Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-24

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The University Of Virginia.
IUcrrspondenco Of the Alexandria Gazette.
CuAR1.o1TEsyuL.E VA, June 2l.--Thc
celebration, indeed an event Of interest
to the whole people Of Virginia, this
year is especially noticeable, not only from tho
distinction and known reputation OF visiting
orators, but from tho high degree of merit pcs
scsscd by the orators Of tho two literary bodies,
the Jefferson and Washington societies. Yes
terday Mr.. Murkland, OF Baltimore, preached
before the Young Mems Christian Association
in tho large hall, which is only opened on iete
days and finals. His sermon fully sustained his
fame as an eloquent and powerful preacher.
10 day the WASHINGTON Society holds its fioal
celebration, having for its two speakers MIR. Il.
A. jackson from Indiana and Mr.. II. L. Long
from N. &. The people Of the adjacent country
will remember that the medal last year in the
Washington was carried off by a Fairfax man,
Ellison, Of Falls Church. Probably no college
literary body in this country has moro bril-
liant reputation than tho Jefferson Society, tor
among its honor men stand some OF Vlrglnla's
foremost spcakcrs-tlo Holiday, Daniel, Broadus,
and others, who have made Tor themselves
great regulations, and besides. men from other
States, who as alumni OF the University, now 10
distant communities, do honor to their alma
mater. The people of this section will recall
the fact that tho medal was few years ago
awarded to Mr. Linden Kent Of Alexandra,
and in the preceding year to his brother. This
year the society is represented By an orator VINO
is perhaps the best the Jefferson has ever had,
even among her many highly distinguished rep.
rescntatives. Mr.. d. q. WootcD, OF Texas,
has this year gained honors at the UnlVer'
sity which have given him more than
local reputation. 1t is the opinion of those
who arc familiar with tho history OF the
society in its minucSt details that he
that body. The writer has listened to many
orators on the stump and 10 legislative halls, but
thinks he never heard one possessing such
traits of the orator, and ia a higher degree
than Mr.. Wooteu. Without any Of the usual
exaggerated compliments paid to college speak
ers, We predict for him remarkable career
among the foremost orators of the country, and
if Texas knows how to reward her talented
sons he will become one Of her most honored
men. MIR. Glasgow, Of Virginia, is the other
Jefferson speaker.
The Magazine medal is presented at the joint
celebration on "Wednesday night to the gentle
man, Mr.. Wooten, we have mentioned above. 1t
vac awarded to two of his pieces, the commlt'
tee being unable to determine between The
Influences Of Rae, and Climate on Civiiza'
ti5u," and "Uncrownal Heroes" On the
same night Thos. A. Hendricks delivers the
i,int Society address, and the Vice President
dr jsre will meet with warm reception from
ils youthful Southern audience.
Among the celebrations which at this season
attract the attention Of the people, that Of the
University Ct VirgiGio, particularly IN thc South,
demands especial notice. for towards the hoo0rs
which sho confcrs sol oulv the State al large, blu
the High Schuols which turclsh her With stu
dcEia, are BOW apx1us|y louklpE.
The list Of graduates ln the aead@ulc schools
has not as yet beet iuliy poa5cl. As lar g.
heard from tne results are about equal 20 last
year. The Mrssrs Johustnn ;. of alexandria,
arr graduates ia tue school OF German
On Thursday the diplomas arc awarded and
the GDa closes with the Grand German, which
occurs in the Library Of the UnlVerslty.
1t is worth scuarking that Mr. Thomas liar
ysop, of Lccghufc, has made every ticket
requisite for the masters degree except Ger
man. NJ. Matt, cf L9catuTg, takes ;hc DC.
gree of NJ. D.
There il little dout!-altouel he has NOT
fioished one Of bis exsm!ua,ions-that Mr. Il.
| N. Smith, of Wa1reuton. will receive dip Tomas
90 what is called he Green Ticker Latin,
Greek and Mathematics. This Is an honor
which has not been taken for many years, and
always shows UNUSUAL ability and scholarship.
Among those who graduate in an unusually
large number of schools is Mr.. Garnett, Ia son
of DR.. Garrett, of Washiugton,) who eradu
atcs in Latio, French, German and Mathc,
matics. NJ