The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-24
AusrIN coLLEGE, TEXAS.

Thischartered institution, under the care OF the
Brazus Prezbytery, having been located Al runs
viHe, IA beautiful village, west OF the iLlhl.ypl
and all requisite, preliminary measures has l
been taken TO carry into immediate eng VIC i4oi
object in view, the subscriber formerly pas'o. VI
of the churches in this city, anu nov useh1 Io
said collere would make respectful and earnest
APPEAL 10 the friends of education mere, ana
throughout happy land, IN oehaii OF 'his infant
institution which, it Is confidently hoped, VIII sooi
become a credit 10 Texas, Dad a blessing 10 our
common country. Texas - a State OF ample ter
ritory, and, possessing rich soil and delightful
climate, promises, at no distant period, TO take
high rank among her elder sister States IN tins
our enlightened and glorious Coniederacy; and,
what is calculated to accelerate this most desl'
rable event as giving early and liberal encourage.
ment TO the institutions OF science ana III
tat frontier State? Moreover, 1t should De re-
membered, that Texas lies on the borcers OF the
territory of "thc of sim and as a vice Gre
asge has recently been opened, noio is the tie 10
pour into that neighboring and Dcnlghteo ianu tle
full tide of Protestant and happy influences! The
subscriber having, not long since, returned from "A
missionary tour along the valley OF the Rio Grande,
il free to say, that the Mcxicans have profound
respect for US as nation; and that at least many
of them are, at this time, much disposed TO SIT at
feet and learn our language, our religion, and
our laws. Events of recent date having taught
them superiority in the arts Of ,odr, 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
mulnplied let colleges OF high character be founded
competition, and let the motto inscribed upon each
temple of science there be, EXCELSIOR" excel
SON. and happy influences cannot but extend,
far and wide, not only throughout all the length
and breadth OF that border State, but even lar west
oftAo Rio Grande.
The location of AUSTIN COLLEGE is admirable. 1t
is central, in 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 McKIsNEY,
gentleman of high character, has already taken
charge of the Male Institute in the place, (Which
Is designed as stepping stone 10 the colege,) the
institution may now be considered as already ialr-
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,
and is winning golden opinions every day. The
Board of Trustees consist of some OF the most prom
inent men in Texas, among whom are two OF the
exPresidents Of the late republic, and Judge OF
the Supreme Court Of the State. The enterprise Is
truly d NOBLE ONE. We have hoisted our flag; we
purpose to nail il to the mast. We have done
what could at home; will not the friends OF
learning aid US from abroad! We want MONEY (;
want BOOKS; we want MINERALS; we need many
things 10 crown the enterprise with full success.
An infant institution, IN a new and frontier
State looks TO the benevolent and generous hearted
throughout the older sister States and cries Tor aid
and shall the plantive, pleading cry of an an
font, far away, be heard and kindly regarded:
The friends OF education IN NV Orleans have nobly
reached out helping hand; shall that city, IN this
matter, stand alone in her glory! will only add
that, as memorial of gratitude, the Ut every
donor SHALL in fair hand, be written in book t.
be carefully kept in the archives OF the institution
that yisitcrs in all time to come, may there read
the honored names of the early friends of AUSTIN
COLLEGE DANIEL BAKER.
Any donations made TO the college will reach
their proper destination if handed in 10 either
Der of the Texas DELEoATIoN, or to any pastor OF
elder OF the Presbyterian church IN this city.
July l7-tf