For the present therefore we propose but a single professor for both medicine & anatomy
It is amazing how far the medical field has come. During this time the field was describe in a very simplistic way. Overtime the field has become more complex and a combination of the medicine and anatomy in one. You cannot successfully understand surgery without learning the medicine and applying it to the anatomy, opposed to viewing them separately.
On the condition that the central College shall be made the site of the University, its whole property real & personal in possession, or in action is offered.
The wording of this sentence is very important. By saying "its whole property real & personal in possession", the personal that are being referenced here are salves. In the opening and early days of the university slaves were used as the operating foundation to keep things running smoothly. They were treated brutally and demeaned in both physical and mental aspects; this can be expected since they weren't even referred to as people, but property.
* Some of the terms used in this table being subject to a difference of acceptation, it is proper to define the meaning and comprehension intended to be given them here.
I find it interesting that the different areas of study were described. I personally think that this displays the arrogance that UVa is stereotyped to have. These are general majors that a majority of universities offer yet uva felt the need to summarize the content as if it differs just because of the university.
And generally to form them to habits of reflection, and correct action, rendering them examples of virtue to others & of happiness within themselves.
I find this ironic, especially considering the Charlottesville incidents from earlier this year. This speaks of virtue, correct action, and reflection.. all things that seem to contradict the actions of the former UVa graduates who took part in the tragedy. These actions were not a display of any of the things mentioned in this part of the passage.
To know his rights; to exercise with order & justice those he retains; to choose with discretion the fiduciaries of those he delegates; and to notice their conduct with diligence with candor & judgment.
I think that this is a powerful yet ironic principle of the University. For every man to know his rights and exercise them is a step of empowerment to one's self and the community as a whole. Yet, i find this ironic because these principles were supposed to apply to EVERY man, yet minorities were not admitted into the University and were instead made into slaves.
governing considerations should be the healthiness of the site, the fertility of the neighbouring country, and it’s centrality to the white population of the whole state:
This statement is significant because although it was made over a century ago these views are still carried by some people. As we all know white supremacists invaded our grounds and said that they will not be replaced, targeting the minorities. This opening statement shows that this is not a new belief, the idea that the University is for white people has been around since the beginning.