"It is probably not the intention of the Legislature in this act to create an institution of learning of the character recognized as Colleges and Universities. This is evident from section 4 of the law which provides that none of the provisions of chapter 15 of the Revised Statutes shall apply to it. By this it is freed from all requirements to report its course of study, or its means for imparting instruction. From the statement of its leading objects it does not appear that a prolonged and thorough system of study and examination is contemplated, as is required in the case of the regular College. This being the case, it seems unfortunate that the name University,' which has heretofore been restricted to institutions giving a full four years' course of educational training, should have been used in this connection. And it is still more unfortunate that section 15 of the act confers on this irresponsible institution the power to give diplomas and confer the usual University degrees."

CLINTON COLLEGE (Fairfield).

On the 13th of March, 1809, the Trustees of Fairfield Academy applied for a College charter, which was declined at that time on the ground of insufficient funds.

In 1812, the application was renewed, but again deferred for like

reasons.

In 1816, it was again urged, and this time with the expressed intention of naming it "Clinton College," and on the 25th of March of that year, a provisional charter was granted, in all respects similar to that recently conferred upon Hamilton College. It was not to take effect unless it were proved to the Chancellor that funds to the amount of $50,000, independently of buildings and lots connected therewith, be secured, and that the Trustees of the College of Physicians and Surgeons for the Western District, and of the Fairfield Academy, respectively surrendered their charters. No limit. was set to the time within which this should be done, but the friends. of the measure did not succeed in meeting the conditions, and the project ended.' This enterprise was under Protestant Episcopal auspices, and finally resulted in the establishment of Geneva College.

Before this, we had " Hamilton College," at Clinton; we have now "Madison University," at Hamilton, and had the above measure not failed, there would be "Clinton College," at Fairfield. Had the name of the place last mentioned been changed to Madison, the combination of names would have been carried to its extreme limit, and some knowledge of our local geography would have been needed to avoid confusion.

COLLEGE OF MISSIONARIES.

Formed under a general act, and located at Syracuse. The only information we have of it is that it was dissolved by a special act of the Legislature, May 9, 1877.1

FLUSHING FEMALE COLLEGE.

This institution, formerly a private school known as "St. Thomas Hall," was incorporated April 6, 1857, with power to confer degrees upon completion of the course of studies usually taught in colleges in this State. No reports were made under this act.

GERMAN MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE.

Incorporated under the general law for the incorporation of Benevolent, Charitable, Scientific and Missionary Societies, July 1, 1853, and located at Buffalo. It has never reported to the Regents, and no information can be given concerning it, if, indeed, it was ever organized.

GRAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. Incorporated May 23, 1884, with power to teach music and kindred arts, and to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Music, Master of Music and Doctor of Masic upon such persons as may be deemed eligible to such degrees, by reason of proficiency in the art of music, or the production of original musical works, or of the kindred arts.

ITHACA COLLEGE.

This was to have been a Methodist institution for both sexes. It has already been noticed on pages 95, 202 and 203 of this volume.

KINGSTON COLLEGE.

On the 25th of August, 1779, some five years before the first Board of Regents was created, the Assembly Journals show the ollowing record :

"A petition of the Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of Kingston, praying leave to bring in a Bill, to enable them to erect a College or University in the said Town, was read.

1 Chap. 250, Laws of 1877. 2 Chap. 265, Laws of 1857.

3 Chap. 352, Laws of 1884.

Ordered, That the same be referred to a committee; and that Mr. Schoonmaker, Mr. L'Hommedieu' and Mr. Palmer' be a committee for that purpose.'

On the 20th of October, 1779, the Assembly Journals show the action taken by this Committee, which had been increased the next day (August 26, 1779) by the addition of four new members, Messrs. Gordon, Tredwell, Benson and Harpur. Upon the presentation of other petitions for the incorporation of a College at Schenectady, as further noticed in our account of Union College:

"Mr. Benson from the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the town of Kingston, presented to this House on the 25th of August last, the petition of John Cuyler and 842 other inhabitants of the counties of Albany and Tryon; and the Petition of Thomas Clark and 130 other inhabitants of the County of Charlotte, both presented on the 26th of August last, report: That the petitioners to each petition be permitted to bring into this House at the next meeting of the Legislature, a Bill for the purpose in each petition mentioned.

Resolved, That the House do agree with the said Committee in the said Report.

Ordered, That the Clerk of this House transmit a copy of the above Report and Resolution to two of the persons who subscribed the said petitions respectively."

