UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.
By Editor
WE do not deal much with local matters, but the University of our State is of such importance that it may at any time demand a notice. It has passed under a heavy cloud, from which all its friends would be glad to see it emerge; but very few, so far as we know, are sanguine that they will soon be gratified in this respect. It is generally conceded that there is a "University Ring," thus placing it on a level with most matters of mere speculation in California. The management of the Board of Regents is most unfortunate—such as to show conclusively that some of the Regents are not well fitted to fill an office of such importance. Electing a man to the presidency who has no reputation as an educator, and of no experience except as an ordinary teacher, was enough of itself to lower the reputation of the institution. Other moves seem to be equally unfortunate. Let the very best be done henceforth and it will take years for the University which has been the pride of the State, to recover from the blow which it has received. If some of the Regents had a proper sense of their responsibility they would yield to the force of popular feeling, and either resign, or put away all personal ambitions and "ring" preferences and labor solely for the benefit of the State and its school. We are happy to know that the ministry of the large denominations, who have so great interest in the cause of education, have caused their voice to be heard on this occasion.