The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-06-09
CHE DAILY DISPATCH
Wiilian aad mary CeIlees


William aad mary College.
We have received copy Of he Catalogue OF
wnIian end Mary College, IN Institution De-
ssrvsdly vensrased and beloved IN Virginia TIE
Faculty Ct this College b one Of the most learned
aud energetic 10 BE- found In the Uuicn. We
would earnestly call the attention of parents 70
the names which compose that Faculty, ~ the
best evidences We can give that what Ne SAY IN
their behalf n no empty compliment Whilst
among the most profound and accomplished scnol'
ars that ever grsced any seat Of isaruins In VIZ
siniA thes are not mere men Of the closet acqusint
Cd only with books, and knowing little OF human
nature and of life. On the contrary, they are, In
su eminent degree practical men, men OF the
world, who have studied the great book OF human
nature a well a. the ponderous volumes OF sci-
ence. and who understand the art Of disciplining
and trainipg young men - well ~ storing
their minds with knowledge. We are thoroughly
convinced that there 10 no college In the South
which presents superior opportunities Of = tho
rough aud practical education to old William snc
Mary At this very moment Benz amin Eve"
ESQ, the able President, and Professor of Matoe.
mates and Natural Science. isa graduate OF We
Point, and has long filed with deserved os""N
tion the chair of Mathematics and Nafursi "''.
In some Of the best Institutions Of the o'A'e
combines with the frmness Of character Ana n.o''
Of discipline and regularity characteristic VI "0''
Point training, An elevated and senei'a' ne'.'
aud manners of singular Kindness .n1
such Is strongly attach to BIN 'uo '"1Ns A'. un-
der his CHARGE Rev DR.. Totten' PROFESSOR Oh mo"
raj and Intellectual Philosophy &c, 10 . gentie-
man ~ nrofound learning and tho most varied ae'
comp,isbments Indeed we have heard 1t said
that. IN the absence of any Professor from de-
partment. DIR. Totten could step In, and discharge
the duties of the chair with perfect promptness
and thoroughness As If 1t were his own particular
department, He is gentleman of extraordinary
a ttainments, and distinguished IS highly for his
sound common sense and moderation of character
rs for his elegant scholarship The names of Hen.
~ A. Washington, Professor OF History and Con
s.itutioual Law and of Lucian Minor, Professor Of
Law, are as familiar to the community ~ house.
hold words. Mr. Washington has attained position
as q lecturer and writer upon the subjects con-
nected with his department, such ~ has been
achieved by few young men In the country. Profess
or Minor IL one of the most profound lawyers the
Commonwealth, and fills with honor and eficien-
cy chair adorned by such men as Tucker and
Scarburgh Morgan ]. Snead, Esq Professor Of
Languages, Is gentleman Of fne Accomplishments,
and long experience in his department, well known
In this community T. L. Snead, EGG fills with
ability and efficiency the chair of adjunct professor
ofMathematics. We have mentioned particular
" the names of the Faculty of this institution, be-
cause they show that old William and Mary is not
alone College of the Past but that it has within
itself elements of present and future vitality and
usefulness not exceeded by any College in Virginia,
and which ought to secure it the liberal patron
age of virsinians. not alone from gratitude for
what it has done, blu: on account of what it can
and will do for their children and for Virginia, II
encouraged and sustained in proportion to its &C.
tual deserts and capacities for usefulness
The elegant and hospitable society of Williams
burg, and the healthfulness of the climate, afford
additional inducements 10 behalf of this venerable
and noble institution.