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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

USDouDTEpLy-One Of the best places in
the city at which to purchase fashionable
and durable clothing, at reasonable prices
is at Franz Meyers next door to First Ma
tional Bank.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

PeosPERISs.-A correspondent writing
from Springfield, ILL.,, speaking Of the agri-
cultural classes, as follows, which remarks
can well apply to this region. Farmers
everywhere are well OF. They appear to
have money enough to hold. on to their
wool and other crops, and arc perfectly in
dependent. Thousands, who, before the
war, were deeply in, debt, and had MOTT
gagged their Akrns quito heavily, sre now
not only 6st o6ikbt, but have nsnsy IN
the bank besidessc or greenbacks in their
strssg boxes 1t kd1ae."' ffSTstSE
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

PROGRESSING. - The North Davenport
School House--a large and commodious ed
itice calculated to meet the demands Of she
rising generation Of that district, is progress
ing finely, and will be ready for occupancy
in January next. w. L. Carroll, architect.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

WOMEN WANTED. = According to the
Rocky Mountain Neses the den,zens of Ne
vada and Colorado are in woful want oi wO-
men. Can't Davenport send them . dec
gations
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

PLxAsAxr.-All those who participatcdin in
the Fcnian festivities at Aitchclrs Bluff
yesterday, pronounce it = pleasant affair
Addresses were delivered by W. T. Dittoe,
Esq, and others.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23
COM N z RClAL.
Davenport Markets.

OFr,cE OF THE DAvESfoRr DEMocRaf,
"wednesday evening, Aug. 23. 1865. I
-Four. s- % per Dbl
WngAr No well cleaned round and plump,
Club. Tea and Galcna, 81 % No q all sound
cot clean enough for 40. l, l.ioMl.l5.
Cons. .--Ehelled, No. l, sound, plump and dry
40c.
BARLEr--ncw, I0
OArs--new oauL4Uc.
poTAroEs-25Ul3o.
OSioNs- 4acM50.
BUrTER.-20c.
EGGs.m.Oc.
HAY--%a.O0
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

Police CouRr.-For getting drunk and
creating disturbance, q man named Bols-
tori was relieved of $9. 4O>n fine and COSTS
For the sane offense, John Ross was fin.
ed 81 and costs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

KrNpAri's AnnoIINE.-Any lady who de
sires to POSSESS rich and beautiful head Of
hnir, should read Miss Nina Gcsrys ccrtifi-
cate, which speaks in positive terms Of the
value Of the Ambolinc. 1t is accomplishing
wonders, and may be confidently relied Oh.
II is for sale everywhere.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23
We6teHfs Wahfea

WeaveHFS Waited.
TWO OR THREE GIRLS Who understand
u weaving can get employment al the Daven-
port Wooen Factory. Jos. SHIELDS,
augl2-dU RropEietoe.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23
HOUSES FOR RENT.

M Il A new house ON Brady street, one OF
The most desirable residences in the CITY.
No. l. A large elegant house. with all modern
improvements. stable, well. cistern, fruit and
sbade trees, tine river view, centrally located,
--oue of the finest residences in the city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

Nc. 9. .Merwin's Block Perry Street. for sale,
with present rental of tl 100, paying good re-
turn nov. and prospectively avery valuable prop.
ertv. To close "A concern this property is offered
as very Low price and on easy terms.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

Old Eyes made new without SPECTA-
CLES, DOCTOR, OR MEDICINE. Pam
phlct mailed free on receipt Of ten cents
Address f. b. FOOTE, N. D., No. 1870
broadway, n. Y. aglo 3m'
Scorr DIVISION No. /, Sons Of Temper.
ance, meets every Friday evening at sew en-
o'clock in their hall over State sank, cor
ner I'd and Brady streets. jan d&wly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

There is no excuse for so many deaths by
Consumption, il those afflicted with Lung
diseases will only use Aliens Lung Balsam
in season. II will soon cure the disease
and prevent SO great = sacrifice Of life.
For sale by E.S. BALLoRD.
Also, by the Dealers IN Family Medicines
QeneralLu.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

BUSINESS EDucATIoN FOR DISABLED SOL
DlERs.- Extraordinary inducements offered
to disabled Union soldiers who desire to OBJ
tain thorough commercial education, at
Bryant, Stratton Il Merrills Commercial
College, Davenport. Always 60 to the
best. Send for circular. mylS DIV
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23


