1883-84 General Catalog

Annual of the University of Deseret, 1883-84

ANNUAL <** rwi NIVERSITY OF DESERET. 1883-84. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. ANNUAL or iHt UNIVERSITY OF DESERE SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. DESEJaT NEWS COMPANY. PRINTERS. if^£ Chancellor and Board of Regents: RoftKRT T. BuwroN. DAVID O. CAUIV.H. JOHN T. CAIMS, HUH ACE $• EbURPnct, GEORGE Q. CANNON »OJ#D OF tf£G£.V7S GEOKCG J- TA*U>H, 'WILLIAM H. HOOPRPL, tus£Pti F- SMITHI FKKAKOHZ LITTLE. Mr.s*v Dtswnoorv, 1„ Jims NL'TrAi.:. Officers of the Board: CHA&CELLQH GEORGE Q. CANNON* SECRETARY GEORGE F. GIBBS-TREASURER. GEORGE F GIBBS. EXECUTiVE GQMMJTTEE WILLIAM JENNINGS, C**frmutt ROBERT T. BURTON* (AMES SHARP. VIStTiNG COMMITTEE; GEORGE J. TAYLOR, <.»*»««, » WILLIAM H. HOOFER, HENRY D1NWOODEY, WILLIAM JENNINGS, JOHN l\ CAlNE. DClLOilSG r^iKlTTKK F<* WilH#M IvAftinfti rttd K r tm » ^ FERAMOKZ LITTLE, Ctotrttt**, WILLIAM JENNINGS, HENRY UINWOODfcY, * WILLIAM H. HOOPEK. Facility ami Board of Instruction: JOHN R, PARK, M, D., Praident, KftiLHX LAXQCJMIB ASV LmfcMUfie. A«0 1'KlOtV iff* PkALTlC* OP TKACKUttf* JOSEPH B. TORONTO, AtiTIRCT LAWAUC6, M*THEWA7K*> AOT HlST^HV. JOSEPH X KINGSBURY, JOSHUA H. PAUL, Erocuno*. GEORGE M. OTTINGER, EVAN STEPHENS, MOHC, JOSEPH U RAWLINS, LAW, DON CARLOS YOUNG, C E„ ALFRED ANDRE, r UNIVERSITY OF DESERET. (JEtfERAL JXFOKMA TWN. On the 28th of February, 1850, about two years and a half subsequent to the settlement of this Territory, the Legis­lative Assembly of the then Provisional Government passed an act incorporating the "University of the State of Deseret/' This act, among others of the Provisional Government, was ratified by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of (T|ab» October 4th, 1851 According to the Charter thus obtained, all authority in respect to property, government, and administration, was vested in a Chancellor and a board of twelve Regenta, who w^ie elected by the Legislature to Imld office for the term of one year, and until their successors were qualified* The first meeting of the Board of Regent*, presided over by Chancellor Orson Spencer, was held March 13th, 1850 On the second Monday in November following its incor­poration, the University was for the Hrst time opeu for the re­ception of students. Dr. Cyrus Collins was placed in charge as instructor, but was succeeded the same year by Prof, Orson Spencer, A. M., and W. W Phelps. Owing, however, to the immature condition of its finances, as well as the limited patronage it received* notwithstanding it bad been made a free school institution, the department of instruction was soon dis* continued, the University continuing for many year* in abey* ance, and having but a nominal existence until November, 1867 This department was then reorganized under the su­pervision of Mr. D. O* Galder, but was conducted chiefly as a commercial college until the 8th of March, 1869, when, under the superintendence of Dr. John R. Park, it was more fully organized as an institution for scientific, normal, and classic instruction, and, as such, lias continued to the present time nAvffftp *>/ Deserti. ; ADMIaaiOlf, The University is open to students of both sox^ who will be admitted at any time, though it is greatly desired and better that they enter at the beginning of the Academic year, in August, orat least at the beginning of a semester. In the preliminary course, however, as a matter of ac­commodation to students who can attend school dnring the winter months only, the officers of the Institution <onten> plate the establishment of an Intermediate Semester Course of study, to commence ut the beginning of the second term, or about the flrst of November, and to conclude at the end of the third term, or about the first of April* Owing, however, to the limited capacity of the building at present used by the Institution, the possibility of making this arrangement for tho present academic year, will depend upon the state of pro-gressof the new University building now in active course of erection, at the time it is nettded for occupation. Tliitt will be clearly foreseen early in the fall, when, if favorable, circulars will be issued to lhat effect, Candidates for admission to the Institution should be able to sustain an examination in Reading, Arithmetic, English Grammar, tocography, and Spelling. Although these branches are included in t e preliminary course provided by the Insti­tution, yet the plan and the character of the instruction given in this (jourw are such that they contemplate some previous knowledge of these subjects. N" applicant, however, will be excluded from this Course, provided he has attained a proper ago Persons who expect to enter the University should not purchase their text-books before consulting the President of the Faculty, or some member of the Board of Instruction. BENEFICIARY. In order to assist persons in the Territory who may be desirous of attending the Institution, and yet are unable to bear the cost of tuition, the Chancellor and Board of Regents have established a Beneficiary foundation. By its provisions, such persons are admitted as students in the University fret $f charge. Those who desire to avail themselves of this pro* vision may first apply to the President of the Faculty. Braides this Beneficiary arrangement, the