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WEST VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.

MORGANTOWN.

THE Scrip received by this State amounted to 150,000 acres. It was directed that the funds derived from selling this scrip should go to the endowment of the Agricultural College of West Virginia to be located near Morgantown, Monongalia County, on the property formerly belonging to Monongalia Academy and the Woodburn Female Seminary, and which was tendered to the State as a partial foundation for the new institution.

TRUSTEES.

Eleven Trustees, one from each Senatorial District, having been appointed by the Governor, assembled at Morgantown, April 3, 1867, and elected Hon. W. E. Stevenson of Wood county, President, and Dr. T. H. Logan of Wheeling, Secretary. Rev. Alex. Martin, D. D., was chosen President of the College, and in June following his inauguration took place. The address which he delivered at that time has been printed. (Morgantown, 1867, 8vo., 30 pp.)

ENDOWMENT.

The property of the school is thus stated in the address:

Proceeds of Congressional land scrip,

$90,000

The College, (formerly Woodburn,) grounds and buildings,.
The Academy grounds and buildings,

25,000

:

15,000

Effects surrendered as the Library and personal property of the above,
Cash, Bonds, &c., surrendered as endowment of the above,

390

7,556

$137,946

Total,

The proceeds of the scrip are invested in bonds of the State, bearing interest at six per cent. With this moderate endowment, the Trustees propose to maintain a Preparatory department, a College proper, a Scientific department, and an Agricultural department.

FACULTY.

The Faculty consists of the following persons:

Rev. ALEX. MARTIN, D. D., President, and Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy; Rev. J. W. SCOTT, D. D., Vice President, and Professor of Languages; Col. J. R. WEAVER, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Military Tactics; Prof. S. G. STEVENS, A. M., Professor of Natural Sciences; Prof. F. S. LYON, A. M., Professor of English Literature, and Principal of Preparatory Department, and Prof. O. W. MILLER, Assistant Professor of Do.

STUDENTS.

The College opened in September, 1867, and before its close there were 138 students in the different departments.

NEW JERSEY AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL ARTS COLLEGE.

HISTORY.

NEW JERSEY directed the proceeds of her portion of the National grant, 210,000 acres, to the maintenance of a Scientific School in Rutgers College, at New Brunswick, by an act approved April 4, 1864. The school thus established as the "New Jersey College for the benefit of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts," was opened for the full number of State students, in September, 1866. COURSES OF STUDY.

The courses of study are as follows:

I. CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS.

II. CHEMISTRY AND AGRiculture.

Either of these will occupy three years.

During the first year and the first term of the second year, the studies of the two courses will be the same.

The courses of study include the following subjects:

Practical Chemistry, Chemical Analysis, and Chemistry applied to the Arts.

Land Surveying, Topographical Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Draughting.

Mechanical Philosophy, Machinery, Hydraulics.

Agriculture.

Geology and Mineralogy, and their application to Mining and Metallurgy. Botany and Geology, with their relations to Vegetable and Animal Physiology. Astronomy and Navigation. Military Tactics. French and German. Instruction will also be afforded in Rhetoric, Mental Philosophy, History, Political Economy, and International Law.

Courses of Lectures to adults upon various departments of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts will also be given at stated times, through the second term of the year.

ARRANGEMENT OF STUDIES.

THIRD CLASS.-FIRST YEAR.

I. Course in Civil Engineering and Mechanics.

First Term.-Algebra; Quadratic Equations; Geometry, four books; Draughting-Constructing Problems; Elementary Principles of Zoology and Mineralogy; Rhetoric, Exercises in Elocution and Composition; French.

Second Term--Algebra, Finished; Geometry, finished; Geometrical Drughting; Meteorology and Modes of Keeping Meteorological Register; History— Composition and Declamation; French.

Third Term.-Trigonometry and Surveying; Elements of Botany; Physical Geography; History-Composition and Declamation; Draughting; French.

II. Course in Chemistry and Agriculture.

First Term.-Algebra, Quadratic Equations; Geometry, four books; Draughting--Constructing Problems; Elementary Principles of Zoology and Mineralogy; Rhetoric, Exercises in Elocution and Composition; French.

