Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-13


COMMENCEMENT AT WILLIAM A,p Nigf
The ceremonies OF The Committeeman Voc
concluded al a late hour on Muncay, 'he Oh
William and May, as usual has sent tern 1911
| the world many o her sons destined 70 learn
aurels Tor themselves and their a lana ae!er.
Al an early hour OF Tie morning, thr Ill "a.
esc presented an animated and interesting r.
pcarance. Students, with The gay batges Of hsi.
societies, and cheerful counlehance>, passing q
and ire; the graduate waiting with icrrrlsh arI
iety the arrival Of the hour when be should, 4,
the first time, address an audience; lLe lunic:
| awaiting with equal anxiety and more impa.lence
The honr which would MI the old Cbapt Wiz
the beauty and fashion OF Williamsburg ard ne
vicinity; and the grave Professors and Visi'ct
equally interested in the performances q tie
young gentlemen entrusted 10 their care TIE
hour OF ten had scarce passed, when the yaror:
vehicles peculiar 10 the lower part oi NnsrH
were seen vending their way towards he College
filled with The pretty girls OF the town an ccuL.
Try Alter looking al This rare collection q amt
able, well educated, fascinating and beautiful r..
dies, We can well account tol the iar-iaGied ga
lantry OF the students, and wonderful changes
and improvements that take place in The maj
ners and address Of many Of the youths whoe.
Ter The walls OF old William and Mary Colccs
About II O'Clock large and fashionable ~.
dence had filled 10 oveifowing the chapel WIZ.
the ceremonies OF The day commence.
II would be an useless and difficult task 10 dv,-
upon The peculiar merits and excellence. ol x
various young men who participated in he cl.r
ciscs Of The day. A passing notice would ,era.
y fail to afford just conception Of The ,hois
which were by all pronounced most credia5c-
All were good all afforded qualification p AK
ious parents and kind professors and lacrd,
The chastencss and beauty Of The or5iien q
Mr.. Chfistian-lhe sound sense, extensive =.
search and logical excellence Of Mr.. Nance
generous devotion and noble sentiments - arrl'
ton and regard expressed BY Mr.. Armise2i
wards The Old Dominion together with hl> la
es Of wit and humor, afforded general sallsiar
lion. All united in praising The CLASSIC pu.iy
style and elegance Of the Grafton Of Mr.. Lev
the handsomely deferred, well-wfittcn o'a'a
OF Mr. Harrison, 10 which was added yoi'e
peculiar sweetness, which would have render
agreeable The most ordinary address, anf, ".
united with his most excellent one, was ll,'et
10 with wrapt attention by The audience.
We were not 50 fortunate as 10 hear The &;
dress OF Mr. Coles, bn, heard il COMPILING
most highly By gentleman Of distinction a
taste.
The vaIedic,ory address by MIR. Mo'ley
one of great excellence. II was noi Superior
beauty 10 those Of the gentlemen who fretet"
him, but his delivery was admirable an .
FIRE and energy with which he speaks, coup
with his good sense. will ensure him sucee''
his profession. il he continues 10 culIi'at y
improve the fine mind which nature has 2",
him. We have but one fault 10 Ind wan =
speeches Of the young gentlemen genefa!lS g.
lha, may be easily corrected by rraclce ~. -
perience. They should avoid the IIsaeS' -
gnid delivery which spoils oitenliM's ~
written address. The longer they ligr W. "
fully convinced they will be tina, deh'ey Z.
voice, animated and spirited, add incacu.@''
! the effect OF an address. liz.
The exercises Of The morning were cle's'
| the delivery oil diplomas 10 The sfadna'ss =
The gentlemen including students anj ~, ~,
guests, repaired TO the Raleigh md City no.. =.
ranake Of The sumpluous entertainmen
pared by he members vi the sevefai LIT
Societies OF The College. The long ani Sst : !,
ed lahles OF the Raleigh were crowded VIZ"
students and invited guests. ,.s
The orator Of The day and the reaiel y I'm.
Declaration of Independence acqDiitel Il.
selves most handsomely. The orator va Va, ).
Mayne, The reader Of he Declaration q 'n w.,
dcnce, Mr.. Harrison. We would owen Nv
length upon The exoellenceS oil ihe spses
these two gentlemen, bat the honc'a6.e u"
which they deserve will be made N tas g
In response TO complimentary loas,' , s
James Lyons, Patrick RI. Ayleu W. W. Ol i.
OF Richmond, and Mr.. Speed, Mf. IA, w. ''.,s..
other gentlemen, delivered spirii,t anu ',i e.
addresses, which were most Enthusiastic
ceiyed by The students and guests. !, 5.
The dinner was CONCLUDED about sh ! -
evening and thus ended Ike ceIemoni,ee,s e.
liviies OF The commencement day al ~" NJ ~.
Maya day pleasing and delightful 70 - 49, "a D.
ing the impression upon the minds o. az, 'sr
prosperity OF William & Mary WI ne me-, q IL
| nish whilst her sons take so much ?. Na,,
ceremonies and festive days oisheif q sia .si