Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-07-13

ffo!ess;r SYLVESTER w bring with him from Engian
reputation that viii ene hm 10 become The success
s'r even Of Bonnycastc, in the school Of Mathemat cs
heeed, The tnivefsiiy seems indebted 10 accident r
the good fortune which adds so eminent name u the
Ist OF her Professors. This gentleman who stands
credited IN Europe as Tic first matie naiiraR of are
has found legal obstacles TO his advancement there
ARISING ont ct the intolerance Of established religion
which, while 1t cannot withhold from hn the homage
oyer paid 10 commanding genius is yet bound TO deny
10 him s more solid rewards.
The science If Mathematics being Justly considered
of leading importance in the education of orr youth
coupled with the doubts which sometimes attend the
appointment Of 4 foreigner 10 high station in
tutlans oi learning, has induced Ia make more
ucuiar inquiries concerning this gentleman aud W
are graied IN being permitted to quote the following
from amongst the distinguished testimonials which
companied his nomination TO the PToiessorship lie las
attained.
The SENATE OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LoSpoS,
oy formal resolution vouchng the University Of
virginia Tor the station and character OF this gentle
man, orders, That the visitors of the University of
Virginia be informed IN answer to inquiries &c
THAT Professor Sylvesers intention 10 retire from
TINS College, IN the event of his obtaining the Proics.
sorshp OF Mathematics in that University, is not the
consequence Of my disagreement, either with the
council, his colleagues, or his pupils: arising cut
:" any circumstance IN any way affecting his charac
yer, either as gentleman man ol science both
which they believe TO be unmpcachable; that he viii
carry with HIM in the event of his obtaining what he
seeks, their wamest good will and best wishes for his
success aud prosperity" By second resolution, the
Professor OF Mathematics at London University
requested 10 furnish to the University Of Virginia, ~
SPECIFIC testimonial, from his knowledge, of the
scientific qualifications of his colleague In
pance with that request, Mr. lie .hOrgan, Professor
OF Mathematics at London University, IA name we'll
known TO the scientific public,) says that Mr.. Sylves
ter was his pupil IN 1c2- sand distinguished himself
| by The facility with which he acquired knowledge OF
the higher branches OF Mathematics and the o7rina
ty OF his power of applying them That he went
thence to Cambridge, sand at the termination Of his
studies there, was the wRaNGLER OF his year
anc adds $40 person OF his years III this country has
more reputation than Mr.. Sylrcst,: original
Mathematician, and bids tairer 10 extend the exact
sciences, by his labors. From my own knowledge OF
what he has DONE can most safely say that lie is
Mathematician Of great power, well acq TAINTED with
the most modern forms of the science and very Jealous
| III the prosecution of his studies"
Professor Charles BaLbage says Of him. that che has
highly distinguished himself in University Of Cam
BRIDGE and ne possesses an enthusiastic love Of analy
ss which has already continued under difficult crcum-
stances, Tor sufficient period, 10 Justify in bccv-
ing, that II Will be an enduring taste. OF his papers
published IN the Annals Of Philosophy and elsewhere,
III "Pure mathematics and IN OF It's difficult
| applications, he thus speaks "These, although in
some instances very condensed induce 10 beIieye,
that under favourable circumstances, lie would exert
capacity for discovery, and originality Of lnyen-
ton, which would do credit 10 any University in either
OF our respective countries
Professor Key, (once Of the University Of Virginia.
now Of TINT al Lsnden,) says Of him, las profound
and original Mathematician, his character is every
day rising rapidly OF published paper, disclosing
an important discovery in Mathematical Science, he
gays: at has just been most favouraby reviewed, in
three different quarters-by Crelle in the Berlin Jour.
nal-ty Candy Of Paris, in the Memoirs Of the lns,i-
tute, and III the Cambridge Journal and adds, chs
testimonials from the ablcst Mathematicians of
England and Ireland Amongst these we find the
names Of the
Rev. J. w. HEAyislpE, Professor Of .nathematics,
al tic East india Coiitge
Rev GEORGE PEACOCK, Dean IF Ely
W. ii. MILLER, Prctcssor Fl .nlncraiogy, Cam
Lridge.
J. CUNNING, Prefessor IF Chemistry, Cambridge
Rev. Pmnr kElLARn, Professor J mathematics,
University IF Ednbargh.
Jo.ura Rise, President Of Queens College, Cam.
tridge.
Rev. JAMES BowsrEAp, Bishop Of Laehfeld.
DR.. OLlsTHUs GREGORY, Professor Of mathematics,
ROyai .Mfiary .irademy al UO0i,cich
j. CuALLis, Pumjdn Professor Of astronomy, in tbs
University nj CamLridge.
Sir JAMES livery, X. II. F r. S, Corresponding
Member III tie Institute If France,
And from Sir joins liEEscHELL.
Such names could not be added to, though they do
not complete The st.-We think may safely congra-
uate our country, therefore, III having al the Univer
sity Of Virginia. Tie best mathematical abilities ichieh lie
age affords
Dr. kKAITsIR in the school Of modern languages,
is native Of Hungary, but has been in this country
some eight or nine years lie was educated at the Uni
versi,y of Perth, where, well as the University Of
Vienna he obtained the degree Of Nj. ID.
lis credentials from eminent scientific and literary
prove, that he is gentleman of high literary At
tainments, we'll versed the four chief modern Ian
grogcs required u be taught in his school, French
Span,Sh, German and Hatan and Of the most varied
and extended requirements in Philolegy.