Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-07-01
CITY AND STATE NEWS.

DEDICATION OF ST. JoHN's CoLLEGE.-We
learn that the attendance at the dedication of
st. Johns College, Oxford, on Wednesday
last, was very large. there being present not
less than five thousand persons. The address
of DR.. Hawks i9sesds 20 have been exceeding
ly appropriatas eloquent and able. The
houses Of the eaizshs W Oxford and vicinity
were thrown open to visitors, and the most
generous and p~rofuse hospitality was extern
ded to all.
The College building is a finely proper
toned, spacious, and beautiful ediice, worthy
of the great fraternity which founded it and
of the people in whose midst it stands. We
trust that it may flourish, and equal in every
respect the most sanguine expectations of its
founders Standard.
SUPREME CoURr.-The following opinions
have been delivered by this Court:
By NASH, c.. j. In Niblett v. Herring,
from BERTHE, affirming the judgement. Also,
in Stuart v. Hubbard. in equity, from An
son decree for plaintiff.
By PEARSON, J.. sn Doe ex. dem. Mann v.
Taylor, from Stanly, directing a centre de no
90. Also. in Mizell v. Burnett, from Wash
ington, Judgment reversed and judgment of
non-suit.-Also, in Leary, Admir-. v. Cher
shire, in equity, from Chowan; report con6r-
med and deere accordingly. Also, in Cause
v. Perkins, in equity, from Brunswick mo-
ton to dismiss ought to have been allowed.
BY BATTLE, j. In Cohoon & Mcintosh v.
Morton, from Pasqaotank, reversing the iudg-
ment below. Also, in Jacocks v. Newly.
|. from ~Perquimans, awarding a centre de novo.
: Also. III State ex. rel. Holt v. Cobb, from
Martin nonsuit set aside and judgment for
? plaintiff. Also, in Shaw v. Mcbride, in
a equity, from Currituek.
e PER CUR-AM. Gillespie V. Pearsall, in equi.
f ty, from Duplin-bill dismissed.
: WESLEYAN FEMALE CoLLEGE.-The Com.
u mencement exercises Of this Instution will
. take place as follows, at Murfreesboro':
On Friday, the 10th July, the examinations
+ will commence, and continue Saturday and
|, Monday, closing Thursday morning. On
e Sunday, the 18th, the Commencement Ser
e mon will be preached by the Rev. John M
Ii Saunders. Wednesday, the 18th, will be
occupied with the reading of the Essays O
10 the graduating class: the comforting O
- degrees, and the Literary Address, by the
- Rev. John r. Edwards, concluding with
- Musical Concert at night
North CAROLINA MINISTERS DEAD.-Rev
n [. P. Ricaud, a Minister of the North Caro-
lima conference, died at Washingto. Nortl
4. Carolina, on the 9th ult. Rev. Jas. Puryis
n of the conference, died at Wilkesboro, Nortl
Carolina, on the 27th ult.
NJ bP We take very great pleasure in ha,
of ing it in our power to contradict the reporte
is death of the Rev. 7. Page Ricaud.
n se The Store Oft. Austin & Co., at Col
= Hill, N. c., was broke into on the night {
~ the 18th ult., and robbed of some Five hur
dred dollars worth Goods, consisting of
~ made Clothing, black silks, shoes, ginghams
7 calico, and a lot of silk handkerchief. TIL
i clothing were cloth coats, farmers satir
~ coats and a lot of summer pants, &c. Tn
public are requested to keep a look out.
MARBLE PLAYING This loaferish anus,
ment is now in vogue in our town, anon
groom men. How much better for US a
would it be if the labor thrown away 0
marble playing could be brought to bear Q
vi killing the grass in corn fields.
mt mt AshviUe Mews for Sale. Mr.. 7. W. A
fv y kin offers the above paper for sale. tt
of materials are extensive and nearly nez
ty, the subscription list fair, the advertiser
lsh and jobbing good. Further PARTICULARS /
addressing Thos. W. Akin, Editor New
u.s. Ashville, N. G.