Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-24

We republish below from the Union and
american an appropriate and weli-consider-
ed article, touching the location Of the pro-
posed Southern University. The point sug-
gested by our contemporary possesses all
the advantages claimed for it, and more.
AS location for an Educational Institu-
ton Of the character proposed, too much
cannot be said in favor of it. We do not
know of any place which can begin to COM
pare with it; and we are sure that, should
those who are charged with the authority
to make a selection determine upon BEN
LoMoND" neither they nor any friend of
the Institution will have cause to complain
Of either the excellence of the choice, or
the enlarged and liberal spirit of the peo-
pie of McMinnyille and Warren county:
The Proposed Southern University-Its
Location.
Some weeks ago we laid before our readers gen.
erai view of this great educational scheme, accom-
panied by few remarks of hearty approval. 81 &c
that time the sShiect of the Southern University"
has been attracting increased attention throughout
+. the South and South West 1t is subject which
grows upon u. The plan upon which it is proposed
TO he founded, is on a scale Of such magni6cence,
that all the liberal and enlightened portion of our
Southern commonwealth, is waking up to due
sense of les vast importance. The people know
that its establishment somewhere in our region is
looked upon as q fixed fsct-are beginning to
about them, and consult upon the be,t Location.
This is as it should be- As it is intended to become
one of the permanent institutions of the South,
whose great and good influences to be acknowl-
edged and felt long after the noble hearts Of its
present projectors shall have crumbled into DUST it
is of the utmost Importance that its location be
made according to the octatts of discretion and
sound judgment. No sectional prejudices, no mar
row-minded We've. should be allowed in the least
degree TO actGate those who have been entrusted
with this important part OF the work. They should
Cast their eyes the whole Sourhern section Of
our Union and taking a broad view OF the entire
feel from whence they to draw the nlGterlaL
which is to establish and perpetuate this work,
make their selection at point which will eVince
no Partially 10 any one portion, but which will
show to the world their regard for the interests and
convenience Of all. It should maniiestly be placed
at point easy OF access and one also that is CEN
tral, in order that the distance may be equalized
among the various States. The attention OF our
community at present is especially turned to point
in the vicinity of Nc Munville, Tenn, probably
combining in itself more real advantages than any
other place in the State. Many and decided ex
ceences claimed for it. aud from all the most
reliable sources OF information to which We have
had access, we cannot doubt but that al that Is
claimed is Justly it's due McMinnvle being ex
acuy central TO The Southern and Soutb-west' RI
STATES has the further advantage OF being, by rl-
road, the ms easy OF access to all. There, too,
any degree of elevation that may be dcsr, d eau DE
Obtained; from the e nile emnence TO tile lofty
"BEN LoMOHD," spot upon which Nature has Oe-
slowed her richest and rarest charm. We speak
by the card, when We assert that this point Is IN
surpassed. 1t is situated in the midst OF fine az
rcuitural country, where the pro ucts OF the earn
both good anu cheap, and it is brou7 hit iuto d-
rect connection with Nashville, by rallroa , from
whence any desired supplies may be obtained III d
few hUurs. l. is famed for its beautiful scenery,
its pure, iDvgOraIing air, aud lts abundant supply
of the best frrestOne water. In point of health II
h 8 no suptliJr-Do Ppide mic reaches IL, and
parents may st assured That upon this score, at
leaet, there is nothing TO fear tor their children.
The Immense table-tracto OF the mouhtai Is covered
with magnificent tore ST, containing all the varieties
of timber u, cessary for building aud furnishing u
supply of fir, wood wnich appears 10 be perfectly
iuexuaustibe, with every tnlng TO recommend It, we
DO not know o. solitary disadvantage connected
with this place.
Let 1t not be supposed that in thus advocating
this location, actuated 10 the slightest de-
gree Oy any selfish, or interested motive. Far be
il from to stOop to such considerations, IN a
matter of such Important moment to the entire
South. II is true that cannot but see, and it Is
AS well to candIdly acknowledge, that IL would be
greatly to the interest of Nashville to have tlis
University located on this side of the mount ain,
but we can freely say that are entirely mi. fu-
enced by ally motive except an earnest desire Tor
the sucsess and prosperity ot this Institution se If,
when We soy that McMmuvi |, or its vicinity is the
place OF all Others, whose combined aJV .ntages OF
Art and Nature, must, OF necessity, 60 far towards
producing these grc4Eand desirable results Union
and American.