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proposes to do tin's by means of the most approved methods of 

 instruction, by giving to every yonng man wlio pursues tlie course 

 of study an opportunity practically to apply the lesson he learns in 

 the class-room, and by furnishing him facilities of defraying apart 

 of his expenses by his own labor. By the act of Congress grant- 

 ing public lands for the endowment and maintenance of such col- 

 leges, it is provided that the leading object of such an institution 

 shall be, 'without excluding other scientific and classical studies, 

 and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning 

 as are related to Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts.' While the 

 courses of study fully meet this requisition, and are especially 

 adapted to prepare the student for agriculture and mechanical 

 pursuits, it is designed that they shall be also sufficiently compre- 

 hensive, and of such a character, as to secure to the student the 

 discipline of mind and practical experience necessary for entering 

 upon other callings or professions. 



Conditions of Admission. Candidates for admission to the 

 Freshman class must be not less than fifteen years of age, and 

 must pass a satisfactory examination in Arithmetic, Geography, 

 English Grammar, (especial attention should be given to Orthog- 

 raphy, Punctuation and Capitals,) History of the United States, 

 Algebra as far as Quadratic Equations, and five books in Geome- 

 try. Although the knowledge of Latin is not required as a con- 

 dition of admission, yet the study of that language is earnestly 

 recommended to all who intend to enter this Institution. Candi- 

 dates for advanced standing must sustain a satisfactory examina- 

 tion in the prepai'atory branches, and in all the studies previously 

 pursued by the class they propose to enter. Satisfactory testi- 

 monials of good moral character and industrious habits will be 

 rigidly exacted. The day after commencement, which is the last 

 Wednesday of June, and the day before the beginning of the first 

 term, are the appointed times for the examination of candidates. 



Course of Instruction. Five full courses are provided, viz.: 

 A course in Agriculture ; in Civil Engineering ; in Mechanical 

 Engineering ; in Chemistry ; and in Science and Literature. The 

 studies of the several courses are essentially common for the first 

 two years. There will be regular exercises during the four years 

 in English Composition, Declamation and Military Tactics. ' Lec- 

 tures will be given to the Freshman class, on Physics, Meterology, 

 Physical Geography and Botany ; to the Sophomore class, on 



