The Sun.
London, England, 1858-02-03 00:00:00

IVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD, FEB. 2.
In a Convocation field this day, at two o'clock, the
statute regulating tha Craven Scholarships received the
assent of the ;louse.

The following gentlemen were nominated by the
Proctors to be the delegates for carrying the address to
the Queen on the Princess Royal's marriage
The Master of University, D.D.
The Prov,st of Worcester. D.D.
The Rector of Exeter, D.D.
The Subdean of Christchurch, D.D.
The Warder of Merton, D.C.L.
The Principal of Magdalen Hall, D.C.L.
Dr. Acland, All Souls, M.D.
Dr. Jackson, New College, M.D.
Rev. 11. 0. Coati, Corpusi, M.A.
Rev. A. W. Hadrian, Trinity, KA.
Rev. J. Cooper, Wadham, M.A.
Rev. H. Moberley, New, M,A.
In a Congregation held immediately afterwards the
statute fixing the legal commencement and close of term
was submitted and passed.
The form of statute uraing the Aldricbian Professor-
ship of Medicine with the Regius Professorship was read
and promulgated. No speaking took place.
The form of statute fixing a different time for the
examinaticn before moderators, and placing private
tutors in the schools upon the same footing With exa-
miners from the same Coll ,ge or Hail with a candidate,
was then promulgated.
Mr. ROGERS, of Magdalen Hall, objected to the dis-
qualification being extended to those who have given
private instruc(ion within the space of two years. He
ihoueht the space of one y:ar would be fully sufficient.
He wished to know whether it was proposed to take any
steps for the purpose of punishing those who were found
copying in the schools, and for preventing the practice
in future.
The VICE-CHANCELLOR ruled that this question was
out of order, not being relevant to the statute under
discu,sion.

Mr. FOWLER, of Lincoln, wished the disqualification
to be further extended, but would be satisfied with Mr.
llo4ers's lirnitttti in as to time. He moved an amend-
ment to the effe.lt that "No private or college tutor
who bad given instruction to a candidate for a year
previous to the exarntnation should take any part in
examining such candidate, or be entitled to vote upon
his class."
Mr. MA.NSRL, of St. John's, pointed out certain
practical difficulties which would arise from the adope
Lion of the proposed statute, and in a still greater degree
from the adoption of the amendment,
Professor NEATE thought that at present the examine•
Lions were in an unsatisfactory state. He desired to see
a well-paid body of examiners, herding an intamediate
position between the professors and the college tutors,
on the latter of whom he made some reflPctions.
The MASTER of BALIOL (Dr Scott) mentioned that
he statut6 was brought forward in its present form as
being all that Congregation had approved of the general
Examination Statute brought forward two terms ago.
Professor CONINGTON saw great difficulties both in
forbidding aiid in allowing private tutors to examine
,heir pupils. He had formerly voted for the clause under
the impression that it prevented college and private
tutors from voting. He thought it would be best that
they should not vote. He agreed with Professor Neate
that it was desirah:e to appoint a well-paid body of
examiners, who should neither be professors, college
tutors, nor private tutors during their term of office.
The JUNIOR PROCTOR observed that the effect of the

ste.'ute was to place private tutors on exactly the same
level of disqualification with college tutors. It might
perhaps be oestrable to increase that disqualification, as
Mr. Fo*ler's amendment proposed ; but the first step
was to put the two classes ou an equality. At present
the matter was not res. integra. They were taking up,
and carrying out the previously expressed wishes of Con-
gregation. He vindicated the college tutors from the
reflection.; of Professor Neate, and pointed out certain
objections to the appointment of such Shards of Exami-
ners as Professors Noate and Conington had reconr
mended.
Mr. ROGERS believed that some dissatisfaction always
attended the publication of a class-list, but it arose from
the opinions enter ained of candidates by those who had
not seen their papers.
Mr. DYKE, of Jesus, begged to suggest to the Heb-
domadal Council the propriety of reimposing the oath of
secrecy on examiners. It was in consequence of exami-
ners not observing proper secrecy that dissatisfaction
was felt.
Tne debate then terminated.
The 119 gins Professor of Divinity (Dr. Jacobson) pro•
poses to begin a course of public lectures on Monday, the
15th Feb., at 12 o'c'ock, at Christ Church. These
lectures are intended for Students of Divinity who hail
passed their examination for the degree of B.A. in the
Literati Humaniores. Schoo!. The Professor re-quests
those who desire to attend to deliver in their names to
him, with a written recommendation, either from the
Governor of their College or from their tutor, on Satur'
day, the 13th Feb.
The following notice has been issued :
" Members of Convocation are informed that eopillg
of a communication, elated 28, 1858, from the Mayor and
Sheriff, and other members of the Town Council, to the
Vice-Chancellor, and of an answer sent thereto on Feb.
1, 1858, may be seen, together with cases and opiniong
on the Mayor's oath, in the Registrar'.-room.
"D. WILLIAMS, V:ce-Chancellor. :
" Del -gatee-room, Feb. 1."

CAMBRIDGE, FEB. 2.
The Vice-Chancellor has given notice that there will
be a Congregation on Saturday next, the 6th inst., at 11
o'clock, when an address of congratulation" to her
Majesty the Queen on the marriage of her Royal
Highness the Princess Royal to his Royal Highness
Prince Frederick William of Prussia will be read, and •
Grace, which has received the sanction of the Councils
will be offered to the Senate.