The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-08-08

Neck, salute will be fired by order of
the Commander in Chief, and repeated
on their passing the gates on the Com
mon. Bost. Inteligencer.
LEXINGTON, (KY.) JULY II.
Commencem Wednesday last.
the Annual Commencement was held in
Pennsylvania University, and the De-
gree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred
on nineteen young gentlemen.
The Degree of Master of Arts was
also conferred on John F. Jenkins and
Daniel N. Bradford, Alumni of Harvard
University.
Seldom have we been more highly
gratifed than with the occurrences of
this day. Our expectations were more
than realized. The town was thronged
with visitors of intelligence and respec-
liability, who were drawn hither from
the neighbouring counties to witness the
occasion, and Gov. Adair grati6ed us by
his presence.
The performances were highly cred
liable to the young gentlemen and to
their y.flinu Mater, especially if we take
into consideration the fact, that every IN
diuidual in the class took some part in
the exercises, and that every one APP
peared respectfully. The most refined
and fastidious taste must, we think, have
been highly gratifed. There was scarce
ly any thing puerile, weak, or bombas.
tick but there was much that was man.
ly, elegant and impressive.
At the Annual Commencement of the
University of Pennsylvania, on the Goth
ult, the Degree of Bachelor of Arts was
conferred on thirty-fye young gentle
men-that of Master of Arts on eight
gentlemen-that of Doctor of Medicine
on one.
At the Commencement of Union Col
lege, New-York, 25th ult. discourse
was delivered by the Hon. S. L. Mitch
ill, Ii. D. before the Phi Beta Kappa
Society, 'on the present advanced con-
dition of Literature and Science in the
United States, with prospect of their
advancement pari passo, with popula-
ton and other Improvements The
Degree of Bachelor of Arts was confer
red on sixty-seVen young gentlemen
that of Master of Arts on six His Ex-
celIency De Witt Clinton, and Chancel-
lor. Kent, were chosen Orators of the
Phi Beta Kappa Society for the next an
niyersary.
The Season.-ln very warm weather,
as far as possible, exposure to the sun
should be avoided, and when unavoida-
BILE, we should endeavour to perform
our duties in a uniform and regular
manner, with as little excitement of
mind and Of body as possible OF as the
vulgar say, cool and easy. Our food
should be well cooked, with moderate
seasoning well boiled or
prepared are very proper-among 9th
er things we recommend the moderate
use Of the ton,ates. Fruit perfectly
ripe is not only innocent, but salutary,
when not eaten to excess. And here
let me advise dining on good plain soups
two or three times a week.
For those who can afford it, no drink
is preferable to weak punch. Pure
water will not satisfy the thirst alone,
as well as when combined with some
thing acid or spirituous. The only thing
to be avoided is using spirituous drink
too strong or in too great quantities-,for
nothing can be more hwttuL.
The heat of the sun experienced by
person under common umbrella, is
from ID to IA degrees less than when
exposed to its rays. Demo. Press.
Cold Water.-Every season some fa-
tai accident happens from drinking cold
water when oyerheated. Rinse your
mouth, and cash your sOriSts and forehead
before yow drink. This precaution
should never be neglected.
". Y. ADVOCATE.
Net seasonal Washington paper says
that in that part Of the country they
have had double the quantity of rain
to that which usually falls at this season
of the year; and that much loss had
been experienced in getting in their
harvest