Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-07-29

STYLE The next speech in order was the Philosoph-
ical Grafton, by Mr.. Jas. H. Emerson, of Selma
Ala. His philosophy was confined to the stars, but
he led his hearers through infinite space with con-
siderable degree OF interest and animation. We
were pleased with the Grafton, and set it down
that made an impression. The next speech was de-
lvered by Mr.. Thos. j. Bailey, of Iredell county.
His subject, Extension of Territory" was handled
in dignitied and orthodox manner. The next ora
ton, on Modern Isms," by Mr. Banks, was treat
we were sorry when he was done. His speech was
well conceived, quite racy and humorous and the
applause with which he frequently greeted est-
fled that he was the favorite orator of the day.
The comforting of degrees next in order.
Four young gentlemen received their first degree.
The Senatus Academicus also conferred the degree,
IN order, OF A. NJ, upon the Rev. j. S. Harris, of
York District, S. c. The President then delivered
brief Baccalaureate address to the class. The
faledictory Addresses were then delivered by Mr..
Duncan j. DeVane, of New Hanover county, n G.
They were chaste and beautiful and the orator. we
believe, received the undivided attention of the whole
assembage His elocution was good, and his whole
bearing manly and dignified The exercises were
then closed with prayer by the President Dr. Lacy,
and the audience dispersed to reflect with pleasure
on the delightful repast with which they had been
entertained.
The Society of Alumni met on Thursday morning
and resolved to reoorganze. Resolutions were adop-
ted to that effect, and a new Constitution will be
presented for adoption by the Society at the next
annual meeting We trust that the Society will now
flourish, and that every Aumnus of Davidson Col.
lege will come forward to the support of an assoca-
ton which contributes to the reputation and pros
perity of his Alma Mater. r..
CLINTON FEMALE INsTITUTE-The examination of
the pupils of this Institute commenced on the 18th
and closed the 10th. The classes generally acquit-
ted themselves with much credit to their teachers.
The examination was thorough as it could posi-
bly, be made.
The opinion has been entertained by many that fe-
male high schools deal mostly in 'fowers and mus
ic,'' but if they will attend the examinations of this
school, they will find that the substantial part of ed
ucation is closely applied.
The graduating class showed proficiency that is
rarely attained, and never met with only in those
schools where the faculty is selected with view to
produce perfect scholarship. The following young
ladies received diplomas: Kate H. Jerman, Mar
garet Ray, Kate w. Micks, Ann NJ Kirby, Rom ella
Ferret.
The following received the Gold Medals which are
only by the highest grade of scholarship: Mary
E. Beanan, Roena NJ Lee, Kate H. Jerman.
The address of Mr. A. A. Mckay was received
with the highest degree of satisfaction. His remarks
were well timed and to the point. The alternate
breathess silence and laundering applase told that
the speaker had taken the attention, and won the
feelings of the immense audience before him. At
the close of the address general burst of swell
donc,' "Well said" and like ordinations seemed
to rise spontaneously from the lips of all present.
smile of joyous appreciation rested the counte-
nances of all present
The occasion has kept our village streets throng-
ed with carriages, and hundreds of faces not fanil-
lar in our everyday walks were met The connie
nances of all appeared to be lit up with joy, promp-
ted with feeling sense of the fact that such col
lection of beauty and intelligence is but seldom met
with in the dull rounds of LIES monotonous panora
ma. Clinton Independent.
THE UNIvERsITY.-The exercises of the Univer
sity were resumed on Friday 18th inst.
we learn that the Freshman Class consists of &C
members. Beside them 8 names have been added &c
the Sophomore Glass; and , to the Junior. There
are about 80 new students in all.
Chapel Hill Gazette.