Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-08-17
lfn.n che a. eUIsa Irse Issue,
Commencement Day az Texas Military Inz,.-
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We had tho pleasure Of being present az IN,
commencement Exercises ot this Institution Fri
Il day last, and would give to our readers q tran
; script OF whatwo saw.
Al an early hour, the people began % gather
from AL quarters As far as tho gyc could &C..
over the pIaries, horsrmun and carriages wendel
their way 10 that beautiful summit, which th,
. Cadets hayo named "Aiars l!ill,"
The exercises wero announced for II A. ~, but
long before that hour, tho s.opns hiil aud groves
around the cainpus, were covered with horses and
vehicles, aud the people swasmod in igoa every
direction.
p The seats were arranged before tho rostrum,
while behind Il waved, IN graceful folds, ono 0I
the most elegant silken flags.
drum ratties, the buglo blasts, and the ca
dete, In their simply elegant uniform, are march
cd to the iTout seats, the Literary Society known
by its badge, taking their right.
| Two addresses and humorous essay, with
well chosen and appropriate music between, re-
presented the BacOnian Society. Tasteful badges,
Tosettes Ui blue ribbons, adorned the lett breast
oi each member ol the order. We should like TO
speak of these addresses, but time aud want OF
space forbid more than II mere glance.
Cadet Iaryer, of Corpus Christi, opened with
u manly speech upon "Sell-Mado Men" Ills
line martial bearing, tall and elegant form, took
the ladies, aud all gave him II hearty cheering as
he retired from the stand. Music "Nupole0a 5
| GTand March"
Cadet Bryan, Of BTu2oria, followed in patriot.
| ie and energetic speech upon Our Relations 10
other Governments. lighly yalaing tho Union
he still showed his State rights training; and
with little streak Of liibustersin, he adyuultei
IN open, independent, bat strictly honorable
policy. There was deep thought on that brow,
and high promise ior the future. Music, "Hail
Columbia "
Cadet Wood, Of Montgomery county, closed the
exercises OF the Society with u h!gliy humorous
description OF college examinations, Al hearts
responded to his picture and shared, with thun-
derlng applause, his stricturc5 and ludicFuus
scenes. Ills deep bushes and good natured
tacc, reaped ior Linn due share Of shc luurels ol
the morning.
Before tue regular Senior exercises, the Super
intendent, Col. FoyShey, introduced Cadet
BrownsOn, Il Sophomore student, bespua6ing iur
him ana his young muse, close, but indulgenJ
ear, lest eouc o'f his rcTYisals- from tho a,ases
might 10 uuheard. Lille ut the In5titute, - was
his theme, and well did he portray IL, in notri-
cal essay Of nearly all kinds OF verse. Some Of
his PAROLES were very amusing, while other
Parts, intended rs mere burleSques, rose above
The ordinary level Of grand poetry.
We can scarcely estimate It's merit from
single hearing Nery well pronounced, howeycr)
but should Ike to See printed, If 1t would NOT
start the vanity Of the young cadet. Take it all
IA ai3 Az N"o WY blItiNCN Nhu NlltJs atA htlNS
much merriment. Music, Jenny Lind Polka"
After an interuissiou OF ~ minutes, the
Senior aidrees2s l,erc prondunced. gpe cie,s bad
Two graduates oub OF UilV UwgIyU, who were stated
to have composed It in the bsgnning Of the 30
ph1mOre year. These two were products of the
lnstitute, having entered when the school first
opened at Rutersyille.
The first address was by j. |. Nunner, Of Vic.
toria, cadet captain, we understand the first
officer Of the corps. His theme was tho duty
OF the United States Government"
1t betrayed mature reelection on the value of
the Uniun-the power OF the great Union for
good to mankind, and the disastrous loss oil pres.
tige among the nations oi the earth, should the
Union bo lost. lie eudcayored to show how Il
cautious aud limited exercise Of tho powers OF
the general Government ug to domestic matters.
leaving everything possible, to State option and
management, wouiu heal dissensions, 0nd cement
the Union, while II vigorous exercise Of her
foreign policy, in maintaining an armed neutrali-
ty, would impress the value of civil liberty upon
the mind OF the world.
Mr. Nuner's speech was followed by mo-
mcnt's pause with his salutatory-I tasteful
compliment to his Alma Mater, and advice to All
his listeners TO give it courage and PATRONAGE
Music, Yankee Doodle"
Tho second Senior address was from Lieut.. L.
d. Russell, son OF the President of the Board
(Both these Seniors are natives of Ioxas,) His
subject WAS 'Ihe Power and Progress Of the
Human Mind" Its whole treatment was mark
ed by energy Of thought and activity of fancy
Some OF his TROPICS and comparisons were highly
ornate and elegant. The spirit oil excelsior pre-
vailed, and his delivery WAS animated and iu,
preseiye.
His valodictory, which followed and closed the
exercises was pathetic and tasteful, giving ut
terance to that deep feeling Of attachment which
binds students to each other to their professors,
tn fbn al, ,uS nd nf thpir
student life Muaic, ''Marseillaise LYNN
Such efforts tro,n graduates, scarcely 70 years
of age, speak well for the intellectual culture,
under this vigorous military discipline, and do
honor at the same time, to the Institution and
the talents OF the teachers. II
CoNFERRING DEGREEs.
This ceremony was preceded by short address
of the superintendent, Col. Forshey, to the gra
duates. Each was then called up in Latin, before
him, and the formula was pronounced, in clear
and distinct voice, creating each Bachelor OF
Arts. by authority OF law.
The diplomas great sheets of parchment, ap-
parently covered with designs and Latin, and
with streaming blue ribbons, were the laurels |
won by the young aspirants in their years of
labor And eagerly did they grasp the iiguEativo
ohaplets. Gracefully may they wear them.
DINNER
An intermission of two hours gave an opportu-
nifty for the demonstration of the hospitality ior
which the place is noted, while the audience
was dined. Some accepted the invitation of the
while others went with the Rev.
Ii. S. Thrail 10 his bounteous table at the Female
Seminary. Both tables were spread for guests,
but by far the greater number accepted the in
yitation of Capt. Russell, Steward Of the Insti
tute. Where, we ask, out of Texas, does the .
hospitality about college extend to the dining /
of the multitude who attend the commencement.
And vet we learn that it is done here habitually.
INSPECTION.
In the afternoon the inspection Of arms, "a |
short driIl with the exactness OF machinery in
motion) and thorough inspection OF quarters,
preceded the literary exercises. At the invitation
of Col. Forshey lin full dress) accompanied by
the adjudant, members of the board, ladies aud
strangers, the cadets rooms were inspected. The
nirv clean rnnns "a ther naked of furniture, the