Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-01
LETTER FROM ST. Ia WRENCE w
TERSITI.
CANTON, y. Y, Oct. 9th, 1875.

CANTON, y. Y, Oct. 9th, 1875.
To the Editor ofthe Hennejec Journal.
Away in the northern part of the State of New
York. in the county of St. Lawrence and about
eighteen miles from the river of that name, is the
little town of Canton, consisting of about two
thousand inhabitants; a busy, attractive little
town, and having as pleasant and healthy eli
mate as is possible to be found in any other part
of the country, as all acknowledge who have re-
sided in 1t for any length of time; it even sur
passing the clear, salnbrious climate of the Ken
ncbec valley, in which is the writer's home and
which is also much admired for its pleasant
and healthy character.
One of the principle features, if not the prnci-
pie one that makes the town a source OF attraction
and interest, is the st. Lawrence University,
young institution, but, nevertheless, of consdera-
BILE reputation, attached TO which is theological
school of Universa,ist faith, presided over by the
Rev. DR.. Fisher, former resident of Maine, and
whose fame as firm, earnest and untiring sup
porter Of the unpopular faith, IS recognized
over all parts Of the country. A number OF young
men from Maine have entered this excellent school
and and at the expiration of their course OF study,
gone cut into the world to spread their faith, and,
believe with no exception, labored diligently and
successfully. The college building Is situated
upon hill, commanding fine view. From its
windows nearly the whole of the village is able
to be SEEN and, in the east, distance from TWEEN
ty to twenty-five miles is open to the view, the
cloud-like peaks OF the Adirondacks in the ex-
reme distance being Just able to be seen when no
clouds are in the sky and the air is clear Ard
the writer does not mean to exaggerate when he
says that the eastern view, seen from the college
windows, is seldom if ever surpassed in loneliness.
And although he gladly confesscs that the ''pine
tree State" abounds in wild and romantic scenes,
yet he cannot but acknowledge that here, too,
Dame Nature has not been idle.
The number of students in the Theological
school is about twenty eight, ranging in aye from
eighteen to forty years: The other department
numbers about sixty. with ages averaging less
than those of the members Of the former school.
The college building is large, brick structure,
facing the west, pleasant and well and eonven-
iently built. The building containing the "Her.
ring Library" belonging to the institution, is a
small but expensive building, situated short dis
lance from the college. The library, containing
about eight thousand we'll selected volumes, is &C
cessible to students of both departments. Though
it would seem probable that unpleasant occurren-
ces should sometimes take place between the two
departments, occupying they do. tue same
building, vet this is the case; perfect har-
mony manfests itself, and as general rule, no
better order could be wished for. The rules Of
the institution concerning demeanor are not strict,
but, nevertheless, disordery conduct is exceeding
IL rare The faculty of the institution is not large
but able; the studies much the same as other col
leges of like nature, and there is no reason why
this institution, desraby located as it is, should
not, at some future day, become one Of the first
seats of learning 10 the country.
Politics is, by means, an unimportant
"scence" to the people here and they are anxious
y looking to the State election in November, the
majority in this part Of the State desiring republi.
can rule. About two weeks ago the Canton Court
house well filled with the citizens of the place
to listen to speech from Ex-Governor Perham Of
Maine which was received with satisfaction. The
sound principles which the speaker advanced evil
IDENTIFY pleased his audience the enthusiasm
manifested upon the occasion ably testified. The
address was delivered in fine manner, and the
arguments Of the speaker could not help being
understood and accepted as the truth, even by
those of contrary minds. Dr. Fisher intro uced
the speaker with o few earnest remarks.
But perhaps l have already occupied more room
than ought, and will therefore, bring this letter
to close. A. NJ. 5.