Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-08-02

WIN Hlcy Vudy AVdnH IuIU0T r5nss
the first session. and the senior the second In respect to
graduation, the regulation the In this in the
other schools; particular period oil study Is prescribed
fo it, but the student obtains this honor whenever he
undergo the rigid examinations which candidates for de-
gr.es are here subjected
It has been objected this School, that the Pr lessor
inculcStss in his lectures Constitutional Law, the
doctrines OF the Southern School of politics. 1, it i'm
possible for any Professor 10 lecture upon this subject
IN manner satisfactory TO all He cannot for example,
lecture on the Federal Constitution, without explaining
by whom 1t was established its character and objects and
the constructions OF its doubtful clauses; aud yet whatever
views 'c may advance upon these topics will DO disap
proved by many. On all hese subjects the Professor Of
ms school entertaining the opinions OF the State Rights
Patty vi Virginia xprssses aud snsns those opinions
referring however, at the time 10 the leading argu
nen's which have been urged in support OF the opposite
views But upon the delicate que raised by The late
proceeding, in s. Carolina. in respect to the remedy pos,
sssd by the States aGains, Federal usurpon, he has
we informed sudiously avoided to touch, in any
manner to attempt TO influence the opinions OF tho
dents TINS course in itself both prudent and pepper, he
VIII doubtless continue To Charlottesville .4dr.
"LAw.-Pro(essOr Doris In this School are taught
the Law of Nature and Nations the Science OF GovcTn.
ment, Constitutional Law, the Common and Statute Law
Equity and Maritime and Commercial Law
The School il divided into classes The hooks
studied by the junior class Vstias Law of Nature
and Nations the Federas The Virginia Report of 90
and E'acks,one's Commentaries. Those studied by the
se"or, are Coke upon Le,on, Qhomass cditon,) Ste
phen on Pleading, Sarke Evidence, (the first vol)
irl"r OIL Executors, Gritty onContracs Bayiey Bills
Fonblanque's Equity. and Mi,iors pleadngs; which
1t "prorosed TO add treatise OH Commercial and Mari
time Law.
On these books PREDICTION, delivered by the Profess
sor, in which it is his object supply what is deficient
and expSin what Is Obscure In the refer in conncc
ION Win to the lcadn. and authorities, American
and English, illustrative OF the topic under
aud generally 10 offer slch comments hc deems neces
sdry TO It's thorough understanding In these
the statute law OF Virginia aud the United States and its
effects OH The preextng law, particularly explained
Sch protection preceded by AN examination the last
og ether with its text
On Government, and various topics Of national con-
suuona and municipal law, discussed in the text
books lectures are evered on which also the c,as,
| examined.
Students wishing to study Municipal Law, can en-.
ter Tor that portion only OF the junior course which
braces ~ aonal Law, Government and Constitutional Law
which portion, those wishing TO study Municipal Law on
ly, can il they choose omit.
The students of this school hnvo recently instituted
Law Society, at the meetings OF which the Professor pre-
sides. In it, questions connected with the studies of the
school are discussed fictitious lgated in the form
OF regular eaing, aud the issues produced decided in
the appropriate modc and the members exercised in con.
vcyancnsby having 10 prepare aud subm, TO the Society
the necessary deeds TO occ,ua'e supposed agreements Sc
PErEksBU=G, July 30.
IHE kAIL RoAD-It gives us pleasure state that
the whole line of the Rail Road is nearly completed In
lev days the company will coame The
OF passengers and goods between Petersburg Bakey
The point ot termination the Roanoke River The To-.
comotvs and already provided capable of con-
veying, daily from Bakey this place from 900 to 700
bales OF Cotton, from $50 $50 hhis Tobacco A
steamboat and lighters have been placed on the Roanoke
which besides keeping up constant communication with
Halifax (N CO will be OF essential benefit to the Plan
IN.
measure with the Roal aud alordns them speedy ac
cess 10 good market
contract has been made for carrying the great South
Mall on the Road, which will commence rs soon as the
communication is'compeisd 10 Blakely. This arrange.
men III addition to the increased expedition which will
he given to the transportation of the mail will prove
great accommodation travellers, both in the saving of
uine, and be superior we'll safety OF this me-
thod OF conve ysnce-Iuteiig encer.
