Second Term.-Metallurgy; Mineralogy; Mining; Machines; Astronomy; Civil Liberty and Self-Government; Constitution of the United States; Drawing; General Chemistry-Lectures with Experiments.

Practicum during the year.-Laboratory Practice in Metallurgy; Laboratory Practice in Analysis of Öres; Office Practice in Designs, Models, &c.

V. Course in Literature.

FRESHMAN CLASS.

First Term.-Livy; Latin Prose Composition; Cyropedia; Greek Prose Composition; Algebra; English-Orthopy, Orthography, Composition and Elocution; Botany; Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Second Term.-Horace's Odes; Metrical Exercises and Latin Prose Composition; Herodotus; Greek Prose Composition; English General Grammar, Composition and Elocution; Geometry; Botany; Human Anatomy and Physiology.

SOPHOMORE CLASS.

First Term.-Cicero De Officiis; Latin Composition; Demosthenes; Select Orations; Greek Composition; Trigonomentry, Surveying and Levelling; Zoology; English-Etymology, Composition and Original Declamations.

Second Term.-Horace; Epistles and Satires; Latin Composition; Thucydides; Greek Composition; Descriptive Geometry and Perspective; Zoology; English-Synonyms; Composition and Original Declamations.

JUNIOR CLASS.

First Term.-Tacitus; Latin Composition; Oedipus; Tyrannus; Greek Composition; English Literature; History of English Language; Geology; Physics; Mechanics.

Second Term.-Juvenal; Plato; English Literature; Prosody; History of English Language; Logic; Geology; Physics; Mechanics.

SENIOR CLASS.

First Term.-Cicero pro Cluentio; Prometheus of Aeschylus; Rhetoric; English Drama; History of English Language and Literature; Political Economy; Mental Philosophy; Astronomy; Chemistry-Lectures with Experiments. Second Term.-History of Roman Classical Literature; History of Greek Classical Literature; English Poetry; History of English Language and Literature; Moral Philosophy; Astronomy; Chemistry-Lectures with Experiments.

TERMS OF ADMISSION.

Candidates for admission to the Freshman Class in General Science, in Mechanical and Civil Engineering, and in Metallurgy, Mineralogy and Mining, and to the Junior Class in Agriculture, must have attained the age of sixteen years, and will be examined in the following subjects, viz.:

Arithmetic; Algebra, through Simple Equations; English Grammar; The History of the United States; Elementary, Political and Physical Geography; Elementary Natural Philosophy.

Candidates for admission to the Freshman Class of the Course of Literature, must have attained the age of sixteen years, and will be examined in the following books and subjects, or their equivalents, viz.:

Arithmetic; Algebra, through Simple Equations; English Grammar; Geography; Harkness' Latin Grammar and Latin Reader; Cæsar De Bello Gallico; Cicero-Select Orations; Virgil-The Bucolics and the first four books of the Eneid; Latin Prosody; Hadley's Greek Grammar; Whiton's Companion Book; Xenophon's Anabasis; Homer's Iliad, four books.

EXPERIMENTAL FARM.

The Instruction in Agriculture is under the care of the Professor of Agriculture, who teaches this branch not only in its scientific relations to Chemistry, Vegetable and Animal Physiology and Zoölogy, but as an experimental science, having its own methods, and special means and objects of research.

In order the more fully to attain these ends, there is attached to this department a Model and Experimental Farm, on which experiments will be instituted to investigate various points connected with practical agriculture, such as the best system of rotation of crops, the most suitable manures for different crops, and the best methods of applying them, especially in connection with the rotation of crops, the best methods of managing stock, and of combining stockraising with other branches of agriculture, and the best methods of plantculture as applied to the productions of the garden, the field, and the pleasureground.

Every student in this department is required to assist in the work connected with these experiments, and to record the experiments in a memorandum book, which is examined from time to time by his instructor.

For the benefit of the farming community, an Agricultural Journal, under the editorship of members of the College Faculty, will be commenced in the course of the current year. In the Journal will be published the experiments made at this College, and at other places in the United States and in Europe, with other matters of interest to agriculturists.

MILITARY INSTRUCTION.

The College has received a large supply of arms and accoutrements from the Ordnance Department of the State of Pennsylvania, and has adopted the following course of Military instruction occupying four years.

FRESHMAN CLASS.

First Term.-The School of the Soldier; Army Regulations.

Second Term.-The School of the Soldier; Bayonet Exercise; Army Regulations.