Territorial IXK-islatnre has provided (hut forty pupil* annually shall be in­structed free of charge for tuition, books, and api-aratus, in the Normal Department of the University. Those pupils are to he selected by the Territorial Superin- (indent of District Schools from persons nominated by the Boards of Examination of the several counties, according to the district school population. Thu only condition attached to this provision is* that for each year's fre* tuition so received, the pupils shall serve one year as district school teachers, if required do to do by their respective county superintendents In addition to the forty normal student** thus provided with free tuition in the University by the Legislature, the Chancellor and Board of Regent* have again determined to admit forty others during the proven* Academic year with free tuition, thus making a total of eighty students who shall have access to the instruction provided by the Normal Department without charge. RAILROAD PRIVILEGE Through the patronising liberality and kindness of the officer* of the Utah Central, the Union Pacific, the Utah and Northern, the Park City, the Utah & Nevada, and the Denver A Itio Grande Railways, and the Salt Lake City linos of Street Railroads, the students of the University have the benefit of jjreatly reduced fares while traveling over these lines during their attendance at the Institution. BOVERNMBNT The University is under the control of a Chancellor and Board of twelve Regents, elected biennially by the joint vote rf the Legislative Assembly of the Territory, Th*y select the Faculty and its President, and other members of the Board of Instruction, and provide for the necessities and general welfare of the Institution The immediate government and discipline of the school rest with the Faculty. Iu these respects, the Institution is mild, yet decided and firm, seeking to maintain order and harmony rather by the inculcation of principles of morality, honor, and self-re?peetv than by the infliction of punishments t ujiYrstty ef ftarrtt ' When. however, a student indulges tn persistent or will­ful infractions of the regulations of the Institution, or is guilty "if immoral or disgraceful conduct, his connection therewith will be dissolved, by private or public suspension or expul­sion, as decidod by the judgment of the Faculty. MOD&llN LAXGUACES. German is taught as a regular study in the Scientific Course. Classes in French, as an extra study, will be organ­ized whenever justified by adequate patronage. Every elfort will be made to render these languages practical. So far ax possible, they will be made the medium of communication between the instructor and hts classes. APPARATUS The Mathematical, Philosophical, and Chemical Appara­tus in possesion of the University is sufficiently complete Ui illustiate, with a good degree of fullness, the subjects of Natural Science. Means of Hlustratiou iu other department* of the University aro not wanting, to all of which important additions are twing made continually. But to announce the possession of valuable apparatus by the Institution for tho purpo?*ee of illustration* does not indi­cate its full value to tho MudenL Ho is innde acquainted with the structure of the instruments used, and taught how to manipulate them, whenever such knowledge is of import-ftuce to him. MUSEUM. The Museum of the University, though yet in embryo, contains a collection of many hundred specimens* These comprise the subjects of Mineralogy, Geology, Botany, Human and Comparative Zoology, Chemistry, and much that in mis* cellaneousin character. to U*tv\ * •'• y &f fltiffrt The design ie to make a special feature in the Museum, of the Mineralogy and Flora of the Territory and also to repre­sent as fully as po&ible* its tf&ology and Fauna, and thus to form a still more immediate and valuable aid to illustration in the department of Natural History. ATTENDANCE AND DEPORTMENT. A daily record is kept of all the students in such a way fis to afford a full exhibit of their habits 10 regard to attend­ance, regularity, and punctuality in their duties. This exhibit will be sent to the parents or guardian of each student when desired. LIBRARY AND READING ROOM, A Library and Reading Room has been established in connection with the University, to which, under proper regu­lations, all the students have access. The Library contains over three thousand volumes of standard and miscellaneous works, and is a most valuable aid to the student in the prosecution of his studies. It is open each day, except Saturday and Sunday, throughout the Academic year. KXAUINATfON$ At the close of each semester, an examination of the different classes will be made by the instructors, to determine the proficiency of student* in the studies pursued during the semester. Examinations are conducted mostly in writing. BUfLDING. The University ha* yet no building of its own to occupy. Nearly four years ago, an effort was made to secure from University of DtifrtL a the Legislature an appropriation with winch to purchase suit* able grounds and to arret a building for University purposes. The effort was partly successful, and the sum of 82O.0O0 was appropriated For the objects uamed. This amount being scarcely more than sufficient to pur* chate the necessary grounds, an appeal was made to the