come from extraordinary sources during the first six months of the present year, was $650. Cash in the treasury, at date, $150.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

Yours, &c.,

H. KRECKE,

Principal German English School.

YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY AND COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, MONROE.

REPORT OF VISITORS.

To the Hon. J. M. GREGORY, Supt. of Public Instruction:

The undersigned Visitors, appointed to the Young Ladies' Seminary and Collegiate Institute, at Monroe, respectfully report that they attended the Annual Examination for the year 1862, which commenced on Monday, June 16th, 1862, and was continued Tuesday and Wednesday, following; likewise the Annual Commencement exercises, on Thursday, June 19th.

The three departments into which the School is divided, the Preparatory, Academic and Collegiate, were severally examined: The Preparatory in Primary Arithmetic, Primary Geography, Sounds of the English Language, Map Drawing, and "Object Lessons." The Academic Department in Analysis of Words, Mental and Written Arithmetic, Descriptive Geography, Elements of Grammar, Map Drawing, History of the United States, and History of Rome. The Collegiate Department, in Higher Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, Geometry, Astronomy, Natural Philosophy, Logic, Rhetoric, Butler's Analogy, Mental and Moral Science, Chemistry, Botany, Study of Words, Ancient History, Mythology, Geology, Study of Poetry, and English Literature, Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Geography, Analysis of Sentences, and French.

The examination was extensive and thorough, and showed that the pupils had learned how to study, to obtain the control

of their own minds, so that their entire energies might be concentrated upon any subject. When this is once done, the matter of acquisition becomes easy and rapid. We esteem that the best school in which this fundamental work is most thoroughly done. Some schools have too much of the stuffing process going over a great amount, and crowding into the young brain as much of this and that as possible, so as to make a show of having done great things. Of this, in our judgment, the more the worse. Young girls, especially, are often ruined in health for life, by being pressed beyond measure in this way, and without getting any clear understanding of what they are endeavoring to learn. That system is the best, that most thoroughly carries out the principle, that nothing shall be passed over until it is mastered. The pupils at this Institute, we are glad to say, appear to be drilled in Arithmetic until every principle is so familiar that Algebra becomes a plaything. And in this examination, we were happy to see so much evidence on the part of Teachers, of patient elementary drilling, as well in Mathematics as in the other studies which were intricate and demanded thought. In English Analysis, in Rhetoric and Composition, the classes were examined upon the distinction in words, and their meaning and force. One of the classes in the Primary Department-a class of small scholars have practiced "Object Lessons," and appeared exceedingly well. The Musical exercises on Wednesday evening, under the direction of Prof. Zeus, were of the very highest order, and exhibited on the part of the pupils of all ages who participated, very great and commendable proficiency.

The senior class especially, exhibited great proficiency in the studies in which it was examined, and their essays on commencement day were of great merit and made a fine impression upon a large and appreciative audience in attendance. They were excellent in thought and style, and were well read.

We have no hesitation in saying that this is an excellent institution, where the daughters of the families of our State can obtain an accomplished and thorough education. It is in the hands

of teachers of ability and experience, under the best of moral and religious influences, and in a most pleasant and healthy location; and amidst a society distinguished for its high moral and cultivated character, and where the very moderate expense brings the education of the young ladies of the State within the ability of nearly all our people. This institution is under the charge of the Rev. Erasmus I. Boyd, and the members of the Faculty are

Rev. E. I. Boyd, Principal and Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy.

Mrs. Sarah C. Boyd, Principal.

Miss Mary A. Griswold, teacher of Composition and History. Prof. C. C. Zeus, F. S. A., Instructor of Music, Drawing, Painting and Gymnastics.

Prof. George W. Perry, Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
Miss Fannie Bartlett, English Language and Geography.
Miss Kate Cunningham, Mathematics and Junior Department.
Madame Josephine Clark, Teacher of French Language,
Miss Maria Miller, Teacher of Music.

The buildings for the accommodation of the pupils of the institute are large and well ventilated, in winter warm and comfortable, and will accommodate a large number of young ladies in the best manner, and the grounds about the institute are handsomely and pleasantly laid out. There is a gymnasium fifty feet in length and twenty-six in breadth, constructed near the Seminary buildings, furnished with all the apparatus usually found in our modern gymnasiums, for the benefit of pupils exclusively.

There is also connected with the institute valuable apparatus for illustrating the department of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. There are ample accommodations for board in the Seminary buildings, under the immediate supervision of the principals of the institute. The course of study is extensive, and embraces all that the present advanced state of female education in our country demands.

CHARLES NOBLE,

D. T. GRENELL.

RAISIN INSTITUTE.

REPORT OF AGENT.

Superintendent of Public Instruction:

DEAR SIR: In presenting a report of the past year, together with the history, present condition, and future prospects of Raisin Institute, a schedule only will be appropriate to serve your purpose.

It is situated six miles east of the city of Adrian. Its academic year consists of three terms of twelve weeks each. Number of students the past year, over ninety. Ages from 14 to 25; a majority of whom had been teaching primary schools, or preparing themselves for that work.

On account of its self-boarding system, and its healthy and quiet rural location, it invites those only whose object is thorough mental discipline.

Principals of high moral and religious character, as well as scientific attainments, have ever been sought.

We believe this Institute is doing a good work in moulding the character of youth for good, which is and ever has been its sole object and highest aim.

It was founded in 1839 by Harvey Smith and Charles Haviland, Jr. The former expended some $800 in erecting temporary buildings,, to accommodate 45 or 50 students, upon the premises of the latter. Principals were secured from Oberlin College, who co-operated with its founders in untiring labors for the truest and best interests of all placed under their charge. Its doors are, and ever have been, open to ALL of good moral character, irrespective of sect, party, color or condition. It was in successful operation ten years; in which time, (March 17th, 1847,) it was acknowledged by our State Legislature, an incorporated Institute. It increased in public favor, although it suffered from reverses; one of which was the death of one of its founders, my husband, Charles Haviland, Jr. But others became interested in our school; and as the decay of our temporary buildings called for a new and more substantial one,

Jeremiah F. Dolbeare, as its acredited agent, received subscriptions and donations, in $10 shares, for its erection, who, with its worthy Board of Trustees, Elijah Brownell, Anson Backus, Samuel A.-Hubbard, William E. Warner, Stephen Allen, O. Rogers, and Eliphalet Jones, aided by other friends, succeeeded in erecting and inclosing a commodious building, upon which was expended $900. But discouraging influences brought to bear upon the minds of stockholders induced them to defer its completion. The following year its Agent, Jeremiah F. Dolbeare, was removed by death; soon followed two of its Trustees. These, with other causes beyond control, seemed necessarily to postpone the completion of the aforesaid building until five years had elapsed, when surviving Trustees, remaining within reach of consultation, left me at liberty to finish and re-open Raisin Institute. With the aid of friends to the amount of $193, it was completed, and school opened with fair prospects. More room was needed. Another building of nearly equal size was purchased, removed a mile to our premises, and repaired for the accommodation of some thirty-five gentlemen students.

The war is lessening the number of gentlemen students. Thirty four who have attended this Institute, within two or three years, are in the battle field; yet we feel an assurance of our share of public patronage.

Pupils will receive instruction in Vocal Music gratis.

I am hoping to make a transfer of Rasin Institute, (my shares in it,) to suitable teachers, upon some permanent basis, as its multiform cares are a burden too great for the lone widow of fifty-three years.