The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-21
AUSTIN COLLEGE. TEXAS.

This chartered institution under the care of the
Brazos Presbytery, having been located at Hunts
ellie, Ga beautiful village, west of the Trinity)
and all requisite, preliminary measures having
been taken TO carry into immediate effect the noble
object in view, the subscriber, formerly pastor of
one of the churches in this city, and now agent for
said college, would make respectful and earnest
APPEAL to the friends of education here, and
throughout our happy land, in behalf Of this infant
institution which, it ie confidently hoped, will sooI
become credit TO Texas, aad blessing TO our
common country. Texas IL State of ample ter
rltory, and, possessing rich soil and delightful
climate, promises, at no distant period, to take a
high rank among her elder sister States, in this
our enlightened and glorious Confederacy; and,
what is 80 calculated 70 accelerate this most desi-
rable event as giving early and liberal encourage.
nent TO the institutions of science and religion in
that frontier State9 Moreover, it should be re-
fncmbered, that Texas lies on the borders Of the
territory of "the man Of sin" and a wide ere.
rdsse has recently been opened, is the time TO
pour into that neighboring and benighted land the
full tide OF Protestant and happy influences, The
subsc riber having, not long since, returned from
missionary tour along the valley of the Rio Grande
ia free 10 say, that the Mcxicans have a profound
respect for US a nation; and that at least many
Of them are, at this time, much disposed to sit at
our feet and learn our language, religion, and
laws. Events Of recent date having taught
them our superiority in The arts Of todr, is the
time 10 teach them superiority also in the arts
Of peace. Let our noble institutions, then, be
planted in Texas; let churches arise; let schools be
multiplied; let colleges of high character be founded
on liberal principles; let there be an honorable
competition, and let the motto inscribed upon each
temple Of science there be, excelsior" EXCEL
fioR;" and happy influences cannot but extend,
far and wide, not only throughout all the length
and breadth OF that border State, but far west
If the Rio Grandel
The location of AUSTIN COLLEGE is admirable. IL
Is central, In a healthy and delightful region Of
country, sufficiently near steamboat navigation,
and in the midst Of population rapidly increas-
ing and remarkable for its intelligence and spirit
Of enterprise. And, as Professor McKISsEY,
gentleman of high character, has already taken
charge Of the Male Institute in the place, (Which
u gned as a stepping stone TO the cocgc,) the
institution may now be considered as already fair
ly started; and may add, that the rapid increase
II scholars, and the subscription Of nearly thou
sand dollars in Texas alone, prove beyond all doubt
tnat the institution has the confidence of the people,
and IL winning golden opinions every day. The
Board Of Trustees consist OF some of the most prom
ioent men in Teras, among whom are two of the
cx-Presidents Of the late republic, and Judge Of
the Supreme Court Of the State. The enterprise is
truly NOBLE ONE. We have hoised our flag; we
purpose TO nail IL TO the mast. We have done
what we could at home will not the friends Of
learning aid from abroad We want MONEY;
we want BOOKS; we want MINERALS; we need many
things to crown the enterprise with full success.
An infant institution, in n and frontier
state, looks TO the benevolent generous hearted
throughout the older sister States and cries for aid
and shall not the plaintve, pleading cry of an in
fanf, far away, be heard and kindly regarded
The friends of education in New Orleans have noby
reached out helping hand; shall that city, in this
matter, stand alone in her glory will only add
that, memorial Of gratitude, the name of every
donor shall, in fair hand, be written in book to
lie carefully kept in the archives of the institution
that visitors, in all time TO come, may there read
the bonored names Of the carly friends of AUSTIN
COLLEGE. DANIEL BAKER.
Any donation made TO the college will reach
their proper destination finland I'd in 10 either
Der Of the Texas DELEGATION, or to any pastor or
elder Of the Presbyterian church in this city.
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