The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1856-12-17

and Facultycf the College was sought and OBJ
tanned only after the visit had been agreed upon
And there was peculiar propriety in it. MI
Buchanan has been the President Of the Board
Of Trustees of the College since their organiza-
ton, in j nuary 1853, and has always felt a
deep interest in its prosperity, and taken an ac-
tive part in its affairs while at home, besides
heading the list of donations subscribed for the
erection of the new edfce, with a very liberal
contribution. It was, therefore, very natural
and proper, that the students should feel des-
ire to tender their congratulations to the Presi-
dent Of their Board on his elevation to the Pres
idency of the American Republic.
The faculty and students marched in process
sion from the College at three O'clock preceded
by the band. On arriving at Wheatland, they
were invited into the general reception ROOM
Mr.. Buchanan cordially received them, one al
ter another as they entered. They were then
formally introduced by Rev. E. V. Gerha,t,
President of the College who briefly stated the
object of their visit. .......'-.
Mr.. William A. Duncan, of Cashtown, Pa,
delivered the congratulatory address. p,
Nm, BuoHANAx's REPLY.
Mr. Buchanan said in reply, that he felt great
ly indebted to his young friends for their visit
lie had the assurance that, at least their con-
gratulatonS were sincere, as they sprung from
the warm hearts Of youth, which had not vet
had time to become corrupted and hardened ir
the ways Of the world The bosom of the
youth was the abode of sincerity and truth,
and it was indeed pleasure and an honor to re-
ceive the u.pouring of their hearts. He said
he has always teR great solicitude for the III
terests Of FrgnElin ard Marshall College; it was
q noble institution, and he was proud to be the
President Of its Board of Directors. He was
extremely gratifcd to learn it had fair prospects
not only Of large number Of students, bat Of
great usefulness. 1t was gratifying 70 see SC
large anumbor Of worthy young men already
euroiled on its list of students He referred to
their responsibility, reminding them that when
the present genetation had passed away, and
been gathered to their fathers, on them, the
tyoung men Of to-day, would rest the respoiasi-
bility of forming and administering the future
government Of the country, and of preserving
in tact our glorious Union and Constitution
There was not, he said, q young ruan alrong
them, however humble his position, who might
not aspire, with an honorable ambition to Ell
the highest office within the gift of the people;
but in orderto attain to positions Of honor and
usefulness and distinction, they must remember
that everything depends upon themselves. They
must carve out theiT future from tue orportuni-
tics of the present. Kind parents and friends
have afforded them rare opportunities Of acqui-
ring tie knowledge sghich constitutes power
III they neglect or abuse these opDortunitios--ii
they idle away the golden hours allotted for the
improvement6f'th the mind-if they are not obe-
dent to their professors in I'll that relates to
the good interest and success Of the institution
then, they might be assured, they would aat,.
cause to repent Of their folly through long
hours Of sorrow in after life; for they could nav-
|er rctrieye the past. Mr.. Buchanan said he
had been q college boy himself and none Of the
best OF boys either, being fond of fun like
themselves There were many lttl, exccntii-
cities in the life Of a colere student that might
be pardoned Or overlooked; but there was ona
habit which if formed at college or in early
youth, would cling to them through after Lie
and blight the Elirest prospects He referred tc
the use of intoxicating liquors, and declared il
ITould be better for that Youth who contracted
an appetite for strong drink, that he.wcrc dead
or had never been born; for whom lie saw !;
young man entering upon such career, itnd
ness Of liquor becoming with him sovernin.
passion; he could see nothing before him but !
life Of sorrow and dishonored grave in his old
ago. Many lads, he was aware considered th /.
practice mark Of sinartnes5, but O ragaiyleiI h
as an offence that cannot be pardonal, especially
IN student at college,; and he concluded tlli.
stappcalby expressing the hope and be-
lief, that ,nene of the Young men of Franlltg
and Marshall were addicted to this d4neero,!;
practice. The speaker then alluded & tli
course and habits Of study necessary to ensure
success in students life. Many young mel
prided themselves in running overa great man,
books and gaining a superficial Knowledge, o
many branches of science. This was Of nc
practical use. He woa;ld urge them, to learn
thoroughly all they undertook to learn---to ac.
quire knowledge distinctly--and they would
be able to use it to some practical advantage in
after life. They should apply themselves will
Edilligence to their. allotted stndias by day, re.
hect at night upon what they had thus acquired
and appropriate it as their best capital with
whch'to engage in the struggles Of life. Hl
had met with many men OF prominence wiz
had looked at the index of a great many books
and had general smattoring Of knowledge, but
1t wasall Surface work, and Of no practical use
MIR, buchanan remarked that his election had
been alluded to, and he might be expected tc
say something on that point. He had been cleo.
TED to the highland responsible office Of Piesi
dent, and he thanked them most sincerely fol
their congratulations; but whether the event
would prove to he matter Of congratulatioll
time alone can determine. Without saving
sYhlch party was right or which was wrong the
fears of "the father of his country" had at last
been realized, and we now behold a sectional
party-onc portion Of our Union arrayed in DO
litical hostility against the other The e5ject oj
lis administration soo,la be 10 destroy aqa sasto,l.
al pa1ty--Nd,Elt oy Sont1--Q1G har1,6ntae all sse-
Tons Of the Union aaae1 a Tationas and coase,va.
the goDerame''t as jts0qs Jtty gears ago. Unless
this be done, the time may come when these
sectional animosities which now. unhaunilvs t,y.
ist may break up tho GaiTest ana most neifeci
form of government the sun ever shone yi,ioii- u
But he trusted that the same power which had
watched oyer and preserved US in the past, will
continue to Smile Upon us and make us a5pros.
porous, united and happy people. In conclusion
he said, that if ne could in any degree be the
honored Instrument Of allaying this sectional
excitement and restoring the government 10 Tho
principles and policy Of the fathers, hoqwouH
then feel that he had not assumed the a.qEg5nl
duties Of ,the,ofice in vain. ss as'a
AT the Conclusion OF Mr. Buchanan s rcns1,l;;ss
Of which we have given bnta.ripid outline, l.his
guests retired, eadhone receiving 4 cordial shake
Of the hand IA Alter they had reformed instfe
order for procession, three ciecis lycae pgop5gss
and given for the Presd94s 1og the Board b
Franklin and Marshall Gellege, and the Presi-
dent elect Of thesUnited States. Iai5aH N
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