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MICHIGAN" (UNIVERSITY OF) 507 245 thousandths of a foot, or a little over 3 inches. High water occurs half an hour after the meridian passage or southing of the moon. This lake has few harbors and bays, and the only islands it contains are at its K. E. extrem- ity. It is not therefore very safe to navigate, especially as it is subject to severe storms at different seasons. But there is a large traffic on it, between Chicago and the lower lake ports. The straits of Mackinaw, which long- est retain the ice, are usually open between May 1 and Dec. 1. The fish of the lake are like those found in Lake Huron, and the fish- eries are for the most part concentrated about Mackinaw. The best harbors are at Little Traverse bay, and at Grand Haven at the mouth of Grand river on the E. shore of the lake. Chicago, near the head of the lake, has but an indifferent harbor, and the same may be said of those of Milwaukee and Sheboygan on the W. side. MICHIGAN, University of, an institution of learning at Ann Arbor, which owes its foun- dation to a grant of lands by congress in 1826 to the territory of Michigan, including two townships contain- ing 72 entire sections, which on the admis- sion of the state were conveyed to it for the support of the univer- sity. The present insti- tution was established by a legislative act of March 18, 1837. It was first opened for students on Sept. 20, 1842. The university consists of three de- partments : the department of literature, sci- ence, and the arts ; the department of medi- cine and surgery, organized in 1850 ; and the department of law, 1859. Each has its own faculty of instruction, while the university senate is composed of all the faculties. The department of literature, science, and the arts embraces six regular courses of four years each, and two shorter special courses. The regular courses, with the degrees that are con- ferred upon their completion, are as follows : classical (bachelor of arts), scientific (bachelor of science), Latin and scientific (bachelor of philosophy), Greek and scientific (bachelor of philosophy), civil engineering (civil engineer), mining engineering (mining engineer). The special courses are one in analytical chemistry and one in pharmacy. On the completion of a two years' course in pharmacy the degree of pharmaceutical chemist is conferred. Students may also pursue selected studies for any period not less than one term. Post-graduate courses are provided for graduates of the university or of any other collegiate institution who may desire to pursue advanced studies, whether for a second degree or not. The regular course in the medical department is two years. Stu- dents have the advantages of clinical instruc- tion in a well arranged hospital on the univer- sity grounds, under the charge of the faculty. In the law department the degree of bachelor of law is conferred upon candidates 21 years old and upward, who have completed the course of two years and have passed a satis- factory examination. A year's course in an- other law school, or one term's practice of law under a license from the highest court of gen- eral jurisdiction in any state, is accepted as an equivalent for the first year in this institution. The degree entitles the holder to an immediate license to practise in all the courts of Michi- gan. Candidates for admission to the aca- demic department must be at least 16 years of age, and to the law department 18. Both University Hall, Michigan University. sexes are admitted to all departments, but the courses of lectures for women in the medical department are distinct from those for men. Students before entering any department are required to pay a matriculation fee of $10 if residents of Michigan, and of $25 if resident elsewhere. There is also an annual payment of $15 for residents of Michigan, and of $20 for students from other states or countries. The members of faculties and other officers of the university in 1873-'4 numbered 44, viz. : president, 1 ; professors, 23 ; librarian, 1 ; as- sistant professors, 6 ; lecturers, 2 ; instructors, 8 ; assistants, 3. The faculty of the depart- ment of literature, science, and the arts em- braced 14 professors, 6 assistant professors, and 9 other instructors ; medical faculty, 8 profes- sors, 2 lecturers, and 1 other instructor ; law faculty, 4 professors. The number of students in the department of literature, science, and the arts was 484, of whom 52 were females, viz. : resident graduates, 9 ; seniors, 70 ; ju- niors, 96; sophomores, 90; freshmen, 118;