Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-01
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q We have selected few instilutions-lhose
Ethat would stand any thing like in the same
Agrade with The University Of Virginia. Eve
gry reader may for himself cast up the ac-
&counis, and il will be seen how far "V." has sue
Exceeded in correcting "naccuracies and errors,
Gand how much greater the expenses al the Uni
diversity are than at other literary institutions.
q The subsequent part Of "V.'s" communication
sis rather designed 10 justify the present state OF
Shings al The University" Than 10 correct errors"
z" "A Friend TO The University" is in favor, not only
Iof reduction OF Professors fees, but board ard
53uticl eApruSeS, that great, 10
3rendcr The University more accessible TO The
gyouth OF our State, and The South generally. The
5experience of parents and guardians will satisfy
5aall who have ever patronized the University as 10
a he point whether they have paid more than
s35350, and whether il may be expected that
sjyoung man going 10 the UNIVERSITY may be ex-
apecied 10 pay only $3.50. This is much more
8conclusvc than all The theories OF "V" The
HhooL bill itself al The University, in any depart
ssmeni, is no insignificant item; and hazard The
nasseIton, that there is not one student in TO-
talking The whole for any number Of years, that
8has expended for clothes, hooks. stationery and
8pocket money, no more than 1927 II SO, few
8mcre young gentlemen should become students
ain consideration solely OF economy. | pro-
Hest against any disposition 10 bolster up one in
a,li,uton over another; all desire is 10 see such
arrangements adopted as will cause tour students
: 10 attend the University for one now. The number
His loo small. The actual operations are too in
asigni6caDt compared with The scale and plan OF
alhe institution. Were it my object 10 injnre any
ainslitulion, or 10 bolster up one upon ANY prnci-
aples correct or incorrect, and if thought proper
Mo resort 10 individual cases 10 sustain me, |, TOO
Bcould tell several tales about young men who OBJ
8tained an education at almost every college, al
expense far less than the ordinary expenses OF
ssIhe college. Every one knows this. But this is
Ano argument, nor should such cases be introduced
1--WE wish a general rulc-,lot the exception.
"a Friend 10 the University" admits what is
Haffirmed on all hands and denied by none, that a
asudent at the University can 'get instruction. not
ineror in its qualities and fruits to that given IN
Aany other institution in the country" But whilst
This is admitted with some degree Of pride, on ac-
scount OF the Old Dominion, be enters his protest
Hagains that system of eulogizng and lauding the
HUnversity above all other colleges. II would
SSeem from some productions, that The professors OF
8lhe University are much more competent than
Hany Professors in The Union Without any dis
q respect 10 the present Professors, or any dispa-
q rasement 10 their talents or qualifications, we
Knight safely say that no Professor IN any depart
Hmenl of The University is the ablest man in the
e Union in bis branch; care not whether II be IN
3 he scientific, literary, or professional depart
amenls. "a Friend 10 the University" had sup
&posed that the great value OF education was the
&excrcise of mind, the Intellectual culture and
mental training, 10 develop unfold, and draw out
Hall The latent powers OF mans nature; but il
= seems that the grand desideratum TO make great
&man the one iniallible rule is, merely 10 send
Hyouns man 10 great literary institution. Many
4of those, referred TO BY "V."-politicians, law
yers, preachers, &C., &c,-attended the Universe
Il y only short time. The work was complete
xbelore their attendance al The Universlty;-they
had undergone the requisite mental training, and
- tesorled 10 The University 10 make themselves ac-
8quaned with one single branch, suited 10 the
theatre upon which they were 10 act. But ifthis
3appeal prove any thing at all, it will prove that
4the University is not superior 10 other literary in
8siitutons; for the time would fail US 10 enume-
8ra,e all the brilliant characters turned out BY
\ William and Mary, who have shone as stars Of
1.-THE first magnitude, and who have adorned So
ciety in all departments.
Il Az" speaking OF the compensation OF the pro-
aiessors remarks, the price OF their services de-
3pends upon The proportion between the supply
aand demand Of competent personsp We de-
1mand the University men, qualified in every
respect for the chairs they are 10 fll,-they must
+ be well acquainted with The subjects 10 he taught
: This is what is demanded. Is not The supply
equal 10 this demand? We are not confined 10
Virginia 10 obtain professors, nor TO the United
Estates. We have The world, from which 10 Sc
9ect. Education is common subject; il is
universal in its application. A mathematician
is master Of bis subject in America or Europe;
la scholar understands ancient languages, as well
one place as another, and can teach them as we'll
aln the great cause Of education, all sectional,
Socal and party divisions should be forgotten, and
3eompeent men appointed as professors, wher-
Sever 10 be obtained, on such terms as will en-
Gable The many and not the favored few, TO attend
Htheir lectures.
q certain physician put himself TO ex,raordi-
8nary pains and expense to acquire knowledge
Sof medicine and prepare himself for the practice.
AHe visited the medical schools Of London and
8Pari', and consumed years in preparing him
8seli, al heavy tax on his purse and time
y When be was ready TO practice, he thought, that
&he should repair his expenses BY extra charges
81 Another physician settled near him, who had
Ebeen only 10 Philadelphia, and taken the ordinary
kcorrse, but was well enough acquainted with his
Hbusiness, Tor the wants OF the community. The
Elater in several years had practice enough, while
&the former had little TO do. The people agreed
Slhat the Philadelphia physician was good doc
i tor and cured the diseases prevailing, and they
Z preferred TO patronize him to the London and
z Paris doctor, who made them pay much higher
for his services.
a Those who take pride 10 the University, as
Ia great Southern literary institution, may 6altel
themselves, that the system Of education pursued
z ihere is the heel in ihe IInion-her prnfessoys