Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-07-16

Stimulated by inns discovery, many VITO had lonede
Crusaders rather from lo@e OF adventure than IA
that insane superstition which was the common mott
voted themselves exclusively to the recovery and
yival of ancient learning. Their perseverance was
couragcd by the enthusiastic oi thc lear
throughout Europe in the utility Of studying The clay
authors of antiquity. The productions of Plato y !
Aristotle Of Cicero aud Quntiliian, not stuc'
with greater iyidty and success than we're the w'i
Of Tlpam and Paplnian, Labeo and Trhonian.
TIE following candid admission, as 10 the perver7
Of the Lass hy many, marks liberal and ingenuI
mind Few have lhe candor or the mannrss TO m
the same acknowledgment; but, narrowed by II
studies, for the success of their order,
their standing with the fraternity deny pallateI
obvious Of the profession, 10 The injury Of III
themselves
"The proe ssion of aw presents TO the gifted annl
bilious the strongest possible inducements to ITS al
ton 10 such, IL guarantees the most certain ana
liant rewards; but il eXscs as prerequisites Y
made bold by conscious purity and lofty intent, an
mind which finds in the most formidable obs'acA
congenia stimulus to success. Unfortunately incl
fcssion is confined to 'the gifted OF mind, or
righteous of heart left free TO ALL it is resorted u
many who with mental vision too contracted 10 q
prehend its important relations, ITS oOi'ga'1
and duties, We, readily perceive that may be my
subscrvent 10 the designs CT the artfnlly vicious,
who therefore adopt H. and rely on its accredited e
ricter for tie IMMUNITY with which they may pcrV'
its Legitimate purposes IA
The following remarks upon me Law Schooi " n
| University, are appropriate and true:
The rstahl shncnt of this University has been tot
recent 10 admit cf full development of its bene hcal
effects vet that it has exerted the most favorable mi
nuence especially in Virginia, cannot be doubted
This remark is applicable particularly TO The To-" scnoo'-
IFS comprehensive course Of study, and the rigld al
plication Of The high standard Of qualification by when
!, has invariably been distinguished, are pecnar'tles
IN lis character which have already ensured, and must
continue to ensure the harnicst results. The gfa.
dua;e IN ,his school commences his profession I'M
der the most suspicious influences. Ills mind must
nave been expanded to Il fu conception 81 the pa
raalount Importance OF the profession @: Law
lie must have felt that lis legitimate business embraces
the dearest Interests ard affects in its consequences,
the mos. v.ially important relations OF society The
li the reputation, and the property OF man, ami the
peace and harmony Of society, among tine subjects
which he must have seriously conle r.aied in study
nr the prirc pies and ascertanng the Obligations and
duties of his profession He who thus il, who
understands and Willingly assumes its responsibilities,
can never degenerate into that greatest pest OF society,
"ihe cunning Fetfngger" and jealous promoter OF
"vcxitous Mitigation. But thus capacitated, he must
feel thai there morality and influence peculiar IL
his professional morality, mol AZ ii is supposed by the
ignorant and the preludced less rigid rs preceps,
or less ine yibc in lis practice, than that which has
Divine authority for lis command. and the sanction n;
Heaven for lis protection and, influence not de-
rived from ariul conriv2nces dlsngsnuous tact, or
systematic tr;ckcrT but that which springs from the
unun of integrity, wisdom, truth, and justice. So re-
gardng his profession, his practice he will conform
10 its requislons, and thus vndlcate its character
from all unworthy imputntions
The opinion Of DE Tocqueville, from which dis
sent, is here gven but though differing this point
yet applaud and feel the force and eoquence Of Mr.
