Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-27

RANDOLPH MACON CoLLEGE.-The commencement
exercises of Randolph Macon College will transpire
on the Goth of June. A correspondent of the South
says:
Rev. Samuel Bryant, of North Carolina most
gifted and eloquent speaker, will address the Litera
ry Societies Hon. W. +. Dowdell representative in
Congress from the State of Alabama selected to
deliver the annual address before the Society of AL
umni. l am sorry to have been informed that his
presence will be demanded in his District at the
time of the commencement. Few public men have
won for themselves in short a career in Congress
a more elevated stand for purity of character, faith
fulness representative and useful talents, than
Mr.. Dowdell. He is graduate of Randolph Macon,
and of him his A. Ina Muter is sincerely proud
There can be no doubt that if his duties had permit
ted him to accept the invitation to address the AL
umn he would have drawn large and appreclative
audience. Who will be chosen to supply his place
on the occasion, has not yet been determined.
GREENSBORO FEMALE CoLLEGE.-The Commence
ment exercises of the Greensboro Female College
going on; our beautiful! town is crowded
with strangers and visitors and streets present
quite lively appearance. At o'clock Wednesday
evening" quite large and intelligent audience were
assembled in the new and spacious Hall, whisb has
just been erected to hear the address of j. Parker
Jordan, Esq. We had the pleasure of hearing the
address, it was quite chaste and eloquent produc-
ton, fully sustaining the high reputation Of the
thor; was listened to with deep interest by the
dence, and all felt that they were blessed in having
had the opportunity of enjoying literary treat, so
rich and appropriate to the occasion. W presume
the address will be published, and therefore make
no comments for the present Our readers may ex
pect full account of the commencement exercises
next week. The institution is in hourishing con-
dition, and is it is entitled be, the pride of the
NJ E. Church of North Carolina
Patriot d Flag.
PARTICULAR NoTICE.-The semi annual examina.
ton of the pupils of the Warrenton Female Collegi
ate Institute will take place on Wednesday and
Thursday of next week The established character
of this Institute under the able management of its
talented proprietors, Messrs. Graves & Wilcox,
snres rich mental treat to all in attendance. The
invitation is general. See advertisement.
Warrenton Neaos.
WARRENroN FEMALE CoLLEGE.-The annual exam
nation Of the pupils of this College will take place
on the I'd and Sd of June As this institution is
second to none in tine State, feel certain the ex-
erclses will be of very high order. The abilities
and attention Of the Rev. Mr.. Campbell and his as
s'stants, guarantee the success of the pupils.
Warrenton Neacs.
Gov. BRAGG.-The Governor arrived in Charlotte
on Tuesday afternoon last. He was met at the De-
pot by number of citizens and welcomed with a
hearty shake of the hand. On Wed lesday, the
2oth he participated in the ceremonies of the cele-
oration, showing by his presence and voice that he
too felt proud Of the fame of his native State, and
was willing to add whatever he could to the memory
OF the originators of the Mecklenburg Declaration
ana 10 North Cardinals common inheritance
inc Governor has many warm friends in the
hornets nest region. Char. Dem.
PRoLIFIc-There is man in White county, Illi-
no.s:, who has wife that has borne him sixteen
cnIcren the first six came by twos, the succeeding
VI fhol
lonely thing came into this world without company.
Sixteen children at seven births!