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THE LONDON UNIVERSITY. ( To the Editor o...
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ME. ROEBUCK—THE PATRIOT. (To the Editvr ...
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COMMITTEE ROOM No. 7. ( To the Editor of...
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NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. " State Polic...
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The London University. ( To The Editor O...
THE LONDON UNIVERSITY . ( To the Editor of the Leader ,. ) gIR )—In your paper of the 13 th instant there are a few remarks concerning the apparent intention of Oxford and CambricJge to liave periodical examinations for young men of not more than a certain , age , and to grant to those who have passed their examination some title or certificate as a mark of success . You then say that the London University is rather obstructing a somewhat similar proposal , which emanates from Government . Allow me to give you a few words in explanation . The University of London consists of a governing body called the Senate , of a Board of Examiners , and of a number of Colleges distributed throughout the ldngdoni .
These Colleges have been brought into connexion with the University from time to time , the Senate having power to affiliate any institution they may think worthy ; but the Senate has nothing to do with the internal management of the Colleges ; in fact , the only connexion between the University and its Colleges is this , that before being examined for the degree of B . A ., a candidate must produce certificates from one of the Colleges to the effect that he has studied two years at that College .
Thus , the degree of B . A . of the London University means what that degree has always signified , viz ., that a man after his school education , has spent two or three years in a further education , and that , at the end of that lime , he pnssed an examination which showed that during tliis time he had pursued his studies with a f ; iir iimount of industry . It was understood when the University of London was established , that when the graduates became sufficiently numerous , they . should have a share in the government , like every other University , and they have been justly entitled to that right for some time , but . the Senate , with a narrow-minded Conservatism , have steadfastly refused to yield up the
least of their power to the claims of the graduates , who although more than a thousand in number , and reckoning in their ranks some of the most rising barristers and medical men in the country , have no more share in the government of their University than the general public . At last the graduates prevailed upon Government to take their parts , and accordingly a new charter is now proposed to be granted which gives the graduates the power of putting a veto on proceedings of the Senate , and which makes arrangements for a certain number of graduates to be from time to time elected to the Senate . In this charter , however , the Senate have caused a
oljuise to be inserted , which completely changes the character of the University , and which renders its tifgree of B . A . of very much less value . It is proposed to do awny with the necessity of having studied at some College , and to grant the degree oi D . A . to any one who nan pass the examination . Thus your words ' dispensing with residence , ' do not in the least express the true nature of the proposed change , ns most of the Colleges have no resident students whatever ; if you had snid 'dispunsing with regular education , ' 3-011 would have ¦ u sed the right words , and I will attempt to show that this is not too strong language to use .
You understand what is meant by ' cramming for an examination !; I have licnrd of n man who learnt part of Kueiid by roto without understanding a single proposition . Now there is more or lees cramming in most examinations , and undoubtedly many students who obtain the degree of B . A . in the London University get up one or two owt of the ninny tmbjects , in which they are exnmined , in a not very sound manner ; but thero will bo found hardly any exceptions to the rule , that those who now pass this examination huvo n fair and sound knowledge of most of tho subjects in which thoy are examined , and this is thu simple effect of their having passed
nt lonut twoj but generally three or four years , nt one of tho Colleges . Now , if tho proposed change in this University takes place , it will bu possible for lioi'Hons to puss blio examination for tho degruo of J 5 . A . who have ' crammed' in every subject ; it will no longor ho thought nocqsenry to go through a course of Classical Houding or MaihomaUua ; all that will be requisite ] will be to put onc-soU' into tho hands of one of tho many persons who will ? proparo gentlemen for tho examinations of tho University of . London , and who will probably ongngii to puss any gcnilemon after aix vaults' ' preparation . ' You will now perceive that tho contemplated
change in the University of London is anything but a ' similar proposal' to what will probably be done at Oxford and Cambridge . While on the one hand few of the graduates of London would object to their University granting certificates to persons who had passed certain examinations , provided they had no title conferred on thqm which might be mistaken for a degree , and especially provided that they should have no share in the government of the University ; on the other hand , if any graduate of Oxford or Cambridge were to propose that the degree of B . A . in those Universities should be granted to any one who could pass the examination , he would be thought insane by ninety-nine out of one hundred of his fellow graduates ; and more than this , it would probably be found that those who are most forward in the movement at Oxford and ^ " ^^""^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^
Cambridge to establish examinations for certificates , would be the first to oppose such a change as is now proposed in the University of London . This change is in fact as great as it could well be . The University of London would cease to be a University properly speaking ; it would become a mere examining board , an institution for the encouragement of cramming . It is represented that the graduates oppose this change , because they wish to keep themselves an exclusive body . Nothing can be more absurd .
The University of London has now thirty-eight Colleges , it accepts certificates from the Colleges of any other British University , and it is proposed to receive students from Colleges in our colonies . Any institution which can show that it gives a course of collegiate education to young men . after leaving school , could easily get itself affiliated ; so you will perceive that there is not much < exclusion' in this University . When I speak of the graduates being opposed to this change , I mean a very large majority , including very nearly all the Arts , and most of the medical graduates : a , part of the latter , however , take the other side . It was proposed , at first , that this , change should apply to the medical degrees
as Avell , but the medical graduates knowing that examination alone would be no true criterion of a man s knowledge , exclaimed , " If you do this , we will not be answerable for human . life ! " Accordingly , it is now proposed to apply the principle merely to the Arts degrees , or rather to the B . A . degree , which is a necessary step to obtaining the M . A . and law degrees . Some of the medical graduates caring nothing about the B . A . degree , and wishing to obtain the new charter which confers important privileges-on the graduates , have joined the Senate , and are agitating in favour of the proposed change . I am yours , obediently , F . E .
