New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-14
PLAN OF A NEW UNIVERSITY.
TO THE pTpIIC

~ IbE ItBLlC.
We propose, with the cooperation of the friends Of
Science and Reform to establish at Kirkland Ohio,
Independent University, upon the following princi-
pies a. basis:
/. The realization Of Freedom in its true essence
tha be the grand object of this enterprise. Charity,
Llberaty and Progression being the natural ofsho0ts
OF Freedom; hence to secure this object
2 No individual or party creed either Of Church or
State, shall have any controlling power in this I nj
versity.
3. Freedom in the expression of individual as well
party creeds views shall be allowed provided il
Is exercised with proper charity and 5eraty oragree
ment to differ in option, and willingness freely to
submit such views to criticism.
4. Free discussion all moral and scientific ques-
tons shall be guaranteed
5. Individual rights irrespective of color, sect, sex
or CONDITION. shall be deemed sacred but individual
control preoi, aed upon color, Sect or condition.
81 all be prohibited.
6. In selecting professors for the several depart
mems Of the Institution, the choice shall be deter
mine solely by the qualifications Of toe candidate TO
fill the department TO be supplied.
T. The course Of study and instruction shall be such
to unfold in eminent degree the physical intel
leotual and moral constitution of man, and his rela
tons 10 the great system of Nature.
z. The plan of the University shall be such as to
permit students with the proper restrictions, TO Sc
Iect such departments of study as may be adapted to
their genius.
O. ANY well. established facts of science whether
they be mental or physical, Of ancient, modern or
future discovery, shalt be deemed worthy of inyes-
cation by the Professors and Students of the Insu
fioD
10. No limits to investigation, in Difference to old
and precoDceived opinions III consequence of past
exploded errors shall be imposed. Prove all things
shtl be the motto.
H. Special effort shall be made TO mold the Instiu-
ton in conformity with the spirit of the age and cause
il to advance with the progress of society.
10. The demands of the existing times shall be recog
nzed in the plan of instruction which shsl be adapted
TO prepare youth of both sexes for the duties and
responsibilities imposed by their relations TO society,
and for the various important crises to be met.
In presenting the above platform TO the public we
would have it distinctly understood that are not
actuated by feeling of hostility to such existing in
stitptions of leaning founded upon sectsrian
basis but rather by desire to harmonic the isolated
efforts of Re'ormers, to encourage friendly co5pera-
ton in educational labor Of widely different in
theological opinions to substitute for the espionage
"of bgotry" the largest liberty OF investigation to
couneract the propensity of men to merge them
in sects and parties at the expense Of individual
ereignty, to honor vinue and talent wearing the v
cry of on orthodox heretcal creed to inspire the
youth OF this generation with the humane spirit of the
sge and to promote the union of science, not with
dead Theology, but with vital Religion.
We cordially invite all the friends of Human Progress
to candid nvestie alton of our position Those who
believe the position to be correct and welgrounded
expect VIII promptly take stand with upon the
platform and help carry forward the enterprise which
we have begun.
For their encouragement we are happy to announce
that building which originally cost fifty thousand
dollars has been secured for the of the University.
This it is thought will with moderate outlay for re-
pairs be fully sufficient TO warrant the commencement
Of so great an undertaking.
In so noble a cause and with 20 favorable begin
ring, we feel justified in making earnest appeal to
all persons interested in the advancement of science
and reform for material aid and encouragement. Let
US prove to The world that what is just and true is
likewise practicable. Let US show by Literally con,
ributiDg our means and influence, that our love Of
human liberty is than mere sentiments an
abiding vigorous and controlling principle of action.
NATHANIEL MILLIKEN, BLISH
B. C. CARPENTER, b. STEWART,
ISAAC MORE, DR. d. HURLBERT,
Kirkland. Ohio, March 5, 1855 Trustees.