Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-03-31
The Iowa State University.

0uN VVAIbVus - Et rg'tfET-TEs cdr
The Iowa State University.
- rra sEo daned-x& 1sIiEeI Esf
The Joint Committee Of the Legis.
lature, appointed to visit the State
University at Iowa City, made their
report on Tuesday. We, copy what
they have to say. on two or three
points: x 's2 =
THE CO-EDucATIoN OF THE SEXES. u ~
sIt is well known that the Univcrsi
ty opens its doors, on equal terms to
both sexes; and in every class except
ing in the Law Department., both were
represented And 1t is no disparage
ment to the young men to say, that,
in every instance which came under
the observation of the committee, the
yonng ladies exhibited at least equal
proficiency and aptitude in the studies
pursued, and acquitted themselves
with 'euaat credit III all, not excepting
the fine rhetorical exercises by the Sc.
nior class, which the committee had
the pleasure OF attending in the chapel
on Friday,aiternoon. The general in
fluence and results of the co'education
of the sexes as it exists in this institu-
ton, are very satisfactory and 60 tar
to demonstrate the wisdom and expe-
diency Of the principle. ., The presence
OF the young ladies' is constant stim-
ulus as well as a constant restraint to
the young mcn-bringing out the finer
and noblcr elements OF character, and
repressing the misehievous and some<
times vicious tendencies developed IN
Institutions OF !earning 9 where only the
male sex is admitted. The young
ladies' are likewise benefited BY the
enjoyment of the equal privileges to
which. theyt are entitlcdi beading to
broader culture, more correct views
OF lie, and preparing them tor the
highest walks of usefulness.
THE STUDENTS.
"The committee were also gratitied
with the department and appearance
OF the students as observed by them
and as reported by the faculty and
citizens Of, Iowa City, No. case of
serious discipline has occurred for
months, nor is there any complaint
on the part OF citizens as to boisterous
or other improper conduct by the
students. Many OF the young men
were soldiers in the late war, and are
now completing courses Of study
which would have ended years ago
had they not been interrupted by the
higher claims Of patriotism. The stu
dents, as whole, seem to be pursuing
their studies with commcndable zeal,
and lively appreciation OF the advan.
tages afforded by the University,
"The foregoing remarks, though
general, may be applied more patticu-
larIy to the collegiate and normal de.
partments; and it will not be improper
perhaps to speak briefly OF those moro
recently established. 81, ~
THE LAW AND MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
"1'hc Law department which has
been in operation tor year and halt
is meeting with substantial encourage
pent, and is discharging its functions
IN very satisfactory manner. 1t has
added new strength to the University
by widening the sphere of its influences
and usefulness, and by increasing the
number Of its active friends; and prom
ises in the future TO add to its pros
perity and renown. s
"With reference to the Medical de.
partment, the committee, with due
Difference to the different, opinions of
others, are constrained to say that, in
the judgment of the committee, Its es-
tablishment at the present time is pre-
mature. One OF the chiet obstacles in
the way.of its successful operation is
the want of suitable building for its
accommodation. The rooms now be.
ing fitted up for this purpose, besides
being small and very inadequate to
the demand Of such . department, are
in the Same building that is now, and
must be for some time to come, occu-
pied by the Normal department, and
by otter recitation rooms and society
halls. Under such circumstances the
difficulties in the way, especially in
the practical study and demonstration
OF Anatomy, an indispensable branch
Of medical education, are readily ap-
parent. If to these be added the al
most total lack of facilities for clinical
and hospital instruction, the obstacles
in the path OF the successful and salts,
factory workings OF this new depart
ment must be recognized a. quite form,
liable to say the least. Should the
future demonstrate that the commit
tee arc mistaken in their judgment on
this point, they will gladly recognize
their error and rejoice with others in
unexpected prosperity, as this criticism
is made only in obedience to an i'm
pcrativc sense of duty.
.naAbsaA FINANCIAL es sfA's4
"The committee examined with care
into the dispositions of $21, 900, made
by the Eleventh General Assembly