Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

~ vas1rIA MILITARY INsururE.--This institu-
tton hxs now been in existence about ten years. and
from iss organization to the present time, has been
steadily advancing in favor, and now commands the
Unsire confidence Of the people Of the State -
N'hss been conducted with great prudence and judg
rnent In all respects, and the Faculty, and all,
have by their zeal. industry, and ability furnished
che most satisfactory evidence, Of their superior fit
moss Tor their several positions When first organ
lied, was considered experiment. the stccess of
which with many well informed men here and else
'whero, was considered exceedingly doubtful. Those
doubts. no longer exist and il is source Of pride
with oil Its friends that i, is now universally regar
'ded, of the first institutions, in the old Com
'monwealth.
~ The Examination Of the several classes, was con-
'oluded an Saturday evening last, aud we are assur
cd that the young gentlemen acquitted themselves,
In manner highly c:edi,able. The Board of Wis
ltors delighted, with the discipline, and man
'ngement of the Institute--the manner in which the
examination was conducted-and the gentemany
department of the high soued and spirited youths,
who arc here acquiring an education
The Commencement Exercises, took place in the
Presbyterian Church, on yesterday. The Process
Soned was formed at the Institute, and proceeded to
The Church. where the exercise came off in the fol
lowing order :
1st. Prayer by the Rev. W. S. White.
Cd. Declaration read by Cadet Whitehead.
Sd. National Grafton by DENLY.
4,h. Salutatory Address by Massie.
9Th. Grafton by &c Terrell.
9th. Valedictory Address bv Garland.
The Degree of g Graduate file Ia. MI. Tusti
tae," conferred on the several young men of the
first class, Numbering "a. The speeches of the
young gentleman, were altogether appropriate to the
occasion, and gave entire satisfaction, to the large
audience of citizens and strangers, who filled the
spacious building.
The Hon. John s. Barboer, Of Culpeper a MEM
Dor of the Board Of Visitors, then Addressed the
Graduates, in brief, but very handsome, and appro
pirate Address, repete with the soundest and most
patriotic sentiment, and finely delivered.
The Exercises being over, the Company dispers
ed we'll satisfied with all that had been DONE and
with the hope, that the Institute may long contn-
us its career of usefulness and that it may annual
1y send forth, young men qualified for the perform
ence Of the important duties of life credtably to
themselves and usefuy to the State.--Vaitey Star.
LIBERIA.-The advces from Liberia TO the 23d
May, received by the recent arrival in Baltimore
represent that general health and prosperity prevail
ed in Liberia
The authorities of Liberia have broken up the
slave factories at New Cess and Trade Town A
volunteer corps of four hundred men were raised for
che purpose, and the commander ofthe French war
steamer EpOn offered his vessel carry the troops
down to New Cess. The slavers had armed large
native force, who attempted to prevent the Liberia
troops from landing but few shells fired by the
French steamer kept them off until the Liberians
effected landing and formed upon the shore. They
routed the SLAYER and all his allies. The Span
lard who owned the factory, seeing what would be
the result set fire to his establishment with his own
hand, and then fled on his horse into the Bush and
80 escaped The troops liberated about thirty slaves
and destroyed the immense wall which surrounded
his premises.
This expedition cost the Government of Liberia
avery large sum for them-probably from $4,000
$4,000.
The English squadron has f,r tire last month or
two been blockading the Gallinas, to prevent the
slave trade there. Some time ago they burnt down
che factories but there is very little prospect that
any permanent good willthereby he effected. The
e'avers are watching every movement, and the mo-
ment the men war are out of sight will revive
their trade.
The return Of President Roberts from ENGLAND
was time of general rejoicing.
The Legislature held an extra session ir Februa-
y at which the treaty with Great Britain was
satified, and other important business attend
cd to.
tion of their independence by England and France
says:-
"We wait with no little anxiety to hear what
the American people will do for us. That they
have done much cannot be denied, seeing they con
Quoted US from nothing to present condition,
out we hope and believe they will do more"
FATHER MATHEw.-The reception of Father
MATHEW in New York, by the city authorities and
people, on Monday the I'd inst was most enthusi
astic. The Mayor met him at Castle Garden and
In formal address, rendered him the hospitates