Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-08-06
DOMESTIC.


The Professor commences the duties Of his appointment
in The University of Maryland, with the coming dl lee
tures:-( Baltimore 4nleIicdn)
Ihe most painful part OF my duty is yet unaccompsh
ed Ito speak for momcnt-lor such topics do not admit
Of detalof matters that chiefly concern myself and 10
refer to the severance OF those ties that bound you
and Tor much longer period 10 this noble institution in
Whose continued prosperity have always felt aud must
feel the most signal solicude.
Eight summers have elapsed since first set my foot
these shores grahed at having been selected 10 fill
the Chair OF Medicine in this University, and elaed with
the prospect OF being enabled in such field employ
my humble exeron for the advancement of my pioies.
on but doubtiulas must be- who is about 10
take his residence amongst srangers-as the recep
ton should meet WITH and the favor with which
my efforts would be received.
brief experience suiiced dispe these doubts; and
almost from the moment OF my arrival amongst you felt
that Virginia my second home In thi. home, the
happiest years Of my life have fitted away and friend
ships have been formed which endure. Can it
then be supposed that avail myself of my appointment %
the University of another Slaean appointment rs unso
iced is unmeredw without numerous re grets AMI
that can, without pang myself away from the
scenes of happiness, and fom friends, in whose hearts
hope TO retain portion oil that space, which they will
ever occupy in mine :"
To the Editor of the Virginia Herald
SIR; WIZ you give place in your paper TO the few
hasty remarks below and obige of your subscribers
We understand that the Visitors OF tie University of
Virginia, with their woned zeal for the best interests of
the institution which they preside, not being able To
make permanent appointment OF any succeed Dr.
Dunglison have made arrangement, by which the De-
partmen of Medicine will be filed for the next
years filled the chair of Natural Philosophy, in the Uni
versiy 10 accept OF the situation, lin addition TO his pre-
sent abours) provided that, between the present time
and the I'll oil September, they fail making permanent
appointment, satisfactory TO themselves and
to the interests of the University gives us great plea
inform the patrons of the University and the pub
lie, that Dr. Patterson will accept OF the appointments in
the event of permanent one not being made.
From our knowledge OF DR. Patterson, we can safely
pledge veracity, that il he fill the chair of Medicine
it will be ably filled This gentloman's re searches in Lii
terature and the Sciences generally pursued with
dusry and talents rarely equaed DR. Patterson GRADUATE
ed very early in life, in the Pennsy ania School
and for three years private student OF the lamcned
Dr. Bartonhe then TO Europe and spent two
in Paris and one III London, i'll the ardent pursuit of his
returned 10 America the proper field
in which TO exercise his talents As Professor the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania, his talents Lecturer and man
OF Science, were duly appreciated Five years ago he
was called to Virginia 10 Gil important department in
our beautiful University. Gentlemen who have
known Dr. Patterson, Professor the University will
uphold in the assertion, that since he called among
us, he has been OF the main props of the institution
Though Dr. Patterson be not in the public practice of hi.
profession yet he has been every where considered by
medical gentlemen as belonging TO the profession.
The University OF Virginia is rapidly rising in the Opt
Mons of the people, and hope long see it one
the first Institutions in the public estimation, in ou
Union. H.
ment OF az S0i by the Secretary of lhe Treasury, I'M
der the direction OF he President, is the first step govern
ment has taken in the impCEtant measure OF final iqu
dation OF the national debt, and Gt clo'ng the affairs
the United States Bank. Amos KendaiA Esq, who il
appointed % that important trust, viii leav5>N ashingiou
to-day tor Baltimore, aud remain there probably
collect The Information from he State nks necessary
Tor the future &C ion of the government. He will proba.
bly, reach this city about middle OF the week and
proceed aerwa.d to New York and Boston Tor the like
purposes.
The question of remsvng the deposi,es il now merget
III the lnhHltey more important measure lqudatinn
The national debt, and winding up, speedily as possible
the United States Bank, institution created TO afford aid
IN that great purpose.
1t will be necessary, in order guard the public from
the effects OF sudden change in paper circuaon
vide Tor gradual and safe change. The government
cannot act upon any other theory than the charter
will cease according TO IFS legal imitaon meanwhile re
venue will be accruing and it will become duty to pro
vide other and effective means, that the republic ma
suffer no deiriment The depOsiies in bank NAV OF
may not, be drawn forthwith. 1t is probable that the
course may be TO draw them by drafts for the public
service the occasions demand and thus serve
I the public without affecting the stockholders Mean
WHILE for the accrung revenue, will be necessary 10
provide and substitute for its pon security and
use For this purpose, qualified agent is employed 10
obtain such information may enable the administration
TO fulfil its duties. Let the state banks prepare te
best oiIers-D
We learn that Ellie Lewis, Esq., will probably bear
pointed by the Governor Judge the Court Common
Pleas for the Nor humberland sc District. The vac n
cy crested in the office OF Attorney General may be fill
ed by the Hon. g. ~ Dallas, should he not be appoint.
ed Minister 10 R.ssl the return Of the Hon. James
Buchanan, who is expected this su'unn.-U.