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taste. we had Il hrSt-rate DINNER, TO which
all hands, even the most flstidious, did am
pie justice. The examination Was again re-
sumed, with growing interest. The classes
examined this afternoon exhibited talents
destined to figure high up in the literary world
The examination being over, the audience
dispersed only to rc-assenblc at night to hear
the speaking, Notwithstanding the rain, it
was soon perceived tho orators would be hon
orcd with q respectable auditory. Green
Vile, Spartanburg, Pickcns and Anderson
were represented; and the candidates were
there, and no doubt some of them were put
to the blush ut listening to the talents mani
Tested in the original productions of those
young mcm. which far surpass that Of many
who arc aspiring to Il seat in the Legislative
halls. The defamation was admirable
There were nine original speeches, but wc
will refrain from giving anything likca syn
opsis of each, from the conviction that VIC are
incompetent to the task. We will merely
glance over their names and subjects. with an
occasional remark.
The first original was delivered on We'd
ncsday evening by j. d. Crcswcll, in consc-
quencc of having to leave. His subject was
'thc Seasons" lie made very pretty
speech, and delivered it we'll he beautifully
portrayed the seasons in all their beauty and
grandeur as they succeed each other. that all
these changes contribute to the happiness of
man.
On Thursday night the first original was
by NJ. Duncan, on "Intcmpcrance." In n
most vivid manner he portrayed the evils of
this vice, and concluded there was but one
| remedy, and that was total abstinence. lie
was succeeded by A. p. Nicholson on "Our
Country" This was spirited speech, deliv-
cred with animation. Although VIC could
not exactly subscribe to all his sentiments,
we venture to augur that lie will mako his
mark some day and if he should ever reach
the city Of Washington, wo! to the Aboli-
tioniSts. He was followed by j. Ferguson in
very pretty speech, wcii delivered. on "rho
Power of Habit" d. IL. Russell succeeded
him on "Public Opinion" 1t is evident that
the speaker has not only n good knowledge of
| the classics and ancient history, but also of
! human nature. j. NJ. Robinson was next an
nounccd whose subject was 1.-The Stability
of Character" The carnestness with which
| he portrayed the Importance of wcll-rcguat-
cd habits, frmncss and perseverance WAS
! suihclent guarantee to his friends that he is
n reed that will not be shaken by every wind
S. a. Wakefield then, in very eloquent strains,
| portrayed Tho Slandercr" in his true colors
leaving the audience with the impression. of
all the vices slander is one of the deepest die.
| w. a. Woodruff rivctod the attention of the
audience i'll a learned, practical and elegant
dissertation on" Perseverance" His thoughts
were happily conceived, and delivered i'll q
manner that proved that he had far advanced
in the art of clocution. The next and last
address was delivered by w. c. Smith, on
'Flattcry." Here WAS combination of ell
oqucncc instruction and pathos. We trust
his hearers not only admired his cloquence,
hut that his argument, as derived from Holy
Writ, made lasting impression on their
! hearts and conscienccs.
u. G. pulliam, Esq, of Pickcns C. H.,
having been invited to address the school,
made his appearance and enchanted the au-
dience for thirty min tcs in an eloquent od-
dress. Although quite young man, he ex-
hibts rare talents as an orator, and is dostin-
cd to occupy a high position at the Bar. His
! counsel to the young men was Wholesome; cl-
oqucntly admonishing them to let their aspir-
ations be upward and onward that although
they may not shine as bright in the galaxy
of fame as some others, yet they may be great
and good in their day and generation
The exercises were then closed. it being
twelve o'clock, when tho crowd dispersed,
and hicd away to pass the residue ofthc night
in the various hHbiations of this hospitablc
| community.