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The Faculty met June 1st 1841

The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Proctor's monthly report

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Proctor's report of Assessments - On motion - resolved, that the report be approved.-

The Professor of Ancient Languages (P25515) reported, that Mr. William L. Anderson (P37371) was 11 times absent without leave during the last month -

From Mr. Power's (P43675) report it appears that.

The Professor of Natural Philosophy (P43658) reported, that

The Professor of Chemistry (P43625) reported, that

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The Professor of Anatomy & Surgery (P43619) reported that

The Professor of Moral Philosophy (P43619) reported, that

The Professor of Law (P43672) reported that

[EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Withdrawal from University Action:denied ] On motion - resolved, that Mr. William L. Anderson (P37371) to whom dismissal notice was given on the 3rd of May be sent for- Mr. Anderson (P37371) appeared and said that he could not give an excuse for all his absences.- He was kept away three days by sickness and occasionally by bad weather.- Has made no effort to improve.-

Mr. Anderson (P37371) applied with the consent of his guardian to with- draw from the University (CB0001) - On motion - resolved that his appli- cation be not granted.-

The following resolution was then proposed, seconded and passed -

It appearing to the Faculty, that Mr. William L. Anderson, (P37371) to whom for his idleness and want of proficiency, dismissal notice was given on the 3rd of May - has made not improvement: and it further appearing by his own admission that he has made no effort to improve -

Resolved, that he be dismissed from the University (CB0001).-

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] [EVENT: Student Misconduct:Uniform Violation  ] [EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages  ] The Chairman informed the Faculty that Mr. Geo. W. Carr (P26997) was

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without Uniform in Charlottesville (PL4204) several times during the term of the Superior Court - and that he is frequently absent from lectures in Modern Languages, and particularly from Dr. Togno's (P44278) lectures on French -

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Carr (P26997) be sent for - He appeared and said, that his object in joining the [EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages  ] School of Modern Languages, was to learn German - and not to attend French - the hour of lecture is very inconvenient for him, having to come from home which is at a considerable distance from the University (CB0001)- from this cause in had weather he has often been prevented form attending lectures.-

He attended Court without Uniform: - Has no Uniform and has had none since Christmas.-

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] On motion - Resolved, that Mr. George T. Wright (P40911) for his inattention in his Schools be reprimanded by the Chairman, and that his father be written to -

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] [EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ]  [EVENT: Course Reference:Natural Philosophy  ] On motion - Resolved, that Mr. John Laurens (P31729) be admonished by the Chairman on account of his inattention in Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.

On motion - Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to send for Messrs. F. C. Gray, (P25425) Th. A. Michie, (P30254) A. H. Ashford, (P33369) E. Goss, (P27362) Francis E. Morancey, (P27216) M. P. Scott, (P26848) James. L. Mullen, (P28222) John S. Davis, (P34233) James T. Geo, (P24263) Geo. N. Gilmer (P35260) and John W. Stokes (P31891) and inquire into their several delinquencies

The Chairman called, the attention of the Faculty to certain violations of the law regarding early rising reported by the Proctor - On motion - Resolved, that the students so reported and named by the Chairman, be reprimanded, and that their parents be written to.

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The Chairman proposed, the following resolutions, which were seconded and adopted.-

[EVENT: Student Conduct:Honor  ] It being obvious that every. successful attempt to secure the honors of the University (CB0001) by frauds in the examinations, not only goes to impair the character of the University and lower its standard of merit, and so to inflict upon it the most serious injury: but also is a fragrant wrong to those who seek for honor by fair and honorable means, by reducing the value of the distinc- tion which they obtain.-

Resolved, that the Faculty will refuse to confer a degree, or to allow distinction in every case in which they shall be satisfied, that the student has, at any examination for such degree or distinction attempted to commit a fraud upon the Committee in any way or to any extent whatever.-

Resolved, further, that the above rule shall be understood to apply equally to the case of the person who gives, and that or him who obtains aid in the examination room.-

[EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:denied ] [EVENT: Course Reference:Ancient Languages:Greek  ] Mr. John G. Crouch (P29306) appied thro' the Chairman for Permission to quit the Class of Jun: Greek - On motion - Resolved that his application be not granted -

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Uniform Violation  ] [EVENT: University Administration:Student Restrictions  ] The Chairman stated that Mr. Edwin W. Henry (P23250) was reported by the Patron for having violated the law in purchasing a Panama hat at the cost of $9. the bill for which when presented be refused to pay. Whereupon the Chairman offered the following resolution which was seconded and passed -

Resolved, that the students who have purchased Panama hats as substitutes for the Uniform hat, have violated the law in so doing - and that the Proctor be instructed to give notice that such hats will not be allowed to be worn as Uniform.-

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[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Uniform Violation  ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty, that he had been informed by the Proctor, that Mr. William J. Neblitt (P27346) had purchased of Mr. Cochran () a summer coat, the price of the material & making of which amounted to $21. On motion. Resolved, that Mr. Neblett (P27346) be sent for - He attended and stated, that he had purchased the coat in ignorance of the requirements of the law. On motion

Resolved, that Mr. Neblett (P27346) be admonished for his violation of the law -

Mr. Lewis E. Mason (P24727) applied thro' the Chairman for a separate examination for graduation in Latin, on the ground of sickness Previous to the second examination - On motion - Resolved, that he be allowed a separate examination on the 22nd of June.-

[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. William R. Galt (P41634) applied thro' the Chairman for permission to quit the School of Mathematics - He attends the School of Ancient Languages, is a candidate for graduation in both Latin and Greek.- He attends Modern Languages and is a candidate in French & Italian - On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Galt's (P41634) appli- cation be granted -

[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:denied ] Mr. Seth Shepard (P38313) applied for permission to quit the School of Mathematics - no good reason being offered - On motion -

Resolved that his application be rejected.-

[EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. M. A. Wingfield (P42121) applied thro' the Chairman for permission to quit the School of Chemistry. He attends Mathematics and Natural Philosophy: and alledges weakness and inflammation of the eyes, preventing him from study.- On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.

[EVENT: Course Reference:Medicine  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. William Byars (P36806) applied for permission to quit the School or Medicine.- His reasons being satisfactory, On motion Resolved, that his application be granted.-

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[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. Charles S. Taylor (P33644) applied for permission to leave the School of Mathematics.- He attends the Class of mineralogy and Geology, the School of Natural Philosophy and the School of Chemistry. On motion Resolved, that his application be granted.

[EVENT: Student Status:Withdrawal from University Action:granted ] Mr. A. E. Maxwell (P41828) applied thro' the Chairman for permission to withdraw from the University on account of acre eyes, rendering him unable to study.- On motion

Resolved, that his application be granted.

[EVENT: Student Status:Withdrawal from University Action:granted ] Mr. J. G. Morris (P27153) made application thro' the Chairman for permission to withdraw from the University on account of ill health. Dr. Howard (P43670) stated that his health had been bad for some time past; and that recently he has had a hemorrage from the lungs.-

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted -

On motion of Mr. N. P. Howard (P43672) -

Resolved, that the examinations for graduation in law be appointed for saturday the 12th & saturday the 26th instant.

The Faculty adjourned -

Gessner Harrison, (P25515) Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met June 4th 1841

The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Bank report for June.

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Uniform Violation  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Suspension  ] The Chairman called the attention of the Faculty to the case of Mr. Geo. W. Carr (P26997) which was stated on the 1st instant -

Whereupon the following resolution was proposed, seconded, and passed.

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It appearing to the Faculty that Mr. Geo W. Carr (P26997) violated the law regarding Uniform several times during the term of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery.-

Resolved, that he be suspended for one week, and required to spend the time at home.

[EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages:French  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:denied ] Mr. Geo W. Carr (P26997) applied for permission to leave the Class of French - On nation - Resolved, that his application be rejected.

[EVENT: Student Status:Withdrawal from University Action:granted ] Mr. James Bynum (P25624) made application for permission to withdraw from the University on account of sore eyes.- Dr. Cabell (P43619) stated that he considered the application proper as Mr. Bynum (P25624) was on account of his eyes unable to study - On motion - resolved, that his application be granted -

[EVENT: Course Reference:Ancient Languages:Latin  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. John P, DuVal (P43451) applied for permission to leave the Class of Latin - The Faculty deeming his reasons satisfactory, on motion made, seconded, and passed, granted his application.

[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. Albert P. Whitehead (P23544) made application for permission to leave the School of Mathematics.- His reasons being satisfactory, On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.

The Faculty adjourned

Gessner Harrison, (P25515) Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met June 19th 1841

[EVENT: Exception:Granted  ] Mr. Tucker (P43619) staed that an examination for graduation in M. Philosophy was not held at the time appointed: and moved that the same be allowed to be held at the 23rd instant - His motion having been seconded and passed in the affirmative.

Mr. Tucker (P43619) moved that the examination for Certificates of

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Proficiency in Political Economy be postponed till the Instant.-

The Chairman stated that the Candidates for graduation (except Messrs. Dabney (P29191) and Shanklin (P31268)) in Mathematics were desirous of postponing the examination appointed for the 25th instant till the 26th and Messrs. Dabney (P29191) and Shanklin (P31268) apply, to be examined this evening instead of the day appointed.- On motion

Resolved, that these applications be granted.-

The Chairman laid before the Faculty a letter from Mr. Henry C. Lay (P25610) asking a separate examination for graduation in Latin of the ground that for a fortnight previous to the 3rd examination he was so much indisposed as to prevent him from preparing properly.- On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted, and that he be examined on the

On motion

Resolved, that Saturday the 26th instant be appointed for the commencement of the Final Examinations

On motion of Mr. Rogers (P43658)

Resolved, that the examination for Certificates of Proficiency in Mineralogy and Geology be held on the -

On motion

Resolved, that examinations for graduation be held in French on the 23rd and in Italian on the instant -

The Faculty adjourned

Gessner Harrison, (P25515) Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met July 2nd 1841

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[EVENT: Student Conduct:Award/Excellence  ] The several reported of the Committees appointed to conduct the Intermediate and final examinations held during the present Session, were laid before the Faculty - and on motions severally made seconded and passed were adopted as follows -

[EVENT: Course Reference:Ancient Languages:Latin  ] Schools of Ancient Languages Junior Latin Class
William F. Taliaferro (P31025) 1 2 Westmoreland Co. Virginia (PL4467)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Ancient Languages:Greek  ] Junior Greek Class
Robert L. Dabney (P29191) 1 Louisa Co. Virginia (PL5558)
Dabney C. T. Davis (P41153) 1 Albemarle " " (PL5392)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages  ] Schools of Modern Languages Senior of Modern Languages
Henry C. Logan (P35876) 2 Halifax Co. Virginia (PL4460)
William F. Taliaferro (P31025) 2 Westmoreland " (PL4467)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages:French  ] Junior French Class
Andrew H. Buchanan (P37456) 1 North Caroline (PL4223)
Richard Eppes (P27918) 1 2 Prince Geo. Co. Va- (PL8336)
Richard W. N. Noland (P24047) 1 Loudon " " (PL4696)
Francis Preston (P22351) 1 Abingdon " " (PL4340)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages:Italian  ] Junior Italian Class
Henry A. Sydnor (P38371) 1 Pittsylvania co. Va. (PL5884)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages:Spanish  ] Senior Spanish Class
William S. Jenkins (P39362) 2 Kentucky (PL4268)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages:German  ] German Class
G. Watson Garr (P26997) 1 2 Albemarle Co. Virginia (PL5392)
Francis G. Gray (P25425) 2 University of Virginia (PL4214)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] Schools of Mathematics Junior Class

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George R. Atkins (P25234) 1 Isle of Wight Co. Va (PL5238)
Wyatt S. Beazley (P27751) 1 Green Co. Va. (PL7432)
William H. Brooke (P33221) 2 Essex " " (PL4389)
Dabney C. T. Davis (P41153) 1 2 Albemarle " " (PL5392)
Rees D. Gayle (P41857) 2 Alabama (PL4236)
Elinslie G. Higginbotham (P32129) 1 2 Albemarle Co. Va. (PL5392)
Richard T. Hundley (P36201) 2 Hanover " " (PL4934)
William S. Jenkins (P39362) 2 Kentucky (PL4268)
John L. Marye (P26789) 1 Fredericksburg (PL4252)
Lewis E. Mason (P24727) 1 Greenville Co. Va. (PL7128)
Powhatan B. Stark (P23370) 1 Norfolk (PL4200)
James D. Thornton (P31389) 1 Cumberland, Va. (PL4911)
John R. Thompson (P29546) 1 Richard City, Va. (PL4711)
Thomas H. Tutwiler (P24747) 1 Fluvanna Co. Va. (PL5384)
Marius A. Wingfield (P42121) 2 Georgia (PL4356)
Intermediate Class
Wyatt S. Beazley (P27751) 1 Green Co. Va. (PL7432)
Elinslie G. Higginbotham (P32129) 1 2 Albemarle Co. Va. (PL5392)
Mathew Harrison (P27718) 1 Loudon " " (PL4696)
John N. Hendren (P28746) 1 2 Augusta " " (PL4289)
John L. Marye (P26789) 1 Fredericksburg (PL4252)
Marcellus McKennie (P35688) 1 2 University of Virginia (PL4214)
Burr P. Noland (P36625) 1 Loudon Co. Va. (PL4696)
R. W. N. Noland (P24047) 1 ditto (PL4696)
Thomas H. Tutwiler (P24747) 1 Fluvanna Co. Va. (PL5384)
James D. Thornton (P31389) 1 Cumberland " " (PL4911)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Natural Philosophy  ] Schools of Natural Philosophy

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William E. Bond (P23093) 1 2 North Carolina (PL4223)
William J. Clarke (P25768) 1 Richmond City (PL4711) Virginia
William T. Cornick (P40756) 2 Norfolk. Va. (PL4459)
Dabney G.T. Davis (P41153) 1 2 Albemarle Co. Va. (PL5392)
Rees. D. Gayle (P41857) 2 Alabama (PL4236)
George N. Gilmer (P35260) 2 Alabama (PL4236)
John Laurens (P31729) 2 South Carolina (PL4249)
Dabney H. Maury (P35361) 1 Fredericksburg Va. (PL4252)
Richd W. N. Noland (P24047) 1 Loudon Co. Va. (PL4696)
Charles S. Taylor (P33644) 1 Clerks Co. Va. (PL4573)
John R. Thompson (P29546) 1 Richmond City Va. (PL4711)
John A. Washington (P24225) 1 Mount Vernon (PL4382)
Class of Geology & Mineralogy one examination only
James F. Jones (P38847) Frederick Co. Va. (PL7634)
Davis T. Johnson (P38961) Louisa " " (PL5558)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Chemistry  ] School of Chemistry & Materia Medica Chemistry
William J. Neblett (P27346) 1 Lunenburg Co. Va. (PL6021)
Francis W. Page (P32164) 1 Albemarle " " (PL5392)
Charles S. Taylor (P33644) 2 Clarke " " (PL4573)
John A. Washington (P24225) 1 Mount Vernon (PL4382)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Materia Medica  ] Class of Materia Medica
Clement R. Harris (P32324) 2 Augusta Co. Va. (PL4289)
Edwin W. Henry (P23250) 1 Maryland (PL4584)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Medicine  ] School of Medicine
Henry Ashton (P40750) 1 2 King Geo. Co. Va. (PL4235)
William T. Cornick (P40756) 1 2 Norfolk Borough (PL7358)
Joseph A. Flippo (P27884) 1 2 Lancaster Co. Va. (PL5701)
Clement R. Harris (P32324) 2 Augusta " " (PL5701)
Edwin W. Henry (P23250) 1 2 Maryland (PL4584)
Thomas W. Shelton (P30651) 2 Albemarle " " (PL5392)
Thomas B. Taylor (P30143) 2 Florida (PL4407)

