The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-26

rlpene0 1nC0 warm attachmentS, which VIII
last rs long as life Itself for Of all friend.
ships on earth those Of college life are best,
purest, most enduring. ,ssp
Observation-Disclosures at college we
have had many pleasures. Our ears have
been greeted by the merry laugh ringing on
the air or in the hall, and sometimes i'm the
recitatfon-room. Arm-in-arm we have taken
evening walks, and built gorgeously fur
nished castles in the air, or indulged more
deliberately IN the interchange of friendly
sympathies. Occasionally we have sought u
mystic seat by some rippiing streamlet mean
dering through verdant fields, that We might
muse on the beauties of nature, and enjoy
the pleasure sometimes found in solitude.
But not the least enjoyment we have exps-
rienced has been found in our society halls,
where among ourselves we have contended
In generous rivalry for. society honors. or
where in public debates we have been in
spired by the presence of, some of Rich.
mond's fairest daughters. Other modes of
enjoyment akin to the last, which have fur
1rished to many the most delightful hours of,
collegiate year, might be mentioned
but their ready anticipation by all relieves
me of an attempt at description. ter
But pleasures res are like p peoples SPREAD d
OR, like the snowfall In the river, ~
moment white, then melts forever; ~
Or like the borealis race,
That fits ere you can point their place;
Or like the rainDows lovely form,
Evanishing amid the Storm" :
Within few hours we must separate.
Never more shall we all meet. Some will
perhaps assemble again on the college
cdnlpus as in days of yore. Not few, how
ever, expect soon to engage in the active
duties OF life. Allow me to say that Of all
things you will find true, manly character
the most superior, the most infallible, indeed
the only safe guide for your actions. The
whole country teens with young men of
sufficient capacity to Gil many positions of
credit; but genuine fxedness OF character
is often wanting. To the young man whose
noblest aspirations is to win for himself an
unsullied name, positions of the highest
trust and distinction are ever attainable.. He
always obtains his way to eminence among
men. The truth applies to men in every
calling of life-to the mechanic as we'll as
the merchant, to the poor as well as the
rich, to the man of Ordinary culture as we'll
as the man Of letters. Would you make for
yourselves names which shall be synonynnes
for uprightness you must realize the value
Of character; for o.,@, ...-..,.
1.-THE purest treasure mortal times afford
Is spOtless reputation; that away,
Men are but gilded loam or painted clay" =
Be it fixed principle in your bosons,
gentlemen, that your names shall be above
reproach in every transaction of life. Desire
for rself-aggrandizement will excite Opposi-
ton. vet the man who adheres to living
principle-than which there Is nothing sub
limer-is on the highway to distinction
richly merited; and notwithstanding all; ef-
forts of adyersaries he will. he must, sue
ceed! Instances are abundant Of men who
have unlinchingly followed the righteous
dictates of conscience and conquered every
difficulty. They shine with lustre resplen'
dent as the sunlight of heaven, while the
trickster, the demagogue, the selfish naaD,
has vanished in the obScurity of night and
gone TO his grave lr.t.,rs-r ..Tty Il
"Unwcpt, unhonored, and uusung
Gentlemen, remark the difference between
character and reputation. Character lies In
the mane-it is mark of what he is; Ii
shows itself on all occasions. Reputation de-
pends upon others; it Is what they think ol
him. Character has always SOME foundation
it is positive description of someth Ing
Reputation has more OF conjecture in it; 1t.
source is hearsay. IL is possible for mar
| to hayea fair reputation who has not in reality
good character; although men ofreally goot
character are. not likely to shaye bad repu
tation. We hereby perceive good character
| to be Of utmost necessity TO success in life
May each of us possess this radiant gem and
Igo forth, each to vie with the other, and
prove his own character-one that shall shine
"brighter and brighter, unto the perfect
day." And when our preceptors are asked
for those who reflect In their lives the teach
| fings Of our. alma Mailer, may each Of
them he able, like the noble Spartan mother
to point with pride to us and say
"These are my jewels !" Truly it Is d
matter of no small significance when iope
has gained for himself such o character as
com paratiyely few attain. The labor of q
lifetime is frequently expended In its accom-.
plishment, when the reward crowns the
hoary bead of the victor, aud Is handed
down 10 his posterity as a noble heritage,
May we leave such a legacy! And though
there be no monumental pile, no scuIptoTs
chisel, nor pen OF inspired bard 10, tell the
tale of our life, IL will not be lost. PriRci.
ples live! They are eternal, Interchangeable
rs The stars shall fade away, tie sun himself
grow dim with age, and nature sink 10 years:
but they shall flourish In Immortal. youth
unhurt amidst the war OF elements, the
wreck of. matter, and the crash Of worlds y
It rests with you to determine whether such
shall be your realization.
| Gentlemen, during the session now closing
we have had one Of OUT number
.sTo fall asleep In this benighsed world
- And In au instant wake ia realms OF day"
| It would not become US to forget the tribute
/ due such young man. or pure, motives
! noble impulses, strong mind, and origlnailt!
of thought, had he survived he would hav'
made himself felt, and the world wouldhay'
been better that he bad lived In 1t, for he wa
1.-THE highest style Of q man-a Christian gen
i tlenlan. /, .st..t.ss.,5 SOL
Friends Of the Mu Hgua Rho Society, yo1
have sustained a peculiar loss. But that hi
4 generous qualities impressed the heartS of q
laiI, who learned 10 love him rs we'll al, your
lseises, many here can testify. t is sad q
see one just i'm the. flush Of manhood sakei
from tile stage Of action, but we have hi
Town assurance, for which nothing eenI,
Icompensate, that he would Wi illiagly ex
4 change q college diploma Cor ersWn q
u glory. Gentlenaen, ist the iftueS ci Rbber
i =. Blankenbecsierb be Craven on taes tablet
4 Of, enduring memory, that yna may learn i
iimitate them. and tillMeAory shall ceasse 4
do her biddings let US not forget hIs lnsel
i fish life. I. 4, "; s3s s3,
j mt,ss now my good bye. 10 yeu, ,eu
tlonorcd professors, we wish 90 expreseO on
Il th.9t appreciation Of the nlaDneS in whic
F~nk sxp