An address delivered before the Philomathean Society of the University of Pennsylvania : July 26, 1826 / by George B. Wood.

  • George Bacon Wood
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1826
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Credit: An address delivered before the Philomathean Society of the University of Pennsylvania : July 26, 1826 / by George B. Wood. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ducted, upon correct principles; for institutions of this nature, when badly organized, seldom outlive the first warmth of zeal which created them; and when directed to improper ends, or productive, by mismanagement, of injurious consequences, are liable to be suppressed by the college authorities. Since the period of its origin, the society has, on several occasions, presented itself to the public notice of its friends. Generally, its exhibitions have consisted of essays in oratory by its junior members; but in the past year it was determined that the anniversary should be celebrated by the delivery of an address, by some individual to be appointed for the purpose; and the same plan has been adopted for the present occasion. I need not mention that to professor Keat- ing belongs the honour of having first united the suf- frages of the society in his favour; an honour due as well to his literary and scientific attainments, as to the public spirit which he has exhibited in the promotion of objects of general utility. For my own election to the same office, I am indebted, perhaps, to that partiality with which the individuals of any associa- tion regard those, who were among its earliest mem- bers, and most zealous supporters. As the subject of this anniversary address, I know of nothing which has stronger claims on the notice of the speaker, or can more appropriately engage the attention of the audience, than the affairs of the col- lege, under the auspices of which the society, whose origin we commemorate, was instituted, and by the favour of which it continues to be fostered and sup- ported. A short history of this seminary, with an account of its present condition and prospects, cannot be unacceptable to those who, as citizens of Phila- delphia, must feel a deep interest in whatever affects, even in a remote degree, its welfare and reputation. The University of Pennsylvania embraces three
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