Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-05
STANTON, VIRGINIA. THURSDAY, MARCH T. Is46.

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where the sciences and literary attachments al
carried to the same high degree of perfection,
sum not exceeding three hundred and fifty dollar
Tor nine months, and may be reduced 10 less
with economy. Ii young men choose TO expen
more, and fail TO comply with the regulation
which requires them to deposit their funds will
'he patron, that is a matter between them an,
their parents or guardians, for which neither thu
Sisilefs nor faculty are responsible.
The charge OF nepo,ism, as it is called, or I'll,
appointment OF relatives Of the Visers to Offices
connected with the University, was likewis,
brought 10 The consideration OF the committee
which, perhaps, it may be necessary TO motto,
heIe' from the importance given 20 it in some o.
tue puoiic papers. In the one case, that of Pro
lessor Cabeli, who was nephew TO the Rector, il
appeared that he received his appointment from
The Board Of VisiteIs while The Rector retired AM
declined voting on account of his relationship
and another OF the Vis,ers, who stood related &c
nun, voted against him, il being a principle with
hun, which he had laid down as rule of CON
ouct in such cases, acknowledging at the same
time MIR. Cabel's distinguished ability for the
ounce. In another, that of Professor Johnson
MI. chapman johnson, his uncle, was not a mem.
Der oil the Board at the time of his appointment
anu the only Fisiter who was any wise related to
him, voted against him. The case of Mr.. Minor
| was, that he had married the sister of The late
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fourth cousin of one of the Professors. The Sc.
cretary OF the Board of Visiters happened 10 have
mad an uncle who died twelve years before he
was born, who was the nephew of Mr.. Jefferson,
The grandfather of one Of the Yisters. Other
cases OF like character were also presented In
almost every instance, as will aPpea. from the
testimony, the gentlemen elected were well quail
flied to discharge the duties OF their chairs How
lar the degree Of consangpinity should operate an
exclusion from Office, the committee are no, pre-
pared TO say. 1t seemed 10 them more deIicacy
mad been observed than perhaps was consistent,
with the interest Of The institution. This, how
ever, is subject which must always be between
them and their feelings in the discharge of their
public duties. We saw nothing in their conduct
which led us for moment TO believe, that they had
oeen wanting IN that vigilance so necessary to
guard The interests of the University, and to sun.
press The disorders which prevailed there but, on
the contrary, much 10 commend for their prompt
ac'ion In detecting the delinquency Of the late
PROCTOR, SO soon as known to them, and providing
In future against any possible loss of the funds Of
the institution. 1t is gratifying here to state,
mat not cent has been lost, or unaccounted for
since its establishment. The committee are of
opinion that there should be an increase of the
number oil Visters dispersed more generally over
the State, 10 produce more lively interest in its
welfare, and 10 ensure more certainly an annual
meeting OF the Board, having always a sufficient
number convenient to the University for teIDpora.
ry purposes. This will likewise remove some of
the prej"dlces existing in the public mind.
j ne cause and progress of tie riots are SO fully
detailed In the report Of the committee, that il
can De scarcely necessary 10 detain The House
with any further recital oil them. AS the best
mode OF snPpressing them in future, various O.
plhionS are entertained. The removal of those
students who are dismissed TO distance of five
miles beyond the precincts is absolutely necessa-
| ny Tor protection and safety. One Thing be-
a
should SO far forge; the character which belongs
10 them as gentlemen, by outragIng the laws of
society and putting those OF lie land at defiance
when HE the force OF moral power has ceased TO
influence tielr conduct, no alternative is left but
10 call In aid The civil authority. They must be
n ~, 10 know and ieel that they owe duty TO
The laws OF the land as citizens, which must he
respected and observed
Inc question now properly to be considered is
Wheiher Inc University can be sustained without,
the annual appropriation of $4,000! and unless
tne flouSe is disposed TO destroy il altogether, |
LINK IL hazardous to make the experiment
mere is now debt hanging over The institution
OF $4,000, which it is calculated with the usual
NUMBER oil students can be redeemed in seven
years. Unless, therefore, the legislature should
mink proper TO cancel this debt, or the interest
which am disp sed 10 think the wiser course.
this sum Is absolutely necessary TO aid i'm its re-
demPtlon. would even 90 farther in this re-
mics Tie interest upon loans received from the
Literary fund.- and grant TO others, well establish
ed, an amount that would satisfy their demands.
In thls way the cause of education would be
more essentially promoted, by sending forth a
number OF young men better qualified to take
charge OF your academies and primary schools.
which can be supplied in no other way The
university has contributed her full quota to-
wards this purpose; and we TOW see in everv
part OF The Commonwealth Furnishing inslitu.
lions growing mp under the direction and MANAGE
menl OF her alumni. Not less than half nil
lion OF dollars have been brought in and saved TO
the State 10y The youth of other States, and in the
education oil her own-adding so much 10 her
wealth., great portion Of which would otherwise
nave gone beyond her borders 10 enrich others
Independently Of this they have been instructed
| In the principles of their own institutions and
not come back, as they would have done, instil.
LED WIN preJud!ces and notions foreign 10 the
land OF their fathers. If there were no other con.
sideratlons that of itself would be sufficient with
me TO sustain 1t at heavy expense, i'm accom-
pilshing so desirable an object. Let her, there
iore, remain as o monument Of the wisdom OF
those who brought her into existence; and if she
must fall by the hands of violence, we, whose
duty 1t is to cherish and support her in the las,
hours OF afflIction, will not be held responsible
Tor the consequences Of SO lamentabe a ca,astro.
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| The Rev. DIR. DowLrNG describes in the New
! YORK Sun ''Mechanica Chirographer," a ma.
chine by which the Blind mey be taught TO write
with the same facility as those who can see. The
instrument is said to be, in appearance, precisely
like small piano, or parlor organ. Each KEY is
marked ERASED letters, If necessary, for the blind.
The keys are struck by the fingers precisely a.
IN playing on the piano forte, and a small GeI