drive him away. Nor are the ideas of the Professor always a proper standard by which to judge of the feelings and temper of the Student. The dynamical and statical-if we may be pardoned the use of two expressive words-circumstances of the one, or in other words, his education and position, are different from those of the other. One is a Professor, the other a Student. One is old, the other young. One has been brought up according to the Old School Presbyterian church, while the other has, perchance, been nurtured in the bosom of a more "progressive" church. Perhaps the Professor thinks it a grievous offence if the Student does not attend the ministrations of the village parson twice every Sabbath, while the Student deems it no unpardonable sin to spend the time of after-dinner service in reading one of Beecher's sermons—or a moral article in the UNIVERSITY QUARTERLY. We are not condemning the ideas of the Professor-it would be presumptuous; nor are we defending the whims of the Student-it might be unconscionable. But an irreconcilable difference of circumstances and ideas has been stated, which, improperly managed, will be very apt to produce an irreconcilable alienation. Disgraceful punishments for slight offences rarely do any good, nor for flagrant offences, or a series of derelictions, do they work much good to the individual himself. It is not intended to argue against all punishments, or denounce their necessity and expediency. Judicious punishments are necessary, both for the benefit of the erring, and as a warning to others. The preservation of good order throughout the Institution is quite as essential as the preservation of the individual. The trouble seems to be, that the attainment of the one is too frequently considered as implying the impracticability of the other-an idea which we cannot help thinking is fraught with much danger. There is a spark, at least, of honor in the bosom of every young man-a spark which can be easily extinguished, but which may be preserved and intensified by the exercise of a judicious policy. If an appeal to a Student's honor, to his pride, his selfrespect, his standing at home and at College, if this is not successful in reclaiming him, will disgraceful punishment avail? Perhaps the policy of the Irishman, who extorted from a drowning Jew a declaration of his faith in Christ, and then rudely plunged him down again, that he might die in the faith, is a just one and calculated to accomplish its ostensible purpose; but, as a general thing, we would not attempt to save a drowning man, morally or physically, by completely enveloping him in the liquid element. Again, if he were so hardened that an appeal to all the generous impulses of his nature failed to secure the desired respect for law, wherein would the cause of good gov

ernment be prejudiced by secretly forbidding him to return? These considerations seem to indicate the justice of the moral and parental discipline.

Improvements

We have been drawn into this discussion further than was intended, for it seemed to flow naturally from our first statement, in government. to which we now return. The change in Union has been one of degree, not of kind. Her discipline is still of the same general character. But more rigorous inquiries into grave offences are now made than formerly. Persistent infraction of law and repeated violations of the rules of decorum, are rewarded with more decisive action on the part of the Faculty. That tongue whose fervent appeals have been addressed to so many generous and talented yet impulsive youth, still urges and warns, but when appeals and warnings are fruitless, sterner measures are resorted to. The effect of this is seen throughout the Institution. The laws are more generally observed and little rules more promptly obeyed. Systematic plans of mischief less frequently develop themselves. A higher tone pervades the College, and an influence against disorder is exerted by the mass of the Students scarcely less potent than that wielded by the Faculty. Freshmen, particularly, have occasion to rejoice at the dawning of better days for them. By vigorous and well-timed efforts, the formidable" section-trial," the terrible burial, &c., have almost become obsolete. Of course their patient ears are still greeted with opprobrious epithets-when and where will this cheap amusement ever cease?— but the difficulties of their situation are far less trying than formerly. Altogether the change is no less creditable to the Faculty than beneficial to the Students.

Advantages.

This article has already assumed such proportions as to preclude us from speaking as we would of the advantages of Union. We may be permitted, however, to refer to one, which, surely, is not insignificant, viz.: her efficacy in making men. Relying, as her discipline does, in a great measure, upon the young man's honor, its direct tendency is to develop manly impulses. Manhood grows into a closely-bound whole-it does not consist of separate layers. As education is the drawing out, not the piling on, so manhood is developed by nourishing its fountain-head, not by unassimilated aggregations.

