Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-07-08
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cises Of Commencement-dav, at Georgetown Col
lege. The very creditable manner I'm which every
thing was conducted, and the general satisfaction
evinced by the large and fashionable audience
that graced the occasion, seem to call for more
detailed account Of what occurred
"The Division of Poland, )" by Samuel A. Rob
inson, was the first Of the speeches The wrongs
OF that down-trodden country were skilfuly pic
tured, and the speakers manner was easy and
graceful
He was followed by Theodore J. Dimtry in
poem entitled "De Solo," the composition, as
we'll as the delivery Of which, gave evidence of
q high degree of talent
Caleb c. Magruder next addressed the auditory
on American Arts and Sciences" He narrated
our national progress in all the useful pursuits OF
life, and contended that IL was rather in the
continued march Of the intellect than in the ac-
QUESTIONS of war and conquest that the future
consist.
Henry w. Clagett then recited "Jeptha,s
Daughter, t" piece of considerable merit
on Msiiona eenEtay' but well written essay
Edward WOotton, attracted much admiration
from the Older portion Of his hearers.
Pancratius," poem written and spoken by
Joseph p. Orms, ELECTED repeated bursts of ap-
plause. Mr.. Orme's delivery was full of warmth,
and showed that ne fully entered into the spirit
of his subject.
Memory" closing with an appropriate and
touching allusion to the death Of Rev George
Fenwick, late professor at the College
p The Poetry Of Life was depicted by Chas.
IL. Kenny, and gave abundant proof of the depth
and originality of the speakers mind
"a metrical description Of the Storming Of
stony Point," by the same author, was spoken by
Master John F. Marion. The piece was very well
adapted for defamation, and the young orator
did full justice to the vivid passages with which
1t abounded This young gentleman was perhaps
him. Nf''"
The Press was the subject chosen by C.
J. O'Flynn, and proved in his hands a fruitful
and interesting topic. He began by showing the
gigantic increase within the last century of the
power and influence of the press; portrayed what
II might become, If purged from its faults, and
pointed out its many uses-among others, that
very material one of enabling us busy Americans
TO select and court our wives BY advertising, dis
Pensing altogether with the g looks and signs,
happy manner in which the speaker dealt with
this point seemed by the way, to tickle the fancy
of the fair portion of his hearers whose smiles
and blushes ilumined the whole hall
1.-The Battle Of ClOntarf'' was well described in
verse by James F. Mclaughlin.
socialism, was ably handled by Beverly C.
Kennedy, and was one Of the best written ESSAYS
presented. Mr.. kennedy's bearing and delivery
was all that could be wished.
The last ofthe orations was the "Death of Hip,
Politus, }" 10y James F Hoban. His defamation
was excellent and the composition of the niece
evinced considerable talent
brief but feeling Valedictory, by Nicholas
. Hin, closed this portion of the ceremonies.
The degrees were Immediately afteward, con.
ferred (as detailed in yesterdays Star. and the
medals and premiums presented to the meritori-
Gus.
Ate, After the distribution had ended, President
Mcguire addressed the audience in some short
ana p1qudnt remarks He said that the speeches
were with the exception Of Master Marion's 81 the
unaided efforts Of those who spoke them, and
that they might serve as a fair index Of the edu.
cation and sentiments impaired to the students
Of the College-that he was now, he might saw
making his own valedictory, his term Of office
expiring with the present scholastic year-that
he felt especially proud of the present graduating
class, first on account Of its own intrinsic merits
and also because 1t was probably the last class
on on which ne should ever confer degree, and
therefore he looked upon it as the mother regards
her youngest child. He announced that studies
would be resumed on the first Monday of Sep
tember, under the auspices, perhaps, of new
President, but yet with the general character of
the institution unchanged, and concluded by
wishing that the kind audience before him
might often on such occasions, within those ven
cradle walls, enjoy what one OF the speakers
justly termed the 90 Poetry of Life,
The exercises having thus closed about half
past three, the newly. fedged A. b IS and A. Is
received the congratulations Of their friends and
the throng gradually dispersed.
Inc grand annual m-etin. Of the Phiodemc
Society Of the College shortly afterwards took
place. and the students partook Of a rich and
They are now departing in joyful mood from
the District 10y every conveyance for their various
ana lar distant homes.
CENrkK MARKKr-The market was well sup
Piled this morning, and business was lively.
The vegetable stands were surrounded at an early
hour by purchasers anxious to OBJ: ain their sup
plies and depart early The Yangways Were
crowded at times, but little difficulty attended
the regular business OF the day. The prices diff
fer but little from those quoted in the Star OF Sat
urday last,
FERROUS ACADEMIA young man named
Fritz, residing In Batess alley, between SIKH
and Seventh and Il and streets, fred a musket
In the alley last night, the musket bursted and
completely severed Fritzs left arm above the
wrist surgical assistance was obtained soon
as possible, and the sufferer made as comfortable
as possible.
The Edward Everett Association celebrate
their anniversary at Cochran's Hall, tonight.
WATCH RKruRNs.-John Sullivan, disorderly
In the streets in the cells and before the Justice
was fned $40 and costs Being unable to s'post
up,' ne was sent to Queenstown t. work for the
Corporation for ninety days.
and IePInc and d. az out miserable existence, un-
htted for the enjoy ments, and even ordinary pur-
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y,
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