New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-03

presidency OF tn0t INSTITUTION, W1lC0 was
cheerfuIly and gratefully accepted amid the
acclamations Of those who witnessed the
scene. The verandahs and galleries now
presented their liveliest appearance during
the exercises by the ladies rising. smiling
and waving their handkerchief in their
enthusiasm at such timely and deserved
| good fortune.
The following cadets had also conferred
Sp;sno1 upon them the degree Of Bachelor Of
John Randell. Rapides parish, aud George
| K. Pratt, St. Landry parish.
The degree of Bachelor of Arts was con.
ferred upon Cadets Samuel q. Lewis, East
Baton Rouge parish, and George n. Hayden,
Washington parish.
When the orator of the day. Charles F.
Buck, Esq, appeared upon the platform.
the superintendent presented him with q
diploma, conferriDg upon him the honorary
degree OF master Of arts. Colonel Boyd
! stated that this degree would have deem be-
tore conferred upon the first graduate of the
L alVerslty, but the war prevented his doing
80, and rs he (Mr. Black) would have re-
ceived it in 1863 the board of supervisors
considered it but Just to present 1t to him
now.
The Grafton of the day was then deliv.
cred. At its close the young orator re-
ceived the acclamatiOns of all, while the
professors on the platform shook him
warmly by the hand and congratulated him
upon his brilliant success. The Grafton is
published elsewhere.
The scene now changes to the field in
front of the University, where the cadets
assembled for dress parade. passing through
the several military evolutions admirably.
On the order being read disbanding them
for the session, they broke ranks with
cheer, and Fastening to the field pieces,
fired salute OF one gun for each of the
graduates, and one for the orator of the
day.
At dark, the "ugly club " assembled upon
the platform and after most amusing de-
bate from several of the cadets, the prizes
were awarded. pair of boots being pre-
sented: with all due ceremony. to the ugliest
and two or three bundles OF stick candy to
the most handsome. The grace with which
the boots were received the indignation
expressed by the handsome cadet, that
beauty should be bought so cheap and his
resignng in DISCUS: for that reason were
received with shouts of laughter.
The whole party, cadets and audience,
now proceeded to the dancing rooms, every
available space being occupied for that pur
pose. Even then the crowd Of dancers was
very dense, and it was not until late at night
that this amusement was really enjoyable.
The cadets have now their annual recess
of two months; the next session commen-
Clus Ou tAC uIot uny VI 0cptciAUois ACCOlu'
ing to the recent law of the Legislature,
each parish has the right to delegate to the
University, two beneficiary cadets, and the
city Of New Orleans twenty; who are re-
quired to remain four years, and at the ex.
piration of that time teach school for two
years. Parents or guardians who desire to
enter cadets in this institution without the
requirements last mentioned. may do so;
but must know that they are fifteen years OF
age, and have the knowledge of arithmetic,
Grammar and geography. The charge per
annum for this class of cadets is $3.50, for
all expenses except clothing.
The following letter from General Robert
E. Lee was received by the superintendent
in answer to an invitation for him to be
present:
WASHINGTON COLLEGE, Va. Jnne "a, 1870.
Colonel D. +. Boyd:
DEAR SIR-Accept my thanks for the
polite invitation to attend the commence
ment exercises of the Louisiana State Uni
versity. 1t would afford me pleasure to
visit your institution. but my engagements
here at present forbid. Wishing the insti-
tuition over which you preside the highest
success, I am, very respectfully,
The Board of Supervisors have recently
appointed two new Professors, Colonel
Edward Cunningham of Kentucky, Pro-
fessor of Natural Philosophy and Command
ant of Cadets; and DR.. Hilgsrd, of the
University of Mississippi, Professor of Agri-
cultural Chemistry and Geology.