The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1880-06-10

Ito 81 inscrIbed UPON his tombstone. Mr.

Eto Be inscribed upon his tombstone. Mr..
Jefferson was not only a statesman; he
was philosopher, and he knew that the
fame acquired BY the possession Of power
was not only heeting and transitory, but
something that might be acquired BY the
wicked and unprincipled, as well as by
the wise andgood but that such acts as
the Declaration Of independence. the bill
for Religious Freedom and the establish.
lment 81 University were acts that were
not born to die. and were the lighting Of
torches that would grow II splsndor and
brightness from generation 10 generation
until their light filed the habitable globe
Father Of the University Aye. that
was the darling conception Of his declining
years. Most faithfully did liz labor at it.
and most successfully has it resulted in
keeping his memory fresh and green in
every succeeding living generation An.
nually from FIVE to six hundred Of the
noblest youths Of our country repair TO
that sanctuary Of learning to imbibe its
| spirit, and ID prepare themselves for the
duties Of life; and all return to their res
pective homes, filled with profound
sense Of gratitude and veneration for the
founder and father Of that University.
Heretofore, the youths Of this State,
especially 10 that portion Of it in which I
reside. have looked to this University Of
Mr.. jefferson As the only place where a
satisfactory education could be acquired.
| acknowledge the high character Of that
Institution, and have reason to be CRATE
full for its existence but may we not,
now, expect that the fathers Of West
Virginia viii find in the solid merits OF
this University adequate inducements to
send their sons to this place. 1t is their
own State institution. Il is worthy Of their
patronage and support. If their sons are
destined TO reside amongst us, they
should here Sc educated The friend
ships lorIned - 800 sm;e lii1 80 ap1onf
The purtsk and most useful that are met
with e1 CHS earth. Let no one labor
under the erforsthat the advantages Of a
good education cannot be obtained here.
We have witnessed enough during the
recent anniversary exercises to dispel any
such unfounded apprehension. And now
having laid the foundation Of new edi
fee upon this beautiful eminence over
looking the winding Monongahela, sur
rounded by the most enchanting scenery,
and in the midst of virtuous and sym.
pathizing population, may we not appeal
to the patriotism Of the people of West
Virginia to recognize this as their work,
and to give it their encouragement and
support Who can undertake to predict
what mighty works may be accomplished
through this instrumentality within one
century from this dayp Who can estimate
the influence which il may exert upon the
intellectual development of this State l
Who would undertake to tell, to what
extent, its native talent may be devel-
oped its literary tastes cultivated its
military genius inspired its eloquence
awakened. and its mechanical invention
stimulated1
Education i now the pressing, impera-
tive demand or the times. 1t IS the foun-
dation alike ofindividuai happiness and Of
national greatness. It's the key thatsun-
locks the boundless treasury Of human
knowledge. Il IS the glory Of science,
that il opens new worlds to our enjoy
ment; that it sharpens and invigorates
every sense. and that It reveals to Us the
presence Of an alI-wise and ever active in
telligence in every object around us. TO
say nothing Of The immeasurable glories
Of the heavens, or the wonders Of the
profoundest depths of the ocean, there IS
not an object that we meet with in the ey-
eryday walks of life, that by its aid, Is not
touched with new life, new sources Of in
struction. Most truly and aptly has It
been said. that il finds
@ToAguss in srees books in the running ssrsasns SIS
sernons II ssoHes and good . everything N
My honorable friend who stands before
me ex-senator Wiley. in his remarks at
the convivium within the last hour, in
speaking Of the present Bosrdo Of Regents,
said they might in some sense be regard
Cd as the founders Of this University. /
wish could feel thar We were entitled "a