Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-26
Washington and Lee University.

LENlNGION, JUNO .-OOulllc0cCulCHl MCch
has been so full Of events that they should not
all be crowded into single letter. yet your cor
respondent has been so enjoying them that he
has put off writing from time to time until he
fears his report will be somewhat stale. On
Sunday, the Rev. j. G. CRANBERRY. ID. d.,
preached the Baccalaurcatc sermon from .Jcr-
emiah TX chap 90 and n verses ''Thus saith
the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his
wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his
might; let not the rich man glory in his riches
but let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he
undcrstandcth and knoweth me, that AN the
Lord From this text he preached iorcl-
bic and eloquent sermon. holding his audience
enchanted Tor an hour or more. On Monday:
Rev Dr. Grasty, of Ky. addressed the Young
Men S Christian Association of the University:
having for his subject ''Steadfastncss of pur-
pose rs productive of high results" with no
pretenton to elegance or beauty Of expression,
this idea WAS forcibly illustrated by numerous
citations Of apt examples, and urged home in
strong, earnest language, evidently imprcSSng
his audience On Tuesday, at s p H., the
final celebration Of the two literary societies was
held in lee Chapel. The President of the
Graham Lee Society. Mr.. W. ID. Postal, Of
Tenn, presented the medal, awarded by the
Society to its best debater to Mr. j. b. Stubs.
of Texas, who returned his thanks in grace
full speech of five minutes. In like manner,
Mr. j. W. Stephens, Of Texas, President Of
the Washington Literary Society, presented
the dcbatcrs medal to Mr.. H. II. Fleming, Of
Va. who replied appropriately. The Dcclaim-
cr's medal from the Graham Lee was prcscn-
ted to Mr. Kirkland, of Tenn, who dcclamcd
the "Madman's lly," and that Of the WASH
ington to Mr.. Cabel, Of n Y, who simply re-
turned his thanks, but that in such tones and
with such manner that twas evident he richly
merited the honor conferred ON linn.
Mr.. \. c. Houston, Of W. Va, delivered
the Grafton from the Graham Lee, speaking
torcibly and with great care and sclt-po>scsSion.
but unrcasonably long.
Mr. w. Stephenson, Of Tenn, the Orator
from the Washington, made an excellent speech
showing great good taste in not firing his audi
cncc by being too lengthy.
After the addresses, Mr.. Joseph W. Taylor,
of Ala, presented the Sanlin medal. for the
best article writer for the Southern Collcgian,
to Mr. w. II. Kincklc, Of Va, and al elegant
copy Of Shakespeare, offered by the Va. tia
zcttc us second prize for articles in the Collie
gan to Mr.. \. {. Houston, of ". Va. In
the intervals between The speeches and after
the exercises were over, WcbbcrS Banl. from
Washington discourScd sweet music, forming
no small part in making the celebration exceed
ngly pleasant.
On Wednesday night Rev. Thos l.. Pres
ton, Of Richmond, delivered the address before
the Society of Alumni at the College Chapel,
after which the Alumni supper came off ut the
Hotel. Your correspondent did not attend
either; there WAS L greater charm III the form
of the Commencement Ball ut the College
Hotel. Would that he had the power Of Il
Jenkins to describe all that happened there. but
ordinary men must not aspire to describe such
scenes suffice it to say, that midst the brilliant
galaxy Of bellies crowding the ball room. our
charming little Alexandria beauty. Miss ----
shone brightest.
Thursday morning, the Commencement cx-
prayer by Rev. Mr. Pratt. After this the names
Of those distinguished in their classes and Of
those entitled to degrees were read. The mum
endless matter to attempt to cnumcratc them.
Mr. j. n. Bartlcttc Of La. upon whom alone
the degree Of \. NJ. had been conferred this
year, delivered the Cincinnati Grafton. Mr..
NJ. Mathew. a. B., Of Tenn. delivered the
University Prize Essay and Mr.. D. J.. Wilson,
A. B., of Va. the Naledictory address, At
II o'clock a. III. Mr.. Jos. W. Taylor, Of ALr.,
addressed the Literary Societies, >trongl y ur-
ging the project Of making, Washington and
Lee University 4 Memorial college, tc hc cu.
lowed by donation from the Southern States
of SlO0,OO0, and to be called the Ice Mem
oria University. Mr. Taylor spoke with deep
carncstncss on this subject cvidcncing great in
terest in its success Thursday night there
was promenade on the College Campus, the
band giving sweet music and keeping sweet
speeches from being heard by those who should
not hear them. Yesterday afternoon the Chap
ter Of the Beta, Theta, Pi Fraternity. from
the University and Institute had i Grand din
ncr at the National HOTEL suitable toass We're
given and responded to, and Judging from ap-
pearanccs we'll appreciated byth happy partic-
ipatorS. WILLIS.
FISH CULTURE Richmond Enquirer
has the following with regard to tsh-cnlurc in
Virginia.: "Dr. Wall. Of Frederick, one Of the
Virginia Fish Commissioners, in his last report
to Governor Walker, says that he has cXlm in
cd Il number Of springs in the Valley, and finds
that they are not colder than ) degrees. which
is warmer than the point ut which NJ. Seth
Green says trout can bG prOpa"ated. There
are many inquiries made for the black lrlS>, and,
with the aid of expert fishermen, the Doctor
succeeded in catching number curly in June,
but the weather proved too warm for their pre-
scryatlon and transportation and the expert
mcnt had then to be rclinquished. He will re-
new it when the weather gets colder, and the
prospects art that this beautiful and delicious
fish will be introduced into the waters of that
section Of the State, They have been already
introduced iato PENNSYLVANIA and Maryland,
and thrive beyond the authorizations OF fish
sanciers. DR.. Wall proposes, with Professor
Baird Of the Smithsonian institution Wash
ington, to explore the falls of the Po-
tomac above Georgetown with view ofinvcsti-
eating the feasibility demonstrating 'iiSh-ways,'
SO that sllad and herring may find their way to
the upper waters Of that river, where they
have never yet been.
t. r. TRAINS. - From the Fairfax News.
We have received letter from that very cx-
cellent and accommodating gentleman, j. NJ.
Broadus, Esq, the general ticket agent Of the
q l. ~ road in which he says You are H.
together miSinformcd about our NIGHT t,:,n ~