Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-07-15
MISCELLANE OUS.

Like ihu, Evergreen SO shall our Friendship be!
MISCELLANEOUS.
WASHINGTON COLLEGE.-We learn from the Lex
ngton Gazette tina. The exercises OF this IN
stiruton off Thursday last at l.ocock, A. NJ IN
he Presbyterian Church. Lexington in The presence OF
large and attentive audience
Addresses were delivered by the following graduates;
the Latin Saluaiory Address by JAS C. Davis of Rock
bridge
means of mental training superior 10 Mathematics, by
Robert T. Massie Of Augusta.
"Despse no, the day Of small things" by Clement D.
Fisilburn OF Augusta. - .
"Universal Dsquictude vi the Human hace oy Johh N
Craig Of Pocahontas.
American Literature" by John A R. Imboden of Lexing-
"yaedictory," by John M. Goul of Rockbridge.
Chas G. Hyde remaining graduate was excused from
snaking address on account OF i'll health during the latter
The Gold Medals we're awarded lst to R. T. Massle 3D.
] e. Davis.
The exercises concluded by the Address of President
Junkin and the cOnferment OF Degrees.
10 the evening the Alumni Association was addressed by
the Rev. B. T. Lacy Of Salem, Virginia
Rev.. Henry Smith of Halifax Court House. was elect
address the Association at its next annual meeting
The speeches says the Lexington Valley Starr were gen
orally of order DO credit 10 the College and the speak
They marked by good sense and an absence OF
anything like us,ian; bearing much more OF man.
ly stamp than frequently The case with graduating speech
e The Sautatory being entirely In Latin was not capable
o full appreciation by The audience We UNDERSTOOD MT
Davis however, to be catching into" the Trustees with
considerable vigor operation which they boIe with IN
accountable philosophy composure Mr. Alassie's ad
possessed the marks OF strong and weualned mnd
which the discipline OF mathematics had lent the power
of proving itself inferior classical learning He discuss
ed The comparative advantages OF mathematical and cass
cal studies and gave the palm TO the latter Mr. Fshbun
chose his the MAXIM "Despse not the day u small
thngs upon he built discourse characterized by
practical wisdom surprising in one OF his years. mr.
Crag's theme was he resslessness OF the human mind
We unfortunately missed part of this Speech but heard
enough 10 convnce Of It's excellence. we were much
peaoed with the matter of it, aud especially with The style
of delivery Mr. Imboden's subject "American Lilera
.are his address was of very respectable character.
The Yaedictory GRAFTON was OF new order MIR. Gou
has much "turn for the pathetic apparently and 30 he
wisely brought IN The comic, in which he exceis.
We need speak Of Dr. Junkns address, The learned
President of the College would find II very difficult matter
produce wsuk OF common place he Gu we'd
Literary fund.- We but think however, that his ir-
reu.sble logic will fail of s desired effect and that Wash
ingt0n College has within Itself elements vi prosperity and
success, which render aid from without Of little conse
aueuce With corps of Professors amply qualified TO dis
Charge the duties of their station with system of disc
pne and instruction fully up to the progress and spirit of
the age and with these advantages becoming better known
gear by year. have entire confidence and firm faith in its
growing prosperity. Ii il Tail Of marked success hehcelorh
il will form anomaly The history of scholastic nstu-
ons Let hose In charge of lis interests but take care that
merits be widely proclaimed and let this be done syse-
lnaticay When parents learn that ut Washington College
their study be found deficient must dcport
themselves 10 moral steady and genlemuny manner or
dismissed they Will hesitate 10 send The sclons o!
their house" the venerable institution which was
in lap Of the Revouion cherished and fostered BY
the muncent hand of the Father OF his Country, and
which bears his immortal name
The course pursued by the Faculty during past session
is worthy of ALI praise Ideness and characterization have
crushed In The bud dissipation punished and driven
forth from among them they have not only we are con-
WINGED designed to do le whole duty but they can fur
the, need which has crowned their
sxertons. During the iast half year, least The young
gentlemen left under their CHARGE have earned and deserved
applause for their orderly department. whilst The rigid and
searching examinations aud the exercises OF The Commence
meut day. strongly their advance scholarly attain
We have fear for the future Of Washington Col
ege appropriate ADD energetic measures be taken to bring
il before public notice.
On Thursday afternoon, The Society of Alumni ad
dressed by the Rev. Beverly T. Lacy. OF Salem. His sub.
ec the necessity of moral culture 10 the formation OF
tho perfect Mr Lacy is we'll known 10 our citizens
speaker of great ability and polish, and his present
effort enhanced his previous reputation.
WAsHlNoToS, July IL. 1853.
II will not be known Till alter Of the President
whether Mr. Buchanan will resign his commission as Min
et.r England Bat II is strongly rumored that he
will do it, This runor appears TO be founded on the fact
M Buchanan has been heard OF since he received
his instructions second day of the present month
Mr.. Buchanan had expressed his friends the desire TO
wind off his pusc by distinguished act, such
Inc adjustment ." the fishery question: which was e un
settled by The treaty OF Client. In the adjustment of the
Convention of 1873 the views md Intentions Of the United
sioners
1t marvellous me. that MIR. Rusk, who assisted in
making this Convention undertaken justify
explain H. It would be noble effort on the part OF Mr.
Buchanan any Of statesmen, TO settle such question
IN manner Ru, no, consistent with the inter-
of United that this settlement should be
ayed and is the belief of every one that Mr. Marcy Will
Dc able TO settle it,.
Commodore Shubrck is still here, but will leave for his
Fishery command some limo next week He s as have
Just learned 10 receive his instructions Immediately
To his squadsoo is be added the Cyanne of 20 guns
and probably the Columbia, AZ the Saianac (steamer)6
guns, and the soop Of Albany 20 learn to day.
from authentic that the Fishery squadron will
rendezvous al Portsmouth
AR Edmund Burke of New Hampshire and Judge Bay
ly of Virginia. are both here II is supposed that Dir
Burke 10 have the French mission himself but that he
given The field 10 Judge hayy by OF his famous
resolutions against Free Su appointments The change
n policy this subject is proved by acts and
ii be witnessed in the selection OF sound compromise
Democrat for tue important mission France have no
that Cen Dix is enueny qualified tor that post
that he The Presidents choice
Mr. Soule stIl here but suppose is about 10 receive
hs Instructions The Secretary of Stale stays at home and
works hard.
The tina, difference of opinion exists in Cab
mel TO The course OF policy TO be pursued In reference
the Fishery question: OF account for IL would be OF
the same opinion ION.
PRoNUNCIAMENTO AGAINST THE "ANNEXA.
TloNlSrS" In ME&ICo.-We find in the San Francis
papers what purports be the translation of order
respecting paons opinions in favor of annexa
ton which has just been directed by the Supreme Court Of
Mexico to the Governors of the several States and TO the
commanding oices oil districts IL directs the establish
nent of police Tor the and military trial and punish
ment OF every person who be discovered advocating the
annexation Of that republic TO the United States.
aEALTH OF GENERAL SCOTT i, vii, be ,emeu,.
oeed that General Scott met with accident some
weeks since, while walking in Ninth street. in New York
We learn from the Tribune that he is very slowly recovering
The OF his but II il very doubtful II he ever have
the full use OF restored him. He Is staying al
West Point for the benefit of his health.
The Woonsocket Patriot editor makes merry over the mis-.
take of old Shanghac hen of his that had been setting
for 1--WE weeks upon round and piece of bck
"er anxiety" qGoih he "is greater than know
what che viii hatch IL it proves brick yard-hat hen is
Rol for SALE"