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You will naturally expect, however, and the occasion itself would seem to demand, that I should take up some topic which has a direct and immediate bearing on the Objects which this institution and those of a kindred nature are seeking to accomplish. Moreover, the air is rife just now with discussions of questions pertaining to education. The most eminent thinkers both in this country and in Europe, are giving profound attention to this subject, which is perhaps as vitally related as any other to the civilization and progress of humanity. On either side of the water theories are advanced which touch not only the methods and Objects, but may I not say, the kind and quality of intellectual culture. If we trusted alone to certain prominent, but, I believe, superficial signs we might conclude that a revolution impends in relation to nearly every kind of teaching both primary and academic. It can scarcely be, however, that the world is ready for such sweeping changes.
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