Newbern weekly progress., 1860-06-19
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

EhUM OU Is COEsESEo1 NDGIS i -.
GoLDsBcRo,, N c., June g.
| Mr.. Editor The commencement of the Wayne
Female College was last week. This fact being
! known large number of persons were IN attend
| ance. The first two days were principally IN ex
amining the classes. The examinations We're we'll
sustained; indeed I would have been disappointed
had it not have been so, when consider that the
College is under the Presidency of Rev. S. NJ Frost
aided by Prof. Whitaker and Prof. Adams, and
host of other teachers.
| The literary address was delivered by Henry Null
lins ESQ., of Fayetteville, in the Baptist Church
He listened to with marked attention by the
vast crowd assembled. He handled his subject in
mastery Five young ladies graduated;
their pieces of composition were grand in conception
| and delivered IN clear and distinct manner. Well
did the young ladies their Diplomas, gracefully
did they wear them To each of the graduates was
presented copy of the Holy Bible, by Rev. r. G:
Barrett prefaced by very appropriate remarks.
He said the Bible book for oI to read-spoke
of its grea. value book of History, of Poetry, an
ornament for the paror book for the closet. and
urged upon the graduates the Importance of study
ing it closely.
The session closed on Thursday night with
cert; the room was crowded to overflowing There
six young ladies conending for the gold medal
Four pieces were played by each on the Piano;
well, but the Judge decided hat Miss Eta Wright
was entitled to it, She rt,-nly is most beautiful
performer Her easy, full graceful touch, her self
possession her fine Manners all added to her charms
of musical accomplishment. Much praise is due
to Prof. Whitaker teacher of Music He is the
very for the place Miss Mollie Carraway, one
of the teachers, read amidst deep emotion her fare
well address to the scholars President and friends of
the Institution. She is lady of fine accomplish
ments; she has been in the College since its com
mencement some four years ago. She will be missed,
and in retiring from this post of usefulness she has
the prayers and best wishes of her friends
for her future welfare. I pleased with the fine
display of embroidery and fine neede-work also
several stands ofbeautiful wax-work, such fruit
flowers &c; also quite number of fine paintings
were hung up in the room all were done in the In
stltution
The next session will commence on the Goth of
July May all the efforts of the President Profes-
sors and teachers be crowned by abundant success.
Let us educate daughters in our own Southern
Institutions and not send them North. +.
correspondence of the Daily ProgressI
GoLDeBORO June 49, 1860.
Dear Progress Owing to a vacation in all
the schools of our place, and the consequent dim.
mutton of young persons in our midst. Goldsbo
ro' presents rather dull appearance in certain
localities, and at particular periods of the day
Nevertheless, Immediately about the Hotels, there
is an increase of life and animation, peculiar to
the season. A great many passing to and
from the various College Commandments and
School Examinations, route for Beaufort and
other fashionable Summer resorts.
Benz, Sherwood, Esq, of this county,
riously injured by being thrown from his buggy
few days since. His body in contact
with the sharp end of rail which inflicted a
ghasty wound in his side. He is not in a dan
gerous condition, learn from his attending ply
scian.
A negro man was run and killed by the
mail train on the W. & w. r. r. few nights
since, between this place and Wilmington. Whose
property he was, and how he came to be upon
the track has not yet been ascertained believe
A few young ladies and gentlemen of this place
gave series of entertainments last week in the
Town Hall. They were very respectfully attend
ed believe; and pronounced to be very inter
esting and amusing, especially Of the closing
scenes.
The measles which prevailed extensively in
this community short time since, have now
nearly disappeared.
Repairs upon the roof of our Female College
building going brisl1ly and in due time
every thing will be in complete readiness for the
reception of students. The Faculy and Trustees
look forward to a very full session. Prosperity
has marked the progress of this Institution for
the last four years and its present auspices are
highly flattering. Yours, &C., |