Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-25

ahl,nni, large number OF lis members con-
vened al the University on the 80 OF July Ma
NO rortions of the Commonwealth were repre-
senled in The meeting, and every member ID at
tendance was manifestly influenced by an earnest
desire 10 promote The objects for which the So
cictv was instituted as we'll as 10 aid in extend
ing the usefulness, securing the prosperity aho
guarding the vital interests of the institution WIN
whose destiny and welfare The Society OF Alumni
is so intimately associated. i,
AT the hour appointed for its meeting on .ne
Sd of July, the members ol me oocirJ We.
called 10 order BY The Hon. K. NJ T. tlCsTER'
who took the Chair as presiding ofhcer oi Tue oo
cieiy.
npal Meeting were re ported by the Secretary, and
the financial condition of its treasury was report
ed 10 be in prosperous state by the Treasurer OF
the Society.
Mr.. Franklin Minor OF Albemarle read TO The
Society communication which he had received
from the Hon. VIM. c. Rives, assigning The rea-
sons which had compelled him TO decline deliver
ing an address before the Society al lis present
meeting, which communication was, on motion OF
Mr. Minor, ordered 10 be filed with The records OF
the Society.
Mr.. Darlington, of Richmond city, offered for
Inc CODSlueIdllOH VI O''S iohO"''b $50
luton, which was adopted:
Resolred. That committee OF seven members
be appointed by The President of The Society TO
submit 10 the Society some scheme for properly
setting before The public the views ofthe Alumni
of the University OF Virginia with regard 10 The
present condition OF The University, their coniin-
ued confidence in its usefulness, and such plans
as may be deemed advisable for establishing the
institution more firmly in the appreciation OF It's
patrons.
And the following gentlemen were selected TO
constitute the committee under the resolution Oh
fered by Mr. Darlington, viz: Messrs. Darlington
of Richmond city, Bocock OF Buckingham, F.
Minor Of Albemarle, Frazier of Augusta, }. B:
Young OF Henrico, T. C.. Reynolds of Richmond
CITY, and Edmund Ruiip, jr., oil Prince George.
The President Of the Society being compelled
10 vacate the chair in order 10 fulfil his engage
ments as a member oil the Board OF Vlsilers oil
The University the ID Vice President, MI John
b. Minor OF Albemarle, took the chair and pre-
sided over The deliberations OF The Society during
the remainder of its sessions.
Mr. Young of Henrico submitted TO The Socie-
" copy of the proceedings OF meeting OF
portion of the Society OF Alumni, comprising
some 80 members, held recently in the city Of
Richmond which were read, and ordered 10 be
filed with the records of the Society.
The Secretary communicated to the Society
letter from The Hon r. NJ. T. Hunter, accepting
the Office of President of the Society of Alumni,
which had been conferred upon him at the last
annual meeting Of The body-and also, letters
from VIM. Daniel, of Lynchburg, and VIM. Bal
lard Preston Of Montgomery, who had been elect
ed orator and alternate orator Of the Society, ex
pressing their regret al their inability 10 fulfil the
duties assigned Them by the Society.
Mr. Randolph, Of Abemarle, presented plan
for the reorganization Of the Society OF Alumni
drafted BY Benz. B. Minor, Esq, of Richmond city,
which was discussed by Messrs. Randolph, Gar
nell oil Essex, Bocock, f. Minor, Boiling OF Buck
ingham, and other members, and referred 10
committee of members-o consist of Messrs.
Garnet, Randolph, Thomas Wood, VIM. w.
Minor, DR.. James A. Leisch, Boiling, Robertson
B. J. Barbour, and DR.. James l.. Cabe
MIR Garnet also presented series OF reSon
lions in connection with the same subject which
were referred 10 the same commillee.
The several committees appointed by the Soci-
ETY. announced, through their chairmen, lha they
would report 10 the next session Of the Society:
And the Society then adjourned, 10 meet on The
4lh Of July, at o'clock, A. M.
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The Society met according 10 adjournment;
and in the absence of the President, the 81 Vice
President took the chair and called the Society 10
order.
Mr.. A. Duke from the standing committee on
nominations, made report, in accordance with
The recommendations of which, many gentlemen,
graduates of The University, were elected members
Of the Society Of The Alumni.
Mr.. Darlington. from Inc committee OF seven
which had been appointed atlhe former session OF
the Society, presented series ofresoiutons which
| had been agreed uron hv The committee, az en-
| bcdyine their views in regard 10 the subject mai
ter referred 10 them. The resolutions, having
been reported by the chairman, were discussed at
length, many members the Society participating
in The debate to which they gave rise. Sundry
amendments were offered, some Of which were
adopted by The Society. and finally The resolutions
were passed with remarkable unanimiiy, in the
following form:
Isl. Remlred, That the practice Of yesting the
| chief executive power in The University in the
members Of the Faculty in rotation, is inexpedi-
cnt; that that power ought 10 abide in some per-
son found well qualified for the discharge Of the
responsible duties of The Office; and that, Tor e-
| iecling this object, II be recommended TO The
| Board of Visitors to adopt the principle OF annu
ally re-elecling the same Chairman as matter OF
course, unless some good reason should arise for
changing him, and give The said officer the title
Of President.
I'd. Rcsolred, That this Society recommend
such an increase OF the number Of the Board OF
Visitors. that all sections Of the State be represent
! ed therein.
3d. Rcsolred, That By authentic facts and
statements of accounts, submitted TO our exam
nation, We are satisfied that the average expenses
of The graduates OF the University, residing in the
precincts al the present session, have not exceed
ed The sum Of 332 dollars.
| Rcsoired, therefore, That this Society belieres
that The clamor in The country, in regard 10 me
great expense necessary TO students at The UnveT-
I sy, is groundless.
/ III tr-,t b.En nt.
earnestly desires that further reductions he made
| in the charges, il it can be DONE am, with That
view, that the Society appoint Committee to
confer with The Visitors.
4lh Resired, That, in the opinion OF this So
cieiy The standard of attainments requisite 10 adj
| mission into he University should be raised, and
\ The extent OF those attainmens with more certain
" asceraned, By an examination previous 10 adj
mission which examination should also include
the subjects comprised in The present, "Enelish
examinations" also, that The authorities OF the
University should take still more efficient mea-
sures 10 prevent the admission, as students, OF
| persons who have been excluded from other inst-
'utlons Tor improper conduct.
9Th. Re0lrcd, That this Society takes the deep
| est and most abiding interest in The cause of po-
| pular ciucaiion il recommends 10 its members
| 10 aid as much as possible In advancing that
cause and will hail with satisfaction any Judi
cious plans for making The University an effective
agent therein.
9Th, Re~Ired, That in the late unhappy dislur-
Dances, The Socieiy sees no cause whatever forap-
prehension as 10 the future well being oil the Uni.
versly. On the contrary, they are Of opinion
that for The sessions Immediately To succeed the
! present, The effect will be favorable on the good
order OF the institution; that in connection with
ibis subject, they are of opinion that some egIs-
lalion is necessary, by which i, will be more in
The power OF the Faculty 10 relieve The University
OF the presence 81 slpdens who have been dis
missed or expelled lhereiroq,.
nh. Rctolrcd, That il is decidedly the opinion
| OF the Society that The days of opening and
closing the session OF The University ought 10 be
changed, and they suggest as The most suitable
times the 29ih OF September and the 29lh ofJune
9Th. Res'ired, That Committee of-be
appointed to DRAFT and publish AZ address 10 The