Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-09-19

and pressing its feelings The talents that our
respected friend displayed in the University OF:
Fennsylvaoi,, are The cause Of the loss which we
are about TO experience. They could not he hid
en- under a hushol. When the ilustrious Jeller-
ON, as the best legacy he could beGucah 10 his
n'uve state and TO his country, established that o.
her University, whose foundation he laid in solid
marble, and whose excellent organization promises
Grafton ndsUccess if might have been that
tIe men mos; distinguished for talents and learning
through the United States would be intus;Iiously
>odght Tor to assist III rearing that august edhce.
Our Patterson was too much in view 10 escape un-
noticed lie was claimed by another branch OF
the great national family 10 which he belongs.
The University Of Pcnnsy ivaia regrc, the loss OF
their Vice Provost and will find difficult to supply
his place. His slht, we hope, will remain, and
we may indulge the expectation that his mantle
VIII fall on some equally Jealous for the ad-
vancement OF science, and equally capable for pro-
noting 1t. in the meantime the chair of Natu-
fhl Philosophy waits for his successor. The Phi
ioSophical Society, with whom he labourod Tor
twenty years, and who were 50 sensible OF his va
ue that they clece d him TO the chair OF their
wee President at an age ut VI hich such an honou,
had never yet been conferred OH the Academy of N
uIal Sciences, III which he was most active and
Jealous member; the Franklin Institute which, so
often listened TO the sounds of mis- eoquen, voice;
the Musical Fund Society, the deli ght and orna-
meni vi our city ,olwhch he was OF the founders
and which has prospered much under his atIspi-
ces, all will sensiby feel the void which his ah.
sence will leave in our literary and scientific cir
cIcS and lis numerous friends of all dc sciptions
{, OF whom but very small part congre gated
here aud To whom. his social qualities and the cx-
ceilencc Of his heart have endeated him. will long
regret the loss OF The pleasure which they have So
often enjoyed in his agreeable and instructive So
ciety. but man like Patterson dues not cxcli-
Sivcly belong TO particular city, or 10 part
cuiar state he belongs to the nation at large aud
an that point OF view shall still receive the be-
| nsht OF his talents and scientific iabours. lie will
TO, forget his friends when absent, nor will they for
| get hun, and begleave TO embody the sentiment
tlat viii constantly I'LL our minds in the form oil The
following toast, TO which / think all your hearts
will respond:
| Our much esteemed and respected guest, DIR.
Robert NJ Patierson.-Success TO all his underIak-
! inSs, and may he return home iraught with the
blessings Of the state OF Virginia, as he departs
| with those OF his native city.
This address was listened 10 with profound al
tcnon, and the health OF DIR. Patterson was drunk
with the warmest enthusiasm.
! Dr. Patterson then arose, and, in. a manner the
most touching, spoke to the following effect:
III II impossible Tor me, gentlemen, 10 express
the varied emotions, under which rise TO address
! you. his Is, indeed, for me, a proud and sad
occasion, cannot look upon this numerous COM
pany OF my most distinguished fellow citizens,
met around the social board, for the purpose OF
;estiiying TO me their regard and attachment with
out receiving the highest gratiticaioII-i Cannot
reflect on the circumstances which have called forth
this public expression OF your feelings, and on the
parting scene which is TO follow il, without being
oppressed with sorrow. The honoured president
OF table has shown me how much | leave
| in removing from Philadelphia. In mentioning
| The excellent institutions with " hich | have been
! closely connected here, < which worthily rep
resented at this board, he has named so many ties
which have bound me TO our beloved city, and
which to bo broken. My feeble but faith
! iul exerons must be transferred to another
scene, but they shall always be devoted TO the
| same obects. Letm- hope that, with the advan-
taSes OF retirement and literary leisure, they may
al
more just title to Communications which now owe
/ TO the pariality OF friendship. But gentlemen,
there are other ana closer ties which are now To
| be sundered. | see you here, not merely as fell
! low-citizens and fellow members OF the various
institutions TO which. have belonged, bu, as per-
sonal friends, TO whom have been long endeared
by the interchange ofthose kindly affections which
form the Zest OF our social in ercourse. | now
TO leave you. BE assured that ! do so with the
deepest regret and that shall never cease TO
remember you with the aiiectiOnste attachment.
Permit me now, gentlemen, to offer you parting
. toast
My Native City: May she continue TO advance
IN prOsp' ritY and honour until she shall stand with
out rival, the Queen of the Western Hemisphere
II may readily be conceived with what interest
the address was heard by circle OF sincere AMI
ardent friends of the aDable speaker. After
pause, iii which the emotions naturally excited hy
such an appeal, were suffered in some degree to
. subsiie, n Eddie, Esq, Vice President, was re-
Guested from The chair TO favour the company with
q toast.
Mr. BldIe remarked that the cordiaIty with
which the address Of the president had just been
received, proved how well i, described our feel
Ings in separating from disting uished guest.
hesc feelings viii not cease with the present oc
clsion-they will accompany him TO the scene of
his future labours, and inspire deep interest in
the welfare OF the institution Of which lie is destin.
Ell TO be an ornament. As expressive of that sem
tinent, lac offered this toast
! Prosperity to the University of Virginia No
Jealousy of her success mnges with the regrets of
| this assembly, who honored the discerninent by
! which they suffer
The toast was received with cordiality Which
argued any thing rather than jealousy towards or
sister state; and the good feeling thus awakened
towards Virginia was increased II possible by the
address anu Toast Of DR.. Chapman. wee President
which followed.
! d" II has this moment been intimated TO me -
said Doctor Chapman, 'hat it is expected should
introduce the toast, which am called upon 10 give
/ with some preliminary remarks Exhausted, as
/ is nearly every topic connected with the occasion
/ by The eloquent and appropriate address from the
/ char, ain really aPprchensve, that in endeayoT
ing 10 comply with your wishes, shall not be a
ittlc embarrassed wiitt % soy. IN tell Won how
deeply we dcpore the loss OF our friend is only 10
/ repeat sentiment already amply expressed, and
which IS universally islt and acknowledged by us
bnt there Is one vicwn Which the subject has not
| perhaps, been adequately presented. in leaving
tins beautiful and classical CITY, Astounding i'm all
that can adorn or render lie comfortable he goes
into no ignoninious punishment nor even to
country devoid Of charms and attractions His re-
| InoVal IS his own voluntary act, the result un-
doubleday 81 much elaboration; and he repairs 10
the lant OF genius, Of generous feelings OF noble
sentiments and distinguished deeds, where he will
be greeted with a cordial welcome, and placed in
position. the most favourable for the display OF bis
al VrA 81.