Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-25


address npon temperance at the Bril- Street Methodist
Episcopal Church, this evening at S o'clock The
public are respectfully invited to attend.
tyxcnBuRG CoLLeGE.-The ceremonies attendant
upon the secondannnal commencement of this College
cane Off Yesterday with considerable ecln. A prelim
nary thereto we my mention the address the mem-
hers OF the Literary Society, made by JAS W Morgan
ESQ on Tuesday evening, at Dudley Hall. The theme
al the orator was "liistory and its Uses suhief,
that he illustrated in a variety of Ways and exp,lia-
ted upon with considerable ability before II highly
aopreciative audience
Yesterday morning, in accordance with the pro-
qramme previously announced, the Faculty the Board
At Trustees and the Students of the College with many
citizens met tde College buildings and after \, tines
sing variety OF eyontons performed by the militia
~ corps under the superintendent of their prceep-
tor Professor Murfee all of which was Handsomely
done the pro, ession formed and proceeded bud "
Hall wi ere address was delivered by Rev L. \.
tr2rese D. D. Of Bltimoreup the suffice. OF educ,-
ton The address MAS well conceived and delivered
and very happily adapted to the occasion. We have
long known Dr. r. one OF the most effective public
Speakers of the day, and have often been phi, LEGGED
10 listen to his sometimes, thrilling orv. After
the delivery of tue address. which space will not
permit to report the usual distinctions con-
ierreI
low citizen, I'm. NJ. Backiord, Esq. was awarded
by the President Of the College the degree of Baehc-
ar of Arts. Mr. Blackiord was the only graduate ut
the present session, which, tor the information of
those who may not be familiar with the facts in the
case we would state, results from the comparatively
recent origin OF the College. Three years are requr-
ed for thorough collegiate course, whilst the lns-
tuition has been IN existence but lWo. After the lapse
of another year may trust that many ofthosc who
Yesterday received liatteriug evidences Of proficiency
in particular departments Of study. win graduate
with distinguished honors. To the following named
stndents awarded premiums Tor diligence and
acourcments in History.
FIRST premium Silver Goblet--tol 6. Mathews
Of Howard county, Mary and evidences Of merit
to J. II. Lewis, of Lyuchburg; W l.. Goggin, do,
and l.. A. Shaver, OF Alabama. For proficiency in
Bellies Lettres similar testimonials awarded To
Geo H. Turner, of Lynchburg; Alfred II. Badly, Of
Alabama Jno T. West, Of Norfolk county, Va; +.
&. Staunton, of Alabama aud Jno. I. llaiger do.
To Jos King, Nanscmond county, Va Sam l. ".
Gordon Isle OF " light, Va, aud Blake l.. Woodson,
OF Bottetourt county, Va, of the class in Greek;
and to the same orpfotciency in Latin. To JOS Rug.
3. II. Waller, Amherst county Va. p, y. II. Brown,
o Baltimore, Md aud John H. Lewis, of Lynch
burg, of the Class in Mathematics; and to George
X Turner, of Lynehburg, for requirements in
French, were presented evidences OF merit
1t was gratifying to observe that the unsuccessful
competitors for the prizes unitedtfeey in the demon
STATIONS of appreciation that signaled the delivery
OF the respective testimonials
The College Band performed admirably, and every
thing connected with the exercises passed of IN the
most agreeable manner. WehaNe heard nothing but
satisfaction expressed every side Upon the Whole
we think that the interests of Iynchburg College
were promoted by the exhibition of yesterday, and
trust that it is destined to be the Alma Mater TO
which many an honored son will turn with grateful
recollections in coming years.
CELEBRATION OF ST. JoHN's DAY.-Yeser iny, be-
ing ST Johns day, was appropriately celebrated by
the Masonic Fraternity OF this city and vicinity At
ter uniting in oesson through the principal streets,
they repaired to Masonic Hail. where in the presence
Of large number of ladies, members of the craft,
and citizens generally, address delivered by
Dr. Robert +. Wthers, of Campbell. We have
heard but opinion of this address from others,
well as Masons, that it alike eloquent instrnc
tive and effective
WE were shown yesterday by John b. Gaddess,
Photographic picture ola Monument to the late VIM.
3. Ferguson Prest of the Howard Association, Nor
folk His Philnnihropic course in that position clio
tied the praise of his ellow-men, and well deserves
a monument to commemorate his worthy deeds. Tie
Monument made at the Marble " orks Of \. Cad
dess Baltimore aud shows how great degree OF per-
lection has been attained in that art. The Photo
graph is on exhibition at J b. Gaddess Marble Yard
where all are invited to call and examine.
Cons CROP IN WooD-The Parkersburg Gazette &
Courier says; The corn crop, though unpromsing
hitherto begins TO feel the genial influences OF the
weather, and now promises at least an average
yield.
Cnors IN Notwithstanding the past week, says
the Morguntown Union, almost every day has brought
a shower Of delightful, warm, rain, The growing
crops receive it gratefully, and promise abundant
Weld to repay the toll of the husbandman, and 10 ill
the empty gamers. Wheat never looked better,
and corn and oats, though late, ere coming on de-
lghtfully.
THE SECOND TRIAL.-The second trial Of Richard
Addington in Norfolk, Va, for assaulting his broth
or-one Jury having failed to agree-has been post
poned until November, the defendant giving $4,000
bail for his appearance.
ACCIDENTALLY kILLEp.-A ne9ro man, bclongingto
Mr. Clark Penn, Patrick CO.. Va, accidentally
killed in that county few days ago lie was driV-
ing wagon, and accidentally falling from the saddle
horse, was run over by the wagon and instantly XII
led
LIBERAL DoSATtos-James II. Behan, ESD of Nor
folk. has given the splendid mansion and handsome
grounds, known rs the Heron property on Church
and Wood SIS, to be converted into an nrmary, AS
was intended by its former owner, Miss Heron, who
died in 1867.
The property says the Herald is estimated to be
worth from 20 to So thousand dollars. 7hepoor, who
always unable 10 pay, are to be admitted without
any religious di sinction-and to have the best med
icai aid and nursing gratultously. Persons auie TO
pay for such services will be charged reasonable
compensation. The Ply sicians appointed to attend
at the Infrmary nre Drs. r. b. Tunstall, William J.
Moore, and A.. B. Willmau Consulting Physician,
VIM Selden. Nurses, the Sisters OF Charity attach
ell TO st. PatlickS Church.
BEsrRrcrIyE FREsnEr.-A most destructive ireshet
visited Shcpherdstown, Jefferson CO., Va, on " ed
meslay last The streets were impossible from wa
ler and the citizens could not venture ont OF their
houses until late ut night. The Shepherd5own Reg
say