The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-24


WILBERPoRcE USIvERsIrY.-Thc trus-
tees OF the Wllberforce University, situa-
| ted In Green county, Ohio, three miles
northeast OF Xenia, have announced to
the feeling and sympathetic public these
facts that theirs is the only collegiate
institution In the United States founded
and owned solely by colorGd men. They
have met with great success until the
spring of 1865, when on the 18th of April of
that year, their buildings were reduced to
ashes by an inccndlary. They at once went
TO work to rebuild, and we are happy to say
that With slight exercise of that liberal
generosity for which our citizens arc noted.
they will be enabled to finish their institu-
tlon and rccommcnce their noble and laud-
able enterprise. John Cousins, esd, the
president Of the board of trustees, is now In
town, and Is soliciting subscriptions for this
truly praiseworthy and lofty purpose. We
| cordially and earnestly commend him to the
most generous considerations and sympathy
OF our patrons and fellow-cltizens. Mr.
Cousins Is highly respectable and well
known, being most earnestly indorsed by DR..
Z. o. Haven, Chief Justice Chase, Gov. X.
B. Hayes, Hon. p. Van Trump, Hon. A. G.
| Thurman, Gen. o. o. Howard and u thou
sand others Of the most distinguished men
Of all political opinions who indorse by their
NOTuh, lutlT hCtlOnb anu tnclr money TINS
truly noble and laudable cause.
We can say that this university has pre-.
pared one hundred and twenty-seven young
men and women for teachers, most Of whom
went South for that purpose, and thirteen
for the ministry. Sixteen more students are
preparing themselves for teachers, and seven
for the ministry. The Cincinnati ENQUIRER
OF June 4, 1865, and the Cincinnati Gdz.,te
Of November l2, 1868, besides many other
papers, highly favor this institution, aud
speak In the most glowing terms Of the hon
esty, intelligence and ability of Mr.. Cousins,
the president Of the Board OF Trustees and at
present the agent for collecting subscriptions.
We shall simply mention that among the
subscriptions already made are those OF Chief
Justice Chase, 5000; of Hon. GeTrltt Smith,
OF New York, and John Pfaf, esq, of Gin.
clnnatl, $500 each, and many others Of large
amount. These amounts will convince
everybody that this truly noble and praise
worthy enterprise deserves the success II
should meet with. We again cordially re-
commend Mr.. Cousins to the generous con-
sideration Of our fellow-cltlzens.
Remittances may be sent in checks, post
office orders or currency through the Second
National Bank, Xenia, Ohio.
Mr.. John Cousins, President Of the Board
Of Trustees and general agent, is now stopping
at 42O Fourteenth street, Washington, D. c.
PROPOSED REPAIRS AT Mt. VERNON
Gen. Michler, Superintendent of Public
Buildings, accompanied by his foreman, Mr..
Burns, yesterday paid u visit to Mt. Vernon
for the purpose, as we understand of noting
the repairs necessary to be made TO the place
In order TO maintain the value OF the estate,
as well as to so arrange and beautlfy the
grounds as to add to the comfort and enjoy
ment Of visitors. We understand that Gen.
Michler has about completed his arrange
ments to rebuild the summer house Of the
domain, which was destroyed by fire about
thirty years ago.
Gen Michler returned to the city by the
steamer Arrow yesterday afternoon.
CoRREcTfOS.-In our report of the Board
OF Common Council In yesterdays paper, we
said that the resolution Of Mr.. Stewart. an.
proving the bill Of Senator Harlan in rcIa-
tlon TO the market house, was agreed TO; il
should have read that It was "lald on tue
table"