For an Essay on Figurative Language, to Peter M'Funn, Glasgow.
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II. For the best descriptions of the march and encampment of a Roman Army, to
Alexander Graham, E. Kilbride William Muir, Kilmarnock.
III. For a Translation of Tacitus' Life of Agricola, to
Alexander M'Neil, Glasgow.
IV. For the best Translations of the Andria of Terence, to
Ebenezer Russel, Glasgow. William Davidson, „
V. For the best Translations of Cicero de Amicitia, to
Thomas Curr, Shotts. William Denniston, Glasgow.
VI. For a Translation from Caesar, to
Duncan M'Intyre, Eastwood.
VII. For the best Translation into Latin Verse of Cowper's Poem on the loss of the Royal George, to
David M'Intosh, London.
VIII. For the best Translation from English into Latin, to
William Davidson, Glasgow.
IX. For excelling at the Black-stone examination, to
1. James Mylne, Glasgow.
2. Patrick Wilson, St. Martin's, West Indies.
3. John Connel, Glasgow. James Laurie, Newmilns.
4. William Muir, Kilmarnock. William Bain, Paisley.
X. For exemplary diligence, regularity and good behaviour, to
1. Thomas Curr, Shotts. William Muir, Kilmarnock. Archibald Nisbet, Newmilns. Duncan M'Intyre, Eastwood. William Hamilton, Muiravonside.
2. Thomas Aitken, Stirling. John M'Intyre, Kincardine. Thomas Williamson, Stirling.
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3. John Peters, Glasgow.
4. John Dymock, ,, William Arnell, „
John Hamilton Gray, Carntyne.
Prizes were adjudged at the close of Mr. Alexander's course of MATERIA MEDICA, by the votes of their fellow students, to the following Gentlemen, as the rewards of superior diligence and proficiency.
Seniors.
William Train, Dairy, Ayrshire.
Charles Kennedy, Ayr.
John Macfadzean, Kirkoswald.
Juniors.
1 John Clarke, Glasgow. Samuel M'Gee, Rady, Armagh. Douglas Wills, New Cumnock, Ayrshire. William M'Clure, Glasgow. Thomas Craig, Neilston. John Blackwood, Cathrine, Ayrshire. William Ralston, Paisley.
GLASGOW COLLEGE, ist MAY, 1816.
This day, the Annual Distribution of Prizes was made in the Common Hall, by the Principal and Professors, in presence of a numerous meeting of the University, and of many Reverend and respectable Gentlemen of this City and neighbourhood.
1 This most promising young man, the friend and favourite of the poor, was cut off by an infectious fever, caught in the discharge of his duty, to an indigent female, two weeks before the prizes were adjudged. But his class fellows, im- pressed with a sense of his unwearied and very successful diligence throughout the Session, unanimously voted this posthumous mark of their esteem and respect for his memory, which was accordingly presented to his father, Mr. Andrew Clarke, surgeon in this city
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Two Silver Medals, given by the UNIVERSITY, were adjudged—
I. For the best Essay upon the Internal Evidence of Christianity, to
John Brown, Stewarton.
II. For the best Specimen of Elocution, to
John Crosbie, Glasgow.
Two Prizes on Mr. COULTER'S Donation were adjudged —
I. For the best Lecture on the Parable of theTalents, Matthew xxv. 14, etc., to
Stair Macquhae, A.M., St. Quivox.
II. For the best Translation of Tacitus de Moribus Germanorum, to
David Bogue, Gosport.
A Prize on a Donation by Di. WATT of Birmingham,
For the best Essay on the Improvements in the Art of Bleaching
by the application of the Principles of Chemistry, was adjudged
to
James Rennie, A.M., Sorn.
Two Prizes for the best LATIN ORATIONS in the Common Hall, were adjudged to
Andrew Crawford, Lochwinnoch. Robert Graham, Aberfoyle.
Prizes of the THEOLOGICAL CLASS to Students of the first and second years, were adjudged —
For Essays — i. On the necessity of Revelation, evinced from the consideration of the general circumstances and character of mankind. 2. On the Imperfection of that Knowledge which the Light of Nature affords on the Pardon of Sin, and our condition after Death.
2nd Year, to
John Thomson, Houston. Thomas Kirkwood, Strathaven. John C. Jameson, Kilmarhock.
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ist Year, to
John Marshall, Glasgow. Robert Wylde, Paisley. Archibald Bennie, Anderston. John D. Lang, Largs.
For an abridged statement of the Lectures in Theology during the course of this Session, to
William Weir, Ireland. John M'Dougal, Argyllshire.
For voluntary Exercises in Theology, to
James Marshall, Rothesay.
The Prizes of the HEBREW CLASSES were adjudged —
Senior Class.
I. For the best Analysis of a passage in Isaiah, chap. v. 1-7, to David Bogue, Gosport.
Junior Class.
I. For distinguished eminence and proficiency in the whole business of the Class, to
Robert Gray, Ireland. John D. Lang, Largs.
II. For the best Paradigmata of the Hebrew verb, to
Alexander Lochore, A.M., Glasgow. James A. Steele, A.M., Dumbarton. John Allan, Tarbolton. Peter M'Laren, Comrie. Robert Paterson, Camnethan.
Two Prizes for excelling in the daily examinations, proposed to those Students of SCOTTISH LAW, who chose to be examined, were adjudged to
John Fyfe, Glasgow.
James Burnside, Glasgow.
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The Prizes of the MATHEMATIC CLASS, for excelling in Exercises prescribed during the Session, and for general propriety, diligence, and ability, were adjudged —
SENIOR CLASS, to
David Allison, Paisley. Thomas Andrews, Ireland. William Anderson, A.M., Ireland.
JUNIOR CLASS, to Seniores.
Joseph Hay, Perthshire. Michael Willis, Stirling. James Reston, Lanarkshire. Robert Wilson, Glasgow. William Raphael, Ireland.
Jun lores.
William Bain,. Paisley. John Dixon, Dumbarton.
The Prizes of the NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS, given by the votes of the Students, for propriety of conduct, exemplary diligence, and display of eminent abilities, were adjudged to
William Anderson, A.M., Ireland. Alexander H. S. Rennie, Kilsyth. Archibald Armstrong, A.M., Ireland. James Paterson, Glasgow. John Stevenson, A.M., Campsie. Thomas M'Vey, Polmont. Charles Muirhead, Drymen. James Bain, Row.
The Prizes in the ETHIC CLASS,
Given for eminence displayed during the Session, in the com- position of Essays on Subjects prescribed to the Students, or chosen by themselves ; and in the other business and duties of the •Class, were adjudged to
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Seniores.
David Bogue, Gosport. Gillian Maclaine, Argyllshire. Charles Wallace, Worcestershire. William Raphael, Ireland. Duncan M'Lean, Perthshire. Alexander Ewing, Glasgow.
Juniores.
Ebenezer Russell, Glasgow.
Michael Willis, Stirling.
William Hall, Glasgow.
John M'Leod Campbell, Argyllshire.
William Penney, Glasgow.
A Prize was given for an Essay on Habit, prescribed at the end of last Session, to
William J. Shortridge, A.M., Glasgow.
The Prizes of the LOGIC CLASS were adjudged —
I. For the best Essay on the influence of Attention on the other Powers of the Mind, executed during the Vacation, to
David Bogue, Gosport.
I 1. For the best Essay on the Standard of Taste, to
Charles Wallace, Worcester. The Prizes for this Session were adjudged —
III. For the best specimens of Composition, on various subjects of Philosophy, and of Taste, and for distinguished Eminence and Proficiency in the whole business