CONTENTS. A great and true university the leading want of American education. The hindrances having mostly disappeared its realization should now Page. To lead in the development of new professions. To lead the world in original research and investigation. To constitute an impregnable bulwark of truth and freedom. II. REASONS WHY THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD FOUND SUCH A UNI- The nation only is equal to its proper endowment. The nation bound to complete its proudly styled American system of education by supplying the need it lacks. Only a national university could reasonably hope- To coördinate and thus directly strengthen and elevate the schools To be wholly free from sectarian bias. To promote in requisite degree the growth of patriotism in all sections. To become an effective means of promoting the growth of free institu- To meet the demands of learning upon this most powerful and pros- III. REASONS FOR FOUNDING SUCH UNIVERSITY AT WASHINGTON. Washington the only suitable spot under Federal jurisdiction. The place designated by the Father of his Country, who began its The most desirable of places for the residence of advanced students. The most democratic of cities in its social life. Most directly in touch with all portions of the country and all quarters Most in need of the influence of a national university upon the civil Unparalleled for its aggregation of material facilities. Has already a great constellation of scientists doing original work. Could thus be made what it ought to be, the intellectual center of the 3 IV. HISTORIC SUMMARY OF THE SUPPORT HITHERTO ACCORDED THE UNIVER- By members of the constitutional convention. By Washington and other Presidents of the United States. By Commissioners of the District of Columbia. By the National Educational Association and its committees. By patriotic and philanthropic organizations. By public journals and a multitude of eminent citizens. Why so much effort without more of visible result. V. REASONS FOR A RENEWAL OF EFFORT AT THE PRESENT TIME.. The need not only remains, but increases with the growth of the na- Appreciation of the need fast becoming a positive demand. No other great educational measure now in the way. Obligation of the Government increased by failure of the general edu- Present equal division of powers and responsibilities in Congress. Present condition of the country favorable. The present earnest efforts of two powerful churches for a true univer- The coming great anniversaries now offer a challenge the Nation can The greater demands and possible glories of the dawning century in That the Government of the United States establish and so endow a national university that, with the means and forces already avail- able, it may early become the leading university of the world. Such support from without as the enlightened sentiment of the coun- INDEX TO HISTORICAL SUMMARY. [The brackets indicate committal to institutions, national in scope, but not to a National University Adams, President C. K., Cornell University, address, 1888.. In Constitutional Convention Inaugural address, 1797 Adams, John Quincy, President of the United States, message, 1825. Of House committee, 1816.... Introduced by Mr. O'Neil, 1890 [Bashford, Rev. Dr., President O. W. University, address, 1892]. Bills to establish National University: Of Minister Barlow, offered by Mr. Logan, 1806 Of O. W. Wight, introduced by Senator Howe, 1892.. Of University Committee of National Educational Association, 1872... Blackmar, Prof. F. W., University of Kansas, report, 1890 108 44 51 68 67, 68 102 104 101 Caldwell, Dr. Charles B., Transylvania University, 1828 Carpenter, Senator Matthew Hale.. [Catholic University of America] 59 53 68 98-100 5 6 Chase, William H. INDEX TO HISTORICAL SUMMARY. Columbian Institute and College, appropriations for, 1823, 1832 Of House of Representatives, reports by, 1810, 1816, 1873.. Of Pan-Republic Congress, 1891.. Congress, memorials to: Of District Commissioners, 1796.. Of Samuel Blodget, 1803, 1805.. Appropriations by, to Columbian College and Institute, 1823, 1832. Connelly, Thomas C... Constitutional Convention, discussions in.. Cox, Dr. C. C .... Cranch, Judge William.. Cullom, Senator Shelby B., 1890 Custis, George Washington.... Cutbush, Edward.. [Dana, Prof. James] Davidson, James.. [Dean, Amos]... District Commissioners, memorial of, to Congress, 1796 Eaton, Gen. John, address, Cleveland, 1870.. Page. 64 52, 54 .48, 49, 68 65, 66 102 105 110 39 42, 43 54 64 27 64 52 105 46 52 55 46 55 39 66 Edmunds, Senator George F.: Introduction of bill by, 1890 102 Motion by, to continue select committee, with remarks, 1891.......... 105 Resolution by, with appointment of committees of,1869, 1874. 64, 81 65, 66 Creation of permanent National University Committee by, [Gilmour, Rt. Rev. R., Catholic Bishop of Cleveland, 1889] Grant, Ulysses S., President of the United States, message, 1873. Harris, Dr. W. T., U. S. Commissioner of Education, address, Detroit, 1874.... 76 56 Haupert, Albert, in Ohio Educational Monthly, 1889.. 91 Page. H., G. G., in Science, 1886. 85 Hayes, Rutherford B., President of the United States, messages, 1877, '78.... 82, 83 Henry, Dr. Joseph, Smithsonian Institution Hill, Hon. Mark L., introduction of resolution by, 1819.. Holley, President Horace, Transylvania University [Hough, Prof. George W.]... House of Representatives: Address of, in response to President's message, 1790. Reports by committees of, 1810, 1816, 1873.. Howe, Senator Timothy O.: Aid in preparation of bill Introduction of bill by, 1872. Hoyt, John W.: Government report of, 1867 Addresses, Trenton, Detroit, Washington, 1869, 1874, 1891 Conferences at various places during 1875, 1876, 1884, 1885.. Offer of resolutions by, Pan-Republic Congress, 1891.. Leaflet, with correspondence, 1891 Human Freedom League, resolution by, 1891 [Hurst, Bishop John F., Chancellor American University] Ingalls, Senator John J. 71 .56, 68, 112 52 103 53 58 31 48, 50, 68 68, 73 68 63 . 63, 80, 111 64 65, 66 67, 68 82 110 111 109 106 68 Jackson, Andrew, President of the United States, approval of bill by, 1832....... Letters to Washington and Gallatin, 1795, 1806 Johnson, Hon. Samuel, in Constitutional Convention Journal of Education, indorsement by, 1881. Kennedy, Rev. Dr Lamar, Secretary L. Q. C., report, 1885. Law, Thomas Logan, Hon. Mr., introduction of bill by, 1806 MacArthur, Judge Arthur, chancellor of National University Madison, James, President of the United States: In Constitutional Convention As indorser of memorial, 1796.. As chairman of committee of House of Representatives, 1796.... Mason, Dr. Otis T., letter and lecture, 1889, '90.. Mayo, Rev. Dr. A. D.. [McCabe, Rev. Dr. Charles, address, 1892.] McCosh, President James, Princeton College, Detroit, 1869. McWilliams, Dr. Alexander.. Meigs, Dr. Josiah Memorials to Congress: Of District Commissioners, 1796.. Of Samuel Blodget, 1803, 1805 Mitchell, Prof. O. M Mitchell, Hon. Samuel, as chairman of committec, 1810.. |