The president of the college was Dr.Carnahan, who, although without a spark of genius, was yet a man of huge common sense, kindness of heart and excellent executive ability.

In the chair of the vice-president sat dear old "Uncle Johnny" McLean, the best-loved man that ever trod the streets of Princeton.

He was the policeman of the faculty, and his astuteness in detecting the pranks of the students was only equalled by his anxiety to befriend them after they were detected.

The polished culture of Dr.James W.Alexander then adorned the Chair of the Latin Language and English Literature.

Dr.John Torrey held the chemical professorship.