Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-07-07
AT WEST ALRxANDER
Picnic OF the studens OF West Alex
3nder Academy.
Editors InfsZLI1enrer.

| onuec Academy
Editors IntellIgeneer:
On the srd of July the students, male
aud female, of this time-honored and -four
ishing Institution, held their annual picnic.
Early in the morning the long procession
of happy youths marched to one of the
beautiful groves in the vicinity and euter-
ed upon the enjoyment of the day. Teach
ers and scholars mingled in all the amuse-
ments introduced, aud cheerful couRtenan-
ces betokened happy hearts. The ease
with which young people can enjoy them
selves, when they set about it, was mani
fest on this occasion, where the motto
seemed to be "whateVer thy hand fiudeth
to do, do it with thy might" Nor did they
| less relish the bountiful rePast spread out
for all under the shade of the majestic oaks,
whose dense foliage completely shielded
them from the rays of the sun. 1t was -
sight to make ones heart bound with de-
light to see so many happy faces, such
harmony of feeling and such reciprocal
kindness in action. The ordinary routine
of picnic exercises was very pleasantly
varied by the reading of some impromptu
toasts, together with some excellent ad-
dresses and essays.
The toBStS presented were the following:
By DIR. LntIe-"George B. Mcclellan
The patriot and General, may his name be
as immortal as his deeds.
"The Union''-May the Traitors hand
that would sever it be palsied in death, the
heart that would desire its destruction be
blasted forever.
"Secessionsm and AboIitiouism"-The
twin brothers and destroyers OF our hopes
and happiness, may they both meet the
same fate, death speedily, and together be
buried in the same political grave.
d., N 9 kI,
United States"-Let decision and integri-
ty continue to mark his course in time to
come, AS in time past.
1.-The flag of our Unton"-"IOrg may it
Wave, DER the Land of the Free and the
Home of the Brave"
"The Secessionists"-may they skedGddie
everywhere and always secede from this
country iuto the Gulf of Mexico, on double
quick, and the devil take the hindmost.
ByJ. ". Coe--May the time soon come
when sectional parties shall be set aside,
and this be United People, putting all
confidence in their noble President, Abra-
ham Lincoln.
| May prosperity mark the onward pro-
gress of each student of this Institution,
which we represent. May true patriotism
inspire each heart.
By II. c.. Hervey 1.-THE Stars and
Stripes"-May they wave in the face of ev-
cry Secessionist in the land, so that they
may be compelled to reverence them.
By j. W. Clemens May rebellion fall
into utter obscurity, and the great princi-
Piles of our Government reign triumphant
until 4th of Julys shall be no more.
Long may West Alexander cheer these
noble and animating occasions as her
green hills and pleasant valleys do the eye,
and her hospitable people do the hearts of
| those who sOjOurn with them.
"D. B. Fleming"-May he lead the little
ones, under his charge, to perfection, and
the young ladies their homes = OCCASION
ally.
By d. b. Femng-To patriotic mothers
who have assisted US in the preparations
for the enjoyment of this day, all honor is
due; may they be blessed in seeing their
fair daughters married to true patriots.
By II. McMurrdy-"Professo Hervey''-
Long may his manifest affection for his
scholars be reciprocated as fully and freely
as it is this day.
Addresses were delivered by H. McMur-
ray, Prof. Hervey, ]. w. Clemens. D! B.
Fleming, II. c.. Hervey, ]. W. Coe, L. A
Cocayne, aud the Rev. Wm. H. Lester.
Essays were read by Miss Louisa Ruth
and Miss q. E. v. Bell. The subjects of
all were happily chosen and admirably
handled. tA
After these exercises were over the as
sembly was dismissed with prayer by the
Rev. Wm. H. Lester aud all wended their
way to their several homes well satisfied
with the eujoymeuts of the day.
1t affords us great pleasure 70 say that
West Alexander is IN a highly prosperous
condition, meeting the full expectations of
it's numerous friends far and near.
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