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THE LEMOYNE INSTITUTE.
The Most Interesting commencement
Exercises I'm it's Undergraduates
by Col. Patterson.

The LeMoyne Institute graduating exer-
cises we're witnessed last evening, at the Sec
ond Congregational church, on Orleans street
by a large number of the relatives aud
friends of the students, who, long before the
hour Of commencement, had completely
packed the edifce to its full capacity. No
table among the attendants were many prom
inent white citizens. with their families.
The church was tsstefully decorated with
wreaths and festoons of evergreens and
flowers. The programme of the even
ing was carried out with faultless
perfection, rejecting the highest credit on
the principal of the institute andshis assist
ants. The following are the names of the
graduating class of 1882: Misses Fannie
Eta FELTON,, Laura Estelle Robinson, E nora
G. Williamson, Mary Ellen Wilson; Messrs.
Frank Thomas Dunlap, James Gaillard,
Elijah Byrd Olom and Charles johnson
Williamson.
The exercises opened with prayer by the
Rev. Page Tyler, which was followed by
music-Chorus, away, Away" in which
there was twenty voices, directed by Prof.
Thomas. Declarations were as follows:
By Miss Mary E. FELTON,, Labor, Honor
able" by Charles J. Williamson, "The Road
to Success" by Miss Laura Z. Robinson,
Beauty in Nsture;" by Miss Mary E. Will
son, "a Mothers Loven by Mr.. James
Gaillard, "Africa or America" by
Miss Elnora G. Williamson, Evil Speak
ipg;" by Miss Fannie A. Daniels,
"The First Woman PRESIDENT" by
Mr.. Frank T. Dunlap, Independence of
Thoughts" by Miss Zulee E FELTON,, "The
Progress of the Colered Race" a solo, "Sing
Sweet Bird" by Miss Mary E. FELTON,; duet,
"The Wood Birds Song" by Miss Fannie A.
Daniels and Mr.. Charles ]. Williamson, and
the valedictory, The Teacher" by Elijah B.
Odom. The proceedings, so interesting and
instructive. were the grand results Of
the united efforts of the efficient and
painstaking principal (Mr. Steele and
his assistant, together with the individ-
ual efforts Of the graduates, who have
proven themselves worthy OF the good
fortunes and kind assistance which their
race has enjoyed within the past few years.
A most impressive address was delivered to
the class by Colonel Josiah Paterson, which
contained noble and elevating sentiments,
and good practical advice to the graduates.
At the cloee OF this an address and the pre-
sentatiOn OF diplomas by Mr.. Andrew J.
Steele, principal, followed, after which music
and song by the class and the benediction by
the Rev. DR.. Rainier closed the exercises,
which will ever be most pleasantly remem-
bered BY those present
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ST. LOUIS, May 31.-The Laclede Rolling
mill, the Helmbacker Forger and the Har-
rison Wire-work in this city, will shut down
tomorrow. The Nut and Bolt Company,
whose works are in East St. Lonis, have been
closed or partly closed, and will not start up
again unless there is entire harmony among
their men. They claim that as the product
they turn out is speciality they should not
be included in the programme of the
strikers, but the probabilities are that
they will be brought into il. The
Mcdonald mill and forge have very few
union men employed, and expect to continue
work. The ST. Louis Ore and Steel Com
pany, who have works here and at Pilot
Knob, Mo and Grand Tower, ILL.,, and en-
ploy some 5000 men, are not affected by this
movement, as their workmen don't belong to
tbs Amalgamated Association, but they may
be forced into it at a later day. 1t is
asserted tonight that an order has been
issued by the chief officer of this 1.-THE fifth
division of the Amalgamated Association to
INACCURATE the strike here at 9 o'clock to-
night, but whether this has been carried out
is not known at this wiring, but from the
fact that the first three mills mentioned will
shut down tomorrow, it is quite likely that
the men have not gone TO work tonight.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Estivai Park

