The following correspondence and address have been sent us for
publication, by the members of Professor Tucker's class at William and
Mary College. We give place to them with pleasure, and commend the
admonitions of the amiable and learned professor to all young
gentlemen about to enter upon the practice of the law. The friendly
and paternal spirit of his advice, gives an uncommon interest to this
production, and shows that his have indeed been "labors of love."
WILLIAMSBURG, 5th July, 1835.
_Much Esteemed Friend:_--
I am requested, in the name of your class, to solicit you either to
have your Valedictory Address published, or deliver it to us for that
purpose. I sincerely hope for your compliance; and although our
exercises for the present session have ended--although we no longer
stand in the relation of students and professor--and notwithstanding
we are about to part (some of us) perhaps forever, we _must hope_ that
the _tie_ which has bound us together for the last eight months,
instead of _weakening_, will continue to "_grow_ with our growth and
strengthen with our strength," and that the day is _far_ distant when
that union shall break. Go where we may, a fond recollection of your
past services will be long cherished by us. We know the interest you
_have_ felt, and still feel in our welfare, and I hope your exertions
to promote the interest of those who have been placed under your care,
are duly appreciated. You have done _your_ duty, and all that has been
wanting must be charged to _us_. You have given us a chart by which to
steer our political ship, and _should_ we succeed in stemming the
current of opposition, may _you_ live to enjoy our triumph. Permit me
now, in conclusion, to tender you our united sentiments of the highest
esteem and respect.