Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07
Letter from Lexington.
lCorespondence Of the Alexandria Gazett

LEXINGTON, July As announced in my
last, the 18th Anniversary celebration of the
Dialectic Society of the Institute came off at
the hall of the Institute last night. The Pres
ident, Cadet Zachary Taylor. Of Tern, presen-
ted IN the name Of the Society. and with tellc-
itous remarks. the medal for best debater to
Cadet J. E. Ware Of Ala. VINO having than
ked the Society, took as his theme the motto
of, their badge ''Dies Eeniet: giving vivid
pictures of the glorious future Cadet ". F.
Pearson. of Ala, was awarded the Gratis d.
ploma as most use1ul member He simply said
Thank you and took his seat, receiving the
compliments of the audience for showing more
| good sense and better taste than is usual on
such occasions. Diplomas we're awarded to
the following graduates: John II. Morgan.
Ala, John Sims, Va, q. 7. Balfur. Miss,
R. II. Ksllo. Va: I. j. Frazier. Va, j. !.
Wrade, Ga, j. +. Ware, Ala: I. 5: Boswell,
Va. n. Manson. Va, j. d. Glenn. \. e., 7.
G.. Halliburton, Va. Jas Brewer, La, ". +.
Pearson. Ala, j. NJ. Jayne: Miss, Henry
Fairfax, Va, B. X. Kirkland. Nd, 7. {.
Hardie, Ala. W. Whcatley, D. G., J. P. Ar
thur, s. c., +. ". Simmons. Va.
Cadet r 2. ": Morris: Of Va: the Orator
showing great deal Of originality both in the
|
Grafton was replete with beautiful passages
Cadet ]. NJ. Jayne, Of Miss delivered the val
edctorv from the graduating class.
This morning our Commencement exercises
began at 10 clock. when the corps Of Cadets
was formed on the Parade ground, where the
standing Of the graduating class was read: and
the appointment Of officers for the ensuing year;
thence the corps moved to the Presbyterian
Church and after stacking arms in front OF the
! Church. entered the body Of the building.
After music Cadet A. Hamilton. OF y. c.,
introduced Cadet W. L. Spotswool. Of \ a,
the Orator, who without selecting any partlcu-
lar subject, said that he had been urged to say
few words that might afford food for thought
to those who were leaving school forever: 50
after briefly noting the power OF thought he
pointed out that better way. in which man
alone can fulfil the true intentions of his Ma
ker. in forcible and touching language urging
them quickly to choose this way. Cadet }. +.
Arthur Of S. c.. delivered the yaledictory
from the graduating class, an exceeding diih-
cult task but performed in such manner as
to win the highest encomiunls from his delight
ed auditors Any number Of beautiful flowers,
coming from fair ones from every part OF the
church, were bestowed on the speaker. and
twas easy to perceive By the bright smile
breaking forth, as one particular card was read.
that Alma Mater was not the dearest thing lett
behind to them. Gen. +. H. Smith. Super
intendeut, then delivered Diplomas TO the
members Of the graduating class, torty-Sx IN
number, and read the Distinctions Tor the past
session. Ccl Edmund Pende,on. State Sena-
tor from Botetourt then addressed the gradu-
ating class on the advantages Of scientific
studies in advancing the material prosperity OF
mankind, presenting no striking new IDEAS.
Col. p, in plain practical terms, presented the
idea old in very attractive form, and made con
elusive argument on his proposition. Col. John
N. Patten delivered the address before the So
cietv of the Alumni, an able though lengthy
one. Taking the life of Cadet from It's awk-
ward beginning to the finished graduate, he
showed how well the principle of subordlnatlon
was preserved in the school, and then disclalm-
ing the principle Of equality in strong terms,
| he showed that subordination was one OF the
most important principles in preserving the
| harmony of mankind Col. Patten address
will be published. WILLIS.
A BADLY Used HUsBASD-A husband at
Bristol has been the victim of misplaced conf.
dence in this: That while he fondly looked
forward, in the fulness of time. to the advent
Of an heir to his house and his hopes, and his
paternal bosom yearned for its arrival, his gush-
ing wife inconsiderately presented him with
three at the same time. Naturally enough he
| may feel that this is TOO much of good thing,
and that he is badly used man. 10 see
him and go two better in that way: as the
sportsmen say, is more than he bargained for
| But there is one consolation are all
boys, and will not have to be supplied with
| paniers and chignons \ perp!eIei father. IN
| like predicament, on first beholding the numer-
Gus additions to his household, meekiy cnqulr-
ed whether ANY had gotten away? Perhaps
| the Bristol parent propounded the saGe inter-
rogatory.--LynchJ,ny Iug'n'an
WASHINGTON ITEMs-Mr. Clement Wood
ward, an old and respected citizen, died on
Wednesday in the sixty-nnth year Of his age.
Mr.. Woodward was for many Gears prom!-
nent business man.
The board of health has passed resolution
providing for the determination of the large
packs of vagrant dogs that intest the streets
during the pending heated term.
| A letter received here announces that Gen-
eral Spinner will leave Europe on the 18th
inst, for this country.
c. c. Bowen has not yet received his par
don, though the blank pardon was mailed from
the Attorney Generals office to the President
on Saturday.
.n.7RRIED.
D.