Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-06-24
From the Salisbury Waterman.
UNITED BAPTIST INSTITUTE COMMENCE
NC=TAYLORSYILLE. N C..

UNITED BAPTIST INSTITUTE COMMENCE
MENT.-TAYLORSVILLE, N. G.
The Exercises of Commencement of this Institu-
ton have just closed, where have been in atten-
dance for several days. Tne following is the pro-
grammc for the last day, 4th of June.
/. Music.
q Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Oxford.
8. Latin Salutatory, W. r. Jones, Alexander.
ment likely to exist longer than that of Republi-
can formY
Afirmative-D. j. L. Smith, Davie.
Negatively. H. PEBBLES, Henry, Ga.
3. Oration-The Indians Fate Jas. Smith, David
6. Discusson-Do prosperity and increase Of
wealth, exert favorable influence on the morals
and manners of the world?
Affirmative Martini Wilkes.
Negative-O. T. Parks.
2. Oration-Imposters-J A. L. Campbell, Alex
g. Oration-Perseverance-D. G. Crawford, Tay-
lorsvie.
O. Discussion-Does Modern Patriotism excel An
cient.
Afirmative-A. r. Chenault, Iredell.
Negatve-G NJ. Mcclure, Watauga.
10 Oration-The American Citizen, w. R. Gault-
ney, Alexander.
ii. Oration-South Carolina and her Chivalry,
w. L. Thomas Chester, s. g.
IL. Grafton, North Carolina N. A. PEBBLES, Davie.
13. Disrussion-Shoud women be prohibited from
the political privileges and professions of men?
Affirmatve-A. G. Stewart, Charlotte.
Negatively. c. Thomas, Richmond.
IA. Valedictory in French, j. A. Waddel, Rowan
ID. Annual Literary Address, w. M. Barber, Esq.,
Wilkesboro'.
16. Valedictory Sermon, Rev. James Mcdaniel,
Fayetteville.
Thus, Mr. Editor, closed one of the most interest.
ing Literary Festivals that ever occurred in estern
North Carolina There a 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 favoraby with any
in time honorcd Institutions. The Literary Ad
dress rare exhibition of classic elegance and
beauty, showing the scholar and orator throughout
the whole speech Mr. Barber, though quite
young man, gives evidence of mind Of no ordinary
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 Valcdictory Sermon was preached by the
Rev. James Mcdaniel in the afternoon on Thursday,
10 a large and attentive assembly in the chapel.
The text was the 4th verse Of I'd chap. of Zech.
Run, 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
| North Carolina, the crowd melted into tears,
| while the truth in all its simplicity and grandeur
| flowed with such power from his lips. | am not in
| favor OF auulrS SerhohS, as gcneral tliIS, OUT
must say for eoquence and irresistible force, have
never listened to one equal to this. 1t 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 we 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 it was beauty wit and grace sparkled all around
almost too dazzling to be seeu-too magnetic to be
felt. But as feel unable to do the affair justice
and fearful that may weary your many readers,
close. VISITOR.