Municipal Council of *Salt t^ake City for aid in this direction. The result was a generous donation to the Institution for University purposes, of one of the finest public square* ID the city. The appropriation from the Legislature, or the greater part of it, was immediately expended towards the erection of the new building, which it raised to the height of the base­ment story. ft was confidently expected that an amount sufficient to complete the building w< uld be appropriated by the Legisla­ture at its last session, nearly two years ago, but a hill for that purpose failed at the last moment _ The result has been that the building still remains un­finished, while the school has suffered severely through the want of sufficient room to accomodate its students and to carry on its work of instruction. The officers of the institution, however, have reoenUy made A successful effort to ram enough means by loans, or voluntary contributions from citizens, to push the building so far towards completion this summer, that it may be oocopicd by the school during tho present academic year C A L E N D A R . TERMS. The Academic year is divided into four terms of ten weeks each: The First Term will begin August 20th, and end October 26th; The becondTerm will begin October 29th,and end January J lth; The Third Term will begin January 14th,and end March 21st; The Fourth Term will begin March 24th, and end May 8{iih, i >.H fvfcwsffy of Dtstrtt VACATIONS. There will be two vacations during the Calendar year: The first will occur during (he Winter Holidays, from December 2*ih lo January 2d; Tlte second will follow the rlose of the last Term of the Academic year. CHARGES Tuition in Preliminary Course, |>er term, , . . I 8.00 in Normal " " - . . 12.00 u in Scientific " " . . . 12.00 " in Classical Preparatory t^ourse, per term, 16,00 French, extra. 0.00 Certificate of Graduation 5.00 In case, however, a student shall take fewer than throe studies, the following rata? will be charged: In the Preliminary Course, 93.00 eaeh; " Normal " 5.00 " • Scientific •' 5,00 » " Classical Preparatory Course, , . , 6.00 " The above charges are payable by the term, in advance. For attendance less than one term, f 1.00 per week will be charged in the Preliminary Course, 81,50 in the Normal and Scientific, and $&O0 in the Mimical Preparatory. To these rates, if not paid in advance, ten per cent, will be added. Students, however, will be charged the full tuition of the term, unless, by application on withdrawal, they are formally excuse . They must also pay for any damage they do to the furniture, apparatus, buildings, premises, or any property of the University, Vtrittrttty vf fkStrtt, U COURSES OF STUDY. /. Preliminary Course. The studies of this bourse extend through the entire Academic year, and arc* designed to be preparatory to the other Courses of the Institution, for the completion of which, cer­tificates of graduation are ifaued. A succewtful examination in All the studies of this Course, therefore, must be passed before an application for 4 certificate of graduation in any of the other courses of study prescribed by the Institution, will be received. STUDIES. yttiST SEM&STEft Uril TttM* .W#*rf 7Vrw+ Wrifev 0i9M^juphy and Punctuation «**** ilrhhitnlfn Writing: Oitto£r0fih* and IMftcttiMton Elocution. ArtifrnetK. SRGBND }£M£sTtffo ZUnf ftm. Wiiinv. G[*»nurt QMfmpnjr. K»i»-/A Tlv.v. Wiring. Crammar. tivcgt&ptw. 2- /formal Course. This Course was originally designed for those intending to become tencher* in our district schools, and has been specially prepared for that purpose. While this object is a primary one, yet the benefits of the eotireo are by no means confined to school teachers. Every one who may have the care of children, whether in school or at home, will find this course of study and discipline a profitable one. The instruc­tion given is of the most practical character, embracing the every-day work of the teacher at school* as well as that nf parents in educating their children at home* Not only an* the principles which lie at the foundation of real successful work in training Hi* young elucidated, and u tfyhtersity of De&mtt impressed upon the student, but the illustrations are aach as to give them a visible and tangible effect. Ertoh student on the completion of this course, under the regulations of the Institution, will ba entitled to a certificate of graduation. STUDIES* PMl&T YEAR^FiEST SEMESTER. First Trrm. VM*1 Miittt Writing QMpiphy. Cranmtf- Mtwi 7>rm Voertl MusK Writing Bool'Urptngi Gt«tnp!iv. Graw^or. SECOND SEMESTER mrt7*rv< Wrkin* Bui4 fcujitnfl jliUlimrlki rhtCfy And Pntttttr of T©Wh*n>J+ . lrl/'*:->i.f .-iphy * l >d I'uri: '.in . . in R™W FtxrtJt Tfrm. Writing. Arithmetic. Thooi? a *d Pracitc* of TMchtac Oncography and fVnctuuk*. ElumttOn. SECOND YEAK>-EtRST SEMESTER. Fit tt T*r**+ Driving* T'ny*ic». Civil C o w rtumtt-l*? butcgy nnd Zoology &E<*Q#D $ TkirJ Tt***. [ I . i - lT.