Editors, GEORGE P. FISHER, TIMOTHY DWIGHT, THE NEW ENGLANDER is published quarterly in New Haven, Conn. For twenty-seven years it has been a recognized exponent and defender of those views respecting politics, public affairs, education, social improvement, religious doctrine and life, which have given character to New England. It has, also, from the first, included in its plan the discussion of questions of public interest in literature, science, and philosophy. It disclaims allegiance to any party in theology or politics, and signifies the independence with which it acts by adopting as its motto the Horatian line "Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri." The editors and principal contributors, from the beginning, have been officers and graduates of Yale College. The reviews and essays which have found a place on its pages are among the best fruits of that type of thought and opinion which the education given at Yale is adapted to foster. In this sense, it will continue to represent the Institution. The plan of the New Englander remains unchanged. During the year 1870, it will continue to discuss as heretofore the various questions of the day, as they arise; especially the national finances, the acquisition of territory, the reconstruction of society at the South, the true theory of political rights, the rightful functions of the State, and its relation to education, religion, and the church, the proper sphere of legislation in repressing vices like intemperance, and the character of our laws on the subject of divorce. It will not be inattentive to the various assaults of rationalism against revealed religion, or to the position of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, or to any topics which have a bearing on Christian Doctrine or Christian Life. New Books as they appear will be examined in the spirit of impartial but courteous criticism, and particular efforts will be made to render critical notices valuable for their fullness and thoroughness. The New Englander is published in January, April, July, and October. Terms for 1870, $4 in advance; single copies, $1. The complete set, comprising 28 Volumes, with an Index Volume, $60. WILLIAM L. KINGSLEY, NEW HAVEN, CONN. EXPLANATION OF THE PLAN. THE Divinity Hall, which is now nearly completed, stands on the corner of College and Elm streets, opposite the northwest corner of the Public Square, and between the buildings of the Academical Department, with the Library, Art Building, etc., and the Sheffield Scientific School. Ground Floor.--The principal entrance, E, which connects with the main hall or corridor, H, ten feet wide, is on Elm street, and fronts the grounds and buildings of the Academical Department of Yale College. There is also another entrance, on College street, C, on the right of which is the Janitor's room, I, and near this a lift, D, which connects with all the stories above. Beyond this to the right, and on a level with the street, is a passage-way, P, for vehicles into the yard in the rear. The large rooms on this floor, each about 30 feet square and 17 feet high, are for public purposes, viz.: a Reference-Library and Reading Room, A, and three Lecture Rooms, L, L, L. The access to the rooms above is by a flight of stairs, S, near each extremity of the corridor. Upper Floors.-In the second, third, and fourth stories, each room used for a study, S, is provided with a bed-room, B, lighted by a window and having a closet. A few of the rooms have two bed-rooms attached to them, but in general, provision is made for each student, at this advanced stage of his education, to room alone. Heating, Bathrooms, etc.-The building is expected to be warmed throughout by steam and lighted by gas. Bath-rooms, W, and other conveniences are placed in each of the upper stories. The original plan contemplates also a Chapel on Elm street, nearly on a line with the front of the building, and a wing at the northern extremity of the edifice, having accommodations for boarding. |