t>» S^ ^ .rO<^ IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) & 1.0 I.I 1.25 1^ , ^ Ilia 2.0 6" 1.8 i-4 llllli.6 V] <^ ^ *?; :>>,.? ^^y \ 0^^/A Pho Sciencos Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, NY. M580 (716) 872-4503 "^7, erected and maintained solely bj the Clergy of St. Sulpitius of Montreal, for the education ol youth, three object, highly essential to a good education are kept >. view, the culture of the heart, the raiud and body. I, it cannot be doubted, that the fou. lat.on of a goo 1 education must "^ ""f J' ^^.'^^;;;;f Religion, because without religion there can be no solid virtue : for th,s --";• ^"^ ^J tion gre^t care is taken to imbue the youthful mind with rehg.ous prmcple, and to mculcate ''Vhrryrjilird ends with prayer,, at which all the students assist, in like manner .1 the e.ercLs a'e preceded and fbilowed by a short prayer that the tender m.ndm^y a eu^ tomed betimes to consider that in every action we need d.vne succour and that we should grateful to heaven for all the good we »"-• ""'''^'' '"f ;„j „„, . a.^y assist morning and The Students hear mass every day, and on Sundajs ana noi>ua; j evening at divine service in the Parish Church. ^ president Every day before dinner the pensioners are asseoibled in the Chapel, where reads a chapter of the New-Testament to them on the.r knees. Always during dinner and supper some historical work is read ^l^2iri\^-^^ preceded refecto/y by one of the students which is listened to m sdence by the ^^^^ /J^ ^ , by a chapter out of the figures de la Bible de Royaumont. and followed by a p g P de I'imitation de J. C • i v ^^nprnllv the life of a person Every evening, for about a quarter of an hour, a pious book, generally the distinguished for his virtues, is read to ihe siuueuis «3vni..va .-o-- IP ■II : I ji|V| On Sundays and holydays the sludents are catechised during an hour. And that the in- structions may be adapted to every capacity, they are distributed into five classes under as man/ dillerent masters. The principal class containg such as are capable of more solid and detailed instruction, these are under the care of the President himself. Besides this, from Ash-wed- nesday to Ascension day, the younger Students who prepare for their first communion are cate- chised three several times a week. The Students are never left alone, proper masters assist at every exercise and thereby pre- vent quarrelling, appea»eall discord, and see that every thing is carried on wiUi order, decencj and charity. At their repasts, recreations and walks, they mix with them, eat together, converse familiarly and sometimes join in their juvenile amusements. At night when ihey go to rest, a master is at hand either in the domitory or in an adjoining room where he has an eye to all. and does not retire until each one is in bed. In the morning he awakes them and presides at their rising, du.mg which strict silence is enforced. Lamps burn during the night in the dormitories, and in winter they are kept warm by stoves. To destroy in the very beginning the vice of gluttony, the introduction of all comestibles and dainties are prohibited, with the exception of a little green or diy fruii, such as apples, pears raisins, &c. ' No books are allowed but such as have the approbation of the President, and for the bet- ter security of good morals, all letters eitlier sent or received must be ohcwn to lum. Visits from without are received in an open parlour destined for this use. Particular care is taken to correct the defects of character, ir.cipient vices, and to moderate tne vivacity of the passions, either by advice in general, or particular remonstrances given with lenity, or by more severe chiding if mildness has not succeeded, or by touchino- the feel ino-s if words are insufficient, or by suitable chastisement if nenti-nents of honour and reli-Won ha^e not sufficient influence on the stubborn offender. In fine, after all these means Inve been re- sorted to without success, to prevent the contagion of bad exanifjie, the incorn..,ble child is sent back to his parents, yet even in this case, care is taken to preserve his leputa^tion and ho- nour as much as possible. The better to preserve purity of morals which are often ruined by evil commum'cation. The younger students are separated from the elder in their walks and recreations, for which different halis and places are chosen. Wuh ,hc exception of ,l,e master for (he English iangnase, all the other, are Clergymen! the rresK,e„t ,he,,r„ es^ors of n,ilo.sophy and Rhetoric are friert, of the Scoinarv o, k S Ini! .u, of Momreal ; the others are 5o„„s clergyrnen, educate,. ,hc„,H-lve, i; the i,„titu- t,o„. selected on account of ll,=ir , Jem. and .ndor the literary direction of the above n.ention. Tire domestics are chosen with the most scrupuh,,,, attention to their prohhy and moral, - thestudeute are never permitted to have any communicat.on with them e,c<,n in cases of iul 4 ■X d that the In. inder as man/ and detailed m Ash-wcd- nion are cate< dispensible necessity. The female servants absolutely necessary for keeping the apartments clean must be at least forty years of ai^e. The pensioners are never permitted to go in- to town even on necessary occasions without the express permission of the president or his substitute. IL '. thereby pre- rder, decency jrse familiarly I master is at and does not t their rising, mitories, and mestibles and ipples, pears, for the bet- him. Visits to moderate ?s §iven with the feelings elision have ve been re- »rb!e child is lion and ho- ication. The lich diflcrent rrrymcu, the >f St. JSuipi- ho institu- ve mention- »nd morals ; cases of in- Tn the Little Seminary there is an English School, and French School, and a grand course of studies. The English School begins ?t eight and ends at eleven in the morning, in the afternoon it be- gins atone and ends at four; in this srliool, reading, writing, orthography, book-keeping and arithmetic are taught. The French School continues fiom eight to ten in the morning, and from two to four in the afternoon ; reading in French and Latin, writing, the simple rules of Arithmetic and the elements of French grammar are taught in this school. The grand course of studies continues '^ight years successively and is divided into seven classes, with a master f. r each. To cnttr on this course, it is requisite to read and write in French and Latin. The classes begin at eight in the morning, and end at ten. In the after- noon they continue fiom two to four. In the Sixth, which is the beginning of the course, the elements of the French and Latin languages are taught together with the Geography of Ameiica and Africa, preceded by some general notions of geography, the sdcdce e veteri testaincnto historicCy or the Epitome histvrrce sacra \% explained. In the Fifth, Latin Syntax, an abridgment of history and sacred chronology down to the Christian Era, are taught at the sama time de viris illistribius urbis rom^, or the second part of the seli ct^e e veteui test;*mento, &c. is translated. In the Foin-th, the manner of translating into Latin thf? Gallicisms or peculiarities of the French language is slu wn, with an abridgment of history and profane chronology down to the time of Jesus-Christ. The authors explained are either ichrtic e prophanls st-rlpforibus hlsturia: or Coj-nJiu, Ne- pns, or the r/i(t!(h{ fiifjul^c : in tliis class the stuileiits begin to store their memories with chosen pieces out of the Latin classics, which is continued to the study of Rhetoric isiclusively. In the 'J'hird, Latin Prosody is taught with versification, an abridgment of M;'thoIogy for the understanding the poets, or Modern history and Chronology from Jesus Christ down to the present time. Quintius Curtius, and sonietimcs C^sar is read j the memory is adorned with thoien fables out of the fiench fabulists, especially Lafontaine. In the Second, Batteux's abridged course of Belles-Lettres is studied ; Sallust, Livy, Cicero and Virgil are read, in this class the students begin to give attention more particularly to the art of writing, by comj)osing narrations, fables, descriptions, letters, &c. In Rhetoric the rules of eloquence are studied. Cicero with chosen harangues out of tht Latin classics, together with Virgil and Horace are read j many beautiful Attracts out of tht ¥ Latin ana French poets are commuted to ra.mory. and the s.naent, continue to exercise . '" , : , ' ■,;„„. i„.,ilil,« classes the students are cont ally exercised mi Ihemse ves in literary comiiosilion; ni all the Classes iiie ;„ ,i„. ,l„..„ l„uh. written translations, tiom French into Latin, and Lain. ...to Irelich. a..d also .0 ih. th... h.^l. er classes ihoy arc exercised in latin vers.ficat.on. Besides the time passed in the class rooms, there are five hour, of cice st.idy distrihuted into 1 par^s, so .l!at thcMu.len.s may study altogether and finish the .as , .;;;» I-" ^ their respective professors, this important duly takes place m a spa.ious hall alio, d to hi, purpo",',mderthe inspection of a masier. who, sees that each employs h.s time «el. and does not lilmler his fellow students from stmlying. ].:ach stwdent has his .ppointccl place Aom uhici) he is not to move ; perfect s.lence nu.s be observed. Tlie' master who presides, serves also to assist the younger students ni such puits of their tasks as migiit be too intricate for Uiem. The exercises written here are afterwards presented to their respective masters and ar. each severally corrected by hi.n in private, the faults which he discovers are noted where tu-y occur and afterwards are snmn.ed up at the head of the exercise: faults m Syntax, or ho- g a ?y. nunctuatlon. latin, french. &c. all are marked. In the following class the master .v- LrretunKd to each his exercise, makes a ge.ieral correction .»