The Sun.
London, England, 1848-10-12 00:00:00

HUNGARY.

The position of Jellachich, since his defeat by the
Hungarians, is desperate. The whole of the Magyar
population have risen in his rear, have broken down
the bridges on the Drave, and thus cut off his re-
treat to Croatia. He has written to Vienna for
assistance, but his communications with Austria are
intercepted by the Hungarian forces, and an Austrian
General, who was consulted by the Minister of War
at Vienna on the subject of sending troops to the as-
sistance of the Ban, replied, " Were Jellachich
Napoleon, and his Croats Frenchmen, he could not
avoid annihilation."

Letters from Presburg of the 3d inst., published in
the Augsburg Gazette, state that —" The Danube is
blocked up here, and the bridge is closed against all
ships."

UNIVERSITY IN TELLIGEN CE.
THE NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR.
OXFORD, OCT. 7.—ln a Convocation holden this day
at twelve o'clock, a letter of nomination from his Grace
the Duke of Wellington, Chancellor of the University,
relative to the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor
in the room of the Rev. Dr. Symons, Warden of
Wadham College, whose term of office has expired,
was read by the Senior Proctor, the Rev. Mr. Andrews,
Fellow of Exeter College, and submitted to the approba-
tion of the House. The Rev. Frederic Charles Plumptre,
Doctor in Divinity, Master of University College, the
new Vice• Chancellor, was then sworn, and unani-
mously admitted into office in the usual manner,
the late Vice-Chancellor, in a Latin speech, having
previously briefly touched upon the leading events of
his period of government, and alluded to the eminent
qualities of his successor. The Warden of Wadham,
the Rector of Exeter, the Rector of Lincoln, and
the President of St. John's were then appoitited Pro-
Vice-Chancellors by the Vice-Chancellor, to exercise
his power in case of his illness or necessary absence
from the University. Dr. Plumptre, in taking office, in
a Latin speech, which was listened to with attention and
interest, praised Dr. Symons for the solidity of judg-
ment,stedfastness of purpose, and courtesy of demeanour,
which had characterised his proceedings during his en-
tire period of office.
OXFORD, OCT. 10.—In a Congregation, holden this
morning, being the first day of Michaelmas term, the
following degrees were conferred, viz.:—
MASTER OF ARTS.—Goldwyn Smith, Stowell Civil
Law Fellow, University College; Charles Churchill
Crakanthorp, Lincoln College; Robert Eton Batty,
Brasenose College, Grand Compounder; Frederick Strat-
ton Little, Trinity College.
BACHELOR OF ARTS.—Edward Dolman Scott, Oriel
College; Charles S. A. Dickinson, Worcester College;
James Clerk Roberts, Magdalen Hall.
At the same time the Rev. Dr. Bliss, Principal of St.
Mary Hall, and the Rev. John William Hughes, M.A.,
of Trinity College, were re-appointed clerks of the
market for the year ensuing.
Mr. Tuckwell, son of the late eminent surgeon of this
city, was this day admitted a scholar of New College, the
vacancy being caused by the death of Mr. Octavius Wal-
ford Holloway, Fellow of that society, which we noticed
last week.
Congregations will be holden for the purpose of
granting graces and conferring degrees on the following
days in the ensuing term, viz., Thursday, Oct. 19;
Thursday, Oct. 26 ; Thursday, Nov. 16 ; Thursday,
Nov. 23; Friday, Dec. 1; Thursday, Dec. 7; Monday,
Du. 18.
No person will on any account be admitted as a candi-
date for any degree whose name is not entered in the
book kept for that purpose at the Vice Chancellor's
house, on or before the day preceding the day of con-
gregation.
The Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History (the
Rev. R. Hussey) proposes to begin to read Eusebius's
History this term, and also to form a second class of
those who are advanced enough to begin the second year's
course.
These lectures are open to those persons who have
passed the B.A. examination ; and all who wish to
attend are requested to call on the Professor on Sa-
turday, the 21st instant, between twelve and two o'clock.
The Regius Professor of Pastoral Theology (1)r.
Ogilvie) intends to begin his course of lectures of the
Michaelmas term on Monday, the 23d of October. Such
members of the university as are qualified to become
scholars in theology, and are desirous of attending these
lectures, are requested to call upon the professor on Sa-
turday, the 21st of October, between the hours of eleven
and two o'clock.
CAMBRIDGE, OCT. 10.—UNIVERSITY OFFICERS .—At
a congregation held this day the undermentioned gen-
tlemen were appointed to fill the offices to which their
names are respectively attached :
PROCTORS.—The Rev. W. 11. Stokes, Caius College ;
the Rev. W. H. Edwards, Queen's College.
SCRUTATORS.—The Rev. N. J. Temple, Sidney Col-
lege ; the Rev. W. H. Bateson, St. John's College.
TAxons.—The Rev. S. R. Carter, Emmanuel College;
the Rev. J. H. Glover, Clare Hall.
MODERATORS.-The Rev. W. B. Hopkins, Catharine
Hall ; the Rev. Harvey Goodwin, Caius College.
AUDITORS.-The Master of Catherine Hall; the Rev.
Barnard Smith, Sr. Peter's College ; the Rev. James
Rickards, Sidney College.
At the same congregation the following degrees were
conferred :
LICENTIATE IN MEDICINE.—IIt nry Goode, Pembroke
College. M.A.—Thomas James Roeke, Downing Col-
lege. B.A.—Thomas Bendyshe, King's College; Robert
Turnbull, St. John's College ; John Lyon, Queen's
College.
TRINITY COLLEGE.—The following gentlemen have
been this day declared to be the successful candidates at
the examination for fellowships at this College, just ter-
minated:—Third year—Pilkington Norris, Henry Wil-
braham. Second year—C. Evans, A. A. Vansittart.
First year—Alfred Barry.
PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.—MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR
1848.9.
MICHAELMAS TERM, 1848.—Monday,November 6 (an-
niversary); Monday, November 13; Monday, November
27; Monday, December 11.
LENT TERM, 1849.—Monday, February 12; Monday,
February 26; Monday, March 12.
EASTER TERM, 1849.—Monday, April 23; Monday,
May 7; Monday, May, 21.