The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-04-28
Another College.

Another College.
II is known to the intelligent reader that ffe
Christian Church in this State, has determined 10
establish College, similar in its plans and gov
ernlnent to that of Antioch College, at Yellow
Springs Ohio. Elder Humphrey is the soliciting
and gen raj agent Of the Church, and is now en-
gagged in making general and particular recon
noisance, for the purpose of making suitable
location IL the performance Of his duties, and
1t the earnest solicitation Of some of our citizens
he will visit this place the evening Of Thurs
day, the 5th day Of May next and address ON
citizens on the subject of Education and The
immediate object Of his mission. The
meeting will be held in s arr Hail. at the usual
hour of holding evening meetings.
The general features Of the College to be
freedom from all sectGran bias, and upon the lib
eral plan Of education such the enlightened
educator the Hon. Horace Mann, inaugurated II
Antioch College. We learn that some of their
people have been to see the Green Mount estab
lishment, in this vicinity, and are highly pleased
with the site; and the very liberal Offer which the
owner Of that Institution has made them, for the
purpose of securing the location here, has i'm
pressed them very fayorably. The people in
many other localities are striving to obtain the
location OF the college in their respective towns
ard for this purpose are offering large donations
as well as extending the right hand Of fellowship
and friendly feeling 20 the cause we hope our cit
izens who have for a few years manifested
much apathy upon the important subject of edu-
cation, will arouse. and make corresponding
effort to obtain this important auxiliary, by at
tending the proposed meeting, and not permit the
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bear away the prize. We have no doubt that
Mr. Hams will do magnsnimous part in con
tributng to the inducement, but it cannot be ex
pected that he can DO all. There must be other
manifestations Of interest by tie citizens and OF
the surrounding country TO prove their activity
in such enterprise, that they will do their share,
by word and deed, to sustain such an institute on
that it will meet with popular favor and receive
the right kind Of fellowship among Us, or it would
be in vain for us to expect them to locate here
At numerous other points in tie State all sects
have united their energies in the cause with de
termined will, to throw aside all party feuds and
co operate for the common good. Ii We can
therefore show that we will take such an interest
with the numerous other facilities possess, we
maq without doubt secure the location here We
trust our citizens will give this subject their
est consideration, and come to tie meeting
next Thursday night, and show their appreciation
Of the great benefits which would result from the
permanent location of such an institution at
Green Mount, and near this city.
We remember what lourshing school was in
successful operation at Green Nouns, short time
ago, and with what pleasing scenes many of our
citizens were refreshed when the annual intellect
ual feast, on examination days, came around! and
what pride we all felt i'll its prosperity and useful
ness We deeply regret that its proprietor and
worthy teachers suspended its operations, and now
we feel its loss with redoubled severity, and sup
pose, from the state Of health in Mr.. lVa;rss
family, that he viii not be likely again to re
sumo its important duties, We feel bound to urge
tho earnest consideration OF this matter at this
time. \ large substantial building with all the
necessary fixtures, situated at healthy point
be found 10 the Western States, ready for !
occupancy at any time; the country at large is |
sustaining u heavy loss in not having it conducted !
according to is original intention, and if this op
portunity should pass unmproved, it may DE a long +
tins before equally coed will b presented.
Those who propose to get mp this college have
long been known for their sterling virtues and IN
osltlthtiuHS piCby- t&auN VI our CitizTtts icHCbi
Der a Father in this church, David Purvance'
whose memory is cherished in grateful remem
brance. The Christian is an Evangelical church,
and while they tolerant TO all others, no one
can fear their teachings and It's soundness
This, then, presents the best opportunity for all
10 be accommodated with first clsss school
such au one as need here, and under the man
agement of an association that will render general
satisfaction in their mode Of operations. and who
will provide faculty that via be equal to the
best in the land.
We might suggest to citizens the pecuniary
ciYan;age such institution would be 10 our
sumers Of +, as it would, large number as con-
this mast be anna,lss we may have for sale; but
suggested that nothing ScG5. 1t might be further
Character of our town and coua, more 20 toe
college would. 1t would also attract such
permanent location large population Of go6oTnI
citizens, and interest them in the rrosperitv ofi
our town. We therefore earnestly commend his
subject to the consideration Of our people ard
invite them to attend the meeting on the evening
OF the 9th OF Msy-listen t o the propositions ~
Elder Humphrey and such as may be with him
ard we believe we secure the location Of their
college here,
80 The Atlantic" for MAY Is received The