Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-02-14
FRANKLIN COLLEGE.

The semi-annual commencement Of this lnstitu-
ton was held on Wednesday, Feb. 9TH, and it was
my good fortune TO be present. 1t was quite
treat to me to witness such display, as it brought
wildly to mind the scenes Of my own collegiate
DAYS and incidents of such description always
pleasant to me- On such an occasion as the pres
ent it is the custom for addresses to be delivered
by the members of the Junior c ass and accord
ingly rich mental feast was presented to the au-
dience and in the following programme: Mr.. w.
C. BRoMLY, of Miss, first addressed us, on the
subject of "The Past and Present Contrasted." l
will only say that this subject, which has been the
theme of both the eminent statesman and poet
and from which, various conclusions have been
drawn respecting the future destiny of our coun-
try, was by him ably discussed, proving him to be
a deep thinker and good reasoner.
Mr.. W. W. PRrrcHARD of Tenn. next claimed
our attention. When the American Indian" was
announced as his subject we expected to be worried
with regular school boy speech in the same strain
which we have been accustomed to form our ear
lest recolectons but in this we were happily dis
appointed for it was treated of with mastery.
hand in its physical, moral and political rela tons
To present hackneyed subject in a new and inter-
esting phase, requires no ordinary study and dis
elimination. From it our politicians might have
gained some useful ideas concerning the great
questions now agitating the country.
Next, Mr.. R. c. WEArHERLY, of Miss, appeared
upon the stand. His subject was Man, Pro-
gressive Being" He beautifully contrasted his
Improvement in his various relations, from his
earliest history to the present time, and made ours
great nation, both literary, physical and geogra-
phcal
Mr.. LOUIS STEVENS, Of Miss, on "The Pre-emi-
nence and Influence of Poetry" proved himself
not only endowed with the Imagination of poet
butwith the mind of philosopher. He has happlv
combined the qualities that would make him shine
in " fair lady bower" or in :he councils of his
country.
The last address was by Mr.. II. G. HARLAN, of
Tenn, on America" This address claimed uni
versal attention, both on account Of ts compo-
sition and mode of delivery.
At night the young Ladies of Mrs. FANNTNGs
school read their Essays 1t is needless to say that
they did very well, for where is an instance that
does not show the brightness of woman's intellect?
Franklin College which is situated five miles
east of Nashville, has been in successful opera
ton for ten years and justly deserves the patron
age of the South and Southwest Its faculty is as
able, its discipline is better and its locality is as
good as any college of the South.
The female school, conducted by Mrs. TANNING,
is in very fourishing condition. This also is de-
cidedy the place for young ladies who wish to
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ladies in the country and seems to have motherly
regard for all who are placed under her charge |
May their patronage never be less, and may they |
still continue to hold the well deserved honor of
being among the best colleges of the Union. H.