^ Rbtfcvic BflttDf. Mo J I T * H f l » i i. 5r*>W 7 ™ . Dmtag. H * * x C M Gonjmnwt. ptyiitfogy and Zootofr- & ¥ # £ » * . / t a r t * 7>m> iJm«g. ftketoiliL RUUIIY* Coolocy 3. Scientific Count. This Course^ vrith average amplication on the part of the • t> :i it-nt. will require three years to complete* It is designed to give at who liberal au education as possible to those student? to tfome extent limited in time and mean*. The Umvtrsity Qf DtittHy r> sludks of the course have been selected with special reference to the roost essential requisites of business, society, and pro-frflsional and intellectual pursuits, and are therefore eminently practical, while at the same time* their character and arrange* ment are thought best adapted to develop the mental faculties, uniformly and naturally. STUDIES. /WOT YBAR^NftST SEMESTER* f$r$t Ttrm. H i v * • .!•; s Md 7,, •. 1 0 . . i Alpha. DfiBDMBj. Dnwrnj ^ n - . T . / r/ ; - . - Pnpk*Vc <*d ZooJ^O1 Atfebnu 1 ^.-Limlr ^ Drawing > SECOND SAME STEM 7*irJ Ttrm 1 Fe*rtk tt™ ]!•' mi ho Liny Drawing. Drawing SECOND YE.4R<-Et£ST SEMESTER. Ffr*t?»rm phftta General Ornniiuy. ' >:i RUM I, 6**WV« Pfc}4cV '>rKnl rhrr-f-T* Gc i fi hi r J SECOND SEMESTER. 7*drJ A m Ithetadb M iur. .JIU:;;.' And LilV*".^*. ' 1 , * n i i nn | t ffcimhlij. iv„; r... j . A r n U 7>y*t Rhctofto, owk«r* • ' i l l H I : I H.1I->-^T> . FT . . 11. il 7Wtf/> YEAR>-FIRST SEMESTER. Fir// Ttrvt. Ancfcot H '••' JO • ' . ' I H I I -:11Ir r111. English Ltimi«r*. |J:-.-M IL & * # • ) / / r .- i¥ Mwf fecial tlfooty* CWU Go*<?ran>*»» Fntitictl Ettimtmj. German LI SECOND SEMESTER* T/dwd T*rm Mw*i Phtlotophy. AiLrnnnmy. Modrr* Jl B* :•! • Gin** l(. fbtrii T*rm. b * C AUrVbUiy. German J] » rt Urittrti/y qf fitSfrtf. 4* Classical Pr$parQtory Course, Owing to the limited patronage of litis department in thi* pa*t, classes hereafter will not be formed in the studies of the Course, unless the number of students shall be sufficient to justify their organization. Thi* Course is intended to prepare students for entering ihefrfuhinnn year of any of our be*l classical institutions. While tliis obeject is a primary one, and ban served as a basis for the selection and arrangement of iu studies, still the Ourse is complete in itself It furnishes an amount of Latin and Greek sufficient lor ordinary philological purposes, and of £mil practical utility in the study and application of tho sciences, as well as in the stody find pumiit of the higher tedious. STUDIES. mt$T YEIX-MPST -CffMCTViTt (tiuxxltfeicy Latin* tat*Adiik-iufy UfVfk. Atgrbra Caaar llAiln] Md L«in Prow < lamfhMiun* lnw»di*cie*y Grvck. Rhetoric* Inlroducturf Liii». Iwroduciory Greek jUjaibt* &&COX& S£M&$T£Ji. Ci**i*{lMin\±+& \A\\n Prc*wCo"»- ppritlMOi Xtf*0£4tt*i Anifrui* (Greet.) nntl Or*** Prow Comp«*»lion. BMkttftL SSCG.YI? YUA&.-fM&T S£M£$r&# SftllUil fLUM) cydMfi Hertttofui.lod iVto* *ad Gnch Fr«* Cfrmpfttiiio*- ATKWHI Hwfr>iy. Ssu*J Ttrm. C * n o (Luting Ikcet (tarter i*etaf*nr frw* T*u* flrtd Greek h w Competition' Medlmtdl Hlitory. TIM 71™ Virpil (l*tto)> SECOND SEMESTER fwV* HrW-Vmjjl( Ul»V Honker (OfniK Programme of Cfa$t f i a w n t i , Year 1883*4* IJWTffiM^TE«{ Htu [A> 9. HJ.iV 1LHW. IDIIIID 7L1H tC^omviry. SECOND SIMLSTEIL THIFP JTX\\. nmung. teofckitfpinx. F w r m i£#*t. tflUf. FORMAL OPENING EXERCISER 94 J> Itarftog. \ ID rmuui I ChilCo* AriitmvnCi tii , Botany* .Mineralogy n*d I Utfhikjjr,. fe* Civil Confront vni Grammar. i a - u l*rtflldg)r«Znolofy * " A»ci*rt I O M I J . Attrafcftfflf, jA 'Tritrxiorooiry *nd KWiuninnr, M t n i u n i t l f l n * 'TTkVijt' KDCJ Mp iWnmmnr. of T c a r f - v . Iheory **-d l Y a c i w t Geology O f T c a A - 3 TTkXjrr ant) P r « i K f . 1115 I* • - ' I General ( l * i n i * l t y . uin>liK(or> Lawn. Phytffttftjgj & Zootnfcy l O * t m * n I D r l h u ^ r i ^ j irri •MvffiAl RlttOiDphy. HudUrttil HLttftry. German I. General C b M t M T . .fthrtu*ie. ' k l i ^ . r r . Potltnu) t e f t i t o m y. CWoE t * f * j . ID 1:3ft. 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Thi- arrangement is designed to exhibit briefly the lati­tude and character of the instruction imparted, and not to imply any intention to impose upon the student ft prescribed order of study. The selection of a course, or of any study, will be loft entirely to the option of the student, provided he exhibits a sufficient degree of advancement to pursue any one of them. Nor is it necessary that n student who designs to complete any one or more of the courses dictated by the Institution, shall pursuu the studies of the course continuously or with­out interruption* Whenever he shall have passed a successful examination in any study, the result will be recorded to his credit, so that when ho shall have completed all the studio of any course, except the preliminary, he will be entitled to a certificate of graduation iu that course. The Normal Course has been established on its present basis in pursuance of an Act of the Legislature of Utah, pro* viding for the instruction of forty normal students annually, in the University, froeof charge for tuition, books, and appara­tus. The law provides that such students shall be selected by the Territorial Superintendent of lMsirict Schools, from per. tsons nominated by the Boards of Examination of the several counties. The Normal Department has been in successful operation since its creation, in 1#7'K The studies and training in it* course are selected- and arranged with a view U> special pre­paration, on the part of its students, for tho business *t teaching. Of the University, and especially of the Xonnal I>epar* mentjthe Hon, John Taylor, ex-Superintendent of District Schools, makes the follow ng remarks in his Biennial Report to the Legislature in 187H: 