New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-31

BY Mr.. mPs works do not wish 10 20 be supposed that
this influence be measured by the extent which
hs books form part OF the Unversity curriculum HIS
Logic" has douht DrcOIne standard examination
book at Oxford At Cambridge the Mathematical aud
Classical Trposes sin retain Their former prestige The
Moral Science Trpos though increasing IN Importance.
sil attraet " paratively small number OF Students
and there Ia PROBABLY no other examination for which t
Ia necessary TO read Mr. MPs Logic" and Political
Economy" This fact fords the most satisfactory evil
denee that The influence has exerted spontaneous,
and is therefore Likely 20 be lasting In its effects II stu
dents had driven 70 read his books By the necessity
winch examinations impose IL IL quite possible that
after the examination the books might never be looked
az again. resident, however at the University can
scarcely fail be struck with the fact that many who
perfectly well know that they will In any exam
nation DE asked 70 answer Question IN logic OF 20
htical Economy, are among the most dgent studenis
OF Mr.. MPs books. When was an Undergraduate
well remember that most Of my friends who likely
TO take high mathematical hOnors we're already 50 in
tinately acquainted with Mr. Mills writings, and
much imbued with their spirit, that they might have
been regarded as his Disciples Many looked up TO him
their teacher; have since felt that he then in
sted into them principles which, to . great extent,
have guided their conduct IN after life.
Mr. Mil never visited the English Universities, says
Prof Fawoett. hence entirely through his books
that he known. Not Of those who his
greatest admirers at Cambridge when Prof. Fawcett
was an undergraduate, lad ever seen him. and they
used often TO say there no privilege they should
value much spending hour in Mr. MilPs society
This is all the striking because OF the intimate
friendship which aftcrward was formed between Mr.
Mill and Prof Fawoett-a friendship ia which Mrs. Faw-
cett also shared by her grace and breadth Of culture
and fitted 70 share. To the question what Ia the result
OF Mr. Mps influence In the Universities Prof Fawcett
replies:
cannot give anything like complete answer 70 this
question now bur any one who has observed the
marked change which has come over the mode Of
thought in the Unyrrses in the last few will be
able to form Idea ~ tue kind Of influence which
has been exercised by Mr. MIL. Speaking generally. be
las obtained very wue acceptance OF the unitarian
doctrines they we're presented by Bentham in form
80 harsh and uuatraetiye produce almost repe
ling effect. Mr. MIL tue contrary showed that the
unitarian philosophy might inspire the active
nevOlence and the most generous enthusiasm. THIS
acceptance VI u.ihtiTIanism has produced a very
striking effect IN modifying the political opinions preva-
lent IN TIE universities. For wears what has been
known the liberalism Young Oxford Cambridge
Is in respects fundamentally different from what
u known as liberalism outside the universities The
Liberalism Of the universities well as that OF the Man
chester school, are Ootn popularity described as " adj
yanced - bat between tne twO there in mahy
tias the widest possible divergence. What known
philosophical radicsm wl long bear the impression Of
Alr. bnlFs teaching.
Not little Of this influence due 1t may fairly be
supposed 10 the cathoncity Mr. Mfs mind Of which
PrOf. Fswcett gives the following illustration:
Some years ago happened to Oe cunyersing at Cam
bridge with three m who were respectively or great
IN mathematics. classics. aud physiology We
discussing tue Inaugural address which DIR. Mil
had nst delivered az rector OF the ST. Andrews Uniyer
shy. The mathematician said That he had never seen
the advantages "a be derived rom the study VI mathe-
males 20 Justly and fOrcbly described the
marx was made classic about classics and by the
pay 5Ioi0isist ABOUT natural scenco
I,should be glad to quote from Mrs Fawcett's very
clear ana Valuable ACCOUNT OF mF as
Practical Politician" must be with refer
ring 20 reutauOn OF the faacy that he faded in
political s to her spirited vindicaton Of his share
great de Of practical Legislation questions Of the
greatest nos-nt during his term in the House OF Com
mons, and especially his contribution TO the woman's
cause which efore ho took 1t up held in contempt,
which tOught to be without support in the House.
and which solely through Mr. MIll's advocacy com
uanded votes the first divisioumOre than twice
many It's most sangune supporters expected.
hrs Fascett ght have added that alone OF all the $50
members OF the House OF Commons Mr.. Mil stood
ready TO deal with Of the most gigantic and most
intricate questions which legislation be attempted
the reorganization, OF rather organization OF the
municipal government OF Loudon. That he had thor
oughly mastered the SUBJECT one doubted that lie
would have constructed symmetrical system was
doubted little But too many selfish interests. vested
rgbts and vested WRONGS stood in the wayand still
stlnd-to permit any private member to cope success
fully with The difficulty. o.w.a