The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-12
THE UNION.
From the Raleigh Standard, June 8.
University of N~rth Carolina.

we were compelled 10 lOeSO the pleasure Oh DeliB
present at the recent commencement OF University
but we learn from friends who attended, that it was most
brilliant and interesting from first to last. The fact
that the President of the United States had sgn fed his
intention to visit the University, and the high reputation
of the gentlemen who had been selected as the orators
for the OCCASION had the effect OF drawing together an
unusually large number OF persons; and all, are
graed to state returned to their respective places much
pleased with what occurred and more than attach |
ed institution which has given many great men
to the country, and which stands forward equal,
in all respects, to any college in the Union.
We have been furnished by kind friends, with inter-
esting sketches OF the exercises but would not
publish TO the neglect OF the other-as we cannot
present both readers without laying aside other
matters of interestand already much pressed
for room, we are compelled however much we may re-
gret it. to give condensed account of own, gathered
from all the sources of information TO which have
had access.
The public exercises commenced on Monday night,
and were continued until Thursday evening. On Mon
day night Bishop Ives delivered before the graduating
class most able and impressive sermons and on Tues
day night there exercises in defamation by speak
selected from the sophomore and freshman classes
On Wednesday morning, at IL o'clock, the annual ad
dress before the two literary societies delivered byi
James W. Osborne, esq, of Charlotte. This address is
spoken of in high terms One of correspondents says
" His conceptions fine, his sentiments beautiful, and
his advice good and sautary" His subject "Amer-
can literature"
Our correspondent thus speaks of the address of the
Hon. John Y Mason on Wednesday night:
son Wednesday night it understood that Judge Ma
would deliver his address before the Alumni of the
University AT o'clock large crowd had assembled in
the chapel, and at the house was full to Overlooking.
After Sgnor George and his excellent band had envened
the hall with their music Judge Mason and proceeded
with his address. shall not attempt to follow him through
the various labyrnths of learning shall attempt
give you, by any outline, conception OF his fine
address but will say those no like whatever bright
and pleasing IN fancy 5 IN ehase and sublime se
quen in eompostion that they have missed treat in not
hearing the eminent Secretary"
Indeed, the address of Judge Mason was worthy of the
man and of the OCCASION and it is spoken of all sides
in terms of hearty and unqualified commendaon This
noble son of Virginia by his fine manners and amabe
disposition, made many friends during his brief
sojourn in the Old North State Our people will here
after look upon him with increased interest and affection;
they claim in common with Virginia some share in the
reputation he has already achieved, and will rejoice to
HIM gathering new and fresh aures in the service of
his country.
Thursday was commencement day
The honorary degree OF master OF arts conferred,
among others whose names have not obtained, on
Lieutenant Maury, of the United States navy, and of
the Presidents SUITE during his late visit,
The Presidents visit.
In last paper gave brief and necessarily hur-
red sketch of the Journey of the President from the bor-
ders of the State to this city, and Of his reception here
expressing at the same time, the hope that might be
able to obtain for publication the various addresses and
replies called forth by his movements and this week.
gives us pleasure TO say, we lay before readers these
interesting illusions together with account of his
visit to Chapel Hill The address of Colonel Hawkins at
Gaston of Professor Green this city, and of Governor
SWAIN at Chapel Hill well as the replies of President
Polk at these different points, have been kindly furnished
u.s. at our request and may therefore, be relied upon as
correct
On Friday evening" the 2sh of May, the committee of
twenty gentlemen from the counties of Warren, Gran
vile, and Franklin proceeded TO CASTOR, the bound
airy line of the State, for the purpose OF meeting and
welcoming the President, where they were joined BY the
Halifax T com%ttes with the Hon Daniel at their
and and daughter, Colonel Walker the private sec
rotary of the President and Lieutenant Mauy, arrived at
Castor about three O'Clock on Saturday morning. where
| the President was waited upon by the commitee and
Colonel John d. Hawkins, chairman, made the following
| address,
counties Of Franklin, Granville and Warren, having heard
that you proposed visit The University of North Carolina
meeting of the citizens OF counties to select
committee to meet you and receive you the border OF
was heidi and the committee Taised who stand around
you and am selected as its organ. | add, more
the University to meet you here In behalf OF all, sir,
greet you with cordial welcome the State OF North Car
oina-tle land ofyour birth and education Your visit TO
the University affords the pleasure you here
and it is hoped that visit will be attended with pleasing
"reminiscences; but sir, be in sort clouded
when come to reflect how many your old associates
Joseph Cnlde gone down to the grave since YOU
6ads them farewell and gave them the cordial embrace
passed by since that day. and vast and important
the changes during period over the whole world More
has been added to the and Sciences and
improvements during that period, than the whole world
received Tor the three hundred preceding years
Mr. President, well remember thirty wears ago when
visiting the University member of the board of trustees
and member OF the board visitation have seen
you there then as students and sir little did then think
1t would fall to lot address
OF the United States This certainly evidences great and
important changes, and furnishes theme for
strange but pleasant reflections then
young trustee nOo, am the Oldest OF
commission, except one and safely say the trustees
have extended iathery that institution They
have watched over its destnes with unceasinp assiuiW
hoping and relying that upon the efforts of the stu
dents would rest as the ground pillars of national
strength The welfare the grandeur and the perpetuity of
our excellent form OF government well the happiness
OF our beloved country Pleasing them indeed is it TO the
guardians OF that institution, to Witness time after time
and particularly pleasing TO them to behold Won
now, sir, filling the first and greatest the world
And here, Mr. President, cannot orbear say behold
IN your suite Cunning to Judge Nlason) gentleman like
that institution the foundation of his knowledge as a pradu-
ate which, by his prudent cultivation great urianity
he has reared himself with honor and dignity well
usefulness the nation to fill important stations
IN his native State, well of the most important
Offices under the federal government.
Ihese, Mr. RESIDENT are ripe examples, furnishing to
the trustees the most beautul illustrations
them for all their cares, and enabling them with the han.
pest effect TO say TO all the Alumni and do likewise
Sir we tender you and your suite hearty welcome TO the
Old North State; and we hope to facilitate you your prog
ress to the University We hope, likewise, in your Jour
ney, well your sooun in State all your move
mens viii be attended with pleasant results Such full
ment will complete the wishes of this committee and all
those who sent here will thereby all their purposes
accomplished
The President briefly returned his thanks to the COM
mlttee Tor the KIND reception they had given him on en-
terng the borders of his native State and expressed the
with