Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-02-02

quiries are being made In regard to the
prospects OF Salem College, / take the
liberty of sending you for publication, .
few items 10 reference TO this Institution,
located in our city.
For several years past the German Bap-
tist or "Tunkard' Church has been dis
cussing the question OF establishing
collegiate institution at some point in the
west, that shall be under the control OF
church, but to be conducted in nom
sectdridn manner, but so governed that
the children committed to its care, should
be thoroughly educated In everything
that would tend TO render their future
lives noble and good: that while the mind
is we'll developed and stored with every
useful knowledge, the physique and mo-
rails should not be neglected. but should
receive such careful attention, that they
would be the better aud happier
for this phyrical, mental, and moral train
ing by conscientious instructors, such as
should be placed in charge Of the school
contemplated. After the closest examina-
tons of every advantage to be gained, the
most thorough investigation of every ad-
vantage likely 10 result. and with single.
hearted prayer for guidance in the great
and novel work, the church at length de-
termined to establish Its FIRST and ONLY
UsIyERsiTy at Bourbon; anu to determine
is with this religious people, ever equI-
vilant to the hardest work, nunifcent
liberality Of money, never-:ireing zeal,
that Is certain to conquer q success, in
whatever is undertaken by them; so, In
this magnificent enterprise there has been
one thought-and that, oil the glorious
success that is sure e reward their efforts
in establishing one superior institution Of
learning that shsll be an honor to tie
church and nation at large.
Few schools. IN this, or any other
country, have had the advantages of the
Salem College, when organized; few col
leges have commenced Its noble work Of
instruction under such favorable auspices
of harmony, of sentiment, unity of pur
pose, perfection OF system, controlling in
fluence of persons, money, and mental
ability. as has this institution of the Tun.
kard's. Commencing under such bright
prospects, the future for the college, can
but be a. glorious success. as scarcely
equalled byiany similar institution in the
country; end the work goes bravery, un-
fal:eringly ON with that characteristic de-
termination Of the church-that knows
no obstacle so great as to be insurmount-
able; that recognizes no opposition but
the .Scripturdl, that shall be needed
that fears no report of men, and knows
no such word as failure or hesitation
neither regret, encouragement or dis
position to abandon and turn back from .
good work once undertaken with an ap-
proving conscience.
The trustees have determined to endow
the college with sum sufficient to place
IL beyond the possibility of any unforruu
ate or unforeseen contingency to erect
large and magnificent buildings that shall
be q crejit to the state and country gener-
ally; farnish the institution with all the
necessary apparatus for every part of in
st-uction; and engage only such PROBES
sors for the several chairs, that are
thoroughly well qualified In every parti-
cuiar necessary to entitle them &c the
position or Instructors in this, or any
otter similar institution in America or
Europe. Agents are TO canvass the
country.tho-oughly, to secure the sale OF
1900 scholarships by the first of May
and the reports already in are far more
favorable for the sale, than could have
possibly been anticipated by the officers
of the institution. The frs: term of the
schoo: is drawing TO close, but the
second term is to commence on or near
the first of March next, with q large
number of students already registered for
atten dance, end others constantly report.
ing themselves as ready TO enter the col
lege on the opening Of the next term, soon
10 begin.
Salem College has been peculiarly fol-
tunate in securing the service of such an
experienced and able an instructor as is
Professor o. w. Miller, the President OF
I'LL
nected with Virginia University as in
structor for the past four years, and comes
10 us highly recommended as gentleman
OF most superior educational Qualifca-
tons; as teacher of the greatest ability.
he is equally as highly CONNIE nded by
tbs faculty of Robertson College, where
he had occupied chair for several years
before entering The Virginia University;
equally as highly is he esteemed as a
thorough and efficient scholar by the
Vienna University, where be was engaged
as an instructor for over three years.
From all of these institution, Tin addition
to others), Prof NJ, bears testimonials.
highly creditable for much older persons
than he is. But besides all these. this
scholar, has what he prides
equally as highly, and this is--lhat he has
already gained the esteem and confidence
OF the entire community, by his unswerv-
ing devotion TO his every duty, in the
position Of responsibility he is called to
occupy as President of Salem College.
And his dignifed and afable department
as christian gentleman in his association
among our peoplf, since his arrival among
US, as an entire stranger, a few mon.hs
since. Yours truly, A. c. MAToHErrE.