" aS'^ John's College, a Roman Catholic institution, is situated near this place, on an eminence called Bose Hill ; enjoying all the advantages peculiar to the country, its pure invigorating air, its retirement and peacefid quiet, so favorable to the formation and growth of studious habits ; while at the same time its proximity to the city by means of the railroad, is a great convenience. This institution, the only one of its kind in the state, was first opened for the reception of students on the 24ih of June, 1841.'' It was incorporated by an act of the legislature passed April 10th, 1846. 'l"he following is an extract from their rules and regulations: "The system of government will be mild and paternal, yet firm in enforcing the observance of established discipline. The utmost attention v/ill be paid not only to the intellectual, but also to the moral education of the pupils. As to their domestic comfort, every thing which parental afieclion can desire will be found and supplied in the assiduous attention and skilful management of the iSisters of Charity^ to whom the charge of this important and highly responsible department is mainly confided." The college, which contains the rooms of the various professors, library, &c., is a large, elegant, and commodious edifice. The iiall is adorned wiih some valuable engravings from Raphael's frescoes in the Vatican, presented by the late Pope Gregory XVI., to the Right Rev. Bishop Hughes. The oil pictures consist of a Madonna de la pesce, a copy from the original