Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-05-19
The caldwell Monunent.

We copy from the Chapel Hill Gasette the address
If the committee charged with the erection Of this
nobe work, to the Alumni Association. The occa-
s;on of the Inauguration Of the Caldwell monu.
meut, will be highly interesting mol only to the
Alumni of the University, but to the friends of the
University generally The Gasstte says:
"The monument is, at present. in the process Of
obstruction and will be completed in day or two.
The site is in all respects, most fortunately chosen
+ Is the most elevated spot in the open area between
the College buildings and the village, is in direct
,n oith the front door of the centre Building few
fset northwest of the old poplar. 1t is merely
Contiguous to his avorite tree but almost directly
IN the path traversed during many years, in the
dsnce to the Old Chapel. No other situation could
sove been selected, which would have presented so
commanding view from the village and the Col
lege edihces.
uere never before in SO high state OF improve
ment.
,ropriate ceremonies in which the President and
pptber distinguished members of the Association
are expected to participate, promises to make the
occasion one of unusual interest," and presents very
alluring attractions to visitors"
The address of the Committee is as follows:
To the Alumni Of the
his now sixty years since the celebration of the
Get Commencement at this Institution. In 1898,
The number of graduates was seven; in 1858 1t will
ho ninety three The nun Der of Matriculates during
tho last IL years. exceeded that during the 43 years
preceding; and the Graduates Of this year are
more numerous than those from 1898 to 1912 in
elusive. The progress of the University in matters
more important, although not susceptible of an
exhibition so brief and striking as the above, is
marked and gratifying The present Senior Glass is
favoraby distinguished amongst its fellows for schol
arshp, propriety of department, and especially for
the manner in which it has exercised the preroga-
tive of its position in REFRESHING disorder and giving
good example.
We therefore address you for the purpose of sug-
costing that the coming Commencement affords
fit occasion for the Alumni and other friends of the
University to throng the groves of Chapel Hill, and
congratulate each other, face to face, upon its pros
peri,y and fair anticipations.
matter Of special interest in the proceedings of
the next anniversary will be the Inauguration of the
monument just raised to the memory of PRESIDENT
CALDWELL We hope that a large assemblage of his
pupils will be present at this ceremony. In day
when the causes of Literature and Internal Improve
nent flourish among US, it is due that the public
should commemorate the services of one devoted
to these interests under circumstances of adversely
and Encouragement. The obligations incurred by
his pupils still greater; their estimation of his
mind is higher; their sense of his high purpose,
bis ardor, his courage and purity,-impressed upon
them in early YOUTH is more tender and we are
sure that only some unusual engagement can pre-
vent any one of them from doing honor to the
memory of their venerable preceptor, by attend
ance upon the Commencement of 1853
VIM. H. BATTLE,
WIN: J: BINGHAM, Com.
DAVID L. SWAIN, J
Chapel Hill, May 14th. 1857.