The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-24
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

WHY ERoIAI OF v lhOlNIA.
THE sessions of this institution annually COM
i mence on the LIST day of0ctober, and terminals
on the 18th ofJune following.
The schools Of the University, with their respect
i've professors, are: ...
I. AScrrsr LAseuAsrs, Professor Harrison.
2. MODERN LANGUAGES, &c Schee.
3. MArHxmArIcs, 'r r Courtenay
I 4. natural PHnosoPHY, w. B. Rogers
s.. CIVIL EssIsEERMe-the subjects Of which
are divided between the professors Of Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy.
6. CsEMsTRr, Professor r. z. Rorrrs.
7. MEDICINE, .- howard.
8. ANATOMY q SURGERY, CsbeIl.
y MORAL PHLosoPHr, McGufey.
TO- Law, J. B. Minor
In both schools of Languages are also taught Az
Gent and Modern History, and the literature of the
In the school Of Mathematics is included mixed
mathematics. l Haa
In that of Natural Philosophy, mineralogy and
geology, +
In that Of. Moral Philosophy, beIles-letues, logic,
In that Of Law, besides municipal law in an ito
branches, the law of nature and nations the science
Of government, and constitutional law. b.
To be admitted into this Institution, the applicant
must be sixteen years Of age; but the faculty may
dispense with this requisiton favor of one whose
brother is student. N ~ a.r...r.
Every student is free to attend the school of his
choice but if he be under twenty-one wears of age
he shall attend at least three unless authorized by
his parentor guardian IN writings by the Faculty,
tor good cause, TO attend q less number. ,s 80,
All students under twenty-one years of age are
required TO board within the precincts, and TO do
posite their funds with the Patron.
Religious services are regularly performed at the
University by chaplain, who is appointed, in turn,
from the four principal denominations of the State;
and by resolution of the Faculty ministers of the
Gospel may attend any of tho schools without the
payment Of fees to the Professors. The same priv
ilege Is extended to young men who are preparing
Tor the ministry, upon their presenting to the Fac
ulty satisfactory evidence Of decided merit
The expenses of the season of nine months are a.
follows: ~. ~.
Board, lodging, and attendance 400
Rent Of dorntory SIC; for half, if occuped by
Two 49,. .....--... ..........-.......
Sse , " Puol1 rooms. .-;....'........... 10
Fuel and candles estimated at. Is
Fees, if only one professor be attended, $50; if
two, to each professor $50; if more than two,
10 each 40; say.....s..--.... 70
Total, exclusive Of clothes, books, and pocket
inohey.-.1 ....................-..
The allowance for clothes is limited 10 400, and
Of pocket money 10 S45. .y 's.. ..r
The usual average amount expended by resident
students Is found, from the Patrons books to range
about $3.50; which sum il believed to be amply suf.
hcient for every useful purpose. D
VIM. 8. KEMPER,
Proctor and Patron, University of va.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
The plan of instruction in this department of the
University, presents pcculiarties, to be found in no
other school OF medicine in the Union. The lee
lures commences on the LIST Of October and terminate
on the 18th of June. N sas lgltHy
Owing 70. the length of the session, which EN-.
braces period OF nine months, three professors are
enabled TO perform all the duties which In other med
icai institutions are usually assigned TO six; and the
students are seldom required to attend more than
Two lectures on the same day. BY this arrange
ment, the students have opportunity of being
wen grounded In Anatomy, Physiology, and other
elementary branches of medical science before they
investigate their applications in connexion with the
study OF the practice Of Medicine and Surgery. IN
Immediately before each lecture, the students are
subjected to full and rigid examination on the pre-
ceoing 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 allows
tne Student TO commence as well as to complete his
medical studies in the institution, and presents
happy combination OF the advantages OF the system
o. instruction. by private pupilage and that Of public
Any person Of approved moral conduct NAV offer
as candidate, and receive the degree of M D.,
without reference to the time he has been engaged
10 tne study OF medicine, or Of joining the school,
PROVIDED ne undergoes, in a satisfactory manner,
.ne various examlnations prescribed by the ensct'
ments, lhe professors are: 8 ssl'
Robert Z, Rogers, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try, Pharmacy, and Msteria Medica. & ,ag.
Henry Howard, M. D., Professor of Pathology
and prnesioe OF Medicine, Obstetrics, and Medical
,, James L. Cabell, M. D., Professor Of Anatomy
PHYSIOLOGY, and Surgery. y
John Stage Davis, M. d., Demonstrator Of Anat
VIM. s. KEMPER, Proctor
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