Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-18
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IS TIL AND 29TH OF JUNE AT THE UNIVERSITY
One thing which cordially approve m the conduct
Of Presiden, Polk. his laeysii CHAPEL Hill North aro-
Ina TO lend ecs 10 the annual csieba OF his "Alma
Mater" Though less distinguished in letters than the
honorable Sccrst''y, who the Orator the occasion
referred TO- yet the elevated position which he has
tanned gave unusual WEIGHT his presence and he per-
formed part worthy OF imitation, bringing his high hon
ors TO add usir 10 her who ~ measure had prepared
MIN 10 win them.
In the South, this Of giving ccla to the celebra-
lions Of Literary Institutions has been sufficiently
attended 10; for often have small Obstacles and nconve-
nisnce prevented their distinguished sons from making
pilgrimage 10 their shrines and there presenting the offer
ngs which had been solicited from them
In the North how different celebration al Harvard
or ale Is the gathering Of Greatness. in oil Its walks for
several soneTauous-ifom y-haITed EKPrCsdsns en-
eebled bg 60 hale young sons whose laurcs are
blooming them. What Jubilee will that be which
will soon scnd the name OF Princeton, crowned with a
bundled ycars Of usefulness and honor throughout our de-
spread country And worthy sons Of hars-so1s Of VIZ
gina. too, deemed unfit repre- Of her cenen-
NAL goy-have been bid 10 end lend 2sndor Of
their eioquence TO the appr1ach ng anniversary.
These occasions call forth be genius and eloquenee Of
our distinguished men, mud turn thoughts and ell
O. themes more ies apart from their accustomed
But why should they waiiorslch immediate and ca
hpon hem ere they encf The Invung walks Of Literature
or Philosophy The blended rumphs Of the Statesman
and Scholar might be the fret reward OF who now re-,
too content with the ccdabe achievements the former
Thus our whole country, tfuiy filled with OF genius
can not boasta Brougham. THERE OF q Gl.zot. Il -
ue however, that the time for this has yet arrived
bat even now, may point a Marshall, laying ID de
the judicial omiuc, which more ad med 10 thread
the almost wilderness paths Of Colonial History, AID hand
down TO plstoriy the deeds Of the Father Of a Country
whose jurisprudence no be said To have founded And
we have other honoraby associated with last
ing predictions on Politics and Government; but their
writings mostly within the range Of their aec1mstomed
iabOrs aud duties Something more than this however will
have been accomplished when Webster and Calhoun -hs.
have added 10 the Literature and Philosophy or their Coun
Try the valuable works which said boy are preparing
upon orr Federal Constitution, and upon the Science Of
Government
What urradng wreas Of eloauence and poetic as.scio
lions has Webster around the anniversaries o. va
nous Colleges end other Institutions Tor noble objects
around memorable places, memorials forever and
around yenefaed names now dear a. they imrnort1
In'se fehecu0n= which appear 10 have led US ftr Of.
but hr more deeply n mnd- and impress more deeply
upon our hearts, 7'no approaching our nay,
STATE virginia too, h1a her ume-honpfcd anniversaries
and sons worthy to celebrate them-aifer lending some
TO Princeton and other "nounshng moror.," who have
aided DO rearing them. The exhibitions Of the venerable
william Mary and Of her younger sisters impart
double interest md charm the return o the FouRrH 90
july whilst little 10 anticipation Of thar thrilling epoch
our Jny'rfy hnids her annual festival This was als,
h'ldt m the l-t Few year, upon the dh of July, but wal
changed 10 on earlier day 20 suit the Of tlos,
VINO mHh with uaprIi clfcwhefc that Rsd day pf rfor
ing The coming Festival. near st ha.d hl 18th and
2Jh Of J1nc promises 10 surplss a that have preceded
n grandeur ond attraction, and should be attended by
who con make b. practicable.
The cHorc eos D he Students a-c always highly delight
Tat 60 the public Of well ., the Alumni and The F1rut,
spare md will spare, no effort give cheering WELDON,
o OIL who asssm5Is n he Temple whose altar they Of
/ icato
! Tho ofai0r 'i the Alumni, VIZ " BuRwslL. E.s vii
not foil o. touch syrp1hoir chord m the heart VI ever,
hinmn1s ond ever true Vrginan ard boz listening 10 tn.
Memoir of Pfofsssor DaBis. by Lrct,v Hi7or Esl IN,
sd thought and emotions rallied i0fh b. biz u1timeJy
aio VIII hc mng with refined ans elevated p'et sure
produced 10y fhr pure taste and intellectual riches OF tho
eccgnP-h,d cuI1gst And 90 crown t.1 Whole the Hon
W.. &. RIsss will pronounce H..'oncs d cousse ir
which, mo- doubt, hc -ia display with mascny skill on.
graphc power. prom features 90 f history and
character Of Virgins, aud unfold her destroy c1mbnina
wl-dHm Of Instruction with animatng encouragement O.
OIL who fha.l be privileged hear him. Though not an
Aumnus Of hc UHvets ~, bic fame sheds use around
her ono Of her Guardians ond he thus sc on example
worthy 70 be followed BY the most gifted and eminent mon
IN our county, Of lending their influence, THE mode u
| me emotion OF Education and Leaning. Literary ln.
sh'uuons require renown abroad we'll ability within
ineiI lecture foOms, them successful and exton.
Hfey useful Able Faculties arc oAly one mans Of &C.
qunhg MA distinction. The eclof of ass0catirr grea
n'ms' with them, ia proper way, will provo powcrfu
Inc UniveUty,-ihough she has tecn only quarter o.
rsnnfy'-bas sons a. distinguished they bavo has
ume snd opportunity 20 become Let these assemble an,
shed around her The halo Of their united Fame Scatter he
Neh aud vide and their splendor msy be dissipated
o. even ~hen sdminng their beauty mny forgotten
2 onoosefyed By whose hand trey we're polished and :.