An introductory lecture delivered in the hall of the medical department of the St. Louis University, November 4th, 1845 / by M.L. Linton.

  • Linton, M. L. (Moses L.), 1808-1872.
Date:
1845
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Credit: An introductory lecture delivered in the hall of the medical department of the St. Louis University, November 4th, 1845 / by M.L. Linton. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    [20] should be apprised, not because I am particularly glad that they ar« Such. I would be as willing to see the school in the hands of Catho- lics as those of Protestants. The former have as much right to teach and talents for teaching as the latter, and the latter as the former. The question with me and with every honest man is and should be, not whether a teacher of science is a Jew or a Christian, a Catholic or a Protestant, Metho:list or Presbyterian, Episcopalian or Baptist, but whether or not he is a competent teacher. I feel confident that my au- dience is prepared to say with me, Away with religious prejudice in matters of science, and that this will be echoed ere long by the voice of the community. I would say to the Board of Trustees and to the friends and patrons of the institution—it must succeed. // A-zs succtr-hl—the living testi- monials are before us. It will grow witli the city's growth and strengthen with its strength. When you shall have passed from th* stage, it will be amongst the monuments that will perpetuate your mem- ory 5 your names will be garnered up as the treasures of its archives. It will be amongst the city's objects of pride, when her institutions of learning and beneficence shall be as l< thick as the autumnal leaves that strew the brooks in Vallombrosa ; when a thousand steamers shall an- chor in her harbor ; when the wonder struck and passing stranger shall point to her palace-like mansions on Forty-fifth street ; when her hun- dred church spires shall point to heaven ; and when the rapid cars of commerce from the shores of the Pacific shall pour into her ample lap the treasures of the East. I would say to my colleagues, who have toiled these three years in building up this institution, be not afraid of the ugly demon of bigotry; labor to build up your school, without descending to the infernal work of undermining- its rivals; stand to your posts ; rely on the good sense of your countrymen and the liberal spirit of your city; distrust not the power of truth nor the might of even-handed justice ; study hard; discharge faithfully your duties as teachers; show yourselves competent to maintain the high stations which you occupy, and succes» awaits you in life, and a fruition of posthumous lame, which St. Louis will cherishj in coming centuries, as a portion of her glorv.