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

We are alad to learn that steps are taken to nave
1t published and if it is the public VIII be FURNISHED
with specimen of pulpit eoquence seldom equalied,
never eXcelled..
Tuesday was principally occupied with the exam
ination of the Senior Class. Tuesday night the de-
Chalmers from the Fresh man Class appeared on the
rostrr1n before large and discriminating audience.
Their names and order of speaking are as follows
The Contentment Of Europe, kossuth.
Rufus B. MANN, Granville.
Impression derired from The STUDY Of History;
Verplanck.
JONI \. GILMEE, Greensboro.
The Roman Soldier, from the "Lust Days Of Her.
cuianeuna' Atherstone.
WILLIAM NJ. COLEMAN, Cabarrus.
julius W. WRIGHT, Wilmington.
Nittoyds Greece Macauley.
LEROY NJ. MCAFFE, Cleaveland.
JIotiees to Intellectual E.rertionS in Ameriea.
Thomas S. PRICE, Hamilton Co.
Dedication and RstreacAment. S, S. Prentiss,
REUEI. NJ. SrANcILL Mississippi.
Prospect OF -4fairs IN tie Fast. j. S. c. Abbott.
JESSE S. BARNES, :" ison Co.
The american Forest GirL Mrs. Hemans.
JOHN d. HAWKINS, Mississippi.
Spartacus to the GtadiotOrs at Czpun. Kellogg.
JOSEPH NJ. WHITE, Florida.
Several of the Young gentlemen performed their
parts creditaby and a few displayed degree of ex
cellence in defamation not often found in persons
of their age. Aiming the first we may mention
Messrs Gillner, Coleman, McAfee and Barnes while
TO Messrs Wright and Stancili we readily give the
preference for graceful and eloquent deliveries.
"Wednesday morning Mr.. George Davis, of VIII
mineton the Orator before the two literary Societies
Of the Institution, enchanted delighted audience
for an hour and half with the delivery of one of
the best, if not the best address delivered De
fore the Societies. His subject, though local, was
rendered by his glowing imagination, vigorous I'M
derstanding, appropriate and rich language, with
fuency, aamation and suitable acton, and wlthal,
a mannerism peculiar to the gifted Orator, general
and ereT personal. For to every North Caro!inian
present. it was if spoken OF, and to his individual
household. Mr. Davis was extremely happy III the
selection of his subject and entirely successful in its
delivery. The subject of his address was " Sketches
Of tie history aad men Of the l0cer Cope [tGr.'-
Never have we seen more complete triumph in
oratory. The graceful speaker pleased affected and
persuaded. The history Of the carly period Of the
Cape Fear settlements had able cxPositor in Mr..
Davis and the Old and patriotic houses Of the Aioorcs
Ashes Lillnsons, and the iilusrions Harnett found
in him an eloquent and enthusiastic euiogst.
The address li shortly appear in print, therefore,
refrain from further notice. hoping it may be read
by every lover of his native State.
Mr. Davis was followed by the Ri Rev Thomas
Atkinson with lecture before the Historical Socie
ty of the University. His subject was the Chor-
0cter Of Olicer CrontereU The reputation of Bishop
Atkinson is vel founded to be strengthened by
any thing might say in his behalf Suffice to
say that the lecture was able and eloquent, and
Bishop Atkinson fully sustained, in the historical
lecture room, his widespread and well-merted pop
ularitv in the sacred desk. The sketch by Bishop
Atkinson was more apologize for the artful tyrant
and cunning statesman than anticipated. The
lecturer was easy and graceful in his delivery, artis
tic in his paintings of character, and foIcbe in his
style.
The Alumni Association then formed procession
and marched to Smith Hall, and after pleasant
meeting adjourned to meet al four o'clock to escort
Mr.. William j. Bingham, of Orange County, the
Orator before the Association, to Grard Hall. Ills
theme satire OH Progress. Ably anu slillfu-
ly did the venerable Alumnus handle his subject
Young America, indeed suffered from the multitude
and sharpness of his satiric arrows and pseudo pro-
gress, bleeding from innumerable wounds, fell ain
easy victim to his successful lampoonry The ladies
of the present age, seemed to be the especial
the speaker With seductive fiattery he callrd them
to him, only to slap their pretty cheeks with tho
truest and most invectiYes. Nor did he for
get the young men and many present who had
suffered from his lash of correction, more leeny felt
his lash of sarcasm. 1t was well written and hap
ply conceived essay We hope to see it published.
Wednesday night the DISCLAIMERS of the Sopho-
more Glass had the rostrum to themselves; but we
are not prepared to say they surpassed, or even
equaled their younger competitors of the previous
evening. They spoke in the following order:
Reputation Of the charge Of French Influence d.
ring the Var II 1912. H. Clay
NATHAN B. WHITFIELD, Lenoir Co.
Alfred to Ills Soldiers Knowles.
JAMES j. PEFHCSs. Pitt Co.
Regulus to the Roman Senate. Sargent,
JOHN ANTHONY, Scotland Neck
W0naa0. Neal.
NATHAN P. WARD, franklin CO.
Prospects Of the California n. Bennett
HENRY c. THOMPSON. Chapel Hill.
Victor Hugo to the E,riZes IF Europe
JOHN E. WHARTON, Guford Co.
National Hatreds Rufus Choate
JOSEPH GRAHAM, Hillsboro'
The Death Of We6ster Harpe,
CHARLES A. Mitchell, Chapel Hill.
Military characterization Fl, CLAY
LEON IDAs B. HALEY, Alabama
The Frail Tenure Of our Earthly life.
H. Anonymous.
Messrs. Mitchell and Graham delivered their exc,
cises very well but think the NEED of praise i
due to Mr. Anthony. His defamation was distinc,
easy, and impressive.
During the evening, prize offered by the Pr,
lessor OF Rhetoric to the writer of the best Enes
Composition, was presented to the successful Corr
Petitor Mr. A. c; Avery of Burke by Presideb
Swain with few beautiful and appropriate remarks
Thursday is commencement day oar enceZ1sncs
the the day on which the Assipe doe doaes
to diplomated A. BIS There was yerv fTII ottnd