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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...order to make such a choice it is particularly important to have clear ideas of the manner in which all knowledge is divided or classified, and of the value and applications of the different branches, together with the general character of each, and their mutual relations. For the want of such knowledge the student is often left almost entirely in the dark as to what studies it is best for him to elect, and, basing his choice on various insufficient grounds, or leaving it to chance, he often regrets it afterwards when its wisdom is brought to the test...
...then, can we not have a course of lectures to supply this want? Something of the kind seems to be almost a necessary supplement of the elective system; and it appears that formerly some attempt was made to supply it. Seven years ago the President of this College gave two courses of lectures, - one, during the first term, to the Freshman class, on the subject of "Integral Education"; the other, during the second term, to the Senior Class, on the "Mutual Relations of the Sciences." These subjects seem to indicate the scope of the instruction desired, and, if made...
Such an organization would probably be impracticable; and even if it were formed, its advantage would be questionable. What we want and need is, not the ability to criticise the characters and actions of the politicians of the moment, which can be easily obtained by paying a decent amount of attention to the columns of a daily paper; it is a familiarity with the fundamental principles of political economy, and, above all, with the Constitution of the United States. Every citizen cannot be expected to be a profound statesman, but every citizen can be, and is expected to be, able...
...want a pack of visiting or call cards, neatly encased, either white, rose, lavender, stone, canary, or Nile green, call at the Gazette office. We have the only rep cards (five tints) in the city, and offer them at the same price as the plain tints...
...have such a darling muff. Want one that is not a muff, you know. - Nelly...