The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-06-09

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y. l. VI. MAJOR, Yeoman.
SAN. l.. EwiSo, Cc,uier-Journai.
W. J. DAVIS, Home a School.
j. W. DuEcAs, Farmers Home Journal
| W. II. Rowan, Louisville Gio6e.
J. W. JOKES, Correspondent Louisvill,
Commercial.
+. l.. McCHnSry, r iris Ctien.
Aher some preliminary business, a mem
Der moved that the charges Of ember
Element of the funds Of the Association
made against its Treasurer, old man Cad
dock. Of the True Kentuekian, be investiga
ted, which motion, after many points o.
order were made and argued, was carried
and committee appointed for the purpose
This committee retired to Shelly's Saloon
and over their mint julep-, Leard the te-ti.
mony against the wretched old reprobate
IL is fearful to contemplate the crimes OF
this old man. who, frcm his appearance,
can n q survive many more centuries. His
wickedncss has at last found him out, but
We are in hopes that he is not entirely lost
ana mat ms VIE aud little ones IN vet
look on him with pride.
Az O'Clock, me convention, by invita-
tion, proceeded in body, to Centre Col.
lege, where they were met by the Faculty,
who, through their President, DR.. Beatty,
extended US hearty welcome, and God
speed ror 'he entertainment OF the mem
'e's' n'e or SIX young men, OF each c!as',
were introduced, ~ho' IN examination,
showed wonderful amount OF knowledge
OF 'he 'ahguases' ana deep ana thorough
training by the officers Of the school. AZ
ierward' VIC were shown over the grand old
building from whose walls so many dis
u"su'shed meh have gone forth, and found
II eommodious and complete IN every par
ticular. \ most elegant repast was then
served by the ladies Of the Institution, and
after It's discussion, the body were convey
ed TO the Deaf and Dumb Institution, and
were given an exhibition Of the wonderful
attachments 81 its pupils. IL is indeed
matter OF great surprise and qualification,
to see what an amounto Of knowledge can be
conveyed to these unfortunate children. A
supper 1T for the Gods, was, after the en-
'er'ainment, rendered, and for the fifth
time during the day, We sat down to re-
plenish the inner man. II was so mnch
eating, that led the inimical DR. Woods, Of
the glasgow Tunes, TO remark that it was at
frst feared that the Convention would not
be large one, but he was confident that il
this state Of things lasted, it would be a
very full body. The literary exercises were
held ut O'Clock, in the very commodious
and handsome building Of the md Pre-by
terrain Church; large and handsome audi
ence Of ladies and gentlemen, added inter
est to the occasion, and every thing passed
of in the most delightful manner. Judge
Breckinridge's address of welcome, was
short, and appropriate, and Geo. Ba-
Der, Of the Lexington Dispatch, was very
felieitous in his response on behalf Of the
fraternity. The Annual Address deliver
cd by Mr.. +. Polk johnson, Of the 81.
Louis 7ime', was listened to with great in
'ervst, and was speech Of extraordinary
merit. In conclusion, he elaborated ON the
beauties ard merits OF Danviile, and prom
ised to move the Convention "to hold II,
next Annual meeting at Danviile, on the
hrst Wednesday in strawberry time
The poem by Mr.. ii. 7. Diltr, Of the
Hopkinsville Aer Era, was spoken of as an
excellent production and II is predicted
that this young man will yet make repu-
tation as poet. Owing to the laieness Of
the honr, the Historical Address which
was to have been delivered by Mr.. 5, !. NJ.
Major, Of the feo@an, was omitted, but
he was grd''ied 'eds 10 nave IL printed. The
o. 'ne occasion was increased