Is free to visitors every evening, except Sat-
urday and Sunday and picnic days. A more
delightful place 10 visit on summer after
ternoons cannot be found near Memphis.
The EIscutionary tournament
To take place at Lsubrie's Theater to-mor-
row night for the benefit of the Strangers
Church will certainly be very novel and
interesting affair, 10 be participated in by a
considerable number of people. Anything
for the benefit of the Strangers Church is
bound to be popular, and the probability is
that there will be full house.
The Picnic
for the benefit OF the Can6eld Colored
Orphan Asylum, at the Exposition building
yesterday and last night, was largely attend
ed, and quite a handsome sum was realized,
which will be put where it will do the most
good. The gold medal given by the Can't Id
Committee, for the pupil having the highest
average in the public schools, was awarded
to LAWS jackson, of the Kortrecht Grammar
School.
The Italian Picnic.
The Italian Society has been highly sue
cessful with their annual picnics, which are
looked forward to with delightful anticipa-
tons by all who enjoy themselves at picnics
and outdoor entertainments. Nearly all our
leading Italian citizens belong TO this organ
izatiop, ard all the members use their hest
efforts TO please those who attend their pic
mics. 1t is benevolent institution, and the
proceeds of their benefits go for good uses.
The date fixed for this event is June 9th.
The Land League Picnic
Takes place at EstivsI Park to-day. Ii will
be grand affair. Those who have read the
list of ladies and gentlemen interested in il
need no assurance that it will be well-man-
aged and enjoyable picnic. 1t is hoped that
the proceeds will be sufficient to pay the ex-
penses incurred by the two postponements,
and leave good sum for the suffering,
elected tenants in Ireland. Let all the
friends OF that unfortunate country go to the
picnic and contribute in that way to the re-
lief OF those whom the whole world know
are sadly in need.
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$4,000 Ont of Employ ment in and About
Pftfsburg.

PIrTsBURG, May 31.-The date set by the
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel
Workers tor the great strike has ar
rived, and the advent of tomorrow will
see the fires out in thirty-six of the
mills in this vicinity, and 1880 men
thrown out of employment Five mills, as
follows: Hussey, Howe & Co., Singer, Nimick
& Co.. Union Iron Mills of this city, Whita-
ker Iron Company, of Wheeling, and the
Iron Company, of Newberg, Ohio, are
reported by Secretary Martin, of the
Amalgamated Association, tonight as
having signed the scale. Manufacturers
here assert that the signing of the scale by
the parties named will not affect or weaken
them in the stand they have taken, as the
mills deal in specialties or steel exclusively.
Both sides express determination of hold
ing out for six months if necessary, but it is
not believed that the lockout will be of long
duration. A meeting of the Nail Associa-
ton was held to-day, but nothing of impor-
lance was transacted.
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seo, 900 Lost in wheeIiug, w. va.

WHEELING, w. VA, May S1.-One of the
heaviest fires occurring here Tor years broke
out shortly before o'clock this morning in
the wholesale grocery and liquor store of NJ.
Reilly, on Main street, north of Fourteenth.
Total loss, sec. 900, insured in the following
companies City OF London, $1,000; Netr :
poliIaD, Paris. $500; Commercial Union,
New York. s2giO0; North British and Mer-
Camille $500; North American, Philadel-
phis, $4,000; Phoenix, New York, $1,000;
Imperial. London, $1,000; Lion, London,
$1,000; Williamsburg, $500; Manufacturers,
Wheeling, $1,000; Franklin, Wheeling,
$4,000; total, $40, 900 on the building.
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The close of the public schools yesterday
was an event not only for .he pupils, but for
their parents and the friends of education.
The attendance of citizens at each school
was Unusually larg', and the interest mani
Tested proved plainly the strong hold our
ssnool system has upon the public
heart. The progress made by the pupils
during the year was very gratifying, and is
creditab!e to the superintendent aud the
teachers. Tonight, at the Theater, The
commencement exercises Of the High School
will take place, when thirteen graduates will
receive diplomas, which, if they ever desire
to embrace the profession of teacher, they
will fad of great service in procuring en-
Dloyment
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wounded Nan KiIIed I'm Bed.

AUGUSTA, GA, May 30.-One day last
week Mr.. G. w. Morgan, prominent citi-
zen of Barlow, Polk county, Fla, was riding
along the highway, he was fred upon by
parties from ambuscade and badly wounded,
After Morgan was shot, he was taken home
and his wounds were dressed. The wounds
were of such serious character as to confne
him to his bed. Monday night about
O'Clock, a person with handkerchief over
his face, entered Morgan's room, and placing
pistol in the wounded mans face fired and
killed him instantly. The assassin, who is
nnlcnnxUn esca ned
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JUDGISG by what our correspondents say,
the dwelling of graves is not popular. In
Difference 10 single grave owners we think
the trustees of Elmwood would do well to
take CO sus of their views in the matter be-
fore proceeding any farther, and if majerity
vote for it, the work may be continued. In
a matter which lies so close to the hearts of
mothers and fathers and children, their
wishes should be deferred to.
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OBITUARY.

