The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-18

4. History, Political Economy and constitutional
Law.
g. Mathematics.
g. Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.
The Professor OF Greek will teach German, ana
the Professor Of Latin viii teach French, Spanish
The Rev. R. W. Barnwell, of South Carolina, was
elected President, in place of Mr.. Ewel who 70
signed the position. Mr.. Edward Taaferro, of Glou-
cester va was elected Professor Of Latin and Lata
literature .-..--
COMMENCEMENT OF TIE VIRGINIA MILITARY m
The public exercises in connection with the Com
mencemeut of this popular institution were opened
in the Presbyterian church In Monmond, va, On
ESQ.,, who delivered the annual address before the
Society Of Alumni. The address OF Mr.. Garland. the
Lexington Gazette Says, was fine EFFORT, OF very
bold and able discussion, which went to prove the
superiority as means Of mental Development, Of
the study of moral and intellectual philosophy, in
Guiding the philosophy of Language, over the study
Of the physical Sciences and especially over thas OF
The regular graduating exercises took place in the
Presbyterian church, the morning of the 5th DO.
fore large and attentive audience.
At the close of the valedictory, Maj. Preston an
nounced that Cadets M. B. Hardin, L. w. Read, and
L. l.. Marks, had been reported by the Board Of
Visitors and Faculty Of the Institute to the Execu
tive Of Virginia as tho three most dist nguished
members of their GLASS;
Maj. Preston then delivered diplomas to tho fol-
lowing cadets:-
andria; L. L. Marks, Of Petersburg; J. F. NeG. q
Shenandoah N. G. Wilson, of Rockbridge; W.. e.
Curshaw, of jefferson; G. e. Tayloe, Ct Roanoke;
J. M Kinoheloe, Of Faaquier; a. B. Meade, q
monds, of Alexandria; 7. 8. Taylor, Of Franklin;
D. w. Floweree, of Fauquier; I. l.. Pitts, of Rich
mond; J. Armistead, Of Elizabeth City; J. B. Ter.
rill, of Bath; s. Wilson, of Surry; h. L. Norfeet,
of NansemOnd; j. Breckenridge OF BOtefOurt.
The Adjutant General of the State, Gen. VIM. 81.
Richardson, the part Of the Board Of Visitors ad
dressed the graduating class in short but happily
conceived speech, in which he remarked that during
the seventeen years in which he had been officially
connected with the institute, he had never known
an instance in which her diplomas had been disre-
garded, and he had no fears that the members Of
this class would bring dscredit upon that diploma.
The Hon. Wiloughby Newton, of Westmoreland,
addressed the literary societies of the institute His
subject was Virginia-her past, present and future
At night the usual brilliant display of fireworks
ON the institute hill, aud the customary ball. closed
the celebration.
THE VIRGINIA MEDICAL COLLEGE.
The Board OF Visiters Of the Virginia Medical
College have elected DR.. James B. Macaw to the
chair of chemistry and pharmacy, in the Virginia
Medical College.
rHH UNION FEMALE COLLEGE, RICHMOND, VA.
This collegiate institute is located on Union Hill
RlCuWOuQ, anu u COUuuCttu ny rev. hODefb r.
Stubs and Rev. s. r. Trawick, with suitable and
professed assistants. male and female in the various
educational departments The pupils during the
past collegiate year numbered ITO, being chiefly
from this city and the county of Henrico
Last Monday the examination Of the pupils was
begun, and on Wednesday evening" 14th inst, the
commencement exercises took place at Union Sta
ton NJ. L. Church. The church was crowded on this
interesting occasion. when all the pupils were
sembled, and their relatives, friends and the well
wishers of education, looked on with pleasure
The proceedings commenced with a prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Willis, after which an excellent piece Of
music ('Land of Beauty') was given.
The compositions of the senior class were read;
to whom were awarded the diplomas by Professor
Stubbs
The first composition was entitled, "virtue always
ensures Happiness" by Miss Octavia A. Atkinson
and was read by Rev. Mr. Willis.
Appropriate music interyened between the read
ing of each composition.
The second essay was on 1.-THE Tolls and Rewards
Of Literature" by Miss Mary c. Hughes. Read by
Rev. Mr.. Duncan.
The third on "Home and Home Influence by
Miss Julia N. McCoull. Read by Rev. Mr.. Willis.
The fourth, Gan Allegory" by Miss Mary Lizzie
Stubs Read by Rev. Mr.. Duncan.
Diplomas were then presented TO the above young
ladies Of the graduating class, and the proceedings
closed with piece oil music, entitled "Look Aoft,"
and with remarks from Professor Stubbs relative to
the Union Female Collegiate Institute and bene-
diction by Rev. Mr. Duncan.
Last evening, also, the young ladies assembled at
the Union church, with a numerous attendance Of
friends and citizens, to hear literary address to the
fair young students from the Rev. j. A. Duncan Of
this city. 1t was most mastery instructive and
entertaining discourse, and witha very comprc-
hensible so that the old, who were delighted with
Mr.. Duncans remarks, and the young, who easily
understood him, could not fail to be improved
thereby.
After the address very elegant copies of the Holy
Bible, siaunch supporter amid world Of troubles.
were presented 10 the senior class, consisting Of
Misses Octayia A. Atkinson. Mary g. Hughes, Julia
n. McCoull, Mary and Lizzie Stubs.
The collegiate year for the resumption Of studies
CO mmences on the 10th OF next September.
PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY.
This Institution, located at Liberty Va, held its
commencement ON the Gath ult Rev. j. ID. Mitchell,
DID,, is President. and il Is under the patronage OF
the United Synod.
WASHINGTON COLLEGE, LsxrN6roS, VAGINA.
The commencement occurred on the LIST inst.
Eleven young men graduated. The Professorhip ID
Latin made vacant by the deeease OF Professor Fish
bum. was Tiled by the appointment OF Mr. Carter =.
Harris, principal OF New London Academy, CAMP
bell county, Virginia.
wAsHIEoTos COLLEGE.
The Commencement exercises of Washington Col
lepe, says the Richmond Wing, took place in the
Presbyterian church ON Thursday morning. July /,
at 10 o'clock.
The exercises were opened with an appropriate
prayer and reading Of the Scriptures by the Rev. T.
V. Moore, ID. d., Of Richmond city.
Members of the Graduating Class delivered the
usual addresses.
Tbs Is one among the most credilable exhibitions
that Washington College has ever made. The
speeches were all well received by refined and in
teligent audience, and both In matter and manner
would have reflected high credit men Of ripper
judgment and longer experience than those YOUTH
ful aspirants for scholastic distinction could boast
The gold medals were awarded In the following
manner:-Thc frst valued at $40 TO James n.
Figgat; the second, valued at $50. to n. A. White
and the third valued at $40, to II. r. Morrison.
The degree of Master Of Arts was conferred upon
the following named gentlemcn:-E. p. Arnold, Of
Rockbndge; VIM y. Cooke, Of Cumberland; Y. j.
Fulton, OF Brownburc: Greenlee Davidson. of exina-
ton; ID. II. Massie, OF Albemarle, and III. M. White,
Of Lexington.
The exercises passed OF TO the satisfaction Of all
the friends OF the institution who were present, CIV
ing fresh evidence of the high character Of the school
and renewed encouragement TO its officers and teach