The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-09-22
THE ATTEMPT Oh, THE Rsssr
CAL AEEEHSbRL'EHE 40 MON
(sREH.HZE TaHE STATE
UNIVERSITY.
Startling Fact- Bronshr 40 Eight.

From the Columbus Democrat
= The old Board of Trustees were gen
uine Mlssissippians; men of intelligence
and worth, and distinguished for their
devotion to the interests of the institution
Some of them had been Trustees from
the date of organization followed
the fortunes Of the school with fatherly
care to its highest prosperity, and had
seen it rise to peership with the best t nj
versities in the United States. In fact.
the old Board possessed every qualifica-
cation necessary to its continued support
and elevation. The most rigid scrutiny
into their acts and qualifications could
not suggest their removal.
Probably the most distinguished among
the Trustees Of the old Board in many
respects, was our fellow comtyman. Col.
George H. Young. He was probably
the Oldest member of the Board. lie i
the equal in moral worth and intellectual
culture Of any man in the State. He has
occupied with distinction high political
positions, and against his name no word
of reproach could be uttered Ills de
vOtiOn to the University was truly pater-
nal. The officers and professors found in
his home 4 cheerful and hoSpitable re-
treat from their labors. EUeIy son SIRE
one receireI his education IN her ciasses.-
But one deficiency could be urged against
him by the Radical party-that was his
politics. Col. Young was a Democrat,
and the known foe Of Radicslism in all
its phases. - For tbs, he ,ras remogei X
The Rev DIR. James A. Lyon was ap-
pointed by the Radical Governor and APP
proved by the Radical Senate, in his
place. This gentleman, so far as eQuali-
ty Of moral and social and intellectual
worth and Qualification for the position
are concerned, NAV be Col Noung's
equal. But it Is notorious fact that up
TO the date Of Radical State administra-
ton, DIR. Lyon had uttered no word Of
public approval-given no outward act OF
interest in the State University. On The
contrary, crery SON he had he oauated in a
Yankee school, Not content Nth tbs. he
used his personal influence to induce others
to 90 nth them to these Yankee schools =
Practically, he has been iis enemy, and
stood in the way of its advancement.
In politics, DR. Lyon has been suspect
ed of Radical dtjiiiatioH. At home and
abroad, in church and State, whenever
he has permitted his sentiments to be
known they have been unsatisfactory to
Southern people, He has been, bg hume
rous letters Of recommendation ard personal
solicitation to Gen. lines and Cor Acorn,
connected nth he appointment OF Radical
officers for this section Of the State He has
manifested marked GOODNESS to the old
Southern Democratic administration and
a Hreiy sympathy and interest IN the aetc
Black Republican ruIe.
For this, and this atone, the Radical
party in Mississippi deemed him fit per-
son to supercede Col. O. H. Young as
Trustee in the State University.
Is DIR. Lyon a Radical VIII he
as an honest Christian man,
fulfil the Radical trust imposed in him?
VIII he open the doors to the negro stu
dents who may apply for admission
VIII he mOngrelize that noble institution
Gov. Alcorn knew that Col. Young
would not and because he would not,
he was removed and DIR. Lyon appointed
in his place.
The whole power Of the Black Repub-
lican party cannot Radicalize or Mongrel-
ize our schools. We vet have the control
of our children and their education. Too
many schools invite their entrance, pre-
sided over by Presidents and Professors I
by Radical law and unamena-
bic to Radical authority. We will not
educate our children under the whitening
influence and bighting curse of Black
tyranny. MISSISSIPPI.