The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-15

preston Of her dissent, SO long as this
question seemed to be an open one.
She was ready to use all fair and hon.
orable means to procure result which
she deemed of Importance to the
interests Of the University.
There was a point however where
opposition became useless because
vexatious and obstinate. The speak
erbelieved this point had never been
reached. 1t was apparent that the
board was entirely indisposed to re-
wise its action. It was evident that
Sewanee was to be finally adopted,
and he desired and hoped in that event
that it might find favor with the pub.
lie; Certainly he was indisposedto ut
ter any word against it, and was rea-
dy to acquiesce in the clearly ascer-
tanned will of the majority.
Bishop Cobb observed that his po-
sition in this matter had been well de-
fined; at the very outset he had taken
grounds against the principle Of a
mountain location, and had been play
fully rebukcd by the Right Rev. Pres
ident for his inconsistency in opposing
mountain life while he himself was
mountain born.
He had contcnded against that prin,
ciple-if it were possible he would
contend against it still. His convic-
tions we're unshaken and he could not
surrender them. So, also, Of his do
cese. He believed that Of all the ten
dioceses in the confederation there
was not one in which so general, so
lively, so profound an interest in the
University, prevailed as In the diocese
of Alabama. The resolution quoted
by Bishop Polk was moved by one Of
the fastest friends Of the project-a
man who would stand up faithfully to
it, if only he could be persuaded that
its measures were discreetly taken.--
| There was in Alabama no i'll temper
no wounded jealousy, no desire to be
troublesome and eccentric; her sole
object had been to avert a measure in
her view detrimental to the interests
which we all desire to promote.
The Bishop confessed that after the
vote taken ut Montgomery, he had re-
garded the question of location as fl
nally determined. But when in tht
act of incorporation be found a clause
expressly providing for re-examina
tion Of the whole matter, he though
that the aspect of the case was chang
ed, and he deemed it perfectly legiti.
mate for this Board to alter or re-atiirn
their previous location.
"And now," said the Bishop, "that
we are fairly beaten and thoroughly
defeated. | give up and surrender.
have fought this question to the end
and if it were right and proper,
would fight it yet. We have done
our duty and the result is against us
Since you will not come down to VI
from the mountain, | will climb the
mountain and join you there. My con
victions | cannot yield. hold then
still. Ny opposition freely waive
hencelorth | am freely with you, anc
my motto is:
"Pro Dec, pro ecclcsia, pro communi
patrio, pro hominum sainte."
lnow move to lay the resolution or
the table.
The Rev. Mr.. Stout seconded the
motion, expressing his qualification a
what had transpired, and the resolu
ton was, without any dissenting voice
laid upon the table.
These proceedings excited very gen
eral satisfaction in all parts Of the
house. Congratulations were exchang
ed at a result which relieved the
minds of some from the apprehension.
of renewed and protracted contest
Tie opinion was expressed that Ala,
bama, while very positively asserting
her sentiments. had acted kind anc
generous part in withdrawing her op.
position at that point where it was as
no rtainpd further diScnSsion wOllld be