Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-06-21
Correspondence of the Raleigh Democratic Press.
University of North acknowledgements Exer'
efSe


Monday June 4h was the rs day the long looked for
There few persons in attendance at the open
ing, but the crowd increased each day until it was quite as
large as on former occasions at the close
he first thing on docket the exhibition of the Fresh
man Class and the following are their Names 'oge1ner WIN
the subjects of their speeches.
Irish Enthusiasm Whiteside julius c. Mitchell, Ala
Defence of oConnell Shell Richard H. Smith, Scot
land Neck
Battle of Ivry: Macauley: Wesley L. Battle Chapel
Hill.
National Hatred: Choate g. Lawrence Washington,
Kinston ,
Lone Star of Texas: Webb Marandy R. Willeford,
Ate the above had spoken and retired, others
came upon the stage
The Platform of the Constitution Webster: John T.
Harris, Franklin County.
Monument in Independence Square Rayner: Robert
Mahmoud II: William ]. White, Warrenton.
4 Mississippi Contested Election: Prentss John H. Nc
Feelings of an American towards England: Register:
Norman L. Shaw Harrelsville.
The efforts OF all these gentlemen were very gOoo ah b
conclusion of speech. Music by the Armory Band In
Immediately alter the speaking was concluded large
portion of the audience proceeded to the ball to re-
gale themselves and while away dull by tripping
the light fantastic toe Beauty SIDE arrayed
in nely, with uncommon supply of hoops Dancing was
kept up to late hour much to the enjoyment of all
TUESDAY, THE End DAY.
This day, am sorry to say passed OFT without anything ing
Alumni Association former OCCASIONS nothing at ALL
In fact it was indeed dull day but when night
it was ANYTHING else as this was the time for Archbishop
Hughes deliver the graduating Sermon At very early
hour the College Chapel was crowded every seat ID the
house appeared to be such the great desire to
hear the person who the head OF the Catholic Church
in this country After the audience were settled short
time the Archbishop appeared, accompanied by Bishop
Lynch of South Carolina and another, whose name could
not learn Atew minutes elapsed when Bishop L nch arose.
and clear and audible voice. read very ferVen prayer
Immediately after which, the Archbishop arose, and after
having thanked the Graduating Glass for the high honor con
TERED upon hi which, he sad would be fondly rendered
aDd proceeded
for hour half entranced his hearers with his SUBJECT
No one could possibly take exceptions anything that
said exactly he was invited to preach, namely,
Bacalaureats Graduating Sermon. will not 60 into de-
tails learn will be published, when all can judge for
themselves; every one spoke very highly OF 1t.
WEDNESDAY, THE 3D. DAY.
Thursday and o'clock the procession formed in
front Of the building and after marching around the
monument erected to the memory of DR.. Caldwell first
President of the University College Chapel
the of listening to the address before the two
tank Mr. Pool accompanied the rOstrum, by E. j.
Hale, Jr, and P. NJ. Butler, who acted conductors of
their respective Societies. the former representing the Phil
antropc and the latter the Diaectc Society Mr. Hale in
brief but appropriate remarks introduced the speaker
to the audience Whereupon Mr. Pool arose and
with his address. 1t occupied about hour in its delivery
All seemed pleased with the effort. Your correspondent
was unfortunate not to hear the greater portion OF
having very uncomfortable seat, and the Thermometer
being at about 49, anything but pleasant One thing
recommended however, and that its brevity. He
spoke with his manuscript before him altogether This ad
dress, also, will doubt be published After the address
was uded there meeting of the Alumni Associa
ton in the College Library Hall; what business was tran
ISaCted
Nothing was done on Wednesday evening night at
eight O'clock when the competitors of the Class
decamed Below are their names and the OF their
speeches.
/ The Washington Monument: Winthrop: William W.
Jones, Henderson.
Development of Southern Resources Garland Azure
speech Of Sparcus kellogg John H Bass, Georgia.
Destruction of Jerusalem: Headey: William Blggs
Williamston.
Irish Aliens and English Victories Shell s. Jay An
drews, Greensboro
Parhasius Willis: John W. Bnsdale Fay ettevile.
minutes before had retired, President Swain gave notice
the University Magazine would now be to the sue
cesstu being in the person OF Mr. Hugh Strong of So
Carolina he having made the best contributions over sever
al candidates Tor the last year.
Mr. g. L. Wilson, of the editors CT the Magazine,
Strong bowing as usual retired The prize consists of
several valuable books. was awarded by committee.
The Invasion of States: Hunter Henry g. Wall, Rich
Adams aid Jefferson Everett Ruel A. stancl, Miss
| New Orleans Mafflt: James Fl. Polk Tennessee.
IEe Abolition Party Barksdae Thomas o. Skinner,
nesults OF Abolition Teachings Voorhees, 7. W. Tay
lOr, Granville County.
s Plea for the Union Baldwin: William NJ. Fetter,
Chapel Hill.
Tie efforts of all these gentlemen very credtabe
and proved concusvely that they well skilled in de-
clamation and of the very first order.
The Band dscoursed sweet strains during the intervals
Immediately after the Exhibition, as on Monday night
large number repaired to the Ball RoOm where dancing and
promnading kept up until the small hours of the
night Every enjoying themselves to their hearts
tent
THURSDAY June 7th.
This the last and the principal day Commencement
At ten o'clock the Chapel crowded to overowng hun
dreds standing unable to obtain The of
this day opened with sacred music after which prayer
delivered by Rev. Cbas. Phillips and the following
tons delivered by the fortunate Seniors who obtained
first and second distinctions
l. Latin Sauta,ory Iowa NJ. Register, Raleigh.
H. Where Eloquence Flourishes Liberty Dwels Junius
Cullon Battle Chapel Hill
lil. Moral Courage: James Kelly, Moore county
~ Man orship, Erasmus Decatur Scales, Rockingham.
" The Origin of Loye-a Samuel Park Weir,
Greensboro.
VI! Literary Vanity William John King, Louisburg
VII The Sentiment of Honor, William Joseph Headen,
VIII. Emuation-s office in the work of Education, T.
". Cooper, BERTHE Co.
X The Alleged Degeneracy of the Age, George Petit
grew Bryan Raleigh.
X. The Social Duties of Men, William Martin Brooks,
Chatham.
II. The Study OF Men, Hugh Strong South Carolina.
XII. Common Sense, Lewis Pond, lem.
AFTERNOON.
l. Extemporaneous Speaking Charles Carroll Pc OIL Eliza
beth City.
H. Industry and Civilization, Geo Lovick Wilson, New
Ill Influences of the Speculative Minds. William Angus
tus Wooster, Wilmington.
" Annual Report of the Examining Committee, which
spoke in high terms of the Students and Faculty in the
in which things had been carried for the
V. Degrees Conferred.
DER formerly resident of this State and the
University at present the President of the University of
VI The Valedicory, Edward Joseph Hale, Fayetteville.
inc Inherent oratons were uncommony good and refec-
The vaIedetory was very touching and affecting and
ties of friendship that have been pleasantly
for the last four years. that the faces of
whom to meet again several were melted to tears
and seemed hard to many friends Such friends
indeed, fear they will meet with perhaps through
life.
At the conclusion of the vaedictory the band played
nounced and thus closed the of 1860 Moth
ing happened to mar the pleasure of any Everything