Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-11
RICHMOND wHIG.
EDUCATIONAL.

THE VIRGINIA MILITARY lSsrIrUTE.-The Commence
ment exercises Of the Virginia Military Institute, at Lex
ngton took place on the 4th inst. The pulpit was oc
cuped by the Clergy and the platform in front accom-
modated the Board with the Board Of Visitors and In
yited guests Among these were Gov. Letcher, Mayor
Mavo'of Richmond city, Professor Mahan, Colonel Har
dee Of West Point and Others of rank aud distinction
Rev. Dr.. Davidson Of Indiana, opened the exercise;
with fervent and patriotic prayer. Cadet keVeey
Appomatox then read the Declaration of Independence
and Cadet Gallaway, of North Carona, delivered the
National Grafton.
Cadets Mcdonald, of Frederick, and Paris, Of Char
otte represented the Graduating Class, in the delivery
Of appropriate addresses; after which, Col smith, the
superintendent proceeded to distribute diplomas to Al
cadets forming Of the largest classes ever sent ou
from this popular and prosperous institution
The exercises closed with brief but excellent address
to the graduates, by Governor Letcher.
Among those who received diplomas were j. McDon
aid of Freder h A s Scott OF Hardy; j. NJ. Belts, o
Northumberland; A. T. Walden, Of RappahannOck; j.
W. McCarty, os LoudOun: j. X. Marshall Of Fauquier
v NJ johnson, Of Spottsy lvania; and W. B. Pendeton
and w. 0verton, of Louisa. All the members Of the
Board, except W. II. Dulauy OF Fairfax, who was ap
pointed in place Of w. Q. RiyCS Of Abemarle, who de-
clued serving, were present, and labored faithfully IN
the performance Of their responsible duties. The new
appointments made by the Board will bring the number
OF Cadets for the next session. 10 23O. The enterpr
sing and able Superintendent has commenced the exten'
ou OF the barracks and by another year will be able 10
accommodate much larger number.
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE The celebration oi
the 4th of July at William aud Mary, before large
of ladies and gentlemen and visitors of the
College.-The exercises commenced with the delivery
Of diplomas by the President DIR. Ewell, followed by an
Grafton by one Of the graduates. Only two students
we're honored with diplomas The standard Of gradua-
ton has been greatly elevated 10 render it dh-
cult TO obtain degrees The address the students
made by James Lyots Esq and in his usual tlcit'
Gus and happy style Of oratory. The poem by DR..
Thomas Duuu English was composition of beauty
aud appOstenes The ora,on before the Alumni OF the
College. by Col George Wythe fuufcrd was happy
combination OF Wit aud wisdom. In the evening poem
was read by James Barron Hope which was highly eu'
logized by those who heard it,
The dinner given 10y the Faculty to the Visitors aud
the Alumni, occasion for glorious reunion OF
choice spirits Around the festive board speeches were
delivered by exPresdent Tyler in his happiest vein
also speeches by Professors Ewe TalaierrO, Morrison
aud Joynes and by Messrs Lyons Crump aud Muatord,
of Richmond. Bishop Johns was present. President
Tyler Was appointed Chancellor of the College, post
once filed by General Washington. According TO no
tice previously given the Visitors proceeded to select
Professor Law the chair Of law having been restored
The choice of the Visitors proved to be Charles Morris
esq, Of Hanover, gentleman Of acknowledged legal
atinnens who will worthy ill the place made vacant
by the death OF the lamvnted Minor.