The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-08-09

NNSHuHOeO from bnlH, BeVeJAi bittS IA hihNt
localities were examined, and the new institution
came near being established In the neighDoL-
hood of South AmbOy, N. J. The estate hess th
Madison was finally fixed S SP0n' sHSmined snI Il the
definite location that more eligible OF 4.t t sil
tive one could not have been secured, ~ WI
be necessary to obtain q charter from the new
Jersev Te0islat1re at its next session; but the
original one will be retained, WIN silghs tnOul-
fications in order that property may DC heio 0y
the institution In both States. NOW that the
site for the Seminary has been selected and pur-
chased extensive alterations and additions are
being made to the buildings. The old mansion
house is to be slightly remodelled, SO as to ac-
commodate two of the Professors and their
families. The large parlor and the stately
dining-room, however, will not be disturbed,
but will be retained in their present condition
of the present farmhouse, another sub.
stant1al residence for a professor is to be
erected without delay, and others will follow
as fast as they are needed. A chapel, library
building, recitation and lecture-rooms, a refec-
tory, and clubhouse for such of the students
as desire to economlze, are also to be erected
Immediately. The large and substantial stable
already spoken OF is now undergoing altera-
tons to adapt 1t TO use as dormitories and
studies. Within few weeks all traces OF its
former character will be removed; the doOrWays
and passages will be filed up with masonry, and
other and more appropriate ones substituted
for them; third story, after the stylish French
pattern now so popular, will be added; and
the interior then divided into seventy-two apart
ments, eleven feet by twelve each in dimension.
Two of these will be allotted to two
students, the one to be used as q study room,
and the other as a sleeping chamber. These
alterations and additions will cost about S20 600,
and by the time they are completed the build
ing will not only be as well adapted to its des-
tined purposes as anv other in the country, but
1T will be exceedingly attractive as far as the
exterior is concerned. As soon as the increase
in the number of students demands more room,
the necessities of the institution will be met by
the erection Of other HOrmitOrine nj tho
elegant and convenient character. In addition
to the expense attending these Improvements of
the grounds, Mr.. Drew will furnish the buildings
completely throughout, and will also present
to the Seminary larger and more complete
theological library than any other in this
country. His agents are now engaged in the
purchase of the books, and several thousand
volumes have already been selected in the
United States and Europe. Large additions will
be made to the library during the year, and
when complete it will cover the whole field of
theology and its kindred branches of literature,
ancient and modern, English and foreign. 1t is
expected that the entire expense attending
these proposed measures will not fall short of
$3.50, 600, which will cause the outfit of the
Seminary to reach cost of 100000 And as a
permanent fund for its independent support
hereafter, the generous and enlightened founder
Will add cash endowment of S250,000, to be
securely invested for the sole benefit of
tn the institution; tuition This princely l6sSrality
surely worthy OF commemoratien. As further
increase of the resources of the Seminary, it is
the intention of the Trustees to lay out the
grounds in the form of park, with numerous
walks and drives, and then to divide up large
portion of it into building lots of from one to ten
acres each, which will be leased for tWenty-one
years, subject to cancellation or renewal on
new valuation at the expiration of that time.
The preparations TOR the reception of students
are being rapidly pushed forward, and it is ex-
pected that everything will be in readiness by
the 18th of October next, on which day the
Seminary will be formally opened. After the
first year, the term will commence on the third
Thursday in September, and continue eight
months, terminating on the third Thursday in
May. The regular course of;study, the comp e.
ton of which entities the student to the degree
of Bachelor of Divinity will extend through
three years, and will cover the different
branches OF eXegetical, historical, systematic,
and practical theology. This course is arranged
with reference to the attainments of college
graduates and the applicant for admission to it
will be required to produce diploma from
some college or university, showing that he has
received the degree of Bachelor OF Arts" or, If
he cannot do so, to pass satisfactory eXamina-
ton before the Faculty in classical and general
literature and science. Students whose age or
want of classical preparation will prevent them
from pursuing the regular course, Will be ad-
mitted to partial course, requiring two years
for its completion. With reference to the other
requirements for admission to the Seminary, the
circular of the institution s9ys:-
Applicants for admission who are members
OF the MetnOdlsC EplScOpal CnurCn must Drlng
certificate OF local preachers license, or a
recommendation either from quarterly con-
ference or leaders meeting, certifying that the
applicant is proper person, as to moral and
Christian character, to enjoy the advantages OF
| the Seminary. Members of other Churches
must bring satisfactory written recommends
| tions from ministers of the Church to which
they belong.n With regard to the expenses OF
the student, the ample endowment of the Semi
| nary will make il possible to place them very
low. There will be no charge for tuition, room
rent, or use of the library; and the Club House
which is to be erected will be tor the use of those
who desire TO economic in the matter of boarC
by the formation of clubs.
Three of the regular professors in the Semi
nary have already been selected. The first o
these is the Rev. John McClintock, DID,, LID.
who is President of the institution and Professor
of Practical Theology. DIR. McClintock is on
of the most scholarly and popular diVines in thu
Methodist denomination, and for many year
has enjoyed its full confidence From 1860 t
1854 he was pastor OF the American Chapel a
Paris, and while residing IN that city was con
stantly III consult alton with our Minister tt
France, the Hon. William l.. Dayton. He con
tributed greatly by his advice to the efficiency
Of the conduct OF our affairs by the latter, ant
when the position suddenly became vacant bN
Mr.. Dayton's death, so high was Preslden
Lincons appreciation of his ability and ser
vices that he rendered the appointment to DR.
McClintock, who felt constrained to decline Ii
acceptance For several years past DR.. McChn
took has been engaged, In conjunction with DR.
Strong, in the preparation OF general Cyclic
peda of Biblical Literature, the first volume o
which has just been given TO the public Thi
work promises TO be the most extensive ant
reliable of the kind that has ever been under
taken.
The Rev. Bernard H. Nadal, D. D., is the Pro
fessor of Historical Theology. He has held som