Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-05
Editorial Correspondence.
UNITED STATES NAVAL AcnENY,
A.sss.,ottq .Junr 1917

ANNAPOLIS. june IL lNfAt
Several causes combine to render the Com
meuccment exercises at the Naval Academy,
which took place to-day, an occasion Of surpass-
ing interest. The magnificent grounds Of the in
stitution Mt this season are beautiful beyond de-
scription Interested visitors are drawn hither
from all sections Of the country, inasmuch rs ev-
cry Congressional District in the Union is ent-
tied to representation in the academy And
there the Secretary Of the Navy, together with
the heads Of the several departments and the
distinguished officers in the service, gather from
all quarters to join in the honors and festivities
Of the occasion.
The principal services to-day consisted Of an
exceedingly able address to the midshipmen by
Chief Justice MosEs, Of South Carolina, one OF
the annual Board Of visitors, and brief address
to the graduating class, followed by the presenta-
ton of diplomas, by the Hon. GEoRoE Nj. RoBE-
son, Secretary OF the Navy, Never have we
listened to a more appropriate or eloquent ad
dress On such an occasion. The graduates mum
Der twenty-sx.
The usual Commencement Ball took place last
evening and was an exceedingly brilliant affair
Among tie most distinguished in the crowd we
noticed Commodore WoRDEN, Superintendent Of
the Naval Academy Secretary RonEsoN Rear
Admml SANDS, Superintendent Of the Naval
Observatory at Washington, Real Admiral CASE,
Chief Of the Bureau Of Ordnance Commodore
RopoKRs, Chief Of the Bureau Of Yards and
Docks Gen j, C. FRENoNr and Wife, &c. &c.
The United States lrgate, Constellation, is
now lying in port here, awaiting the reception Of
the midshpmen destined for the annual cruise.
Those classes which to-day become the First and
Second, join in the cruise, while the Third go
home on leave
The same complaint Of a cold and backward
season prevails here as in New England How
ever, 1t is several weeks in advance Of Vermont
For some little time the Injuries Of strawberries
green peas, and Tie early vegetables Of The sea
sun, have been abundant here. The clover ana
June grass is in blossom, and in one instance
have seen kaying actually begun.
A brief visit to Washington finds the politiea
fires burning with intcpsest heat. Even the pros
pect Of an adjournment Of Congress on MONDAY
seems to have been hopelessly destroyed By Mcssrs
Sumner aud Schurz, that they may pour out thei
pent up wrath upon President Grant Il wa
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for time to Dir. Sumner on Friday. His Who'll
inspiration seemed begotten Of bitter persona
malice and a thirst for revenge. The speeches q
these Liberal" leaders, so extraordinary i
3 their character and so chosen in point of time
seem designed to open the way for their lorm8
and final separation from the Republican party
For they can have no expectation Of preyentin
the nomination Of General Grant Mt Philadelphia
instructed as nearly all the delegations are. An
with him as the candidate, they will have no a
Tentative left but to abandon the organization
We predict that the pers lnal loss u these gentl,
men will be infinitely greater than to the Repul
Iican party.
p. We had the sad pleasure Of mingng with I'll
gathered thousands in the solemn service of Dec,
! ration Day at Arlington Heights. The CRATIC
Of General Banks was exceedingly appropriai
and impressive, and all the services fttingl
b adapted to the occasion. Doubtless our Wasl
= iugton correspondent will furnish full particular
= We understand the preliminary arrangement
r. for the National Convention at Philadelphia Il
coming week are all completed. From preset
70 appearances it will be the largest political gathe
T ing ever held in the country, and perhaps Il
II most important in its results. z.