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[EVENT: Course Reference:Medicine:Anatomy  ] [EVENT: Course Reference:Medicine:Surgery  ] School of Anatomy & Surgery
Henry Ashton (P40750) 1 2 King George Co. Va. (PL4235)
William T. Cornick (P40756) 2 Norfolk Borough (PL7358)
Joseph A. Flippo (P27884) 1 2 Lancaster Co. Va. (PL5701)
Clement R. Harris (P32324) 2 Augusta " " (PL4289)
Edwin W. Henry (P23250) 2 Maryland (PL4584)
Thomas W. Shelton (P30651) 2 Albemarle Co. Va. (PL5392)
Thomas B. Taylor (P30143) 1 Florida (PL4407)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Moral Philosophy  ] School of Moral Philosophy Senior Class
G. Watson Carr (P26997) 1 2 Albemarle Co. Va. (PL5392)
James T. Gee (P24263) 1 Alabama (PL4236)
John A. Linton (P42661) 2 Washington City (PL4211)
William J. Neblett (P27346) 1 2 Lunenburg Co. Va. (PL6021)
[EVENT: Course Reference  ] Class of Belles Lettres
G. Watson Carr (P26997) 1 Albemarle Co. Va. (PL5392)
William J. Neblett (P27346) 2 Lunenburg Co. Va. (PL6021)
Francis W. Rage (P32164) 1 2 Albemarle " " (PL5392)
Joseph A. Shanklin (P31268) 1 2 South Carolina (PL4249)
James D. Thornton (P31389) 1 2 Cumberland Co. Va. (PL4911)
Th. H. Tutwiler (P24747) 1 2 Fluvanna " " (PL5384)
[EVENT: Course Reference:Law  ] School of Law Junior Class

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G. Watson Carr (P26997) 1 Albemarle Co. Va. (PL5392)
John S. Caskie (P22691) 1 Richmond City Va. (PL4711)
J. B. Holmen (P40513) 1 2 Alabama (PL4236)
Francis E. Morancy (P27216) 1 Louisiana (PL4231)
J. Royal Mosby (P31642) 1 2 Louisa Co. Va. (PL5558)
Burr P. Noland (P36625) 1 Loudon C" " (PL4696)
Thomas H. Tutwiler (P24747) 1 2 Fluvanna Co. Va. (PL5384)
John A Washington (P24225) 1 Mount Vernon (PL4382) -

[EVENT: Student Conduct:Award/Excellence  ] The Committees appointed to conduct the examination for graduation and for certificates of Proficiency in the various Schools and Classes of the University made the following reports which on motions severally made seconded and passed were adopted by the Faculty.

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The following students having graduated in the Schools of Ancient Language, Modern Languages, Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and Moral Philosophy. On motion

Resolved, that they be admitted to the Degree of "Master of Arts" of this University.

The Chairman laid before the Faculty a resolution of the Board of Visitors (CB0042) now in Session, authorizing it is confer the degree of Master of Arts on John S. Caskie (P22691) and Joseph A. Shanklin (P31268) whereupon. on motion.

Resolved, that the degree of Master of Arts be conferred on

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and that on endorsement in the following form be made on each of their Diplomas -

"Mr. having obtained but one of the two degrees "in the School of Modern Languages required to constitute him "a graduate in that School, the Faculty have resolved to confer "on him the Degree of Master of Arts in consideration of the "fact that his failure to obtain a second degree in Modern "Languages was owing to the peculiar condition of that School "at the commencement of the present Session, and that in lion "of such degree he obtained a certificate of proficiency in the "Class of Political Economy."

Mr. Tucker (P43619) submitted the following resolution which was seconded and passed -

Resolved, that when a candidate for a diploma or certificate in any School finally fails to obtain it, or is induced to with- draw, and he has shown in his previous examinations a satis- factory degree of proficiency which would have entitled him to distinction at the general examinations, the Faculty may award him Certificates of distinction, if on a view of all the Circum- stances of the case, they consider him entitled to it.

[EVENT: Student Conduct:Course Distinction  ] Mr. Rogers (P43658) from the Committee appointed to examine on the English Language - reported that of 14 students examined the following passed, namely. C. W. Carr, (P26997) Th. J. Cooke, (P26274) Charles Eversfield, (P31525) Richard T. Hundley, (P36201) William S. Jenkins, (P39362) Elisha M. Leake, (P24825) Henry C. Logan (P35876) and W. W. Stubbs (P29793).-

The Committee further report, that the following gentlemen did not come up to the standard required in order to pass, but from the peculiar circumstances of their cases, they recommend that the Faculty allow them to pass.- namely. Augustus H. Ashford, (P33369) R. B. Somervill, (P28543) David W. Martin (P40883) and John W. Compton (P40781). They have

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passed their examinations for graduation, the two first with great credit - and all are students of excellent moral character -

On motion- Resolved, that they be allowed to pass on English-

[EVENT: Student Conduct:Self-governance:Petition Faculty Exception:denied ] Mr. Thomas W. Michie (P33574) a candidate for graduation on Greek and who was rejected by the Committee appeared before the Faculty and made the following statement.- He remembers his answers given at the third examination in Greek and thinks that he deserves a higher valuation than that assigned to him by the Professor.- He further states that he made a diligent preparation on notes on Etymology furnished by the Professor, but that he received mostly questions on subjects not treated in these notes.-

On motion of Dr. Howard (P43670) - Resolved that Mr. Michies (P33574) appli- cation for a degree in Greek be rejected.-

The Chairman laid before the Faculty a letter from Mr. William L. Harris (P28548) requesting to be furnished with a Diploma in Mathematics which was awarded him in July 1839 and which he has never received - Whereupon the following resolution was proposed & seconded & passed -

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude Exception:granted ] Mr. William L. Harris (P28548) having been declared by the Faculty at the Session 1838 - 39 - entitled to a diploma in the [EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] School of Mathematics under an order of the Board of Visitors (CB0042) - which diploma has not yet been received - therefor - Resolved, that the Faculty being satisfied from the statement of Professor Bonnycastle (P43623) made to the Faculty at the meeting to which the above resolution was referred - that Mr. Harris (P28548) was justly entitled to a diploma in the School of Mathematics - confer upon him that degree and that on endorsement to this effect be made on the diploma -

"It appearing from the report of the Committee, that "Mr. William L. Harris (P28548) did not at the examination for graduation

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"exhibit the proficiency required to attain a degree in the School "of Mathematics; yet from the statement of Professor Bonnycastle (P43623) "regarding his attainments and from the very unusual circumstances "of his case, the Faculty consider him justly entitled to a "degree, and do accordingly order a diploma to be awarded to "him. -

[EVENT: Student Conduct:Self-governance:Petition Faculty Action:granted ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty that Mr. William L. Harris (P28548) a graduate in the [EVENT: Course Reference:Ancient Languages  ] School of Ancient Languages had lost his diploma - and petitioned the Faculty to grant him a new one - On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted -

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Evading Civil Authorities  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal  ] The Chairman called the attention of the Faculty to the cases of Fleming T. Grantland, (P24806) Henry C. Chambers, (P24015) William B. Mann (P40944) and Martin Holmes (P26564) who left the University (CB0001) without leave- and as the Faculty believe to avoid giving testimony in the case of the Commonwealth vs Joseph Simmes (P23836) charged with the murder of Professor Davis (P33195) - therefore

Resolved, that they be dismissed from the University -

[EVENT: Boarding Action:denied ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty a letter from Burr W. Harrison Esq. (P44282) father of Mathew Harrison (P27718) asking that his son who will not have attained the requisite age, be permitted to board out of the University (CB0001) next Session.- On motion- resolved that the application be rejected the Faculty not having the power to grant it -

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison, (P25515) Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met July 5th 1841

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On motion - Resolved that Dr. Harrison (P25515) be appointed Chairman pro tempore -

[EVENT: Official University Celebrations and Events:Public Day  ] [EVENT: University Administration:Student Restrictions  ] [EVENT: Student Conduct:Award/Excellence  ] On motion - Resolved, that those students who were present on the public day and who failed to go up and receive their Certificates of distinction; shall not be allowed to take them, unless they give to the Secretary of the Faculty reasons in writing for their failure, which shall be satisfactory to him -

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison, (P25515) Chm. pro. Tem:

The Faculty met September 1st 1841

On motion - Resolved, that Dr. Harrison (P25515) be appointed Chairman of the Faculty pro tempore.

[EVENT: Boarding Exception:granted ] Messrs. James H. Nowlin (P35740) and William J. Robertson (P39501) made appli- cation thro' the Chairman pro tempore to be exempt from the rules and regulations made for the government of Students, on the ground that they reside out of the precincts and are above the age of twenty-three.-

On motion - Resolved, that their application be granted.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Francis E. G. Carr (P22614) made application thro' the Chairman pro tempore for permission to board with his relation Mrs. Davis (P44121).-

On motion. Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:postponed ] Mr. Henry C. Lay (P25610) made application through the Chairman pro tempore for permission to board in Charlottesville (PL4204) at Dr. Charles Minor's (44339) with his particular friend the Revd. R. K. Meade (P44284) -

On motion - Resolved that his application be laid on the

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table

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Mathew Harrison (P27718) made application thro' the Chairman pro tempore for permission to board with Miss Terrell (P43999) with his first cousin Mr. Richard W. N. Noland (P24047) who is above the age of twenty and boards with Miss Terrell (P43999) - On motion

Resolved that his application be granted.-

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison, (P25515) Ch: Fac: pro tem.

The Faculty met September 4th 1841

[EVENT: University Administration:Personnel Decision  ] By virtue of authority wested in them by the Board of Visitors (0042) the Faculty proceeded to the election of a Chairman of the Faculty in place of Judge Tucker, (P43676) who declines accepting the appointment conferred on him by the Visitors.- Whereupon Dr. Gessner Harrison (P25515) was duly elected.-

[EVENT: Student Status:Admission Action:granted ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty applications to matriculate from the following gentlemen who have been students of other incorporated Institutions on learning and who failed to bring with the Certificates required by the Enactments.-

Motions were severally made seconded and passed, that these applications be granted, on condition that the applicants within

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a reasonable time, procure the necessary Certificates, or other satisfactory testimonials of good conduct.-

[EVENT: Student Status:Admission Action:granted ] Mr. Frederic Hall (P26494) who was suspended from William & Mary Collidge (CB0008) made application for permission to matriculate - His father had received a letter from the President of that Institution stating that he would have been readmitted - and Mr. Hall (P26494) informed the Chairman that he can now obtain a Certificate - On motion

Resolved, that he be allowed to matriculate on condition that within a reasonable period, he procure a satisfactory Certi- ficate

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. James Belt (P29321) made application for permission to board with his brother in law Mr. Sinclair (P44288) - On motion

Resolved, that his application be granted.-

Mr. James Barbour (P23193) made Application for permission to board at Miss Terrells (P43999) with his brother John S. Barbour (P23193) who is above the age of twenty years and who expects to matriculate in about two weeks - On motion - Resolved that the application be granted but the permission will be withdrawn in case his brother does not matriculate and reside with Miss Terrell (P43999) -

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. James A. Trice (P30216) made application tho' the Chairman for per- mission to board with his uncle Meriwether L. Anderson, Esq. (P30121) -

On motion

Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Samuel J. Harrington (P30777) who wants a few days of being twenty years old, made application for permission to board at Col. Johnson's (P43992) -

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Robert L. Dabney (P29191) who is above the age of twenty years, made application to board with his uncle - Reuben Lewis (P44245) -

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On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Joseph R. Mosby (P31642) and Mr. Charles S. Taylor (P33644) who are above the age of twenty applied thro' the Chairman for permission to board at Miss Terrell's (P43999) - Motions were severally made seconded and passed, that their applications be granted.

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Horses Exception:granted ] Mr. Thomas B. Holcombe (P36755) a resident student made application for permission to keep a horse - His father informs the Faculty, that his health is such as to render exercise on horseback necessary.-

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted -

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Messrs. Henry Coalter Cabell (P34566) and Wm. P. Munford (P21875) made application for permission to take rooms at Mrs. Brockenbrough's (P44061) and board at one of the Hotels.- They are both above the age of twenty years -

On motion

Resolved that their application be granted on their making to the Chairman such pledges as he may require of them.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] The application of Mr. Henry C. Lay (P25610) to board at Dr. Charles Minor's (P39831) with the Revd. R. K. Meade, (P44284) was on motion made seconded and passed, taken up, considered, and granted -

[EVENT: Boarding Action:denied ] Mr. George T. Wright (P40911) made application for permission to occupy one of Dr. Blaettermann's (P43621) rooms and board at one of the Hotel's (8530) -

He wants a month of being twenty years old, and has his father's consent to the arrangement - On motion

Resolved, that Mr. Wright's (P40911) application be not granted on the ground, that the place in question is unconnected with any family establishment.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:postponed ] Mr. John P. DuVal (P43451) who wants six months of being twenty years old made application for permission to board at Miss Terrell's (P43999)- His father earnestly desires that he may be allowed this prineledge On motion - Resolved, that his application be laid on the table.

