Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-06-12
TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 10, 1855.
COMMENCEMENT OF THE WESTERN MILITAR,
INSTITUTE.

On Wednesday we found ourselves in the midst
of a goodly company, vino had been attracted to
@Tyree's Springs in order to witness the exercises
of the annual commencement of the Western Mil
itary Institute as also to participate in the festiv-
tiles of the Bail, intended as the crowning fea-
ture of the occasion.
The heavy rains prevented US arriving ia time to
hear the orstions of the morning, but from the
praise bestowed upon the efforts of ALL the speak
ers, we are warranted in saying that each and
every one acquitted himself most calamity. We
regret that we can but give the "order of exer
cises," it would perhaps interest many to speak
Of the addresses more fully. E-sE.t
English Salutatory-P. Disuukes, Tenn.
Latin Salutatory-J P. Thomas, Tenn.
Sapientia ct Virtute-Wm. Fl. Lilly, La.
The Destiny Of Naions-R W. Pitman, Tenn
Military Eiucation--T Buchanan. Tenn.
Benedict Arnold--S B. Haynes, La
- The Mind--M. W. Smith, Ohio
Z Non Nobs Solum, sed Patrim ct Amicis--R B.
4 Snowden, Tenn.
ooEFERRINe DEGREES.
To- Faledictory--E. A Carman, n J.
After dianer, the clouds having passed awav
the bugle sounded for dress parade" when the
battalion executed, with much credit to themselves,
number of manoeuvres in presence of their visi-
tors They were then dismissed until "retreat."
when after an inspection and delivery of arms, &C
coutrements, &c, the students were granted leave
of absence until the September term.
The preparation for the dance then commenced
The spacious room which had been the scene of
forensic display in the morning, quickly cleared
for the reception of those who wished to trip the
light fantastic toe" Decorations of a military
character tsstefully arranged, and served in
great degree to add to the briliancy of the occa-
sion
At o'clock the inspiring strains of 81. Pingu-
elys violin announced that the ball had opened"
Soon merry throng of " fair women and gallant
men" had eongregated, and hiarity prevailed
throughout.
Amongst them shone conspicuous the neat uni
form of the "cedsts' almost rivaing in brillisney
the bright faces of gentle beauty, which lent ur-
wonted light to the scene.
The gentemanly urbanty of manner with which
the "young soldiers ministered to the comfort
and pleasure of their guests, led Involuntary to
the conclusion that they were old veterans" in
the cause of hospitality and politeness. At least
all were convinced that they had been well drilled,
by their preceptors, il this particular accomplish
ment Each wed with the other, and forced every
one to acknowledge the affair most delightful.
Amongst the guests, we noticed the faces of
many Z" fair one from this city, as also from
Bdgefeld, and several Of our adjoining counties.
Did we judge from appearances, their inviting
charms caused other speeches than those of the
morning, which though "erfem," were none the
ess pleasantly listened to.
The presence OF many Of our prominent citizens
evinced the interest manifested in the success of
the Institute On its removal to our city, it can
not fnl to attract still more by the advantages Of
fercd under ita present able and efficient Faculty.
In conclusion, we can but thank the Faculty,
Cadets, and Board of Managers, for the real enjoy
ment on '' commencement day" and express the
earnest hope that many prosperous return of
the same may occur, and each be brighter than
the last" ".
~ IN Saturda1, NJ