The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-07
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.


UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
TINE sessions of this institution annually COM
i mencc on the LIST day ofOctober, and terminate
ON the 4th Of July following:
The schools Of the University, with their respect
i've professors, are:
1. ANCIENT LANGUAGES, Professor Harrison.
2. MODERN LANGUAGES,
3. MATHEMArIcs, Courtenay.
A. NATURAL PmLosoPHY, w. b. Rogers.
5. CvIL EHGMEERMe-the subjects OF which
are divided between the professors of Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy.
6. CHEMISTRY, Professor X. K. Rogers.
7. MEDICINE, /" Howard.
8. ANAroMr & suaoERr, Cabell.
9. Moral PHLosoPHr, g q. Tucker
10. Law, I" III. ST. g. Tucker.
In both schools of Languages are also taught An
cient and Modern History, and the literature of the
respective languages.
In the school Of Mathematics is included mixed
mathematics.
In that of Natural Philosophy, mineralogy and
geology.
In that Of Moral Philosophy, belles-lettres, logic,
and political economy.
In that of Law, besides municipal law in all its
branches, the law Of nature and nations the science
of government, and constitutional law
10 be admitted into this institution the applican
must be sixteen years of age; but the Faculty may
dispense with this requislion in favor OF one whose
brother is a student
Every student is free to attend the schools of his
choice but ii he be under twenty lone years of age
he shall attend at least three, unless authorized by
his parent or guardian, in writing, by the Facul
y, for good cause, to attend less number.
All students under ,he age Of twenty-one years
are required TO board within the precincts, and to
deposi,e their funds with the Patron, upon which
he Is authorized TO charge commission oftwo per
centnm.
The enacimenls formerly requiring studea,s to
wear prescribed uniform are suspended.
Religious services are regularly performed al
the University by chaplain, who is appointed in
turn from the four principal denominations Of the
State. And by a resolution of the Faculty, minis.
lefs OF the Gospel, and young men preparing for
the ministry may attend any Of the schools without
the payment Of fees 10 the professors
The expenses of the session of nine months are
as follows:
Board, washing, lodging, and attendance, sll0
Rent Of dormitory, SIC; for half, if occupied
Use of public rooms is
Fuel and candles, estimated at 20
Fees, if only one professor be attended, $50;
1.-two, to each professor $50; il more than
two, to each $25-say u
Total exclusive of clothes, books, and pocket
inohey 90
In the school of Law there is an extra fee of $40
payable by students attending the senior class.
The allowance Tor clothes is limited to $780, and
for pocket money to sS45
The usual average amount expended by residen
students is found, from the Patrons books to range
about $3.50; which is believed to be sufficient for
WILLIS H. wooDLEY,
July 10, ls43. Proctor and Patron U. Of Va.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
The plan of instruction in this department Of
the University presents peculiarities 10 be found
in no other School of Medicine in the Union. The
lectures commence on the LIST of October and ter.
inmate on the 4th OF July ensuing.
Owing to the length of the session, which enl.
braces period OF nine months three Professors are
enabled 10 perform all the duties which in other
medical institutions are usually assigned to six;
and the students are seldom required 10 attend more
than two lectures on the same day. BY this ar.
rangement the students have an opportunity of be.
ing well grounded in Anatomy, Physiology, and
other elementary branches of Medical Science, be-
fore they investigate their applications in connex.
ion with the study Of the practice Of Medicine and
Surgery.
Immediately before each lecture, the students are
subjected to a full and rigid examination on the
preceding lecture, or on portions OF approved text.
books. II is apparent that the plan, Of which the
outlines have been briefly stated, is one which al
lows the student to commence as well as to com
pete his medical studies in the institutions and pre-
sens happy combination of the advantages of the
system Of instruction by private pupilage and thai
Of public lectures.
Any person Of approved moral conduct may
offer as candidate, and receive the degree Of
M. D., without reference to the time be has beer
engaged in the study OF medicine or Of joining the
school, provided he undergoes, in a satisfactory
manner the various examinations prescribed by tht
enactments.
The Professors are:
Robert E. Rogers, M D., Professor of Chemistry
Pharmacy, and Materia Medica.
Eav liz. M IS Dofh II
and Practice of Medicine, Obstetrics, and Medica
Jurisprudence.
James L. Cabell, M. D., Professor Of Anatomy
Physiology, and Surgery
WILLIS H. WOODLEY, Proctor.
July %, 1844-cply Intel