Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-14
Wake Forest College.

We were much disappointed in not hearing Co
he Address before the two Societies, by Rev. pul
Tiberius GracdsBus Jones, advertised to be dat
that dg. It was an error, how ha
eyer, the. dax Fious being the proper he
appoihtneSg heard it spoken Of in the
highest terms by those present, for its beau COZ
tiful petspicuity of language, and also the he
valuabl lessons inculcated. The Sermon OF tn'
Rev. Nd. Tucker, of Va, received the high IN;
est ens5miums for it's refreshing originality, St
bold dfence of truth and fearless exposure co
of errr. /,
ThkDeclamation by the Graduating Glass m
was ] the highest order and would have done be
honoito any Institution in the land. we =
suhi5n the names of the speakers and their til
thems: q
Nh John II. Mills, of Halifax, Va, dellv- d
eredIhe Latin Satutatory and Judging from ?
the Teasing smiles and hearty cheering OF
his Fellow-students, the Roman tongue" e
stirfd pleasing emotions within their breasts. :
nj. Thomas II. Pritehard, of Davie coun- f
ty. Selected for his theme" Ireland as she .
was md is" The subject was ably and elo-
quenay handled, doing full justice to this
oppressed though chivalrous and noble ma
ton, while me speaker visited upon the ty-
rants and perS&utors who have enslaved ana
degraded her, the fercest denunciations.-
There was much originality Of thought in
the speech, and many historically points brought
to light that had been forgotten or were De-
fore unknown byhis auditors.
Enthusiasm was the subject selected by
Mr.. John C. Patterson, of Orange. The un-
assuming modesty of this speaker at once
awakened a sympathetic chord in the breasts
of his hearers, and they listened with delight
as he discoursel upon this powerful element
of success in popular oratory. The clear
expositions of the true definition of " Enthu-
siaSm," disrobing it of that wild, unsolld
fanaticism with which too many blend 1t,
gave evidence of a nice, discriminating mlnd
and a capability of eliminating new thoughts
and of exalted genius.
Mr.. Joseph J. Williams, of Pitt, selected
for his subject the deplorable arrest and exc
%cution Of the unfortunate "Major Andre"
49, 4tis rUtvfven u Neker selects the unpopular
side of a question with which to make a dis
play but in this instance it was evident he
), had not mistaken the powers of his genius.
;. And as he proceeded to clear the unfortunate
Andre of the gross charges of being a traitor
+, or an ign~ominious spy, all felt that how.
: ever proper his execution under the circum'
: stances, yet a brave and gallant man had
I fallen through the base treachery of a heart
e less bastard. Mr.. Williams is an indepen
dent thinker, and has a force and energy o
character that will sustain him under ever,
circumstance of life.
> Mr.. John H. Mills, selected for his Englisl
Grafton the sublime subject Of "The Schol
ar" Mr.. M. makes no effort at grace an
elegance of manner, but the nearer is cor
: yineed that he has a power of mind CO
: subject with a force and power irresistible
: His speech was a strong, an able one.
The Grafton of Mr.. Rufus P. Jones. {
= Wake, upon " the Superiority of the presen
Age" was one of the most chaste and fnisl
. ed productions we have listenedt to for a Ion
~ time. The subdued manner, deep pathos
!. refined intellectually of thought developed
- eyinced that he lad not striven in vain. t
" imbibe the pure principles of eloquence fror
=. the Ciceronian school. lie did full iustic
D. to his o,cn age and held up to proper ridicul
those who are always singing praises to tn
j. =" good old days" in d~isparaging contrast
a. the present age.
The Valedictory Addresses were delivere
by Mr.. Thomas II. Pritchard, of Davie cour
r ty, and indeed reflected credit upon the hea
and heart of the gifted young orator. Til
v, melting tear, the hea7ing bosom, the burr
n ing, thrilling language, all gave assuranc
E. OF q sorrowing heart as he gave the sad far,
we'll to his reyered Alma Mater, his honore
Instructors, and beloved College-mates. An
n he impaired his feelings and earnestness
le his audience to such an extent that all seen
&C ed to feel they were called upon to part wit
long-endeared scenes and kind and lovin
G friends. MIR. P. has all the graces an
It Establishments of a finished orator, and if hi
,r life be spared, will doubtless prove a yalu;
BILE and useful member of the holy profes
y ion he is called to %occupy--the Christia
J" Ministry.
ell The Comforting of Degrees by Rev. D
Watt closed the exercises of the day-on
tn that VIII be ever held honorable and brigt
" in the history of Wake Forest College.
u At night the young people enjoyed them
selves finely at a social party and at "a we
" short hour ayant the twal'," the compan
- separated, doubtless highly delighted wit
. the pleasant and cheerful incidents of tn
&c day.
Or True AS PREAcHIyG-"Pen, Paste, and Sci
sors," of the Philadelphia Sun, says newspaper
III every where must raise their prices, if their propr
r, etors mean to keep out of bankruptcy.
49, There is more truth than poetry in the above
y The price of every thing, with the exception
IS newspapers, has advanced. The printer has to pa
,r higher than formerly for every thing he uses bot
in his office and family; and yet he is not above
E. to add a cent to the price of his paper.-Standar,
If Editors say this who are receiving 50 an
ID 50 a year for their weekly papers, how muc
< more strongly applicable is it to US who IT
H. ceive only 81 a year for a paper as large a
theirs, and with nothing like the advertiser
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