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[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. George R. Atkinson (P25234) who is under the age of twenty years- made application for permission to occupy a room at Mrs. Brocken- brough's (P44061) and board with Mr. Conway (P43888).- He grounds his application on the plea of ill health.- On motion - Resolved, that it be granted-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Lucius J. Dupre (P37600) who is under the age of twenty, but who has not been well for many months, applied for permission to board with Cartain Perrow (P44168). His father is so anxious that this arrangements should be made, that he has directed him to return home unless the priveledge be granted him - On motion - Resolved, that the application be granted -

[EVENT: Student Status:Admission Action:granted ] Mr. H. Allen Taylor (P39740) who was dismissed from Princeton University (CB0024) about four years ago, made application for permission to matricu- late.- He has not been a member of any Incorporated Institution since, and says that he can obtain a Certificate from the Faculty at Princeton (CB0024), that he would have been readmitted there, and from others of his general good conduct since.-

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Taylor (P39740) be allowed to matriculate on condition that within a reasonable time he procure a Certificate from Princeton (CB0024), or other satisfactory evidence of good character -

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Taylor (P39740) also applies for permission to occupy a room at Mrs. Brockenbrough's (P44061) and obtain his diet at one of the Hotels (8530) in the University - He is above the age of twenty one years -

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted -

The Chairman stated to the Faculty that Dr. Joseph Togno (P44278) had left as a donation to the University a painting of Dr. Cosmo de Medici - a large portfolio with an engraving and a collection of Casts of Club feet.-

On motion of Dr. Kraitsir (P43674)

Resolved, that a Committee be appointed to carry

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further into effect the resolution of the Board of Visitors (CB0042) of July 1838, respecting the Engravings bequeathed to the University (0001) by Christian John (P44171) decd. whereupon

Dr. Kraitsir, (P43674) Dr. Cabell (P43619) & Mr. Tucker (P43619) were appointed by the Chair- man as said Committee.

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison, (P25515) Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met September 7th 1841

Present the Chairman - Judge Tucker, (P43676) Dr. Kraitsir, (P43674) Dr. Cabell (P43619) Mr. Rogers (P43658) and Dr. Emmet. (P43625)

[EVENT: Boarding Action:denied ] Mr. Henry A. Sydnor (P38371) who wants seven months on being twenty years old made application for permission to board with Col. Johnson (P43992) - He did not bring his father's permission but can procure it - On motion resolved, that the application be not granted.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty a letter from John L. Marye Esq. (P44289) asking for his son John L. Marye jr. (P26789) permission to board out of the precincts on account of ill health.- The letter was accompanied by a Certificate from Dr. Browne (P44290) stating that the indulgence would be beneficial to Mr. Marye's (P26789) health - On motion

Resolved that the application be granted.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Calhoun (P22337) made application for permission to board with his aunt Mrs. Michie (P44291) of Charlottesville (PL4204).-

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Alfred C. Wood (P37254) made application thro' the Chairman for permission to board with his particular friend Capt. Perrow (P44168)- He is related to Capt. Perrow's (P44168) family and is also in bad health- On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Readmission Action:granted ] Mr. William L. Anderson (P37371) who was dismissed last Session for idleness and inattention made application thro' the Chairman for

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permission to re-enter the University - He assures the Chairman that he will be attentive to his studies and conform to the laws of the Institution - On motion

Resolved, that his application be granted on his making such pledges as the Chairman may require - with an assurance, that unless he comply with them, he will not be permitted to remian at the Institution -

[EVENT: Student Status:Admission Action:granted ] Mr. Thomas L. Farish (P32782) late of Columbia College (CB0017) made application for permission to matriculate.- He did not bring from said College the certificate required by the Enactments - but from other testi- mony the Faculty being satisfied as to his good character - On motion - Resolved, that he be permitted to matriculate -

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Peter H. Heiskell (P35863) applied thro' the Chairman for permission to board with his grand father Jesse Lewis Esq (P44292) - On motion

Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Student Status:Admission Action:granted ] Mr. J. Travis Roper (P43959) who was for some years a member of an Incorporated Academy in Petersburg made application for leave to matriculate - He did not bring with him a Certificate from said Academy, but left it in good standing - On motion

Resolved, that he be allowed to matriculate on condition that within a reasonable time he procure a Certificate or other satisfactory testimonials of good character.-

[EVENT: Student Status:Admission Action:granted ] Mr. Charles A. Clarke (P28943) made application for leave to matriculate.- he has been a student of William & Mary (CB0008), and failed to bring with him a certificate.- On motion

Resolved, that he be allowed a reasonable time to procure a Certificate or other satisfactory evidence of good character, and that in the meantime he be permitted to matriculate conditionally.

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty a letter from Thomas

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Crouch Esq. (P44293) father of Mr. John G. Crouch (P29306) asking for his son permission to board out of the University on account of ill health-

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.-

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison, (P25515) Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met September 14th 1841

[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics Action:granted ] Messrs. Alfred C. (P27811) & William F. Weeks (P29175) applied for permission to take lessons in Mathematics from Mr. Ch. R. G. Slaughter (P37143) until the arrival of Mr. Sylvester (P43671) - On motion - Resolved, that their application be granted.-

[EVENT: Student Status:Admission Action:granted ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty applications to matricu- late from the following gentlemen who have been students of other Incorporated Institutions and who did not bring with them Certificates as required by the Enactments.-

Edmund Randolph (P27855) late of William & Mary (CB0008)

Andrew N. Kincannon (P31285) late of Henry & Emery College (CB0633)

John T. Miller (P29781) late of Hampden - Sydney (CB0055)

Motions were severally made seconded and passed, that they be allowed to matriculate on condition that within a reasonable time they procure Certificates or other satisfactory testimonials of good character.-

Messrs. William Watts (P26372) and William P. Munford (P21875) made application thro' the Chairman to be exempt from the rules and regulations made for the government of students, on the grounds that they reside out of the Precincts and are above the age of twenty three years -

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On motion resolved that their application be granted.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Martin P. Scott (P26848) applied thro' the Chairman for permission to board at Miss Terrell's (P43999) with his older brother John Scott (P41212) who is above the age of twenty one years - On motion

Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: University Administration:Personnel Decision Action:denied ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty a letter from Mr. James Roberts (P44294) asking permission to teach Boxing and Broad Sword to the Students of the University - The testimonials accompanying this letter not being satisfactory - On motion - Resolved, that the petition be not granted.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. John C. Rutherford (P36247) a resident student under the age of twenty years applied thro' the Chairman for permission to occupy a room at Mrs. Brockenbrough's (P44061) with his near relation Mr. William P. Munford (P21875) and board at Mr. Swann's (P44050) Hotel (8435).- This application is made at the earnest request of his father on the ground of delicate health - The Hotel Keeper () having given his consent - On motion -

Resolved, that the application be granted on the usual special pledges being made by Mr. Rutherford (P36247) -

On motion

[EVENT: Library:Books  ] Resolved, that a Committee be appointed to prepare and report to the Faculty, the form of a letter acknowledging receipt of Books presented to the Library.- whereupon Messrs. Rogers, (P43658) Cabell (P43619) and Harrison (P25515) were appointed to constitute said Committee -

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison, (P25515) Ch: Fac:

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The Faculty met September 16th 1841

[EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] [EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] Mr. Rees D. Gayle (P41857) made application through the Chairman for leave to withdraw from the School of Mathematics -

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.

[EVENT: University Administration:Personnel Decision Action:granted ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty additional testi- monials in behalf of Mr. James Roberts (P44294) whose application for a license to teach Boxing and Broad Sword to the Students of the University was refused at the last meeting.- On consider- ation of which, & on motion - Resolved, that Mr. Roberts (P44294) be licensed to teach Boxing and Broad Sword to the Students of this Institution -

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met October 2nd 1841

The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Bank report for September -

[EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:denied ] [EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] Messrs. Henry C. Logan (P35876), Francis B. Norris (P34563) and Yelverton Banister (P23827) applied thro' the Chairman for permission to withdraw from the School of Mathematics - Whereupon

Dr. Cabell (P43619) offered the following resolution which was seconded and passed.

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Resolved, that applications to withdraw from the School of Mathematics be refused, except in cases where the applicants are 21 years old, or have the consent of their parents or guardians.-

[EVENT: Student Status:Withdrawal from University Action:granted ] Mr. Wm. J. Morton (P24596) made application to withdraw from the University on account of ill health - Dr. Cabell (P43619) stated to the Faculty, that he considered the application reasonable -

Whereupon - On motion - Resolved, that it be granted.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. James H. French (P38800) a resident student, over the age of twenty years, and who boardswith Mr. Swann (P44050), made application with the consent of the latter, to occupy a room at Mrs. Brock- enbrough's (P44061) and continue to board with Mr. Swann. (P44050) On motion Resolved, that the application be granted.

[EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:denied ] Mr. A. D. Claiborne (P32029) made application through the Chairman for permission to withdraw from the School of Modern Languages -

On motion - Resolved, that his application be refused.-

[EVENT: Library:Books  ] Messrs. Rogers (P43658), Cabell (P43619) and Geo. Tucker (P43619) were appointed by the Chairman a Committee for selecting miscellanious books to be purchased for the Library.

The Faculty adjourned

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch:-Fac:

The Faculty met November 3rd 1841

The Chairman laid before the Faculty the following reports.

On motion -

Resolved, that the Proctor's report of Assessments be approved -

On motion -

Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to send for these students who have repeatedly violated the law regarding early rising, and enquire into the cause of their delinquencies.-

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] The Professor of Ancient Languages (P25515) reported that

William L. Anderson (P37371) was 10 times absent during the last month - but that sickness was alledged as the cause.-

James D. Stewart (P36257) was 3 times absent - and is inattentive.

George Tarry (P29439) answers badly.

The Professor of Modern Languages (P43674) reported as follows

The Professor of Moral Philosophy (P43619) reported that Richard M. Heath (P31577) was five times absent in two classes

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. William L. Anderson (P37371) be repri- manded by the Chairman for his inattention in Ancient Languages, and that his guardian be written to.

On motion

Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to send for those students who have been reported for inattention &c

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and enquire into the cause of their several delinquencies -

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Uniform Violation Exception:granted ] Messrs. John P. Scott (P41212) and John S. Barbour (P31480) who will be in the 23rd year of their age, in the Spring made application through the Chairman to be exempt from the operation of the Uniform law.-

They have clothes enough to last them the Session - and the purchase of Uniforms would involve them in so much additional, and, as they think, unnecessary expense.- On motion

Resolved, that their case be referred to the Execu- tive Committee for their favorable consideration -

Mr. Thomas H. Tutwiler (P24747) made application to be exempt from the rules and regulations made for the government of students, on the ground that he resides out of the precincts and is over the age of 23 years - On motion - Resolved, that his appli- cation be granted.-

[EVENT: Library:Books  ] Mr. Rogers (P43658) from the Committee appointed to select books to be purchased for the Library - reported that the Committee had selected the following -

On motion

Resolved, that said report be adopted.-

On motion

[EVENT: Curriculum  ] Resolved, that the Examinations for graduation during the present Session be held as follows.

The Faculty adjourned

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch:-Fac:

The Faculty met November 15th 1841

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Drinking  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal Exception:granted ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty, the Mr. Coleman C. May (P25317) was intoxicated yesterday -(Sunday). He was disorderly on the Lawn, and also in Church.- He behaved also in a disorderly manner on saturday at the lecture of the Professor of Medicine (44484) -

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. May (P25317) be sent for - He appeared and confessed the charges alledged against him and expressing much contrition for his conduct promised reformation - and offered pledges for his future good behaviour.- Whereupon Mr. Geo. Tucker (P43619) Offered the following resolutions whichwere seconded and passed -

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Faculty that Mr. Coleman C. May (P25317) was intoxicated at Church on sunday morning last, and was guilty of disorderly behaviour in the lecture room of the Professor of Medicine (P43619) the day before; but the said Coleman

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C. May (P25317) admitting these improprieties of conduct, and expressing contrition for them and offering to the Faculty to give pledges for his future good conduct - if they will not dismiss him -

Resolved, therefore, that if the said Coleman C. May (P25317) shall offer three securities who shall be approved by the Chairman, and who shall moreover solemnly pledge themselves that if they shall know or have good reason to believe that the said C. C. May (P25317) has committed any similar offence or other serious violation of the laws of the University, they will forthwith give information of the same to the Chairman - the Faculty will forbear in consideration of the said pledges to inflict punishment for the said Offence.-

Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the father of Mr. May. (P25317)

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] It appearing to the Faculty that Mr. William L. Anderson (P37371) is inattentive and not making due proficiency in his schools -

On motion

Resolved, that his guardian be informed, that unless a speedy amendment takes place he will be dismissed from the University

The Faculty adjourned -

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch:-Fac:

The Faculty met November 22nd 1841

[EVENT: Student Status:Withdrawal from University Action:granted ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty that Mr. James Barbour (P23193) had applied for permission to withdraw from the University (CB0001) on account of ill health.- He also laid before the Faculty a note from Dr. Cabell (P43619) who is of opinion that it is absolutely necessary

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that Mr. Barbour (P23193) should leave the University (CB0001) for the restoration of his health -

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.-

Dr. Kraitsir (P43674), Mr. Sylvester (P43671) and Dr. Harrison (P25515) were appointed a Committee to arrange the hours for extra lectures.-

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch:-Fac:

The Faculty met December 1st 1841

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Bank report fee October.-

The Professor of Ancient Languages (P25515) reported, that Mr. Elmslie G. Higginbotham (P32129) was nearly always absent during the last month -

He had applied previous to the last monthly meeting to withdraw from the School, but the Chairman had failed to lay his application before the Faculty.- He attends four Schools - On motion -

Resolved, that Mr. Higginbotham (P32129) be allowed to withdraw from the School of Ancient Languages, and that the Chairman be requested to admonish him in regard to his irregularity.-

Mr. Edward G. Higginbotham (P32906) applied through the Chairman for permission withdraw from the School of Ancient Languages -

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.-

The [EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] Professor of Ancient Languages (P25515) reported that Mr. F. C. Gray (P25425) was 3 times absent, and that he neglects his exercises

James D. Stewart (P36257) was 9 times absent.- He alledges that he had applied for leave to quit Jun Greek and thought he had permission - Wants Diligence -

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The weekly reports of the Professor of Modern Languages (P43674), indicate that Messrs. F. C. Gray (P25425) and James D. Stewart (P36257) neglect their exercises.-

The Professor of Medicine (P44484) reported, that Mr. Asa T. Dix (P41014) is not making due progress in his school.

The Professor of Moral Philosophy (P44800) reported that Mr. George Wright (P40911) was too often absent from his lectures.-

The Professor of Law (P44799) stated the Mr. Wright (P40911) was often absent & not sufficiently well prepared.- and that Mr. Frederic Hall (P26494) does not make due progress.-

On motion

Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to admonish Mr. F. C. Gray (P25425), and inform him, that unless he improves, a dismissal notice will be entered against him at the next meeting of the F Faculty.-

On motion

Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to call the attention of Mr. James Stewart's (P36257) mother to his inattention & neglect of studeis

On motion

Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to admonish [EVENT: Course Reference:Medicine  ] Mr. Asa T. Dix (P41014) for his inattention in Medicine.

On motion

Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to admonish [EVENT: Course Reference:Moral Philosophy  ] Mr. George T. Wright (P40911) for his inattention in Moral Philosophy and Law.