Second Term.-Algebra, finished; Geometry, finished; Geometrical Draughting; Meteorology and Modes of Keeping Meteorological Register; HistoryComposition and Declamation; French.

Third Term.--Trigonometry and Surveying; Elements of Botany; Physical Geography; History--Composition and Declamation; Draughting; French.

SECOND CLASS.-SECOND YEAR.

I. Course in Civil Engineering and Mechanics.

First Term.-Analytical Geometry; Surveying and Levelling, with Field Practice; Descriptive Geometry and Draughting; Elements of Chemistry and Mineralogy; Rhetoric, Composition and Declamation; French.

Second Term.-Differential and Integral Calculus; Shades, Shadows and Perspective; Physics and General Chemistry; Mental Philosophy-Essays; German.

Third Term.-Mechanics; Railroad Engineering and Topography; Draughting; Mental Philosophy-Essays; German.

II. Course in Chemistry and Agriculture.

First Term.-Analytical Geometry; Surveying and Levelling, with Field Practice; Descriptive Geometry and Draughting; Elements of Chemistry and Mineralogy; Rhetoric, Composition and Declamation; French.

Second Term.-Analytical Chemistry, qualitative; Physics and General Chemistry; Mineralogy; Agriculture, its Principles; English Composition and Declamation; German.

Third Term.-Physics and Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry, quantitative; Agriculture, its Processes; Mental Philosophy-Essays; German.

FIRST CLASS.-THIRD YEAR.

I. Course in Civil Engineering and Mechanics.

First Term.-Optics and Acoustics; Astronomy and Use of Astronomical Instruments; Strength of Materials and Engineering Constructions; Moral Philosophy; German.

Second Term.-Geodetical Surveying; Machines, Motive Powers-Machinery used in Engineering; Geology; Political Economy; German.

Third Term.—Hydraulic Engineering; Military Engineering and Field Forti. fications; Designs for and Discussions of Constructions and Machines; Constitution of the United States; Architecture.

II. Course in Chemistry aud Agriculture.

First Term.-Metallurgy and Mining; Elements of Geology; Moral Philosophy--Essays; German; Agriculture, its Products; Farm Accounts.

Second Term.-Elements of Technology; Agriculture, its Products, continued; Geology; Political Economy; German.

Third Term.-Agriculture-Horticultural Products and Rural Embellishment; Theses on Scientific and Practical subjects; Constitution of the United States.

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF AGRICULTURE.

OUTLINE OF THE COURSE.

Instruction in the Theory and Practice of Agriculture will be conveyed for the present mainly by Lectures, except where suitable text-books can be obtained.

Opportunities for observation upon the College Farm will be given from time to time, and we hope to secure ere long, a cabinet of specimens and models by which the lectures delivered may be illustrated and exemplified. During the Terms mentioned below, the following subjects will be treated:

I. Second Year, SECOND TERM.--Agriculture, its Principles.

Its development and present condition as an Art. Its connection with the several branches of science. The economic requisites of vegetable growth, including soils, and the theory of manures.

II. Second Year, THIRD TERM.-Agriculture, its Processes.

Tillage, plowing; the physical manipulations of the land. Implements and Machinery. Drainage, Irrigation, etc. The Practice of Manures. Farm Buildings-their construction and arrangement.

III. Third Year, FIRST TERM.-Agriculture, its Products.

1. Farming and Farm Crops.-The cereals, their cultivation, their management and uses. Hemp, Flax, and other commercial crops. Root crops and the Legumes. Grasses, and the care of Pasture Lands. Rotation of crops, and the use of Artificial Fertilizers.

IV. Third Year, SECOND TERM.-Products continued.

2. Animals and Animal Products-The Principles of Breeding and the various Improved Breeds. The care of Domestic Animals and Fattening for Market. Dairy Management, including Milk, Butter and Cheese. Animals of Draught.

V. Third Year, THIRD TERM.-Products continued.

3. Horticultural Products and Rural Embellishment.-The Orchard, including the Nursery propagation of Trees. The Market Garden; forcing of plants and fruits. The Vineyard; manufacture of wine, cider, etc. Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Landscape Gardening.

