, 1844-12-07
Troy, Missouri, !
Nov. 18th, lS44-S

Nh. ADAMs-Dear Sir: | have no re-
collection of ever being more depressed
in spirits about a matter which concern
ed the public exclusively, than was in
reading over the message of Gov. Mar
maduke. He tells us that The longer
continuance and perpetuity Of the State
University, a~ctcally nov depends upon
an appropriation by the present Assem-
bly,; but | cannot and will not believe
that the representatives of the young
and thriving State of Missouri, will suf-
fer the only State institution TO linger
out a miserable end for the want Of PROP
er funds TO carry it on. Have we gain
ed nothing from the lights Of experience
which have cleaned before our eyes for
more than three thousand years? Our
Government with its peculiar structure
is the noblest and the proudest effort OF
human intellect, to place man upon the
elevated platform which God intended he
should occupy, and upon the diffusion
of knowledge and intelligence among
the ''toilins millions" its stability and
perpetuity depends, and that man who
would overturn and subvert the liberties
of his country, can do it more e~ffectual-
y by bG:rishing schools and colleges from
the land, than by the bayonets of trained
mercenaries. For one, at least, | hope
the University which promises to be
such a valuable auxiliary in propping
and sustaining our institutions, may be
resuscitated.
Onr little village has been for a num-
Der o. years back highly blessed with
schools and academies of the best stand
ing, and at no tine in the past history o.
the place, have they been of more utili-
ty or under better management than al
the present time. The male depart,
ment of the institution is under the con.
trole of ELLIOTT HUGHES, Esq, a gen.
tleman of known worth and ability, ant
the female department under the pupil
age Of Jul interesting and accomplished
townslady Mrs. ARTHUR. OF Mr.
Hughes it is unnecessary TO speak, al
those who are familiar with his mannel
of teaching will bear testimony to hi'
skill. About Mrs. Arlhur's mode 0
imparting instruction there is something
peculiar, all know that it is not the mos
learned and profound who teach to the
most advantage, it is by acquiring
knowledge of the character and the dis.
:, position Of the child, by gaining its en-,
tire love and confidence, and words from
tie lips Of a teacher who has thus gain.
ed the confidence of the pupil will fal
upon the confiding mind open and will.
ing TO receive and TO profit by tina
knowledge, SO useful in after years
This is Mrs. Arthur's fort. She WELD.
a magic influence on the minds of hel
pupils, not by the rod of correction, Blu
by the suavity and gentleness of hel
manners as attested by the demeanor o
t her scholars towards her.
The Academy is situated upon a beau,
tiful eminence, remote from the business
parts of the village, and offering every
inducement for study and improvement
Troy Offers every facility from its gooc
society and healthy location TO pupils
from a distance. Tuition is low, ant
board may be had in several families
Surprising that you would be pleased tt
hear any news calculated TO encourage
the cause of education, and for the infor
nation of those who desire and opportu
t nifty to instruct their children, | hav'
4 written this letter.
Respectfully, your obi. serv't.
:, NJ.