Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-12
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ton in lie that do, that inclined to dictate
to the people, that we are disposed TO trust
70 infaibty, in relation TO the which
ought be pursued by TIE public, towards the disorder
ed and distracted affairs of Brown University. We are
far from supposng ourselves capable Of pointing out the
proper path TO he pursued relative to this institution but
it does apraar to that is ntia tho prcserva-
on Of the fyore Seminary of Rhode Island that the
present presiding officer be requested to retire. that the
chair may be filled by who is not only capable Of dis
charging its responsible duties but that be placed
1t, who shall make It's popularity his constant study-hs
hopes by day and dreams by nightly who is ca.
Pable ofrearing it to its wontod emincpce.
Among those who have been mentioned to us as pre-
emincntly calculated to oicate President, Is that
celebrated Divine, and distinguished scholar, the
REV. FRANCIS wAYLAND,
Of Boston, gentleman who well known as an eloquent
preacher ofhe Baptist demon and Of the first
scholars the Continent, aud who, understood would
accept Of the Presidency of Brown University, if he
could the functions Of that Office under agreeable
and desirable auspices. We know not that MIR. Wayand
has ever been consulted the subject but ii is said BY
those who know him best, thai he would in all probabl
ity, accept of the appointment it, in doing SO, he could
satisfy those who in Office that improper mea-
sures not rcsortcd to, to acquire station at once
so honorable and responsible
That this Reverend gentleman would not accept of
the Presidency of Brown University unless he could at
tam it by fair and honorable means,by the unanimous
cal! o. the Corporation-is well known, and We there
fore hope that great unanimty Of feeling will be cvinced
by those who have the power Of selecting if the propo-
son Is made, and that nothing will be reared to mpo lie
ms presiding over institution, which, without it un
ecrgocs aradical reform, must soon sink to decay.
1t IS hardly necessary to date the requirements or
talents Of Mr. Wayand since both are favorably known
to the public, and have been loudly and sincerely ap
plaudcd by the admirers of New England genius and
New-Engand scholars And sufficient is it to say that
II is believed there could be found in the whole dc.
nomination Of Baptiss, well calculated by ta-
lents by creed by education, and by principle to pre-
side over Brown University, as is Mr.. Wayland.
This gentleman, five are rightly informed, was born
in Connecticut, is the ofa Baptist Clergyman and
at early age discovered talents of no ordinary cast
and that kind Of juvenile picy which induced his pa
rent and his friends fit him for that vocation which
the sire for many years had followed to the singular
benefit ofhs parishoners and to the well being of The
kingdom ofthe Redcemcr.
Al Union College, Schenectady, he commenced his
academica sudies and it at that institution he gra.
ed,rcceved its highest honors, and gave ample
evidence rthe future excellence he was destined 20 at
tain. SO that institution to retain within
its walls whose talents could be of so much bcnc-
fit it, that Immediately afto- he had graduated they
offered him the situation of tutor with the promise of
promotion, whenever vacancy should occur. The of.
fer accepted and for time no continued at that
College, impartlng the ofhs great mind the
Students who, whilst they confessed the benefits derived
from his instruction, conceived for him the most affection
ate attachment-They loved him for the suavity of his
Uanners, the usture, of his expansive mind, and the
sincere and ardent devotion, with which he applied him
sefo the advancement of their temporal and spiritual
welfare.
Circumstances, however, transpred to induce him to
leave Schenectady and two three years since,
he accepted Of call, take the Pastoral Charge of the
first Baptist Church, Boston, where he has since remain
ed dispensing the gospel to men, and struggling
souls 10 heaven.
But in the midst ofhis pastoral duties, Mr. Wayland
has not been idle spectator to the Literary and Sccn
tfc affairs ofhe world; and the brilliant coruscaons of
his pen have graced the celebrated periodical pub
cations ofthc Continent. His two celebrated produc-
tons, the the Duties Of American Citizens"
the other the moral dignity Of Missionary enterprise,
considered among the abest performances of the
age, and have not only received the cncomums Of his
cotrymcn, but have been ranspanted into distinguish
ed European periodicals. and received unboundei ap
pause The Quarterly Review the snarlng editor Of
which has been remarkably sparing Of his encomums
American performances, was completely convicted Of
the cnro merit contained in these works, and Of the
great talents they displayed, that he was, against his
wishes, and in direct contradiction to his habits
abuse, compelled to pronounce them worthy Of the most
talented men Of England They also ,ransplanted
into the French language, and the Partisan presse.
spoke of them as highly as did the Quarterly.
Mr.. Wayland may then, without ostentation, and
with the utmost propriety, bc ranked among tho most
eminent men ofAmeriea, and cannot but hope that
his talents will be secured to Brown University.
In his manners he is mild courteous and unass,:mng
and precminently calculatcd 10 Drepare the youhf,