The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

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Texas. He who goes abroad for his edu-
cation in early youth on his return home
nnds that he has acquired feelings and
ideas strange, not IN sympathy with his
fellow citizen, and he has TO unlearn them
lfhe would live happily and have influence
with his fellow citizens. Further, a corps
OF young men leaving the university an
nually and settling in every section OF the
state carry with them common sympathIes;
lhey unity the people OF the state, make
them one homogeneous community. They
unity all the sentiments of all sections
make the citizens ofthese various sections
TO understand each other. to esteem each
other, and all OF us to feel that all our great
interests are In common---One and the
same, including the existence of the state
one and indivisible.
MASONIC RITES.
After the music by the band, the
solemn and impressive ceremonies of the
masonic order, usual upon occasions of
this kind, were conducted by NJ. W. A
G. NJ. ]. II. McLeary, D. G. NJ. John
Mcdonald, RI. W. G.. Senior Warden
+. w. Glenn, r. W. G. Jr. Warden H. L.
Carleton, Grand Secretary Alex Lamont
and Grand Treasurer w. J. Oliphant, as
officers of the representative grand lodge
of Texas. The beautiful ritual was read
by NJ. W. A. G. NJ. j. H. McLeary, and
after the conclusion of this portion of the
proceedings, the articles which were
to commensurate this happy Gcca-
sion were deposited in the lie ,den
box; the box thoroughly sealed,
the stone carefully lowered over
1t, and the corner stone, of not only
this university but the educational name
of Texas, was in place. The following
brief enumeration includes but a small
number of the more important docu-
ments, etc., deposited within the stone:
Laws appertaining to the University of
Texas.
Regulations of the public free schools
of Austin, with plan of organization.
List of the officers and members of the
Austin fire department.
Membership of the Terry Rangers.
Report of the attorney general of the
state of Texas for 1881.
Photograph of the new capitol, by
Hill.
Silver medal of Colorado fire company
No. 2.
Constitution and bylaws of the Knights
of Honor, and of the Knights of Pythias.
Membership of lodge NJ. 334, Knights
of Pythias.
Organization, object and membership OF
the GermaDia association of Austin.
Muster roll of the second regimen,
A, Austin Greys.
Copies of the following daily papers
were also placed in the box Austin
Ga weston Neus, Houston
Post, Dallas Herald, Fort Worth Gazette,
San Antonio Express.
A man confined in the county Jail con.
tributed picture of the Queen of Eng.
land.
The governors message to the extra
session of the legislature in behalf of the
A bible was presented by the Rev. r
A. JohLson, as colporteur American
Bible society.
A list of the officers of the grand lodge |
The ceremonies.
Plans and elevations of the university |
building, with list of the artizqns and |
mechanics employed in its construction,
by f. E. Rutfini, architect of |
the building.
Constitution aud bylaws of the Kin |
dred association (colored) of Texas.
A Mexican half dollar, and also a Mex |
ican dollar, an old Chilian coin, cigar,
various small coins, locks of hair from |
beautiful young ladies, gold ring, piece
Of marble, street car ticket, ice company's |
checks, nickels, cents, confederate money |
and numerous other small artifles too |
numerous to keep an account Of
District Deputy Grand Chancellor E |
B. Connell deposited his grand chancel |
lor's Jewel, in The name of the Knights of |
PythIas. This Was very beautiful and |
gift.
A photo of Gen. Kirby Smith, wrapped |
IN f1OO confederate bill was also among
he deposits.
GOV. ROBERTS ADDRESS.
After the conclusion of the ceremonies,
music by the band followed, and then |
Gov. Roberts read the following address:
ADDRESS OF GOV, o. M. ROBERTS.
Mr.. President and gentlemen of the Bonrd of /
Regents OF The University, and fellow citizens
of Texas:
lay to participate in the ceremonies of |
aging the corner stone of the University
u Texas. In 0oing so we of this day and
generation are fulfilling the hopes OF the
ounders of The repnIlic of Texas; but
ew of whom bave lived to witness it.
We are also 1ultlling our obligations to
he young men aud women OF the present
hem the opportunity OF obtaining the
highest education at home. In laying
his foundation, by cementing together
)ur solid native stones, We are laying also
! more magnificent foundation of cement,
hat will bind together the affections and
aspirations of the Texas people in QUE
grand fabric of association, to remain one
md indivisible, the Lone Star State. On
his beautiful mound there will come
oil
portions of the state-frcm the
lorth, from the east, from
he south and the west. Here they will
De joined together in drinking from the
pure fountains of learning and science
hat will ft them for the higher walks OF
lie. Texas will no longer have to import
skill and talent from abroad. Here In the
emulation for excellence in learning. they
will also learn to know, respect and love
each other, and thereby they will form a
)and of union, linksd together from
generation to generation down through
lime. Here together they will form and
model distinctive character-a Texas
from them will be
,pread all over the state, elevat-
will stand in full view of the
;apitol ofthe state. now soon to be built,
with such grand proportions aud splendor
II will fitly represent the vast extent and
wealth OF Texas; and casting their vision
lrOund upon the mountains TO the ives
Ipon the great plains to the north and
,ast, and TO the valley of the ColoI ado
he beautiful and extended scene
before them readily grasp in their imagi.
nations the whole of Texas as IL Is, with
Is vast and various resources. This con.
,eption must elevate them to an apprecia-
ion OF the duty that will rest upon them,
# taking the lead in developing this
avored country into q great, prosperous
md enlightened state. Ore and all OF
hem will mentally say, this 10 my home,
ny country; and will be inspired with
he landable ambition TO participate In
he work that will make IL truly great.
Our organic law says it sh all be a uni
'ersity OF the frat class. Much has been
lone TO make 1t so. Be 1t the labor OF
owe and the untiring effort of every lover ,
Il learning and science, and Of every
'atriot, who loves Texas, to make it so
Those who have provided the end0w-
nents for this institution are entitled TO
asting gratitude as benefactOrs. We,
III of us, who have contributed in any
Iegree to bring about the event of this .
lay may congratulate ourselves, as CO.
workers In their patriotic design. Who
low will be foremost in the struggle to /;
ecure the full attainment of Its elevation ,
o the first ~ X as a seat Of learning? 1t
aDnOt be Il the people of this gre 4
tate will allow 1t to be anything below
rst-class. They have ample me ans. and {
will sooner or later fuldll the require !
nent In the constitution OF making IL
university. It should be ,
one now We may rest assured OF this
rom the fact that its accomplishment, In
ONE shape or other, has been fostered in
very stage of our history. The men who
the independence of Texas had !
biIitfes and Of broad practical views, and |
lany OF them were well educated. They ,