The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-30

AUSTIN COLLEGE, TEXAS.

This chartered institution, under the care of the
Brazus Presbytery, having been located at Hunts
uiAe, "a beautiful village, west of the Trinty,)
and all requisite, preliminary measures having
been taken 10 carry into immediate effect the noble
object in view, the subscriber formerly pastor of
one of the churches in this city, and 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, II is confidently hoped will soon
bccpme a credit 20 Texas, Bad blessing TO our
common country. Texas 10 n State of ample ter
rtory, and, possessing rich soil and n delightful
climate, promises, at no distant period, TO Ia ke
high rank among her elder sister States in this
our enlightened and glorious Confederacy; and,
what is calculated 10 accelerate this most desi-
rable event as giving early and liberal encourage.
mcnt 10 the institutions Of science and gion in
that frontier State! Moreover, il should be re-
nembered, that Texas lies the borders Of the
territory of "the man of SIM" and a wide ere
uasse has recently been opened, is the time to
pour into that neighboring and benightcd land the
full tide OF Protestant and happy Influences The
subscriber having, not long since, returned from
missionary tour along the valley Of the Rio Grande
is free 10 say, that the Mexicans have a profound
respect for us as nation; and that at least many
OF them are, at this time, mueh disposed to sit at
our feet and learn our language, religion, and
laws. Events Of recent date having taught
them superiority in he arts Of tcdr, now is the
time to teach them superiority also in the arts
Of peace. Let our noble institutions, then, now 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, "ExcKLsfoR," )" EXCEL
sIoR;' and happy influences cannot but extend,
far and wide, not only throughout all the length
and breadth Of that border State but even far west
of the Rio randel
The location Of AUsrtS COLLEGE is admirable IL
is central, in healthy and delightful region Of
country, sufficiently near steamboat navigation,
and IN the midst OF population rapidly incrcas-
ing and markable for its intelligence and spirit
~
gentleman Of high character, has already taken
charge Of the Male Institute in the place, (Which
II designed stepping stone TO the collcge,) the
institution may now DC considered as already fair
ly started and may add, that the rapid increase
Of scholars, and the subscription OF nearly ten thou
sand dollars in Texas alone prove beyond all doubt
that the institution has the confidence of the people
aud Is winning golden opinions every day. The
Board OF Trustees consist Of some of the most prom
incnt men in Texas, among whom are two of the
cN Presidents OF the late republic, and n Judge of
the Supreme Court Of the State. The enterprise ia
truly a NOBLE ONE. We have hoisted our flag; We
purpose 10 nail il 20 the mast. We have done
what could at home will not the friends Of
learning aid ne from abroadS We want MoNry
we want BOOKS; VIC want MISEaALs; need masy
things 10 crown the enterprise with full success
An infant institution, in new and frontier
State looks 10 the benevolent and generous hearted
throughout the older sister States and cries for aid
and shall not the pentive, pleading cry of an IN
fdni, far away, be heard and kindly rcpardcdS
The friends ofeduoation in New Orleans have nobly
reached out helping hand; shall that city in this
matter, stand alone in her gory' ! will only add
that, as memorial Of gratitude, the OF every
donor shall, In fair hand, be written in book to
be carefully kept in the archives of the institution
that visiters, in all time to come may there read
the honored names of the early friends of AUsris
COLLEGE. DANIEL BAKER.
Any donations made to the college will reach
their proper destination fhanded in TO either mem
Der OF the Texas DELEGATIoN, or to any pastor or
elder Of the Presby yterian church in this city.
July l7-u