On motion

Resolved that the guardian of Mr. Frederic Hall (P26494) be informed, that unless a speedy amendment takes place, his ward will be dismissed from the University (CB0001) -

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[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] [EVENT: Fee:Tuition  ] Messrs. Martin B. Scott (P26848) and Francis B. Norris (P34563) applied thro' the Chairman for permission to withdraw from the [EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] School of Mathematics. they have been for some time past attending another School instead of Mathematics - On motion - Resolved, that their application be granted - and that the Faculty advise a transfer of the fee from the Professor of Mathematics (P43671) to the Professor whom they have attended in his stead.-

[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] [EVENT: Fee:Tuition  ] Mr. John C. Rutherford (P36247) with the written consent of his father made application for permission to withdraw from the School of Mathematics on the ground of delicate health.-

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted - and that as respects fees, he be considered as having entered only two Schools at his matriculation.-

[EVENT: Student Status:Admission Action:granted ] Mr. Seneca M. Conway (P38528) late a student of an incorporated Academy in Northumberland County (CB0077) made application for leave to matriculate -

He brought no certificate of good conduct, but can obtain one -

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Conway (P38528) be allowed to matriculate on condition that within a reasonable time he procure a certifi- cate or other satisfactory evidence of good character.

[EVENT: Student Conduct:Celebrations Action:granted ] The members of the Jefferson Society (CB0011) made application thro' the Chairman for permission to give a party at their Hall (PL8589) the price to each subscriber not to exceed two dollars - On motion

Resolved, that their application be granted under such restrictions and regulations as the Chairman may prescribe.-

The Chairman informed the Faculty, that Mr. Henry A. Sydnor (P38371) matriculated in two schools only, when the law requires that he shall attend three - On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Sydnor (P38371) be required to attend a third school.

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Uniform Violation Exception:granted ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty, the Mr. Albert W. Ely (P36666) a

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resident student ever the age of twenty three years, had thro' mistake purchased a black coat made in the Uniform style - and that he applied for permission to wear it as uniform - On motion

Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Curriculum:Art:Drawing  ] Mr. Thomas Ridgeway (P44296) made application for permission to teach Drawing to the Students of the University - His price will be $10. per quarter (24 lessons) On motion

Resolved, that Mr. Ridgeway's (P44296) application be referred to a Committee with authority to grant him a license if after exami- nation they consider him properly qualified - Whereupon Professors Geo. Tucker (P43619) - Sylvester (P43671) and Rogers (P43658) were appointed to constitute the Committee.-

[EVENT: Curriculum  ] Mr. Rice (P44295) made application thro' the Chairman for a license to teach Sacred Music within the University - On motion

Resolved, that his application be granted.-

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison. (P25515) Ch:- Fac:

The Faculty met December 15th 1841

Present all the members -

The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Bank report for November.-

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Drinking  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Suspension  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal  ] [EVENT: Student Misconduct:Destruction of Property  ] The Chairman informed the Faculty, that on monday night last there was a very disorderly party of students at Terrell's tavern (PL8597) in Charlottesville (PL4204) - Dr. Howard (P43670) then stated, that he had obtained from Mr. Summerson (P44297) the Constable, the following facts.-In consequence of the disorderly conduct of the students, this officer was sent for by Mr. Terrall (P44298) - on arriving at the tavern - he found seven or 8 students who were very disorderly - were very noisy and some of them used abusive and obscene languages- the following are the names of the students C. C. May (P25317), C. A. Lamar (P27087).

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R. D. Gayle (P41857) - Thomas Croxton (P41968) - A. G. Wicks (P27811) - J. W. Gordon (P40708) - W. S. Wade (P24691) - about an hour after Mr. Summerson's (P44297) arrival at the tavern, a very large reinforcement from the University (CB0001) same down - from 70 to 100- and a great deal of noise and disorder ensued with some damage to private property - some doors &c were broken by throwing of stones - May (P25317) and Gayle (P41857) were though to be the ring- leaders -

Dr. Howard (P43670) was informed by Mr. Bailey () that some students went to town intoxicated - he saw May (P25317) and Gayle (P41857) in an ox cart which they had taken from a negro, go into town about sunset - May (P25317) was driving the cart -

The Chairman further informed the Faculty, that the gentlemen who had become Mr. May's (P25317) Sureties, had come forward on being informed that he had violated his pledge and surrendered him- stating that they could no longer be sureties for him.-

The Chairman had sent for all the foregoing students - and Messrs. Weeks (P27811) and Gordon (P40708) informed him that they were passing and saw that one of their fellow students(Mr. Gayle (P41857)) was in a situation which required their aid.- that they went to the tavern for no other purpose than to take care of him - they drank nothing while there, nor did they participate in any of the disorders.-

On motion - Resolved, that Messrs. May (P25317) - Lamar (P27087) - Gayle (P41857)- Croxton (P41968), and Wade (P24691) be sent for -

Mr. May (P25317) appeared and said, that it was true that he went in an ox cart - He was disorderly and used profane language - took a drink at the tavern but was not intoxicated - drank sugar and water several times - Mr. Terrell (P44298) ordered him from his house, and he thinks that he was justifiable in using the language toward him which he did use - was making an apology to Mr.

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Terrell (P44298) when he was ordered out - and Terrell (P44298) took up a chair to knock him out - has a sister living at the tavern whom he went to visit - Found the ox cart standing in the street - no one was with it - Mr. May (P25317) drove it - Drank before he left the University, and again before he got into the cart. The Tavern Door was pushed open not broken open - He did not participate in subsequent disturbances - aided in preventing the throwing of stones - the quantity he drank did not at all influence his conduct - Cant say how much he drank - Whiskey was the liquor

Mr. Gayle (P41857) appeared and said that he started from the University with two others about half past 4 O Clock and went to the tavern to see a bear - but did not then go into the tavern - from there they went towards the Presbyterian Church (PL8598) and met an ox cart with students in it - appearances indicated that these students might get into a difficulty with the Mechanics - this induced them to return with the ox cart towards the tavern - they did so - these in the cart got out - and all went into the tavern where drinking was proposed - He drank spirits and water, and as he very soon became intoxicated, remembers nothing that took place afterwards.- does not remember how much he drank - liquor has a peculiar effect upon him - Believes he took some liquor that afternoon immediately after dinner - it was four hours after, before he again drank - is informed that he walked up to College - is not in the habit of keeping spirits in his room -

Mr. Wade (P24691) appeared and said that he drank once at the Tavern and some before he went there, but not at his room - drank enough to excite him some what, but remembers all he did - he helped to carry Mr. Gayle (P41857) up stairs, and talked more loudly than usual, but does not remember to have used any profane language - when he called for any drink at the Tavern, it was never refused him-

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drank once brandy and water and twice sugar and water - what he drank at the tavern would not have intoxicated him - Did not know that at any time he was offering resistance to a Civil Officer - whilst he was up stairs in Mr. Gayle's (P41857) room - some one rang a bell which brought Mr. Terrell (P44298) up stairs.-visited the Tavern twice - the first time when he got out of an ox cart- the second time, he went to take care of Mr. Gayle (P41857) - Mr. May (P25317) found the ox cart standing in the street near town and got in- he followed him - Heard throwing of stones, but does not know who did it - Stones were thrown by some party (not students) at Morvell's ().-

Mr. Lamar (P27087) appeared and said that he was at the Tavern during the row. Saw one or two students go into the tavern under such circumstances as induced him to go in and try and get them out again.- they refused to come out until he should drink something with them.- He did drink with them, but they called so often for liquor, that he requested Mr. Terrell (P44298) to give them no more -

He was returning to the University when he heard a noise and went back - He endeavored to keep the students in order - three stationed themselves at the head of the stairs to keep back the crowd - was not aware the Constable was coming up stairs - tho' he knew he was in the tavern - was not at all intoxicated -

Mr. Croxton (P41968) appeared and said that he was engaged from the time of the arrival at the tavern of the ox cart - Returned with Mr. Gayle (P41857) to the tavern after having started for the University- was with him most of the time, - and was not with the crowd during the disturbance - Gayle (P41857) was invited to drink by those in the ox cart - Messrs. Croxton (P41968), Lamar (P27087) and Gayle (P41857) left the University wiht the intention of going to Church - does not think that Mr. Gayle (P41857) drank in the tavern sufficient to intoxicate him - Saw

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nothing of the confusion down stairs - had no apprehension that those in the ox cart would be attacked.- Mr. Gayle (P41857) returned home that night - he walked up - Mr. Croxton (P41968) drank once at the tavern- was not at all affected - knows nothing of the Attacks on private houses.-

Mr. Rogers (P43658) proposed the following resolution which was seconded and passed

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Faculty that Mr. Coleman C. May (P25317) on sunday the 12th instant in violation of the law and of his pledge entered a tavern in Charlottesville (PL4204), and drank of intoxicating liquors and was guilty of riotous and disorderly conduct while there -

Resolved, that he be dismissed from the University and interdicted from the precincts.-

Judge Tucker (P43676) submitted the following resolution.-

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Faculty that on the evening of sunday the 12th instant Mr. Ross D. Gayle (P41857) was guilty of a violation of the laws of the University in drinking spiritous liquours to the extent of intoxication in a public house in Charlottesville (PL4204), but it appearing also that the present is the first offence - therefore

Resolved, that he be reprimanded by the Chairman, and that it be announced to him, that a repetition of the Offence will be followed by dismission; and further that he be required to give three sureties who shall be approved by the Chairman, and who shall solemnly pledge themselves, that if they shall know or have good reason to believe that the said Ross D. Gayle (P41857) has committed any similar offence, or any other serious violation of the laws of the University, they will forthwith give infor-

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mation of the same to the Chairman.-

Dr. Cabell (P43619) moved to amend said Resolution by striking out all after the word "Resolved" and inserting the following -"That he be suspended for months"

On motion of Mr. Geo. Tucker (P43619) -

Resolved, that the amendment and Resolution be laid on the table -

The Chairman offered the following resolution -

Messrs. Thomas Croxton (P41968) and Charles A. L. Lamar (P27087) having entered a tavern in Charlottesville (PL4204) and drunk at the bar thereof on sunday evening last - Resolved, that they he reprimanded by the Chairman and their parents and guardians be written to -

Judge Tucker (P43676) moved to amend the resolution by striking out all after the word "resolved" and inserting the following- "That they be admonished by the Chairman."

The vote was taken on the amendment, and it was decided in the negative -

The question was then taken on the Chairman's resolution and carried in the affirmative.-

Om motion

Resolved, that the Faculty adjourn until tomorrow at 3 O Clock P.M.

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch:- Fac:

December 16th 1841 The Faculty met pursuant to adjournment -

Present all the members except Dr. Emmet (P43625) -

[EVENT: Course Reference:Law Action:granted ] Messrs. Muscoe R. H. Garnett (P41786) and Edmund Randolph (P27855) who failed to give in their names as candidates for graduation in law in due time after matriculation made application for permission to

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become candidates.- On motion

Resolved, that their application be granted.-

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Drinking  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Suspension Action:postponed ] Dr. Cabell (P43619) withdraw the amendment offered by him yesterday to Judge Tucker's (P43676) resolution in the case of Mr. Ross D. Gayle (P41857) and submitted the following as a substitute for said Resolution -

It appearing to the Faculty that Mr. Ross D. Gayle (P41857) entered a tavern sunday evening last and drank to intoxication -

The Faculty deem his offence such as of itself, ought to subject him to the punishment of suspension for at least a month, but the Faculty being satisfied of Mr. Gayle's (P41857) previous general good conduct and studious habits, and further confiding in his promises of future compliance with the laws - Resolved, that upon furnishing such Sureties as the Chairman may deem sufficient- which sureties shall engage for his abstinence from intoxicating liquors and in case of any violation of this pledge on his part report it to the Chairman, the sentence which they would adem appro- priate to the offence shall be omitted.-

Judge Tucker (P43676) then withdrew the resolution submitted by him yesterday - and Dr. Cabell's (P43619) resolution passed -

The Chairman offered the following resolution in the case of Mr. W. B. Wade (P24691) which was seconded and passed -

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Faculty, that Mr. W. B. Wade (P24691) on sunday evening last committed the gross inde- corum and misconduct of taking possession of a passing ox cart and riding into Charlottesville (PL4204), and further that he entered a tavern and drank to intoxication.- The Faculty are of opinion that he has justly incurred a major punishment; but this being his first offence which has come to the knowledge of the Faculty, and with the hope that his promises of futuer good conduct may

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be fulfilled, they have agreed that if he shall enter into a solemn engagement with the Faculty, that he will for the future entirely abstain from intoxicating drinks, and give diligent attention to his studies, and further, give three securities approved by the Chairman who shall engage for his good conduct and compliance with the laws generally and especially with those forbidding the use of intoxicating drinks, and that in case of his violating his pledge, they will give information to the Chairman, the sentence which they judge appropriate to his Offence shall be remitted.-

[EVENT: Curriculum  ] Dr. Kraitsir (P43674) from the Committee appointed to arrange the hours of extra lectures, made the following report -

Scheme of Lectures

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Ancient Languages Junior Latin Monday & Wednesday 7½ to 8½ A.M.
Senior Latin " " 8½ " 9½ "
Junior Greek Tuesday 3 " 4½ P.M.
Friday 7½ " 8½ A.M.
Senior Greek Thursday 12½ " 2 P.M.
Friday 8½ " 9½ A.M.
Modern Languages Junior French Tuesday & Saturday 7½ to 8½ A.M.
Senior French " " 8½ to 9½ A.M.
Spanish Monday 12½ " 2 P.M.
Thursday 7½ " 8½ A.M.
German Thursday 8½ " 9½ A.M.
Saturday 12½ " 2 P.M.
Italian Tuesday & Friday 12½ " 2 P.M.
Mathematics Junior Monday Wednesday & Friday 9½ " 11 A.M.
Intermediate Monday & Friday 3½ " 4½ P.M.
Senior Tuesday & Thursday 11 to 12½ Merid.
Mixed Mathem:
Natural Philosophy Junior Tuesday Thursday & Saturday 2½ to 11 A.M.
Wednesday 3½ " 4½ P.M.
Senior Friday 11 " 12½ M.
Geology Saturday 3 " 4½ P.M.
Chemistry Chemistry Monday & Wednesday 11 " 12½ M.
Materia Medica Friday 11 " 12½ M.
Medicine Tuesday, Thursday & Sat: 9½ " 11 A.M.
Anatomy & Surgery Tuesday, Thursd: & Satrd: 11 " 12½ M.
Moral Philosophy Junior Tuesday & Saturday 11 " 12½ "
Senior Mond: Wednesd: & Friday 12½ " 2 P.M.
Law Junior Tuesday, Thursd: & Satrd: 12½ " 2 P.M.
Senior Monday, Wed: & Friday 11 " 12½ M.
Charles Kraitsir (P43674) Chairmn. Committee.

On motion.