«.... .. ass,gnn.g the rea- son ^!lK>n which eaC. correction i. founded winch enables the students to co-ct henr faultv exercises. Ol the different faults that may occur ni lecitat.ons. translating. &c. an ex- act .^ccount is kept, and at the end of the week the class is so graduated, that he who has Z a tu s takes the fi.st place: this li.t is in fine transmitted to the president who by tins mean, i able to judge of the talents, assiduity and progress of each scholar, and to excite emu- atTo- the student ;ho appears f.om the inspection of these weekly hsts to have been he Inost oVten at the head of hi class, i. entitled to a premium, which on this account is called the in-cmium of excellence. The study of Philosophy occupies two years on acx^onnt of the multiplicity of matter it em- braces. The first year the course is in Latin ; in Logic the difterent operations of the mind for the discovery of the truth and the refutation of error, the .ource. of our errors and their remedies, the motives upon which our judgment of things should be grounded according to their different motives, the way .f proceeding either in the investigation or demonstration of the truth are all fully elucidated. In Metaphysics, after laying down some necessary notions of OntoJns,^. The four principal systems of Atheism are brought in view, their incoherence and contradiction are demon- strated, and the l;orrible effects which these desolating and disorganizu.g doctrines would produce in the world are fully developed. The different demonstrations of the existence ot God are there laid down, vi^ : the necessity of a first cause, the unanimous consent of all nations, the existence of matter and motion, the beautiful order which reigns in the uni- verse ; the idea of infinity and the notion of God engraved in the heart of man. in fine, the possibility of a* God, from whence his existence necessarily follows, they are then led •I exorcise ieiciNt'il M» three hijili- tlistribntPil II tl>t 111 liy tui to tins 11 u'ld dues ilence must 1 such parts rs, and are where tlu-y ntax, ortho- muster hav- ig the rea- orrcct their &c. an ex- he who has who by this excite enm- ,'e been the is called the (latter it era- of the mind 3rs and tlieir iccordinf; to onsiration of bur principal are demon- trines would existence of onsent of all in the uni- nan, in fine, are then led Ji on to the attributes of the Deity, his necessity, immutability, eternity, immensity, tiie siin- phcity and luiity of his nature; hiswisclom, justice, goodness and the universality ot Ins provi- dence, the liberty and immutability of the deer, es of his Almighty power, his intelligence and iiiHiiite knowledge which embraces all beings and all times; this is followed by the study of the soul of man, its origin, its spiritual and indivisible nature, its immortality and the existence of another life for the reward of virtue and the punishment of vice ; and it is made evident that reason has no solid argument to oppose to the doctrines of revelation touching the eternity of future pains and rewards. I'he principles ol Logic and Metaphysics arc then applied to the grammar of languages in general. In Ethics, the qualities necessary to render our actions good and virtuous are pointed out, man is shewn to be free in all his actions; and that tbere is a distinction between •fTood and evil founded in the nature of things, the duty of man towards God, himself, his li'l'ow creatures and society, those of the subject towards his sovereign, and the citizen to- wards his country, are briefly laid down. In the course of this year the elements of the Greek language are so far taught as to facilitate the understanding of the New Testament and to put them in the way of pursuing this study should they have a taste for it. The following year Mathematics and Natural Philosophy are cultivated. In the study of the for- mer they are taught the operations of whole numbers and fractions, both vulgar and de- cimal ; iirojiortions and progressions both Arithmetical and Geometrical ; Logarithims Algebra, Kquations of the first and second degree, geometry considered with respect to lines, surfaces and solids ; this course concludes by rectileneal Trigonometry, the use of the trigo- nometrical tables and the elements of surveying and levelling. T^atural