The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-18
LOCAL MATTERS

We noticed yesterday morning the order of exer-
cises ut the Commencement Of the Medical College
Of piyginia. We had not room or time then for
synopsis OF DR.. TucKER's paiedictory Address: and
deeming it worthy OF further notice, we give the
following sketch Of it:
DR.. TUCKER commenced by an appropriate re-
mark uporAthe diploma which had been conferred
upon the or aduates. 1t was the merited reward of
the zeal and industry with which they had prose-
cuted their studies-a certificate of their integrity
as gentlemen, and their qualifications for the dis
charge of the responsible duties oil their profession
He warned them, however not to conclude that
with the attainment of the Electorate, their labors
ceased. They had only passed the Threshold OF the
temple of the medical science. Their labcrs were,
indeed, just about to begin and heappealed to them
az young men aud Vireinans, and Southern men,
to enter the field with proper ambition to assist In
promoting the interests OF the profession, to assist
in accommodating facts to aid in the development oi
the great principles of medical science lie urged
ihemto be true alike to philosophy and philanthropy
and in whatever they may undertake, TO let integrity
and truth be their guides
In their intercourse with their fellows, the Doctor
urged upon them to adopt for their maxim do unto
others as ye would that men should do unto you.
In following up this principle he considered rules
were not nsG1ed. Books and forms OF etiquette
could not 4 Ike the true gentleman. 1.-The in
stincts of gentleman" said he, will almost
rnplv poiDt out the course he should pursue and If
he err said he ait will be error OF Judgment"
over which all will throw the mantle OF forgiveness
This part of his address he closed with an extract
from st. Paul in a somewhat modified form, as Civ
ing comprehensive injunction quite appropriate
to the occasion
Love is torbearing, obliging; Love is not envi-
Loyes not arrogant Is not proud, is not rude,
or selfish or irritable, or slanderous. 1t has plea
sure in Truth and not in Falsehood. 1t is content
with all contides in ALL trusts to ALL bears with all.
The highest rank, the greatest skill the profound.
est learning, are without this nothing The great.
est performances and accomplishments in literature
and science without it vain as the jingling GYM
bal"
In going abroad to pursue their profession he
warned the graduates against the alurements of
and Incidence, and seductions of vice He
urged them to be cautious, vigilant, firm and true
and thus panoplied, he assured them of success.
DR.. TUCKER gave brief sketch OF the difficulties
through which the Institution had passed down to
its Independent incorporation-by the Legislature.
tie referred tothe organization OF the Faculty which
took place the day previous-he commented on the
character OF the instltutlOn-that 1t close
corporation: not selfperpetuating, the Board hav-
ing the power of appointment; that the Board was
selected from every part ofthe Commonwealth, &c.
These ought to remove the objections, he thought,
of all who were not jrreconciiably hostile to the In
stitution. He appealed TO the profession-he con
sidered it the suspicious moment in the history of
Virginia Medical Education, and hoped that none of
it's sincere friends would falter in their loyalty to
one of the vital interests of the Commonwealth.
He spoke of the habit Of encouraging Northern in
stitutions and Northern enterprise and industry, to
the neglect of our own, while we are reviled, up
braided and denounced in Northern pulpits and
Northern colleges
the Union The money accumulated by the indus
try of her sons had been expended mostly beyond
her borders, aud had gone into the pockets of her
Northern revers. And thus it was by system of
"AbsenteeiSm" our good old State had declined and
would continue to decline unless something were
done to arrest the fearful evil Through Medical
Education a large portion OF our money was sent to
the North and he appealed to Virginia and the South
to assert their independence, TO maintain their own
schools and enterprises, and cease to lavish their
wealth upon a people who were constantly abusing
them and assaling their rights. He pledged the
school for every effort to raise the standard OF Med
ica Education.
Dr. T. Rintroduced here a handsome appeal TO the
Alumni OF the Institution to stand by it, and he
thanked the graduates for the manner in which they
had sustained it in its late struggles.
Before concluding he noticed the death of young
kEEsEE, which occurred during the session, pay
ing just tribute to his memory He then noticed
in a feeling manner the death of the lamented Dr.
CHAMBERLAYNE of whom he said
'He was one of the founders of this Institution,
and had, from its foundation, abored earnestly in
her behalf. His popularity with the Medical class,
both as Lecturer and as man, Is well known to
you all. But it is from his colleagues and within
the circle of his friends and acquaintance that
best learn to appreciate properly his mental and
moral endowments From them you will learn
that he possessed most active and sagasious mind,
and that in his bosom beat heart full of sincerity
kindness and generosity.
"None knew him but to love him,
None named him but to praise ~
DR.. TUCKER then babe farewell to the graduates
in attectionate manner, and thus closed the GER
emonies.
Last Of Graduates.-We give below list of the
graduates who received certificates at the Com
nlencenent of the Virginia Medical College, on