American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-10-23
SIN. We have the honor presenting 10 you lie Stu

dents of ST. Marys College Sharing the respect so co,
na'y Manifested BY their feowc zens, they desrou
grateful occasion. IT, in their sutious retreat, they de
ght to contemplate the lofty virtues recorded on The elias
SIC pages OF antiquity and their youthful bosoms catch tn
heot Roman patriots and Grecan sagcs may they not b
atiowed 70 ee some hing than admir- tpn when the
pay the tribute ofther hearts to those venerable titles
'he person OF the First Magistrate Of their country
b SIR OF these youths considerable POI ton approach
YOU WIN more than ordinary interest They iron
The rising Republics Of the South BY their Standing il
society destined to the discharge Of great and responsible
ntes hey have come to prepare themselves for tbei
ngh calling, in an institution which already boasts of
nerng amongst its alumni several Of the distinguished lat
riots who are now reaping glory and freedom the side
The Bovars and the La Mars. With what pleasing emo
uons VIII not these youthful strangers remember
"lch shows to them power resolved into paerna regard
and fidelity exalted into ial afection-a moment which
even now, perhaps, becomes for them another motive II
generous deeds, and presage Of future success.
Accept, therefore, Sir, the testimony ri respect
vene'aon which flows from ardent and rgennotis hearts
and while we become the organ Of their feelings,
not add, thai they are in unison with own
! To this short address, Mr.. Adams, with mucl
emotion and interest, replied in words to this eff
| feet:
"ln receiving this pleasing mark Of attention from tn
Professors and Students of ST. Mary's College, am hap
py to renew the recollection of in which myse
was once engaged loo have performed the duties of a
instructor IN literary institution; and entertain the high
est respecsto hat important and dgnlfed function" An
hoiHe OBSERVATIONS faV0faDe TO the repu
tation Of the College.
After this feeling and highly appropriate reply
the fice-President proceeded to introduce the stu
dents Individually to MIR. Adams, who receive
| them with the most marked and cordial condescen
| sion.
| Alter the introduction, and an interval of fe,
moments, during which he was evidently striving I
suppress his emotion, the President advanced, an
with great energy and feeling, addressed the stu
dents IN words TO the following effect
"The gentleman, in presenting the Students of S
Mays College, Guided III his address TO the PATRIOTS
aages of ant qnty can say with confidence, (lnr il
kaoNn ALL, la Baltimore has prou, ed models Of civ
wisdom and virIe,l way interior the most ns,rol
aersnnagcs of Greece iiumc. Nor the et e,
4 hhc +"
! At four O'clock, he ,lineh with the Cincinnati
Ma land, and the officers and soldiers woande
| in the Battle Of North Point. The entertainment
was handsome. and creditable to Mi Banum. Tn
following toast was given on behalf Of the Commits
Etee:
"Tae Unitcd S.aes of qo,erfca May other countri,
earn from them that the easy Of the people toihe
llers, IS The means of Confidence on the one sidc and
right government on the other"
| After short time, the President gave the 10
lowing sentiment, which he accompanied with som
remarks explanatory of the alusion:
! "E5ony and TOPICS. --teneral Ross's Poshrmous Coz
! Arms, and the Republican MILITIA man who gave it."
| am apprehcnsve that the illusions upon which III
sentiment is founded may be familiar to every one
on at this table; aud that il will therefore need sho
explanation
may perhaps be known 70 you all, that for III
splendid achievements of General Ross in this country h
family have been rewarded b, heralic addition to the
at Of arms and as It the arm Of Republcap M
man OF Maryland, that rendered this I" the family
may fairly consider him having given it, Ieraifry is
mo arccal institutions, about which know little. Wbeti
er this inference would pass muster with the garter kin
at arms or not, do MT know but hope II will PASS
enough fer Republican device.
But The connection OF this sentiment with he
Ebony and Topaz, founded npon philosophical Tale
Voaire, by which in my youth amused and ms
ted It is ancient fable # the Hindu Brarns, and III
come down, through the Arabans to the mo Tern Eurpea
natuns and to us. The same tale under different
has been told in English verse by Parnell, well as
French prose by Valtare
of Darkness, Of eyiland Topaz is the Spirit Of Light
of good ana the interest Of the story consists in tn
succession Of incidents by which they continually cour
teracng each other in the events OF human life The a.
pcation Of their to the parts respectively perform
ed on this stage of existence by Gen Ross and the M
man of Maryland. submit to your judgment and eenl
with this single remark-'hat whenever the Spirit
Evil shall invade This Country, under the banners OF
foreign land, whatever honors be showered upn the
commander BY his Sovereign, the Spirit Of Good will neve
fail to provide Republican, Mta-man to confer hos
honors, by speeding bullet to his heart"
I On retiring, the President, after few remark,
lreturnlnS tnahxS Tor tne reception WINCH hdu oee
given to him by his fellow-citizens Of Baltimore
gave
| Rasimore; the Monumental Cy.-May the days of he
safety be rsperous and happy the days Of her a
gers have been trying and triumphant.
! According to previous arrangement, the Pres
dent again, between and 9 o'clock, received tn
visits Of his fellow-citizens, of whom he took eav
in brief and cordial address. praying those wit
whom he had exchanged salutations, to conve
them as from him to their families.
| The President leaves the city this morning, o
his return to the Seat of Government
! %
! .Nsw Pork, Oct. rs.