These early movements in behalf of Collegiate education were crowded out of sight by the events of the Revolution. The Kingston project appears to have resulted at that time, or soon after, in the formation of an Academy under the auspices of the town Trustees, which is thought to have been the first Academy founded in the State.

On the 10th of February, 1804, application was made to the Regents for the erection of Kingston Academy into a College. The application was made repeatedly afterward, but as often declined on the ground of insufficient endowment. It was particularly urged about the time that Hamilton College was formed, but opposed by the interests of institutions that it was supposed it might injure.

1 Cornelius C Schoonmaker, of Ulster County. Ezra L'Hommedieu, of Suffolk County.

3 Thomas Palmer, of Ulster County.

James Gordon, of Albany County (Ballston). 5 Thomas Tred well, of Suffolk County. "Egbert Benson, of Dutchess County. Robert Harpur, of New York County.

MARCELLUS COLLEGE-SKANEATELES COLLEGE.

On the 21st of January and 15th of February, 1802, application was made for the Charter of a College in Onondaga or Cayuga Counties, and the above names were suggested in correspondence. On the 3d of March, 1802, a Committee of the Regents reported adversely, on the ground that sufficient funds had not been provided, and also on the ground that there were Colleges enough in the State already. Mr. Dan Bradley was active in urging the above measure.

NEW YORK LAW COLLEGE.

By an act passed March 30, 1858, Charles King, Isaac Ferris, Horace Webster, Thomas D. Andrews, George Wood, Charles O'Conor, Amasa J. Parker, Valentine Mott, William C. Noyes and Daniel F. Tiemann were incorporated for the purpose of founding a Law College, and with power to hold an estate for this purpose worth $100,000. The College was to be subject to visitation. by the Regents, but their records do not show that any organization was perfected under this act.

NEW YORK LAW INSTITUTE (New York). Incorporated by the Legislature February 22, 1830." as a Library, but authorized to give instruction.

Conducted

NEW YORK STATE AND NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL. Incorporated March 17, 1851,' and located at Ballston Spa. A course of instruction was established and maintained for several years, but as no reports were made to the Regents no statistics can be given. Portions of the act, allowing persons holding diplomas to practice in the courts of the State, were repealed June 5, 1877.*

An amendment passed April 4, 1853,' provided for the removal of the school to Poughkeepsie.

PLACE COLLEGE.

Incorporated April 22, 1867, as a Female College, but the location not fixed by law. The act named twenty-one Trustees, and

1 Chap. 62, Laws of 1858. Chap. 48, Laws of 1830. 3 Chap. 143, Laws of 1851.

4 Chap. 417, Laws of 1877.

5 Chap. 91, Laws of 1853.

Chap. 520, Laws of 1867, p. 1461.

James K. Place might designate a conference or conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church that might elect four others.

The "Susquehanna Seminary," an academy for female education, had been some years before located at Binghamton, and a fine edifice built upon an eminence overlooking the valley. Money had been loaned to the corporation by the State, and the title subsequently passed to the State, upon its sale by foreclosure of a mortgage. It was temporarily used as a State Blind Asylum (since located at Batavia), and afterward as the "Susquehanna Home," a charitable institution. Still later, it was leased by the Trustees of Place College.

By an act passed April 11, 1871, the terms of conveyance of these premises were fixed, consisting of certain rents and other dues, which if paid within ninety days would entitle Place College to a conveyance of all interest of the State in the premises, with the appurtenances thereto belonging. These conditions were not fulfilled, and the College was never fully organized.

RICHMOND COLLEGE.

Incorporated April 18, 1838,' by special act, and to be located upon Staten Island. It was conditioned to the raising of $80,000 within two years, from the date of the act, which was to be shown by satisfactory evidence to the Regents, but this was not done, and the College was not organized.

ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE (Brooklyn).

Incorporated under the general law for the formation of Benevolent, Charitable, Scientific and Missionary Societies, but no reports were ever made to the Regents.

ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE (New York City).

Formed under the general act for the incorporation of Benevolent, Charitable, Scientific and Missionary Societies, November 12, 1851, but never organized.

TOUISSAINT L'OUVERTURE COLLEGE.

Incorporated by a special act passed April 3, 1871,' with the de

'Chap. 409, Laws of 1871, p. 812.

Chap. 294, Laws of 1838.

3 Chap. 257, Laws of 1871.