Troy, N. Y, May 3l.-Sloats Van SAINT
voord, the oldest clergyman OF the Reformed
Church in America, died, at the age of ninety
two years.
DETROIT, May 31.-Dr. William Spooner,
an old resident of South Haven, and for
many years prominent in connection with
various marine enterprises, died this MORN
ing of heart disease, after a protracted
illness.
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A STATEMENT is going the rounds of the
Republican press at the North to the effect
that Mr.. William NJ. Price, chairman of the
Democratic County Committee of Allegheny
county, Nd, and one of the electors on the
Democratic National ticket, is to be prose-
euted in the Washington criminal courts as
the leader in disseminating the Morey letter
during the last presidential campaign. The
MOrey letter was a great outrage, and if
Price is guilty his position should not
shield him
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To HORSEMEN!

THE GREAT RACE HORSE oJARTERMAs-
Il TER and the trOtting-bred stations SOUTH
KRN CHIEF and THE KING. will make the
season al Olympic Park Terms. - the season.
The horses can be seen a. the Park Communtcz-
lions should be addressed 20 jerry Crowley,
through the postOflee
QUARTERMASTER was sired b. Bonnie Scot
land and his dam was by imported Yorkshire. A
better pedigree i not possessed by any hoTse in
the South In his racing days MATHEMATICS
was one of the best horses On the turf He has
been success n the stud AL hls coils have been
good ones
SOUTHERN CHIEF is a high y-bIed trotting
ETe. being BY Trouble. sou Of Asrno1ts dam.
Young Kats. BY McHonzldfs He1nbrino Chief
THE KING Saddle and hArntzE srzlliOnls BY
Henry hambrino. he By AGmbrin0 PAtcheni hTst
dam an IngonaT Eaddle-hoTse, very last. He Il
five years Old this spring; perfectly ktHd in haT-
ness or under the saddle
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The Military Committee of the Senate yes
terday agreed to report the Sewell bill, pro-
viding for the final settlement of Fitz John
Porter's case. 1t authorizes his appoint
ment to the position of colonel in the army,
with the same grade and rank held by him
at the time OF his dismissal in 1868, pro-
7ided he shall receive no pay, compensation
or allowance whatever for the time interven-
ing between his dismissal from the service
and appointment under this act.
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THE London papers yesterday printed
she story that both Gladstone and Harcourt
have been warned, and that at a recent Irish
meeting in London che hope was expressed
that Gladstone would be sssassinated next,
and this expression received loud and
significant anpIause
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T1E-S5sima Times commenting on the fact
III At Ex Gov rnor Thomas III. Watts has an
nouaced him elf candidate for the United
States Sena'e 10 succeed S-nator John l..
Morgan, AMI chat Captain Iragg is the can
didate of the Montgomery county Democracy
for the same place, says that "Alabams owes
it a duty to herself as well as TO Morgan
to re-eleet him next winter, and we are sat
Fsied from indications already given that
he Is going to do 20. He has made not only
|an able, influential satisfactory senator, but
r brilliant one, who not only reflects glory
upon our State, but is an honor to the South
an aid to the country. Alabama will do In
justice not only 10 him, TO herself, but to the
puntry, if she is any way induced to sup
liant him with novice"
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Baseball.

Boston, May 31.-Bostons, :; Buffalos, Is.
PROVIDENCE, R. l May Sl.-Detroi,s, 6;
Providence, 4.
PHILADELPHIA, May 31.-Athletics, 10;
Cincinnatis, l in seventh.
Troy, n. Y, May 31.-Troys, 3 in fourth,
2 in sixth; Chicagos, 2 in eighth.
WORCESTER. MASS, May 31.-Clevelands
10; Worcesters, 8 in first, 8 in second.
BALTIMORE, MD, Nay S1.-Baltimores,
in first, in seventh; St. Louis, in eighth.
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BUSINESS FAILURES.
j. sehmi,ner. millinery, Helene.

