Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-07
IfoR INK Vino.
Hampdsu Sidney Commencement.

Kessrs Editors-Thcro is nothing pleasant to
aumnus Of institution than revisit the of his
Alma Mater, and become once more student In those
joyous feelings that will rush back aud crowd into his
heart, with their and tender influence radating
peace aud joy into his troubled soul On the evening
the 2th after long ride OF 500 miles in the heat and
dust Of railroad last found ourselves seated
in college church,, and RECALLED by the melt
ing OF the Armory Band. floating the evening
breeze This the anniversary meeting Of the Union
Society," and its members marched in and took their
accustomed places The first address by Mr.. Field
Culpeper, the "The Spirit of Chvalry" His com.
position exceedingly good but owing the fact oil
his not having il well committed it not delivered with
his accustomed grace and dignity We then RECALLED
b. many pleasant remarks and witty sayings Fashion
by NJ Din~idjic OF Campbell He very justly collapsed
hoops and wiped or rouge with un.parng zeal and
ergy.
The "vsledictorisn's" medal then presented in
very handsome manner by Mr. Norton OF Cumberland TO
Mr. A. J. Bondurant, OF Buckingham who replied In a
most agreeable manner. Next the valedctory
the Society, by Mr.. Bondurant. This eloquent and
pathetic and clearly proved the deep feelings OF sadness
which evolved such tender words Of The Socie
diplomas presented in a most fecitous man.
ner the Rev Mr. Read of Richmond President Of the
OCCASION His speaking never needs eomment it
usual. graceful, beautiful and touching
The next morning again assembled early hour listen
.D % Rep p p% ss sn s,ss s ..
Unlon Of society The sub
.sv, in world aud hi. object seemed to Dc to show
sectionsiis, and
. S % ss he Ne . ps IN Ss term, Of sS.' ..s s
sbOarhoO He spoke susse Of his old
cOe Mother characterized by the brightest
Thoughts clothed the eha.,e and eloquent
The snee, OF Dr. Deems .as The difference between Panthm
Ugh, possible the relation the world God
and another It Of the pooundest
ina original subject very grace.
full his delivery and his remarks listened with the
The taken together certainly the
A. Ss hs % ses,,'y had s meeting
se.d by Ore and elOquenee Mr. Read OF kAnawha then
PrOs.:ye lie Injured the effect much BY not having vs
Cumberland, Mr. Davis. Augusta former
spoken ow voice that could and
presented nd Gathering manner by Mr.
SUnns & soGy sss Sas IN
Mr. Davis kind aud affecting style and caused
Of sorrou
The day being the regular day the church
IVA % a1 aRG @ ss's .s5 psy
Tie honOrs then awarded follows l.. Davis,
vl-O' BEDFORD NJ Ts
American This was listened 70 with lntsrs,
highly In the CruAdes Speed
pisaaTe and IL. psns I Th ssc q. NOPE Is
then completed by party,
seemed please The participants much indeed;
iraiion delight by erh-raung should
A have stated thai daring The exreles The old Society, OF Aanh
sincerely hope that old Hampton sgd.
him. and assist in ih noble undertaking reknde that
s once sowsd in ' eOsoDs Of her sens and restoring her
which, trust she is destined again, ere long to attain
She remaining Eradastes Lacy. Of Prince Edward
Mr. Pollard, Richmond richardson Louisa Mr. ARMS,
Cumberland aud Mr.. venAble Edward
OF whom were excused from speaking.