Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-19
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zens of Magnolia, en- The night of the 80 nst' ana
deem ii nothing but justice to the Principal ana
those concerned, to the managers of the parry anu
to the citizens of the town generally. thus puociy
to congratulate them in the establishment OF their
school, and the zeal with which they labor to place
on permanent basis; TO eulogize those VINO were
concerned in the party, for the briliancy OF the al
fair, and for the manner in which it was conducted
by the Students and to return sincere thanks 10
the citizens of the place for the hospitality which was
shown the visitors on that occasion.
| 1t is generally known with what effort the school
was established; that they labored under many dis
advantages; had enemies at home and abroad. But
all those difficulties have been surmounted school
has been established though small at present, still,
there is fine prospect for it 10 become one OF the
most renowned institutions IN our State: PIaced as
is in the centre of the Eastern part OF the State,
| on the w. & W. r. R., and in as healthy and
! rapidly growing place as any to be found in our
country, (not a OF Bilious, and but one OF Iy-
phod Fever in the place. and with the present
Principal, E. w. Adams, A. M who is teacher OF
long experience, and who is khoaCn to be inferior to
none, the existence OF such schoOl heeu only DC
known to be patroDiZed.
| But our object was briefly to notice the examina
ton Of the scholars, which took place OF Wednesday,
| and also the party that cane off on the following
| night
when we arrived at the Seminary, in the morning,
the examination was going on There not
many persons in attendance when we entered, II be.
ing early, but they soon began 10 assemble and, |
must confess, have seldom witnessed more respect
able company. Everything passed If very agree
ably. The students all stood the test of examination
very creditaby, both to themselves and instructor,
and much to the interest and entertainment Of those
present.
We listened with intense interest 10 the cxplana-
tions of mathematical problems which, to us, would
have been very absruse, but appeared to be as tamil
lar will those recing the Alphabet.
We we're also delgh ted with the Rotations in the
ancient languages. They reminded US of our own
school days-o those days that we spent SO happily
with the girls in the old log house by the road side.
The most entertaining part of the exercises was de-
clamaton. have been present at many examina-
tions, but never have heard as good speaking from
students as heard on that occasion. All the stu
dents, old and young, spoke clearly, distinctly, and
with an emphasis equalled only by long experienced
speakers.
We come now to the description of the Party. AT
II o'clock, P. NJ, the people began to assemble, and
by eight there no less than three hundred and
fifty persons in ATTENDANCE The ladies were con-
Quoted above stairs on their ARRIVAL where there
a room fitted up especially for their accommodation,
which is too fire. quently neglected at parties of the
kind We were all then ushered into the main hall,
(about forty feet square, which was most taseiuly
ornamened with wreaths of evergreen.
After a btief interchange of salulations,
suddenly aroused by clarion peal from Frank John
sons Band, placed rostrum, beautifully carpet.
ed for the purpose which gave us iorease of what
was about to appear when, turning round, we be-
held servants with large walters, loaded with all
kinds of good things pleasing to the eye and pleas
ant the taste. 1t is thought by some, that Dung
men know but little about domestic management, but
we can say to such, had they been present on that
occasion, they would have been induced to admit,
that the managers were we'll versed in the art at
any rate they did their part most creditablY, and with
despatch. No person, whether rich or poor, was in
wan of nything that was TO be had all, all were
wei supplied with the good things, of which there
abundance, and were rendered as comfortable
as could be expected, where there were SO many.
We all enjoyed ourselves by dancing and CONVEX
satlon Chose not wishing 10 dance, were provided
with separate room) until near sunrise next morn
ing. when all separated, with heavy hearts at
parting with our old friends, and recen acquaintan
ces, to return to our respective places of abode.
will simply state in conclusion, to your readers
who have children to educate, and all those who are
interested in the education of the rising generation,
that they will find it to their interest to send Them 10
Magnolia, as there IS no place more healthy, one
more Tree from drunkenness, and more moral );
and, in connection with all these advantages, it is
easy OF access, lying Immediately the Railroad
would do myself your readers and the citizens of The
place in justice, were not to notice the rapid growth
of the place. was Informed that five years ago
there were only about twelve families, consisting of
about 60 persons in the place; now there are more
than sixty families, numbering nearly three hundred
whites which shows an increase OF about families
per year, and nearly fifty persons. A VISITOR.
Latest from CaIifornia.-ArrlvaI of the George
Law.
NEW YORK, June 12.-The steamer George Law,
from Aspinwall arrived here this afternoon with San
Francisco dates to the goth ult and neatly So OOO-
900 in specie.
She left Aspinwall on the 3rd inst The Grenada
left the day for New Orleans.
The George Law connected with the steamer So.
nora, which brought down nearly 81 500, 900 in gold.
The Sonora passed the Golden Age, on the 24th,
bound up, with the New York passengers of the 5th
of May. On June I'd she passed the steamer Golden
Gate with the mails of the 2lst ult
The United States ships lndt penderce, and St.
Mary's off Panama on the 81 and the Gamer
Wabash off Aspinwall on the Sd.
Intelligence from San Juan del Nore States that
over one hundred of Walkers men are still at That
place destitute and sick.
The principal coDsignees the specie list of the
George Law are as follows:
Messrs Drexel & Co, $4,000 Duncan Sherman
& Co., 100000; Rowland & Aspinwall, S175, 900
Robb, Haett & Co, $20O, 900; Wells, Fargo & Co,
100000
1t reported at Panama that the Chincha
Islands 10 be placed under a Joint protectorate of
England and France.
The massacre of Col. Cratbe's party was causing
great excitement in California.
The mines were yielding we'll in California.
The affairs of the lstbmus quiet.
The new administration of New Granada will not
accede to the demands of the United States.
There is nothing from Nicaragua.
The revolution in Peru has been suppressed The
insurgent fleet had surrended TO the Government.
General Vlvanco was at Arequpa with small
force, but without means
The sloop. war John Adams at the Chincha
Islands
From Havana.
New YORK, June 12-The steamer Empire City,
from Havana, with dates to the 7th, has arrived-'
tie ST lob