Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-07-26

UNIVERSITY OF VlRGlSIA.-The mex, session Of this lnsli
nate y The i il Of ""s" fcl o" ins : The senoo!. Of the vi uni fSsM
~, with their respective Professors, are:
]. Ancient languagrs.-Dr. Gessner Harrison.
3. Maihemaiies.-Mr Edward II. Coar,cnay.
4. Natural philosophy.-Mr. VIM. Il. Rogers.
5. Civil Enrneermc-the subjects Of which arc divided be
tween the Professors Of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.
t. Chemistry and Ma,eria Metica.-Dr. John r. Emmet.
!. Medicine-Dr. Henry Howard.
!. Anatomy and sureey-Hr. James l.. Caaell.
10. law.-Jndse Henry 81. Geo. Tucker.
In both schools of Languages are also taught rhe literature a.
the respective languages, and Ancient and Modern History; in
The School Of Mathematics IS included mixed a,hema!is in
Philosophy, Bellies I.ctiIes, Logic and Political Economy; and in
of Nature and Nations, the Science of Government and Constitu-
To be admitted into this institution the applicant must be sx
teen years Of age: but the Faculty may dispense with this rcqni
sition in favor of one whore brother is a student.
he he under twenty.one years OF age, he shall attend at least
three, unless authorised by his parent or guardian, in writing, or
by the Faculty, for good cause, to attend less number.
Al students under The age Of tweniy-one years are required 10
BIZ a resolution Of lie Faculty, Ministers of the Gospel. and
young men preparing fer the ministry, may attend any Of the
sch"ois of Lac University without the payment Of fees 10 the Pro
fcssors
The enac!ments which lately required students TO wear a pre-
scrihed uniform have been suspended.
lation, depvsi,e with The Patron all the money, bills, drafts, &c,
under his control, intended 10 defray his expenses while at the
University, or on his return thence Ia his home: md the amount
so deposited must he suiheien, TO pay hi. fees 10 professors, dOrmi-
tingen, fee to cover fines and assessments, and to purchase the
subsequently received by him mus, be deposited with the Patron,
who has charge Of his disbursements; and upon all deposiles a
charge OF two per centum commission is authorised.
The act OF the Legislature, prohibiting: merchants and Others,
under severe penalties, from crcditing students, will he strictly
enforced. The lcence to contract debts, which The Chairman Of
the Faculty is authorised 10 grant, Is confined Except where The
parent or guardian shall otherwise, in writing, request to cases
Of urgent necessity; and these, it, is hoped, that parents and guar.
dams viii, As far as possible, prevent from arising, by the timely
supply of the requisite funds.
Religions services are performed at the University every Sun
dag by the Chaplain, whoi> appointed in turn from the four prin-
cipal denominations of the State.
The expenses Of The session ri nine months are as follows:
Beard, washing, lodging and attendance, $40
puf If 1oruitury SlE. far half If rcnrioJ Lv fwo q
Use OF public rooms and matriculauon fee, Is
Fuel and candles, estimated al 90
Fees, if only one Professor be attended. s50: if two. In eneh
Professor $50; IL more than two, to each SIS, say IS
Total. exclusive of clothes, books and pocket money, sa2s
In the School of Law there il an extra fee of $40, payable by
students attending the senior class.
The allowance for clothes Is limited by The enactments to 800,
and for pocket money 10 si5.
WILLIS II. WooDLEY, Proctor and Patron U. Of va.
July % 22-sw