Resolved, that the said report be adopted.-

[EVENT: Curriculum  ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty a letter from Mr. Louis Kaupi (P44115) asking for a license to teach Dancing to the students of the University

On motion-

Resolved that Mr. Kaupi (P44115) be licensed to teach Dancing to the students at any private house out of the precincts approved by the Chairman, and under such restrictions as the Chair- man may prescribe.- and also on condition that he shall only give three lessons a week.

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Uniform Violation  ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty that Mr. Stephen P. Bolan (P30788) had drawn on the Patron for clothing to the amount of $14.25

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beyond the limit ($100) fixed by law - in this amount is included an order to Mr. Thomas H. Bailey (P44300) of $9. for a pair of boots, which has not been paid,- He applies to the Faculty for authority to pay it - He came from the South destitute of clothing suitable for this climate, and has had all his clothes an Overcoat included to buy.-

On motion - Resolved, that the Chairman shall have full authority to act in the matter as he may deem right.-

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch:-Fac:

The Faculty met December 22nd 1841

Present all the members except Dr. Emmet (P43625) -

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Drinking  ] [EVENT: Student Misconduct:Physical Assault  ] [EVENT: Student Misconduct:Guns  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal  ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty, that on friday night last Mr. Frederic Hall (P26494) was intoxicated at Mrs. Gray's (P43865) Hotel.-

He fired a pistol in the upper room - attempted to use a bowie knife on one of the servants () - and broke Mrs. Gray's (P43865) table furni- ture - In company with a party among whom was Mr. May (P25317) a dismissed student - he insulted persons passing, and threw stones after Professors - He also committed violence on the door of the Chair- man.- and afterwards left the University without leave.-

Mr. George Tucker (P43619) offered, the following resolution which was unaniously adopted -

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Faculty, that Mr. Frederic Hall (P26494) on the evening of friday the 20th instant was intoxicated at Mrs. Gray's (P43865) Hotel (PL8436), was then and there armed with pistol & bowie knife which he attempted to use, and was guilty of various sots of disorderly conduct, and more especially of destroying articles of household furniture belonging to Mrs. Gray (P43865) -

Therefore

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Resolved, that the said Frederic Hall (P26494) be expelled from the University.-

The Faculty adjourned

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch:-Fac:

The Faculty met December 27th 1842

Present all the members except Dr. Emmet (P43625) -

[EVENT: Fee  ] [EVENT: Student Conduct:Honor  ] [EVENT: Student Misconduct:Forgery  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Suspension  ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty, that he had learned from the Proctor, that Mr. James Roberts (P44294) presented an order on the Patron for $10. on the 25th of September, which order however was signed with the name of William Upshaw (P38957) a resident student -

Mr. Upshaw (P38957) noticed this item in his account only on the 18th of December, and objected to it - that he had never given such an order; and did not know anyone who had a right to take such a liberty with him - Upon enquiry it was found that Mr. George T. Wright (P40911) had given an order to Mr. Roberts (P44294) and had signed Mr. Upshaw's (P38957) name - That Mr. Wright (P40911) had satisfied Mr. Upshaw (P38957) on the subject, and urged by way of excuse that Mr. Upshaw (P38957) was a very intimate friend, that he called at his room to ask him to let him have the money, and not finding him thought he might use his name - That he afterwards forgot the matter entirely.-

On motion

Resolved, that Mr. Wright (P40911) be sent for.

Mr. Wright (P40911) appeared and said that near the end of September he engaged with Mr. Roberts (P44294) for Boxing lessons.- He wrote an order in the name of Mr. Upshaw (P38957) in the presence of several persons in Mr. Upshaw's (P38957) room - and in presenting it to Mr. Roberts (P44294) in the presence of Mr. Compton (P40781) said it was drawn without Mr. Upshaw's (P38957) knowledge. He did not mention the circumstance to Mr. Upshaw (P38957) until

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about the 18th of this month, having forgotten it in the mean while - He had always been on very intimate terms with Mr. Upshaw (P38957), and knowing that he would not regard the matter - he did not think of it again - No attempt was made to imitate Mr. Upshaw's (P38957) hand writing - He proposed putting his own name on the back of the order.-

At the request of Mr. Wright (P40911), Mr. Compton (P40781) and Mr. Upshaw (P38957) were permitted to give evidence in regard to the transaction.

Mr. Compton (P40781) - said that he heard Mr. Wright (P40911) tell Mr. Roberts (P44294) that he had given him an order in Mr. Upshaw's (P38957) name - He under- stood that the paper was signed by Mr. Upshaw (P38957) or to be so signed -

Mr. Upshaw (P38957) said, that he was a particular friend of Mr. Wright (P40911)- they came from the same neighborhood and were old school mates.- Mr. Wright (P40911) had informed him by letter of what he had done after the meeting of Mr. Robert's (P44294) Class to investigate the matter.-

He has always allowed Mr. Wright (P40911) to pay for his letters out of his deposit in the Post Master's hands.- and is on such terms with Mr. Wright (P40911), that he would not think it strange at any time that he should make use of his name.- Mr. Wright (P40911) called at his room to procure means to pay Mr. Robaerts (P44294) - which Mr. Upshaw (P38957) would gladly have given, had he been present. Mr. W. (P40911) then wrote the order.

Mr. George Tucker (P43619) offered the following resolution which was seconded and passed -

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Faculty, that Mr. George Y. Wright (P40911) has violated the Anti-Credit law in a transaction with Mr. James Roberts (P44294) the teacher of boxing, and has not made due proficiency in his studies -

Resolved, that he be suspended for two months, and be

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required to pass the term of suspension at his father's in Essex (PL4389).

The Faculty adjourned.

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met January 1st 1842

Present all the members except Dr. Emmet (P43625) -

The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Librarian (P44482)'s Bi-monthly report, and also the Proctor's monthly report.

The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Proctor's monthly report of Assessments - On motion

Resolved, that the said report be confirmed -

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] The Professor of Ancient Languages (P25515) - reported

The Professor of Modern Languages (P43674) reported as follows -

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The Professor of Mathematics (P43671) made the following report

The Professor of Natural Philosophy (P43658) reported

The Professor of Moral Philosophy (P43619) reported as follows

The Professor of Law (P43676) reported

On motion

Resolved, that Messrs. S. P. Bolan (P30788) and Andrew H.

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Buchanan (P37456) be reprimanded for their inattention in their Schools- and that the Chairman be requested to call the attention of their parents to the same.-

On motion

Resolved, that Mr. James D. Stewart (P36257) be admonished by the Chairman, and that his mother be informed, that he is not making due progress in his Schools.

On motion

Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to admonish Mr. James A. Trice (P30216) for his frequent absences from Ancient Languages.-

On motion

Resolved, that Messrs. Martin P. Scott (P26848) and Richard M. Heath (P31577) be admonished by the Chairman for their inattention in their Schools - and that their parents be written to -

On motion

Resolved, that Messrs, William H. Byne (P22718), A. H. Michie (P40950), James Ross (P41069), J. W. Baldwin (P23417) and Robert McIlwain (P27259) be admonished by the Chairman.-

On motion

Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to send for Messrs. Livingston Brown (P39770), A. D. Claiborne (P32029), Henry A. Sydnor (P38371), John G. Crouch (P29306), Edward C. Burks (P35519), Rees D. Gayle (P41857), Chs. A. Lamar (P27087), Elmslie G. Higginbotham (P32129), John L. Marye (P26789), R. W. N. Noland (P24047), W. F. Taliaferro (P31025), Thomas Croxton (P41968) and John A. Linton (P42661), and enquire into the cause of the several delinquencies for which they have been reported.-

[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:denied ] Mr. A. H. Michie (P40950) made application through the Chairman for permission to withdraw from the School of Mathematics - On On motion - Resolved, that his application be rejected.

[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. Henry C. Logan (P35876) made application thro' the Chairman for

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permission to withdraw from the School of Mathematics - He made his application early in the Session, and supposing that it had been granted, entered another School which he had attended regu- larly ever since.-

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Logan (P35876) be permitted to withdraw from the School of Mathematics, and that the Faculty advise a transfer for the fee.-

[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. Elmslie G. Higginbotham (P32129) made application through the Chairman for permission to withdraw from the School of Mathematics.-

He entered this School when he matriculated, but on learning that the Professor would not be at the University to commence his course until November, he joined another School which he has attended ever since.- On motion

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Resolved, that Mr. Higginbotham's (P32129) application be granted and that the Faculty advise a transfer of the fee -

Mr. Alfred C. Wood (P37254) who has been allowed by the Faculty to board with Captain Rerrow (P44168), made application for permission to withdraw from his present boarding house, and board with Mrs. Catherine Latham (P44326) of Charlottesville (PL4204).-

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Uniform Violation  ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty, that Messrs. Th. J. Cooke (P26274), Ch. A. L. Lamar (P27087), and James W. Gordon (P40708) attended Dr. Emmet's (P43625) party on the Ult. without Uniform - On motion

Resolved, that the consideration of their case be postponed

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch:-Fac:

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The Faculty met Feby 1st 1842

[EVENT: Course Reference:Materia Medica  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. Edward Scott (P22979) made application thro' the Chairman for per- mission to withdraw from the Class of Materia Medica - his reasons being deemed satisfactory. On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Fee  ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Proctor's report of Assessments for the month of January - Whereupon Professor Sylvester (P43671) objected to a charge of $2.50 against him for 5 window glass.-

On motion, resolved, that the report, except as to Professor Sylvester (P43671) be confirmed, and that in regard to him it be referred to the Proctor for investigation.

The Professor of Ancient Languages (P25515) reported as follows James D. Stewart (P36257) was 4 times absent and is making no progress. Stephen P. Bolan (P30788) altho' but once absent without leave, is not doing well James A. Trice (P30216) was 5 times absent without leave -

Wm. B. Wade (P24691) is not making due proficiency.

The Professor of Modern Languages (P43674) reported, that

The Professor of Mathematics (P43675) reported as follows.

The Professor of Natural Philosophy (P43658) reported

The Professor of Medicine (P44484) informed the Faculty that Mr. Asa T. Dix (P41014) had been 5 times absent, but that sickness was alledged as the cause.

The Professor of Anatomy & Surgery (P43619) reported, that Mr. Asa T. Dix (P41014) had been 4 times absent, alledging sickness as the cause

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The Professor of Moral Philosophy (P43619) reported, that

The Professor of Law (P43676) informed the Faculty that Mr. Evan W. Meriwether (P28808) was often absent and badly prepared -

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Uniform Violation  ] [EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] The Chairman called the attention of the Faculty to the cases of Thomas J. Cooke (P26274), Charles A. L. Lamar (P27087) and James W. Gordon (P40708) who were reported at the last meeting of the Faculty for attending Dr. Emmet's (P43625) party without Uniform - He also informed the Faculty that Mr. Lamar (P27087) was wearing as Uniform a coat which was made different from the model provided by the Proctor - and that he was also violating the law regarding uniform in wearing a panama hat, and was guilty of contumacy in failing to obey an order of the Chair- man prohibiting him from wearing said hat -

On motion

Resolved, that Mr. Lamar (P27087) be sent for - He appeared and says, that his reason for wearing the panama hat, is that he brought the hat with him from home, and considers that under the laws of the University (CB0001), he has a right to wear it in the precinots -

He thinks the Chairman had no right to require him not to wear it.- He had no Uniform at the time of Dr. Emmet's (P43625) party.- mentioned to the Faculty the particulars in which his coat differs from the prescribed Uniform - thought it would answer as Uniform -

Dr. Cabell (P43619) offered the following resolution

It appearing to the Faculty that Mr. Charles A. L. Lamar (P27087) has been twice reported for violation of the uniform law, and wears as uniform a coat widely differing from the model pro-

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vided by the Patron, and the Faculty taking into consideration, that a sentence deemed appropriate to a former offence was remitted on his giving pledges of good behavior; and that he is not making due progress in his studies - Resolved, that his father be informed of these facts and requested to withdraw his son from the University (CB0001) -

Judge Tucker (P43676) moved, to amend the resolution by striking out all after the word "informed" and insert the following "that unless he makes speedy amendment in the prosecution of his studies, the Faculty will be under the necessity of dismissing him from the University (CB0001)"-

The question was put on the amendment and decided in the affir- mative -

The resolution as amended was then seconded and passed -

[EVENT: Curriculum:Law Action:granted ] Judge Tucker (P43676) mentioned to the Faculty that he had determined to have but three examinations for graduation in law, instead of four as heretofore appointed; and moved to have his next examination on the 30th March instead of the 2nd of March the time appointed.-

Resolved, that Judge Tucker's (P43676) request be granted.-

On motion-

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Uniform Violation  ] Resolved, that Messrs. Thomas J. Cooke (P26274) and James W. Gordon (P40708) be admonished by the Chairman for having violated the law regarding uniform at Dr. Emmet's (P43625) party -

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] It appearing to the Faculty that Messrs. Asa T. Dix (P41014), James D. Stewart (P36257), Richard M. Heath (P31577), Evan W. Meriwether (P28808), Martin P. Scott (P26848) and William H. Byne (P22718) are inattentive and not making due proficiency in their studies - Resolved, that their parents and guardians be informed, that unless they make speedy amendment in the prosecution of their studies, they will be dismissed from the University.-

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[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] The Professor of Ancient Languages (P25515) made a statement to the Faculty in regard to the absences of Mr. James A. Trice (P30216) from his School - which tended partially to excuse him - Whereupon - On motion - Resolved that the case of Mr. Trice (P30216) be referred to the Chairman -

On motion - Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to call the attention of the parents and guardians to the following cases

John G. Crouch (P29306) for inattention in Modern Languages -

George Tarry (P29439) for inattention in Mathematics.

On motion - Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to admonish the following students and call the attention of their parents and guardians to their respective delinquencies.

