This address was delivered to the alumni of the University of Alabama in 1850. It offers a fascinating look at the state of education in America at the time, as well as insights into the challenges faced by the university and its graduates. With powerful rhetoric and thoughtful analysis, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in higher education.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.