The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-27
AUSTIN COLLEGE. TEXAS.


This chartered institution, under the care of the
Brazos Presbytery, having been located at Htlnis-
piie, 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
of the churches in thS city, and now agent for
said college, would make respectful and earnest
APPEAL 10 the friends of education here, and
throughout our happy land, in behalf of this infant
institution which, II is confidently hoped, will
become a credit 10 Texas, and a blessing To our
common country. Texas is State of ample ter
rtory, and, possessing rich soil and delightful
climate, promises, at distant period, to take a
high rank among her elder sister States in this
our enlightened and glorious Confederacy; and
what is 20 calculated 10 accelerate this most dosi
rable event as giving early and liberal encourage
mcnt 10 the institutions Of science aud gion in
that frontier State? Moreover, IL should be re-
membered that Texas lies on the borders of the
territory Of "thc man of sim" and as wide Gre
has recently been opened, is the time to
pour into that neighboring and bcnighted 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 Grandc.
is free to say, that the Mexicans have profound
respect for us as nation; and that at least many
OF them arc, 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 our superiority in the arts Of ,car now is the
time to teach them superiority also in the arts
Of peace Let noble institutions then, now be
planted in Texas; let churches arise; let schools be
liberal principles; let there be honorable
competition, and let the motto inscribed upon each
temple Of science there be, "ExorLsfoR," EXCEL
sioR;" and happy influences cannot but extend,
far and wide, not only throughout all the length
and breadth Of that border State, bat even far
Of the Rio Grandel
The location Of AusTIS 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 remarkable for its intelligence and spirit
of enterprise. And, a. Professor MokiSsEY,
gentleman Of high character, has already taken
charge of the Nais Insfitate in the place, (Which
is designed a. a stepping stone % the cocge,) 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 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 arc two OF the
er- Presidents of the late republic, aud Judge Of
the Supreme Court Of the State. The enterprise IL
truly a NOBLE ONE. We have hoisted our flag;
purpose 10 nail IT to the mast. We have done
what could at home viii not the friends of
learning aid from abroadY We want MONEY:
want soogs; we want MINERALS; we need many
things 10 crown the enterprise with full success.
An infant institution, in new and frontier
State. looks to the benevolent aid generous hearted
throughout the older sister States and cries for aid
and shall not the plaintive, pleading cry Of an
fdnf, far away, be heard and kindly regarded!
The friends of education in W Orleans have nobly
reached out helping hand; shall that city in thus
matter, stand alone IN her glory, will only add
that, a 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 visiters, in all time 10 come, may there read
the honored names Of the carly friends OF AUSTIN
CotLteE DANIEL BAKER.
Anv donations made TO the college will reach
their proper destination ifhanded in 70 either
Der of the Texas DELEoArIoS, or to any pastor or
elder of the Presbyterian church in this city.
July l7-tf