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LOCAL ITEMS. ...It is with pleasure we notice that our accomplished and talented pro fessors, W Leßoy Broun and Wm Henry Waddell, have consented to contribute to the “ Banner of the South and Planters' Journal.” ..„A class of thirteen has been form ed in the University, for the purpose of pursuing a course of Telegraphy. We are glad to see that the students are taking an interest in this import tant branch of science. And it is hoped that this art will s on have gained such headway upon the road of improvement as to be substituted ootirely for the present slow method of communication. Collegians, now is the time to master this wonderful invention ! Come forward and re gister your names. It is only $60.00 per annum. ...Messrs. G A. Howell and H. C. Ansley, have been elected Editors by the Phi Kappa Society, to take charge of the Collegian daring the first six weeks of next term. ...The Senior class have completed two of their text-books, viz: Up ham’s Mental Philosophy and Kame’s Criticism, and will stand their final examinations in these two depart ments in the course of a week. Fire! Fire!! —We were startled on Wednesday, the 16th inst., by the alarm of fire, which was caused by the burning of a large amount of cot ton at the Factory. Also, on Thurs day morning the 17th, Col. R S. Tay lor’s dwelling having caught afire, but was put out beforo it gained head w ay. ...There was a slight fall of snow here on the morning of the 16th inst. ...Business in Athens is in a flour ishing condition. ...Dullness broods over tha city of Athens in the way of nows ! ...Tea is being successfully culti vated in this place. ...The Skating Rink is open again in all its glory. A cross mark (X) on the mar gin of our paper, denotes that the time of subscription has expired.— Look out for the cross mark and re new your subscription! ...At Yale, several Sophomores have been suspended for “ hazing” Freshmen. ...Between three and four thousand American boys are studying in Euro pean schools and colleges. —Amherst Student. ...The Seniors of Miaraa Universi ty have adopted a class hat. THE GEORGIA COLLEGIAN. AGENTS. The following gentlemen have kindly consented to act as Agents for the ( ollegian , in the several places named : % P. W. Meldrtm Savannah, Ga. J. T. Wills, Oglethorpe College. At ianta, Ga. Sam’l Barnett Washington, Ga. E. M. Murpiiey Barnesville, Ga. A F Trimble West Point, Ga R II Wildberger, Ky. Mil Inst., Farmdale, Kv. D. B. Fitzgerald Glennville, Ala. Dr E D. Newton Rome, Ga E. D. Huguenin Macon, Ga. II M Green . Macon. Ga. A Remarkable College. The College of William and Mary> in Virginia, was founded in 1693 Its history is identified with that of the colony of Virginia, in its strug gles against the Indians, and finally against the British. It is the oldest institution save one in the United Statos. Some of the early statutes of the College seem very ludicrous to the modern reader. We find such laws as these—“ Be it ordained that the drinking of spirituous liquors (except in that moderation which becomes the prudent and industrius student) be pro Dibit ed. No liquors shall be furnish ed at the College table, except beer\ cider , toddy , or spirits and water.”— This seems to be a case in which the exceptions cover more than the rule. Again: Resolved, That all profes sors and masters hereafter to be ap pointed, be constantly resident in College, and upon the marriage of such professor or master, that his professor ship be immediately vacated. We find that upon one occasion, 20,000 acres of land were given to the College, on the condition that the President and professors should an nually furnish to the Governor of Virginia, two copies of Latin verses. In our opinion, that land was dispose ed of at a sacrifice. The College is now successfully and ably organized. The professors’ lib erties have been extended—they are allowed to marry. The students’ liberties have been diminished—they are not allowed such a full assort ment of drinks. And classic dogger el is no longer considered a sufficient recompense for real estate. Sir William Hamilton on College Honors. This able metaphysician—who had such an un*orthodox opinion of Mathematics, declaring that it was a study of second rate value in educa tion — W as a warm partisan of the system of Colloge Honors. At the present time, when American educa tors on all sides, are having a fling at « the abominable principle of compe- tit ion,” it is refreshing to read such words as the following from Hamil ton : “The intellectual instructor must seek to influence the will of his pu pile. But how is this to be effected ? Only by rendering the effort more