science. Distinguished for the boldness
of his enterprise and the decisive energy of his character, he set no
limits to what individual exertion and effort could accomplish. He
attempted great things with means which other men would have esteemed
wholly inadequate, and the vigor of his mind increased in proportion
to the difficulties he met in the execution of his enterprises. He was
disheartened by no difficulties, he was intimidated by no dangers, he
was shaken by no sufferings. The glory which he sought was not the
temporary applause of this party or that sect, but it was the glory
which results from unwearied efforts for the improvement and happiness
of man. He was not less distinguished by the object and character of
his enterprises than by the great qualities he exhibited in their
accomplishment. His was a high and holy ambition, which, while it
preserved its vigor, identified its objects with those of the purest
charity."

Dartmouth conferred the degree of LL. D. upon President Wheelock in
1789. He died at Hanover, April 4, 1817, his wife, Mrs. Maria (Suhm)
Wheelock, daughter of Governor Christian Suhm, of St. Thomas, W. I.,
surviving him.

CHAPTER XII.

ADMINISTRATION OF PRESIDENT BROWN.--CONTEST BETWEEN THE COLLEGE AND
THE STATE.--TRIUMPH OF THE COLLEGE.

Rev. Francis Brown of North Yarmouth, Maine, was elected the successor
of President Wheelock. His character will be the subject of a later
chapter. He was inaugurated in September, 1815, and entered at once
with vigor and earnestness upon the performance of his official
duties.

The Committee of the New Hampshire Legislature of 1815, Rev. Ephraim
P. Bradford, Nathaniel A. Haven, and Daniel A. White, appointed to
investigate the affairs of the college, reported in substance, that
there was no ground for interference by the State.

The deep interest in the college question produced a political
revolution in the State. In his message to the Legislature at the
opening of the session in June, 1816, Governor Plumer says:

"Permit me to invite your consideration to the state and condition of
Dartmouth College, the head of our learned institutions. As the State
has contributed liberally to the establishment of its funds, and as
our constituents have a deep interest in its prosperity, it has a
strong claim to our attention. The charter of that college was granted
December 13th, 1769, by John Wentworth, who was then Governor of New
Hampshire, under the