Union does not reward her sons with many temporary prizes. Prize Prizes and scholarships have been founded by the President, and

Medals,

are awarded to those members of the Freshman Class who shall severally pass the thorough examinations that entitle them

to the distinction. This ensures to them the payment of their Term bills, besides ten dollars in cash each Term, provided they comply with certain requisitions of the founder. R. M. Blatchford, Esq., a Trustee, has founded two oratorical prizes, consisting of two gold medals valued respectively at forty and thirty dollars, to be awarded to the two members of the graduating Class, who shall pronounce the best orations; "regard being had alike to their elevated and classical character, and to their graceful and effective delivery." At the last Commencement the first of these prizes was awarded by a committee consisting of Gov. Morgan, Judge Harris and R. M. Blatchford, Esq., to James C. Rogers, of Sandy Hill, and the second to Douglas Campbell, of Cherry Valley. An annual prize, consisting of a silver pitcher valued at fifty dollars, to be given to "The graduate of Union College who shall reach the highest standing in the performance of collegiate duties, and also sustain the best character for moral rectitude and deportment, without regard to religious practice or profession," has been founded by H. G. Warner, Esq., of Rochester, and is awarded on Commencement day by the officers of the College. Last Commencement it was awarded to Edwin B. Tefft, of Fort Miller.

Number of Students.

The number of Students now on the roll is 359, as follows:

The "Union College Magazine" was started last June by the LitUnion College erary Societies, and is published once a Term. It has Magazine. been very well sustained in a literary point of view, but has met with some pecuniary embarrassment-a disease which seems to afflict all such enterprises. The conductors hope, however, to establish it upon a permanent and paying basis.

The Editors elected for the UNIVERSITY QUARTERLY are: Seniors, Jay Cligbie, James M. Stevenson; Juniors, John Butler, Henry W. Nichols; Sophomores, Edward Carey, John Wright, Jr.

X.-UNIVERSITY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

The enterprise of establishing a University in the City of New York was undertaken in 1833, and its present edifice completed in 1837. It is the result of the free voluntary contributions of the merchants of this city. Its founders intended that it should be free from sectarian influence, and independent of the patronage of the State. They caused to be inserted in their charter of incorporation, such provisions as render it impossible that the majority of the Council, by which it is governed, shall be of one sect or denomination. They have neither asked nor received aid to any extent from the State. The liberality of the merchants of this city alone has built and sustained this noble Institution.

The University building is situated near the centre of the city, a short distance from Broadway, fronting on Waverly Place, Washington Place and University Place, opposite Washington Square. It is built of marble, four stories high, surmounted by marble turrets, and covers an area of eighteen thousand square feet. It was erected at a cost of nearly four hundred thousand dollars, and is entirely free from debt. It is under the control of a Council consisting of thirty two members. The officers of the Council are:

President.-John C. Green.

Vice President.-John T. Johnson.
Secretary.-Henry Van Schaick.

Treasurer.-William M. Vermilye.

Chancellor.-Isaac Ferris, D.D., LL.D.

There are in the University three Departments:

1. Preparatory Department.

2. Collegiate Department.

3. Professional Department.

The Professional Department is divided into:

1. School of Art.

2. School of Engineering.

3. School of Analytical and Practical Chemistry.

The instruction in the University is under the control of three Faculties:

1. Faculty of Science and Letters.

2. Faculty of Medicine.

3. Faculty of Law.

The Chancellor of the University is the President of each Faculty. There are twelve Professors in the Faculty of Science and Letters, eleven in the Faculty of Medicine, and three in the Faculty of Law. In all the departments of the University there are fortyseven Professors and Teachers. The whole number of Students in attendance during the last annual session, was seven hundred and sixty-five.

The University has, within the past year, lost one of its brightest ornaments in the resignation of Prof. Loomis. His series of Mathematical Text books has rendered his name almost as familiar to the Students of our College as household words. But it has been the happy lot of our University to enjoy his personal instruction for many years. His eminent abilities, however, excited the envy of one of our sister Institutions, and on the death of Prof. Olmstead, of Yale College, he was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy; his place, however, is ably filled by his successor, George W. Coakly, LL.D.

Among the most interesting incidents connected with the University, since the publication of the last UNIVERSITY QUARTERLY, is the visit of the Prince of Wales. Numerous invitations to visit our public institutions were forwarded to the Prince, but very few of them could be accepted. The invitation to visit the University was, however, promptly accepted, and the honor of his first visit in this city was awarded to our Institution. As soon as the Prince had signified his acceptance, a plan of reception was adopted, and one of the Professors was appointed to carry the plan into effect, assisted by members of the collegiate department.

The visit was to take place on Friday, Oct. 12th, at 10 o'clock, A. M. The address was to be presented to the Prince in the large chapel of the University. This chapel is said to be one of the finest specimens of architectural beauty in the city. It will comfortably seat twelve hundred persons. Invitations were issued to the wives and daughters of the members of the Council and Professors, and to the mothers, sisters and "lady friends" of the Students, to be present on the occasion. A stage was erected sufficiently large to accommodate the Prince and his suite, the officers of the University, and other invited guests.