NORTH CARoLINA.-Ile spirit of internal improve.
mcnt has at length been i'm North Carolina and al
thought as in Tie commencement of all great enterprises
much diversity Of opinion prevails as to the proper objects
when should rst engage the public attention there is no
doubt that the facilities Tor transportation through that
State will be speedily improved. meeting OF delegates
from the several counties to the project is 10 he
held at Hboro the I'd Monday in September next
ndevse means o extend the Rail Road from, the Roanoke
al The point where the Petersburg Rail Road the Norfolk
ana Portsmouth Rail Road and steam boat naviC alton OH
mar river shall concentrate through the Northern into
the Western parts OF tie State Books of subscption 10
The projected Rail Road from the Capital to waynesbo
rough were lately opened AT the latter place and 25
immediately subscribed The friends the Oxford and
No"n"ke Kan Road, are sill sangune OF adj
Iouined meeting OF the citizens have been hell YES
terday Tor The purpose OF consulting upon the measures 10
be adopted for The accomplishment of This work.
Ihe Hon VIM. Is. Shepard, Representative in Con-
gess from the Eienton District being complnened in
toast given at Elizabeth City the 4th instant re ponded
bret and appropriate address, in which he expressed
himself in The following terms relative to internal i'm
provemcnt in ihat State:
There seems TO be faint gIimmerng upon the
hoiizou that brighter day is about dawn upon North
Carolina; The spirit of is abroad in our State
anu should 1t do nothing Than to give the public
mind sound and vigorous impulse, il will achieved
much. We want nothing more than united, silnua-
neo's ana active eXeron to convince population,
longer necessary 10 desert the their ors
LOT me Histani ana deary praes OF the West obtain
all that administers 10 the comfort and ppness of man
Should Tue present impulse result in producing general
desire among our citizens OF developing the and
moral resources OF the State the friends of internal i'm
povcment will q" longer be paralyzed by the opposition
lone part OF the community by the sluggish friendship
oil The otcra friendship that niuses into every under
taxing The chilly feeling OF cold despair."-B.
LAW OF CoLoR-The law OF color is fruitful source
newspaper paragraphs and exchange papers are
oxcning at the barbariy and cruelty OF the good peo-
pie OF Councillor, i'll general the good people of Can
ierbuIy i'll particular
We think that if the law was better understood II
wouG be less censrrcd; not that say that il is
aniles, but has been made the subject of harsh re
marks on the suFposon that its provisions are srcter
Than they really are.
Miss CraniAl who has, we believe in,bibod the
Wild notions of Carbon and other agtaors determined TO
establish school i'll the beautiful town OF Canterbury for
Tie education OF colored children. She as pubicv and
PVaey requested, and enreated 10 dess her pur.
po'e bnthe expressions oil the feelings Of the people of
OahefDury nae 10 elect upon her; school she ouid
csnosh Ia that town, whether it pleased them not
lhe proposed measure OF Miss Crandsll seemed in the
eyes OF our Legislature, that required the inerpos
on oil The laws; and act accordingly passed in adj
di0n 10 an act, entitled IAN Tor The admission and
Element OF inhabiitn's in Towns"
IL seems TO have been supposed that this law positively
PonlDs me education OF all coored persons, natives
uiS Stale but ibis is not so: il provides 'tha nothing
IN hS dcf shall extend 10 district school established
III any school society under The of this State or 10
ay incorporated academy incorporated school for in.
sirucHon IN the Stale"
The law does not prohibit the instruction of colored
Per'ohS rom other States in any unincorporaed school