Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-06-20

From the Salisbury Waterman
UNITED BAPTIST INSTITUTE COMMENCE
ENT.-TAYLORSVILLE, N. G.
The Exercises of Commencement of this Institu.
ton have just closed, where have been in atten-
dance for several days. the following is the pro-
gramme for the last day, 4th of June
l. Music
2. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Oxford
8. Latin Sautatory, W. R. Jones, Alexander.
T. Dscussion-Is Tyrannical form of Govern
ment likely to exist longer than that of Repub-
can form?
Affirmative-D. J. L. Smith, Davie.
Negrative-W. H. PEBBLES, Henry Ga.
s. Oration-The Indians Fate, JAS Smith, David
g. Discussion-Do prosperity and increase of
wealth, exert favorable influence on the morals
and manners of the world?
Atfrmative-Edwin Martin, Wilkes.
Negative-O. T. Parks.
7. Oration-lmposters- A. L. Campbell, Alex
s. acknowledgements c. Crawford, lay
louisville.
g. Discussion-Does Modern Patriotism excel An
cient.
Atfirmatve-A. R. Chenault, Iredell.
Negative-G. NJ. Mcclure, Watauga.
10 Oration-The American Citizen, W. R. Gault-
ney, Alexander.
II. Oration-South Carolina and her Chvalry,
W. L. Thomas, Chester, S. G.
IL. Oration North Carolina, N. A. PEBBLES, Davie.
Is. Discusson-Shouldw women be prohibited from
the political privileges and professions of men?
Afirmative-A. c. Stewart, Charlotte.
Negatively. C. Thomas Richmond.
IA. Valedictory in French, j. A. Waddell, Rowan.
Is. Annual Literary Address, w. NJ. Barber, ESQ.,,
Wilkesboro'.
16. valedictory Sermon, Rev. James Mcdaniel,
Fayetteville.
Thus, Mr.. Editor, closed one of the most interest
ing Literary Festivals that occurred in Western
North Carolina There was vast audience in at
tendance, men Of distinction and renown honored
the exercises with their presence.
The young gentlemen acquitted themselves with
great credit, and their speeches. both to delivery
and substance, would compare favorably with any
in time-honored Institutions. The Literary Ad-
dress exhibition of classic elegance and
beauty, showing the scholar and orator throughout
the whole speech. Mr.. Barber, though quite a
cast. We hope he will consent to have the address
published, and let the public judge of its merits.
Success attend him in his literary career.
The Valedctory Sermon was preached by the
Rev. James Mcdaniel, in the afternoon Thursday,
to large and attentive assembly in the chapel
The text was the 4th verse of I'd chap. of Zech.
Rum speak to this young man." His theme was
The instruction appropriate to young man."
Though great expectations had been formed in
consequence of the high reputation of this dstin-
guished minister, and thereby brought hundreds
out to hear him in this his first visit to Western
Nortu C1ToiIHd, Tic crown we're ueueu INTO tears,
while the truth in all its simplicity and grandeur
flowed with such power from his lips. 1 am not in
favor of lauding sermons, general thing, but
must say for eloquence and irresistible force have
never listened to one equal to this. It enough
to make Felix tremble, and saints shed tears of
joy. Long will his words be stamped on the hearts
of those who heard him. We understand the sermon
will be published, which trust may be done, that
others may read and enjoy it also.
At night, being invited, attended the party given
the young gentlemen of the Institute and brilliant
affair was beauty witand grace sparked all around
almost too dazzling to be seen-too magnetic to be
felt But as feel unable to do the affair justice,
and fearful that may weary your many readers,
close A VISITOR.