New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-07
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
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THE CORNELL UNIVERSITY hE6lSlEh NV H.
~ 19mo M 1913 Ithaca; University lIess

a., - ~ this valuable official document presents
n striking illustration of the development OF
the higher aud more comprehensive methods
of education which are now taking the place
of the ancient routine of the American colleges
II Is now hut little more than two years since the
Institution was opened with an academic stan Of
eighteen professors and corps of six nonresident
urofessors making in the wholetwenty-f distinct
chairs Of instruction. Ont of four hundred candl-
dates who were admitted 10 examination for en-
france 10 the University, about three hundred ana
fifty were found TO possess the requisite quaIlhca-
tons and were maticulated as students IN the reg
ulsr classes Since that time the career OF the lnst
tuition has been one of constant Advancement 1t
has been the recipient of liberal donations besides
the munifcent cndowments of the founder TO the
amount of nearly 100000 The number of instruc-
tors has increased from twentyfour to almost forty
Two additional edifces have been erected and
another has been commenced; large temporary
building for use as laboratory has been constructed;
aud more than ten thousand volumes have been
added to the library. The various museums have
been increased 10y the addition of cabinet Of Amer
lean birds, cabinet of cereals extensive herba-
rium, cabinet of botanical models cabinet OF
anatomical models and other important collections
The number of undergraduates has more than
doubled since 1858 and large numbers of persons
not formally connected with the University have al
tended many Of the courses Of lectures especially
those Of the President and of Professor Goodwin
smith and Of Professors George William curtis,
James Russell Lowell, Theodore W. Dwight ana
Bayard Taylor
The funds Of Cornell University are divided INTO
two separate classes l. The original gift of the Ma
toual Government to he State OF New-lorb' whch
consisted of about $4,000 acres OF this an amount
Of scfp representing 5000 acres was sold before the
foundation OF the Cornell University, and the pro
coeds $4,000 were deposited in the treasury OF the
STATE OF the remainder. amounting to $4,000 acres
in scrip $4,000 acres have been sold under the man
ac,mert Of MI Cornell for the sum Of S2t5W0, lcav-
ing scrip stn uusod 10 the amount Of 100000 acres.
Tie remainder of the scrip 52Oo0O acres, has been
located and now constitutes an available estate sub
ject 70 the direction OF the trustees small portion
of this land is situated in Kansas and Minnesota,
hat by fan the greater part Of DO lies IN Wisconsin
7, has been carefully selected in tracts often border
ing ON large streams and nearly all embraced M the
Ii,h and valuable pine region IF Wisconsin and
deriving constantly increasing value from its tim
Ter aloae The whole tract is estimated at an aver
sge net value Of five dollars an acre OF total Of
over 10000 The other portion Of the University
endowment consists of the sum of $4,000 gwen
by MI Cornell, and invested ia good securities at
seven per cent interest.
The peculiar features Of Cmncn University i'm
which II differs from many other seats of learning
IL this country arc as follows: l. star Of nonresi
dent professors who deliver annual courses Of lee
lures on subjects IN which they have acquired mgh
1eputations =. A complete option in the choice Of
studies Every student is al liberty To make ms Sc
lection among several courses that are presented to
ms choice. or he may form for himself an entirely
independent course from amoncthe various branches
pursued AZ the CHiyersity o. In special cases APP
proved by the Faculty, be may devote himself TO
single branch of study. 3. The prominence given 10
Studies Of practical utility. The idea of doing some
vague general good TO the mind Of the student 10y
studies which do not interest him is not entertained.
variety Of instruction is offered which enables hm
70 acquire such knowledge may agree with his
tastes The ancient classics are provided
for in accordance with their acknowledged
beauty and worth hut due attention is
also given to the modern classics, especially those Of
our own language. Among the subjects TO which
prominent rank is assigned IN the teachings of the
University are history with the various collateral
studies political and social science, the natural Sc
enccs the application Of science TO the arts. and
human anatomy physiology. and the laws Of health.
T. iir PROVISION mat is maze 1or INSTRUCTION n COM
1ncrcaI1natheuatics ,bookkeepnga the science Of
accounts. which is essential to every in a coun-
try like the United States .. The absence OF any sys
tom Of marks 70 indicate comparative degrees Of
merit has been utterly abolished. Professors have
been sought who able TO inspire The students
with love Of learning 10y their own methods, with
out the doubtful aid Of such artificial devices. T..
The freedom Of the University fromall sectariauisn.
ANorcl seeking 10 promote Christian civilization
az IFS highest aim ia makes no attempt 10 enforce
q 10 exclude any special creed. No trustee proieS-
for Or student can be accepted OF rejected on ac-
count Of any religions on political opinions
With regard 10 instruction in agriculture and the
mechanic arts, the University las already made con-
siderable progress. The professorships Of agricul-
tural chemistry agricultural geology, horticulture
zoology, aud veterinary science We're filed at an
carly period An agricultural museum Of an en-
tiIcly unique character in this country was formed
before the opening Of the Institution. containing
collections Of models of agricultural implements, Of
models Of plants and OF anatomical models Of farm
ANIMALS There ample laboratory rooms for the
analysis Of soils and rocks Tor the investigation Of
plants and for the dissection Of domestic animals
TIE University farm has been put under careful
Ulage under the charge OF the assistant professor Of
agriculture some twenty selected students having
performed the principal part of the labor during the
past season so general degree is conferred on
candidate who has NOT ATTENDED am entire course Of
lectures on agriculture. IN the department Of me-
Chanic arts there are Irofrs0orsips Of industrial
mechanics civil engineering. mathematics. practical
mechanics and chemistry applied TO manufactures,
most Of which aIc filed by competent instructors.
There is great variety of models illustrating me
chauical movements. models Of different classes of
motors and models If engineering construction. In
addtion 10 the ordinary Lectures and exercises spe-
cal lectures have been given in this department.
ligcb field vorl. has been accomplished III engineer
ine and surveying and about one-balf of the stu
dents last wear received more or less instruction in
archaeological branches.