The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-07-09
Correspondence ofths Richmond pi,p.tch.
Con1seneensH! at William and Mo-, C.,,-

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. July ssh
Inc commencement exercises OF this ancient 4
and honorable inStitution-the Alma Mater oY
some Of Virginia's noblest sons--have been
concluded, being one of the richest literary
treats ever offered to the lovers Of William
and Mary. The standard required for gradu
versity) that but few have this year attained
that istinction
On Tuesday evening, the Sd, the anniversary
celebration of the Phoenix Literary Society
took place in the College Chapel, on which oc-
casion, In compliance with the quest of the
Society, Mr.. James r. HUBBARD, Jr, Of Nor
foik, delivered the oration, which we unhesi-
tatlngly pronounce one of the most beautiful
ana elegant productions we has ever heard.
Inc subject, Polite Literature" as q piece of
composition, was indeed masteriy. The criti-
c1sms and comments, the selection of choice
writers, evinced the orators extensive reading
and great power Of discrimination. His re-
remarks on Poetry, (Which in themselves
breathed the spirit of poetry,) and his tribute
to woman, in the field of literature was re-
ceived with deafening applause. His conciud-
Ing remarks on the influence of a chaste and
refined literature, EN- bodied some of the bold
est and most beau tiful thoughts, expressed in
language not to be surpassed. As speaker,
Mr.. III ubard's style and mar ner are most at.
tractiye, and though laboring under serious
lndisposition at the time, as we learn. he vet
possessed the power to bind the almost breath.
less attention of his audience. His enuucia-
tlon clear, distinct, forcible; his manner full
OF dignity and grace. We have never enjoyed
an oratlon more than this. Our own city was
represented on this in teresting occasion by Mr..
James 4. Warthen, student Of the College and
a member OF the Society. He delivered the
vaiedictory, which was beautiful, enter tain
Ing and impressive. #
On the morning of the 4th the Commence
ment proper took place. The chapel was
crowded to its utmost capacity Not being
able to get seat did not hear the speeches.
&c, ana cannot give you an accurate account.
II OTati0n oJodio l1f:
cred by T. J. Stubbs of Gloucester.
Inc degree of A. b. was conferred on Messrs
I. j. Stubbs and J. F. Hubbard. The degree of
LII D. on Rev. Silas Totten, d. ID.
An address was delivered before the stu
gents oy Jas: Lyons. Esq, of your city; ad-
dress before the Alumni BY Geo Wythe Mum
ford, Secretary of the Commonwealth. a
poem before the Phi Beta Kappa Society by
Dr. I. Dunn English.
AT night, the celebration of the Philoma-
thean Society took place. poem was deliv-
cred by James Barron Hope, in his usual
beautiful style. The Grafton was by +, III.
Smith, OF North Carolina. 1t was very able
production, showing great research and labor.
The subject was" North Carolina,s claim to
the hrst movement in the Revolutionary
struggles-claiming for her the first Declara-
tion." Though we do not ackno wledge the
orators Chains for his native State, in this
handled in no ordinary manner His style of
speaking is rather too rapid but experience
Will remove the defects .r..
The Presidents ball came off after this cele
pratioI ana was kept up till nearly day
break. This was altogether one of the mos
delightful commandments / have ever at.
tended.
Chas. Morris, Esq, of Hanover, has been
elected to the Law Chair, and Thomas p
McOandIsh, A. M appointed Assistant Pro.
lessor in Languages. The return once more
70 his Alma Mater, after a long absence. has
"eii pieaseo AN ALUMNUs.