Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-08-02

fredericksburg, .5uiy Esd. 1897.
acknowledge with feelings ofthe Iiy eliest gratitude
the most oblgiDg and friendly invitation of portion nj
my fellow citizens OF fredericksburg sgpitieJ nv yorr
note Of TO day.
The shorness of the intervening time between this
and my departure with isng eng agements cornoel
me. most reluctantly. o decline IL,
Suner me to add, that this highly gratifying token of
friendship from the respectable inhab of Frede
ricksburg, whom cordially recognise as nv nsghbor.
and acquanances, shall delight To place among the
most valued incidents of my hfe-he recollection of
when VIII ne onsolation TO nc IN all coming time
The warm obation they generously offer to me
as man ana public tunc onary, willingly accept as
fuli equivalent for whatever have been able to &C
comPi'sh IN the past, and additional impulse 20
renewed exertions for the future
To the Committee, individually offer NIX sinceres.
Acknowledgements for the obIigng manner in which
they have performed the duty assigned them by their
constituents reciprocoie with devotion nv PRAYERS
Tor Their prosperity, and beg to tender all affection
farewell
Your friend and fellow citizen,
JAMES BARBOUR.
hessrs Hugh Mercer, VIM. NJ. Blackboard VIM T.
GRAY, Thomas ii. Bolts, John s. Wexford p uar.
rison, WIN. Browne Il X. Wexford
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IHARLoFTEsVI July 26.-It will be perceived
that second death has occurred this session among ta
Students of the University; and lest this mortality
should at distance, be ascribed unhea hiness il,
The SITUATION Will apprse such of readers as are
M" within the sphere OF the epidemic that the measles
nave been for several weeks prevailing IN tins and ma
ny other counties OF otherwise salubrious reg ion;
and that they have generally been followed b, dys-
sentery OF quite malignant character TO which q
number OF persons among them the very promising,
young gentleman who has been off on the eve OF
being one OF the first graduants of the UDiversy---
/ have fallen victims .4dcocate.
The following gentlemen have recently been admit.
ted gi aduates IN the University OF Virginia
IL me Greer Language-Gesseuer Harrison Of
Rockngh2m; tiehry Tutwser, of buckingham; Ro-
bert M j. Hunter Of Essex.
In .HrftemGiicS-Henry Tutwicr of Rockingham;
John a. GretteT, OF Richmond City; Albert L Holia-
day Of SposyIvar,a.
/ In Chcmisry-Henrv f. Cape,t of Iop5onn
/ find the degree Of Doctor of .Wedicine has been eor
}erred on NE inhfo1oins iadirid"ah-Ges Harri
son, of Rockingham; Thomas Jefferson White of Flo
rida; George w Culloch, of Abernarle
This institution, II win be perceived is not ysry Ia
web OF ITS degrees; and If ii adheres faithfully to the
principles IN relation TO this subject, which il has
set out, IFS testimonial Of proficiency in any branch of
Knowledge will be Of real value the possessor---
This course will necessarily, IN the outset at least
prove less popular one than the indscrimnate con-
feTrng OF degreeson all who have passed certain Pc
'od of time at the University; and MANY whose
great object is TO obtain a degree whether earned or
not VIII be deferred from resoriiDg to seminary
where degrees are not granted a matter of COURSE
ana where they constitute bona fdc certificates Of al
tanmenf: but adhered to- will in the end Prove bcs
for the cause OF science aud the interest of the Uniyer-
SHY. 10
The Visitors oE the University adjourned on Thurs
day last, after close sesson OF two weeks; one of
which however chiefly occupied in Attendance ON
| the Convention. During this time they were engaged
IN attending The public examination of the Students
enqurng INTO le state of the institution. and making
improvements in its discipline, &c. One which will
we trust, materially increase the number Of students 10
tic reduction Of board during the session. 10 one hun
dred dollars for III supplies, including wasbipe and
excepting only fuel and candles, which are TO he sun
Piled by the Proctor at small advance upon cost
With view to reducing The expenses as low IS posi-.
BILE, the Board are resolved rigorous enforcement
Of the regulation prescribing uniform, This will be
required 10 correspond in every respect, including
colour and quality, with the established standard.
The Board meet again Oh the let OctOber--TT5.
Governor Williams Of South Carolina. living al Society
Hill the Pee Dec Erer. nnn1alu ncar tn hum