SOPHOMORE CLASS.

First Term.-The School of the Company; Bayonet Exercise; Camp and Outpost Duty.

Second Term.-The School of the Company; Sword Exercise; Camp and Outpost Duty.

JUNIOR CLASS.

First Term.-The School of the Battalion; The Composition, duties and forms of Courts Martial and Military Boards.

Second Term.--The School of the Battalion; Artillery Drill; Lectures on Military Art and Science.

SENIOR CLASS.

First Term.-Artillery Drill; Target Practice; Field Fortification; Marches and Reviews.

Second Term.-Review Drills; Target Practice; Field Fortification; Lectures on Ancient and Modern Campaigns.

One hour daily, is given to Military instruction. In suitable weather, the whole hour is devoted to drill. In weather unfit for drill, the hour is spent in the study of the topics specified in the programme.

The students of the College Department, such as have conscientious scruples excepted, are required to go through this course of military instruction, and to provide themselves with a fatigue suit of dark blue cloth, to consist of a single breasted jacket, a vest, trousers, and regulation cap; with brass buttons of the pattern of the State of Pennsylvania.

MANUAL LABOR.

Every student, who may desire it, has the privilege of diminishing his College expenses by working for the College in whatever capacity his labor may be deemed serviceable by the President. The student will receive adequate compensation for the labor performed in pursuance of this rule.

RELIGIOUS EXERCISES.

Devotional exercises are held in the College Chapel every morning, and all the students are required to be present.

Religious services are held in the College Chapel every Sabbath afternoon, and all the students are required to attend, except such as may have special permission to attend worship elsewhere. Such permission can be obtained only by presenting to the President a written request therefor from the parent or guardian.

DEGREES.

The Degree of Bachelor of Science is conferred on students who have completed the course in General Science, have passed a satisfactory examination at the end of the course, and have prepared a dissertation on some scientific subject, approved by the Faculty.

The Degree of Bachelor of Agriculture is conferred on students who have completed the course in Agriculture, have passed a satisfactory examination at the end of the course, and have prepared a dissertation on some Agricultural subject, approved by the Faculty.

The Degree of Civil Engineer is conferred on students who have completed the course in Mechanical and Civil Engineering, have passed a satisfactory examination at the end of the course, and have prepared a dissertation on some subject connected with Mechanical and Civil Engineering, approved by the Faculty.

The Degree of Mining Engineer is conferred on students who have completed the course in Metallurgy, Mineralogy and Mining, have passed a satisfactory examination at the end of the course, and have prepared a dissertation on some subject connected with Mineralogy, Metallurgy or Mining, approved by the Faculty. The Degree of Bachelor of Arts is conferred on students who have completed the course in Literature, have passed a satisfactory examination at the end of the course, and have prepared a dissertation on some Literary subject, approved by the Faculty.

EXPENSES.

Board and Room Rent, per term of 20 weeks, $70; Tuition, $50; Washing, $5; Fuel, $5; Total, $130.

This bill must be paid in advance on entering. A strict compliance with this rule is required Candidates for admission are required to pay, on entering, a matriculation fee of $5.

The College is ten miles S. S. W. of Bellefonte, and can be reached by the Pennsylvania R. R. to Spruce Creek, or Tyrone. From Spruce Creek, by stage on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; and from Tyrone, by cars to Bellefonte twice a day, and hence by stage, or livery. It can also be reached by Philadelphia and Erie R. R. to Lock Haven, and hence to Bellefonte.

MICHIGAN STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.

NEAR LANSING.

HISTORY.

Is the year 1855, the Legislature, in pursuance of the requirement of Article XIII, § II, of the Constitution of 1850, passed an act for the purchase of a farm and the endowment of a Státe Agricultural School; and after some modifications of the original plan, a tract of 676 acres was secured near Lansing, a building was erected, and in May, 1857, the institution was commenced with sixty-one scholars and six instructors. This institution was in a highly successful condition at the time when the National grant was made, and to its further endowment were directed the proceeds which are to come from the disposal of the land-scrip. The share of Michigan amounted to 240,000 acres, all of which has been located within the State for the benefit of the College, and none has yet been sold.

TRUSTEES.

