Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-21
CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENCE.

CuhhLE0ION, hpru ~ 1919.
Tho great essnt Of the present week, of course
the Eoerett demoastraon, at ths Institute Hall en-
Tuesday evening last when he was fret introduced to
our community through bis world-renowned Grafton
on the character Of Washington. Such an assembly
as was congregacd within those capscous walls such
array of intelligence, beauty and moral worth has
rarely il ever been witnessed in Charleston. The
stag. was occupied by largo number OF our most re-
apoctabc ctzens including personal friends and for
associates of the gifted speaker, honorable dole
gatisa of our odest and most honored gray-haired
cages, and many Of the younger fraternity who had
united in the call Every portion Of tho Hall, It's
commodious scats aises, galleries. and every inch of
floor on which it possible to obtain footing WAS
thronged with living humanity, and the doors and
passage -ways were beseiged with lateeomsrs strug
Cling in vain to force admittance. Having had the
good fortune to very eligible seat by making
M oarly atart, was one Of tho privileged number
who heard distinctly every word of this chaste slo
quent and elegant production Of the great and ac-
compshed orator. have no idea Of attempting an
analysis Of aaying any thing moro about it than
that q, most brilliant, logical, discriminating, just
and faithful illustration aud yinleation Of the char
acter and career Of the immortal Father Of his eoun
try, and comparison of his whole life and achieve
ments with those of tho mort llusrious warriors and
conquorors Of his day and generation, it was som-
pete triumphant, incontrorcrtibc masterpiece Of ar
gumOnt The uniformly f1ed, rapt enchained atten-
ton Of the vast auditory, followed each word and
gesture of tho distinguished scholar md orator
throughout his speech the delivery of which occupied
irro hours commencing ut s. and euding at the ring
ing of tho last bell of St. Mchael's. Many an ami
mated eye in that crowd, which would under ordina-
ry circumstances, have dropped under the inhction
Of lecture sermon over twenty minutes in length,
still continued at tho close to gaze with admiration
upon the spectacle Of this noble triumph Of genius
and slOquonce ovor the hearts of the multitude, and
not solitary evidence could detect of woarneas or
uneasness in the movements Of any within my obser
vation Tho subdued stiffness and revsrentia feeling
which appeared to pOryadc the onro throng, inter-
ruptsd only by occasional bursts Of applause from
their midst, rs some e1qusitey rounded period, pow
erful climax or striking comparison, appealed to the
nobcs emotions of the heart, presented the most ex-
pressvo tribute that could be offered to the magic in
husnce of the wonderful gift with which nature has so
liboray endowed this eminent advocate Of Mount
Vernon and Washington.
The following evening, Wednesday, was assigned
to Mr.. Everctts Grafton on "Chsrity," and when
tho hour for opening the doors Of the Hall approached
the same enthusiasm which marked his first appear
ance again visible, and another mmonso eongre-
tion camc forth to greet the orntor Like the first
oraon, it was complete success. The grs's receipts
Of the first amounted to sl,9Ol-and of the second
lecture S736.
Mr.. Everett left our City on Thursday, to fulfil his
appoiutment for last evening in Columbia. Before
departing be visited our beautiful Orphan House in
company with several of the Commissioners and other
citizens and made short speech to tho children in
which he expressed his great qualification Mt tho state
of things existing in the Institution and assured hcm
that their privileges and opportunities were equal to
the best in the land.
The unitod prayer meetings at the Circular Church.
and various other locations in different portions Of
the City are still continued daily and attract large
congregations.
Tho Board of Trustees Of the Protestant Episcopal
Society for the advancement Of christianity in South
Carolina, held their regular Quarterly Meeting 5th
inst by a Resolution of the Board an adjourned
meeting has boon called for the 26th nst to consider
applications Of Churches for aid during the ensuing
year.
The Convention of Young Mons Christian Associa-
tons Of North America, meets to-day in this City.
Among the visitors expected several distinguished
orators and diIinOs whom our people will have an
opportunity Of hearing for the first time. Provision
has been mado for the comfortable accommodation
aad entertainment of Delegates, by the Association
Of this City Pref. Milton Taylor delivers the annual
address this evoning, and tomorrow evening il as.
signed to Rev. Dr. Thornwols Discourse, (the 9Th Of
The Series the Bble) ut tho Circular Church, on
the subject Of "The Bible at the Deathbod."