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Rutgers College is growing, while enrollment at Nassau Hall is in decline. Mr. McClelland [Professor of Languages] has not yet arrived, but is expected soon. "If reports are true he will be an ornament to this college."

There are now about sixty students in Rutgers College, and twenty in the seminary. Professor McClelland is a superior lecturer. "I confess I do not feel that earnestness in religion at present which some express." The funeral service for Henry Wyckoff was very affecting.

He has an opportunity to sell Day's book on mathematics. He waxes philosophical on the brevity of life.

His eyes are better; he has read Heroditus and has commenced Rollins' history of the world. A lantern recently ignited a barn a mile from town, illuminating the whole city.

Mr. Hardenburgh is to leave New Brunswick, having received a call from a congregation in New York. There is an abundance of Bible, missionary and temperance societies here. Jacob is a member of a temperance society connected with the college.

Dr. Milledoler's solemn administration of the sacrament yesterday has revived Jacob from his lethargy. Several acquaintances are affected by consumption, and one has died.

Dr. Janeway's preaching at the Dutch church last Sunday was good in its simplicity and truth. The congregation is expected to call him to be their minister.

Dr. Janeway intends to give up his congregation, as the duties incumbent upon him are too arduous. Jacob only goes up to the college three times a week. Every other day they have a recitation at Dr. DeWitt's house. Cornelius Van Arsdale has been dismissed for irregular conduct.

Dr. Janeway has accepted a call from the consistory, but he must obtain a dismission of the presbytery before he can come. Great disappointment over the will of the late Colonel Rutgers, which provided nothing for Rutgers College.

Preparing for examinations; weather very warm. Attended the debates at the session of the general synod. Dr. Cannon advises him not to speak at commencement.