Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-12
THE LOUISIANA NTATE UNIvER.
sITY ANDtA. d N. COLLEGE.

pl0yees nave Deen promptly puiu VII
the first OF every month, also the ac-
counts for supplies, etc. The cadets
have Jared as well, probably, as in
any other college. An able faculty
has zealously conducted the courses
and the students have, from all nc
counts, applied themselves to the
work before them. The discipline has
been well administered. Everything
in fact has contributed to harmony
and Contentment.
The cadets have left for their homes
well satisfied with the years work.
They have earned q vacation, which
we sincerely hope, they will enjoy to
the utmost.
The Board of Supervisors have ex-
hibited the most commendable zeal,
6rmness and independence in the dis
charge of their duties. In their every
act they have shown the intense de-
sire of doing all in their power to
place the University in such condi
ton that il would merit the conf
deuce and patriotic support OF the
good people of Louisiana.
Having succeeded in placing the
finances of the University on a healthy
basis, they have reduced the cost of
maintaining the cadets of the very
lowest figure, in order to place educa-
ton within the reach of almost every
body. The total cost of the maintain
ance of cadet has been fixed at $I6
per month, which includes, board,
lodging, washing, fuel, medical atten-
dance, etc, Total for the nine months
session Sla4. Add to this, the Incl
dental fee of SIS. text books and sta
tionery $40. making grand total of
$3.50 per session. The cadet is to
supply his own uniforms, which, be-
ing made of durable material lis cheap
er than citizens clothes.
1t is hardly possible to do better in
any other college in the UnitedS States.
Col. VIM. Preston Johnston, dis
tinguished graduate Of Yale College,
widely known for hisrare ettainments,
presidos over q full faculty of the
ablest professors.
We therefore see no reason that
would justify the people Of Louisiana
in Withholding their support from an
institution which ought and will be
the corner stone of the regeneration
of society and very necessary State
pride.
If we would have unity Of thought
and purpose in Louisiana, her youths
must be assembled at their institutions
of learning within the State. There
will they form ties with their COM
rades that will link each one to every
parish or neighborhood, SO that when
he embarks in life's ventures the
graduated collegian will bea stranger
nowhere within the limits of his ma
tive State.
Every country, every State boasts
of it, institutions of learning, which
do more to give renown abroad than
fertile soil or genial climate.
Az the Louisiana State University,
our young men will be taught the arts
and sciences, while they are being
trained under rules of discipline
which tend to incalCate in the mind o
respect for tho laws and rules that
govern society. They will also be
trained to the exercises of the soldier,
which develop the body and impart
elegance of carriage and good man
nerS.
TO our mind it is q patriotic duty
that every citizen owes to the State
to foster and support such an institu-
ton, especially when they are asked,
everything being at least equal, tc
give it the preference over those OF
other States.
If the people understand this well,
the next session will open on the first
Monday in October, with a large bat
talon Of young cadets.
PRESIDENT GARFIELD'S CONDT.
TON.