Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-26

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reauon winch lac thus bears magniGcd in our perspec
I'VE OF ms real merit and qualifications? And will moi
ooe uehse medium OF private pque or prejudice SO re
tract 'ne rra"aiipS light of the understandings as to
turn II aside from the right line in which woud other
wise be regarded the well known quahCcotiors o
ner!torious objec2 That must know little of his
own nature; little knowledge indeed must lie derive
from the passing stream of events who does not give AN
affirmative reply TO the truth of these enquiries
ne retirement of DIR. Smith from the Chair of Pre-
snent ana Professor is no doubt theme OF cordial
ue'ght 10 the friends of William and Mary So long
as That wayward gentleman continued i'm despte Of
uehcacy and popular sentiments preside over the In
sution. SO long did IFS true friends entertain the most
gloomy lorebodings of its fate. But the "solid dark
ness which enveloped the prospects of our Collepe
mas been dispersed by the fortunate removal of its eat
opaque cause and IT is in your power gentlemen
no, only To restore this venerable Seminary m IFS Iost
ana reputation but TO render your names
ear 10 The lower country and posterity by the mag
hanimity OF your exertions in its behalf
Inc late re institution of Il Grammar ScI,onlua, ,,o
cosaeTed as one OF the enlightened steps which
could be adopted to effect tue restoration Of our Col
TOT me boys IN that school, from attachment and
usler Causes are TO be regarded, if may be allowed
as embryo students of the institution
How npoltic then, how passing strange was il fr in;
usuuais, possessed even of common understanding or
judgment. and whose Official duty il was to 40, -.
single eye 10 the welfare of the College thus TO render
themselves, by the Ill faed abolition of so impor,ant
not only enemies TO the institution but material
une"'s l" It's downfall. 'Fros Tyriusve mL nullc
niScrnine agetur" To you, gentlemen therefore do
IN common with the hole lower country offer un
ne shccrest uibute of gratitude for having brought
oach 10 he Institution those youthful minds which il
was eEs her delight TO instruct; minds destined per
maps, nj some future day. glow with the nroud dis
llhcuon oil ournng and shining lights, in the country
which gave them birth
In my humble apprehension, the spirit of vour char
Ter evidently requires that the President of w .,n
a MARY be clerical character such appears To hay
heen The opinion of all the collegiate authorities preyi
Gus 10 The unfortunate appointment of Dr. Smith. and
such too after deliberate examination of the charter
ITSELF Halter myself you will have no hesitation in
"'o"ihg' In your selection of President, then, re-
par 10 consult The genuine spirit of the charter under
"c" you ACT ana IN consulting that oracle, You i'll
al the siae time promote the interests OF our Sem
mary oy advancing TO the Chair gentleman distin.
auSeu Tor The fervor at his zeal in the cause of
Tehson; one who Literally gifted both by nature and
ny education, with all those endow cns calculated To
PaTt Gfniy 10 the office and reputation TO the Insti
n'lon. Nor Is II difficult, task 10 obtain among the
distinguished CLERGY OF cur country President of the
requisite qualifications. Our College rich in ito r..
sources from that circumstance alone advap
.dees' winch 'e'Y institutions able commando
fiavlng then, the faculty bestow the most liberal
salaries upon her officers, she has also RIGHT 10 de
aond from those appointed to legsate for her good
Professors The most GisfinguiShed in this country for
.eT at'ainnens IN the different walks of literature
ana science. Let me then, gentlemen, conure YOU
win zeal which, it is hoped, will not offend by no
means 70 separate the Political from the Moral Chair
as mas oeen suggested fear, by the cell spirit of in
tt"e dJdrouTafas but 10 concentrate i'm the person
OF your President both Moral and Political duties IF
me suggested separation of these branches ia Ike
P,ce' anu u ne your determination To
cal Professor, can you afford, without reducing The sa
lres OF The oeT PToessoIs can you, saw afford 10
enuow this new Prcessorshp with such ADVANTAGES as
10 uce gentlemen OF dis,ing talents to become
candidates Tor the appointment And if you cannot by
me advantages OF tile situation, tempt such characters
as "afSe l" appear competitors for the prize You NAV
as we'll IN niia hon of the Sby give The funds
OF The Institution 10 the winds. Better far better
would al he Tor orr unfortunate College still 10 heaye
and groan and struggle under the midnight pressnrc
o, lis JofMeF Alc"olS until collecting IFS whole life
hood at lie heart, it throw off at length by one con
vuisiye effort the uocatng load that oppresses il. f
the fcnds of the Institution III permit the establish
nent OF another Professor, could GU gentlemen make
more Iudcions application of those funds than in the
creation OF Prolessorshp of modern languaees7 So
great is the importance attached by me to KNOWLEDGE
OF the Spanish, French and Italian tongues that
would have them taught in Institutions even at The
expense of the Law Professorsi valuable as il both
tor the distinguished ability of the gentleman who fills
That department, and the nature of The object itself
Sut, gentlemen, there IS immediate necessjty for \
sacrifice of this kind Continue TO unite in the same
person tie Offices of President and Professor as tev
now exist; and If an adequate portion of the funds can
DE devoted to the endowment of Il new Professorship
call an individual TO the Chair who is capable of teach
ing two at least OF these languages. Raise then O
raise, our much abused, long suffering Institution
from IFS bed of languishment! Revive we beseech
you It's dropping bead The cordals can be admins
tered The remedies in your power
williamsburg, Sept. 1911, 1896 JUNIITS
DIED,
AZ John NJ Moody's in Hanover, on the 18th instant
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