There is newspaper carrier in New Ha-
ven, Conn, who has walked forty miles a
day for the last ten years. lie uses Pink
erton's Wahoo and Calisaya Bitters as a
beverage. There is nothing like them to
sustain health and strength, and prevent
disease. For sale everywhere. Try them.
IMPORTANT TO THE Sick. We invite our
readers to careful perusal Of DR.. Eastcrly's 3
medical advertisements which can be seen
in our columns this ds~. DR.. Easterly S pre-
parations are STANDARD remedies and are
very celebrated and popular throughout the
great North west. We refer t. Dr.. Easter
ly's Iodine and Sarsaparilla, DR.. Cartcr's $
Cough Balsam, DR.. Bakers Specific and DR..
Marks Syphiltic Cure. These preparations
have been in general use for the last ten
wears, and are known to be infallible RENE
dies for the diseases they are recommended
to cure. We advise the afflicted to give them
a trial. Orders addressed to Or. r. Eastcrly
4 Co., st. Louis, or Dr. Eastcrly, No. 80,
Madison street, Chicago, Illinois, will be
promptly filled and forwarded by Express to
all parts of the United States aprld6 rem
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23
FARMS FOR RENT,
nmnN 40 10 100 ACRES.
COUNTRY VILLA FOR SALE.

No 30. On Jersey Ridge, miles from poss
.sic. 6nc house. in coed repair !; y rooms, .
cellars barn worth $500 and poultry house. =
ls varieties Of grapes, bore 1000 lbs last year
ali kinda of FRUITS bearing. This properly e"'
h,sces q acrcs. Price, a. 500
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

New York Market.
Nsw Y0RA. Aug. %.
Cotton 44c miding.
FLouR.-l50125c better. Ss.S5M9.io X. %.
WHEAr.-3GI5c better ].52Mi.o7 Chicago
Spring.
Cons. 81 Ma2 for sound mixed.
Oars Heavy, 60 Western.
PoRK Firm. &32 0"M32 25 new Mess
WHisKxr.-Quiet t2.lS
New York stocks.
NEw YoRK Aug %.
Gold opened Il l43's closed at 43s..
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

J. 7. TEMPLE, Florist, cor. 4th ard Main
Sts., fruit and ornamental trees. iny26-l ly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23
OFFICE FOR RENT.

No -. A large. light. airy Office, fronting on
East Second Street, corner of Brady with ante
>uOm n desired
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

JAHrroR WAsrED.--M Bryant, Stratton
L Merril's Iowa State Business College
Apply at the business Office Of the College.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

No. T. Rar. Billiard and Dining Rooms tor
rent, connected. with kitchen and sleeping
v,4ms attachcd,) formerly occupied by Z. II.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23
FURNISHED ROOM,
SPLENDID STORE PROPERTY.

No. s Furnished room for rent. for gentle
nan: also a room uuturnishcd good room
il the business part Of the city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-23

No. | East Second Street, south east corner
OF Brady Street (front Office
up stairs.)
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-09