Edward G. Higginbotham (P32906) for his inattention in Modern Languages & Mathematics

Thomas R. Jones (P23619) for his inattention in Modern Languages

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Elmslie G. Higginbotham (P32129) be required to give diligent attention to his studies in Modern Languages- that the Chairman be requested to reprimande him for his inattention in that School heretofore, and to call his father's attention to his delinquency -

On motion - Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to admonish the following students -

On motion

Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to enquire of the following students into the cause of their several delin- quencies -

On motion - Resolved, that the cases of Messrs. William B. Wadee (P24691) & William H. Ballard (P25644) be postponed till the next meeting of the Faculty.-

[EVENT: Official University Celebrations and Events:Commencement Exception:granted ] Messrs. Lewis E. Mason (P24727), Thomas L. Farish (P32782) and James A. Trice (P30216) made application for permission to have a separate for graduation on Roman History to be held on the instant instead of the time appointed - their reasons being deemed satisfactory, On motion

Resolved, that their application be granted.-

[EVENT: Student Status:Withdrawal from University Action:granted ] Mr. Charles A. Clarke (P28943) made application through the Chairman for permission to withdraw from the University on account of ill health -

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.-

The Chairman stated that a Committee of the students had applied for permission to give a dinner to Charles Dickens Esq. (P44333)-

On motion - Resolved, that as the Faculty are prohibited by the Enactments from allowing a dinner to be given, the students be permitted to give Mr. Dickens (P44333) an evenings entertainment, under such limitations as to expense as may be deemed reasonable.-

Messrs. Joshua F. Bullitt (P38461) and James Belt (P29321) made application thro'

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the Chairman for permission to become Candidates for graduation in Chemistry - On motion - Resolved, that their application be granted -

[EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:denied ] Mr. James W. Gordon (P40708) made application for permission to withdraw from the School of Chemistry, and attend Modern Languages, exchanging with Mr. Edward G. Higginbotham (P32906) - and the latter gentleman applies for leave to withdraw from the School of Modern Languages, and attend that of Chemistry, exchanging with the former - On motion -

Resolved, that these applications be refused.-

[EVENT: Curriculum:Mathematics  ] The Professor of Mathematics (P43671) proposed the following scheme of Examinations for graduation in his School - On motion resolved, that the same be adopted.

[EVENT: Official University Celebrations and Events:Commencement Exception:granted ] Mr. Richard D. Coleman (P35585) asks leave to have a separate examination for graduation in Chemistry in consequence of his having been sick -

On motion, resolved, that his application be granted.

The Faculty adjourned until friday the 4th instant at 4 O Clock P.M.

Gessner Harrison (P35585), Ch: Fac:

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal  ] The Faculty met pursuent to adjournment Feby 4th 1842

Present all the members except Dr. Emmet (P43625) -

The Chairman called the attention of the Faculty to the case of Mr. William B. Wade (P24691) who was reported on the 1st instant for

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inattention in his Schools.

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Wade (P24691) be sent for - He appeared and said that about 10 or 15 days age he was unwell for nearly a week, and did not attend lectures.- He was confined to his room part of the time - He was voluntarily absent from one lecture in Mathematics - Has endeavoured to prepare most of his lectures, with the exception of preparing exercises in Modern Languages -

He has not exerted himself to his utmost -

Dr. Cabell (P43619) offered the following resolution

Mr. William B. Wade (P24691) having sublected himself on a former occasion to one of the Major punishments of the laws of the University and this punishment having been remitted in consideration of the pledges given by him of diligence in his studies as well as general good conduct; and it appearing that Mr. Wade (P24691) has failed to comply with his pledge in regard to his studies, Resolved, Resolved, that he be dismissed from the University and interdicted from the precincts -

Judge Tucker (P43676) moved to amend the resolution by striking out all after the word "Resolved" and inserting the following "that his father be informed, that unless he makes speedy amendment in the prosecution of his studies, his son will be dismissed from the University"-

The question was put on the amendment and declined in the negative as follows.-

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Dr. Cabell's (P43619) resolution was then passed by the following vote

[EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:denied ] Mr. Richard M. Heath (P31577) made application through the Chairman for leave to withdraw from the School of Modern Languages, on the ground that he is sufficiently occupied by his studies in other Schools - and partly on the ground, that he cannot get justice done him in Modern Languages - He admits that he has done nothing in that Schools.-

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Heath's (P31577) application be refused, & that he be informed, that unless he gives diligent attention to his studies in Modern Languages, the dismissal which he has received will be enforced against him.-

[EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:denied ] Mr. Martin P. Scott (P26848) made application for permission to with- draw from the School of Modern Languages - On motion

Resolved, that his application be refused -

The Chairman stated to the Faculty, that he had sent for Mr. William H. Ballard (P25644) and enquired of him in regard to his disrespect to the Professor of Mathematics (P43671).- Mr. Ballard (P25644) assured the Chair- man that he meant no disrespect to the Professor -

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Ballard (P25644) be admonished by the Chairman, and, that further proceedings be dispensed with, in consequence of his statement to the Chairman -

The Faculty adjourned.

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch: Fac:

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[EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal Action:postponed ] The Faculty met February 12th 1842

Present all the members except Dr. Emmet (P43625) -

The Chairman stated that Mr. William B. Wade (P24691) who was dismissed at the last meeting of the Faculty, is entirely destitute of funds; that he resides in Mississippi (PL4259), and it must be some weeks before funds can reach him from home; and that he has given strong assurances to his friends, that if he shall be permitted to continue at the University he will conduct himself properly and pay strict attention to his studies.- whereupon

Mr. Rogers (P43658) offered, the following resolution which was seconded and passed

It appearing that Mr. William B. Wade (P24691) who was recently dismissed, is unable to leave the University for want of funds, and that he is not likely to recieve the necessary remittance from his friends for some time, and the Faculty being unwilling to subject him to the dangerous exposure of taking a residence at one of the public houses of the neighborhood; and it having further appeared, that Mr. Wade (P24691) has given strong assurances to his friends, that he will conduct himself in an orderly and studious manner if permitted to continue at the University until able to return home.-

Resolved, that his sentence of dismission be suspended until he shall receive the funds necessary for his return to Mississippi (PL4259), upon his engaging during this suspension of his sentence to conform himself to all the laws and regulations of the University as other students, and this indulgence be regarded as at any time revocable by the Faculty should they see cause to discontinue it.-

The Chairman stated to the Faculty that Mr. James D. Stewart (P36257) had at the particular request of the Professor of Modern (P43674)

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Languages withdrawn from his School; and that he now attends but two Schools.

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Stewart (P36257) be required to attend a third School.-

[EVENT: University Administration:Student Restrictions Exception:denied ] Mr. Charles A. L. Lamar (P27087) made application through the Chairman for leave to wear as Uniform the coat which was brought to the notice of the Faculty on the 1st instant, and which was then decided to be not uniform.- On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Lamar's (P27087) application be refused -

Mr. William A. Kimbrough (P27495) made application for permission to wear as uniform a Coat, cut and made in the same style as that of Mr. Lamar (P27087) - On motion.- Resolved, that his application be refused -

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Uniform Violation  ] The Chairman stated that Mr. John A. Linton (P42661) was at Judge Tucker's (P43676) party without Uniform - On motion - Resolved that Mr. Linton (P42661) be admonished by the Chairman.-

[EVENT: Course Reference:Medicine  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. Thomas H. Tutwiler (P24747) made application thro' Professor Howard (P43670) for permission to withdraw from the Class of Medical Jurisprudence -

For reasons deemed satisfactory and on motion

Resolved, that Mr. Tutwiler's (P24747) application be granted, and that the Faculty advice a return of the fee paid by him.

Mr. Simion Wheeler (P41593) made application for permission to become a candidate for graduation in law, and to have a separate examination on that part of the course on which the candidates have already been examined - On motion

Resolved, that his application be granted -

Messrs. Thomas B. Holcombe (P36755), and Joshua F. Bullitt (P38461) made appli- cation for permission to become candidates for graduation in German - On motion - Resolved, that their application be granted.

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch: Fac:

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The Faculty met February 19th 1842

[EVENT: Student Status:Admission Action:granted ] [EVENT: Student Misconduct:Drinking  ] Mr. Francis Patterson (P32954) who was recently dismissed from William & Mary College (CB0008) applied through the Chairman for permission to matriculate.-

The Chairman laid before the Faculty a letter from Professor Millington (P44334) stating that Mr. Patterson (P32954) had been a student of William & Mary (CB0008) during the past and present Session; that he unfortunately got into a drinking frolic with some other young gentlemen, which was discovered, and that it had been deemed expedient by the Faculty to dismiss him and one or two others, with the view of checking the practice - He further stated that Mr. Patterson (P32954) is a young man of quiet and gentlemanly manners, and that he had never been guilty of any riotous or disorderly conduct.- that the Faculty would have willingly restored him to his former position but for the consideration, that he was sent away as an example to others - and that this was his first offence -

Mr. Patterson (P32954) having been requested to appear before the Faculty - appeared and said that the offence for which he was dismissed was his first offence.- He is not in the habit of drinking - pledges himself to conform to all the laws of the University, and especially these in regard to intoxicating drinks.- The President of William & Mary College (CB0008) and Judge Tucker (P43676) informed him that he would have no difficulty in entering next Session

The following resolution was proposed seconded and passed -

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The Faculty having considered the application of Mr. Patterson (P32954) and Mr. Millington's (P44334) letter to the Faculty - Resolved that he be permitted to matriculate, upon the condition that he shall previously give written pledges to the Chairman that while he is a student of the University he will wholly abstain from the use of intoxicating drinks.-

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Verbal Assault  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal  ] The Chairman stated that Mr. Charles A. L. Lamar (P27087) came to his office about One O Clock to-day, and after referring to a letter recieved from his father concerning the resolution of the Faculty of the 1st instant, demanded of him a certificate that he had not given a pledge of good behaviour; and when the Chairman told him that he could not give him such a certificate, proceeded to ude the most insulting manner and language to the Chairman and Faculty, saying that it was a rascally business from the beginning, and that he wished the Chairman to say so to the Faculty. This he persisted in repeating in the most violent and menacing manner after the Chairman told him that such language could not be allowed in his presence, and that he must leave the room.

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Lamar (P27087) be sent for- He appeared and said with a manner and tone far from being respectful that he was now willing to repeat the language used by him to the Chairman - and that was - that "It was a rascally business from beginning to end"-

The Chairman having retired Mr. Geo. Tucker (P43619) was requested to take the Chair

Mr. Rogers (P43658) proposed, the following resolution which was seconded and passed -

It appearing to the Faculty, the Mr. Charles A. L. Lamar (P27087) during a conference with the Chairman in his Office this morning on the subject of the resolution of the Faculty of the

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of the 1st instant, made use of language grossly insulting to the Chairman and Faculty, towit, that "It was arascally business from beginning to end" and Mr. Lamar (P27087) when summoned before the Faculty, having repeated the same offensive language

Resolved, that he be expelled from the University and interdicted from the precinots -

[EVENT: University Administration:Banking  ] [EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty that about a fortnight age Mr. Stephen P. Bolan (P30788) obtained leave of absence to visit Richmond (PL4711) to meet a brother & sister there - and for that purpose drew $17. from the Patron - Mr. Bolan (P30788) did not visit Richmond (PL4711), and has not returned to the Patron the $17. but has spent it- Not has he during the time attended lecture - but alledges as a reason why he has not, that he has sore eyes -

Judge Tucker (P43676) moved the following resolution, which was seconded and passed -

It appearing to the Faculty, that Mr. Stephen P. Bolan (P30788) applied for and obtained leave of absence for two weeks to visit his brother & sister in Richmond (PL4711), and afterwards abandoning that object remained the whole time at the University without attending lectures, or announcing his relinquishment of his leave of absence, and it further appearing that he draw from the Patron for his expenses $17. which he has not replaced but spent -

Resolved, that his father be informed of these facts, and that he is not making due proficiency in his studies; and that unless a speedy amendment takes place he will be dismissed from the University.

The Faculty adjourned

George Tucker (P43619) Chairman pro tem:

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The Faculty met February 23rd 1842

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Verbal Assault  ] [EVENT: Student Status Action:postponed ] The Professor of Mathematics (P43671) made complain before the Faculty, of the conduct of Mr. William H. Ballard (P25644) in his lecture room on the 31st instant - and after reading the following notes of the case, and commenting upon & and explaining them - laid them Before the Faculty as the ground of his accusation.

"Notes of the case of Ballard

"He engaged (the all appearance) in reading some book, heid beneath "the desk during the lecture, at all events paying no attention "to the examination then going on -

"Answered to his own examination (but this I passedover) in a "very unbecoming way; contradicting and interrupting as if he "were disputing with me

"A general call to attention had the effect of causing him "for a few minute to redress his position;- but presently after, "he gave his exclusive attention to the book -(or whatever else it might "have been) that he continued to hold under the desk

"On being called up after the lecture and privately recommended "to pay more attention in future - he answered (still with increased "violence of demeanor and tone) that he understood the subject "could follow the lecture without looking at me and had not his "spectacles - On this as he was leaving it occurred to me to "recommend him to bring them with him in future.- Hereupon he "answered in a very violent tone, manner and language, but the "exact words I do not remember - It is proper to observe that "Mr. Ballard's (P25644) mode of addressing me has been almost uniformly "marked with insolence and defiance.

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"I then felt right to state, that such conduct must not be "persisted in and that if Mr. Ballard (P25644) could not alter his conduct "he must cease to attend my lecture room.

"On this he answered with increased insolence and violence- "but I cannot recall the terms employed - I answered that I had "been in different parts of the word, but had never witnessed "similar conduct in persons brought up amongst gentlemen.-

"To this he relied that 'I was not to prate to him, to hold "my jaw, that I might go to hell - and other abusive terms which "I cannot recall.-

"I declined altercation with him and ordered him to leave the "room, which he declared he would not do.

"I here turned to such of the class as remained made some "remarks on the disgracefulness and discreditable character or "such conduct and language, and left the room.- Before my leaving "Mr. Ballard (P25644) was guilty of additional abusive language.-

"The above is a faithful sketch of what passed to the best of "my belief, and the extent of my impressions.

"Mr. Ballard (P25644) had twice rendered himself in the preceeding month "obnoxious to special censure, and has been reprimanded by the "Chairman by order of the Faculty, for rudeness and insubordination.-

"Since then, he has left the lecture room towards he close, "and answered with great rudeness when informed that it was "against order.-

"On the following day he answered to his name on being called "in such a way as to excite laughter in the whole class, and drew "down from me the reprimand for persisting to adopt this peremptory "tone in addressing me -"he forgot what was due to his own position "the probability of personal violence.-

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On motion. Resolved that Mr. Ballard (P25644) be summoned before the Faculty - He appeared, and commenced making his statement, but before he concluded Professor Sylvester (P43671) withdrew from the Meeting.- After Mr. Ballard (P25644) had retired, he returned and stated by way of explanation that the first occasion on which he used the term gentleman, it was not applied to Mr. Ballard (P25644), not could it be so understood; that the second time he used the term, it was applied to Mr. Ballard's (P25644) conduct & language, after he had used the insulting epithets before mentioned- After making this explanation Professor Sylvester (P43671) again retired.