j. Sehmifzer. Millinery, Helene.
Special to the Appeal.
HELENA, May 3l.-The dry goods and
millinery establishment of J. Schmitzer was
closed to-day, an assignment having been
made. Soon after the doors were closed the
Fourth National Bank of st. Louis, through
attorneys, levied an attachment for over 500,
after which the bond and schedule of the
assignee were filed. The liabilities are not
definitely known. but will amount to $4,000,
of which S5155 are preferred. Assets in stock
$4,000.
The assignment of E. Brooks & Bro, an
nounced in your columns April 4th, was to-
day set aside by jury trial in the Circuit
Court.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
THE NEXT SESSION BEGINS ON THE list OF
i October. 1852, and continues nine months,
The institution is organized in distinct schools as
originally planned for it by Thomas Jefferson,
grouped under the Departments of
LITERATURE, MEDICINE, SCIENCE,
ENGINEERING, LAW, AGRICULTURE,
And in charge of the following Faculty:
Prof Jas L. Cabell, Prof James =. Harrison
Prof M Schele De We're, Prof. John ". Mallet,
Prof John B. Minor Prof John E. Page,
Prof Francis II. Smith, Prof. Noah K Davis,
Prof John Staige Davis, Prof Thos. Z. Price,
Prof Geo Fred Holmes Prof VIM. n Fontsine,
Prof Chas s. Venable Prof T. p. Huntington,
Prof Stephen o Southall, Prof Wm. Thornton,
Prof. VIM. E Peters.
With mum Der of Assistant Instructors
The newly-cIeated chair OF Astronomy is to be
filed in June of this year.
The equipment Of the University in buildings
and collections has been largely increased Of late
year,, and is very extensive and complete. The
Astronomical Observatory, to contain the great
telescope given by Mr.. Leander J. Mccormick, Is
under construction
The expenses of the student are moderate. and
a messing system has been established by which
comfort may be combined with special economy
in the cost of living
For catalogue with detailed information. apply
70 JAS. r. HARRISON, ND.
Chairman Of the Faculty.
P. o. University of Virginia, Aloemarie Co, Va.
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mile. starters-MatrimOny, Vanguard,

mile. Starters-Matrlmony, Vanguard,
Maynard and Ella.
Ella went off with the track and won az
she pleased, finishing two lengths in front OF
Maynard second, he length ahead of Van
guard third, MatrImony last. Time-o:54.
French pools paid 81.
Second Race.-Club purse, $500, of which
$50 goes to second horse; all ages; owners to
handicap; mile and quarter. Starters
George Hakes, Dizzy Blonde, Aleck Ament,
Hickory Jim and Kitty Hegler.
Aleck Ament won by two lengths; Hakes
second, Hickory Jim third, Kitty Hegler
fourth, Dizzy Blonde last. Time-2:19.
French pools paid Sc 80.
Third Racc.-Club purse, $3.50, of which
500 goes to second horse; winners penalized !;
mile heats. Starters-Independen Mani
tou, /. B. Sprague, Barometer, Pope Leo,
Miasma and Quebec.
Pope Leo won in two straight heats. Time
Il ;53, 1:54. French pools paid Sc 20.
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5000 Men Out of Employ mem at Wheel
ing,

and nail mills of this city and vicinity shut
down this evening for an indefinite time, the
proprietors having refused to sign the new
scale of wages for the employees, which
would take effect to morrow. The Whitta-
ker Sheet Iron Mill signed the scale this
evening and will be the only mill in opera
ton tomorrow. By this stoppage 5000 men
will be thrown out of employment here.
Both parties are firm and the outlook is
gloomy in the extreme.
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A Brutal N urder.

LITTLE Rock, May 31.-Saturday, in La
fayette county, on the Louisiana border, a
negro named Wade Reed was reprimanded
by Mrs. Reeves for passing through her yard
and leaving the fence gate down. He left,
but returned soon after with gun, evidently
looking for the lady, but not finding her he
found Mr.. Reeves, and fired both barrels,
Kidding Reeves's body with shot and pro-
ducing instant death.
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Two Murderer's Killed by a SheriH's
Posse.

TAMPA, FLA, May 31.-As dispatched t.
you last week, John Whiddsn and his sor
Irwin, two drunken rowdies, attacked Mr.
Tom Jones, prominent mill-owner Of
Sumpter county, at Cedar Mills, and bru.
pursuit of the desperate men, and yesterday
ran them down in a swamp. The sheriff
of Sumpter county in trying to arrest them
was fred upon and the posse returned the
fire, killing both of the murderers.
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THE crop reports from the Northwest are
most encouraging. Specials 10 the Chicago
Times indicate an increased production of
wheat in The tea great wheat-rsising States
of the Northwest amounting to $4,000, 900 or
100000 bushels, and in the seven corn
producing Sta'es, provided the weather is
favorable, an increase Of 10000, 900 bushels
OF corn, or even more. The oat crop is likely
TO exceed that OF the preceding year, but no
figures can be given. These statements are
founded on the increased acreage, taken with
The nresent DrcsDecfs
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Shot ON Account of an Old Feud.

