The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-11-16


WILLIAM ROBINSON WHIrrIyGHAM,
Bishop of Maryland.
JOHN B. KERPOoT,
Rector of the College of St. James.
c. f. SwoPE,
WIN. G. HARRISON,
}. MASON CAMPBELL,
F. ". BRUNE, JR., Trustees.
J. G. WYMAN,
]. C. PAssMORE,
GEO, W. COABLAY,
After the reading of the above, the Bishop seeing
that the stone was duly laid approached and struck
it three times with a hammer saving, "Tn the
name Of the Father, and Of the Son, and of the
Holy Ghost Amen! | lay the corner stone o
this building, to be part of the edfce of the Col
lege of st. James, to be known by the name o
Kemp Hall, and used in the purposes and business
Of the College, for the training of youth in liberia
arts and studies, and holy discipline in order tt
the service Of Almighty God, in the Holy Catholic
and Apostolic Church, in the doctrine ministry
liturgy, rites and usages Of the Protestant Eps
copal Church, in these United States of America,
&c.
After the solemnization of the laying Of tn
stone, the choir engaged in singing.
The Bishop then asked if any person had any re
said he had looked for a word OF encouragement o
this OCCASION but he thought it must have been be
cause their brother, the Rector of the College, ha
given them so full. so complete, and such heart
stirring account Of the enterprise, that no cam
forward: vet still he hoped the occasion would no
pass off with an address from one only They wer
all one in Christi they we're there as members Of hi
body, and they were all gathered together trustin!
in the accomplishment of His promise to be alwav
with those who work for Him The work they wer
now inaugurating would be looked to in comm!
time, and what they were now putting down into
genial soil, he hoped would be productive of fruit
vastly abundant to the welfare Of humanity, tn
cause of God, and the good of the Church. 1t wa
the work of God itself that had called them there
Here they were putting forth germs to bios
som and bear fruit, and multiply through
eternity. The union OF man, the denizen o
time, with God the sovereign Of eternity, could bC
approached onvbv the medium of his perfection
and such an end they contemplated in the humble
edihce about to be erected; and notwithstand
ing that only a handful of men were undertaking
the work of rearing this structure, they trusted
in their own might but in the power OF Almighty
God They did it not on their own dependence
but on Gods revelation of himself in Christ as mem
bers of the Christian Church, calling them to wOrl
for him. Christ himself guiding them. For the &C
complishment Of this purpose, they put that stOn
there, the first of building in which Chrst's nam
should be exalted. In the power of Christ the,
laid the corner stone of the College of St. James,
The farmer, the merchant, the tradesman, the ar
tst, the lawyer the physician, and most importan
of ALL the minister Of Gods holy Word each in tax
ing his place in human society, was called t.
glO"ifv God in their various pursuits of life. II
looked for difficulties and obstacles, but if the
did come, they would confide in Him before whom
difficulties and obstacles are unknown.
The Bishop made very eloquent and able ad
dress, on the conclusion Of which the choir again
engaged in singing, followed by prayer from th,
Bishop. After singing the Doxologv, "Praise Go
from whom all blessings low,' and the offering "a
the benediction, the ceremony of the laying tn
foundation stone Of the College of St James wa
brought to a close.
The trustees have chosen a most eligible site fo
this College. 1t stands on the top Of gently sOp
ing hill, and, far the eye can reach all around
wood and water, beautiful hill and dale, are mos
agreeably blended Adjoining the hill on whic
the College is to be erected $50 acres of land hav
been purchased, at cost of about 81, 900. Th
building itself is to be constructed in the Gothic
style of architecture; threestory and 55 feet high
after plan by c. II. Condt, Esq, Of Newark n
j. 1t is to be built of granite, at an estimated cos
of about 100000, and will have the frontage o
$50 feet, facing due south The stone laid yester.
dav BY the Bishop was at the southeast corner
and it is anticipated that the whole ediGce will b
ready for the commencement of a new term by tn
lst of October, 1861 The larger portion of tn
property was purchased from the estate of Johi
Anderson, Esq Along the foot of the hill on whic
the College shall stand, meandeTs the beautifully
clear water Of CarrolPs Run, whence the Seminar,
will be supplied.
The building overooks the junction of thi,
stream lin some places so feet broad) ant
the Gunpowder River, affording admirable
facilities to the students for boating in sum
mer and skating in winter. The means o
access to the College from the surround
ing counties very available. The land has bepl
in the possession o. the trustees for upwards of j
months, although the plans have heretofore never
been so far matured as to admit Of their cOmmcnc
ing operations.
After the company had surveyed and ramble
along the College grounds for short time, all LET
St. James's switch at half past eleven O'Clock, an
arrived at Calvert Station, after a Of one hOu
and quarter, safely and seemingly gratfied will
the events et the day.