The National tribune., 1886-06-10

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WESTERN COLLEGES.
FRIENDS OF THE CLUR. II has been some time
since have written letter 10 the &C. yet can
truly say have loei Of nay oid-time interest
in IT, and IT. by chance this letter escapes the waste
basket, would be glad TO greet my old friends
once more Thinking perhaps, great many OF
the friends of the Club college students, de-
sire To speak briefly OF the college which am at
tending Cornell College is the name of the school,
situated IN Mt. Vernon, Iowa. IS miles east of the
city 81 Cedar Rapids. ieel proud of the school,
and think u h Of the finest colleges m The West
There are tive buildings now-the chapel building,
which IL built OF stone, being handsome building.
ornamented with tower lao feet high, having n
stairway Oil the way 10 the top. Prom the top OF
this tower is a handsome view of the surrounding
country. For miles and miles may be seen beauti,
fu valleys while at the foot OF the tower Is nestled
the quiet little town of Mt Vernon enjoy my coll
lege life very much but still, while the path is
adorned with roses Il is also strewn with thorns.
and one soon awakens 20 the stern realization that
all is not joy in college life. viii be pleased
10 hear from any OF the members OF the Club who
areattending college, Ernest l.. Gates MI Vernon,
Iowa
TRUTH AND FICTION.
FRIENDS OF THE CLUB; In a recent issue OF THE
TRIBUNE noticed article on Truth and Fic-
ton" by young lady, and with your permission
allow son Of a veteran to add q few lines In her
behalf
The events recorded in history In nearly their
entire vocabulary present picture which possesses
little influence In forming desire for its reproduc-
ton.
The human mind In its alienation from Cts true
source has become blinded by following the dictates
of It's will, and instrumental in producing those
conditions which have rendered facts in most of
their aspects distaseful 20 the better sentiment Of
those engaged in their narration
AS true history affords little scope for moral or
stern realities possess few destinations TO allure the
mind. the temptation 10 evade the domain OF truth
becomes well-ngh irresistible.
As the true province of fiction IL In the elucida-
ton of facts and when confined within its proper
sphere Is legitimate means Of communicating
ideas, it becomes detrimental TO truth when al
a. nfFrnl n
The Inducements to the production Of fictitious
literature aside from those of pecunisry nature.
are ambition to gain public notOriety and a desire
10 render service to a popular taste.
Whatever may be urged In favor or the moral
influence Of fiction, Il cannot be denied thai II
reads sharply upon the heels Of truth and Jostles
ii rudely aside.
. Better the history which contains a stratum OF
truth, though il he garnshed with falsehood as 10
affords mental occupation in deducng and arrang-
ing ts facts than those 1eigned productions which
lead TO the indulgence Of carna appettes, and leave
The tendency Of fictitious literature TO degen-
eracy and iis prooeness 10 the creation Of immoral
tastes, should act powerful incentive TO still
wider dissemination Of truth in counteracting its
balefu influence,
It's power to dcbauch the mind and create a grow
ing desire for the qualification OF the haser passions
scarcely less 10 he deprecated than its almost
universal adoption la its less objectionable forms,
az the mental pabulum OF the rising generation.
The rapid strides Of science are fast dispellinR
a the mists OF mythology and superstition; doing
much IN correcting the mistakes OF former history
aspects and more subservent TO the cause of truth
The promises Of the future in the creation Of a
. more refined sentiment in society and a higher
moral standard. rendering fictitious literature
less powerful ~ divert the mind from the contena-
plati0ns Of actual occurrences.
Moral fiction, though Il invades the nursery and
the sanctuary. has natural tendency 10 degener-
ate aud seek channels Of thought which lead 10 q
desire for the qualification and production of Itera-
ture which vitiates The mind and panders to its
, natural depravify.
, The development Of more liberal ideas Is giving
fresh impetus 20 the dissemination OF pure litera-
ture and an increasing relish Cor its perusal-
The progress of enlightenment Ii bringing the
masses by slow degrees TO better understanding
OF their condition and gradually creating desire
for It's improvement. IL has an increasing ten.
deney 90 render truth more attractive, and 70 con-
fine fiction within its proper hmits.-Hoyt W
Shutters, Ellington. n. Y.
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date:
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1871.
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! Anthony Wayne, from April. 1872. to December
> 1856.
James wilkinson. from December, 1876, TO July
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Henry Dearborn. from january. Isl2. 20 June
1915.
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: 1871.
winfield Scott. from June. lsll, 10 November
: George B. Mcclellan. from November. 1861, u
. Henry W. HaIleck, from July. 1862. to March
1854
: Ulysses s. Grant, from March, 1864, to March
William T. sherman. from March, ls69, TO hi
D retirement
. Philip H. sheridan. present commander.
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