White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-10


that it was noticed in some of the most
prominent papers and journals of our
country, then We of Highland and vicin-
ity, and every other place in Kansas Fer
ritory, would say that ought to be the
place where the University should be
erected, and we would give it our influence
and our support. Now, gentlemen. these
sur posed advantages in that supposed
place, have become realities in Highland.
This highly favored spot is distinguished
for the richness Of its soil, the salubrity
of its climate, the purity of its running
streams of water, and the temperance end
enterprise of its citizens. Our town COM
pany, and the citizens here and in sur
rounding Counties, have slready, in pro-
perty and money. contributed to the
erection Of the University in this place,
between five and six thousand dollars
1t has attracted considerable attention in
the States, and some of our wealthy
men there, have already begun to con-
tribute largely to its support. And not
only SO, but it is noticed very favorably
by some of the most influential journals
of our country. This advanced state Of
things, these and other advantages, that
might be named, afford a most overwhel-
ming argument why the University should
be erected in Highland. Here, then, gen.
tlemen. is the strongest encouragement,
the most forcible inducement, the most
weighty consideration, why you should
give your influence and pecuniary aid to
the erection of this noble institution in
our midst. 1t will add dignity and i'm
portance to you as a people, enhance the
value Of your property, confer literary
and spiritual advantages of the most per-
manent character upon you. Thus gen.
tlemen, it has been proven abundantly,
that your best temporal and spiritual in
terests are intimately identified with this
institution, and that it will be an orna-
ment and blessing in the community in
which you reside. In asking, therefore,
for your influence and your money to-
wards its erection, we only ask for that,
which, if contributed to this object, will
be the means of making yourselves, and
families, and community, wiser, and
better, and happier, and weather.. 1t is
your institution, gentlemen, come and
assist in its erection. And what you and
we cannot do, we will try and beg from
abroad. But let us do what we can at
home, in the first place. But, gentlemen,
let this Institution fail, and it will be one
of the greatest disasters that could befall
this community, and this Territory.
In this connection, we would make our
grateful acknowledgment to the editors
who have so favorably noticed our Uni
vcrsity in their public journals, and to
those gentlemen in other States who have
so literally contributed to its support
We hope that the different States of our
Union, viii regard this noble institution
in Kansas, as a common cause, and that
many other journals and philantlropists
will give their support and influence to-
wards its erection.
LaaieS, in making our last appeal to
you, the postponement has been inten-
tional. We find it to be the best and
wisest policy. in some cases, to defer the
best thing to the last. 1t has been asser-
ted and reiterated from time to time, that
the usefulness and influence of our sex
are superior to that Of the female. This
is very questionable, and for our own part
we do not believe a word of it. And it
is our conviction, that not one Of the
most talented of the lords of creation, can
maintain such position. We feel, ladies,
that you are foremost in every good
word and work, and that your influence
lies at the foundation of all that is great
and good in this republic, and throughout
the world. Who fingered around the
cross of Christ in tears, when al his apos-
ties, but one. had forsaken him ? 1t was
woman. Who was earliest at his sepul-
chre on the morning of his crucifxion ?
1t was woman. Where do you find the
greatest number of the Savior's followers,
and where do you find the greatest atten-
tions and sympathies around beds of sick
ness and affiiction? Among the female
sex. Gen. George Washington welded
a mighty influence in this government
But who moulded the character and inAu-
enced the mind of Washington ? 1t was
woman. And this, in general, is the case
with every great and good man in our
country and the world. Depend upon it,
young ladies, there is not young gentle
man in this assembly who does not feel
your power. The husband may fret and
hounce when he thinks his wife is getting
the ascendency over him, but when his
feelings subside, he comes very gently
under the yoke again, and she can drive
him where she pleases. Ladies, we be-
speak this power and influence in behalf
of Highland University. And when we
ask you to CO operate with us in erecting
this noble Institution, we feel encouraged
by your presence and your smiles that our
petition will not be in vain.
Ladies and gentlemen, we thank you
Tor your kind attention upon this occasion
May mutual good feelings and harmony
Of action characterize our onward and |
future course, in regard to this Institution,
and may heavens choicest blessings rest
upon all our families throughout this
whole community.
A call was made for President Bay
ess, when he came forward and express
Il fha oninion that God had laft tb;s