The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-18
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commodations for the VISITORS but the citizens generally
to the and all the guests comforta
bly, disposed of for the night There considerable ri
yary among the citizens in extending this hospitality all
being anxious to accommodate Your reporter
taken of by Geo. W. Mcclellan, of the Franklin
Hotel who keeps most excellent house.
At half past nine O'Clock Friday mOrnng,in compliance
with invitation from the Trustees and Fa uty of Penn
syvana College the visited that institution oearn
ing. They formed a procession, preceded by the Blue
Band, and under the marshashpo of Geo. W. Herrng,s
proceeded the College. On arriving they formal
ly received by Hon Moses Mclean of the Board of
Trustees He remarked On behalf of the Board of Trus
tees and the Faculty of Pennsylvania College extend
ed warm welcome to the visitors to that seat OF learn
ing lie would not call it ancient for it was only inco
poratcd in 1885, yet its influence already deeply felt
in the pulpit at the bar and in all the professions. He
then referred to the results which would follow the con-
necton OF Gettysburg with Baltimore, and said that al
place to visit the city frequently, it would not,
perhaps, make acquaintance, more familiar
than existed many years ago. When Baltimore
was assaed during the last many Of the wives and
daughters Of that day to Gettysburg for security
while the prime manhood of Adams County sh uldered
their muskets and marched to the defence Of Baltimore
Some of them that went returned but found hosp
table there. He rejoiced the consummaton
of this link of communications and he appreciated the
great benefits which would result from it. that
nifty. The occasion well worthy Of commemOra-
ton and afforded him much pleasure to welcome the ct
zens of Baltimore.
Hon VIM II. Travers responded to this Speech in be
half of the guests, by saying The completion of the
work which is this day celebrated is of much moment
1t was the connecting link which would carry the fruitful
products of this rich country to the banks of the Paapsco
ana greater than TINS II was another cham to wed the
people OF two sister States closer together Commercial
ties would set at defiance the ntrgues of demagogues and
the plans of politicians The gentleman who had wei
coined the BatimOreanS had pleased speak of
influences which the college had, and exerting He
could bear witness to the truth of the remark He had
met its alumni at the bar and in the halls of Legislation
and he could the trustees and faculty. that theyhad
reflected credit the Institution. On the part of the
citizens he thanked them for the generous hospitality
which had been extended to them
Judge Lee called for and responded by remarkng:
When he lqeoa the beautiful fields and numerous evi
dences OF prosperity which greeted eyes a
standing where he was he reminded the strength
of this happy land did not exist in bands of iron and steel
but in the virtue and intelligence Of the people This
of the nurseries Of goodness and greatness which
the pride and boast of our country. He would
the young who will leave these walls for the
tive duties OF life against the Seducing influence of poll
tics. lie would advise them to their talents into
different channel His fellow citizens had raised him
would have had better order in the city, but to of
different class Still he detesed politics trade and
he hoped the youth would resolve to eschew it,
Go FORTH said he, with God for your guide and armed
with the principles which here ncucaed and
your life will be of credit to yourself honor to your
country, and benefit to humanity And at the evening
Of life, when your head is pillowed for the last
time you the dark house, you will revert Ia
your college days with the sweetest emembrances and
look upon the principles and precepts here ncucated
the germs of your fruitful career
Dr. Baugher, President Of the faculty, then extended
invitation to the company visit the different parts
of the College buildings, remarkng that they had no de
lcious wines of old vintage to offer but all could bt
supplied with hoc the students had plentiful sup
p v of hic, hO'c, hOc.
Rev Dir. Morris and Beale Richardson, Esq of this
city made short speeches. the latter gentlemans full
of humor and good feeling.
At half past twelve o'clock the company left carrying
with them the good wishes of the citizens and leaving be
hind their heartfelt thanks for the unbOunded hospitality
which they received.