The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-03


The Anniversary Esercisss Of the Keo-
kuk Female Seminary closed ON Wednes-
day evening. There was very full at
tendance of the patrons of the institution
and citizens interested in educa tional
matters. during the entire two days occu-
pied BY the Exsmination and Commence
msnt exercises, and great deal Of inter
est and qualification was manifested and
expressed on all hands.
The review Of studies took place on
Tuesday afternoon and evening. The rec
itations we're correct and thorough and ex-
hibited the admiral intellectual training
of the pupils.
The clsasss in botany had been taught
not simply names and definitions from
the books, bat had learned in nature the
divine plan Of classification and the prac-
tical application. Of the service in the
analysis Of iA objects. with text books
simply as judges and helps in the prose
cut'on Of the study.
The rscitaiions 10 natural philosophy
and evidences of christianity also exhibit
ed clear comprehension and full appre-
citation Of the subjects involved on the
part OF the pupils examined.
Indeed. all the recitations were admi-
rable and, We believe, without single
failure during the entire progress.
The exercises in oslislheDics.. was most
charming exhibition of simplicity and
grace, and the music " hich enlivened the
occasion. under the direction Of Professor
Stinson, who composed several of the pie
ccs Was very fine.
| The Anniversary Exercises on Wednes.
day were attended by still larger con
course Of people, and we're the first OF the
kind in the history of our city.
DR.. Post Of ST. Louis delivered mos
scholarly address, rich in ideas and illus
trations, showing that thought and feel
ing. truth and love, the culture Of the in
tellect and the sensibilities must go han'
in-hand in our sdacstiossi efforts.
This was followed by most admirs
. bic addres. BY the principal, c. II. vii
Jams, and touching faHewellin connet
), ,ion with the delivering of Diplomas I
I the graduating. class.
In the evening the entire programu
was closed by very pleasant "reunion
- of trustees, parents and pupils, under II
'e auspices Of the principal aud his estim
81 BILE lady. This was very pleasant a
!, fair and called together very larp
y representation Of the rcspectability, ente
% prise, wit and beauty 'of our town. II
evening was enlivened by music, ar
er is,henics, humorous speech from N
ID Strong and closed with elegant refres
et pents provided for the occasion, by Il
O. liberal hearted principal.
ly We are happy to be able to chronic
th in such times as these, SO favorable Gel
nd bration of the FIVE years labor of the d
ut voted principals Of the Keokuk Fem'
ID, Seminary. in what was well term
"foundaticn work"--for this Semina
now appears above the ground manif
r and living fact, fountain Of intellect'
!" and moral Influence worthy Of the 81
" port and sympathy of all the wise a
-" good and entitled to universal CONNER
!, alton.
- ~A Military Commission to inqu
'0' into the matter Of the destructiod OF ct
the e,,'s press is in session At Keokuk. G
Ugh Fitx Henry Warren is President. Il
i'd thought vt Keokuk that Clsgett will
,o, reimbursed the full value of his press
~. lO,tumwa Courier.
1t is strange that the lies and nonse
Of Coppsrheadism should have SO str
in on the public mind that even h
journsl like the Courier is affected by
infusion.
~ OF course it is not thought in keo
:. that Ciagett will be reimbursed for
!" destruction Of his press. for the pc
.oP' here know that the Military Commits
= has simply to inquire whether the OH
''e in charge here we're implicated in the
- " lawful proceedings complained OF.
Il Ladies 10 the Roscuei
We are requested by the Commit
ON who have charge Of preparing for
rricr Fourth of July celebration, to reg
d to the patriotic ladies of the town to pro