'The University of Deserel continues to fulfil the ex­pectations of its many friends, and furnishes a very superior course to those desiring academic and collegiate opportunities The Institution is worthy of all and **ven more than it re- lo (Jttivtrsify of Dt&trtt. eeives, and in future years will be regarded as on** of the suc­cessful pioneers of education among us. "While a fall report of the Cniversity of i)ft$eret doea not oomo within my official requirements, yet* ad an important part of the educational system of our Territory, J deem it ray duty to refer to the Institution in terms of approbation and r worn mend at i OIL "It should be supported liberally, and be conducted, as I believe it is, within its present capacity, in a manner worthy of our Territory, »s the exponent and culmination of our educa* lional plan. _ "The Normal Department of the Institution, however, comes more directly within my official supervision, and of it I havo only to report favorably. "The department has already sent out a largo number of proficient teachers, who are doing a good work in education, and in elevating the standard of scholastic proficiency. There is yet, however, a great demand for competent teachers, and I know of no better way, or of any more economical plan to satisfy this demand, than a liberal support and encouragement of this department. Without proficient teachers, we certainly cannot have good schools, let the system adopted be never so perfect" Again, in his late report^ 1S80, he says: "lam gratified to report that the University of De&eret is still in a prosperous c ndiiion. 'This Institution is doing a good and necessary work, and I am led to recognize it as forming an important factor in our general educational plan. "Many of our young people of both sexes demand instruct tion in branches that cannot consistently, nor with economy, be incorporated in any course adapted to the most popular needs, as provided for in our district schools. Yet, while our district school law restricts, for very proper reasons, the ad* vantages of its provisions to those below sixteen year* of age. it is not for a moment, to bo considered that ibose above that age need no education. In fact, to many, the period from six* teen to twenty, nr twenty-five years nf age, is the most propi­tious, the most profitable, and to not a few, perhap* the only time for adequate school instruction; and should we have no *chools for them* they mu*t remain forever ignorant, or go else­where for that knowledge which would be forbidden them ;ii home. 4,The successful patronage of the University points to it EMmffr 0/ fkitrtf. ;i an a popular necessity* and indicate* that the instrucUon im­parted there is founded in the i-ommon sen*e, practical ideas of the people "Wo cannot^ therefore, afford to l>e without such a school for advanced instruction, and I trust this necessity will be *o apparent to your honorable body, as to give this institu­tion a materia! recognition. "The Normal Department of the University deserves special consideration. "While wiv arc providing liberally for the better establish­ment and maintenance of our district schools, it must be ap­parent that all thin labor and expense are worse than useless unless we have efficient instructors. "Poor schools are wor*e than no schools*, since the educa­ting here considered i- simply | matter ol Uw davalopmorrt and training of our children right or wrong; and with igno­rant and incompetent teachers in charge of our schools, there can be no question as to the evil tendency of their influence. "The demand for better qualified teachers is increasing over the Territory, as the people grow to a higher apprecia­tion of the value of sound learning. "I am pleased to note that the patronage of this school is steadily increasing." The present Territorial Superintendent of District Schools, the Hon, L. John Xuttall, in his Biennial Report just issued, makes the following remarks relative to the University: "The University of Deseret holds a position so closely identified in interest with that of our district school system, that it is virtually to be considered a part of it. It is the crea­ture of the same legislative body that has given existence to our present school law. It wa*, in fact* the first provision made by that body for a system of public instruction in the Territory, its charter dating back to the early days of our provisional government "The provisions of our school law, while devoted directly and mainly to the immediate interest* of the district school*, at the same time, should contemplate a higher grade of in­struction than they supply. The district schools, as primary and preparatory grade*, should point through others as inter­mediate, to the University us the culmination of one con­nected, progressive, and harmonious system of instruction. "I am pleased to report the patronage of the University as being anile encouraging, and that it represents almost every port of the Territory. This is as it should be, since* being controlled and patronised by the Territorial I.cgi$laturet it is in no sense to be considered a local institution. "Its officers-the chancellor and regents-are choseu from among our most worthy and responsible citizen*, and ita pro* lessors from among our most efficient instructors, so that the' institution is in