The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-06-30
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Correspondence of the Ledger.
G.. F. COLLEGE. n. G.. June IA, 1852

State" who are more punctual and interest
ing than myself l observed in my last num-
Der of the Ledger, that your quandom
friend" Guerillmo," was present at the Sa-
lem examination, and gave the numerous
readers of your paper, very interesting and
learned account of what he there witnessed.
If you will indulge me for a short time,
will endcavor briefly to give you n dcscrip-
tion of an examination which came off here
last week In my last oblation to the Led
ger, had occasion to speak of our Affections,
&c, &c. might now use familiar phrase
in the medical fratcrnity,-"It 1t is distressing
ly healthy" | never have been more inter-
csted on an occasion of the sort than | was
for four several days, commencing on Mon
day, the 7th ult., A. NJ, and ending on Thurs
day the 10th p. NJ. The examination was
held in the College Chapel large and spa
cious room, which was most tastcfully deco
rated and adjusted, by the Faculty and stu
dents.
The lst day was occupied in examination
OF the preparatory, and Cd, freshman classes
Night came, and according to appointment,
Rev. Mr.. Walker, of this circuit, preached
the commencement sermon. Mr.. w. made
no very great display of oratory or ostcnta-
ton, but certainly made decided impression
upon all; showing most clearly, the worth
and importance of female education; the
great influence which they WELD in morali-
zing and refining society; also reflected much
credit and honor on himself, and all concern
ed in his appointment to the honorable and
important station. Tuesday was spent in
examining of the lst freshmen class; and at
half past p. NJ, the Rev. Mr.. Whiteman,
on his way from Greensboro, of this State,
to Columbia, of that, delivered literary ad-
dress, impromptu, characteristic of that gen.
tlcman. OfcOursc, one of his cloqucncc and
ability cannot speak to an auditory without
shelving, unntentionally, his pcdantry. All
We're delighted and enraptured for about one
hour, by his superior elocution and profun-
dity.
On Wednesday the Junior Class was en-
amined; and at night the Rev. Mr. Mitchell,
from Chcraw, addressed the classes upon
those subjects which teen with ntcrest-fc-
male excellence and influence; Mr. NJ. is a
young man of very fair promise, and surely
made fine effort on the OCCASION wish
him good wife. After which, Prof. Blake,
addressed the audience 1T some length, upon
the subject of education; dwelling more par
tlcularly upon the importance of thorough
mathematical acquisition. have spoken of
this gentleman previously, and he doubtless
exhibited on this occasion-as he almost al
ways does-that he is quite talented and
learned man. During the same night, the
saline gentleman entertained the assembly
Tor some time in experimenting very success
fully upon the Magic Lamp. These expert
ments were truly interesting and instructive.
lie represented some Of the most important
scenery, both of nature and art in the world.
I'm Thursday, the senior class was tho
roughly examined upon the various studies
which they had been PROSECUTING, showing
they had not been idle, but were possessed
of minds rich with useful knowledge. and
worthy to be ranked among theFliterati. of
the day.
Miss l.. NJ, Of this place, read n very
interesting essay upon the voyage of lifc,"
which was characterized by good taste, and
accuracy.
Miss NJ. A. s., who had the honor of
delivering " the Valcdictory," then arose and
read for the entertainment of large con-
course of persons, n very beautiful and path
etie composition, speaking firstly of the "poe-
try OF nature" and secondly, very touch
ing farewell to teachers and students.
After which, the President, the Rev. r. r.
Walsh, arose, and in n style beautiful and
elegant, addressed himself to promiscuous
crowd. Speaking of the Importance of uni
ty of feeling, and concert of action, in order
to the prosperity and perpetuity of an institu-
ton like this. He then turned to the class
and spoke to them as father and teacher,
exhorting them to recollect the important
truths they had there acquired; imprressing
upon them the Importance of time-their
capital; and how careful they should be while
absent, not to neglect their books, particu-
lary the Bible; and concluded his general
remarks by kindly soliciting them to return
to those classic halls where they had impro-
we'd very rapidly. And finally, he addressed
himself to the graduating class, in a most i'm
pressive and affective manner, telling them
the snperstructure was yet to DC reared up
on the lasting and praiseworthy foundation
which they had laborcd long and arduously
to lay; presenting at the same time their re-
ward, testimony of the Faculty's respect
and appreciation of their industry and ability
-Deploma.
We now approach the last night of the
occasion-the Concert-Prof. Scherzer was
the prime actor and conductor of this night
He is certainly master of his profession !;
quite an adept--performing most admirably
on many instruments.
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