Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-01-20

10 Professor. he shall be liable to any of the pun
i.hment minor or major.
When Professor knocks at the door Of stu
dent's room, any person being within and announ-
ces himself il shall be opened, on pain of a minor
or major punishment; and the Professor may, il
refused, have the door broken open; and the ex-
penses of repairs shall be levied on the students
within.
Habits of expense, or di-soluteness, dissipation
of profsne swearing. or OF playing at games OF
chance being obstructive to the acquisition OF SCI
epce by the student himself ard Injurious, by :
ample, to others, shall be subject to any Of the
punishments pr escrbed by the laws of the UnSer-
sity, a, the discretion Of the Faculty; and every
student " bo shall within the precincts introduce.
keep or use, any spriiuous or vinous liquors, or a
ny cards. dice or other implements OF gaming shall
be subject to the like punishment
Riotous, disordcrly, incorporate or indecent
conduct of any student shall be punished by in
terdction of q residence ~ Thin the precincts, or
by any of the major or minor punishmen's at the
discretion of the Faculty; and every occupant OF
dormitory permitting these offences therein, shall
be subject any minor punishment, at the discre-
iion OF the Faculty.
Offences coenizable by the laws OF the iand,
shall be left tC the cognizance OF the civil magis-
trate il claimed by him; otherwise, to the jadg
ment Of the Faculty. All Others, TO that of the
Faculty: and surh of these are not specially
Designated in the Enacments of the Visitors, may
be subjected by the Faculty to any of the punish
ments permitted by these Enactmen's.
All damage done to instruments, books, build
ings, or other property Of the University by any
student, shall be made good at his expense, and
wilful injury to any tree, shrub, or Other plant
within the precincts. shall be punished by fine not
exceeding ten dollars, at the discretion OF the Fa-
Guilty.
Intoxica,ion shall. for the first offence, be liza
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repetition of the offence, to any OF the maj pun
ishments.
No student shall appear out Of bis dormitory
masked or disguised in any manner whatever which
may render the recognition Of his person more diff
fcult, on pain of suspension or expulsion by the
Faculty Of Professors.
Any combination Of students to do sn unlawful
act, .hall subj.ci the offenders to any Of the pun
isbments, At the discretion Of the Faculty.
The youth of the country cannot learn too early
TO respect the laws. To evsde the process of the
courts necessary to the administration of justice.
is 4 high contemp, of these laws, and indicates a
deposition 10 characterization which requires the
decided repI ehension Of the Board.
Therefore, the Faculty will make known to the
students that The Visitor. strongly dissrprove
every attempt TO evade the process OF the Courts
ANY student, in any manner, evading the process
of The Courts shall be liable to any of the penal
ties prescribed by the Enactments of the Univer-
siy.
Every student engaged in duel or combat with
weapons, which may nfct death either by fight
ing, or sending accepting challenge to fight,
bearing such challenge or being second 10 either
of the principal in such duel or by being accessory
to such duel or challenge by aiding, assisting or
encouraging it, shall be liable to Instant expul
sion from the University, not remis-ibe by the
Faculty. And IL shall be the duty of the Proctor
to give information thereof to he civil authority
that the parties may be dealt with according to
Jaw.
II any SUDDEN be irregular, or making undue
proficiency in all his classes for more than month
after his parent guardian has been informed: or
if the Faculty satisfied that he is not fulfilling
the purpose for which he was sent to the ins,i,u
ton, and is not likely 10 fulfil them, and hi. pa.
rent or guardian shall not withdraw him after hav.
irg received timely notice eIeof:- the Faculiy
may dismiss him. But they shall not exercise thi.
power until they shall have the student writ,
ten information OF the obj, c,ons to his conduct
and have afforded him opportunity of explsna.
ton and defence. Their order of dismissal shall
assign the cause thereof, shall be communicated "a
the paren, or guardian, and LAID before the V,,i
tors at their next meeting.
Inaitendance on school, inaiiention to the exer-
cises prescribed, misbehaviour or indecotum i,
school. shall be subject to any of the minor pun-
ishm ents; and the Professor of the school NAV
singly reprove dismiss from the room during tn.
day.
No student shall make any festive entertainer,
within the precincts OF the University, nor contri.
butte TO, or be present al them there or elsewhere
but with the consent OF each OF the Professor.
whose school he attends, on pain of minor nun.
shment
The Faculty requested 10 make known 10
the students, that it is with great regret that some
breaches of order committed by the unworthy fe >.
who Turk among them unknown, render necessary
the extension to ALL oil processes sfl: citing 10 the
feelings of those who are conscious OF their o,yr
correctness, and who are above all participa ion in
those vicious Irregularities While the FENDER.
continue unknown, the larnish of their faults spread
itself over the worthy also, and confounds all in
common censure But that it is in their power 10
relieve themselves from the imputaions and painful
proceedings to which they ihe eby subjected in
lending their aid the Faculty on all occasions
wards detecting the real guilty. The Visitors are
aware thai prejudice prevails, too extensively
among the young, that IL is dishonorable to bear
witness one against ano'ber. While this prevails
and under the form of matter of conscience, they
have been unwilling TO authorize constraint and
have, therefore, in their regulations on this subject
INDUCED the error, hewever unfounded in reason s.
morality. But this loose principle in the ethics
OF School REPRESENTATIONS, is unworthy of mature
and regulated minds; and is accordingly condemns
e,i by the laws of their country, which IN offences
within their cognisance, compel those " no have a
knowledge Of fact, to declare il for The purposes
OF justice, and OF the general good and safety of So
cieiy. And certainly where wrong has been done,
ne " no knows and concesls the doer OF it, may be
himself an accomplish, and justly censurable as
such. II becomes, then, bu, act of justice to
themselves, that the innocent and the worthy should
throw of with disdsin all communion of character
with such offenders, should determine no longer 10
screen the irregular aud the vicious under The re-
spect of their cloak and to notify them by solemn
association for the purpose that they will co-ope-
rate with the Faculty in future, for the preserva.