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miiul, and, after rending tho criticism of
tlio Oollcyian, wo made careful cxamini'
tion, and nnicli to our surprise and regret
found it too true to pass tlio matter by
without a few woids; and were it not for
the good of tlio paper, the welfare of the
students, and the reputation of the Uni
versity, gladly would wo let tho matter
drop, trusting that a new departure would
be made from a path so dangerous and
dishonorable. Hut' the matter is one of
no minor significance, and as wo said
before, one upon which the reputation of
the University, as well as its paper, is at
stake.
Tlio person who would attempt to build
up a reputation upon anotuur person's
worth, mak'3 u sad error. Ho not only is
guilty of an act both base and unprin
cipled, but is heaping upon liinibolf the
scorn and contempt of all around him,
placing one in a more piecarious con
dition, causing more exertion to cast oil'
tho burden of scorn and contempt than It
would have cost to build up a reputation
by one's own talent and honest toiling.
There is nothing to be more despised than
the literary thief. It is a species of theft,
requiring far more skill and secrecy than
tho common theft, and tho act is just as
despicable. We speak plainly, and if any
of the students have been guilty of this
act of plagiarism, we tru.st they will turn
their steps from the polluted path, and
free themselves from a practice so con
laminating and dangerous. 'Tis true, the
plagiarist can ply his vocation with little
competition, but sooner or later it totini
nates in his Inevitable destruction. 'Tis
fur belter to produce something, although
not glittering with literary culture and
polished attainments, and call it your
own, than sutler the harrowing thought
that you are a plagiarist. If tho practice
must bo continued, wo sincerely trust the
columns of tho Student will not bo used
ns u means for tho elevation of ono more
to bo despised than honored.
SUNDRY TOPICS.
Dr. Dio Lewis, of Huston, paid a visit
to tho University upon tho lilth of tho
present month, and, through tho kindness
of tho faculty, tho first hour's recitations
wore dispensed with, giving tlio time for
a short addrosi from tho Dr. Health was
the Doctor's theme and was exceedingly
interesting. Many valuable suggestions
were given, and would wo only leave off
our sluggish habits, our dress, so detri
mental to health, adopting something
more beneficial to the body, we would all,
no doubt, live longer and faro bettor. Tho
l). told us what horrid creatures tho girls
wore. "Vo had no idea they were so
awful, and sineerly hope they will follow
the suggestions given, and let their noses
grow as long as they will, and bear in
mind that it is only necessary to keep tho
chin against the neck to become beauti
ful and queenly. Feel like a barn door
are not to be laughed at, and are necessa
ry to hold tho brai1: of tho student iu
equilibrium. .Wo hope Sir. Lewis will
visit us again at no distant day, for, wo
feel that tho cause is commendable, and
(without any disrespect to tho young la
dies,) the field is broad and the work of
vast importance.
At tho sociable given by tho societies
during tho month, in accordance with a
long established custom, wo noticed flint
only ono professor honored the occasion
with his company, while tho privilege of
having a sociable was about to bo denied.
This should not bo! These sociables aro
on tho whole very enjoyable affairs, their
object being to bring the students togeth
er, and to become acquainted with one
another, and spend a low pleasant hours
away from tho monotonous routine of col
lego life. Wo would suggest tho proprie
ty of tho professors, on another such occa
casion, to exert their endeavors to como
and got acquainted with tho students
away from 'tho class rooms, nnd when
brought in contact with thorn, not treat
them as mere strangers.
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