discussed by the class, sometimes in the form of essays, and at other times in extemporaneous debate. The library was found very useful to those who pursued the study of particular subjects on a more extended plan than is usual. "The same fears in regard to the success of this department which were expressed in our last report, still prevail. The young men of our county find so many avenues to business more lucrative and more inviting than the life of a teacher, that even after they have commenced a preparation for this employment, they willingly relinquish the object. It also appears to us, that there is no adequate legal provision to encourage the employment of well qualified school teachers. If the course of study prescribed be necessary, why should there not be statutory provisions to encourage the prosecution and completion of the course prescribed ?" True abstracts and extracts. GIDEON HAWLEY, Secretary of the University. Albany, Feb. 28th, 1837. |