New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-13
HUXLEY AT BALTIMORE.

AN ADDRESS ON UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
a, CORDIAL. RECEPTION TO PROF. BUxIEY-THE
ACADEMY OF MUSIC FULED-A FEW PLAIN
WORDS FOR TEACHERS AND sCHoLARs--A GLANCE
AT THE POLITICAL HORIZON OF AMERICA
BuT1NoRg. Nd. Sept. 12.--Tho formal opening OF
the Johns Hopkins University in this city took place
this morning at o'clock in the Academy OF Music
with lecture by the distinguished English scientist
Prof. Thomas II. Huxley. Tho opportunity OF
hearing the celebrated author was appreciated by
the citizens of Baltimore in general and by thcmany
learned professors and teachers in this vicinity VINO
filled the Academy almost 10 its scapacly
Among tho gentlemen who occupied seats on
the stage were Prof d. C. Gilman, who presided |;
Gov. John Lee Carroll, Mayor F. c. Latrobe' nearly
all the Faculty OF the acknowledgements the pro-
fessors lecturers, associates and fellows ana tile
trpstees- Chief Judge George VIM. Brown, John W.
Garrett. Chas j. BcGwinn, AttOmey-Generai OF
MARYLAND. and Roverdy Johnson. There were also
present DR.. J. A. Stewart, Health Commissioner;
Profs. Christopher, Johnston, and Howard OF
the Medical University representatives of the clergy
and of the Academy of Sciences, and many promi-
nent lawyers. The venerable Prof. n. X smith SAT
by the side Of the presiding officer.
The following are the general plans OF the Hop
kil,s Trustees: Their endowment Is ample, availa-
bic, and free from conditions. Its management IS
free from political aud soctarian control. Its pur
pose is to make an addition TO the resources OF Amer
lean education and not to rival or duplicate any eA
istng foundations. The buildings are temporarily
uroyded in Baltimore and are Inexpensive but IN
oude ample laboratories of chemistry, physics, and
biology. Instruments and books have been Literally
ordered The teachers have been selected De-
cause Of their distinction as specialists, ana
are of four professors lecturers, associates
and fellows. While some Of these are OF renowh
like sylvester and Gidersleeve among the profess
0rs Whitney, Lowell, Child, Newcomb. Walker Hill
Cooley among the lecturers, many are young
men who give promise of equal celebrity. There
are already enrolled as associates, fellows and rest
dent graduates, 40 young men who have been grad
uated within the last ten years from American col
legeS, of whom ~ have pursued prolonged courses
Ia Europe, SIX have taken the degree OF M d., ana
six that of PHI d. The Johns Hopkins University Is
said to be the only institution in the country winch
has begun with such a staff Of graduates.
The lecture was preceded by brief introduction
of Prof Huxley by Prof. Gilman, which was eX-
cecdingly graceful and complimentary. ln 1t he
welcomed the lecturer to this country, not merely
az man Of science, but also as teacher from whose
predecessors and associates American institutions OF
learning had always been proud TO accept aid and
counsel. Prof Huxleys lecture occupied an h0ur
and quarter III delivery, and was given IN an easy,
conversational tone, and ut a speed not exceeding
100 words minute. In this respect he appears I'M
usual to American audiences familiar with the race
horse rapidly Of Froude, Proctor, and Kingsley In
his appearance and accent his nationality
would be at once recognized. Before tho con-
cnsioni of his lecture he stepped aside from
his theme to DISCUSS very briefly and very
soberly the future prospects of America us
nation, tic responsible task she has before her in
the solution of the problem of republican form OF
government and the honor disgrace of this great
political result At this portion Of the lecture the
applause was very emphatic, and when the Pro-
fessor concluded with q feeling alusion to his own
honest and hearty hopes Of successful issue the
audience signifed vehementy their appreciation and
eatisfaeti0n.