| | 101 | Author: | unknown | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Tales of Glauber-Spa  | | | | Published: | 2006 | | | | Subjects: | University of Virginia Library, Text collection | UVA-LIB-Text | University of Virginia Library, Early American Fiction, 1789-1875 | UVA-LIB-EarlyAmFict1789-1875 | | | | Description: | "I am quite delighted with this place, now that I
have got over that bad habit of blushing and trembling,
which Mrs. Asheputtle assures me is highly indecent
and unbecoming. She says it is a sign of a bad conscience
and wicked thoughts, when the blood rushes
into the face. I wish you knew Mrs. Asheputtle. She
has been all over Europe, and seen several kings of the
old dynasties, who, she says, were much more difficult
to come at than the new ones, who are so much afraid of
the canaille, that they are civil to everybody. Only
think, how vulgar. Mrs. Asheputtle says, that she
knew several men with titles; and that she is sure, if
she had not been unfortunately married before, she
might have been the wife of the Marquis of Tête de
Veau. The marquis was terribly disappointed when
he found she had a husband already; but they made
amends by forming a Platonic attachment, which means
—I don't know really what it means—for Mrs. Asheputtle,
it seemed to me, could not tell herself. All I know
is, that it must be a delightful thing, and I long to try it,
when I am married—for Mrs. Asheputtle says it won't
do for a single lady. What can it be, I wonder? "One of the great disadvantages of foreign travel is,
that it unfits one for the enjoyment of any thing in one's
own country, particularly when that country is so every
way inferior to the old world. It is truly a great misfortune
for a man to have too much taste and refinement.
I feel this truth every day of my life; and could almost
find in my heart to regret the acquirement of habits
and accomplishments that almost disqualify me for a
citizen of this vulgar republic, which, I am sorry to
perceive, seems in a fair way of debauching the whole
world with her pernicious example of liberty and
equality. If it were not for Delmonico and Palmo, the
musical soirées, and a few other matters, I should be the
most miserable man in the world. Would you believe
it, my dear count, there is not a silver fork to be seen in
all the hotels between New-York and Saratoga? And
yet the people pretend to be civilized! | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 102 | Author: | unknown | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | A quarter race in Kentucky | | | | Published: | 2006 | | | | Subjects: | University of Virginia Library, Text collection | UVA-LIB-Text | University of Virginia Library, Early American Fiction, 1789-1875 | UVA-LIB-EarlyAmFict1789-1875 | | | | Description: | Nothing would start against the Old Mare; and after
more formal preparation in making weight and posting
judges than is customary when there is a contest, "the
sateful old kritter" went off crippling as if she was not
fit to run for sour cider, and any thing could take the
shine out of her that had the audacity to try it. The
muster at the stand was slim, it having been understood
up town, that as to sport to-day the races would prove
a water-haul. I missed all that class of old and young
gentlemen who annoy owners, trainers, and riders,
particularly if they observe they are much engaged,
with questions that should not be asked, and either
can't or should not be answered. The business folks
and men of gumption were generally on the grit, and
much of the chaff certainly had been blown off. Dinner kin be had On the FoLLowin Tums at my
HousE to Day priv8s thirty seven cents non comeishund
ophisers 25 comeishund frEE i want you awl to ete
dancin to beGin at won erclock awl them what dont
wish to kevort will finD cards on the shelf in the
cubberd licker On the uzual Tums | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 109 | Author: | University of Virginia
Board of Visitors | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Board of Visitors minutes | | | | Published: | 2006 | | | | Subjects: | University of Virginia::Board of Visitors | University of Virginia Library, Text collection | UVA-LIB-Text | | | | Description: | PAGE
Approval of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Civic
Leadership
7150
Approval of Legislative Proposal – Duties and Powers of the
Auditor of Public Accounts
7152
Approval of Legislative Proposal – Investment of Public
Funds
7155
Health Care Practitioner Workforce Shortage
7157
Transfer of Endowment Funds from the University to the
College Foundation of the University of Virginia
7158
Amendment to the Resolution Establishing the Shure
Professorship in Pediatric Neurology
7158 | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 110 | Author: | University of Virginia
Board of Visitors | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Board of Visitors minutes | | | | Published: | 2006 | | | | Subjects: | University of Virginia::Board of Visitors | University of Virginia Library, Text collection | UVA-LIB-Text | | | | Description: | PAGE
Approval of the Minutes of the June 9th and
July 28-29, 2006 Meetings of the
Board
7161
