American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-20

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SOPHOMORE CLAss.--I. Horace, finished; xsnophon's
Memorabilia; Geometry finished; Rhetoric begun. gs
H. Cicero de Amicitia and de Scnectute; Hcrodotus
S sSainI, rans Spherical
Ill. Ciceroda Ofciis Herodotus finished; Surveying;
Analytical Geometry, begun; Rhetoric, finished. = \
SENIOR CLAss.I. Political Philosophy; The Andria Of
errence The Clouds Of Arstophanesi Acoustics Optics
II. Elements Of Criticism Buffers Analogy; Ciceros
Tusculan Questions; Demosthenes de Corona; votaic
Electricity Galvanism; Electro Magnetism Magnetic
Ill The Constitution Of the United States Astronomy
nnrhed The Science Of Heat; Thermo Electricity; Chs
PHILOSOPHICAL APPARATUS as
The College is provided with Philosophical Apparatus
that furnishes ample means Of experimental illustration
in all the different branches OF Natural Philosophy The
of dollars has recently been expended
partly in this country and partly in London and Paris in
% new % 'he
EXAMINATIONS.
At the close Of each study branch Of study the mem
bers Of the class carefully examined and at the close
Of Committee Of the Trustees and their atainments
are communicated to the Board Of Trustees.
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION.
In addition Y daily morning and evening prayer d.
morning
ent At the request Of his parent or guardian student
permitted to attend any place Of worship which himself
the parent guardian may select One member of the
Faculty win attend at each Of the different places Of
ship Presbyterian Epscopaan and MethodisD in the
Two at least of the Professors NTH their families, will
reside in the College buildings and will board at
mon table with tho students who are required to occupy
such rooms may bs assigned them by the Faculty.
m ADMISSION.
In order to admission to pursue the entire course
student must be at least fourteen Of age must give
satisfactory evidence Of good moral character and must
sustain examination in the following studies, viz:
Arithmetic, Elements Of Algebra, Latin and Greek
Grammar Jacobs or Feltons Greek Reader and the first
two books Of xenophons Anabasis jacobs Doerings
Lntin
and Virgil or what shall be deemed equivalent
EXPENSES.
ENTRANCE PEE-H the student enter as Freshman, I'VE
dollars If Sophomore, dollars if Junior, fifteen
Z" Ia &snon. I'd sssuom.
Tuition /. $2l 90 $2l 90
Room rent w 10
incidental expenses loo loo
9 IIss, Of Library ,oooo ,o6
Fuel for oratory and Recitation room 80
ID the probable cost is advanced BY each student Il more
is consumed is charged to him If less the balance
Board is furnished with the families Of the Professors
at two dollars per week.
Washing, at the usual rates.
All dues payable in advance The tuition Ia remit
ted application, to all students designed for the Min
istry.
The tuition fee for Modern Languages win be eight
dollars per session. to Be paid to the Instructor In
vance. "a, .tt Ill fs 74 fsa
For students who do not design to prosecute the whole
dies Is furnished, adapted to the sphere
Of each individual far such be reasonably anto
ipated. q
The studies Of this Course arranged under the follow
ing departments, TO wit:
1st A MATHEMATICAL DEPaRrMENp-In which, beginning
with Arithmetic and Algebra, the student will be carried
se7dtn, through all the higher branches Of the Mathe
matcs ending In their application TO Natural Philosophy
Astronomy, &c.
ID. AN EseLisH MISUNDERSTANDING instruction
in 0rthography Reading Elocution, Grammar Writing,
Geography, History, Composition Rhetoric Logic Intel
ectua Philosophy Moral Philosophy, Political Grammar
Story the Constitution Philosophy, ornthology Ma
tural Theology, Elements Of Criticism and Evidences Of
Christianity
Sd. A MfRcAsrnr DrrAnrmsNr--rn which win be i'm
parted acquaintance all that s necessary quail
N youth for the immediate duties Of the counting house,
l. Psnnmansaip-By an original and popular system of
this art which invariably produces bold finished hand,
peculiarly adapted to the purposes Of the accountant and
business man.
thods Of computing Interest Discount Equation of Pay
uents &C., and other mercantile calculations founded
centage together with all such operations
quisite for thorough knowledge OF the Of the
oountngr room.
approved methods complete Of instruction in
this branch will be furnished designed TO M the student
to take charge of any set Of account books
4th. Az AeRIcuLTuRAL DfpARTNEsT-Comprisng q
lection from the English and Mathematical courses and
ALSO Surveying Botany Mneralogy, Geology Chemistry
and Agricultural Chemistry; the last two illustrated by
9TH. A CIvIL ENGINEER DErARrMENr--In which
taught Arithmetic mental and written Algebra Omen
tai and wrtten) Geometry, Trigonometry Surveying,
With the use OF instruments the field Practical Eng
neerng, Architecture, Perspective, Draughting and To
biography. eo
9th. TEAoHKR's DEPABTHENT.-The course OF study
will consist Of judcous selection Of subjects from the
departments including all the branches pursued
schools Practical Lectures will also be given
on School Teaching both science and art
Pupils win not only thus receive the fullest instruction
relative the best and popular methods teaching
but they will also have opportunities Of exemplifyng
them by hearing Rotations in the lower departments Of
the Institution. lHn9 tsr
7th. DEPARTMENT or MODERN LAsGuAaEs--In which
students who wish take thorough course can have an
opportunity of doing while others whose object may
be to acquire SUFFICIENT knowledge TO translate with aci
ity and 70 pronounce with tolerabe correctness in
short time a possible are also provided for.