Either during the First Term of the Second Year, or subsequently, the study of Book-keeping will be continued with special reference to Farm Accounts, which is believed to be one of the most important branches of study, and opportunities of practice will ultimately be afforded the students in keeping the accounts of the College Farm. The study of Botany will also be continued with direct bearing upon the plants, useful or injurious, which the farmer most frequently meets. Some attention will also be given so Entomology, either as a separate branch, or in connection with those farm and orchard products which suffer most from insect depredators.

The lectures of the different terms are adapted as far as possible to the seasons when they can best be practically exemplified.

For College graduates and other advanced students who may wish to take a one year course in Agriculture only, the lectures will be so arranged that such students can attend a double course during two-thirds of the year, thus:

1st Term-the lectures numbered III; 2d Tm., I and IV; 3d Tm., II and V.

MILITARY TACTICS.

During each year, the students will be drilled in Military tactics. They will also be instructed in the principles of Military Engineering and Fortification, and will be afforded opportunities for visiting the various military posts and fortifications in the vicinity. For this purpose the school is furnished with arms by the Quartermaster's department of the State.

APPLIANCES.

Among the advantages for the profitable pursuit of the above studies, are: 1. The Library, the Collections, the Literary Societies, and all the facilities for literary education furnished by Rutgers College.

2. A Farm, where special attention will be given to Market Gardening, and to the cultivation of fruits; where the best modes of culture and the most improved implements are used; and where a system of keeping a full and com

plete account of all the operations, expenses and income of the farm can be studied.

3. An Observatory, arranged and fitted with all the instruments needed for teaching practical astronomy.

4. Accommodations for the Laboratory and Museum, with ample room for lectures and experimental science, and for the practical operations of analytical chemistry; and where special provision is made for exhibiting the collections of the minerals, rocks, fossils, plants and animals of the State.

5. Full sets of instruments for Surveying and Engineering.

6. Excursions to mines, manufactories, &c., under the direction of Professors.

ADMISSION, FEES, ETC.

Applicants for admission to either of the above courses, as candidates for a diploma, must be, at least, sixteen years of age, and must bring testimonials of good moral character. They must also pass a satisfactory examination in the following subjects, viz: Arithmetic, Algebra to Quadratic Equations, English Grammar and Geography.

Persons desiring to enter the school for the purpose of pursuing special branches, will be required to pass an examination on the subjects necessary to fit them for pursuing those branches to advantage.

Adults who wish to attend upon any of the courses of lectures, and are not candidates for diplomas or certificates, can do so, subject only to the rules for fees and discipline.

The proper time for entrance is at Commencement (June 17th and 18th, 1867,) or at the beginning of the College year, (Sept. 20th, 1867,) when new classes are formed; but students will be admitted to a class at any time, upon their passing a satisfactory examination on the subjects the class have passed over. Examinations are held at the close of each term.

Diplomas will be conferred upon those who have passed satisfactory examinations upon all the subjects prescribed in either course of study; and Certificates will be given to those who pass examinations in special branches.

Fees.--The charge for tuition is $75 a year; one-third, or $25, being payable at the commencement of each term; incidentals, $8.

Students in Analytical Chemistry are charged $15 additional, each term, for chemicals and use of apparatus.

The fee for conferring the diploma is $7.50.

FACULTY.

The President of the College is Rev. W. H. CAMPBELL, LL. D.; and the scientific Professors are, GEO. H. Cook, in Chemistry and Natural History; DAVID MURRAY, Mathematics and Natural Philosophy; and Col. JOSIAH H. KELLOGG, U. S. A., in Engineering and Military Science. A Professor of Agriculture is to be appointed. Rev. T. S. DOOLITTLE is Professor of Rhetoric, etc., and there are two Tutors, one in Chemistry and one in Modern Languages.

STATE STUDENTS.

Every county is entitled to send as many free students to the Scientific School as the county sends representatives to the Assembly.

The number of students in 1866-7, was 26.

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