LITTLE Rock, May 31.-Tuesday evening
Thomas Hall, who had just returned from
Texas, entered John Harbour's house, in
Calhoun county, and was several times or
dered out, an old feud existing between them.
He refused Harbour seized gun and Hall
drew a pistol, but before he could use it
Harbour's bullet entered Halls breast, aud
he dropped dead. The parties are promi-
nent, and the tragedy caused great excite
ment in the county.
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Memphis and Vicksburg Railroad 70
Notice or a Meeting of the Stock hOIders

A MEETING of the stockholders of the above
n mentioned company is hereby called, to be
held at the ofice of the company, in the city of
Vicksburgss y O'Clock m, on the ON the 2sth
day OF dhe, 1852 to consider and act upon
proposition TO consolidate this company with the
Mississippi Valley and Ship Island Railroad Com
pany, the Tennessee Southern Railroad Company
and the New Orleans and Mississippi Valley Rail-
road Company. The proposed consolidation 10 be
made Dnder ana by virtue OF act of the LegisIa-
ture OF the State of Mississippi, approved March g.
and Vicksburg Railroad Company. and the Missis-
siPpi Valley and Ship Island Railroad Company to
effect consolidation.
R. T. WILSON, President.
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A Lady TO the Defense of Captain Le-

To the Editors of the Appeal:
While SO many are censuring Captain Le-
now, perhaps, too, rather uujustly, allow me
to say few words in his defense through the
columns of your unprt JUDGED paper.
Captain Ienow is too we'll known for his
heightened principle, uprightness and kind
ness of motive to be SO harshly dealt with,
especially since he is only carrying into exc
cution the combined orders of all the trus-
tees. 1t is true, the ieveling of the graves is
painful in the extreme to many bleeding
hearts, but we must not put such an evil
construction on his movement as dissertation
would imply. How could this old gentlem In
commit an act with SO criminal an intention,
on the sacred spot where many of his loved
ones lie sleeping? l will. say, the writer has
known Captain Lenow many long years, and
can in truth assert his thoughts are ever
charitable, and in connection with EImwood
are
" Soft as the memory of buried love,
And pure the prayer which childhood watts
above
Elmwood never had truer friend than he
who is now so abused. He has done every
thing for it. To me it is a loved spot; its
walks and drives, its evergreens and flowers,
which affections hand has planted there,
have for me charm, and delight to linger
there. Now as to his right to level the
graves. One must know a gentleman of his
experience, age and judgment is too smart
to undertake such a step without fully con-
sidering The subject and weighing the result
If those who doubt his right to act as he has
will become acquainted with the charter Of
Elmwood they will find out he has an un-
questionable right. No doubt this venera-
bic gentleman is touched deeply that his
plan has grieved SO many, for his heart ever
beats responsive TO the sorrows Of others.
will say further, he will not waver in the
right path. ALADY.
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The New York World, in its Issue CT Mon
bay, lays before its readers crop reports from
bill tae Stalez, from summary of which it
appears that the acreage Of nearly all the
sreat products Of the country has been largely
Increased, and in almoss all parts of the
country increased hsrvesis are anticipated.
Though cotton conseq uently has suffered in
he region OF The Mississippi from tremen-
ious foodF, the prospects in the Gulf States
are so excellent as to warrant the anticipa-
,ion Of a larger total yield than that of last
Fesr. Equally favorable, spite OF circum-
stances as rnioward, il the outlook for an
Ither great srticle Of export-;obacco.
Il Asturage promises so well that there seems
o be no reason to expect sny falling off in
he supply Of beef cattle. The same thing
5 true Of the pork and lard yield of the year,
ad though The wool clip is likely to be later
han usual, the general yield ia expected to
b greater than that Of las. year. Cereals
generally have suffered much less than has
Desn supposed from The uIusuai weather Of
be past winter snd spring, and all promise
i irly, cats in every paIt OF the country be-
ing particularly heavy. The prospects of
be hemp region are good, snd the fruit crop
/ very satisfactory.
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EAST TAwAs, MICH, May 3l.-There are
heavy forest fires back of here. The air is
filled with smoke and cinders. Much diff
Guilty is experienced in saving farm build
ings. Unless rain comes soon great deal of
0amsgc will ensue.
DETROIT, MICH, May 31.-Fires are again
reported running in the forest in the Tawas
region. 1t seems the drenching of last week
did not reach Il at part of the State to the
extent they delUged other parts. There are
fears that no little havoc will be done to the
standing timber