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In the same month was commenced the erection 

 of two Catholic German churches, one on the north 

 side and the other on the south side of the main 

 river. 



Immediately after the return of the Bishop 

 from the Provincial Council of Baltimore, which was 

 held in this year, he opened his new Seminary. He 

 had at the same time the satisfaction of witnessing 

 the completion of the first monument of his enter- 

 prise. The last touch of the painter's brush had 

 been given to his new University, and on the fourth 

 of July it was opened with appropriate ceremonies 

 for the reception of pupils. 



Its career commenced with two professors 

 and two teachers, and sixteen pupils. It gradually 

 progressed until he had the happiness, even during 

 his life, of witnessing the success of his undertaking, 

 of seeing the "sapling become the oak tree" — and 

 now there are eleven professors employed by the 

 University, four tutors, and the number of pupils is 

 125. 



The course of instruction is as extensive as is 

 given in the best Colleges in the United States, and 

 some of the departments are more practical than 

 are to be found elsewhere, while the college-fee is 

 only 1 50 dollars per annum. 



The location is a beautiful and healthy one, just 

 on the borders of Lake Michigan; and the ample 

 grounds and the extensive meadows in the vicinity 

 afford students ample opportunity of enjoying 

 healthful exercise and abundant recreation in the 