Me. Roebuck—The Patriot. (To The Editvr ...
ME . ROEBUCK—THE PATRIOT . ( To the Editvr of the Leader . - ) Lancaster , June 25 , 1857 . Sir , —A few months ago , a document was sent from the Home Office to every naturalized subject , informing him that the certificate of naturalization does not confer on him the privilege of claiming the protection of the British Government in his native country . There was a great storm raised by many naturalized subjects , protesting against this injustice . After Parliament being assembled , and seeing that the matter was not mooted in the House , I addressed a note to Mr . Roebuck , the soi-disant P resident of the Administrative Reform Association , requesting him to bring this case before the House ; but , instead of his acknowledging the receipt of my note , I got back my note from the post-office , stating that my note was not accepted .
As you so generously took up Mr . Bertolacci ' s case , and so ably reprimanded Mr . Roebuck ' s conduct , I hope , that you will ulso kindly bring my case to the notice of tho public . I liavo tho honour to be your humble servant , A Naturalized Suhject .
Committee Room No. 7. ( To The Editor Of...
COMMITTEE ROOM No . 7 . ( To the Editor of the Leader . } Juno SO , 1857 . Sir , —As yout » paper has brought its talent to bear with cfVoet on the public question ns to the past administration of the nfliiirs of the Duchy of Lancaster , I beg to call your notice to tho circumstance that tho room in which tho Committee on Mr . Bortolncci ' s Petition ia sitting is singularly different froni other committee rooms , I -visited this room , No . 7 , last week , and was surprised to find that tlicro was no notification painted or written over tho doorway to tho effect that tho investigation going on within wns open to public audioncc , —no notice , in fact , of ' Entrance for tho Public ; ' and I hesitated , as doubtless others have donewhether I should enter tho room .
, What la tho ofllcor about whoso buainass U is to sco that facilities for public inquiry aro afforded ? And why does ho place tho gontlemen who form Mr . Bcrtolncci ' s committee in so unpleasant a position ? If there be any renson for making ono committeeroom difl ' ur from another In publicity , I think the
matter of Mr . BertolaccPs Petition and the Hudson ' s Bay Company Inquiry would afford excellent inducements for the largest publicity , and most extensive arena for discussion and hearing " . Are such rooms as No . 7 kept , as it were in petto , for snug inquiries , that they give no sign ? Are they cunningly devised holes in the wall into which , ijy judicious contrivance , and a little management , the broad glare of the public is not permitted readily to penetrate ? I hope to see this matter , amended , and trust you will not lose sight of it . I enclose my card , and remain , sir , your obedient servant , a ^ 1 ^ ^ —— I M —
Notices To Correspondents. " State Polic...
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS . " State Policy or Modern Europe . " —The author assures us he has made no use of Heeren's references , and points out that , instead of relyiug upon Alison , he quotes him . only once to confute him . We willingly allow the author the benefit of this explanation . T- B ,. —We have inserted the portion of our correspondent ' s letter bearing on our own remarks ; but we do not open the columns of "Open Council" to criticisms of statements which have appeared in other journals .
No Notice Can Be Taken Of Anonymous Corr...
No notice can be taken of anonymous correspondence Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the name and address of the writer ; not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of his good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . Communications should always be legibly written , and _ on one side of the paper only . If long , it iucreases the difficulty of finding space for them . It is impossible to acknowledge the mass of letters we receive . Their insertion is often delayed , owing to a press of matter ; and when omitted , it is frequently from reasons quite independent of the merits of the communication .
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There is nothing so revolutionary , because there is nothing so unnatural and convulsive , as the strain to " keep - things fixed when all the world is by thevery law ofU 3 creation m eternal progress . —Dr . ABK 0 X . P .
The Bengal Mutiny. I^Sr Our Last Paper O...
THE BENGAL MUTINY . I ^ sr our last paper on the ' Native Armies ia India' ( Jane 13 th ) , we stated our belief that the discipline of the Bengal Force is irretrievably impaired , and that any proposed ' reformation' in that quarter must be understood in . the literal sense of ' reconstruction . ' Events "have sadly verified our judgment ; and the disaffection which , but a month since , was officially spoken of by Lord Cannin g and his weak advisers in light—almost contemptuous—terms , has asserted its greater significance in characters of fire and blood . It
consists as little with our available space as with our inclination to dwell upon the murderous horrors enacted at Meerut and Delhi . We refer to such scenes of barbarity for the purpose only of demonstrating that the same reckless , ignorant , and continuous mismanagement , which was for years the nurse of insubordination , became in turn tho handmaid to opon mutiny . Every account yet published of the outbreak at Meerut confirms this view . Tho most ordinary reader cannot fail to be struck with the absence of all mention of the names of any Divisional or
Brigade Staff Officers . There is , indeed , ono honourable exception—that of AVatisufiexd , Major of Brigade . But of tho Mnjor-General commanding the Meerufc Division , wo hoar ( nt least , until all was over ) nothing ; of the Assistant Adjutant-Gonoral , nothing ; of tho Brigadier commanding Muorut Station , nothing ; of the Cantonment ( military ) Magistrate , nothing—except ( wo beg his par don ) that lio managed to take care of himself . "Whatever wns to bo done , whatever thought of , for the public advantage , Major ¦ Watkrbtbjld aj ) peavri to havo been the solo active Jigcnt on behalf of tho constituted au-
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Leader (1850-1860), July 4, 1857, page 635, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/ldr_04071857/page/11/
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