The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-07
AUSTIN COLLEGE,. TEXAS.

This chartered institut ion, under the of the
Brazos Presbytery, having been located at Hunts
viHe, "a 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 a respectful and earnest
APPEAL 10 the friends of education here, and
throughout happy land in behalf of this infant
institution which, II is confidently hoped, will sooL
become credit 20 Texas, oad blessing 20 our
common country. Texas 10 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 this
enlightened and glorious Confederacy; and,
what is 50 calculated 10 accelerate this most dosi
rable event as giving early and liberal encourage
ment TO the institutions of science and religion in
that frontier Statcl Moreover, IL should be re-
membered, that Texas lies on the borders Of the
territory Of "the man Of SIM" and as a wide ere
udsse has recently been opened Is the time TO
pour into that neighboring and benighted 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
ia free 90 say, that the Mexicans have a profound
respect for us as nation; and that at least many
Of them are, at this time, much disposed 10 sit at
feet and learn our language, our religion, and
our laws. Events Of recent date having taught
them superiority in le arts Of trar, now Is the
time 20 teach them superiority also in the arts
Of peace Let our noble institutions, them now be
planted in Texas let churches arises let schools be
multiphed 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
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 Grandel
The location Of AUsrtS COLLEGE is admirable II
is central, in a healthy and delightful region Of
country, sufficiently near steamboat navigation,
and in tho midst Of a population rapidly increas-
ing, and rcmar xable for its intelligence and spirit
Of enterprise. And, az Professor McKISNEY, a
gentleman Of high character has already taken
charge Of the MAE Institute in the place, (Which
s designed as steppinR-stone 10 the cologc,) the
institution may now be considered already fair
" started and may add, that the rapid increase
Of scholars and the subscription Of nearly ten thou
ssnd 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 Tcras, among whom two Of the
OK Presidents Of the late republic, and Judge Of
the Supreme Court # the State. The enterprise is
truly NOBLE oSE. We have hoistcd our flag; we
purpose 20 nail II 10 the mast. We have done
what could at home will not the friends Of
learning aid from abroad We want MONEY;
want BOOKS; want MINERALS; We need many
things 10 crown the enterprise with full success.
An infant institution, in and frontier
State, look, 10 the benevolent and generous hearted
throughout the older sister States, and cries for aid,
and shall not the plaintiye, pleading cry Of in
fant, far away, be heard and kindly regarded
The friends Education in New Orleans have nobly
reached oot helping hand; shall that city, in this
matter, stand alone in her gloryl will only add
that, memorial Of gratitude, the name Of every
donor shall, in fair hand be written in book TO
be carefully kept in the archives Of the institution,
that vsiters, in all time 70 come, may there read
the honored names Of the early friends Of AusrIs
COLLEor. DANIEL BAKER.
Any donations made to thu college will reach
their proper destination fhand I'd in 10 either mem
Der Of the TEXAS DELEGATION, or 20 any pastor or
elder Of the Presbyterian church in this city.
July lift