Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-30

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If The State and National Law School at BalstonSpa New
York-of whose high merits our mas 'a''
.naLo, - fllv We find that four Virgnians are men,
IT,. - IL, Scboo, viz W. w. Caraway, d. J. Goodwin, g.
" Knioh, and r. NJ Harwood of King and Queen, Va
There are also members from Florida Georgia. Louisiana
and Torasfrom which last State Is Mr. A. j. Baldwin, TO
whom doubtless addressed the following interesting
and patroc letter from Mr. Calhoun among the last poduc
,;ons from his men, While we dislike TO young
leaving behind our excellent semnares OF learning wo
have much reason to believe TINT this Law School is valu
able one:
Saratoga County, New York, April 49, 1850
To the Editors Of the Union
Washington where became intimately acquainted with the
late Hon John c. Calhoun who had been familiar friend
of my aihcr. He permitted me the honor OF frequent cor
respondence with him. The following letter received from
him ust before his DEATH II is probably the last long letter
he ever wrote. As everything concerning MN has, by his
demise become douby interesting TO The phoc send you
this copy for publications you think best II Is specimen
of the kind and simple familiarity of his intercourse with the
Young Of his acquaintance not one OF whon nut would
have died 10 him. His departure has left painful
heart -rcnding vacancy in my affections .
Most respectfully, yours, A > d.
WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 26 1850.
NV Dear B: Yours of the 18TH instant was duly re-
ccyed am happy 10 learn that you delighted with
the plan of tho institution, and the peculiar advantages II
affords for rapid Improvement not only IN me acqlsilon o
the impo OF exempore speaking regard TINS
latter Of the essential features OF inc institution
the opportunity of drilling every day. in this great ar
and the trial and argument of causes, under constant
and competent instruction., have no doubt should nave
been all the practical requisites of success, len years IN
advance of what / when entered the profession
well remember, when connected with The Law School at
Itchied Connecticut the need we all le OF soino adVan
tapes speaking These exercises In which you
required engage before large number OIL you lei
lowstudens if for nothing else than the sel-conhdoncc
which they gradually inspire, Will In Inc cnd prove
exceedingly valuable. shall never forget the painful me
ndescbable embarrassment under which aoored IN he
delivery of my naidcn speech before cour-an cmoar
assment which il required years OF practice To overcome
Improve then nv dear B. the privileges which the
institution affords you. BE systematic and punctua IN le
performance OF all your duties; and remember lal 'e o
ession you have chosen imposes as condltloh
success necessity for constant and arduous oof III
il there Disgusting OF ones capacities or oeners
physicians art Is concealed; ana oy hlPpanl
and an air of professional WISDOM he produce the oee
that he is what he is The clergyman has t'o cnoce
of Subjects and world of other mems thoughts W aiu i
his preparations for tho pulpit But the lawyer, i
in the office before court and jury, Can assume hos
which he does moi possess His legal opinions are soon 10
be tested by the ORDEAL and his 40 m
advocate must be real or they will avail INN notns ana
would also have remember that you VIII oe oese. VIII"
constant temptation swervc from the STANDARD Vi mSh
moral integrity The very obligations ol re ati i
.nd his client right wrong, tend TO ianliarizc MN win
error and 10 blunt his natural adherence OF dcpraV ana
by obligations such only as would lead MN 10 seek
the groa, ends OF Justice Beyond this even though IL should
result in your ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, would mol nave you
out forth single exerion In the defence OF one whom you
believe 10 be guilty proceed further than is necessary TO
elicit the truth by balance OF testimony am aware
il will often be difficult in this respect to draw precise
line between duties you will owe 10 your Client and those
due yourself and community But cultivated ana rened
mor, ensetho basis of all that grand and beautiful in
human character and which, trust above all things else
YOU will seek TO incorporate into your ownw generally be
safe and accurate guide
cations 10 YOU feel myself sinking under the wasting
power Of disease My end is probably nearperhaps very
rtify il is to see my country quoted under
men-alas know what-that will bo satisfactory 10
all and safe 10 the South
your school will any by request directed your
president j. w. Fowler Esq. Please have sent 10 my
address, for friend Most afectionately yours
q CALHOUN