The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-16
AUSTIN coLLEGE, TEXAS.

This chartered institution, under the care Of the
Brazos Prcsbytery, having been located at Hunts
vaie, "a beautiful village, west of the Trinity0
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 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 IL confidently hoped will soot
become credit 20 Texas, aAd a blessing TO our
common country. Texas j. n 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 is 20 calculated 20 accelerate this most dcsi-
rable event ais giving early and liberal encourage
ment TO the Institutions Of science and religion in
that frontier State? Moreover, il should be
membered, that Texas lies the borders of the
territory of ''the man Of Elm" and as a wide
Ddsse has recently been opened, is the time TO
pour into that ncighboring and bcnighted land the
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,
is free 20 say, that the Mcxicans have profound
respect for n 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
our laws. Events Of recent date having taught
them superiority in The arts Of ,odr, is the
time 70 teach them superiority also in the arts
Of peace. Let noble institutions, then, now be
planted in Texas; let churches arse; let schools be
multiplied; ctcollegcs 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
sIoR;" and happy influences cannot but extend,
fer and wide, not only throughout all the length
and breadth Of that border State, but far west
Of the Rio randei
The location Of AUsT1S COLLEGE lie admirable. Il
s central, in healthy and delightful region of
country, sufficiently near steamboat navigation,
and in the midst of population rapidly incrcas-
ing, and remarkable for lie intelligence and spirit
.rf gafg a. And nrDFsH NIX q
gentleman Of high character, has already taken
charge Of the Male Institute in the place, (Which
il designed "a stepping stone to the colcge) the
institution may now be considered az 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,
and Is winning golden opinions every day. The
Board Of Trustees consist ct some Of the most prom
inent men in Texas, among whom are two Of the
eN-Prcsidents Of the late republic, and Judge Of
the Supreme Court If the State. The enterprise j.
truly NOBLE OIL. We have hoisted flag;
purpose TO nail IL 10 the mast. We have done
what we could at home will not the friends Of
learning aid us from abroad We want MONEY;
We want BOOKS VIC want MINERALS; We need many
things u crown the enterprise with full success.
An infant institution, IN and frontier
State looks 10 tie benevolent and generous hearted
throughout the older sister States and cries for aid
and shall not the plaintve, pleading cry Of an IN
faHf, far away, be heard and kindly regarded,
The friends OF cducatiOn in Nv Orleans have nobly
reached out helping hand; shall that city, in this
matter, stand alone IN her glory' will only add
that, a immortal 0f gratitude, the name Of every
donor shall, in fair hand, be written in book 10
be carefully kept in the archives of the institution
that visiters, in all time 10 come, may there read
tho bonored names Of the carly friends Of AgsTIs
COLLEGE. DANIEL BAKER.
Any donations made 20 the college viii reach
their proper destination finland I'd in 70 either mem.
Der Of the Texas DELEGATION, or 70 any pastor or
elder OF the Presbyterian church in tins city.
July l1-u