The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-20
AusrrN CoLLEGE. TEXAS,

This chartered institution, under the care Of the
Brazos Presbytery, having been located at Hunts-
vile, "a beautiful village, west OF the Trinity)
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 Tor
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, IL Is confidently hoped will sooL
become a credit to Texas, cad blessing 10 our
common country. Texas 10 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 this
our enlightened and glorious Contederacy; and,
what is SO calculated to accelerate this most desi
rable event as giving early and liberal encourage
men TO the institutions OF science and religion in
that frontier State! Moreover, Il should be re.
membered, that Texas lies on the borders OF the
territory of "the man of SIM" and as a wide CT,
oasse has recently been opened, notc is the time 10
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,
Is free to say, that the Mcxicans have a profound
respect for US as nation; and that at least many
OF them are, at this time, much disposed TO sit at
our feet and learn our language, our religion, and
our laws. Events Of recent date having taught
them our superiority in the arts Of tcar now 10 the
time TO teach them our superiority also IN the arts
Of peace. Let our 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 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 Grande.
The location of AUSTIN COLLEGE is admirable. II
is central, in healthy and delightful region OF
country, sufficiently near steamboat navigation,
and IN the midst OF a population rapidly increas-
ing, and remarkable for its intelligence and spirit
g AI@I
gentleman of high character, has already taken
charge of the Male Institute in the place, (Which
Ia designed as stepping stone TO the colcge,) the
institution may now be considered as 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 of some of the most prom
inent men IN Texas, among whom are two OF the
cx Presidents of the late republic and Judge of
the Supreme Court OF the State. The enterprise is
truly NOBLE ONE. We have hoisted our flag; we
purpose to nail il to the mast. We have done
what we could at home will not the friends of
learning aid from abroad We want MONEY;
we want BOOKS; we want MINERALS; we need many
things TO crown the enterprise with full success
An infant institution, in a new and frontier
State looks to the benevolent and genera hearted
throughout the older sister States, and cries for aid
and shall not the plaintive pleading cry OF an m
fGnt, far away, be heard and kindly regarded?
The friends ofeducation in New Orleans have nobly
reached out helping hand; shall that city, in tins
matter, stand alone in her glory! 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 Yisiters in all time TO come, may there read
the honored names OF the carly friends of AUSTIN
COLLEGE, DANIEL BAKER.
Any donations made to the college will reach
their proper destination if handed in TO either mem
Der of the TEXAS DELEGATIoS, or TO any pastor
elder of the Presbyterian church in tins city.
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