Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-26
STAR.
IOGAL INTELLIGENCE.

tst cnuIcn, kneV " w. samson 81 as briefly
stated in our issue Of the day A large au-
dience were IN attendance, and the exercises
were enlivened by the music of Weber's band.
The young gentlemen of the institution &C.
Quilted themselves in q praisew worthy manner;
-rehecting credit upon tn emselves,- while the
faculty have reason to be proud of the standard
Of attainments and talents exhibited by the
graduates, as manifested in the excellence of
the orations delivered, list Of which We ap-
pend
l. True patriotism. By Thomas NJ Scott, of
Northampton county, Va, patriotic and
well delivered grafton.
2 Acadia; its settlement and the expulsion
Of its inhabitants. By James g.. Board, of
Bedford county, Va. Well put together, and
giving evidence of patient research.
g. The spirit that should accompany our in
situations. BY j. b. Kidd, of King and Queen
county, Va. Sensible, orthodox, and worthy
of an older head
a The Fall and Future Prospects of Poland
By MahlOn A. Hensley, Of Bedford county,
Virginia. This Grafton showed much research
in the history Of Europe, and detailed the
moving causes Of the partition and final dis
memberment Of that unfortunate country. But
We doubt much the realization of the hopes
Of the speaker; which, while they do honor
to his head and heart as lover of freedom
and patriot, are nevertheless but the ex-
preston of sympathy for a people worthy of
better fate than total extinguishment The
peroration was truly eloquent. Abiding to
the final esta blishment OF the kingdom and
the restitution of their ancient rights, the
speaker remarked that the ashes of Koseiusko
and Pulaski would be gathered together, and,
amid the chanting Of priests, the thunder of
cannon, aud the tears Of millions, would re-
csive sepultuTe equal to that which marked
the entOmb ment Of the Great Napoleon.
5. The influence of National Monuments.
By Charles III. Utermehle, of Washington
City. This speech was brilliant, and eulo-
CYSTIC ofthe virtues Of PatsT PatrIa The pres
ent condition Of the W ashington Monument of
this city was denounced, and o stirring an.
peal made for its speedy erection-that its
- summit might pierce the clouds"
6 The responsibilities Of the man of letters
By George E. Bagby, of King and Queen coun-
ty, Va. This, in our opinion, was the best
Grafton delivered. The elocution was better,
and grace of manner, the effect of self pos
session, gave a charm TO the matter spoken.
We predict that the yellOw-covered novels of
the day-those "caterpillars on the tree of
knowledge" as they have been aptly termed,
will find no favor In the sight of this young
gentleman, in his future career, which we
trust may be a brilliant one.
We published yesterday, the list of those on
whom degrees were conferred, failing, how
ever, to add that the honorary degree OF Mas
ter of Arts was conferred upon Rev. Alfred
$. Patton, of New Jersey that of Bachelor of
Philosophy upon Rev Chas Sexton James. of
Lewisburg Academy, Pa and that of Doctor
of Divinity upon Rev. James b. Taylor, of
Richmond, Va.
The valedictOry was then pronounced by
Rev. DIR. Binney, President of the College
In closing this account, we congratulate the
young gentlemen upon the success Of their
several efforts. They bear with them to their
homes the best wishes Of a large number of
our citizens, whose efforts, with the essential
aid Of the gentlemen Of the faculty of the Col
lege, have been to make il a model institution
We doubt not the graduates will, in the fu-
ture, recur to their collegiate course with emo
tons OF pleasure, and ever retain for their
lima Mater high and abiding affection.
CIRCUIT Commissioned attaching cTedt-
tors vS. Mcknight In this case the follow
ins facts appeared: Anthony Preston died
intestate, leaving a large real estate in this
city. Bis widow and heirs applied to the
Circuit Court for the appointment of commits
siOners to make partition Of il, which appli-
cation was granted. On examining the va
rious parcels Of land, the commissioners re-
ported that they were so situated that it could
not be equally divided. The court thereupon,
ut the request Of the petitioners, directed the
lands to be sold, and the proceeds to be divided
and paid TO the widow and heirs. The sale
paid over, except that Of Mrs Mcknight. who
was a daughter of Preston. Her husband was
lnsOlVent and largely indebted to sundry judg-
meht creditors, who sued out attachments
thereon against him, and levied them upon
Mrs Meningitis share, consisting of money
and bonds, while in the hands of the commits
sloners. The creditors commended that the sale
and confirmation thereof by the court, convert
ell her share into personal property, and thu
as such II belonged to her husband, and
became liable TO be attached for his debts
10 behalf Of Mrs Mcknight, it was insisted
that her share of the proceeds of her real es-
tate continued hers until he had exercised a
legal control over it A motion was made in
her behalf TO quash the attachments During
the tendency Of this motion, Mr.. Mcknight
died, his wife and two children surviving
him. The cases were deliberately argued on
both sides. After full consideration, the court
held that the attaching creditors acquired no
night to Mrs. Meningitis share in the pro-
eeeds Of said sale, and thereupon quashed the
attachments. She will now come into posses
sion Of respectable property, sought 10 be
taken from her by creditors Of her late hus-
band
Counsel for attaching creditors, Messrs.
Bradley, Dayidge, and Chiffon for Mrs.
Mcknight, Il. d. Gillet, and J. NJ Carlisle
UHiOH.
AIOUNG OFFENDER The boy VIM. Conner
VINO was charged In connection with the boys
Wilson and Harrod, with certain larcenies, is
only about eleven years Of age. The other
boys were tried by the Criminal Court in three
cases-eonyicted in two and acquitted in one
The relations and friends OF the poor child
have applied to the District Attorney in his
behalf, and We are eredibly informed that he
has consented to enter a nolle prosequi in
ConnOr's cases provided bis friends will give
bond in the sum Of $500 that he will be taken
out Of the District and not return for a speci-
he'd time. The bond was ready yesterday,
and only waited the approval of the District
Attorney to 20 into effect. This is another
argsment in favor Of 4 house of correction
for Juvenile offenders.
CRoGGIH AND RAY.-Marshal Hoover and
his deputies are still actively engaged in the
search for those fugitiyes from justice. Yes
terday, Mr.. Ward, Of the Jail guard, having
under him number Of county constables,
left the city for the purpose Of pursuing them
On track that promised 10 lead to their lurk-
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