The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-06-11
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE DEMOCRAT
OXFORD, Miss, June Sd. 1859.

| OXFORD, Miss, J0ne I'd, 1899.
Mr.. EDITOR: After silence for some
time, l am again in the field of scribbling
correspondents, and shall try to get off "
something in the shape of letter
Since | last wrote, the Hon. Thomas Mar
shall, of Kentucky, delivered some lectures
in this place. [ admired his talent-appre-
ciated his intellect but at the same time,
his efforts did not meet my appreciation,
since they partook too much of regular set
down. political speeches. Political har-
angues are SO common thatthose who deal in
such an every day commodity, are very solic-
itous for the public to get the benefit of it
free of CHARGE but it seems otherwise with
the celebrated Kentuckian who required an
admittance fee. The happest hit of all was
that four.ffths of his audience belonged to
the great conservative Democracy, whose
party he handled without gloves, having
dealt out sledge hammer blows against the
present administration.
Col. Fl. W. Walter delivered an address
before the Law students of the University
on the 11th of Nay. His subject was the
common law, having gone back to its origin,
he followed it through all Of its phases, set
ting forth the manner in which it expands
and adapts itself to the wants and interests
of those people who acknowledge its iuris>
diction. He clearly established the fact
that it is superior to any known system of
jurisprudence. He pointed out the course
to be pursued by embryo IaVyers-what la
Dor they must perform-how they must act
under certain circumstances what obligations
are resting upon them. In fine, his whole
speech abounded in practical truths and hap.
Ply illustrations, knowledge of which is
not only beneficial and applicable to the
legal profession, but is equally so to every
intelligent community.
A few evenings since, the worthy ladies
Of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church gave
a raspberry party, the proceeds of which
went towards liqudating the Church debt.
1t was largely attended, and brilliant array
Of beauty assembled on that occasion. Miss
B was undoubtedly the belle of the
evening. She was the centre of attraction
With dark hazel eyes and raven tresses, with
l queen>like form and the first order of con-
powers, she was the most admired
oy all admirers. The accomplished Miss f
tt graced the occasion with. her usual
charms, proving herself to be interesting.
There were many Others present, especially
| large number from the Female College,
Who were surrounded by their respective
Idmrers. The party was protracted to a !
ate hour, when all retired to their different
ZONES, there to give themselves up to " tired
lature's sweet restorer, balmy Sleep" whilst
going over the realities of the evening in the
and Of dreams.
The class $50 have just passed through
heir final examination for graduation. 1t
s said to have been creditabIe one. They
re twenty in number, all of whom have
,een recommended by the Faculty to the
Trustees as worthy and approved candidates
or diplomas. The Academic distinctions
re as follows Jas. H. Stuart, of jackson,
irst honor; E. Wiborn, of Yallobusha CO.,
econd; r. NJ. Leavel, of Pontotoc, third.
'he accomplished lady of the worthy Presi-
ent, gave the graduating class party, but
8 your own correspondent did not belong
0 the chosen fen, of course he can only re,
ort through the medium of hcarsay, which
ronounces it to have been one grand affair.
Our mutual friend :" x" is stopping with
le for few days. He has just returned
ON Helena, and reports very favorably of
Rackensack." The unusual quantity of
ain that visited this portion of the world in
he early part of Spring made the crops
ather grassy, but from the dry and hot
7eather we have had for some time past, the
lrmers have succeeded in passing safely
trough the most trying hour of cropdom,
nd the present prospects promise them a
ch harvest. From the excessive and op-
ressive heat, Ice Cream & Co. are in great
emand, whilst King Alcohol and kindred
re heavily discounted.
PLURIBUSTAH. Il