Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-01

lie was often witty, not unirequeuty eloquently
aarcastic, aud ihoug ughtfully severe, but he was
generally humorous-thuugh his humor very
often had sting in II, His delivery was excel
lent. He managed his voice aud his gestlcula-
ii1us with good taste, and added point TO the
Luinor of his thought by the humOr OF his coun-
feniuee and fitness of his actions. Mr. Reynolds
summed up the character of great Cesar thus;
d" 10 short, Mr.. President, my opinion Of Cesar
IL this lie was a very fine fighter worry bad
pauiut--n very selfish master--a very grent
ragne--an out aud out Seccsh--n inot-a ECU
lar Jet DAVIS, only IL little more successful"
Charles H. Hope, ON the affirmative spoke next
and spoke we'll. lie has q very powerful voice
lUr one Of his nge. II IL capable, however, OF
nrlher cultivation. 1t needs more feSibility to
ii.plny is fall capabilities. II is full aud very
Gear, aud of great volume. lie spoke with APP
propriale energy, and very good effect
Mr. John Il Kelly succeeded on the negative.
III. speech was loug aud admirably sustained
throughout We say this both Of the matter aud
the nnuncr. He has splenilid voice--reso-
ualt, flexible, and capable Of filing the largest
room. His delivery was very earnest and
abouuding in energy. lie governed his voice
admirably. lie used more gestures, and a
greater variety OF them than any other oil TIT
speakers. lie had full command Of himself and
spoke with corresponding confidence. His ar
euments were admirably constructed and givet
with full belief in their effectiveness. lie ac
quilted himself finely throughout-enterinl
thoroughly Into tine spirit of the discussion, an,
exhibiting the feeling consequent.
| Master G. Bonner closed the discussion. ~
spoke we'll, though not as well as the best. II
/ fully understood the weight Of his argument
and WAS careful that they should receive tn
very best delivery he was capable Of Til
i President 0f the debate made some remarks a
the close which We wish we could quote for thei
appropriateness, and their expression Of our Ow
opinions with regard TO the great merits II III
speakers Certainly, we think, as we have a
rcady said, that hoys could not speak much be
Mr-wiih more OF the graces aud the effects c
0rat0Ty
Alter music, the distribution Of premium
took place. 10 give away such un immens
number OF books, Is proof that the students
81. Mary's have we'll and persstenty apple
themselves during the past year
The Rev. Mr.. Dunn, OF Philadelphia, close
the exercises for the day. with m address repe
with clear thought and good sense. tie pai
high compliments to the young gentlemen thi
had spoken, hnd warmly praised tho ednIa'ionl
efforts and the untripg yea! in all the hight
duties of life, of the esteemed President of ii
College, the Rev Mr.. Reilly lie very eloqnrn
ly applied the sentiments pxprt ssed by some
the speakers, to our own times and country, au
dvduced from them lessons Of wisdom and jul
prnciplrs. "A an oiihand address We thin
nothing couli he neAter more pointed, or moI
able II was thoughtful ami excellent throug
out, and admirable for its propricly aud appl
cnbeness. 1t was just the thing for the occ
sicn, which is saying more than eau be alwn
SAID Of c4tempore speeches.
There were some very fine specimens of dIn'
ing aud peumanship exhibited in a separa
rooin-sone Of which could uot--We think
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