The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1874-05-28
A Visit to Ia, State University.

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AVisit to Ia, State University.
A desire for superior mental culture il en-
,ende-ei by proximity 10 higher education
al institutions. The mind though purely inc -
poreal, is susceptible OF being impressed b
surrounding objects. and catches the i1spi-
| ton VI prevailing ideas Monuments inteniet
o commemorate noble deeds induce in tn,
observer sentiments which prompt to mani,
action; and place hallowe by the l,b0rs o
presence Of genius imbues US with the spiri
! Of those with whose memories it is assoc,
,ted. The trophies of Miltades destroye
,mbi,ions repose. and contemplation Oh
Parnassus has added to the stores o: poetic
literature. Genius often lies dormant and
| fails 10 terminate from lack of coneeni
surroundings or some stimulating principle
The genial warmth of the intellectual atmc.
sphere emana:ing from the college, breathe,
INTO the latent germ the breath OF
life its fostering care provides suitable
nourshnent, and gives yigor to its subsc-
quent growth, encouraging and directing
effort, and making that toll sweet which
leads to the fruition of early hopes Tae
college is advantage ou. not only to those
pursuing course within its walls, bu: it,
| benehcent influence is extended to all Great
ing AMI gratifying n desire which ennobles
man.
The value of any praiseworthy actais no.
to be measured by it's direct and immediate
ben efts. It's influenced eternal and is per-
petually active. Efforts to achieve noble
purpose. however inadequate the means, or
incompetent is he who essays, evoke septi-
ments Of respect what we respect we init
ate. Thus 1t is that the industriou,
student intent on tie acquisition Of knowl
edge inluces kindred aspirations in all
whose minds are not perverted, and
who come within the limi, of his infu
ence.
PERSONS early labors and associations
give las and color to bis character which
the vicissitudes of after life can not wholly
which his more mature age approves and
chershes, and it will become the criterion
OF ali his acts one bright spot around
which memory loves to linger and it wilt
shed its light on all his path, and brighten
his future with its radiant beams The
University student can have none but
pleasant recolections Of his COLLEGE life
having the opportunity of reveling in intel
lectual and sensuous enjoyments His in
teliecsual labors lay the b sis of frure we'll
doing and guard against those enticing dis
fractions which destroy the hopes of life:
while he must distill from youthful friend.
ships and pleasant scenes, sufficient sweet
ness for lifelong happiness.
The situation of the University is SYMBOL
ic OF the hill Of science; and like the .pis-
teau of thought" when reached, the pros
pect displayed obliterate. all tn oughta Of tn
wearlnesss of the ascent. Nature has been
prodigal of her efforts, and the eye becomes
satiated With beauty. The salubrity Of the
climate and the bracing vigor of the air give
a buoyancy to mind and BODY and an in
creased capacity for labor. The University
grounds rival the famous groves of Daphne
The go ldess of Pleasure seems to lie care
lessl, smiling at Fame" particularly on Sat
uriays, as the severity Of discipineis then
relaxed, and enjoyment is not dcems: incom-
patible with the requirements of study
Madison, beautiful at all times, is doubly
so when architectural art is adorned
with natures green and viewed from this po-
sition. 1t seems the realization Of Penn's |
ideal greene country town" Far away
in the dim, hazy distance looms the Insane
Asylum misery N the midst of loneliness |
The picturesque axes which eucircle Madison !
contribute TO enhance tn. beauty CT the sur
roundings. The rattle of passing cars which |
are family diseernible on the opposite shore,
swelling into n continuous roa~ which seem.
to pervade space when emerging from some
ravine. and then dying away to q scarcely
audible sound, would suggest to the i'm ,gi-
native the idea of some uncanny monster
rushing 10 destruction.
The interior of the University is devoil of |
ornament, as if science dem rndei the undi-
Vided attention of her votares The laborl.
tory is not calculated 70 excite pleasurable
emotions except in The lover of study; and
The formu.ized expressions of the results Of
nalyses displayed on the black board. are BE-
Cabinets carry you back in faIcy
to pre-adamHe times, or to the halls OF MINI
rod. Libraries present to the minds eye be
'riumphs Of Rome and the cloaked phiioso-
hers of Athens and the hall. of societies
with classic names are suggestive of the
ancient schools Of philosophy.
The University has imbihed that liberal
'pirit which recognizes DO unjust distinction
n the education of TIE SEXES. The young
nan Who sneered at woman's ability to com.
pete with him for college honors. finds tina,
here = an inclined plane, bu, he bears tee
over end, and has more reason to be con
,erned for the jeopardy of his laur.ls than
he compromise of his dignity.
The law granting free tuition only to grad
rates of graded schools who have passed
satisfactory e1amiL atior., seems a relic of
judaism, and deserves tie censure of all
nd the indignation of those against whom .
discrimina,es. What is the peculiar es-
ence of the knowledge impaired by tea .hers
4 graded schools thss Il should obtain the
1clusive benefits of legislation Would it
lot be more consonaR With jus'ice to base
Omission can'ii1ste's proficiency WI, b.
ut question: y whence he derfvei his 4
uowledgel Where all are on q level. hone .
an complain of injustice hut waen spe :
'e> Of iasofirism ignores merit and hon. I
RS class oil should cry gu, a,airst the !
'rons. ].