The Trustees of the institution are as follows:

His Excellency, HENRY H. CRAPO, ex-officio, President of the Board; Hon. HEZEKIAH G. WELLS, of Kalamazoo, Vice President; Hon. DAVID CARPENTER, of Blissfield; Hon. JUSTUS GAGE, of Dowagiac; Hon. ABRAHAM C. PRUTZMAN, of Three Rivers; Hon. S. O. KNAPP, of Jackson; Hon. ORAMEL HOSFORD, of Olivet; T. C.: ABBOT, A. M., ex-officio, President of the College; Hon. SANFORD HOWARD, Secretary; JOSEPH MILLS, of Lansing, Treasurer.

FACULTY.

The following persons are the instructors of the school:

T. C. ABBOT, President, Professor of Mental Philosophy and Logic; MANLY MILES, M. D., Professor of Animal Physiology and Practical Agriculture, and Superintendent of the Farm; R. C. KEDZIE, A. M., M. D., Professor of Chemistry; ALBERT M. PRENTISS, M. S., Professor of Botany and Horticulture, and Superintendent of the Gardens; SANFORD HOWARD, Secretary; GEORGE T. Fairchild, A. M., Professor of English Literature; ALBERT J. COOK, M. S., Instructor in Mathematics; W. W. DANIELLS, B. S., Assistant Professor of Chemistry. S. S. ROCKWELL, Steward; ALBERT F. ALLEN, M. S., Foreman of the Farm; GEORGE W. HARRISON, B. S., Assistant Foreman of the Farm.

STUDENTS.

The number of students has been as follows:-In 1859, 105; 1860, 51; 1861, 65; 1862, 74; 1863, 52; 1864, 61; 1865, 88; 1866, 108; 1867, 97.

GENERAL OBJECTS OF THE COLLEGE.

The State Agricultural College proposes

1st. To impart a knowledge of science, and its application to the arts of life. Especially are those sciences which relate to Agriculture and the kindred arts, such as Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Animal Physiology, prosecuted to a

much greater extent than in institutions where the study of their practical applications is not pursued. The instruction given in the lecture-room is illustrated and enforced by the actual and prolonged study of plants and animals, and of the various practices and experiments of the farm and garden. Students will be taught to distinguish clearly between those principles and settled rules of agriculture, in accordance with which they may safely proceed, and those theories or practices which are either exploded, or are as yet the proper objects of experiment and discussion only, but whose too hasty adoption has led to repeated failures, and to the discredit of science.

2d. To afford to its students the privilege of daily manual labor. As this labor is to some degree remunerated, it might seem intended only to lessen the expense of the student. Its first use, however, is educational, being planned and varied for the illustration of the principles of science. The preservation of health, and of a taste for the pursuit of agriculture, are two other important objects. It is well known that students who pursue a college course very seldom thereafter engage in any industrial pursuit. Four or six years of study without labor, wholly removed from sympathy with the laboring world, at the period of life when habits and tastes are rapidly formed, will almost inevitably produce a disinclination, if not inability, to perform the work and duties of the farm. But to accomplish the objects of the institution, it is evident that the students must not, in acquiring a scientific education, lose either the ability or the disposition to labor on the farm. If the farmer, then, is to be educated, he must be educated on the farm itself; and it is due to this large class of our population that facilities for improvement, second to none other in the State, be afforded them.

It is believed that the three hours' work that every student is required to perform on the farm or in the garden, besides serving to render him familiar with the use of implements and the principles of agriculture, is sufficient also to preserve habits of manual labor, and to foster a taste for agricultural pursuits. It has been found in the past, sufficient to keep the students interested in every department of farm and horticultural work; and the daily labor of each one being performed at one time, does not occupy him longer than is requisite for preserving health and a robust constitution.

3d. To prosecute experiments for the promotion of agriculture. Agriculture is the creature of experiments. Very few farmers possess facilities for carrying on experiments accurately, and to definite results. From a lack of general acquaintance with the laws of Nature, their experiments, generally, unless guided by scientific men, are comparatively valueless for the determination of vexed questions of practice, and the establishment of general principles. An extensive laboratory, and other means at hand, enable the institution to enter on a series of experiments, to be prosecuted systematically and continuously from year to year.

4th. The organic law of the College, as well as the act of Congress donating lands for Agricultural Colleges, contemplate courses of instruction in the military art, and in the applications of science to the various arts of life. The practical applications of science are at present pursued mostly in directions desirable to the farmer-as surveying, leveling, laying out of grounds, mechanics as applied to implements, buildings, stock-breeding, etc. Other departments will be organized whenever adequate means are secured, whether from the Agricultural land fund, or from other sources.