every way reliable and deserving the liberal support of the entire community* "Its various courses of study embrace a fair range of in­struction thai has been well adapted in extent and character to the demand for higher instruction in the Territory* New appointments with extended and additional courses, however, seem to be required to keep pace with growth of the Territory and the increasing facilties for popular education." The studies in the different counts are designed to be es­sentially practical, not practical, however, in the sense that implies ignorance of principles and that comprehends merely a facility acquired through habit They are intended to fur nbth the elernente of knowledge and to awaken and establish habits of thought upon all subjects of consideration, so that whatever profession or trade may be selected by the tfudcut, oftor conpletiti£ his course, he will bo prepared to pursue it intelligently, aud to determine results rather through rational inquiry and consistent application, than through blind em­piricism. Those of the Scientific Course may bo >m J to comprise u series of special courses a* that of English Literature. History, Politics. Mathematics, Natural History and Science, Chemistry, Drawing, and Gentian. ENGLISH LITERATURE That of Literature includes a study of the English Lan­guage with a view to the acquisition, by the student, of cor­rect habits of general and self criticism in (he use of the lan­guage, and of the effective powers of expression, both oral and written* This is effected by instruction imparted through lectures and the text-book, with regular practice in writing and speaking. On the basis of Orthography, Punctuation, Elocution, and English Grammar, aa taught in our preliminary course, the study of Literature is carried on in this course through the study of Rhetoric, Composition, the History of English and American Literature, and l^ogio* imiwtity of Dtssrrt. *J HISTQUY* In the course of genera) and special History, the object will not be to memorize alone tho conspicuous events of past time*, but to consider them rather as land-murks in the course, or, perhaps, more appropriately, as results whose causes will be found in the study of the habit** and thoughts of the peo­ple of con tern poraneous and previous times. Royalty and arms w!ll be studied more as the exponents of popular thought and feeling than for any practical value in them* aclves. The knowledge of History acquired in the course will bo utilized as far as possible, by its practical adapta-lion to the events and circumstances of our own times, and thus be made to exhibit the philosophy of intelligent prophecy. POLITICS, The course of Politics will be embraced in the study of Civil Government and Political Economy. In the study of Civil Government, the student 19 made acquainted with the various forms of political government, their character, peculiarities and effects, and intimately with the history and detailed workings of our own* The class is organized into a society, governed by parlia­mentary law. and takes up for discussion the different sec­tions aud Hausea of the Constitution, as they aw given in Townsend^ Analysis of Civil Government International Law is also briefly considered, but at suffi­cient length, however, to give the student a clear understand ing of its origin, importance, and effects* Commercial and business forms are exhibited and ex* plained: moot courts are also held, in which ordinary suits are carried on by the class. In the study of Political Economy will be taught the guiding principles to be considered in all schemesfor national and individual wealth. LA W* To supplement the course in Civil Government and Poli­tical Economy, a series of lectures will be given during the // fmtYrstty *»/ Dtterei* second semester, upon the elements of law, including its na­ture, source*, and application. These lectures are intended to be preliminary to a fuller coarse of study on the same subject in the future, and to lead finally to the establishment, in connection with the Univer* •(ity, of a complete l^iw l>uuartmenk MATHEMATICS In the courso of Mathematics, a full exhibit is given of the principles of exact reasoning* The importance of truth and well established fact* in the consideration of every suk-iect worthy of contemplation, is thus made apparent, and habits of definite and concentrated thought induced. The studies lead to surveying, whieh include* a practical acquaintance with instruments and field work. Especial care is taken that the student shall thoroughly understand the dif­ferent operations, and shall he enabled to formulate hi* own rules when necessary. SATUHAL HISTORY AND SCIENCE In the study of Natural History and Science, ample op­portunity will be offered the student for a practical acquaint­ance with their subjects. The Cabinets of the University con­tain material for illustration in Zoology, theology, and Botany; besides* an extensive and valuable collection of apparatus ami pure chemicals offers rare facilities for illustration in Chem­istry and Physics, and for laboratory practice. In addition to these advantages offered the scientific student in the Univer­sity, free access is aW given him to the extensive and diver­sified collections of the De&rel Museum, which is due to the favor and patronage of the