Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-07-09
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENTS
GEORGETOWN, july q. 1854

GEORGETOWN, July 9, 1855.
Notwithstanding the very unfavorable state
of the weather yesterday, the spacious hall at
the Georgetown College was crowded by a
brilliant and intelligent audience, composed
of citizens Of the District and from the sur
rounding country, to witness the exercises of
the annual commencement. The young or.
ators, one and all, acquitted themselves in a
manner which perfectly delighted their hear
ers, and was creditable to their Alma Mater.
Among the speeches which elected loud and
universal applause was the " Battle of lena -
by John +. Marion Genius DeyeIoped by
Circumstances, by Harry Bautree, A. B.;
and Fort Christina" by Jas. ID Dougherty
The last named speaker, though of Celtic
parents done no discredit to the character he
assumed, viz the Dutchman; and kent his
bearers completely convulsed with laughter
during the entire delivery of his speech. The
valedictory, by John Rieckelmaun, was ex-
cellent, and proved the author to be young
man of no ordinary calibre Of mind and talent
The annual address of the Philodemic Society,
by A. A. Alemong, was also excellent.
The degree of A. NJ was conferred on the
following-Michael d. Dimetry, of Louisiana
Eugene Casserly, Of California; Harvey Bau-
tree, Of the District of Columbia; Manuel
Garciade Zuniga, Uruguay; r. II. Gardener,
Of Maryland; Jas. M. Spellissey, of Ireland ;
+. Waters, of Kentucky; George H. Dyer,
of Maryland; and Joseph Ii. Blandford, of
Maryland.
The degree of M d. was conferred on Jas.
Ii. Jordan, of Virginia Francis s. Barberin,
of the District Of Columbia Charles Gerard
of France John Malone, of Ireland, and c..
M Hammett, of Maryland.
The degree of A B. was conferred on John
Rieckelmaun, Of Ohio, and John F. Callan, Of
the District Of Columbia
Handsome gold medals were awarded four
OF the students in the class pursuing the sec
ond course of philosophy.
note was received from President Pierce
apologising for his inability, in consequence of
| the incemency of the weather and press OF
otlcial business, to be present, as was expect
ed and informing them of his regrets at the
unexpected disappointment A very large
number of very handsome premiums were dis
| tributed among the more proficient pupils by
the Rev. M. G. Gill. Among the guests we
| noticed Secretaries Campbell and McClelland.
At an election for Directors Of the Farmers
and Mechanics Bank, held on Monday, Col.
VIM. Doughty was elected to e II the vacancy
caused by the death of DR. o. NJ. Linthicum
This Bank has declared dividend of six pei
cent. for the last six months
On the above named day Col. B. Ogle Taloe
was elected Director in the Metropolitan
Railroad company, in the place of John T.
Towers, ESQ.
One of the most remarkable illustrations Of
the noble qualities of the Newfoundland dog
came under my observation yesterday morn
ing. During the previous night his compan-
ion, small terrier, had been killed by one
Of the police. The Newfoundland, having
missed him in the morning, went in search Of
him, and, finding his old playfelIow and com.
paniOn dead in the street, he quietly laid him.
self down by him, where he remained patiently
watching for several hours, every few minutes
touching him gently with one of his fore paws,
as if trying to rouse him up, and then car
essing him afectionately by licking him about
the head and mouth. The conduct of this poor
dumb animal was truly touching, and might
serve TO teach many a rational being now in
our midstia useful lesson.
All surrounding nature seems to be rejoicing
this morning in the beneficial effects CT the re
freshing showers of yesterday
Flour has considerably advanced and hold
ers are firm this morning at s6.75aS7 for good
standard brands. No sales of wheat since our
last upon which we could have reliable quo
tatiOns. Corn 45a5Oc for yellow and white.
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