The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-04

This chartered institution, under the care of the
Brazos Presbytery, having been located at Hunts
ollie, Ia 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 agent for
SAID college, would make n respectful and earnest
| APPEAL TO the friends of education here, and
throughout happy land, in behalf of this infant
institution which, 1t is confidently hoped, will
become credit TO Texas, sad a blessing TO our
common country. Texas is State of ample ter
ritory, and, possessing rich soil and delightful
climate, promises, at no distant period, 10 take
high rank among her elder sister States, in this
our enlightened and glorious Confederacy; and,
what s 30 calculated 10 accelerate this most desi-
rable event giving carly and liberal encourage
ment 10 the Institutions of science and religion in
that frontier StateY Moreover, it should be re-
membered, that Texas lice the borders Of the
territory OF "the man of sin, and a wide Gro
uasse has recently been opened, noto is the time 20
pour into that neighborng and benighted land the
full tide Of Protestant and happy infuencesl The
subscriber having, not long since, returned from
missionary tour along the valley of the Rio Grande,
Ia free 70 say, that the Mcxicans have profound
respect for us as nation; and that at least many
OF them are, at this time, much disposed 10 sit at
our feet and learn our language, religion, and
our laws. Events of recent date having taught
them our superiority in The arts of trdr IL the
time 20 teach them superiority also in the arts
Of peace. Let 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 honorable
competition, and let the motto inscribed upon each
temple Of science there be, "ExcELsIoR" 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 Grandei
The location Of AUSTIN COLLEGE Is admirable II
s central, in healthy and delightful region Of
country, sufficiently near steamboat navigation,
and IN the midst OF a population rapidly incress-
ing and remarkable for its intelligence and spirit
OF enterprise. And, Professor McKISSEY a
gentleman Of high character, has already taken
charge Of the Male Institute in the place, (Which
- designed az stePping-stone to the collcge) the
institution may now be considered already fair
ly started and may add, that the rapid increase
Of scholars, and the subscription Of nearly thou
sand dollars in Tergs alone, prove beyond all doubt
That tho institution has the confidence of the people,
and 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
ex-Presidents Of the late republic, and Judge of
the Supreme Court of the State. The enterprise is
truly NOBLE ONE. We have hosted our flag; we
purpose " nail IL 10 the mast. We have done
what we could at home will not the frionds of
lcarning aid from abroad We want MONEY;
we want BOOKS; we want MINERALS; need many
things 10 crown the enterprise with full success.
An iniant institution, in n new and frontier
State looks 10 the benevoleutand generous hearted
throughout the older sister States and cries for aid
and shall not the plaintivo pleading cry Of an IN
fant, far away, be heard and kindly regarded?
The friends of education in New Orleans have nobly
reached out helping hand; shall that city, in this
matter, stand alone in her gloryi | will only add
that, = a memorial of gratitude, the name of every
donor SHALL in fair hand be written in n book TO
be carefully kept in the archives of the institution,
that visitors, IN all time To come, may there read
the honored names of the early friends Of AusTIr
COLLgoE. DANIEL BAKER.
Any donations made 10 tbc college will reach
their proper destination II hand I'd in 20 either
elder Of the Presbyterian church in this city.
July lift