The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-02-12
Communications.
Evidences OF Classical and Scientific Progress In
mr. own Little Cambria

Evidences of Classical and Scfentinc IroSreSs ia
,ur own Little Cambria
DEAR Mr. EpIToR-Fhe facilities anorded the
rising genera ton of this great Republic IN the
cultivation of standard literature. ana itS prac-
tical application to the requirements on pro-
gressive aPe, are so numerous THAI, az hrst Wv &
it may seem to parents guardians no dim
cult matter to select schooi or ooi,tRe IN
which an advanced education may pe mao lor
their c0iidren or wards. But TO Cdth1fte par
ents or Cua rdiauS the first end paramount qIts-
zion In such a case is, in what educational m
s,itutjon are youths trained first of all in the
way that leads to eternal liie ana acquire also
n sound classical and scientific education 10 en-
able them to enter with distinct ction The Iheo-
logical seminary or eracuhhee h ,n, ,or "o o,,"siion
may be briefly given:
On the summit of one of the mountain ranges
of the far-famed Alieghenies. in western ftnI-
svIyania is rituated a pretty little borough
called Loretto, which was founded by that
GREAT and good missionary. Rev. Prince Gal!it-
zin srvIed7 ..rhe Apostle, OF the Alcghenics."
Quite convenient to the town, on geptic ac,
cIiviev. stands the Monastery ana College Of
ST Francis which, through the blessing of
Heaven, The pcrsev ering zeal ana assld Gus US
LISTING memorials of that sincere piety for
which the Catholic Church has been is now,
an,inatiop at st Francis College affords evE
dance OF the progressive enhancement oi us
students i'm a work to which are devoted the
ability and unremitting attention OF the rev
President ani a large Faculty OF ir1less.ns-
Entering now on the second session 9i nc ~
promotion in the several classes VIII be III or
der, and this heing the best test or the devel-
opment of the latent powers OF the Young
lightened public that eed of praise 10 which
il is indubitably entitled.
The advantag s of purely Catholic and an
extensive secular education are disiderdtG
which good Catholic parents are cxersolicitous
to procure for their hldren- The acquire
ment of such blessings will be an iuprrgnabie
fortress to defend its pos cssor against mslevo.
lent hut incfec; uui assaults of the enemies NJ
his salvation. whilst at the same time IL viii b.
come, as it were, the barq1e on which waited
by the gales of prosperity he can float triumph
antly into the port of social independence.
Those to whom worldly ambition alone gives
an impetus in educational progress will find
themselves pursuing an f0niS fdtuus that lures
its followers along the path of danger and de-
From non-reIigious schools and colleges
throughout this wide continent and the world
over, the Use light emitted through the hazy
atmosphere of temp oral ACKNOWLEDGEMENT is re
tiected on the anxious cOuntenances of all who
But they should rem ber that the ma rrow ten
ement--the final resting place Of all mortality
- -termnatest the fieering enjoyment which mis-
guided worldngS find or seem to fiud in the
acquisition of the gilded baIbes that glis; en-
under the smiles of tickle Fortune.
Another deluSion to which men whose collie
giatc career has been devoted TO studies only
calculated to promote what they suppose 70 he
their worldly interests, IS th 1t honor and dis
tinction follow as a consequence in the wake of
intellectual greatness, and to them would re-
commend the truth contained in this couplet:
Honor and fame froua no condition riso;
Act well your part, there all the honor lies.
Now, Mr. Editor, to give your many readers
q proof of the invaluable benefits conferred
on the rising generation by sound Catholic
education. / can cOntide.,tly point to an admir-
able eftlcatlDn1I institution. hS ld5Oinely IOca
ted on one or the picturesque mountain ranges
of the AlicGhenics-l meau st. Francis College.
Loratto, Here, away from the hustle and tur-
mOil InsepCrabic from city life, the good Fran
ciscan Brothers have devoted themselves to
the training of youth. The mild yet effective
government adopted by the Brothers in the de-
vclopment OF the latent energies of hosc
trusted TO their care must command the adni-
ration o: all who desire to see realized the max
i'm, Mtscefs uiie cum diici. FERITAs.
UTOPIA, Jan. 80, 1875
En- FRrrMAS-A few lonyes from my dairy
may not prove uninteresting TO many of your
readers From earliest Childhood IL has been
my ardent wish to visit South America TO my
young imagination 1t appeared to be a lHnd of
wonders, where all We're happy aud death had
no dominion "a vcritabe Tempe, in fact, where
cooling shades. perennial fountains, anI gentle
zephyrs, frauglIt with the aromatic fragrance
OF countless flowers, asSuaged every li, and
made life's journey constant sunshine. Often
have reveled in the enchanted regions of fan
cy. Manoa, with all its splendor. Lake Dana
ma, the sands OF which were of pure gold, NILS
srarkiing with stores the color of gold ana sill
yer, and cmCraldS, rubics and pearls, in great
abundance, have many times been the subject
OF my waking dreams.
road, having Two hickory shirts, an old straw
hat and few coppcrs in my pocket, bound for
say, brought back by my patefral relative and
given good, sound spanking, | thought NJ
more FOR long time of the land OF perpetual
Spring.
''Still hope whispered promfs'd pleasures.
And babe tine lovely scenes at distance hlil -
Language, with all its resources is mad .quate
meet ihe eve on every side. You feel as il
some Fairy Queen h,td Touched yuu with her
magic wand, so charming l. the beautiful pan
Drama. Mountains upon mountaiiIs rise up in
noble grandeur, until their lofty peaks, ca Dpe
with everlasting snow pierce the w y cuuis
majestic rivers flow through ~ cttilutry the
f1Cst in the world, Tor Thousands of miles ::
vast forests abruEting in all the gran fpwer-
ing aud giVanticVegetatiOn of tropical climates,
and where the keen ring OF the WOO 1au's axe
has never yet been heard InmrTI-e plains on
which countless herds of wild horses and tile
roam in their pristine freedom; birds whose,
brilliant piJma2e delights The eve aud whose
sweet songs ravish the soul By their exquisite
harmony. Flowers of the most beautiful hue
and delirate textures are spread almost
throughout tbe whole country. Will any one
he surprised at the great and good Columbus
believing himself near the Garden of Eden
wnen he arrived at the mouth of Drinoro?
Truly this $ n pleasant country, although some
parts o. II ave under the cquinoctial line, where
You woulI exp ct the vertical rays of the sun
to render the neat almost uuhc1rabie, yet the
eaSterly wind. which blows continually 81 mod
ihcS the heat that q Inconvenience is felt. from
IT. Here you can go from the tOrrid TO the
frigid zones in II few hours, for al the base of
many OF the peaks which are constantly cOver-
ed with snow the banana and pineapple are
cultivated. How wonderful God is in all His
work
The principal birds of South America are the
rhea, or American ostrich, the cond 1r the
D'ack Yuture, toucan. parrot, etc, The Con-
dor rs styled the king of vultures. and is the
lai gest terrestrial bird we have any account
o. ITS wings from tip to tip measure, when
full grown, twenty feet. This bird is not found
any distance from the Andes but there It seems
- take pee light in soaring far up IN the
ciue armament. They very powerful birds
two of them VIII attack COW or deer and very
often worry il to death.
But my ctndle is burnt and must stop.