Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-04-03
FROM OUR CORRESPOND ENrs
Our University.

It is not often, Mr. Editor, that intrude my
views or opinions upon any subject upon the pub
lie, but have under ali circumstances felt desire
to see the golden maxim observed, g Let justice
be done though the Heavens may fall" In the
last number of the "Enqurer,' of this place. /
see article headed 80 Murder in Chapel Hill
AS to that portion of the article which refers
clusivey to the homicide have nothing to say,
more than that from the particulars given in
the paper, Am at loss to know by what pro-
cess of reasoning the editors come to the concIu-
sion that it was murder.
AS it has not yet undergone judicial nves-
tigation, they might at some future time be party
TO a suit for libel. Bat what I wish to call to
your attention the remarks with reference to
Chapel Hill, being in themselves devoid both of
justice and patriotism, and so far as my knowledge
extends. and I think know something of the
history of the University. they are not in accord
ance with the facts. In the first place he says,
1--WE are panied to learn that another murder has
been committed in Chapel Hill, another outrage
Gus deed added to the many Now. Mr., Editor.
the =" Enquirer has not shown in the first place.
that the present homicide a murder. and in
the mex! place ,chen was the first murder commit
ted here7 1 have never heard of the outrage
reflect, and ask themselves ,oh n it acas? they will
be unable to answer the question. another out
rageous deed has been added to the many This.
sir, is aspersion upon the fair fame of the Uni
versify which she does not merit, and it is mat
ter of surprise that the intelligent Editors of the
" Enquirer" should give vent to such uncharita-
BILE expressions.
That all melancholy affairs of this kind are
very much to be deplored no one will deny, but
it is exceedingly ungenerous to say the least of it.
to indulge III such exaggerating rem 4rks to
be found in that article. Instead Of attempting g
to excite prejudice against the University, the in
telgent and patriotic press of the State should
arouse feeling of interest and pride among the
people at large in the growth and prosperity of
this the very brightest jewel of which Carolina
can boast In its liberaIity aud generosity to the
poor young men of the State it has superior in
the Union, and in the learning and piety of its
Professors it is second to Among such q
large number Of students, coming from every por'
ton of the South it is to be expected that there
will be dificulties. but that account
should any North CaroliRian say that it is {" bet
ter that The institution shonld close its doors 7"
The Enquirer says in substance that if they
don't do better it " will advocate publicly suspen
sion of the University Of North Carolina" Dam
up the fountain because ofsits branches runs
irregularly! Destroy the temple because de-
v"tea at the shrine is unworthy close in disgrace
those halls consecrated by time, and rendered
sacred by the memories of great men! Noble
sentiment! Oh: Universtas vale! vale! Won
der if the " Enquirer will all its influence tt
have the University suspended? 4?