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You are collected from various
& distant parts of our country. Here
you are imbibing those principles
& forming ^{& laying up} those habits ^{persons of knowledge}whch are to
have ^a [?] influence through
your futurelives.-- These you
will carry with you when you
return to your parents & friends.
These will abide with you ^{& direct & assist you} while
you act the parts assigned you
by Providence the stage of
life. How necessary is it then
that your ^early principles & habits
be sound & correct & that you
diligently improve your time &
advantages in deep & broad
the foundation for future
advancement in useful learning?
When you shall arrive to manhood
should you be spared to
that age, & shall take an