custodian. ZOOIOGV. In the study of Zoology, human and comparative, the most natural plan of developing the subject ia pursued. After a general survey of the material world, aud espe­cially its orgamc forma, the attention of the .student is directed to the essential <>r primary manifestations of life; rtt,,$en$i- University &/ DfStrtL Q bility, contraction, and assimilation, as found exhibited in that crudest form of living matter, protoplasm. The history of cell development is then followed to the formation of bone, fibre, and the various other tissues of the human body. Those tissues nre then studied in their arrangement and modifications as they form the different organs of the body. The knowledge thus obtained of the structure of the organs forms a proper basis on which the study of their physiology, pathology, and hygiene is pursued. From the basis of human auatomy and physiology, the structural and functional development of the lower animals is studied. With the knowledge thus obtained, the student has a ra­tional foundation for understand!ng the natural classification of animals, or the study of systematic Zoology* which is then taken up Instruction in the course is given exclusively Ui rough a series of lectures, extending over a period of twenty weeks, or one semester, the text-book being used simply as collateral aid to the student FBY8IC& This subject is taught by experiments and lectures, which extend through the Hrst semester of the year It is taken up under the fo) towing heads in their order: Mechanics, Mound, Heat^ Optics, and Magnetism and Electricity, The object of this arrangement is TO make the succession of topics as natural as possible, and thus to secure an acquaintance with the prin­ciples of the subject, without overburdening the memory. MINERAWWY, MTHOLOOV, AN0 CB0LOGY. In Mineralogy and LUhotcgy, all unnecessary explana* tion is omitted, and the student spends the greater portion of his lime in the actual determination of minerals and rocks, He will, therefore, be obliged to supply himself with the most common chemical reagents, blowpipe, and other appara­tus, to enable him to determine the specimens given for analysis, A knowledge of these subjects ia of much importance in Geology, and they are therefore mado to precede it in Geol­ogy, the lectures first treat of the changes taking place in the earth's crust at the present time, and how they aru produced by atmospheric, aqueous, and igneous agencies; and, when the student is prepared to take up the topic* understanding^ tf> Vrtit'triify &f Dtwret the ilifferont geological eras, ages, periods, and epochs are treated of in the order of time* BOTANY. Commencing with the January term, a course of lecture* will 6isi be given on Morphology, and Anatomical and Physi­ological Bohuiy. As soon as the seasons will permit, the student immediately applies what he has learned, in the analysis of our native and garden plants, and thusbeconce practically acquainted with the flora of this region* and ae- |Uires, at the same time, a basis that will enable him to pur* sue hi* studio to any extent In addition, lectures will be given on the uses of plants in the arls and medicine, thus making the study not merely a source of pleasure, and it means of cultivating th« observation, but also of great practi­cal benefit and everyday application. CNEXtiSTfiy. The study of genera! Chemistry, including ioorgauic and organic, extends through the first semester, and is taught by lectures and experiments There are frrt of these tectums every week, occupying forty-five minutes each* While the instruction is well suited to the general stu­dent, who desires only an acquaintance with the principles of the .science, it is specially adapted as a preparation to the course in practical analysis which follow! in the next semes­ter. The experiments iu illustration are so numerous and so full in detail as to leave no doubt that the principles set forth in the lectures are folly comprehended by the class. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis* aud Assaying: oc­cupy the second semester, with five recitat ons of from three to four hours each per week. The entire time is taken up in practical work,and is sartlcient to enable the student tone-quire BQOh a knowledge as will fully prepare htm to carry on successfully ordinary chemical analysis, aud to enter into the business of a*sayine. The Laboratory is well supplied with apparatus and reagents for all the purposes above mentioned* BRA 07iY0. The Institution, through an able instructor and artist Dflers superior facilities for acquiring the principles and prac Uce of this desirable art Vntitfrtify <$/ / J w W . *} The course, however, is necessarily an elementary one, given with the special object of its Advantage in the indus-trial pursuits* and, at the same time, of cultivating the powers of observation, and giving proper conceptions of truth, har­mony, taste, and beauty in the artv so that the student may ac­quire something morv than the mere ability to copy a pretty nictarti. Vocal music is taught with special reference to the Nor* mal Department. While the student receive* instruction in the principles of the science, he is thoroughly drilled in their execution, so that with a moderate natural endowment, he may be able to read music readily at sight, and become so pro* ftoient m his knowledge of the subject as to taach the ele­ments himself Care has been taken to secure talent specially suited to giving instruction in this branch. QERMAX. The peculiar discipline to be acquired only by the #tudy of a foreign language, is essential to every well-balanced course of general instruction. For this roason, and that of its practical utility as a liv­ing tongue, the stud/ of German has been incorporated in the ?