The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-14

BarststOyvn, Ky.
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81 Joselh's CoHege-Na-areth Academy-Annuoi
Erociss-G Grand Ball, &c.
This small city is situated in the interior of the
State, about 10 miles distant from Louisville, and
might very appropriately be styled the fountain
head OF classic education for both sexes. Within
the precincts of the city the proud walls of 81. To-
sephs College rears its lofty head on high. towering
over all the other buildings as if conscious of its SUI
premacy; TO the left, you enter the town in front
OF the College, is the Catholic Cathedral whose
lofty and majestic pinnacle has withstood the bat
ting blasts OF wlntry storms for nearly twenty wears
as you approach the city these two buildings pre
sent themselves most conspcuously to your view
to the right of theCollege extends large and beaut
full enclosure, in the of which is large grove of
poplar and beach trees; this field is used for the NAV
ground OF the boys. At this season of the wear the
examination takes place and continues for week
Numerous visitors sojourn here during that period.
from various parts, great number are from the
Southern States, and equally as great number from
the States adjoining.
About two miles and half from the city is stu
ated the Nazareth Academy The finest institution
in the State Tor young ladies' their examination
iransplres nearly week previous to that of the col
!ege. The large number of misses at this institute
bear ample testimony to its reputation; shows with
what appreciation and high esteem il is held both at
home and abroad The day of the exhibition a
very large audience collected in the study room TO
witness the distribution of premiums and hear the
composition OF the graduates. The pupils TO the
number oil about two hundred clad in simple white,
with blue ribbon fastened around their waist the
ends Of which suffered to drop loosely at their
side simple IN their attire, docile in their deport-
ment, without afectation ar consrant thew look ed
and acted during the ceremonies fully appreci-
aing the interest, inspired less by their personal
charms than their mental accomplishments -
Young, innocent, graceful and handsome, they
seemed creatures that had lived and moved in the
| sphere OF pure domestic and social kindness with
| an ignorance Of evil, which is the great blessing
| of their sex and years.
with manners graceful easv and refined
IL costume and richly stored mind
Can woman fail whoeer she will, to please
Quick as her voice he hears, or form he sees ~
The exhibition of St. Joseph's took place ON the
2Sth inst, and occupied two days, owing to the
number OF graduates being twelve, the greatest
number since the erection OF its classic walls Ow-
ing to the surness and heat of the weather plat
! form was erected in the yard on the left of the
Cathedral. This was the most agreeable spot that
| could have been selected delightful shade was
cast by the wide spreading. branches of the trees
over the whole assemblage of youth and beauty there
congregated to witness the ceremonies of this in
tellectual day AT the conclusion of each speech,
the band struck up some lively and spirit stirring
tune. At the close of the speeches. the distribution
of the prizes took place; the graduates were not
entitled to contend for these, their diplomas were
conterlng on them far more noble distinction than
otherwise could be done. This was by far the most
| impressive portion of dongs of the day. First in
| order came the minor branches, composed princi-
pay OF the little ones. How their eyes sparkled
and their cheeks crimsoned, as they received the
prizes with a low bow, returning quickly to their
places After these came others of more adj
vanced age; and so till the higher departments
were reached At the close of this part of the bust
ness OF the day. the graduates were called forward
idol OF their literary pursus.the loadstone of their
ambiton-the diplomas; After the discharge of
this profound. duty, which was performed in the
most impressive manner, the Right Rev Bishop ad-
| dressed the audience and the young graduates In
the of his remarks he alluded to the VILE base
and malignant aspersions that had been cast upon
Rice, of this city. No opportunity for two or more
years, has this good bad man failed TO cast the most
opprobous epithets upon the members of the Facul-
ty of st. Joseph's.. The vile ISLANDERS promulgated
| by the rlbadry of his loose tongue, has no doubt
sullied the fair fame of this splendid institute. He
is the editor of newspaper that is published here
by which means he is allowed to circulate his SLAM
derous charges through the dirty columns of his
filthy sheet As depraved at heart as he must be.
he cannot forget the sound hreshing given him
by the Eurodephian Society of the College.
On the night of the 18th the graduates celebrate
their release from classic pursuits and their notice
into the world by grand ball, styled Commence
ment Ball. The room selected for this OCCASION was
Sweetes and Woods short distance from the city,
situated In quite romantic place, on the side of a
large hill. Overhanging trees around seem to gve.a
GOODNESS and freshness to the atmosphere. The room
is large and capacious, but rather too low ceiling
As we approached the spot, the lights along the
causeway leading to the room, sparked like stars in
the dark expanse of Heaven the distant flashes of
lightning bre liking forth from the clouds lent beauty
to the scene. As We drew nigh the festive board
1.-THE sound OF distant music was heard
Which ever louder clearer, merrier grew,
And we beheld-oh glorious sight, in sooth.
|
| A thousand glorious forms
| heroic eyes, erst dim
| Resume their ancient lustrc-
Up springs the dance--n may crques they swim
Around each column tall and futed shaft,
Swift revolving octaves, which rushing whlwinds
watt"
At least five hundred must have been assembled
at this delightful ball-my paper will not admit of
description of the bright eyes, angelic forms and
brilliant beauties Of the night. In adherence with
the strictest candor, may be at liberty to say, and
without exaggeration, that there never was congre
| gated in one ball room, great an assemblage of
w.t. beauty, grace, and cheerfulness. The ball con-
tinued unit late hour, and many reluctant to
leave even then the fear of too much fatigue
strained many to depart, as they well aware,
that should they remain longer, they would be unit
| for trave ling on the morrow.
Yours, respectfully, ADREND.
White Mountains, N. III.
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