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by purchases from abroad. A supply of Eiggs' models has lately been added, and more are ordered from the celebrated model manufactory of J. Schroder, of Darmstadt, Germany. About two hundred valuable models have lately been received from the U. S. Patent Office.

SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGIKEEBIM>.

Those who desire a preparation for this profession, at once broad and thorough, and who are willing to make persevering efforts to obtain it, are cordially invited to connect themselves with this school.

PLAN OF INSTRUCTION.

It is desired that the student lay a broad foundation in general and disciplinary culture, which will enable him to pursue his professional studies with greater ease and advantage. With this view the studies peculiar to the course are not commenced until the second year. The instruction is as usual given by lectures, text-books and reading, to which are added numerous practical exercises, and instruction by example, as serving best to completely explain subjects and fix them in the mind. Models and instruments are continually used both in lectures and by the students themselves.

GENERAL YIEW OF THE COURSE.

The complete course occupies four years. The studies of the first three will prepare a student for undertaking many engineering operations, such as the building of railroads, canals, embankments, etc. The fourth year is intended for those who wish to fit themselves for the higher engineering constructions, such as building of arches, trussed bridges, and supporting-frames of all kinds. Each year consists of thirty-six working weeks, divided into Fall,Winter and Spring Terms. The time is divided among the different branches nearly as follows:

Languages 6 Terms, Pure Mathematics 6 " Drawing of all lands. 7 " Special Engineering lectures, with Mathematical Analysis 3 " Surveying 2 " Physics, Mechanics, Hydraulics, Astronomy, Geology, Chemistry, Mental Philosophy, Logic, Political Economy, History ; each 1 '' Journals of Vacation, Pursuits and Travels 3 '' Memoirs of Engineering subjects 2 " Projects in Engineering Construction 2 " Thesis at close of course. 1 Becitation daily1 " " 2 hours " 1 lecture " 8 hours weekly.