Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-10
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looked with interest the public prints though in van
hoping impartial communication might be fun.
hed. calling public attention to the venerated College OF
William and Mary, and particularly to the merits o her
distinguished Faculty Though much regret that
the office discharged by some ADLER pen. have re-
garded duty which justice prompted. supply this
omission and. in doing will take occasion to remark.
that have Of Whatsoever at stake, no
prejudice bias wish uiennon In any respect
derogate from the worth OF other Colleges. some of
which have desevedy enjoyed much Of public confidence.
All desire is call public attention facts from which
q fair judgment may be formed OF Faculty, superior
which, eaaddy believe, be found in this
other State, might almost add, with TRUTH IN this or any
otf or country.
was for several sessions student William and Ma
~ college, in which relation made intimately acquain
ted the character OF the subjects taught, the style Of
the lectures delivered and the order Of dscp inc
at that venerable seat OF learning; with each OF which
delighted every student of sense and Standing
College. saw, in the comprehensive system Of study
pursued, that peculiarly fitted prepare the student
for useulness when the responsible theatre OF after
life behed, in the able lectures delivered, that the
communication OF knowledge the student not the
only sought by the Professor but train his mind to
habits Of independent scton-of thinking and reasoning
for itse-eeemed be the most mont aim; whilst,
in the admirable discipline OF the Faculty, discovered
siudous effort TO cultivate high sense OF honor amongst
the Students al the time that an unaffected PARENTAL
interest," constantly exhibited in the and welfare OF
the students failed their ready submission
College authority. Hence the ardent attachment and
high respect find constantly exhibited by students. who
have remsined long enough al College, for old William
ana Mary and her Faculty.
OF the Professor individually, it is proper should say
something, though their umc may seem almost too well
Known 10 need further publication Mr. Dew Is Presi-
dent Of the College, and Professor Of Pouca Economy
and Moral Philosophy. He OF the most profound
philosophers, and the ablest historian OF whom this
try boast and the cOmplimsn prompted by vain
effort hsuey. II there be any 10 doubt the truth OF the
assertion, challenge ngid aud impartial ton Of
the writings he has 10 the world and the
able lectures particularly those Ancient and Modern
History he delivers OF which his publications far
test and counterpart Lok ~ MS work Slavery,
nounced by Chancellor Earper OF the most distin
perhaps sbest wcrh had appeared IN his and
which declared BY the Hon. John Y. Adams in
letter which he the subject Of Abolition to have
formed the history Of lns county, There have
been numerous publications the subject since his
work frat appeared but all evidently second hand
President Dews comprehensive mind had already discus
led the subject, every point Of view, with ability
that could well be surpassed In further corrobo-
ration Of his abilities, and the high order Of his lee
lures, would call attention President Dew's Essay
Usury-hs published lectures the restrictive systsmhis
publication the characteristic distinction Of the
which appeared some ago the Messengerhis let
ter on the sub Treasury SYSTEM and the articles particularly
under the signature OF Giles published time past in the
Richmond Wing and the Richmond Enquirer, tracing the
causes which led TO the late disastrous pressure IN tbs coun
Try, OF Writings which will stand the rigid
crIuc SINS and comparisons with those, like subjects,
from authors OF this country They exbiei, not on
y learning and philosophy OF the FIRST Order but practical
knowledge OF tbs subject which, in one or Two instances
particularly, has been stkingy exempihed. When the
lele on the Sub Treasury System was fret published,
the National Inteilgencer declared hs could come rUm
the Of other Than the former distinguished Pre-
siden Of the late United 5tsIee Bank l. Cheeves Esq,
other could have combined such profound the
oreuc and practical knowledge OF the actual working of
the monetary system OF this country regret that the linn
its have prescribed for this article preclude further de-
scnpuOn OF President Dews alb writings each
OF which will amply the industrious reader for search
ing them out ana reading them.
J.dRe q. Tucker Professor of Law, lie man OF
binary genius person OF di,cernment could be
ten m fhfutl For
gnaty OF Conception and force OF exPfesson he has
scarcely his equal For system, Judge Tucker
Is remarkable perhaps Of his brother Pfoies
His reasoning is, however, cogent, whilst IL is al
ways happily illustrated by bold and striking figures, which
adOrn his conversation well his lectures, rendering
each enforced the minds Of his hearers Hence the
Of Judge Tucker extraordinary from his
vote association with the members Of his class and his
versaona mode Of ecturng, in inspiring tose for study
and ambition for Distinction, in young men whose pre-
wild exayagant Propensites mad smothered the in
ate excellence Of their minds know ot some young
now standing hgh in their profession and promising to be
ornaments their country, who to Judge Tucker
for their than any other EARTH need
speak Of Judge fuckers various writings, evidence
OF his superior genius. They TOO well known and
he too much fattered writer by the journals Of the
country, to need comment.
Mr. Saunders, Professor Of Mathematics, is fair sfeci-
men Of highly polished Virginia gentleman, possessing
mind Of Order beautifully cultivated, AMI rcny stored
with elegant literature Though Professor Saunders has
not written for the public much perhaps, OF his
brother Prossors yet ho has written has been
rarely equaled IN the superior taste and elegance Of
style SOmo Of HE writings appeared some years past in
| the Messenger, and the Richmond Wing fOrcIbly
struck with them pronounce the style Of the author
perhaps admirably suited for eminent historian
than that Ut any other writer IN this Union We all ro-
collect the able and eloquent preamble and Resolutions
drawn Yorktown, last year. by Professor Saunders
undoubtedly the ables that preceded the Convention which
called them forth. comprehensive mind, capsule Of the
grestest genersIaion seemed TO have been stsmpt
every sentiment.
Mr. Milingtou, Professor Of Chemistry Natural Phioso-
ply, aud Civil Engineering 10 OF those who
happily combine great scientific attainment with tho
extensive practical knowledge, which he communicates
with great readiness Ind remarkable huency. As scen
c msn, he held for years Of the hoi orsble
posts IN other counres, IN oil Of which he proved mss
- he has 90 sbtsaeOay IN his present professor hip,
man Of eminent attoinmens. Professor Milugion Ia the
author Of two extensive works OF Mcdaniel Pune 40
ply and the other civil Engineering both Of which ute
used as ieIi books In this department. aud reflect with
great credit, the learning aud lubOnous research Of s
/ high authorship.
| Mr. Minulgerode, Professor Of Ancient and Modern
Languages has been elected Professor since attended
lectures at William and Mary College ] understand he
had the honor Of being unanimously chosen By tho Board
Of Visitors from amongst some thirty forty candidates.
in consequence II the oyorpowtripg testimonials he exhibit
cd u his profound classical learning aud extensive literary
acqutenens or these, however, he has ready given
strong evidence. only IN his professor thus
far, as hear, but IN tw0 articles published some
time pastin the Messenger, which eThibed, femsTks
bic degree, his profound acquaintance with ancient efs-
ure lie is young, aud, understand, Of lsborous per
ssVerng habits which offer earnest the public. Of the
distinguished fame snd future increased influence and
lulness, to which hit ambition seems At present directed
have gone through with n somewhat detailed do
scuphon Of TIE Faculty Of Wiism and Mary College
each member Uf which have found tJ be suhor and
genius Of no Common order. hope, however, that the
interested portion Of the community, parents who
have 10 send 10 college, will examine for themselves
care not how Tisdiy satisfied % that old William
and Mary bear the test. and successful comparison
too, with any other college Of this county, whilst none
could be admirably adapted, IN every respect for the
support and continuance Of peculir Southern insttu
lions. a STUDESr 90 1898.
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