Mr. Ballard (P25644) stated that he was attentive during part of the lecture, and during part of the time he was inattentive.- his inatten- tion consisted in not having his eyes directed all the time to the black board -

After lecture Mr. Sylvester (P43671) called him and told him that he must be more attentive during lecture - and that he must look at the black board.- Mr. Ballard (P25644) replied, that he could follow him through his sums as well without looking on the black board as by doing so- and that he did not wear his spectacles constantly - Mr. Sylvester (P43671) told him that he must bring his spectacles; that he must be more attentive to his lectures or not attend them in furure - Mr. Ballard (P25644) replied that he would cease to attend his lectures, and that he had his spectacles with him, but did not wear them all the time - Mr. Sylvester (P43671) said that he must not address him in such a manner and that he must leave the room - thus Mr. Ballard (P25644) refused to do - Mr. Sylvester (P43671) said he was no gentleman or considered that he was imposed upon, and spoken to in an authoritative manner - as an overseer speaks to a negro slave - Some further words having passed Mr. S. (P43671) ordered him to leave the room - upon which Mr. B. (P25644) said that he would see him in

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hell first - Mr. S. (P43671) went on to say, that he would have no further altercation with Mr. Ballard (P25644), but as Mr. B. (P25644) was about to quit the room, Mr. S (P43671) again commenced addressing himself to him directly and through the byestanders in the same tone as before - Mr. B. (P25644) then told him if he Mr. S (P43671) would desist from speaking to him - he (Mr. B (P25644)) would also desist - and when he told Mr. S. (P43671) to hold his jaw it was in reply to language of the same import used by Mr. Sylvester (P43671) to him - when reprimanded in the lecture room - Mr. S. (P43671) expressed himself satisfied that Mr. B. (P25644) knew his lessons - reason of Mr. B's (P25644) apparent inattention, was that he had studied the subject (arithmetic) before and was acquainted with it - it was a newspaper and not a book he was reading.- He always answers Prof. Sylvester (P43671) as he does every other Professor- means no disrespect to him or to them - never on any previous occasion did he mean any disrespect to Prof. Sylvester (P43671) - He thought that he was imposed on when ordered out of the room - till then his language was not vio- lent - or he did not intend that it should be so.- Mr. Ballard (P25644) on retiring requested the Faculty to examine some of the byestanders -

Mr. A. H. Michie (P40950) was sent for, but the Janitor (P44285) could not find him.-

Mr. Farish (P32782) was then sent for and appeared,- He heard part of the altercation - Heard Mr. Sylvester (P43671) say, that Mr. Ballard (P25644) acted in a very indecorous and ungentlemanly manner.- to which Mr. Ballard (P25644) replied that he should not repeat that language and that he did not act like a gentleman or a Professor.

Mr. William F. Weeks (P29175) was sent for appeared and stated, that after lecuter Mr. Sylvester (P43671) called Mr. Ballard (P25644) - did not hear the first of what was said.- Mr. Ballard (P25644) started to walk out - Mr. Sylvester (P43671) told Mr. Ballard (P25644) that he must be more attentive or he must cease to attend his lectures. Mr. Ballard (P25644) said he would cease to attend if Mr. Ballard (P25644)

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wished it - Mr. Ballard's (P25644) manner was not violent in making this reply -

Mr. Sylvester (P43671) said that it was not respectful for a student to answer a Professor - Mr. Ballard (P25644) told him, that it was the first time he had answered him - Mr. Sylvester (P43671) then ordered him to leave the lecture room - Mr. Ballard (P25644) said he would not - Mr. Sylvester (P43671) then again ordered him to leave the lecture room - Mr. Ballard (P25644) said that he had no authority to order him out as he had done lecturing and that he would see him in hell first - The students smiled - Mr. Sylvester (P43671) turned to them and said that this could not be considered brave or gentlemanly in Mr. Ballard (P25644) - He said bravery consisted in mildness (with a few other remarks not now remembered) and that Mr. Ballard (P25644) had never associated with gentlemen or been in genteel society - Mr. Ballard (P25644) then told him that the manner in which he had treated him (Mr. B (P25644)) indicated that he (Mr. S (P43671)) had never associated with gentlemen.-

Remembers to have heard Mr. Sylvester (P43671) say "that he had been in many parts of the world and had never witnessed similar conduct in persons brought up among gentlemen - Similar remarks were twice spoken - but cannot say when they were spoken - does not remember distinctly when -

Mr. Sylvester (P43671) told Mr. Ballard (P25644) he would report him - Mr. B. (P25644) told him to do so - Mr. Sylvester (P43671) told Mr. Ballard (P25644) that he did not wish to say any thing more to him, and that he would not say anything more to him - and started to get his hat - and reached the table and turned round and said something more about gentlemanly conduct- Mr. Ballard (P25644) asked him if he had not broken his word, and if he had not promised him not to speak to him again, and asked him if he considered that gentlemanly, to brek his word - Mr. Sylvester (P43671) then continued making his remarks about gentlemanly conduct &c and Mr. Ballard (P25644) walked up to the platform - (Mr. Sylvester (P43671) was on the Platform and Mr. Ballard (P25644) on the floor) and told Mr. Sylvester (P43671) to hush his jaw Mr. Sylvester (P43671) who was walking to and for on the platform - while Mr. Ballard (P25644) was

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walking in like manner on the floor - waved his hand to Mr. Ballard (P25644) telling him to go away - he wanted to have nothing to do with him- Mr. Ballard (P25644) then turned and walked towards the body of the students who were standing near the door - Mr. Sylvester walked (P43671) to the opposite side of the room to get his hat - returned and went out -

The following resolutions were then proposed seconded and passed -

After a full consideration of all the circumstances of the case as above recited the following resolutions were adopted.

First. The Reprimand bestowed by the Professor of Mathematics (P43671) upon Mr. Ballard (P25644) being considered by him and the Faculty as adequate to the offence committed during the lecture and the Professor not having reported Mr. Ballard (P25644) for this Offence - Resolved, that in this particular no subject is presented for the action of the Faculty -

2nd. In view of the transactions posterior to the termination of the lecture, and the reprimand of the Professor; while the Faculty cannot but reprehend the violent language indulged in by Mr. Ballard (P25644) towards Professor Sylvester (P43671), being unable to determine in how far the remarks of the Professor as understood by Mr. Ballard (P25644) might extenuate his conduct in reply - Resolved, that it is expedient that this much of the transaction in question be Submitted to the Visitors (CB0042) of the University at their next meeting for their decision -

Professor Kraitsir (P43674) asked to be excused from voting on these resolutions -

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met February 24th 1848

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At the request of Professor Sylvester (P43671) the following statement is entered on the minutes

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Verbal Assault  ] Mr. Sylvester (P43671) having read the minutes of the Faculty "proceedings on the 23rd of February, feels it requisite to state "that he denies the accuracy and truth of much the greater part of "the statement given in evidence by Mr. Weeks (P27811) -"

"He dees not allow that the words attributed to him by Mr. "Farish (P32782) or equivalent language was used by him.-"

"He furthermore protests against the principle of introducing "students of a class to give evidence against their professor - He "believes that besides other great inconveniences - this practice has "the effect of bringing the Professor into a position of direct "controversy and altercation with those over whom he is placed in a "position of authority -"

"The evidence on the occasion in question was obtained from "students present after the lecture at the time of Mr. Ballard (P25644) being "called on to be privately admonished -"That such presence is in "itself an act of insubordination, and very generally made the means "and occasioned by the desire of encourageing the student subject to "reprimand in resistance to the lawful authority of his Professor "

"That Mr. Weeks (P27811) in particular is habitually ill prepared and "has been himself admonished and reported by the Professor of Mathe- "matics -"

"That he has some reason to believe, that previous communication "had passed between Mr. Ballard (P25644) and the witnesses, at all events the "question as to this previous communication was not put to the witnesses"

"Finally he calls attention to the fact, that Mr. Ballard (P25644) was "unable, and did not offer during the first part of his examination "when called on by Mr. S. (P43671) to do so - to point out any inaccuracy or

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"exaggeration in the statement of the Professor of Mathematics (P43671).

Mr. Sylvester (P43671) adheres to his first statement in every parti- "cular; in especial he declares, that the conduct of Mr. Ballard (P25644), "between the time of being called upon to be more attentive in future, "and the time of his being ordered to; leave the room, was in the "highest degree both as regards tone, attitude and language, outrageous "and insulting"

Mr. Sylvester (P43671) denies absolutely having ever said to Mr. "Ballard (P25644), "that he had never been associated with gentlemen - or "been in genteel society" - or having used a word to this effect.-

"He denies further, that Mr. Ballard (P25644) ever said that this was "the first time he had over contradicted Mr. Sylvester (P43671), or one word "to this effect.- He affirms on the contrary, that from the beginning "Mr. Ballard's (P25644) attitude was that of open defiance.-

Professor Sylvester (P43671) stated to the Faculty that Messrs. Whitehead (P23544), Cornick (P25027) and Sydnor (P38371) were good students, and he believed, that they would make a correct statement of facts - He then retired from the Faculty, and in accordance with his desire the above named gentlemen were sent for -

Mr. Cornick (P25027) appeared and said that he went away from the Lecture room immediately after lecture and did not witness the altercation between Prof: Sylvester (P43671) and Mr. Ballard (P25644) -

Mr. Sydnor (P38371) could not be found by the Janitor (P44285) -

Mr. Whitehead (P23544) appeared and said that he was there part of the time - heard most of what passed - heard as he was leaving the room their voices raised - then the first thing he could distinguish was rather an imporative order from Mr. Sylvester (P43671) to Mr. Ballard (P25644) to leave the room.- to which Mr. Ballard (P25644) answered in a manner equally abrupt that he would not - then something passed which Mr. Whitehead (P23544) did not hear.- the next thing he could distinguish was another imperative

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order from Mr. Sylvester (P43671) to Mr. Ballard (P25644) to leave the room.- to which Mr. Ballard (P25644) replied, that "he would see him in heel first-" Mr. Sylvester (P43671) then remarked that he did not consider Mr. Ballard (P25644) a gentleman.- to which Mr. Ballard (P25644) replied, that Mr. Sylvester (P43671) had not conducted himself like a gentleman since he had been here.- there was so much confusion after this that he could hear nothing more distinctly.-

The tone and manner of Mr. Ballard (P25644) up to the time that their voices were raised, and the order to leave the room given - seemed to him to be respectful -

[EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal  ] Professor Kraitsir (P43671) stated, that on tuesday while he was calling the roll - Mr. Upshaw (P38957), Mr. Bolan (P30788) and Mr. Wade (P24691) were crowding themselves together leaning on each other (Mr. Heath (P31577) was behind them tho' behaving well) and were disposed to be noisy - in apprehension of this, he requested Mr. Wade (P24691) to remove from that seat and take one near him (Professor Kraitsir (P43671)) this Mr. Wade (P24691) refused to be - He then ordered him to leave the room - On his refusing to go out Professor Kraitsir (P43671) left the room amid some noise made by some students with their feet and by clapping of hands.-

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Wade (P24691) be sent for-

He appeared and said that he refused because he thought Professor Kraitsir (P43671) spoke to him rather roughly - was too imperative in his command - thought that he had ne right to require him to change his seat - Did not then know that a Professor had a right to order a student out of the lecture room.- if he obeyed the order, he thought the students would laugh at him.- thought that he had not misbehaved, and for that reason refused to go out -

Dr. Kraitsir (P43671) then withdrew from the Faculty

Professor George Tucker (P43619) offered the following resolution which was seconded and passed.-

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Mr. William B. Wade (P24691) having been dismissed from the University on the 6th instant, and the sentence of dismission having been sus- pended on the 12th upon his "engaging during this suspension of his sentence to conform himself to all the laws and regulations of the University as other students." And it appearing to the Faculty that he was guilty of contumacy on the 22nd instant by refusing to leave the lecture room of the Professor of Modern Languages (43674) when required to do so.-

Resolved, that the order of suspension be revoked, and that Mr. Wade (P24691) stand dismissed from the University as under the order of the 6th instant above referred to.-

[EVENT: Boarding Action:denied ] Mr. George W. Brent (P33643) made application through the Chairman for permission to board with his cousin Mr. John L. ONeal (P44336) at Mr. Jee Garrett's (P44337) in Charlottesville (PL4204) - Mr. Brent (P33643) is nor a resident student and boards with Mr. Conway (P43888) - On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Brent's (P33643) application be refused, the Faculty having no authority under the laws to grant it -

[EVENT: Course Reference:Ancient Languages Exception:granted ] Messrs. John Cornick (P25027) and Mathew Harrison (P27718) applied for permission to have a separate examination for graduation in latin on the instant - on the ground that they were sick at last examination - On motion - Resolved, that their application be granted.-

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met March 2nd 1842

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[EVENT: University Administration:Banking  ] [EVENT: Fee  ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Proctor's monthly report - and also his report of Assessments for the month of February -

On motion- Resolved, that the latter report be confirmed.-

The Chairman laid before the Faculty a communication from the Proctor in regard to an item of $2.50 against Professor Sylvester (P43671) in the report of Assessments for January which was objected to at the last monthly meeting by him, and which was referred back to the Proctor for explanation.-

It appearing from the Proctor's communication, that the charge against Professor Sylvester (P43671) was a proper one - on motion - resolved, that the report as regards this item be postponed.-

Mr. William F. Weeks (P29175) made application through the Chairman for a copy of the statement made by him before the Faculty on the 23rd Ult. in the case of the complaint of Professor Sylvester (P43671) against Mr. William H. Ballard (P25644) -

On motion- Resolved, that Mr. Week's (P29175) application be granted.-

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] The Professor of Ancient Languages (P25515) informed the Faculty that Messrs. James D. Stewart (P36257) and Stephen P. Bolan (P30788) gave in blanks in his School at the Intermediate examination, and that Mr. Bolan (P30788) was 6 times absent during the last month, and is doing no good.

The Professor of Modern Languages (43674) informed the Faculty that Mr. Elmslie G. Higginbotham (P32129) has been always absent -

He further stated, that yesterday morning Mr. Richard M. Heath (P31577) behaved so indecorously in the lecture room - that he ordered him to leave it - He did go out of the room - but in doing so, exhibited insolence in his manner, and muttered something which the Professor did not hear -

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The Professor of Anatomy and Surgery (P43619) stated that altho' Mr. Dix (P41014) had been but once absent, he was not making due proficiency in his studies.-

The Professor of Moral Philosophy (43619) reported that Mr. L. M. Hunter (P28881) had been 3 times absent during the last month.

