Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-10
GEORGETOWN.



GEoRsKTowN, July II, 1860.
The public defense of Theses in Moral Philc-
sophy by the graduating class Of Georgetown Col
lege, held in the College Hall yesterday after
noon, was listened TO with satisfaction by an
intelligent and appreciative audience. Among
those present we noticed Bishop McGill Of Rich
mond, Judge Merrick and Philip r. Fendall,
Esq, Of Washington, and other distinguished
gentlemen. Dissertations on the following SUBJ
jects were delivered: Logical Principles, !" by
Augustine w. Neale, of Md; Genealogical view
of God and the World" by Robt. Y Brown, of
Miss; "Spiritusl and Corporal Substances" by
Alphonse Rost, of La; ''Moral Law, - by Michael
A. Strong, of Pa "Divine Providence, !" by Jas
I'll Dooley, Of Va. Where all acquitted them
selves SO creditaby 1t would be iuvidious to dis
criminate-iti is enough to say that the treatises
were well and carefully written, and delivered
with considerable Oratorical ability. At the close
In Latin and English. were proposed by the
audience, which the students readily answered
At the close Of these exercises, the members Of
the Greek Academy, attached to the institution,
young gentlemen received diplomas from the
hands Of Rev. Father Early, President of the Col
lege: John p. Marshall, A. B Md I; Clement G .
Lancaster, A. b., Penn Paul Bossier, La Pla.
Buard, La; Henry w. Clagett, Md; James II
Dooley, Va; John w. Kidwell, D. C Anatule
A. Landry, La James F. Mclaughlin, Va; A.
w. Neale, Md 6. fl. Pizzini, Va; Alphonse
Rost La; p. w. Semmes, ID. c.; M H. Strong,
Penn; Augustus Wilson, Md. The two first
named gentlemen graduated last year The vale
dictory,. by Mr.. John w. Kidwell, son of our
esteemed fellow-citizen, DR.. John l.. Kidwell
closed the exercises. Ii was a classical and pol
ished production, replete with beautiful thoughts
elegantly expressed. 1t was delivered In forcble
but graceful manner, and does great credit to the
youthful orator. We heard IL spoken of in warm
terms of commentator by several persons compe-
tent to Judge
We learn that Count Mercier, the French Min
lister, has engaged for a residence that beautiful
place on the Heights, formerly the property of
Col. John Carter, deceased, and known as ''Caro-
lima Place" 1t was successfully the residence of
Mr.. Champion, the British Minister, and of Count
de Sartiges, late Minister from France.
The examination Of the senior female depart
ment Of the Georgetown School, Mrs. Farquhar
teacher.) yesterday afternoon, was an occasion of
much interest The young ladies were examined
thoroughly as to their proficiency I'm mental and
written arithmetic, history, geography, philoso-
ply, photography, &c and gave general satisfac-
ton 1t is enough for teacher and scholars, to
say that this department fully up to the others
There was only one thing in which they fell
behind their fellow pupils, and that was in not
speaking out loud enough for all to hear This is
hardly fault in young ladies, however, and their
future husbands will have cause to rejoice if they
never raise their voices to higher pitch when
they attain to the dignity of matrons. Among
those present were Messrs. BealI, Magee, and
Decide of the Board of 6 uardians Dr. Ironsides
of w ashington, and many Of our most respectable
citizens AT the close of the exercises, Mr. Decide
addressed the young ladies in few words of
advice and encouragement, and complimented
them on their proficiency In the studies they had
pursued during the year.