The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-10-02
FOR THE YAzoo CITY WING.
Jackson College.

Jackson College.
Mr.. EditOr:-ln looking over the columns
of the papers published in Jackson, my at
tention was called to a notice Of the Col>
lege established in that place. have seen
like notices Of this institution within the
sholt time in which il has been in operation,
and must say that am highly gratified TO
see that the cltizeus Of that place are be-
coming interested in the cause of education,
and particularly in the success Of the liter>
airy institution established in their midst
am proud to think that the people of that
vicinity are beginning to feel the necessity
and importance Of sustaining an institution
of learning in that place, and one in which
young men can require a substantial educa-
ton. The notices which have observed,
ard 10 which have reference, are such by
which all may be governed and receive as
the highest recommendation which could be
given in regard TO the value and usefulness
Of the institution; for they arc from the first
men in the State, and by those who have
every advantage of knowing the competency
of the instructors. / say these Tecommen-
dations would, or ought 10 be, sufficient
and ample guarantee TO all, who have not
themselves personal knowledge Of the Col
lege. But, as for myself, can speak Of the
ability Of the Professors therein engaged,
and can look upon them in no other light
than men qualified Tor their various stations
and ready and willing TO impart 10 youth
placed under their cafe, the benefits Of a
thorough education. as will capaci.
cate them for entering upon life and fit them
for future usefulness.
The merits Of this institution, | am happy
TO learn, are becoming known and must
soon be rightly appreciated BY every one
am astOnished that greater attention and
zeal have not been heretofore manifested
| in the cause Of education in this State
That men-intelligent men-such as Mis-
sissppi can boast, should thus long have me-
elected this important subject. know il
is not because the citizens Of this flourish
ing State do not wish to see our institutions
Of learning springing up within her borders
and not only enriching her, but adding
honor and repution to her name. know
it is not from an inglOrious disregard to hcI
literary character, and the improvement anC
education of her sons. But it must be be-
cause they are not aware Of the efforts tha
are being made by some, or that they are
not sufficiently assured Of the kind of effort
and the means and facilities which are now
being offered. But think that no one now
can remain ignorant Of these things, and o.
course must hope that the cause of educa
ton will engage the attention Of the PEG
pie Of this State, and that all will aid il
carrying on the great work which will re-
feet honor and credit upon themselves a
broad.
| 1t would be needless 10 adduce algumen
or cite examples TO show the benefits an,
advantages which education gives to thosr
who are its patrons and partakeTs, and th,
distinction with which it crowns them. Blu
arguments are not wanting 10 show why in
situations should be encouraged and sup
ported in this State, and especially the on'
to which ailude-the College at jackson.
Il often happens that men who wish L
educate their sons, send them to the North
Ear from home. thinking there is no instilu
ton in this State at which good education
can be obtained. Now this impression i
very erroneous. do not wish to detrac
from the Colleges Of the North, but nc
hesitate in saying that as good an education
can be given to youth ia the College nov
established in Jackson as in any similar in
siiiutUn in the country. AID when lh
+ expense is taken into consideration, and lh
reflection Of PalFODizing and sustaining gu
own Slate insliiutions--wheFe Is the mai
who will refuse 10 give encouragement b
! those al homel-W Where is the man who cal
look 70 the Capitol Of his own State an,
there see college every way worthy or hi
care and patronage, send bis sons 10 som
other State OF moi send them At ell? VIII