The professors of the University are, like those of Cambridge, paid from various sources; some from the university chest, others by the crown, or from estates left for that purpose. They are—the Regius professors of divinity, ecclesiastical history, pastoral theology, civil law, medicine, Hebrew, and Greek; the lady Margaret's professor of divinity ; the Savilian professors of geometry and astronomy ; Dr. White's professor of moral philosophy ; the Camden professor of ancient history ; Tomline's prmlector in anatomy ; a professor of music ; two professors of Arabic, one of whom is called the Lon! Almoner's reader; a botanical professor; a professor of poetry; a Regius pro fessor of modern history ; a professor of Anglo-Saxon ; the Vinerian professor of common law ; a clinical professor; the Aldrichian pro femora of anatomy, of the practice of medicine, and of chemistry ; a professor of political economy; a professor of Sanscrit ; Lee's lecturer in anatomy ; Ireland's professor of the exegesis of Holy Scripture ; and readers in experimental philosophy, in mineralogy, iu geology, and in logic.
The following aro the colleges and halls of this University ; with the date of foundation and a few other particulars :— University College, traditionally said to have been founded by Alfred the Great, was restored by William of Durham, who died iu 1219. The present foundation consists of a master, 13 fellows, 17 scholars, together with some exhibitioners and a Bible clerk. The buildings occupy a conspicuous position in the High-street, with a frontage of 200 feet. Bishop Horne, Dr. Radcliffe, Sir William Jones, and lords Eldon and Stowell are among the eminent men educated at University College. The number of members on the books in 1854, was 277.
Balliol College was founded by Johu Balliol (father of John Balliol, king of Scotland) and Devorguilla his wife, between 1263 and 126S, The foundation consists of a master, 12 fellows, and 14 scholars, besides several exhibitioners. John Wickliffe was master of Balliol College; among the more eminent of its list of scholars aro Bishop Tunstall, Lord-keeper Coventry, John Evelyn, and Bradley the astronomer. The number of members on the books in 1854 was 353.
Merton College, first founded at Maldou, in Surrey, in 1264, was removed to Oxford before 1274, by Walter de Merton, bishop of Rochester and Lord High Chancellor of England. The foundation consists of warden, 24 fellows, 14 post-masters, 4 scholars, 2 chaplains, and 2 clerks. , The buildings consist of three courts ; the older parts containing some of the most ancient and curious structures in Oxford. Among the more eminent members of this college are Duns Scotus, 13radwardine, Wickliffe, Bishop Jewel, Anthony h Wood, Dr. William
Harvey, and Sir Richard Steele. The number of members ou the books in 1854 was 195.
Exeter College was founded in 1314 by Walter de Stapledon, bishop of Exeter and Lord High Treasurer of England. The present founda tion consists of a rector and 25 fellows, besides several scholars and exhibitioners. The new front of the college, rebuilt in 1835, which is the principal architectural feature, is 220 feeSlong. Among the more eminent scholars of Exeter College are Sir 'William Antony Ashley, Lord Shaftesbury, and John and Charles Wesley. The number of members on the books in 1854 was•487.
Oriel College was founded by Edward VI. in 1326 for a provost and 10 fellows; the present foundation consists of a provost, 18 fellows, and 24 scholars and exhibitioners. Sir Walter Raleigh, Pryune, Chief Justice Holt, Bishop Butler, and Joseph Wartou are among the more eminent scholars of this college. The number of members in 1S54 was 406.
Queen, College was founded in 1340 by Robert Eglesfield, confessor to l'hilippa, Queen of Edward III. (from whom it was called Queen's College), for a provost and 12 fellows; the fellows have beau since increased to 16, and there are several scholars and exhibitioners. The buildings consist of two courts occupying an area of 300 feet long by 220 feet wide, and are among the most prominent ornaments of the High-street, Among the more eminent men educated at Queen's College are Cardinal Beaufort, Henry V., Bernard Gilpin, bishops Compton, Nicolson, Gibson, and Tanner, Archbishop Potter, Halley, Addison, Tickel, and Collins. The number of members iu 1354 was 273.
Nrw College was founded in 1386 by William of Wykcham, bishop of Winchester and Lord High Chancellor of England, for a warden, 70 fellows and scholars, 10 chaplains, 3 clerks, and 16 choristers. The buildings of New College form the most complete example of a college erected by the ablest architect in the best age of English architecture. Some additions to the original buildings were made by Wren. Arch bishops Chichele and Warham ; bishops Beckington, Kenn, and Lowth, Nicholas Harpesfield, and Pita the biographer are among the more eminent of the scholars of New College. The number of members in 1854 was 196.
Lincoln College was founded by Richard Fleming, bishop of Lincoln, in 1427, for a rector and 7 fellows. The present foundation consists of a rector, 12 fellows, 9 scholars, 12 exhibitioners, and a Bible clerk. Bishop Sanderson, and Sir William Davenant are among its eminent men. The number of members in 1854 was 212.