Goodies exbortatIon TO tine profession, particularly thu
younger members Of it, which concludes this able and
interesting Essay We regret inability 10 publish
the whole OF 1t:
"a distinguished foreigner de Tocqucv lle) who has
made the institutions Of our country his particular stu
dy, speaking Of the which, in his opinion,
may rely proloDg, if not to perpetune our existence
as nation, expresses the belief that in a community
in which lawyers allowed 10 occupy whou, oppo
si,ion, that high station winch naturally belongs to
;kem their general spirit will be emincny conserva
tyc-and without the admxture of lawyer-like sobrie-
~ with the Democratic principle, is questionable whe
Their Democratic institutions could long be maintained
He adds: 81 cannot believe that Republic could sub
SYST the present time, if the influence Of LAWYERS in
public business aid no, increase, in proportion 10 the
power Of the people We fully concur in the correct
Of these views. II, then, the legal profession
the most powerful conservative element in society," If it,
be that on the influence Of this profession the destiny of
government and the progress OF civilization frel
anv dependent, study and practice should
Importance commensurate with the results which II
seems destined 10 ensure. The apprehension Of tx
posing myself IL the hazard Of being thong erTatc
and chimericn shall not deter from expressing The
deliberate convictions ofmy mind, that in tie approach
ing redemption Of man from the thraldon ot ignorance
and vice, the legal profession will be recognleu ~" no
rored as the efficient, paramount cause:
fhese views and op!n'2as h hot Unlike synry o,
human concern, incapable Of being Affected by the
spirit Of improvements there mast be reason for in.
creased diligence in lis study and more rigid obsers
ance If lis obligations and duties, IN practice
would therefore say 10 every worthy member Of the
professions and particularly to the graduates OF the
school here who possess uncommon advantages
your position is tie post Of honor the of cvllza
ton. Society must recedc or advance knowledge
Of your profession with the character which lis exem.
plary practice con!rrs, will give you an influence
that, in any emergency, will amply compensate Tor
s'the OF passion and waste Of feeling which tns
ambitious votary Of science must suffer as The condl'
ton of success. Tie melancholy glare of the mid.
night lamp may early displace the bloom of the cheek,
and protracted vigs exhaust the liquid lusre OF the
eve, but the energies of the heart shall fan not, and
the mind shall be filled as with a light from Heaven
Be patient-be honest-be confdent-and ere long
YOU NAV appear +" where Fame's proud temple shines
afar," 'with triumph beamlng from your brow You
NAV moi realise that enchanting, omnous dream, Tue
periectiby Of human nature, which has haunted The
na Inal,on of man since tie morn OF crealion-which
has soi,nned his hear, with the tendercs synpathes,
aud filled his mind w.h the lofiest aspiratnns-for, IN
il he recognizes mysterious, benevolent design Ct
Providence bu; your ambition should not Sc less
than
'''ro hriid nominee, -. miad
w'i'r! G!c wof.d
And ronud il fijur" f!runc"
MIR. Blnkhead al tins county also delivered an Ad-
dress, which did not hear, but the terms of praise
which The effort commanded has caused us 10 lament
that we denied the pleasure of hearing It.
We happy to state that the prospects Of The NJ
versty brsh, ever, and tia: she bids fair 10
renew her dis! ngu shed career, Of late mnurnuy
interrupted. The Visitors have elected 10 succeed The
late !1mcned Professor Davis Jadgc Henry ST George
Tucker, President If tho Court ri Appeals. gentle
WHOSE his!, distinction is the result III gold merit
aud whose great popularity throughout the State IS due
his emna mt abilities, his urhanc department and en-.
gaging manners. lis wfil-earncd reputation his le-
gal aalnmrnts his experience as Lcdarer upen
Lrga' Scice happy auguries Of tine success OF tins
very imjorian, branch !. institution.
The gentleman who succeeds SIR. Bonryeastie, Alr
Sylvester, an Engl'shman, IS, informed, not m
cror IN any man Great Britain and the good for
tune Of get..mg h,m : softly owing 10 the Freedom Of
Religious opinion amnng lie IS a jew, and there
fore preclu1ed from English promotion. None bat the
hllndIy i;Golted nclp feeling sort Of triumph n
Me .7merircn ferng, which seeks for merit whnGt re-