Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21

Everywhere there are Inspirations 10 the
nOblest and highest enGeavors. Never was the
future brighter. The old statesmen and public
officials may and doubtless shall pass away,
but their places wiz be filled.
It may be that the voice Of the blow boy shall
thunder again in the Senate chamber OF the
Uni ed states When Ben. Hill retired, 1t was
touching TO see how the sympathy OF politi-
cal adversary with whom he hsd often meas
ured swords in debate. was extended 70 him.
He felt and recognized the Senator's power.
and now fully realized the nation g loss when
his clarion voice should no longer be lifted up
in the halls OF Legislation.
Young gentlemen. do not waste your time in
lamentations over the departed gIories Of the
past but 81 dress yourselves to the duties of
the present and the grand posSibiu les of the
future, and thus fulfill YOUR high destiny.
"heart within and God overhead "
The speech Of Mr. Black. which has been
merely skeletonized, was a noble effort, and
proves that he has wise head and devout and
cheerful soul.
THE CHANCELLoR's RECEPTION.
From an early hour in the evening, until af.
ter midnight. a constant stream of visitors
poured 10 and out of the elegant rooms Of
Chancellor Nell al the rank and fashion of
the ci y, every distinguished stranger, and
hundreds of students and friends from an
parts OF the country pal their respects to the
noble head OF the University and his estimable
wife. The court yard ana extensive grounds
without were gorgeously Illuminated with hue
dreds Of beautifully tinted Chinese lamps ami
transparences artistIcally disposed and group
ed, or swinging from the pendant branches
of the trees. Entering the dwellir 2 the visitOr
passed beneath three magnificent arches of
these gaily decorated lanterns, which impaired
a weird and fairy like aspect to the scene
From distance, the effect was brilliant in the
extreme. That entire portion of the campus
was all ablaze with lights Of every hue and
shade, and the Chancellor'S abode resembled
an enchanted palace. Within, grace. hospi-
tally and the Hottest courtesy sat enthroned
DR.. Nell and his lady, supported by their
charming daughters and accomplished sons
received their guests most cordially, and did
the honors of the evening with ease and dig
nifty. Every one was made to feel perfectly at
home, and all were bountifully served with
elegant refreshments. and came and went at
will Never did a company seem to enjoy
themselves more thoroughly.
There was no wine, and consequently no ex-
cess Of any kind. Many of the ladies' toilets
were exquistely rich and elegant. To describe
them, however is impossible. The whole en-
tertainment passed off without a single cOntre
temps, and there was an utter absence of stiff
ness and constraint among the delighted
guests. The Chancellor's reception was GER
tainly one of the most brilliant ever witnessed
at the University. To his genial affability and
the grace and unremitting attentions of the
ladies of the family were the guests largely in
debted for the pleasant time they enjoyed on
that occasion.
Tomorrow Is commencement day, and the
crowd is sensihly augmenting There will be
thousands Present to witness the interesting
exercises. H. H. J.