>cien title Course. While a thorough mastery of the language is not to He expected, the instruction and exercises in itg ele­mentary features are so practical that the student is madi self-reliant as to his future progress and acquisition. Prom the first, the student is required to think, speak, and write in the new language, and the knowledge of its grammatical prin­ciples is inculcated as practice gives rise to its necessity. In teaching a modem language with the view of render­ing it practical in conversation, it is important that Hie student acquire a correct pronunciation of the new tongue. iff f iWill lift tf Dtscrrt This is especially true in Hie study of French, where precision in <ixpn*aion must be an essential foumre in the instruction. In this respect, the University hassuperior ad vantages to offer the student. Though French is uot prescribed in any of the regular courses of study, yet class** in this branch are organized and conducted throughout each year as an extra study. PKNJfANSHIP AND BQQK-Khkl'ISG In Penmanship, no attempt will be made to teach orna­mental styles, nor the intricacies of the art* but the time will be ta en up by the sUidentio acquiring an easy, fair, and legible hand. In Book-keeping, the general principles of single and double entry are taught Though all the different branches of the subject can not be taken up, still enough will be given to enable the student to keep, in a scientific manner, all pri­vate accounts and the books of most of our business houses. Commercial forms and correspondence will also be included in this study. ARCHITECTURE* On this subject, a brief course of elementary instruction is all that is contemplated, at present* by the Institution. At first, the history of Architecture will be reviewed and the characteristics of \\» different order* learned. Then, the general and most practical principles of construction will be introduced and taught, and some knowledge given* of the relative values of building materials, together with their economic uses in reference to strength, durability^ tightness, and beauty of form. Proper consideration will also bo given to the subject* of ventilation* acoustics, sanitation, heating, and decoration, as important features in the structure of all public buildings. Building processes and the elements of composition and design will also receive a share of atteution. The object of the Course, at present, is not to make archi­tects, but to awaken a spirit or investigation that shall tend to the improvement of taste, and lead to a higher appreciation of the art as an economic study* fJwrx'frjity of itestrrt. /fl CONCLUSION As the University now possesses facilities for advanced education exceeding any it has heretofore offered, and which are fully equal, il i* believed, to the present requirements of the Territory, its officers feel justified in recommending it to the patronage of the friends of education. They are earnest to build up the cause of education in our midst and to fortify our home institutions by making them worthy of a liberal patronage. They have provided the Institution with a competent Faculty, and have recently furnished it with additional ap­paratus and other needed facilities They are, therefore, prepared to eballenge a just compar­ison of the instruction and facilities given in the University with tboaa of institutions of equal pretentions elsewhere, fully confident they will merit a favorable and approving judgment In preparing the courses of instruction for student* erf the University, great care has been token to select only such stud­ies as are in some decree essential to an acquaintance with the principles aud knowledge of practical life. Thus pruned of what is purely theoretical or disciplinary* the courses ore prac­tical in the sense which means that the student shall acquire such information and attain to such discipline that he maybe comprehensive* and able to view subjects in their true light and to plan and execute without blunders. Moreover, the eouw of study, as thus planned, is *o shortened a* to place it within the reach of every youth truly desirous of <*u educa­tion. If the object is t * prepare for a higher Course of study elsewhert\ no better preliminary training can be found than that given iu the University Enough time and effort, it is believed, are usually spent by those attending our schools, in desultory and consequently almost p r o f i t s study, that if wisely directed, would enablV them to reach a respectable degree of attainment in edoca* lion. It is urged, therefore, that all who enter this school pur- Hie regularly and fully the course they may select* No students will fce admitted into the Institution who are noted as refractory, or who are not thought to lie earnest for an education, and who have not the necessary acquaintance with the common brunches to enter it* Preliminary Course.