Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-12-10


adapted, and important TO be secured, for the pur-
poses of an Observatory, whenever the future adj
vance of circumstances may render such an estab-
ii-iifneat desirable the other of IO7 S-lOth acres
made up OF several small purchases, which const-
tnte the site Of the University itself Betwee
these is parcel OF 1872 acres, which, besides the
consolidation of these possessions, and other and
gre,t convenences offered by it, lies in the way of
the water necessary for the supply of the establish
ment, which is brought IN pipes, through it from
the high lands to the site of the University From
the benefit of this communication we were liable TO
De cut oil, at any moment, by the owner of this
parcel of lands. 1t was lately offered tou-, and
at price thought reasonable, wit, at s 50 the
acre We had several years ago, paid 5 10 for
the parcel adjacent one side and 5 100 the acr.
had been Civ en- by an intiy idal for larues parcel
adjacent on another side The consideration that
ihe purchaser would far lessen the funds for fin
ishng the Ro,unda, called certainly for serious he
station. But, the supply OF water, indispensable
Tor the establishments the rrevoca6e loss of it, if
sold 10 individuals in lots, proposed by the pro-
i'retor, made it, in our view, an over-ruling duty
10 secure the University against so irreparabie an
injury, and we concluded the purchase. This now
gives to the institution a tract of nearly leo acres !;
beyond the limits OF which it has nothing to de-
size.
The last Report stated that, in addition to the
sum OF > 1880 l-2 which had been paid or pro-
there were still remaining, of the general funds,
sum OF about s 81 ,00p applicable to that building ;
that this sum, although not sufficient 10 finish it,
would put II into 4 state of safety, and of some
uses, until other ard pressing objects should
have been accomplished. |, has been indispensable
10 nnish the circular room, destined for the recei-
ZION oil the books, because, deposited in their
places, the removing them for any finishing which
might be lett TO be done hereafter, would be mad
lnssib,e. That has therefore beea carried ac-
lively, and will be ready in time for the
reception of the books. The other apartments of
Indispensable use were, two for Chemical Labo-
ratory, one for MUSEUM OF Natural History, and
one for Examinations for accessory schools, and
other associated purposes. An additional building
TOO, for Anatomical Dssections, and other kin
drcl uses, was become necessary. We endel-
voring put Them into bare for use, although
with so,nc jeopardy 10 the Competence OF the
fI.ls
On representations to the General Government
of the interest which the Legislature OF Virginia bad
given Ia their University in certain claims then de
pending between them, OF the great disadvantages
under which that Institution iabour, without
the books and apparatus which this donation was 10
supply, that Government did not hesitate aid ;
with advance, on account, OF such sum
might cover that given TO the University. y
Catalogue of books for the Library was thereupon
prepared, Agent employed 10 purchase them
wherever they could be obtained cheapest and best,
and sum Of SIS, 000, Tor this purpose, placed
at his disposal. A previous sum OF S7G77 8 had
been advanced by the general fund.- for the purchase
of books, and apparatus OF immediate necessity:
And a sum of $4,000 appropriated, on loan, towards
preparing the room in the Rotunda destined for a
Library, making together $Sl ,677 81. For the
purchase oil a Philosophical Apparatus, a of
$4,000 was deposited in London (having cost here
S6300,) list of the proper articles, and their
Lection and purchase committed TO a character
there highly qualified for the execution OF the
charge; aud another sum of $4,000 was deposited
in London (having cost here S3l57 SOY for the
acquisition Of articles necessary for the Anatomical
School, which with $500 paid for chemical appa-
raIus, and $2S9 So for transportation, and other
miscellaneous expences. amount to Sal ,924 SO,
leaving balance OF S,075 IL for deiraying in =
cidental expences which will be considerable A
good proportion of these articles are in hopes to
receive this auturnn and the residue in the ensuing
spring.-Some donations of mineral collections
have already been received Others destined for the
University are known OF, and 1t is believed we
shall, in this way, be supplied sufficiently for all
the purposes OF education. Much too may be
expected from the future industry of the Alumni
themselves OF the University, when they shall have
entered on the active business ofifc.
The receipts by the Collector of arrearages of
subscriptions, since the date of our last Report
have amounted to S2734 50, and The balance still
10 be expected is $4,306 So l-2, leaving sum of
Sl.5OO desperate as Is believed.
The accounts for the receipts, disbursements, and
funds on hand for the year ending with the late
mon ia of September, rendered by the Bursar and
Proctor, given with this Report as is required
by law. TH JEFFERSON, Rector.