Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-03-15
LITERARY ENTERTAINmEHr At
THE WESLEYAN FEMA
LEGE.


College. on Friday evening last. The Han
was filed to its utmost capacity, and among
| those nresent were some OF our most respect
able and influential citizens. The exercises
we're commenced by the Glee Glass, winch
sang the anthem, "Ohl come, let us sing;
! Miss Ella Robinson, OF this Guy, teau
| well nrepared essay ca "The World beneath
the Waters" 1t contained much originality
of thought, and she gave expression 10 her
views upon the subject in pleasing manner;
"Eyening Chimes" trio, was rendered
in an artistic manner by Misses waits, Cooke
and Maruen. Those ladies possess vocal
powers of no ordinary character, and won
much praise on this occasion.
The essay of Miss Bette S. Tyler, of
Accomac County, Virginia, on "The lnhu,
ence of Music" showed that she possessed
A proper conception of the power ana lnnu-
ence of music. The essay was written in
pleasant vein, and exhibited much ability IN
the author
Glass "oi that had wings" This class
acouited itself in eredtahle manner IN
everything it undertook during the evening
Miss Ada G.. N.cols, of this city, read an
, essay on 'tIIeroismn As literary produc.
ton, il contained much merit anu was reau
in clear and distinct manner. IL gave cyl
dence that the author possessed wei cul.
tiyAied mind, and Is in every way competent
/ 10 ElNt tAlliNSnlNh W 49, t''>zNeo-
and elegant language
"La Screnade," song by Miss j. Cooke,
= elected praise.
A featnre of the evenings entertainment,
b was a colloquy, OF Il historical character;
between Misses Watts, Porter shepard ana
j Hartman In the rollOquY the young lalles
+ In IMAGINATION, crossed the ocean and visited
Il numerous places of note in the old world.
c They described with accuracy the birthplace
G of celebrated authors and statesmen, lnslltu-
lions OF learning, science, &c, Ne. AS the
@ yonng ladies progressed in their several
J. PARTS they gave evidence that they possess
}, thorough knowledge of history.
The chorus "Fat away our camp fires
lie burn. by the Goo Glass, and the song and
" choIus ''Thewatcheru the gate, by Misses
r. Watts, Cooke, Martien and Smith, were
rich treat
of The essay, "Tho West, by Miss Anne
in Milford, of This city, may be ranked as the
is best composition oi the evening, II was
Sc read in a clear and distinct manner, giving
il much beauty and effect. 1t was prouuc-
ks lion OF which the author has much cause "
is be proud, and elected universal praise
ed The quarlettc, ''rhe Orphans Prayer, y
Us by Misses b. Tyler Smith, Mariien and
in PROT. Iiichtenstcin, was rendered IN llneslyle
Ms The last essay, by sally II. Bates, OF thi'
Nj city. entitled, 1.-THE Unknown, was among
no. the most ereditabc in point OF literary merit
Of that was read during the evening I'm
les vnunp lady's voice is physically weak, ant
lr. upon this occasion 1t told against her other
no wise handsomely rendered essay
of The exercises were concluded with sing
inr the anthem, "Thou o God art praised,
and The audience retired well pleased wit
the rich intellectual treat they had enjoyed
The i. r. |. s. is Il literary society CON
... posed Of young ladies who are connecte
III, with the college 1t hH management !.
L.. OH anil ig
~, eci 10 the control of The officers OF the Co
lo' iere. in so far as to CSC. else gent
raj superyision over the membership The
Ne' qiyo several entertainments every session
~ whic, are attended with much pleasure u
!, e the public, as they are always OF Ing
W. literary and musical character, The one Q
.,.. Friday evening last, however, eXeelled an
'"s previous effort of the society, and has dol
.o,, much to exalt the reputation Of the Collel
lo LII in public estimation, as an institution
90 learning.
A'e' Under the management of President w
Mr. son, the Wesleyan, within few years, h
this risen to n first class institution OF learnin
lare with character OF which every Delaware
and is Justly proud, inasmuch as its uselulnt
tive is extensive, and its fame identical with TIN
leei own reputation and the welfare OF the eli
hest The number of scholars in attendance
in the present session exceeds that of any p
ders vious year, and embraces young ladies trI
,yho nil parts oil the country, giving evidence u
here the worth of this College is known and !
icent preciatcd everywhere. 10 President WIS
very is the credit manly due for bringing ab'
3 fcet this desirable result. He took hold OF
et on institution some years ago, when y was u
,uare iangushing condition, and by industry, 1
iescr severance and ability, has succeeded
,tion placing it upon its present cnylable ana
re il cure foundation. II is decidedly The
II l2s female institution of learning in the count
! Nor and presents strong claims to patron
c The from all who feel an interest in the edit
md ton OF young ladies', but more parlcula
Tinh does il commend itself to Delawnreans
and worthy OF their generous support
Il the trust that all who have charge of the edit
~ di. ton of females will give this institution
u feet consideration its merit deserves In mai
street selection OF College at which
,et in shall complete their education,
is al 4 Lorri5l6 Outn:Ja--The PmladelI
p, ana u. S. Gazette OF yesterday, says Al
nave O'Clock, last Monday evening, Kate G
j. from ble, young girl sixteen years of age,
'Wl"' her residence, in Ninth street, above Col
nj the upon nm Grand. About a square from
cs anu house she passed her brother, and n 81
II may further on she was aecostcd by man
ihosn suddenly seized her by both hands.
'auohs was terrified ut the demonstration, and 81
e spot pled desperately. "Don't you know I
OF our asked the man. "Nol no." was her pit
'''tS'' ICny. The next instant tue man ulrW
heloh, his pocket a. large phial the conten
lslhe which were caustic potassa This he Z
y lhclt into the face of the child, and then To-
sue Ills heels A, first the girl supposed the
i, ma To have been playing with her, and W
ne TWO off what she supposed 10 be water, p
etween on her way. In IL few minutes the ca
le SON nenetralcd the cutirlc and began its c
any ad- into the flesh. Since then the albumen
TO pur- posing the left eye has been so far diss
oil the That the sight is forever gone, and il
lol, anu checks great seams have been eaten.
trucleu police have searched ever since for u
Goui, thor of the outrage, and believe tim
oletcd child was mistaken for some other pers
ma we Railroad Case in CourL-Last week
on Mr. Court oil common iieas, OF DeHlWaic
rect, rs ty, Pa, me case OF lGgmarusoh onoS'
,rty will a. The fhiladelphla' wilmington anu
more Railroad Company, was tried
was an action to recover compensate
that ON stone delivered by plaintiff to the defer
Asbury to build wharf al New Castle. The
cd their tiff proved the delivery of two sloop
lndsomc They were ordered from Spencer Nell
,nbacks but as lie had not the stone ready he
number the order to Mr. Shoemaker to deliver
'hurch- The plaintiff also claimed damages
rsonaee ,cntion OF the vessel with the stone a
OF Rev. Castle, 1t seems the defendants wha
If things not in condition to have them unloadet
keeping they came. The vessel stayed som
=, chairs, until the wharf was ready. The def
ives and this case was that defendants had not
The com do with the building of the wharf al
where an not order the stone. That it belon
lad been the New Castle and Frenchtown II
ew hours Company, who had made con'r