Philosophy demonstrates the first principles of mechanics general and special, the laws of the descent of heavy bodies, the principles of military projectiles, accoustics, optics, catoptrics, dioptrics, and astronomy. A general system is afterwards given founded on the Newtonian theory for the explanation of natural phenomena; to this is added a short course of experimental philosophy on the general qualities of bodies, air, light, magnetism, electricity and the aerial fluids known under the name of gas. In order to excite emulation, there are three general examinations which take place at Epiphany, at Easter, and at the end of the scholastic year, on these occasions the students are examined in presence of all the professors and such gentlemen of the grand Seminary as may be present, the examination turns on the different matters they may have studied since the preceding examination, and for the purpose of encouraging the students in public speaking ; those of each class who have distinguished themselves by their talents and application appear at a public exercise, to which the citizens are invited and answer the questions proposed on the different objects of their studies during the course of the year. The last session of this literary exhibition is closed by the solemn distribution of the premiums, to this succeeds a« e )i academical performance In the form of a dialogue called by the french jAaidoyei; to accui- torn the young Uhctoriciens to public declamation. Premiums are bestowed in the English and French schools for excellence in reading, writ- ing, arithmetic, and memory: and in the classes of the grand course, the jnrmium of cxalhuce so called, for making latin, for translations out of latin into frenth, for french and latin composi. lion and for memory. The premiums for translations, compositions, &c. are obtained in this way, thedirector presents a theme at the very moment the students are assembled for this purpose in order to avoid all partiality or suspicion of favour; on this occasion the professors reciprocally change classes, and the candidates are obliged to remit their respective composition to him personally with their namei thereon scalt-d undercover; those ore then remitted to the presi- dent and are afterwards examined individually by the four prof<.\ssors of the college assembled to- gether for this i)urpose. The premium is adjudged to the composition which obtains the ma- jority of suffrages ; the seal is then broken and the name of the successful student made known ; Buch of the students as may have any leisure from the duties of their classes may have recourse to a sufficiently numerous library, composed of books which conespoiul to their regular studies : a master is appointed to select for them such books as are most suitable to tlieir age and capa. city. Young men of talents who may have pursued the course of studies here laid down, will net, it must be admitted, be learned men on quitting this institution, in so short a time it is impossi- ble to master so many important studies, and this is repeatedly inculcated on their minds, but they will at least carry along with them the master-key of science ; that is, the true method of studying : and should they afterwards choose to avail themselves of it, they will without doubt become profound in the science peculiar to the profession they may embrace ; but as they will necessarily feel their deficiency, so they will be diffident and very far from that tone of self sufficiency which marks the would be philosopher of the present day. And this, according to M". de Bonald, a modern french writer, is the only end that can be aimed at in a collegiate education. In one word, the plan of studies here laid down is nearly the same as that of the best Colleges of Europe. The most celebrated men of the two last centuries have been edu- cated in this manner. After all if it has any need of apology, the successful career of those who have followed it in the different stations they fill, either at the bar or in the Legislature of thii province will be deemed more than sufficient. III. The edifice presents a middle building 120 feet (french measure) by 32 In depth with wingi at each end, 17 1 feet by 39 in width, these with the main body have the form of an H, the whole three stories high : the Courtyard in front is 120 wide by 69 deep, regularly planted with populars and accacias. The stu lents as may be concluded are no ways stiaitened for want of air and room ; the walls inclose spacious and beautiful yards planted with different kinds of trees to shelter them from the sun in the hours of amusement, as well as to promote the circula- ■;rt : T, to accui- i.on of the a.r; a small