snaehs II ther patrons But 'naiters and thibss
arc different There hop4 very elegant and formal
bUt every thing 10 the shape Of ID len entry
vnh u visitora b tsDesth ~ dignity Of meaem
ssssseS psiss, an sssss 10 Seps may no. % mis-
understood. b not only the landlords VINO nas .
changea-the people have also become aSstocranc
y no 1ach 81 billiards., vi6s and pistol shooting snume
e y ens Of he spscidlsss u The Cape There p now
driving 70 Cold Springs and the Bayssde ana psmona
Beach, grabbing and fashionable Ashng In inc Sounds
In justice 70 the Cape however must ray tha ne ns
and many other fish tho spoils Of those VINO go
"fshng for fish," The Cunning 10 also good irene Oh
mine basged dozen weooock yesterday morning. oe'0'e
breakfaSl
Upon any clear evening the promenader upon the
beach sr Younger tho Pavilion may observe across
the blue expanse OF water which separates cape May
from Delaware Eastern shores OF Maryland three
INK hight another casts steady sheen across tho Wild
waves and the third flashes like meteor oveE and anon
THROWING O lurid light acsoss the DARK clouds above
These lights u Cape Healopon the Breakwaler and
the eamboas por the bay side, ana have often
derod that mae host John 1ittle or the Oscar House.
which, by the way, chrstened in honor OF Oscar
Coles, Esq, OF New YORK; repent again. wonder Mr.
line Of boats 70 rs across for the entertainment Of The
visitors hese There b not even calling yacht
70 hire III.
GRAND CARNIVAL
There WI be, time during the current month,
grand carnival ana bss asfss ct Me Congress Hah The
lawn will DO illuminated With many -colofea lanicrns
splendid band will be stalSoped IN tho pavilion, and
knights NUNS kings, gpsses, clowns and dominoes will
mingie In the festive throng The costumes will DO
brought from New York. and win be provided at cost 70
the revellers At midnight the grand hall win be thrown
open, tho masks removed, and tho ball VAL commence
WHOM ends VIII tell yo0 more abo~tdk-
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Ghss and servant coiooefC Hawks Gecree Bowers,
Aaron Amersnd Albert King VIZ r Lord ys .%sp
ahipsTd Captain Habsr..edI W Ford, Captain jaime;
Harrison, Cabot Nicholas Je6erson. Lieuiensnt
Winnie bavsss. Lieutenant Brooks Captain
tarnsworth Lambert Assistant Surgeon Unitra states
Army; James Williams Mathew Harmon Ben ,f nan
vcnn. DR. Herxbore Or CRAZY Lieutenant Cooper Henry
florence Porter FravernaL Richard Bcmis Mrs yohn
sso %oay Finley Wn% Mnss Miss HsSe
Nudge Alfred Rolla, John Davis Smith, RYAN Mark
nnsno,~ics Lnc,a Mis-, Mary August Mrs Bspia ma
Thomas, Coleman Mrs r Y Henley and child W Reil
vie sus ns hres snsn cs%
Miller Ira Barry, Mrs DR. children and SER
yant Brazenel wife and servant DR. Mills RP Harper
doner and friend Madame Ashley daughters Il
Wright Pcnnyman, W Dunn.
NEW Enthusiastically George Washington.-J Alex
Mclaughlin Thos stepoe Theo Meaks ehas Courteau,
zneavepcy. Price, Rendelho. Espenan Parstcn,
,ames Tnylor jules Ieehmore and wife u Yomnss
Icnken. Davis Gcnrbury Or scratchley Miss Anna
Thomas. Surgeon W Clark, r Lobe, Lonis Michael Miss
iiams Aissamdsr lamont Cha. Porter II Chap
man. z Lewis. Louis Bnrdck. w Mailman. Hall, y
Whnesy Campbcil Ezra Gilbert, Dudley Conkln,
jackson, MAS Harriet Rnsey.
sAvANHAH-Steamer Nevada-R II Harris W Harris,
H3rNto Pitcher II . Mcdonald Mayer, ST Whtcomb,
John Bond, James Hoer, W Clark Gordon X Fort w
sdecy, = HecomS Geo Caaey and son, Geo Savage
t psGhs% T Beard WoodrTr woodruff Lb zen
..PoRILxSD- Steamship Chesapeahe-wG Patch snd wife,
Eost Pcrsnaeid chas pe"se NJ. Anna s whsse s
Mrs and as%sn Bard Gu rsn
Stewart, W Fl Blesh, Fred NJ Smith, Thomas Bany,
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Arrivals and Departures.
AnnvUA

