Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-12-16

inary, the Reverend Clergy, officers OF
the State, civil and military. the House
of Representatives, with the Speaker. al
tended by its officers, The Senate with its
President, attended by its officers the
Committee appointed by the House, the
Committee appointed by The Senate. The
Professors of the Institution, The Superln-
tendanls and other officers Of the Military
Academies, the Trustees Of the College,
and Board of Visitors Of The Military Ac.
ademies. The Governor and Suite, aud
Lieutenant Governor Of The Stale, aud the
President of the College. When the pro-
cession arrived at the College, il entered
the Chapel ir inverted order. Ii was ac-
compauied by fine band Of music. Ac-
cording TO the prescribed order of exer-
cises, prayer was first made by Professor
ThornweIl. and linen Mr.. E. L. Patton,
on whom The first honor had been confer
red. delivered the SaIuatory Address, in
Latin. He then made an English speech,
the subject of which was, "CiUiiization not
un fauordbLe to Poetry" He was succeeded
by olher young gentlemen who had recel.
we'd appointments. The speeches were.
generally creditable to their authors, but
the palm was borne away by Mr.. r. II.
Reid, to whom tho fourth distinction had
been awarded. His subject was :" The
Fortituds Of Genius" He treated the
subject in mastery manner, and the
eulire speech was marked by a lofty and
burning eloquence: The views of The
young orator were sihguarly just and fe-
licilously expressed. The degree of nj.
Al. was then conferred on ten gentlemen.
Afterwards the degree Of B. A. was con-
ferred ON thirty-oue Students, The nnmber
of The graduates. A highly beautiful and
impressive address was then made by the
Presiden, Of che College, the Honorable
VIM. C. Preston, to the Graduates. The
exercises of the day were concluded by Mr..
A. A. Morse, on whom the second honor
had been conferred. He made a speech,
the suhjecl of which was Thoughts on
Erpediency," together with the Vaiedic,.
tory Addresses. The whole number Of
appointments amounted to eleven. A
brilliant assemblage Of ladies graced the
Chapel onthe occasion. The house was
so crowded, that many gentlemen could
not procure seals, and went away. A;
night, the grand Commencement Ball
came off with considerable eclat. ! am
Informed, on the highest authority, that
more beautiful collection Of ladies was
never seen in Soulh Carolina.
Several Volunteer Companies from DIFF
Cerent Districts, have reported themselves
as ready for service in the Mexican War.
On Tuesday, the Chester Volunteers, COM
manded by Captain Dnnavan,, arrived in
This Town. They were me by The Rich
land Rifle Corps, the Governors Guard,
and The College Cadets, who escnrIed
them in front oflhc State House, and from
thence, they marched to their camp. no.
far distant from The camp Of The Rchland
Volunteers. This corps from Chester, is
composed Of fine Io:,king men, generally,
youthful iu their appearance. numbering
upwards of one buudre'l. Major Eaves.
the Senator from Chester, bore ihcir iig,
on which was inscribed the fIl1wins
sirisiio D5S,rs srAf wrrH ME -ynU
saIs85 ST Il rrIf GoskHE ,D. When
the sln6ie ersFEa aE;asEeIl their camp ground,
Captain Dunavant returned his thanks to
MAJOR GLADDEN., for the honor conferred on
his cnrps, by the Columbia Companies,
who escorted them Major Gladden. res,
ponded, and then Lieut.. Colonel Dickin-
sou, a volunteer for'the war, addressed lie
Chester Company. His address was
highly impressive and appropriate. Ma
jur Eaves. the bearer Of The flag, replied
in the name of his company. lie was full
Of fire and enthusiasm, and was cheered
most heartily. This gentleman possesses
considerable wealth, aud occupies high
position in his District. Though upwards
Of fifty. lie exhibits all The impelnosry of
youth in tie cause OF his country.
Ga Wednesday, the Oh, witnessed The
presentation Of Sa0ord by the Cap ain Of
the College Cadets, to the Captain of the
Chester Volunteers. The College Cadets
marched to The camp ground Of the Vol.
un,eers, aud escorted them to the Campus.
aud both companies halted in front Of The
Library buildings. They formed directly
faciug eacEi olher-'hen Captain Lips.
comb, OF The Cadets, advanced and male
an appropriate address. After which, he
presenled,in in The name Of The Cadets.
beautiful sword, with silver scabbard, to
Captain Donovani OF The Chester Yolun.
teers. Fine latter responded, in highly
spirited manner, and manifested much
emotion, ON accoun, Of the handsome CON-
plimenl which had been paid him, by The
Cadets, of whom he was a former Cap
tain. Dir. Toand. Of this place, also, pre-
sened pair Of silver epauletts To- Capt.
Donuvant. After the ceremonies were
concluded, The two companies took their
leave Of each other, aud the Chester Vol
unleers returned 10 their camp.
In the Legislature, on the 9th, after
several baIiotlingt. Gen. ]. J. Caldwell
was elected Chancellor in Equity. 10 sup
ply the place Of The Hun. David Johnson,
resigned. On the ! llh Thomas J. Weth.
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