An Address Delivered Before the Euphemian

<p>This is a reproduction of An Address Delivered Before the Euphemian a speech given by Samuel McGowan in 1855. This address offers a glimpse into the intellectual and social concerns of the time reflecting the values and ideals prevalent among educated circles in the mid-19th century United States. McGowan's oration provides insights into the prevailing attitudes toward education civic responsibility and the role of individuals within society.</p><p>The Euphemian Society likely a collegiate literary or debate society served as a forum for students to hone their rhetorical skills and engage in intellectual discourse. This address captures the essence of such gatherings showcasing the eloquence and erudition expected of speakers. The text remains valuable for historians and scholars interested in understanding the intellectual landscape of antebellum America and the development of oratorical traditions.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p>