The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-07

mopy very interesting. Each member ascsnded the
rostrum At the call Of h name, and received his diploma
from the hands Of the President Of the University copy
Of the Bible handed 10 him at the same time by Gov
deemed unworthy q diploma was called, shout was
irony This brought bush 70 the cheeks Of the unfort
nate beneficiary and he hurried nom the rostrum with
display After The dsrbution Of The diplomas OK Gov,
Swain announced that the honorary degree Of D.
conferred upon James Buchanan Presden. OF the United
States, and H. A. Otey, Bishop Of Tennessee. The
nouncemept elected enthusiastic applause The honorary
degree Of A. NJ conferred upon the Hon. j. r. HEATH
Of North Carolina, aud the Hon. Mitchell d. King, OF
Charleston, South Carolina.
Al the coae Of these announcements George Burgwyn
Johnston, Of Edenson North Carolina delivered the vale
dictory. He did 30 in very credtable manner. The
exercises closed with the singing Of hymn and = beae.
diction by DR.. Hubbard.
tor Of the President that the only volunteer company in
the State that accompanied him 10 this town the W.T.
mpg,on Light Infantry TINS company with pisrio..
the President at considerable expense 70 its members
and q loss of NEARLY week. 1t met him at Weldon on
Tuesday last, and followed faithfully in his train
snce having with band of some ten twelve pieces
came prepared with all its camp equipments,
and well for ii 1. had done SO, else its condition
would have been dsagreeable Is course has been truly
noble and patriotic, and doubt the State win duly ap
precate this effort " maintain her honor ON an occasion Of
such importance.
grand ball given onight a. the University, aud
to the extent OF the number which composed might
say that so grand display Of fashion and beauty nave
never beheld II combined the essence of all that is
charming and beautiful in the State The costly OF
dress and gteDg iInkes there exhibited vastly sur
TASTE Of the people of North Carolina They are pre- cunt
nen,y people Of fashion, AMI hosetaele courteous and
little shortcomings and indifference In the pattsr OF
commodatons for the press which did not fully comport
with these peculiar State characteristics; bat IL was,
doubtless because they too much absorbed in their
attentions to their distinguished guest There is
patbilty association with President of Uaed
States and an identity with the more subordinate routine
of providing facilities for the press There is conflict
in those relations and of course could not be expected
that they would forego the honor Of association with
our distinguished Chief Magstra TO attend 10 any
practical duty Their remssness ehoud DO forgiven in
view OF these circumstances II supposed the Presi
dent would attend the ball. but he too much fatgued
to do The ball exercises diversified by magni
ncent supper served up about twelve after which
dancing was resumed and kept up until late rather
early hour.
The President will leave at eleven O'Clock to morrow for
Raleigh, on his way to the residence of Mr. Weldon ~
Edwards where it is probable he will spend Saturday and
Sunday He will leave here well pleased with all he has
and experienced 1t certain that every effort pos
sbe was made to render his visit agreeable and that the
effort successful have the testimony of his Excel
iency himself
RAIneH, N. c., June 8, 1859.
Departure Of the President from Chapd Hll-His Arrival
at Rdleigh-Addresses by The President and Secretary
Thompson to The Wilmington Light Infantry LIMITATIONS
to The President from the Democracy and Light Llfa,ary
Blues Of that City, &C., DC.
The President and Secretary Thompson accompanied by
the Hon. D. NJ Barringer, Governor Ellis and other dis
nguished gentlemen Of the State, left Chapel Hill this
morning at IL O'Clock, and arrived a. Durham station
the North Carolina Railroad AFTER IL O'Clock The
distance between these points is twelve miles, and had 10
be travelled in coaches and wagons It mos. disa
greeable route Every object literally covered with
ani0 tha tha
travelled over the road have doubt, sincerely
graduated Themselves being rid Of
which they had to endure during the three four long
hours occupied in accomplishing this short journey. There
was considerable difficulty at Chapel Hill in procuring
some mode Of conveyance, 80 great was the crowd. l
succeeded, alter considerable difficulty, getting
IN country wagon scores Of which were in reqnis too
for the occasion. There q special train at Durham
station awaiting the arrival Of the President IL left there
at IL O'Clock having board his Exceency and the Will
mittee enumerated above On their arrival here they
met at The depot by the Hon. S. o. b. f3raDch aud
town. The party escorted blythe Wilmington Light
Infantry, headed by the Fayetteville band On arriving
at Mr. Branchs the President took his stand the
IN front OF the house. and the Hon. Mr. Barrpger having
ntiuated 70 the captain Of the company, Edward g. Haze,
that the President intended to address them they march
ed into the yard fronting the house and formed line
Bfigader General John Uowan, of Wilmington who as-
companied the Infantry, addressed the President
foows-Mr President, behalf of myself and the VIII
miDgton Light Infantry, come to wish you farewell
solemn word cir, II is tue, but one which, nevertheless
YOU baye always found the people Of North csroos true
and pledge, in behalf OF myself and The Wilmington
Light Infantry that We are put in the balance we will
its close it's has been useful and Brilliant and
again bid you, in my behalf and in behalf Of the Viii
nj. BUCHANAN said.Ssnerai and gentlemen Of the vii
mipgon Light Infantry Company %sh to bid you most
kindly and grateful farewell | am very much indebted
you for the honor which you have conferred upoa
by accompanying since came TO this noble Old
North State have never met a company OF gentlemen
more correct in their conduct, more exact in their dis
pine, and better deserving the gratitude of the Chief
Magistrate of the country applause because do ROT
take the honor 10 my self am the mere representative
of the people, and know that you would have extended
this kindness to any Chief Magistrate who might have
been coDsttutonay elected But yet 1atter myself that
although this might have been done do WITH
those merely formal official feelings which might have
existed under different circumstances. know very well
from the days Of the Revolution Know how your VIII
misgton ancestors resisted the British forces in the time
that tried mems (appause)-and venture to pre-
dict q hope the necessity may exis.)
that il that time should ever recur, you would
emulate the bravery of your ancestors, and
do much honor your country in these times
they did in the past generation have often Of
Wilmington. hope 1t will not be considered impertinoni
refer to the best friend ever mad man with whom
was more intimate tDan was with any other mln
man Of as pure patriotism and as high Of hoaor
as any that ever existed-I refer to the late Col WIN
King-wbo was not a man TO boast. But have
beard him talk more OF Wilmington, and Of the bonor
OF having represented the Wilmington district ever
nave ne8ro Dim Talk OF being Senator OF the United
States or Vice President Of the country do not refer TO
him in cry political connection. God forbid ] will no.
60 so upon any other occasion, but do refer
him TO prove what have sad all tmes-that the man
who from North Carolina any State always
leaves his heart at home Applause thank you for your
kindness, and hope that in my time any OF you shall
cone to the seat OF government you will let me know
that member Of the Wilmington Light Infantry Com
pany s at hand, and that will be sufficient introduction
TO me- (Applause) wish you farewell 7 wish. you,
collectively q company, and individually as private
citizens, health prosperity and long life.
Capt ball then called for three cheers for James IN
chanan, which were given with hearty good will. de
then called for three cheers for Cuba remarkng that If
II could not be acquired way 1t would ce the other
by fighting for IT, three cheers were then given for the
Hon. JACOB THOMPSON, who came forward and said-
Fellow solders Of the Wilmington Light Infan.ry-The
President remarked, that 1t mas been his o5serva.
ton that wherever the children Of North Carolina
may have travelled, and however long they may
be absent, they still preserve their hearts true
70 North Carolina. ! come forward 70 day 70 boar