Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-13

ROQer1CuS MCINaiT,
Hector-.Jacobus Mcneil.
Guliemus-J Montgomery,
Hunter Nicholson,
Jacobus Park,
Malloy Patterson,
Gideon lieronymus Pillow, jr.
EdvarCuS- Hall Pumner,
Joanncs Marshal! Pnttick,
Petrus-Perkns Scales,
.1eTerniaS Slade,
Burton Smith,
sISjacobuS- Madison Smith,
PetruS- Evans Spruill,
1Stark-ArmiStead Sutton,
Cicero Thomas
I.icarius-A l!ison Terrence,
JacoUus-Nci Turner,
Samuel aXSOn Walters,
Jessc-Rankin Wharton,
CaroiuS Whitaker,
Jacubus- lierveY Whitfield,
Thomas Davis ...,anS,
Charlton W htaker Gellowcy.
The speeches of those appointed to represent the
Graduating Class were praised on account OF the
careiulness exhibited in their composition, and the
general grac Guinness of gestcuiation. Messrs
Sprulll and Hall perhaps to the greatest height
above The praise worthy, yet, we must confess,
somewhat monstrous average. The Greek Grafton
sounded well, and some competent lady critics APP
proved the lnelliiuent cadences of the Grafton III
French. The debate on College Education was en-
lvcnlns because it debate, and 1t presented
many important truths as to the defects and as TO
the merits Of car present system
From tue Annual Report we Gull the following
facts crcttitubie to the young gentieen themselves
and very graf, lul TO their friends:
Inr ounlor Class consisted OF hfty-four members
Among these the first honor secured by Messrs
Cotton, Gillian and Puttick. The second by MeSSrs
Davis, Games, Hall, lron, McDcugaid, d. L. McAair
ami VI narton. Inc third by Messrs Belts, Camp
bell, GatIng, Glover, Graham, Hymah, Lewis, Nc
liver, Plun!ner Smith, Turner, htaker and Whit
field.
Messrs Hail, Puttick, Shade and Whitfield were
not absent from oil 100 duties which de-
voivcd on them during the four years OF their Coz.
legc life. Nj. Doyden WAS counted as not absent
during the three and half years of his connection
with TIL. University. Aessrs. Davis, Hadley, James,
D. Z. McNair and Mcneil entered the Sophomore
Class and We're never absent during three years.
Mr.. Lewis absent four times from Prayers and
six times from Recitation during the Freshman
year. ana never afterwards. Mr.. logan was per-
ect,y p;nctuai during tn first three years. but lost
one week during the Senior Year. Both of these
gentlemen absent because OF severe sickness.
Twelve nearly one-lourth of the Class,
absent from their College duties during the Senior
year. Sucn are some Of the gratifying statistics
concerning class whom their instructors praise
h;hly for their moral worth and Tor their gentle
manly bearing.
The Junior Class consisted of ffty-sx members.
Of these the first distinction in scholarship was
signed Messrs bingham, killebrew, Laurence and
Robins The second 10 Messrs. Alderman, Erwin,
Merritt Slade and Waddle, and the third to Messrs.
J. Bruce BRYAN, Burney, Johnson Morrow, Steven
son and Marlborough. MIR. W. 3. Bruce obtained the
second distintion in Mathematics and the first iii
French Mr.. Hines the second in Greek, Mr.. Cald-
well the second in History and French, and MeSSrs.
Mum, Owens and Sumner the second in French.
Messrs Sessions and Barrett absent from part
of the examination, and SO lost the distinctions to
which they might have been entitled.
OF this class Messrs. S!ade and Wadde have not
been assent from a College duty during three years.
Mr. Hines has been absent only during the last year,
and then only because OF other unavoidable duties
Mr. Hogan has been absent only when too i'll to be
present. Messrs KiIlebrew and McNair Joined this
class as Sophomorcs, and have not been absent in
two years.
The Sonhomore Glass contained ninety-two men,
hers and among them the first rank in scholarship
was assigned to Messrs Avery and Grady, the Sc
cond to Messrs. Barnes, Bingham, Coble, Digger
Harvey, Jordan MCLAUGHLIN, Thompson, Venabe,
Webb Wharton and Wmberly. The third to Mes
SIS, Belsher, D. Graham, j. w. Graham, w. Hayley,
Mcmillan, Mitchell, Perkins, Smith, Steward Thorp
and Wilkinson. Mr.. Mullins attained the second
grade i'll Greek, and Mr. Tillitt the first in French.
The disapproved know themselves land that is enough
for the present Messrs. Digger, Grady, Jggitts,
Lewis, Mitchell and Williams have not been absent
from College duty in two years, and Mr.. Cobe on
ly when too sick to represent.
The Freshman Class had ninety-six members.
The first grade in scholarship among them at
tanned by Messrs Courts Lord, McAfee, Morehead
and Perry. The second by Messrs. Bell, Gilmer,
Dowd, Jonston, Jones, R. Fl. Marsh Mason, Miller,
j. F. Miller, J. W. Tate Stancill and Twitty. The
third by Messrs. Baker, Clement, Coleman, Davis,
Kerr, Mccartney, Walker, Williamson, Wright,
Young and W. Young. Mr.. Pool obtained the first
honor, and Messrs Barnes and Burton the second
honor in Mathematics. Messrs. Digger, Faison,
Kerr, McAfee, Miller, j. F. Miller, Morehead, Price,
Swain and Walker have been perfectly punctual for
year in attending to their College duties;
The "Senatus Academcus" of the University
conferred the Honorary degree of Master of Arts
Asher Ray, Esq. of Louisburg, and the same degree
i'll the following graduates of the Univer-
sity, viz: Messrs G. E. Bellamy, G. A. Brett \. H.
Carrigan w. NJ. Carrigan 7. NJ. Dennis, j. H. Hor-
ner Il. III. Lewis j. H. McDade, A. d. Moore, G. W.
Nea, r. H. Tate, and j. w. Wilson
So you see, Mr.. Editor that have had very
pleasant and profitable time this week. The Mar
SHALL Mr.. j. Bruce and his assistants, Messrs. Bry
all, Caldwell, Burwell and Drake performed their
duties well, albeit perhaps not theoretically
some of their predecessors. The music was good of
its kind, still heretofore too loud and brassy for
enjoyment in a house The ball said to be con-
Quoted with remarkable proprety, and the skill and
taste displayed in its management reflected much
cridt on the young gentlemen. The next time you
must come for yourself, Mr.. Editor, and then your
readers will have more proper account of the doings
and sayings up here Till then, adieu.
Yours &c. OBSERVER