[EVENT: Curriculum  ] The Chairman stated that Mr. James D. Stewart (P36257) had not complied with the order of the Faculty of the 12th inst. requiring him to enter a third school.- On motion - Resolved, that unless he enter a third school, the dismissal notice awarded against him at the last monthly meeting will be continued.-

On motion

[EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal Action:postponed ] Resolved, that the dismissal notices awarded at the last monthly meeting of the Faculty against Messrs. Asa T. Dix (P41014), Martin P. Scott (P26848) and Richard M. Heath (P31577) be continued.-

[EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. Charles S. Taylor (P33644) made application through the Chairman for permission to withdraw from the School of Modern Languages.- on the ground that this is the last Session that he can attend the University, and that he wishes on that account to devote more attention to the study of the law - On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Course Reference:Modern Languages:Spanish  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. William F. Weeks (P29175) made application thro' the Chairman for permission to withdraw from the Class of Spanish - On motion- Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Course Reference:Ancient Languages  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. John P. DuVal (P43451) applied thro' the Chairman for permission to

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withdraw from the School of Ancient Languages - and attend Medical Jurisprudence in its stead - On motion - Resolved, that his appli- cation be granted, on condition, that he does attend Medical Jurisprudence -

[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. Alfred C. Weeks (P27811) made application thro' the Chairman for permission to quit the School of Mathematics - The Professor (43671) had requested him not to attend his lectures, and had given him an order for part of his fee - On motion - Resolved, that under the above circumstances Mr. Weeks (P27811) be allowed to leave the School of Mathematics.-

[EVENT: Student Conduct:Self-governance:Petition Faculty  ] [EVENT: Student Misconduct:Verbal Assault  ] [EVENT: Student Conduct:Honor  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal Action:postponed ]  The Chairman laid before the Faculty a petition signed by H. Allen Taylor (P39740) and 8 other students praying for a modification of the sentences of expulsion against Mr. Charles A. L. Lamar (P27087) - on the ground that he had retracted the Offensive remarks which he made to the Chairman.-

The Chairman stated to Faculty that Mr. Lamar (P27087) had called on him and retracted the Offensive remarks, and in a very proper manner made acknowledgements - On motion

Resolved, that the said petition be laid on the table -

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met March 19th 1842

The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Bank report for February.

Professor Sylvester (P43671), through the Secretary, sent to the Faculty

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the following protest and requested that it might be entered on the minutes - whereupon the Chairman prepared the following state- ment of facts, and moved, that the same be spread on the minutes along with Professor Sylvester's (P43671) protest.-

"Mr. Sylvester (P43671) is not conscious of having expressed and "certainly never entertained a desire that further testimony should "be obtained from students after he had withdrawn from the Faculty "meeting of Feby 24th. On being interragated by the Chairman as "to the character of certain members of his class, he spoke favour- "ably of them; and on the question being put to him by the Chairman, "may have gone so for as to say that he would have objected less "to testimony being sought for from them than from Mr. Weeks (P27811) -

"But he left the room without having the faintest idea that when "the case had already been judged by the Faculty and their decision "published, fresh depositions were to have been taken; otherwise "he would certainly under the altered circumstances of his own "position, have remained to address questions to the witnesses.

The Faculty directed that the Secretary (44603) should make an entry on the minutes of the protest of Mr. Sylvester (P43671) in reference to the introduction of the testimony of Mr. Whitehead (P23544) and others, and of the fact that this protest was written by him after on inspection of the Secretary (44603)'s notes of the proceedings of the Faculty meeting.- that the Faculty were well assured at the time, from the circumstances as they arose, and especially from the fact that Professor Sylvester (P43671), when asked by the Chairman, if the Faculty were to understand it to be his wish, that Mr. Whitehead (P23544) and others should be sent for by the Faculty? Answered - that it would be but just and proper, or words of this import.- that the Faculty in sending for Mr. Whitehead (P23544) &c were consulting Mr. Sylvester's (P43671) wishes, and his sense of what was just to himself -

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And further, that a chief ground for calling for additional evidence, was undoubtedly the fact that the question had not been decided by the Faculty, but was referred to the Board of Visitors (CB0042),- making it proper, that they should have before them the evidence also of such students as Mr. Sylvester (P43671) beleived would make a fair statement -

[EVENT: University Administration:Banking  ] The Chairman laid before the Faculty the Proctor's report of students delinquent in payment of Board - On motion - Resolved, that the Proctor be directed to write to the parents and guardians of the students on the subject -

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Verbal Assault  ] [EVENT: Student Conduct:Honor  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal Action:denied ] The Petition of H. Allen Taylor (P39740) and others praying for a modi- fication of the sentence of expulsion passed against Mr. Charles A. L. Lamar (P27087), was on motion made seconded and passed called up for consideration - Judge Tucker (P43676) read to the Faculty a letter from Mr. Lamar's (P27087) father asking for reasons therein stated, that the Faculty would remit the sentence pronounced against his son- Whereupon Professor Rogers (P43658) offered the following resolution which was seconded and passed.-

In consequence of the application made to the Faculty through one of its members by the father of Mr. Charles A. L. Lamar (P27087) for a remission of the sentence of expulsion pronounced against the latter; and in consideration of the apology made by Mr. Lamar (P27087) to the Chairman in regard to the improper language which he addressed to him and the Faculty - Resolved, that his sentence of expulsion be commuted for that of dismission from the Univer- sity.

[EVENT: Student Conduct:Clubs and Organizations  ] The Chairman stated, that Mr. Richard W. N. Noland (P24047) and others had applied as a committee from a debating Society (CB0078) to have the use of one of the rooms of the Old Library (PL8605) for the meetings of the said Society - On motion - Resolved, that the said Society

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have the use of the room under such conditions and stipulations as the Chairman may prescribe.- and that the permission now granted be at all times revocable at the pleasure of the Faculty.-

[EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty that the Professor of Mathematics had required Mr. George Tarry (P29439) to leave his School, and had also refunded to him part of his fee.- On motion- Resolved, that Mr. Tarry (P29439) be allowed to withdraw from Mathematics.-

On motion of Dr. Cabell (P43619)

Resolved, that the examination for graduation in Anatomy & Physiology appointed for monday next, be postponed till thursday.-

Mr. Alexander M. Henderson (P33099) in consequence of ill health made application to have a separate examination for graduation in Anatomy & Surgery on the day of April - On motion

Resolved, that his application be granted.-

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met April 2nd 1842

Present all the members except Dr. Emmet. (P43625)

The Chairman laid before the Faculty the following reports -

On motion - Resolved, that the Proctor's report of Assessments be confirmed -

On motion - Resolved, that the Proctor be directed to write to the parents and guardians of the students reported for not

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having deposited for board on the subject of their delinquencies.

[EVENT: Boarding Action:granted ] Mr. Geo. W. Abell (P31938) who is over the age of 23 years and boards out of the precincts made application thro' the Chairman to be exempt from the rules and regulations made for the government of students -

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:granted ] Mr. John W. Compton (P40781) made application through the Chairman for permission to withdraw from the School of Chemistry - His reasons being deemed satisfactory - On Motion - Resolved, that his application be granted.-

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Academic Lassitude  ] The Professor of Ancient Languages (P25515) informed the Faculty that the following students gave in blanks in his school at the Inter- mediate examination.

The Professor of Modern Languages (P43674) gave in the following list of blanks.

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The Chairman laid before the Faculty the following list of students who gave in blanks in the School of Mathematics at the Intermediate examination -

C. W. Downing (P22603) - R. O. Eppes (P27918) - T. R. Jones (P23619) - S. Oldham (P41838) - James Rose (P41069), W. Tarry (P33734), J. H. Timberlake (P33457) - John T. Wingfield (P24770) - in the Intermediate Class - the following students did very little.-

Edw. G. Higginbotham (P32906) - William H. Byne (P22718) - John R. Thompson (P29546) - Edward C. Burks (P35519) -

In the Junior Class - the following students gave in blanks- H. A. Sydnor (P38371), S. J. Harrington (P30777), J. W. Baldwin (P23417), A. H. Michie (P40950), S. P. Bolan (P30788), W. Wade (P24691), A. H. Buchanan (P37456).-

The Professor of Natural Philosophy (P43658) stated that Mr. John Scott (P41212) gave in a blank in his school at the Intermediate examination and that Mr. W. H. Ballard (P25644) was absent -

Professor Rogers (P43658) laid before the Faculty the following list of students who gave in blanks in the School of Chemistry at the Intermediate examination.

The Professor of Medicine (P43670) gave in the following list of blanks -

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The Professor of Moral Philosophy (P43619) stated that Messrs. A. C. Weeks (P27811) and T. J. Cooke (P26274) gave in blanks in his school and L. M. Hunter (P28881) did not attend the examination.-

The Professor of Law (P43676) stated that Mr. P. H. Goodloe (P34200) gave in a blank - He also mentioned circumstances which induced the Faculty on motion made seconded and passed to excuse Mr. Goodloe (P34200).-

The Professor of Ancient Languages (P25515) reported that Mr. A. H. Buchenan (P37456) had been 5 times absent - during the last mo month - two of which were from sickness

The Professor of Modern Languages (P43674) reported as follows.

The Professor of Anatomy & Surgery (P43619) reported, that

The Professor of Moral Philosophy (P43619) reported that

Satisfactory reasons having been given by the following students for the blanks given in by them, and for their absence from the Intermediate examination - motions were severally made, seconded and passed, that they be excused.-

On motion - Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to call the attention of parents and guardians to the cases of blanks that were handed in at the Intermediate examination.

On motion - Resolved, that the Chairman be requested to call the attention of parents and guardians to the cases of absences from lectures during the last month -

On motion - Resolved, that the Intermediate examination in Materia Medica be dispensed with.

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Failure to Appear When Summoned  ] On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Elmslie G. Higginbotham (P32129) be sent for - The Janitor reported that he had summoned Mr. Higgin- botham (P32129) and that he requested him to say to the Faculty that he was sick - He was at Mr. Whiteheads (P23544) room and did not appear to be unwell - A written summons was then sent for Mr. Higginbotham (P32129) -

He appeared and stated that when he received the first summons, he was not in a condition to appear before the Faculty - and that was the message that he sent by the Janitor (P44285) - it was a more verbal message that he read. from the Janitor (P44285).- He thought that the matter as to his non attendance on the lectures in Modern Languages

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had been settled or could be settled without his coming before the Faculty - It was extremely disagreeable to him to come before the Faculty - He thought the Chairman told him he would have the matter settled - He did not suppose that the Faculty had taken any action on his application to quit Modern Languages - He has as much as he can do in his other schools in as much as he is a candidate for graduation in them - attends N. Philosophy, M. Philosophy & Political Economy -

He meant no disrespect for the Faculty in failing to appear before it when first summoned -

Mr. Geo. Tucker (P43619) moved, that Mr. Higginbotham (P32129) be allowed to withdraw from the school of Modern Languages.- and that he he censured for his irregularity in attending the lectures in that school heretofore -

Mr. Rogers (P43658) moved to amend the resolution by inserting the word "not" before the word "allowed".

The question was put on the amendment and lost -

The Resolution was then passed.-

Judge Tucker (P43676) applied for leave to withdraw his son J. Randolph Tucker (P42837) from Mathematics and from the Junior class of Morel Philosophy

On motion - Resolved, that his application be granted -

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Martin P. Scott (P26848) be summoned to appear before the Faculty to answer in regard to his inattention in his Schools.- The Janitor reported, that he could not find him.-

His case was then continued

The Faculty adjourned.-

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch: Fac:

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The Faculty met April 9th 1842

The Chairman laid before the Faculty a letter from John J. H. Straith Esq. (P44365) of Jefferson County (PL6089) to Judge Tucker (P43676) giving to the Library folio Editions of the works of Plato & Demosthenes.

On motion - Resolved, that Judge Tucker (P43676) be requested to write to Mr. Straith (P44365), and give him the thanks of the Faculty for his valuable donation.

[EVENT: Student Misconduct:Destruction of Property  ] [EVENT: Student Misconduct:Drinking  ] [EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal  ] The Chairman stated to the Faculty that on tuesday evening last Mr. Asa T. Dix (P41014) in company with three others was been by Dr. Kraitsir (P43674) evidently intoxicated.- among other evidences of intox- ication he knocked off some bricke from Dr. Cabell's (P43619) garden Wall.- they then went down the road, and stoped near Wertenbaker's (P43631) and threw stones one of which struck the house.- Information was afterwards given the Chairman, that he attempted to force himself thro' Mrs. Jone's (P44167) gate - He was afterwards seen entering a street from an alley in charlottesville (PL4204) whilet ladies were passing, in a very indecent condition.

On motion - Resolved, that Mr. Dix (P41014) be sent for, He appeared before the Faculty, and said that he was not intoxicated, tho' he drank too much - he drank about a bottle and a half of porter.- He recollects everything that, transpired.- If a man could not walk straight he should consider himself intoxicated - Admits that he was noisy - and that he threw a stone between Hoiskell's & Wertenbaker's - did not attempt to force himself thro' any gate -

He went directly to town - did not go into any alley or come out of one - drank the portor in the University - did not purchase

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it - or pay for it, or contribute towards paying for it - Is not in the habit of keeping liquor in his room - Was asked if he was in the habit of drinking?- Answered, that he was not in the habit of drinking too much.-

Dr. Cabell (P43619) offered the following resolution which was seconded and passed -

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Faculty that Mr. Asa T. Dix (P41014) drank to excess within the precincts on tuesday last, and was guilty of disorderly conduct on the road to Charlottes- ville (PL4204); and it further appearing that he has not made due proficiency in his studies - and has on that account received notice of dismission.

Resolved, that he be dismissed from the University and interdicted from the precincts.

On motion of Dr. Cabell (P43619)

Resolved, that whenever a notice of dismission has been given to a student. it shall be considered as in force until withdrawn by a special action of the Faculty.

The Chairman stated to the Faculty, that the Proctor had informed him that he had evidence to satisfy him that Mr. Byne (P22718), who has received notice of dismission for want of proficiency in his studies, was not only neglectful of his studies, but was in- dulging habits of injurious example to the students of the Univer- sity; And that he had prepared a letter to his father advising him to withdraw him immediately, and requesting him to forward the money necessary to carry him home.- The Faculty, hereupon advised that the letter should be sent, and ordered that Mr. Byne (P22718) should remain in the University only until his father should be heard from.- and that only in case he shall conform himself

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strictly in the meantime to all the laws requiring good conduct -

On motion -

Resolved, that a committee of three be appointed to device and report a plan for conducting the Examination on the English Language, so as to produce Uniformity in the standard to be attained by the student, in order to pass this examination successfully.- Whereupon, Dr. Cabell (P43619), Mr. G. Tucker (P43619) and Mr. Rogers (P43658) were appointed to constitute the Committee -

The Faculty adjourned -

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch: Fac:

The Faculty met April 25th 1842

[EVENT: Student Status:Dropping a Class Action:postponed ] [EVENT: Course Reference:Mathematics  ] Mr. Edward C. Burke (P43957) made application thro' the Chairman for leave to quit the School of Mathematics. On motion - Resolved, that his application be laid on the table.

[EVENT: Student Status:Dismissal  ] The Chairman stated that Mr. William B. Wade (P24691) who had been dismissed from the University, and whose sentence of dismission had been suspended, on condition that he would conform to all the laws of the University, had gone to a tavern in Charlottesville (PL4204), dined, and did not pay the bill.-

On motion - Resolved, that the resolution of the Faculty of the 12th of February suspending Mr. Wade's (P24691) sentence of dismission, be revoked.-

The Faculty adjourned

Gessner Harrison (P25515), Ch:- of the Fac: