The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19
For the Democrat
DAVIDSON COLLEGE.

! MR EDrToR-A brief account of the CommenoeDcn
Exercises at Davidson College last week may be inter
estng to the readers of the Democrat in general and
more especially those of that number who par
tculary interested in the welfare of the Institution
On Tuesday evening the 18th, large number of per-
sons began to assemble from all portions of this State
and adjacent 1t had already been proclaimed
abroad that the learned and taleRted of the Land would
be present to add interest the literary festivities
the occasion. At 81 o'clock large and intelligent au-
dlence assembled at the College Chapel and en-
ertained for than hour by learned discourse
delivered before the Gradu lting Class by the Rev. Dr.
Dabney of Virginia. His subject taken from Prov
18th chap I'd But with the Iowly is wisdom. .
1t Is unnecessary for to dwell at length upon the
merits of this Sermon because the theological attain
ments and abilities of this gentlemen are known to all
But must say that | never have heard an address
more repete with good advice to those to when par
| ticuar it addressed. And do not say all when
that DR.. Dabney has not superior practical
because his other excellent qualities stand forth
! in bright character.
! Wednesday was devoted to the exercise of the two
Literary Societies of the College. At 10 O'Clock an
audience much increased since the preceding evening
assembled in the College Chapel to hear the annyer-
sary exercises of the Philanthropic Society. MIR Bur-
well, of Charlotte, delivered the Valedctory address in
behalf of those of the Graduating class belonging
his Society and Mr. Anderson, of Spartanburg S. c.,
responded who the close of his response
the Society Diplomas. Mr. Burwells Valedctory was
full of kind advice the members of his Society. He
seemed perfectly conscious of the responsibility resting
upon him in the performance of the duty which he had
undertaken, and performed that duty with and
discretion
After short the students and audience were
again assembled to attend the delivery of the Annual
Grafton before the two Literary Societies, by William
Eaton, Esq, of Warrenton. This address of if-
ferent order from anything of the kind have ever
heard; but must say that heard better ad-
dress-one better suited to the occasion and preg
nant with wise counsel to the young of the rising
generation.
About O'Clock, P. NJ, of the same day, the Chapel
again filled to overfowing; when the attention of
the audience was for short time, called Faiedic
tory to the members of the Eumenean Society," by j. P
Graham, of Rowan county; at the close of which, Mr.
Stringfellow of Chester District S. c., proceeded to
respond and present the Society Diplomas am COM
PEELED say when look the merits of these speech
e that they reflect honor uron these gentlemen and
upon their Society. The Rev. A A. James, of S. c.,
the close of these speeches delivered neat and ap-
proprate address before the members of the Society
On Wednesday evening the chapel was crowded with
the fair and beautiful of the land, including "Young
America" In commenting upon this portion of the
Commencement Exercise must confess that there was
more to be than heard. But "honor to whom
honor is DUE must remark that Mr. Hatrck of Gull
ford county, n. c. and Mr. DicEey, of Brady Ark de-
serve honor for the earnest manner in which they
riveted the attention of the audience that evening.
On Thursday, the Commencement day, at early
hour, the Alumni Association met, and was addressed
at length by j Chambers: Esq. of S. G.
At the hour Of ten the exercises of Graduating Glass
commenced. The Latin Salutatory by Mr. A Burwell,
of Charlotte, and the Philosophical Grafton b, E
Scales, of Rockingham together with other speeches.
seemed to have been prepared with much display
ing energy and perspcuty OF in their composition
The President of the College then awarded diplomas
and conferred the Degree of A. D. upon the following
thirteen young gentlemen.
A. Burwell, Charlotte N. c.; R. B. Gadde, Arson
co.. n. c.; p. Graham Rowan o. n c.; J. Kennedy
redell CO.. N. c.. W. S. Lacy Davidson College, n. c..
J. b. Lowrc, Charlotte, n c. J. D. McIver Moore
n. G.; A. S. MCLAUGHLIN, Cumberland CO., N c. J. n.
Mcpherson. Miss, J. NJ P. Otis, Chester S. c.. w. B
Thompson, Chester s. c.. f. NJ. Scales, Rockingham
n. Co. j. F. Watson, forkville, S. c.
The Degree of A N. conferred by the Senatus
Academcus upon several gentlemen, the names of whom
recall. After the close Of these exercises
the Valedictory addresses delivered by r. B.
Gaddie, of Arson county. The President them in
few appropriate words, proceeded to dismiss the
bcrs of the Graduating class, go forth and mngle in
the busy and bustng of life. Thus has closed
another collegiate year at Davidson College.
ALUMNUS.