pleasurable than its omission. But every effort is at first difficult—con sequently irksome. The ultimate benefit it promises is dim and remote, while the pupil is at an age at which present pleasure is more persuasive than future geod. The pain of exer tion must be overcome, therefore, by associating it with a still higher plea sure. This can only bo effected by enlisting some passion in the cause of improvement. We must awaken emulation and allow its gratification only through a course of rigorous exertion.” We regret not having space for a longer extract. “ The fragment on University honors” is full of resistless logic. But whether or not a student should study for an hour is a question which he alone can decide. He ought to deduct from the 24 hours each day, one for reading, one for writing, and as many for exorcise and for sleep as perfect health requires. He ought to make at least one visit a week. If vigorous work in his text books during the hours that remain will win him the honor, he ought to make it his aim. But if he can gwt, the honor only by sacrificing a pro per amount of reading, writing, ex ercise and visiting, he sins against himself if he attempts to get it. But from one extreme, men re bound to the other. And the stu dent who decides that he can not se cure class distinction by reasonable exertions—by exertions which do not infringe upon his other duties, is apt to undervalue the honor of a good mark. This too, is treasonable to his interests. Every studentshould have a pride in making as high an average as he possibly can in the time he can judiciously allot to study. Littell’s Living Age. There is no periodical which we can more heartily commend to Uni versity students than Littell’s Living Age, published by Littell & Gay, No. 30, Brownfield street, Boston. It contains the very best articles selec ted from all the fine English and French magazines. It comes week ly and therefore has a freshness which we miss in a monthly. This sterling periodical seems to have discovered the secret of eternal youth. It is “ made up of every creature’s best.” No young man who takes an interest in the history of the times can fail to appreciate the valuable articles on European politics, selected from the English reviews. No one who reads fiction with pleasure, can fail to Oe attracted by its fine stories —from the pens of the best living authors. No one who desires acquaintance with literature, can fail to be grati fied by the criticisms it furnishes of the English classics, and of recent publications. It fulfils entirely the conditions of its motto : Various that the mind, Os desultory man, studious of change, And pleased with novelty, may be indulged. COLLEGE NEWS ITEMS. ...Williams College has three jour nals —the Review, the Vidette, and the Quarterly. Quite enterprising that! ...Yale and Harvard are still cut ting at each other about the boat* race that occurred some time ago. ...The Southern Commercial Con vention, held at Cincinnati, has re commended the endowment of a De partment of Commerce in Washing ton College. ...There will be a telegraph office at Lexington, Ya, as soon as the wires are put up The Collegian tells us the posts are erected. ...Weekly prayer has been subsiL tuted for the Sunday afternoon lec tures in Albion Colloge. ...The Medical students in Michi gan University, number 260; 15 of whom are ladies. In the Law De partment, there are 233. ...Lehigh University boasts of the finest labratory in the United States. ...26 Sadies attend the Indiana Slate University. ...The income of Yale for last year was $92,182. Not quite equal toils expenditures. ...There are eight young ladies in Michigan Agricultural College,and it is said they work in the field just like the young men. ...Prof. Jeffries, who has recently been travelling in Greece, is teaching the students of Wooster University to speak modern Greek. ...A. S. Dodge, of N. Y., has made a donation of SIOO,OOO to the Theolo gical Seminary at Alexandria, Ya. ...The largest University in Rus-. sia, is that of Moscow, which has 75 professors and 1600 students. ...They have a holiday at Williams College, called “ Mountain-day,” on which the students go out on excur sions. ...The Five Dollar Sewing Machine purchased by me, January, 1866, from the Family Sewing Machine Company, 86 Nassau street, N. Y., has been in almost constant use ever since. It has not been out of order once. Has cost nothing for repairs, and 1 find it simple and reliable in operation, and always ready to sew, Those friends of mine who use them with the new improvements are very much pleased. The one I have I would not part with. Mrs. Ann W. Cuthburt, ocl3m 42S West 36th-street, New York. 5