Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-15

and concatng, yet energetic conduct towards their
classes; the, have nothing to fear either from the
verdict ofthe Students, or Iol that of telli-
gent community. As yet, they have had nothing
but difficulty 10 encounter. Adjective apparatus;
an incomplete library; want OF time and means of
compiling and diges,ing such a course of lectures
as shall become them and the magnificent lnsliiu-
ton over which they preside--ought all to be
brought into the estimate in forming opinion OF
their exerliohs, and OF the embellishments by which
they surrounded. Those from abroad fed
themselves in strange land. without knowledge
OF our habits, manners, opinions and prejudices TO
which. OF course, some attention must be pad, By
them. They have multiplicity OF domestic
rangements TO make, connected both with their
comfort and convenience, and climbing portion
of their time. all the necessary fixtures about the
buildings are not even yet compleied. They must
be superintendent in degree, by the Professors
Under all these unto,vaid circuustances.I confess
that am both surprised and sra,ilied at the success
of their exertions. The improvement of their
classes, the general good order and respect they
have been able TO maintain, are pledges OF what
may be expected from them hereafter. Whatever
dissatisfaction misgiving that may have existed
the minds of any of them, has been removed by the
determined energy and influence OF the Visitors. and
the honorable conduct OF the young men. To the
people of tile neighbouring country the state ought
to feel indebted for their kindness ana hospitality
both 10 the Professors and Students
Besides these arrangements, there is another regu-
lation, which is calculated 10 rouse the students
more completely. Each class is rigidy examined
in public olice week; so that the young men must
attend TO the course of their studies in crder ha,
they may appear with credit in the eyes ofthe Pro-
fessors OF their ellowstudents and OF such stran-
gers present at the Examinations. By this
course the grade Of each young iaaii = tnents is
soon publicly known in the Instr ition and in the
surrounding country. If there be le least spark of
ambition Ill their minds, the apprehension OF being
thought ignorant inert will animate them o al
tention. In aid of this regulation, each Professor
calls the names OF his Class before his lecture
commences, and notes the absentees. At the end
oil each month, printed letter is sent to the Parents
aud Guardians fall the young men, stating the
number OF lectures, with the dates which each one
has failed 10 attend II student has attended every
lecture during the month, the information cominu-
nicsted is, - Nicer absent" The effect has al
ready been a salutary one \ young man, actuated
by grateful affections for his father breads the pa
rental reproof, and is melted to avoid it.
1t had been feared by many OF the friends of the
University, that its police and government would
MOI be energetic. Some of the Students had them
selves fallen into this and have suere ed by it,
But the deep interest taken in the subject by such
men Messrs. Jefferson and Madison, could not
fail TO have powerful influence; and tie conlnu-
nifty will In their conduct, the late occasion,
an earnest of the vigilance and energy of their
parental care over the Institution. With the de-
cisions of these iilustrous men, the public voice
will always concur. Their dspleasure, thus sus-
tanned, will not be lightly incurred; nor will regula-
tons emanating from such a source be either disre-
garded or condemned. As proof Of this the in
creased attention 10 their studies and circumspect
department of the Students since the Attn October
have attracted the particular notice of all who have
had any intercourse with them. The Visitors are
understood to be maturing plan for police govern
Inent, which is TO be submitted 10 the Legislature
next month.
The whole number of AUTHORIZATIONS is 1913
from the following States--Yirgnia los; Maryland
4; Louisiana 3; kentucky ?; Georgia /; Tennessee
!; North Carolina /; Pennsylv 1; District of
Columbia / England /. There have been four
explosions, and one death; leaving at present is
II is pretty we'll ascerianed that the number Of Stu
dents at the next COURSE commencing in February
will be greater than can be accommodated by the
institution for want of doImitorles. AS the young
men will be received in the order in which they come
the exclusions 1t there be any, will fall on those
who last arrive. One-thd OF the young men at the
next will come, it said, from other states
if a Judgment may be formed from the number by
whom application and enquiries made The
books 10 compose the library are constantly arTiv-
ing--about $500 volumes have been received; and
the number sent for will make the library a.
complete any in the Union. A great many
presents have been made to the Institution of vaua
bic aud rare books, cuTIosities, sc. Mr. Jefferson
has taken down. from his own hall, the numer-
Gus curosilies which he had collected and which had
been 10 him from other countries in the course
of his long AID distinguished Lille, and presented
them to the University One large room in the
Rotunda is Appropriated 5 a Museum, and the
collection of curiosties, when properly arranged,
will be extremely interesting.