Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-01-20

years, if not for ycrn--Can those sworn .o,
scent'ousy Jeopardze the very existence of the inst
tuon, by an attempt merely To improves its conition
DO they think the Legislature will consent m ,n,c
any enactment the subject unless they are hermit
ted by all those interested, TO conrouI the institution
hereafter as they may think proper; and although the
name oil the college may remain unatrred when il
shall be governed by law instead of the charter will
IN TACT be the same institution Indeed would not the
Legislature require that the funds should be thrown
mo The treasury Of the state that they might be an
proprated IN the manner that might be DEEMED mos,
useful IN urthefance of their general system of edu
cation: And tins, II IS 10 be apprehcndod would not
oe oy establishing an university at Richmond
u does seem to me that the consequences 20 which
these gentlemen must arrive by there perseverin eff
or's are Too obvions to escape their notice. and that
conuuued perseverance, IN the matter is as obyiDusly
incompatible with their duties But the majority seem
10 disregard entmely the opinion OF respectable min
ority OF TIER own body, the decision O: Tic General
Assembly and all the probable consequences OF eir
perseverance, Indeed they have separated hc:yse Ives
entirely from the Of their BODY and from the IN
'cres' and welfare of the Institutions except SO far as
thcy may accord with their anxious desire for removal
II ''ey cannot reconcile it to themselves 80 conform
10 state OF thugs Which they cannot alter and 10 do
ir "e@t 10 promote the interests of " Ham & Mary
under eN's1ng circumstances they unwilling TO do
lheir duty, and they should resign without hesitation
ihcir places might he supplied by those who would do
tuer duy under every state OF things, and who might
cc1c be relied While there cx isis two PARTIES
III Tue ncoy OF visitors, and total want uf union and
Whi never be energetic, vigorous and persever.ng:
'e} VIII DC, rs OF late, weak vaclaug. useless cha
raccised by want OF sincerity aud actually periciuus
10 the institution. Should time hereafter permit |
may do myself the honour to address few observations
10 that sapent philosopher who Processes 10 disregard
me opinion OF the world, and in his conduct gives such
convincing evidence of the sincerity of hIs prutc
will sec whether that gentleman can soar upon the
wings OF his philosophy To such boundlcss height that
ne carnot be reached BY the shafts of public censurc
}c'ore this matter is finally settled, lie NAV be well
assured, that enough shall be made known of his act
ings and doings in t'c character of president Sc 10
c%cnGe HIM from all ptccns oi.s 10 an cxpcccl ptcs
dency IN Richmond univtteity.H
a CHi<0 IF williamsburg.
1t IS said, occasion he regretted the faculty.
could 90" i'ct corporal punishment Il STUDENT whose
youth ana "nnnutve he seemed think rlins
Ell strong argument in favor If procedure ci under
Such circumstances might be- surpassed produce almost
" magical miiurnce. Indeed Doctor is great d.
Nocafc ln TIE switch, TO which he ascrhrs nagicnI
influence AN expression of which he very !ond See
smith on Government, the right Of nIruc' ION. - 81
t" he observed, that lie attended the cnnyo-
cations to give any information required Nhe the prc-
seAt had seai his brother professors had no right to be
present.
suppose tho paper printed on the nj ht Of the
II IN Ihis however is not material
|ldc ue'r resolution empowering the faculty TO apply
TO the Legislature for a removal
NJ the time That Il llege ncd. as conceive 81,
much injury from the tyrannical course at the faculty. the
present Tnic>Sos Of Law and chemistry were not lnei:er.
81 the faculty, and Dr.. 6. cne vote as professor and
Il casting vote president.