Resolution for Additions to the Agenda
7161
Establishment of the Professorship in Palliative Care in the School of Medicine
7163
Establishment of the Ivy Foundation Pratt Distinguished Professorship in
Morphogenesis in the School of Medicine
7164
Naming of the Ivy Foundation Translational Research Building
7164
Naming of the Barry and Bill Battle Building at the University of
Virginia's Children's Hospital
7165
Naming of the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center
7165
Approval of Architect Selection for the New Dining Hall at The University of
Virginia's College at Wise
7167
Approval of Architect Selection for the New Residence Hall at The University of
Virginia's College at Wise
7167
Resolution Commending Mr. William Sublette
7167
Approval of the 2007 Amendments to the 2006-2008 Biennial Budget for the Academic
Division and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
7168
Approval of a Permanent Easement for Relocation of Transformer and Installation of
Underground Electrical Wires for the Nursing Education Building
7170
Approval of a Permanent Easement for Relocation of Overhead Electrical Wires for
Observatory Hill First Year Residence Hall (Alderman Road Residence Area
Replacement Housing Phase 1)
7170
PAGE
Approval to Change the Name of the Department of Psychiatric Medicine to the
Department of Psychiatry And Neurobehavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine
7171
Approval of Addition to the Chancellor's Residence at The University of
Virginia's College at Wise
7171
Approval of the Board of Visitors Representatives to the Governing Boards of
University-Related Foundations
7171
Approval of Addition to the Chancellor's Residence at The University of
Virginia's College at Wise
7173
Approval of Capital Lease for the Medical Center Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Parking
7173
Approval of Intent to Issue Tax Exempt Debt
7174
Approval to Divest $2,233,000 from the Athletics General Operations
Quasi-Endowment to Fund Costs of the Academic Center and the Club/Media Room in
the John Paul Jones Multipurpose Arena
7176
Approval of Signatory Authority for Medical Center Procurement of Blood Products
7176
Approval of the Revisions to the Charter and By-Laws of the Regional Criminal
Justice Training Academy
7177
Approval of the 2007 Amendments to the 2006-2008 Biennial Budget for the Academic
Division and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
7177
Appointment to the Board of The University of Virginia's College at Wise
7178
Approval of Summary of Audit Findings
7178
Resolution Authorizing Property Acquisition and Swap
7178
Acquisition of 500 Valley Road, Charlottesville
7179
Divestment of Funds in Companies That Do Business With the Government of Sudan
7180
PAGE
Resolution Commending the Campaign Executive Committee and Campaign Workers
7182
Report of Actions of the Executive Committee
7182
1. Approval of the Jones Fountain at the Darden School
7182
2. Provision of Financial Planning Services for the President
7183
3. Extension of the Lease on Pavilion I, West Lawn
7183
4. Extension of the Lease on Pavilion V, West Lawn
7183
Faculty Personnel Actions
Elections
7184
Change in the Term of the Election of Ms. Tatiana Globus
7192
Actions Relating to Chairholders
Election of Chairholders
7192
Change in the Title of Chairholders
7195
Special Salary Action of Chairholders
7196
Retirement of Chairholders
7197
Resignation of Chairholders
7197
Special Salary Actions
7198
Resignations
7203
Retirements
7206
Appointments
7206
Re-Appointments
7207
Re-election of Mr. Robert D. Sweeney as Senior Vice President for Development and
Public Affairs
7208
Election of Professors Emeriti
7208
Election of Associate Professors Emeriti
7208
Deaths
7209
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Elections
7210
Promotions
7210
Special Salary Actions
7211
Endorsement of Capital Campaign and Setting of the Campaign Goal
7212
Commending Leonard W. Sandridge; Naming theLeonard W.
Sandridge Portal at the John Paul Jones Arena and Sandridge Road
7213
PAGE
Resolution Adopted by the Medical Center Operating Board, July, 2006
Credentialing and Recredentialing Actions
7216
Resolution Adopted by the Medical Center Operating Board, September, 2006
Credentialing and Recredentialing Actions
7216 | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 111 | Author: | University of Virginia
Board of Visitors | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Board of Visitors minutes | | | | Published: | 2006 | | | | Subjects: | University of Virginia::Board of Visitors | University of Virginia Library, Text collection | UVA-LIB-Text | | | | Description: | In a poll, conducted by telephone on October 26, and 27, 2006, the Board
of Visitors of the University of Virginia agreed to amend the resolution,
“Commending Leonard W. Sandridge; Naming the Leonard W.
Sandridge Portal at the John Paul Jones Arena and
Sandridge Road,” adopted by the Board on September 30,
2006. The amended resolution changes “Leonard W.
Sandridge Portal” to “Leonard W. Sandridge Hall,” and
“Sandridge Road” to “Leonard W. Sandridge Road.” | | | Similar Items: | Find |
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