The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-11-03

motonlng than serious work.
This thing sometimes called culchaac
is, think, good for a people, and the
Bostonians, high and low, show the good
effects of the true culture which has
long distinguished this city and its en-
virons. Almost universally there is a
gentleness, a tolerance of sentiment,
thoughtful consideration for the feelings
and wants of others, which surprises a
Southerner who has a right to expect, at
least, some show of very different
spirit. But have noticed this among
well-bred people everywhere, that whilst
they are charmingly affable under all or
binary circumstances there is always a
sleeping tiger somewhere within, that
one had better not rouse if he wants the
halcyon season prolonged.
Harvard University has become a
magnificent affair. Not beautiful for
situation like our State University or
harmonious and classic in its structures /;
for as heretofore intimated, it is crowded
all around by towns, and has not
grounds sufficient. This may give it
some advantages in notice, and in city
conveniences, but its vast and numerous
buildings have not fair showing. 1t
should be noted that the president does
no teaching, q believe), but gives his
whole strength to organization, super
vision, and fnanciering and specially
to securing endowments. And it seems
to be admitted that without reference to
any personal abilities, he is by far the
most important man connected with the
institution. He has certainly done a
great work for Harvard. Ought not
every university to have such head?
regard President Eliot hereto on
some educational points, and he allowed
me to tell him so; but with a gentleman
like him differences of opinion only give
an agreeable spice to conversation.
met Professor Toy there for mo-
ment. He is in his right place, for at
Harvard there seems to be perfect an
archy of opinion. 1 don't like so much
liberty OF opinion myself, at least, in
matters which affect Gods authority and
mans salvation. 1t seems to me that it
ought to be regarded in every communi-
ty as moral misdemeanor in any man
to advocate doctrines calculated to un-
settle the religious faith of the people,
as long, at least, as those doctrines re-
main improved. Somebody at Harvard
said to me, 1 follow the truth wherever
it may lead" Eyes" I replied, "and
so do [, but must be right sure it is
the truth. -
met Professor Shaler, who is the
very pattern of a geologist. He is a
friendly Kentuckian with Virginia
wife, and is now helping with a grand
scheme, which, when carried out, will
immensely benefit Virginia, namely, the
Richmond and Southwestern railroad
which is bona tide affair, but is waiting
to increase its means until after the po-
litical fever is over. Professor Shaler
has lately made the State geological sur
vey for Kentucky, and has geologized
not little in Virginia. He is one Of
the most valued professors at Harvard.
saw, also, Mr. Lucien Carr, who is a
Kentuckian, but of the Albemarle stock.
He looks enough like our Prof. J. B. Minor
to be near relation-and may be he is.
He has charge of the Peabody Museum,
another of the great benefactions of that
great-hearted man, George Peabody.
Whilst looking on collection of anti
quities-paleolithic implements from
'hO hOOLlLlO llfSL ISdl ILL
plements they seem to be-and on neo-
lithic implements Of nephrite and jade,
and on wilderness Of relics from the
Danish she'll mounds and the Swiss lave
dwellings, I said, soliloquizing: al
wish my friend Southall were here ~
Your friend Southall -? said one, and
others pricked their ears. "Do you
you know Southall ?" 81 do know him
right well, and what do you know about
him?" 1--WE have all read his books
with great interest"
"Tell me candidly," said I, "what
you think of Southall's books?"
"Of his ability and his knowledge OF
the facts there can be no question but
how such man with such facts could
have come to such conclusions, we can
not understand"
Of course, [ entered into no argument,
but was glad to get this testimony to
Southall's knowLedge of the facts. The
facts admitted, every intelligent reader
can judge of the reasoning. 1 found
that the argument of Evans was consid-
cred the most conclusive on their side.
Harvard is grand place, but whilst
those savants are too unsettled in their
own minds to disturb men of firm opin-
ions, they must unsettle young men
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