Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-07

lea MIN, tho said Chairman, 10 that Sonslusion
"heh both the members from Albemaxls were pre-
sent ana Knew tho statements in the petition wore
orcumstantially, if not literally true; especially
| '"o junior member who, when on the Hastings was
Questioned by tho people on this subject, "and pro-
| "ouhced that injustice had been done Mr.. Brock
,Jn;no,ougn' and complained that he, tho then can
| uiua'o, himself had been badly treated by tho o.
er visitors IN the case. during his acc dental alb
| o"ee-ourey another Visitor, who was also u
member OF tina, Committee, and who might sup
p.' "''nse'i alone imp icatcd, could not or ought
no' TO give that information which, in the mind of
."o Chairman ought To outweigh both tho coun-
| y members, and ono also member Of the
''cet BESIDES, sire, some who signed that
polp'oh, independent Ofany specific charge which
contained, do honestly believe that an Institution
such as the University, capable of such vast prac
Ia' advantages to the community, involving as
!. mas uohc' such expenses, and requiring it now
1oo"' an annual expenditure OF the peoples
"cy' ought not to be solely under tho controul of
Nv 10" ru,Viuuais living near tho place, with all
NOSE feelings and prcpossessions which usually
cco''"g TO our nature, our connexions aud our
,a Most of us do honestly believe, that tho
low might bc advantageously amended; and did,
uhder That impression (mere than a wish to crim-
nate any body believe it was only necessary to
oring the subject before the Legislature, for them
10 see the folly and failings which were beginning,
.ucy nad not already crept into the management
VI inns institution: we do believe that the four or
liVo persons who usually attend tho annual vista.
situated as already described, were less quail.
i'eu from various considerations than a creator
NUMBER OF persons located at distance; and less
SUBJECT. therefore to that favortism which usually
arisos IN neighborhood associations and conner.
IONS should they not bring more Intelligence to
the Board, at least they would bring more eopal
representation OF the funds employed in tho cstab-
hshnoht' as well as the wants and wishes of everv
paf' VI inc s'ate, untrammelled by family feelings
or party combinations. Say not to ", that
| the great fathers of our liberties and our riobt.
" were memherS Of this Board; tits truo, thsy
| once were, and they had that condolences and
injection which do not belong to ordinary
"'on' una may perhaps DO rightfully
| cioihed by their SUCCESSORS. With them. in the
strength and vigor Of health, all were content.
Huch was their purity of motive while able to at.
teho' that the law, il would seem, was especially
formed 10 that object; and even to tho direction Of
the one now left, all would willingly confide the
aestncs OF this institution did his health permit
MN TO attend. But sir, all not willing, (nor
would the people be willingD placed as we are, IN
lhe sight or these things, that three or four per-
SONS should give laws, rules and regulations to an
| institution SO important to us and to posterity,
| under the sanction of name we reverb whose
,eeDe and delicate health permits him to know but
ii,'ie more OF the transactions of the Board than
| "hu' IN reported to him by the few Visitors who
annually attend. The authors and sgners of the
Pcli'ioh deemed 1T unnecessary to cucumber il With
many names, supposing that suggestions relating
" any real or supposed defect i'm tho law, or mis-
! management IN the government of tho institution
would be sufficient (at least in the minds of the
'is'ors then presently to call for investgation
ana ehaDic the Chairman of the Committee to con.
s1aer and report it worthy of enquiry before the
| house. we leave the Chairman to contrast the
| oi ~. with his own report OIL this sub
Ject' while we shall stand ready at any timu to
sustain tbs petition the next Hustipgs or a,.e
where should it become necessary
MANY VOTERS.