Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-07-13

District of North Carolina the head Of political
party tells his underlngs to discard argument and
resort hickory sticks to influence and secure their
elections. b.
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COMMENCEMENT OF R. N. COLLEGE, va.
MEssRs. EDrroRs: Having just attended the COM
mencement Of the above institution, have concluded
to give you short account of the sayings and dongs
of that highly interesting occasion. Tuesday, the
21st of June the day appointed for the celebra
ton by the Alumni Of the completion Of the endow
ment of the College The worthy sons of the
institution assembled from the North and the South
the East and the West In the venerable halls and
classic groves of their honored mother. He who
had been long years away, whose head had already
begun to silver in the conflicts Of life, could not
restrain the falling tear when the recolectons OF
by-gone days came crowding upon his memory.
But when be contrasted the past struggles of his
alma mater with her present condition, when he
remembered that the dark clouds which had so long
enveloped her at last penetrated by the cheer
ing rays of prosperity, his becoming sadness was
changed into rejoicing. Wrought upon by the feel
ngs which every circumstance of the present. every
Renaissance of the past conspired to produce, he
might we'll exclaim the language ofthe orator ofthe
day, alma Mater, hail! Hail. Fratres Alumni"
The time of your fear is past. Welcome this day
SS.'A'Io0
and happy hearts only be seen and felt Fair moth
err continue thy fostering of tender youth, draw
out his faculties polish his mind and, as ever, adorn
his character with the high principles of honor and
truth. And, brothers Alumni, let US carry new
courage from the festivities of this occasion. Let
that ardor for the cause of learning which has here
been rekindled burn on and ever Let error and
vice and corruption be combatted with steader
nerve and with truer devotion let all our energies
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and truth.
Professor Warren Dupree, of South Carolina, de-
livered the address. His subject was the Triumph
of Christian Education" The exordium was the
most eloquent and appropriate to which we remem-
Der ever to have listened But unfortunately, just
as the speaker reached his subject shower of rain
began to fall, and the vast audience were compelled
to repair from the arbor, which had been prepared,
to the chapel After all was again silent the orator
resumed The two great distinctive features of the
inner man-hs mental and moral nature-were
clearly exhibited The ruinous effects of cultlvat-
ing the intellectual and neglectng the moral part
were proven by argument and illustration The
conclusion that the Bible containing the founda-
ton of moral truth and philosophy, should be
prominent text book in educating the young, was
drawn with convincing effect The concluding part
of Professor DIS address contained succinct his
tory oc the institution from its inception down to
late period Among many interesting facts he stated
that of all the graduates of the College who have
died, mot one fills drunkards grave" May this
ever be said of the Alumni of Randolph Macon!
The Rev. DR.. H. n MTyeire, of Nashville, Ten
n, SEE, next appeared the stage, and in connec-
ton with other remarks stated that he had received
a poem written by the Rev. Jos. B. Russell, of
Georgia and had been requested by the writer to
read it at that time But said the Doctor humor-
ously, 81 can't read my oon poetry" Rev. j. F.
-lo l. &c ~ &oel-
cessful manner, and the poem proved valuable
contribution to the interest of the occasion, and
| worthy tribute of Mr.. R. to his alma mater. After
the transaction of some business interesting to the
Alumni only, sumptuous feast was partaken Of, to
which ample justice was done. This over, the
| Society again assembled in the Chapel. l wish,
Messrs. Editors, could give you just account Of
this meeting. Numerous toasts were read, and re-
sponded to most fecitously. Long will this time Of
sage remark, of spicy sayings and mirth provoking
wit be remembered by both participants and hearers.
At night the F. L. Society held its annual meeting
publicly, over which the Rev. j. A. Duncan presid-
ed. Mr.. d. made speech rich in anecdote, full Of
thought and Astounding in good advice. The re-
naming exercises highly credtable; the night
following the W. L. Society also held its annual
meeting The president Rev. Mr.. Cranberry, from
some cause was not present. His place was sup
piled by Mr.. O'Hanlon, of North Carolina This
likewise interesting time. On Wednesday
| forenoon the Literary Societies were addressed by
j. P. Jordan, ESQ.,, Of North Carolina. Mr. Us
address was well written, and fully sustained his
reputation. President E. E. Parham of Warrenton,
N c., then delivered the annual Grafton before the
Society of Alumni which was an eloquent and
chaste production. The subject, Labor not genius
essential to success" was well treated. We hope
Mr. P will comply with request to have his address
published The remaining time of commencement
occupied by the graduating class. The speeches.
as a whole. were equal to any We ever heard on a
similar OCCASION The length Of the programme
containing the names of nineteen young gentlemen
and their subjects, prevents our giving it. There
were twenty graduates in all. Messrs. F. X Miller
of Kinston; Jno. W. Heartsfeld, of Wake; Thos
j. OVERLY, of Granville; Jno L. Chamberlain. Of
Camden, and VIM. S. Davis, of Warren, who deliv
cred the valedictory, are from North-Carolina. DR.
MTyeire delivered the baca' aureate address. Oul
space does not allow our giving a synopsis of his
remarks Suffice it to say, that they were pithy
pleasant, appropriate and entirely worthy of thu
distinguished gentleman. After concluding, tho
Doctor read the parting words of President Smith
to the class. These were mingled with the kline
advice of friend and father It was regretted tina
sickness prevented the President from appearing il
person at this interesting period of the exercises
But the greatest regret to all was caused by tn,
resignation of Prof j. c. Wills of the chair o
Mathematics. lie leaves to take Professorship il
the Southern University, Alabama. The student
paid him just tribute in the presentation of fin
silver pitcher and pair of goblets In response Il
the neat and appropriate farewell address of H. B
Cowles, jr., made in behalf of the students, Prof
W. was truly touching. He carries with him tn
kind wishes Of all, especially of his former pupils
His place will be supplied by Prof Masse Of tn
University of Virginia
Such was the last commencement Of Randolph
Macon College, made peculiarly interesting by tn
reunion of the Alumni scattered as many of ther
were throughout the distant South and West
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is THERE A SCHOOLMASTER AMONG USP
| We ask this Question with an earnest interest an