The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1877-07-04
DOMESTIC MISCELLANY.

Charlottesville Chronicle:
Rev. DE-. J. A Broadus preached on Sunday
night before the YOubg Mems Christian Assooa-
ton, from the text, " For me TO 1--we IS Cnrist. =
The discourse OF the very best type-cear, Tor
chile earnest iuDresSive-setting forth with great
rower the supreme duty sud Infinite advantage Of
Christian conservation. as COutTasted with that ne
Ory Of life which, held alike by ancient philosophers
and modern materalists, would set Up physical
training and mental culture as the highest attain
able good.
Mr.. j. f. Ellison, of Virginia, received from The
Washington Society the debaters medal Mr. A.
g. Stuart. of Stanton, received the medal Of tAe
Jefferson Society.
AT the Joint celebration Of the two societies on
Wednesday night, Maj john w. Daniel, Of Lynch
burg, hello the large audience spell bound for TWO
hours as he delivered his mastery Grafton on the
CONQUERED Nations" 1t was most thorough
compilation of facts euled from history, all joined
together with great skill and taste, and with gems
Of original thought and beautiful imagery. Ii viii
doubtless be published IN pamphlet form, and vii
be accessible to all our readers.
On Thursday thirteen new Doctors of Medicine
and fifteen more Bachelors of Law were commits
stoned. The degree Of Bachelor Of Science was
conferred on two students
MIR. III II. Harris received the degree of Bach
elor of Arts and MIR. r. NJ. Hughes, and Mr.. b.
r. Wexford that OF Master OF Arts.
Female College, Christiansburg. va.-At the re-
cent commencement, Rev. Dr.. Read, OF tins city
preached the bacealaureate sermon. The text was
taken from Colossians ii 10: And ye are com,
plete in Him" The sermon was very able and
earnest one, delivered in bis hsppiest style Al
though be preached az hour be held the untagglng
attention Of the vast audience, and more than once
brought tears to many eyes by his tender and for
chile appeals to the hearts Of his hearers.
Commencement at Washington and Lee University
The Baccalaureate sermon was preached on Sun
day morning, the oath, by Rev. j. [. Leftwieh, Of
Atlanta, Ca, from Psalm iv: 6. Rev Dr. Manly,
of Staunton, delivered the sermon before the
Young Mems Christian Association on Sunday
night subject, Parable of the L0aves and Fishes
The Joint celebration of the Literary Societies was
held on Monday night. Mr.. r. s. Owen, Of Lynch
burg. received the debater medal from the Wash
ton Society, Mr.. w. r. Bowie, of Virginia, the
medal from the Graham Lee Society. The Ssntini
Gold Medal for the best essay in the Southern COL
legian, was presented to Walter Kemper Booock,
son Of the late Rev. DR.. j. H. BOeoek. The seec-
ton OF the recipient for this medal Is assigned to
the Faculty
Mr.. 0. H. Bartette, Of Louisiana, received the
Gazette Medal for the second best essay. Rev.
John p. S.rdeT, OF Orange county, delivered the
Alumni Grafton His subject was Reform, where
It's Power Lay2' And he answered the question
by showing that in the Family was 70 De found the
discipline, knowledge and virtue necessary to the
Reform most needed that tde Family was the
only civil institution combining moral right with
legal might
On Wednesday, two young gentlemen received
professional degrees in Civil Engineering, eleven
in Law, one was made Bachelor Of Science, i've
The honorary degree Of D. D. was conferred on
Rev. A. ID. Pollock, Of Lsesburg. Va. and Rev.
r T. Davis, Of Warreutou. Va. Ii d. was con
ierred on Hon. James Nelson Lea, CT Louisiana,
and Hon. II. w. Shelley, Of Stanton, Va
Col w. p O. Breckenridge, Of Kentucky, de-
6vered the address before the Literary Societies.
His subject was TIE Object # Government, and
the relations that grew out of It, the questions OF
wealth. defense, &c He urged an earnest and
jealous patriotism IN making our neiSbborhoOds
cultured our States prosperous, and our sections
powerful so that each might bear Its tuil share OF
the burdens, DO a full part Of the work, and enjoy
full proportion Of the blessings that would attend
q wise government.
Several interesting relies we're presented to the
University by the surviving children OF Rev. j. ID.
Ewing through j. ID. Davidson. viz: Malacca
cane OF the late Gen Samuel Blackburn, the first
alumnus of Liberty Hall Academy, with his IN
itials, and those of Rev. Dr.. Conrad Specie IN
scribed upon it. Also DR.. Egng's Diploma, given
him by Hampden Sidney College, and signed by
Pres Moses HOge These relics we're accepted oy
Rev DR.. b. NJ. Smith, one Of the Trustees, GA be-
halt OF the University aud it was resolved that
they should be deposited in the Museum.
pistiuotiOns.-Nr WaltsrT Daniel, son Of John
Mitchell Daniel ESQ, who has recently removed
10 Paris, Texas, distinguished himself at Mr.. Nc
Cures school in this city BY receiving the Whlte
Ribbon for good eonduct-the Purple Ribbon, tor
highest grade Of scholarship, and Scholarship IN
the school, worth $780, aud given Gully to pupils OF
high sttainmen.s At the Second Presbyterian
Mission school, In which Mr.. Daniel had been
most faithful and successful teacher, the Superln-
tendent in behalf Of himself the teachers and SchO.
ars, babe Mr. Daniel farewell, with many regrets
for themselves, and 6est wishes for MS success II
his new home IN Texas.
Liant. Catesby Jones, formerly Of the United
States Navy and subsequently Of the Confederate
ram Merrimac, was lately killed IN Selma, Ala
RutQsrs College, New Jsrsey.-The Trustees have
filed the vacant Chair OF Mathematics by the cleo
ton Of Professor George B, Merriman, OF Albion
College. Mich. Forty one students have already
been entered for the new Freshman Glass.
Mr.. John R. Patton, of the firm Of Patton, Sons
& Co, of Danyille, was thrown from his horse and
killed near that place June 10Th.
General Hugh Mercer, late Of Savannah, Ga, died
in Germany en- the 9TH ult. He was the 500 OF
the late Colonel Hugh Mercer, OF fredericksburg
Va. and grandson Of General Hugh Mercer, Of
the Revolution.
Central University, Ky.-Protessor y. u. C20el'
who for two years mas filed With ability the Chaii
of Chemistry and Physics in Central University,
has obtained leave of absence for two years rest
deuce in Europe for the prosecution Of seenth,
studies. la The meantime, the chair will be filled
by Professor Thomas w. Tobiu, an Enghshmsn, 0
graduate Of both the School Of Mines and the
Science and Art Department OF the English Gov
eminent.
Charlotte Female Institute, N. C-Rev S. Taylor
Martin. Principal. AT the recent commencement
Rev. w. S. Lacy Of JOnesboro, N. C., delivered
an address on the life ard character Of John Mil
tor, which the Southern Home says was very charm
ing. Il was chiehv biographical, giving the man
incidents in the life of the great poet. whom h
ranked Only second to Shakespeare. But he mad
very feeitous illusions to the distinctive charae
tersties Of Millions genius.
The Fortaigbtly ReUie10 Is to be published Il
this country 0y Craig 4 Taylor, OF Detroit, upol
duplicate stereotype plates, almost simDlianeousl
with its appearance in England The Fortnight
numbers among its contributors some OF the strong