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:y M Ss'sa; Ss2I: nd
n; s
S:sS:ss Isui:ssns ri.a:f u: .%a two children;
IF: n. ~ ;pd ~ M H.PS
esxss
Tsws1 w. csap
i.lSs IsiSSs ana vsn wyoi g pspsSS. y ins.Ils,
Gsniey, smith, Williams, xSams' DnaniSs. )
-sssa sSi;cs s.a s sSs q
": R..Ss R:s ss e "
aEss xnd fs1y nrs Mr.
ssis ra y. 1ss
Mayer ana shld ws.ers, WIN o Aver. Mm o II Ksr:
" s ana
scs:onns.S %,. ghaTsS Geo Wales Wal. Nh u
Hawthorn, Pierce and son.
DEPARTUREs.
.s q jss SsDs:.s r.. ;
and Mis-; Anna Manpsrsy Mr. John Aislsn, ~. and
s:sSn kIse RS y ana %s: s.s ASSf y
WI ;s sc'a Ism EFT ss;;
y Es wkn nDns SSsss., Hpa:S c.rssmo MADDEN
S,ssasl buggy, xr: And Hi:: HsSin:, BissSes
ns a.g4s s..'s % Ssss'. and As,. X
MIA. ~. ana .,isS csnGIi .ps vile c,yS
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sSs.h Louis; Si.:s. and t Bu,,:r s Andrew s:
ssw,ars Sr,nnan Jose Bsrros srubsGraneh,
SSsIis: sutton, samuel shannon %,s% Iia.ilicn 0y
s M .s Say asS Ssy SsS,s1 p%%fry
Sis$rs Msss. sSss,ass nilsSs %!ns al.d
captain ill., ] s't51 f Sss
% and .slan d hsH R %am s%s
Alfred Motto, John Gunzspboescr stephen Earle. Dr.
Others in,thc siesrsee "''"'' WIN
nsn sss and sss Ri. ."s
ss;ss:.ssa $sss ssS family so!s and s'' as NJ
nm SSss sss c.Ssjs. da.is,sss ys1scs:i IA
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Lssestt and lady, Miss Mar Lessia Lswis, Jr-ssd
soyruAsyrc., .uAvas AND HAssyse--stssmship Borus-
sis-h. ssd MIS- sShn BerS.r wisop Mrs Nazareth
wang ss k,n MICE fss' .sd
!nrss shndss. sis.sr po%pies Miss Apsnsts nsder N,
swS.r' NJ. Bruno: Me. PhI,pPina ds.iiy Miss Louise
Sas RcSsris M. S.sa.!eih walker Mics Anna Ic.s!d
E ss 4; s::%s:s
Sss SsssS fi's
yer, William Diugs, Anton Nol Edward Berwsnger,
John La Crcfr, mrs zacharias, Miss LchteDhelu,
Mrs. Mn.a Boxer, Me Nina dudhewitseh and ehld. Or
George Dvsch Henry John Williams Alphonse,
Meier, Hermann Breuer Peter Fsesscnch, Jacob He
John Jacobs August Fink William Louieson Erich Ruyer,
Mr. and Mrs Louis Thomas Henry Giles, Miss Emily Gies
Miss Jane Giles II Maenus Mcsner, Fr Becker and
son Carl oerlaeh Ksrndt Henry NuInbereer leopold
Rev Joseph Kaufman George Kipzer Henry Cans Mr. and
Mrs John George Rehard and child, Mr. and Mrs August
Garnior and two children Edward V0gt and SON Decor
hscrt Icwischn Alfred Anger Fredr Morah Mrs Helene
Heck, William Dahstrom Fricdr Brett Friedr Wagner,
Fried Sebuch, George Schede Ferdinand Nohmanr, Mrs
Caronn Is Samuel lIeinebach, Charles Hnfh Wilhelm
Deusing, Fritz Diemcr, William Finger y w Brennor Anon
flesuhhnucr Ncoaus Witgss, Mr. and Mrs Aczandcr Rc
Manu. Pierre Dupra Friods doosmann Henry kroaor and
others in steefage
REw Enthusiastically Guiding Star--A q Tremouet
and family. Flake, Rand, N schirmsr, Lehman,
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DRlscol.-On Friday, July 7, Of Inflammation Of tn>
lungs DANIEL DRsOoLL of Daniel and Ellen Drscoll
aged year, months and 16 days.
The friends and relatives respectfully invited to
tend the funeral from II Roosevelt street, this Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock The remains will be taken 70
Calvary Cemetery for interment
DUYYY-On Saturday, July 8, CATBARrSE, wife Of
George Duffy, aged 80 years.
The relatives and friends Of the family respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral from her late residence
No. IS Cherry street, on Monday afternoon, at two
O'Clock.
Roons.-On Saturday, July 8, WILLIE john ROGERS,
youngest child Of John and Mary Jane Rogers aged
year and months.
The friends and relatives respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral Monday afternoon, at O'Clock,
from the residence Of his parents No so Tenth avenue
corner Sixteenth street.,
[Fbr Other Deaths, see Third Page.]
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-09
Miami University.