r.vulet flows through the garde n. and yards and rolls at the foot of the College walls. One hundred and twenty students are n ceived as pensioners, they sleep in spa- •c.ous dorm.tones three of these apartments arc 50 feet long, the two others 75 and so situated, that if nt night necessity reipires, the students need not go out in the open Sir* ' JJj^. exercises are so arranged that the length of rone of them can be injurious to their he Ith ; then- food .s plenuful and wholesome. But at t,.e same time served up with the fru- ghtywh.ch a studious l.fe requires, in this respect then, is but little difference between the students and the.r professors ; 8^ hours are allotted for rej.ose. an half hour is added the night follow.ng the day, of co.,c. After each class there is a (^uarter of an hour for recr.ation ; n hour after dinner and as much after supper. Besides these daily recreations, once a week n the winter season half of the day is allotted to their ami sement. In summer a whole day each week ,s passed in the country at a short distance from town; for this purpose a spacious building has been erected in a most delightful situation upon the declivity of the mountain winch commands an extensive view of the plain, the city. St. Lawrence and the surrounding country; and lest the too ardent pursuit of amusement should fatigue the students, they are xalled off at stated times to fulfil certain d.ities of study an 1 piety under the direction of .their masters. In fine, there is a vacation from the 15th Au.^usl to the 1st October, which •they are permitted to pass at their respective homes. . S«ihi» t^he plan of education followed m th& Petit Seminaire of Montreal. Whoever feels the worth of science and morality will perceive on reading this prospectus that the greatest care is taken to preserve the morals of ihe students, and consequently to insure the success of their studies; for it is scarcely possi- ble for animmoral youtli to study, and without study there can be no science. This per- petual vigilance, this constant assistance at all the exercises of the students cannot fail to pre- vent many disorders, the paternal counsels which this superintending vigilance enables to give, invariably biings back to the path of honour many a young man who in an unguarded mo- ment of vexation, levity or passion has been led astray ; if these corrections are unsuccessful, this same vigilance render exclusion easy, giuu/ enhn ignomt mcdccina, mn curat. This trulv is a hard task both for the master and pupils, but the pupil will one day cease to be so, and then he will bless those who have supported him in his weakness. While the preceptor attached to hi» Cod and his country finds sufficient ailoviation in his toils on reflecting that he contributes to form for the one true worshippers and for the other virtuous and useful citizens. The nun,„.r, of r^s„^ir. (Loardo.) U .in,Ue<, .o on. hun W ^ «».-. U«. Uu.. oTU.. ..Ur«. (n« boarders) to one hunilred and forty. , U ^ uuiforro To prccrve .he eo„.U,v, .hatough. .0 r.i«n a„»,„g the "—" "f^" I ^° „o' »llo.e.l .0 g-.he- drcss •,» »hich neatness and sbnplicity .re eonda^ed »..h .eononay, the '^U,-n., yond the bounds of .he parish withon. permission '"""^^'^'^ „„ „,„„,, ^.y xi ..5... for The price ofbonid and Edueation m the college,, ,£18 7s. Orf. lor lutn. , „,rfla.the .he Je titne, hoth pa,ab,e a. three e.,..', Periods. The ""XZJTK le"! ^ 1^^^^^ -1 »'" .ashing expenses are furnished by .he parent., .o^etln-r wnh '''' '•«* •'^1'; ' J^ " „a ,.., connnnni- .i.e.t?„tn,.ybe.anted. •Ven.s.i,ose,l.«,.e l,.n M.^^^^^^ :,:irm;:;::b7i=.:t:::;:^^^^^^^^^^^^ iiitciiiiuicii "IK . .^ , ,.A 1 i...» ;f «lw. nlitipnce iseouttl to, or exceedmtetu uajs, uicut- the'whole year, and that of one hundred and t..nty ^^^ ^^J'^^:^, 'J ^2^1 that sucL an ment inevitable in spite of every preca.u.on : I say -l'««^; ;J",^; ^ ^^J^ of St. Sulnitius were aware of this, establishment cannot support itself even were the terms doubled. 1 he Messrs. of &t. cuipiuus t » rly Ter con.cio.,.sTt tl>c .^. t;.^.MA- -count of the ^ery n>oderate fortunes of n,any fam.Ue, .« the nc/r fixLI an exact proportion between the college terms and the expenses of Uus inst.tuUonNwoiua rerexc^^de a^taTp^^^^^^^^^^^^^ yo-h from the advantages of a liberal education. V^-;„g tlungs L tLslXftef having solely at their own cost provided the establishment, they have resolved to uphold . Bot tnly by U?e personal labours, but also by their revenues. Happy in being able in th.s way to further the X^L of the rLng generation with less inconveniency to their families ; and convinced that ti.eur labpur. wiU meet public coofidence in the same proportion a<* tl-ey appear disinterested. .1 9