The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-06-30

Contcdcracy: "Come out Of those boots"
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Pierce's re-
marks, Mr.. S. came forward and received
the boots. Our first desire, upon seeing
him, was TO see the prcttiest man,
for we certainly thought him far from
ugly. We hope that Mr.. S. will not
feel offended il we are too candid In
saving that we did not think him worthy
of his reward; for, strangers as we were,
We saw among the students several nghcr
men than he was. In reply to Mr.. flcrcc ;
remarks, he said that he was PANIED, as
we'll as pleased, to see such brilliant as
scmhlage, gotten togcthcrto see the ugllcSt
man in the University. He stood before
them, and would say, Behold the man."
He hoped that no one would be disap-
pointed in not seeing as uglya man as they
expected. He had pondercd for some
time aS 10 what subject he was 20 select,
and had at last concluded to expatiate on
the advantages of being ugly Perhaps
he might be asked why he did not dwell
on the disadvantages of being ugly. lie
would reply, because he had never expert
enccd any disadvantage from 1t. w no
would not be an ugly MANI"
Beauty is hu, skin deep, ugliness TO the bone
Beauty holds the fower, anu uShhess NOUS A'S
| own"
He continued in a happy strain for some
moments. winding up with n consolation
offered to the defeated candidates for the
boots. He told them not TO be disheart-
encd, for they could enter the lists next
wear; and he could say to them not TO fear
him, for he would not be among them the
next session, and even if he should be, he
would not run for a second term, lie
hoped that some one Of them might be re-
warded the next year, and bear OIL the
honors rs blushingly as he did.
| Mr.. Charles f. Sears, of Gloucester, Va,
was next introduced, and presented the
| hat to Mr.. Charles NJ, of North Carolina,
the prct,est man, with an appropriate ana
amusing address. He was answered by the
pretty gentleman, who despite the delica-
cv of his position, and the difficulty he
must naturally have had in replying 10 the
honor they had forced upon him, came
ont bravelv, and answered in most grace
full manner.
Then Mr.. II. c. Chambers, Of Mecklcn-
hurg. presented the slippers 10 Mr.. r. {.
A, Of Smithfeld, as being the most
conceited man in the school. He delivered
his address As an ode, and showed in il
considerable talent. Mr.. A replied to
him after the same manner in an ode filled
with wit and humor. II he is really the
vaineSt man, he can, in great measure,
be excused, for this little address showed
that he had something to be vain Of.
The last successful candidate for the
honors Of the "Ugly Club'-Mr. f. NJ. NJ,
Of Charlottesvillc--was presented by Mr..
John T. Rogers, of Albemarle, with very
large stick Of candy, rs being the smallest
man in the school. The remarks Of both OF
these gentlemen were we'll conceived, re-
plete with witty satire, and to the point.
After the celebration was over, Captain
J. Ham. Chamberlayne, OF Richmond, an
cx-s,udent of the University, and the
founder Of the "Ugly Club" was called
upon. He responded TO the call briefly
and appropriately; and his remarks were
well received by the audience.
This amusing affair passed Oft most plea
sanity, and every one present seemed
much diverted at il. 1t seemed remarka-
bic with what a good will and in what
kind spirit the honored gentlemen received
their rewards, although in the delivery
of them their most tender points were
played upon.
THE CELEBRATION OF THE JEFFERSON SOCIETY.
The final celebration Of the Jefferson
Literary Society took place in the public
hall, which was even more crowded tAan
upon the night before. At half-past =.
NJ. the Faculty and Societies had arrived,
and were seated in the hall. Governor
Pcirpont arrived in Charlottesville during
the day, and was expected, but was not
present. At the appointed hour Il prayer
was offered by Chaplain J. S. Lindsay.
Mr.. James Z. Drake, OF Alabama, Pres-
dent Of the Jefferson Society, then intro
duced Major John W. Daniel, of Lynch
burg, Va, the final orator OF the Society.
MAJOR DANIELS ADDRESS.
Major Daniel, young man Of fine ap-
pcarancc, though limping from the effects
of wound received while with General
.Iubal A. Early as Assistant Adjutant- &c
neral at Spotsylvania Courthouse, came
forward and delivered an address replete
with eloquence and beauty of sentiment.
His delivery was good and his manner
spirited. In some passages his whole
countcnance was frightened up and ami
mated by the sentiments he uttered. He
opened with an alluson TO the brilliant
scene before him, and very prettily intro
duced his subject" The People" He
then entered into the discussion of the two
following points: First. The will of the
people is supreme. Second. In their pu-
rity and enlightenment alone are their
safety and life-guard against external and
internal dangers. Man could not add per-
tune to the violet nor color to the rain
bow: neither could he, with all of his &C.
MUS and ingenuity, make law like the
one that came from the spontaneous will
of the people.
Napoleon attempted to grant certain
honors TO certain wise literary men OF
France; but though crowns were laid at
his feet, and he knew no master, he conld
not stand against the will of the people.
Macchiavelli it was who bad said that no
change of government could better ma
ton when corruption existed among its
for instance, Mexico, whose
government had been changed no less
than thirty-seven times, and yet to-day
she was rackcd with internal dissensionS,
and foreign vultures fed upon her wealth.
The heart of nation has to be subdued
by kindness and sympathy, and not by vio-
lence. Cesar had the magnanimty TO
erect statue in honor of Pompey, his
adversary. He recalled exiles,
appointed to office those who had fought
against as well as those who fought under
his banner, and the consequence was that
the people were ere long gathered together
as one, glorying in common ancestry,
and each one Boosting, 81 am Roman
citizen" A Roman emperor, when asked,