Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-13

Colonel Smith, an address which wns replete with
valuable advice and Instruction, and breathing q
lofty spirit Of patriotism, American patriotisnI-an
address which struck us as truly eloquent, for il
evidently came warm from the heart and, of course
struck responsive chord in the breasts OF tho
WHO heard him. When this Address was conclud-
ed, VIC were preparing TO depart, suppOsing the
ceremonies Of the day were ended, when some re-
marks Of Major Preston arrested our attention,
The ceremonies Of the day were not vet conc uded
The graduating class, without communicating the
fact 10 any but their own number and their officers
had procured a very splendid sword which thew
now, through Cadet Pendlelon, presented to Col
Smith. The pfesen,a,ion of the sword was ac-
eompaned by some very appropriate remarks from
Cadet Pendlelon, and ncknow lodged by Colonel
Smith, IN a very handsome reply, lis manncr evil
IDENTIFY exhibiting the deep emotion with which he
received this marked proof Of the love and respect
with which ho isregardsd by the gallant young
soldiers, who Rave been with him from the time
when tho Institute was established.
We are conscious that we have given but f,nt
and imperfect description Of the .nmalng scenes Of
the day. We had been ANXIOUS TO procure an &c.
count from some Of our friends, who are abe 10 do
the subject justice bat finding this impossible, We
have been forced 10 content ourselves with prepsrne
the above meagro outline. We have only 70 saw in
conclusion that the best wishes Of our community
90 with the young gentlemen, who, after a residence
OF nearly three yeorg in our neighbOurho0d, have
now left us TO launch their bhrks upon the stormy
seo OF llo. nc KIM lceung5 expressed by Cadet
Henderson In his most eloquent Vaedictory Adj.
dress, ure fully reciprocated by our citizens. The
genilemanly bearing the perfect courtesy end deco
rum which have marked a the intercourse Of the
Cadets with our citizen, will long bo cherished In
our remembrance. May these, the first graduates
Of the Institute, throughout their future course up.
hold the high reputation which they have acquired
Vrginia expects much from them, but sure We are
that judging from their past career, ond presen
standing ond character, that expectation, howeve
lofty, will not be disappointed. Sure we are hat
band or more thoroughly educated young men, boil
rs soldiers and scholars, institution in our eoun-
tfy has ever yet sent fJith from i,s walls.
IL is butjus in conclusion 10 remark that 10 IN,
great ability and uniiring zeal Of the talented an
accomplished gentlemen who compose tho Facult,
Of the Institute, the State is deeply indebted for Il
extraordinary success. Long may il enjoy the cd
vantage Of their most valuable labors and richly ma
they be rewarded for their exefons IN the inereas
ing prosperity Of the important institution which
4 committed 10 thoir guidance.
| A meeting Of the Graduates WINS held on the Jl
| inst, in the Examination Hall for the purpose
| forming an alumni Military Association.D A
this meeting suitable preamble and resolution
were adopted, after which w. NJ. Elliot was chose
President, and W. ID. Fair, Secretary.