The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-29
CO.EDUCATHON IN THE UNI
VERSEIY

a living issue. But thoughtful and
intelligent men every where seem to
be settling down to the opinion that
all mind is capable Of the same cult
walton.
There are modifying circumstances
but pure intellect is Independent of
its possessor. Men and women have
it, and although they are differently
constructed, yet their mental capac-
tiles are very nearly equal. This has
been demonstrated by the worlds
history, in every epoch of which in
stances Of its confirmation have oc-
Cured. Women have done all men
ever did, and they constantly do a
great deal men can never do. They
have fought, sung and ruled. Look
over the records of nations, and you
find their names among the most dis
tinguished. Do you search for teach
ers? The wife and daughter of Py-
| thagoras taught in his school of phi
losophy in Italy. Hpatia was pro-
fes5or Of philosophy in the Platonic
school at Alexandria, and Helena
Conaro, Maria Agne5i and Clotilda
Tambrona filed chairs at Bolonro.
Look at the evidences you have in
present time of her claims to as good
an education as men.
! Has she not proved herself able to
conduct newspapers, manage difficult
enterprises, and turn her hand TO
anything man has? Then the ques-
ton remains, what education should
she have? Is she not entitled to the
same advantages as men? The queS-
ton is OF momentous Importance to
all friends and we'll Wishers of the
University. Time and again has it
been brought to the attention of the
authorities, and as yet they have
taken no steps in regard to it. All
solicitations and urgency have been
in vain. VIII nothing be done in
this direction under the new regime?
Will public opinion and the pressing
nece ,sities Of the case be longer ignor-
ed? Will this great institution be
longing to all the people, the pride
and glory Of our State be allowed to
continue in the good, old fashioned
way-doing but one half the service
she mght-lea wing by no means Il
small and ms gnificant portion of the
youth of the State unprovided for.
1t is a great wonder the young ladies
do not.leman,i a separate institution
for themselves if they are not to share
in its advantages.
1t is gross AMI pnlpable inju tice
to the daughters of the State. Can it
be possible that they have no right
to be respected: If they cannot be
admitted to the University, then we
say let them have a school of their
own. But perhaps the authorities
doubt the feasibility of the scheme,
Let them see what Horace Mann,
the most imminent educator of the
country had to say on the subject
Let them look at the success of Mich
| i.an University and all other modern
progressive schools which have
adopted, and perhaps their apprehen-
sions will vanish. We have no we'll
provided school for ladies' in the State
and it is high time State like ours,
vigorous and progressive, should
arouse and give this matt err the atten-
ton it dem ,nds. Is the policy to
wait till the matter has become alb
solute necessity. Until our fogy ism
our sister states. Until we become a
by word and shaking ofthe head"
among the people, until school inter-
ests are crippled and Frustrated.
But as matter of justice and
right, laying aside all other consider
ations it is certainly high time some
movement was made in this diIec-
ton.
1t will at once be admitted that the
ladies compose large and respecta-
/
bic class of W est Virginians, and
that the have some rights which
ought to be respected, Woman's dis
tinctive and appropriate sphere is
that OF mind and spirit. With these
faculties she seems specially endOw-
ed. Does it seem just and right that
she should be deprived of the means
of developing and culturing the very
gifts which so ominently fit her to
adorn and elevate her station while
her more fortunate .'lord" is SO high
~ favored and supplied at the public
expense with all the facilities and
accommodations to qualify him for
his life work.
Is not this a most disgraceful
wrong? Let US have "new depart
'ment." Give US University FREQ to
all alike--without distinction. At
least, give the women of West Vir-
/ ginia "fair show" Let US prove to
all that we have an educational es-
Enlistment of the most modern and
approved type.
We keep in stock full line of Com