The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-27
The stn4 University.
1.cxsos. Miss, March %. 1879.

JACKSON, mISS.s AshiSb 80 49,
EnrroRs CLARION: Presuming you feel
an interest i'm all institutions of learning Ia
our stat, l have chosen to ask space In
-,,,,,r colun,ns. in reference to the UHtvers1-
ty of Mississippi
This great institution of learhlng--1he
grandest in the South-preSentS 4 Catalogue
of four hundred and fifty two matrlcnlAUes'
The faculty of the University of M'ssis-
sinni consists of the best scholars in the
south. and they are equal TO shy IN the
world.
1,ona ;nters sted in educational matters,
This tempIe of knowledge and the able MAN.
npr I'm which il is con iuctc at once Iorcsu
| its claims upon visitors
liz NAV not be improper for me TO state
| here that have always appr"Vru thG pr az
of education offered by the state BOatu
because 1 have believed the University
failed to accomplish the great emu TOT
which it was created, and especially because
my preeonceived opinions and paftia'lIy
were in favor OF individual enterprises. &c
For these reasons and tnr many Others 1
have not felt friendly toward The Ohlversl-
! ty, bur now. since L have made VISIT 20
| this institution and noticed win crltlc
eve, the signal success o: It's management.
the accuracy and precision manif s'ed In ali
the branches OF instruction, and the apptl-
cation and fidelity on the part of both teac u :
ers aud pupils, am unabled TO solve the
| problem "a
The University buildings are large ana
comm odious situated in dry. broken, eie-
waited region, Tree from any local cause OF
| disease. far from the allurements OF accu-
| IN ulated vice. nd where the whole tlmr OF
! Young men can be given 10 study Tue
| Liberal appropriation IN lde bY the Leg
| stature at its last session Will add very
much 10 the preservation and beauty OF the
buildings, as soon as the much needed re-
| pairs can be made. .
These school buildings are situated half
mile west OF Oxford on an eminence over
| looking the entire city. surrounded Oy low
| ering trees and EN- raid lawn, shque-tered
walks. aud above all else in such close prOX-
| unity with the Professors residences as 10
| force the wayward boy into the path OF
| rectitude.
The course of study as publisher in the
catalogues is peculiarly adlpted To wants
of the rising generation of men, ana the
| selection of teachers was made evidently
| upon pro essiOnll merit and higher ORDER
| of cultivation the test.
| The Board OF Trustees have shown great
| wisdom in selecting the present corps OF
| teachers. From the efficient Chanc nor
down To the most subordinate position. they
| all seem to be- peculiarly tiIteI for thtr re
| spective positions in training the talents OF
| each n those committed To their car, and
to-, / ca:4 not fail to mention that they seem
| to have secured the affection o. the students.
| to have inspired them with love TOT study
and desire To excel in their classes.
! 1t is source OF pleasure to me to have
| been able TO visit the University OF Misss-
| sipri and return to my home pleased with
| the advantages afforded by this institutions,
| its manag cement. its course of instruction
| from the rudimentS where the young enter
the ''trrrI cogniCA" of words TO the finish
| ing off touch of thorough education.
Education is a cause OF humanity and a
cause worthy of the noblest aspiration of
men. In view of this fact the University of
Mississippi should be an object of general
| solcitude. II is an ms situtiOn Mississip-
plans may well be proud of.
WADSWORTH.