OXFORD, Ohio, Juno %, 1885.
Forty years ago In the days Of good Dr. Bishop Miami
University issued It's rss annual circular and the fol
twelve young received their diplomas from the
hands OF the venerable President or these seven arc
for an the living Since that time over four thousand
students have received instruction IN the University and
seven hundred and have y. @ Raw
" Hail. D. D., In tho First PresnyeFtaa enarcn, ON
Tuesday evening. The Alumni meeting, on "Wednesday,
was held IN chapel bnt the attendance was not large
The Miami University has been greatly hon0rcd In tho
patriotism and bravery Of her Alumni and students
The trustees have authorized the secretary Professor
H. Bishop, 10 prepare q roll Of honor Each student
that has been the service and the friends Of The noble
dead are requested send 70 the Professor the time OF
sr Se, I tho roll
10 be pubtjehod, ana will DO document OF speciu IN
terosN Quite . number OF solfcre -osncers ana PIT
vates-formerly members Of tho University, were IN
attendance at the commencement Among these
honored sons Of old Manu. we observed General hooer
Adams e. ,h S n as ". hos Ds ~ Green
field Ohio On the 18th Of April 1851. he left the halle
Of the University and enlisted private In The Twenetn
and became colonel Of tho Eightydrst Ohio volunteer
infantry, distinguished the bloody fields of Shiloh,
Iuka and the Atlanta campaign; commanding orisaco
Savannah he deservedly promoted 70 the rank OF
brigader general This brave soldier with other com
friends and their presence added much 70 tie interest
The commencement services.
Tho literary soceties were addressed on Wednesday
evening by the Rev D. Swing, A. n, Of Oxford
This the 29th s the last day Of the feast The morn
ing delightful, and 81 an early hour the Campus
with good representation Of said matrons and honored
sires greeted the class Of 1896 Prayer offered by
Rev Aten, Richmond, ind, followed by the following
programme
Latin saiutatory- Gil, Liberty, Ind
Society and the Indivdual-H c. Johnson Hillsborc,
Ohio.
Antagonism-w. b. b. Austin, eprngboro Ohio.
Humidity -. z. Crawford, Hamilton Ohio
The Freedman's Bureau-Win II. Hills Madison, Ind.
Tho Advance In 0old-G. w. NcCracken, xenia, Ohio.
Liberal Scholanhp-George Hageman, Williamsburg,
Ohio.
Energy-Henry Taylor, Columbus, Ohio.
valedctory-W. +. Dougan, Richmond Ind.
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Horrible wife Murder 1t 6igourney.

lFrOm tne Mu6Cal1ne JOURNAL.
Sheriff Merriam Of Keokuk county, came mp the
Western train yesterday with man named W. J Amen
In custody, who was arrested on charge OF killing his
s a. saS
two strange men while he was working In the field.
Circumstantial evidence strong against him, how
ever and be arrested and taken before the mags
trate who bound him over for ten thousand dollars
appear 1t the next term Of tho district court which,
being unable 70 pay, he was started on 70 jail At Oeka
the Shenn They had hardly gone eight miles ere
they ovefken bya large number Of the citizens
Of Sisourney, who demanded the prisoner swearing they
understand that he would shoot the nst who laid
hands the prisoner After considerable pareyy the
mob consented 70 dhpone II Allen was taken to Z
stronger a chan the ono at Oskaooe fesrs being On
ertained that he would escape The Sha6 promised 70
take him 70 tho Muscasine county JAIL whsn the crowd
seemed satisfied
The whole party then turned back 70 sgourney They
had not gone more than half way however, until the
mob spirit again broke out and fresh attempts were
made TO seise the prisoner but the nrmness manifested
full confession, quelled the mob.
Allen then confessed that after dinner he went 10 work
In the neld leaving his wife asleep on the bed but soon
whefc she lay and with beat out her brains He gives
his for this heinous crime that he engaged
10 % soud M 81. T rs q d.
charging 70 some one else and then settle down will
his new wife.
AFTER this confession the sheriff and his prisoner
permitted TO 90 their way unmoested A sgourney
however, the sheriff took the precaution 70 procure the
services Of several militia to guard the prisoner which
he retained until he reached Warrington.
Allen now denies his confession, and says be made
only because he was compelled TO- There is no doubt
however In the minds OF the citizens Of SgouTney thai
me prisoner now lies in jail al this place. where hi
viii remain until the next term Of the district court al
sigouruey. He 10 man Of middle age and rather hnt
nfteen years SINCE and apparently lived happily with he
during that time. He had no children.
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very many became field ofcen Brevet Brieaier Gene
raj Benz Fearing OF the class Of $50, believe, at
tained The highest rank He enlisted private and
was through all the grades very large proportion OF
the alumni members Of the college have been killed
measures FOR erecting a monument on tho college
grounds IN memory Of those who died in the service
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sHIPPIN 6 NE w S

