Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-16
THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIvER.
SITY AND, A. Il N. COLLEGE.

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circumstances.
Throughout, the Professors and en-
ployees have been promptly paid on
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 ac-
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 a vacation, which
we sincerely hope, they will enjoy to
the utmost.
The Board of Supervisors have ex-
hibited the most commendable zeal,
frmness 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 a condi
ton that it would merit the conf
dence and Patriotic support Of the
good people of Louisiana.
Having succeeded in placing the
finances Of TIE University on 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 $40
per month, which includes, board,
lodging, washing, fuel, medical atten-
dance, etc. Total for the nine months
session $l44. Add to this, the incl
dental fee Of S.. text books and sta
tionery so, making grand total Of
Sl59 per session. The cadet is to
supply his own uniforms, which, be-
ing made of durable material is cheap
er than citizens clothes.
is hardly possible to do better in
any other college in the United States.
Col. VIM. Preston Johnston, a dis
tinguished graduate of Yale College,
widely known for hisrare gttainments,
prcsides over a 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.
# 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
be embarks in life's ventures the
graduated collegian will be q stranger
nowhere within the limits of his ma
tive State.
Every country, every State boasts
of its institutions of learning, which
do more to give renown abroad than
a fertile soil or genial climate.
At the Louisiana State University,
ouS young men will be taught the arts
and sciences, while they are being
trained under rules of discipline
which tend to inculcate in the mind a
respect for the 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 a 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, TO
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 large bat
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