Movements OF Ocean Steamers.
Malls forwarded By every steamer in the regular lines
cept the Canadian line, which call at Londonderry. The
steamers from the Continent call at Southampton
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-09

The annual examination and commencement exercises
OF this Institution closed hast Friday evening The
catalogue tho year just closed shows total attendance
OF two hundred and ten pupils
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-09

(Br) Liberty Geo Washington Guiding staS = FERRY
Fountain, Yasoo Hateras Gen Sherman, Nevada Louisa
Moore. Alhambra.
Wind at sunset NNW, very light.
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COLLEGE COMMANDMENTS.

Comme neement ~ Ingham University.
This instttation located IN the beautiful village u
leroy has university charter from the Legislature Of
tAi State and 10 OF study IL extended and equal
the colleges OF tho land Those who present
tho exaninatoD unite the statement
that thcy never witnessed thorough per-
feet satisfactory. The young ladies' showed them
adopts the higher branches Of mathematics in
moral science and IN the ancient classics They
thoroughly educated
The commencement exercises occurred on the 2lst
u and drew together in tho large chapel OF the Uni
versity the Lterah or the whole surrounding country
Tho Chancellor the Rev. Dr. Burchard Of this city, pre-
sided Essays read by members OF the graduating
class on tho following themes:-
Latin salutatory by Miss H N Hoffman
The Inner Temple; by Miss N. e. Baker.
Rubic0ns OF Lifc, by Miss L. r. Parker.
Old AZ Methusalah, by Mrs N. B. Hail.
Glmpses, by Miss r. X. Hail.
Echoes, by Miss A. G. North
Hidden Forces, valedictory by Miss N. L. Price.
Rev. r. Person delivered the annual address before
the literary societies. books and reading, winning for
himself many golden opinions.
Tho day fine and the exercises passed on with the
greatest sclaf The degree A. A. (Aitior AStium)
conferred upon sevcn young ladies who had completed
the regular curriculum Of study Tho honorary degree
OF LIZ D. also conferred upon Harvey g. Eastman,
President u the Commercial College, Poushkeapsta
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Ripley Female college.

The anniversary exercises OF this institution located
al Poultney, w. have just closed and send abricf
count Of them, thinking may bo interesting 70 the
readers Of the HsRAID.
The annual sermon was delivered on Sunday evening
June %, BY the Rev J. n. 1dgertOn, Of .Ballston
Monday and Tuesday, 10th and 27th, were devoted 10
the examination Of CLASSES. Monday evening Ralph
Waldo Emeson Of Concord Masa delivered the annual
address before the Irving Association and on Tuesday
evening the commencement exercises occurred, consist
ing Of essays and Rotations by sixteen young ladie
large number Of strangers was present among whom
observed Francis Lyon, Esq, Of New York CITY; Dr.
Lord Of Newark NJ j. Councilman j. Wilson Green, OF
Now York city and Professor John A. Nichols, LII D. !,
Of the New York Free Academy who 10 spending his
summer vacation here.
The sermon Of Mr. Edgerton appropriate and prac
teal The address OF Mr. Emerson was like all his pro-
auctions, highly suggestive The essays Of the young
ladies' were emineny creditable 70 them and wen cacu
lated sustain the envabe reputation Of the college
Poultney il one Of tho oveliest towns In Vermont and
s located Of It's oveliest valleys somo OF the
denzens Of Gothams beginning TO And this out
and 70 betake themselves hither for country quiet
picturesque scenery, mountain air and cool nights
during the heated term Of July and August No
one Of thcm falls 70 realise his expectations while he
finds the pckerel and bass fishing in Lakes Austin and
Bombagim thrown in - gratuity.