The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18


resort he gained from being In attend
| ance at this, school of Learning,
the speaker touched upon the high
advantage of education, and made a
home thrust at the cynics who think
it wrong to maintain q university of
the first rank at the expense of the
state. He compared John Hampton
to successful leaders of past history,
and pointed out the wisdom that
marked his course of action. Dealing
in earnest language, he spoke OF his
purpose in life to make parliament in
dependent in its administrative func-
ton, the abuse OF the crowns preroga-
tive. which was followed with q
persistency worthy of the emulation
OF all who court success in any honor
able calling.
He was man of courage and
though under the displeasure of the
royal house he defied them ALL When
the darkness of oppression was clos
ing and the cause of liberty seemed
imperiled young Hampton and his
comrades stood as firm as a rock, and
guided on by what might seem a
prophetic hand, he stood by his people
like Moses of biblical days to lead
them through their trials.
| The speaker touched upon the con.
dition of society at that time and
pointed out the fact that general
education was only enjoyed by a few.
The printing press, the telegraph and
| numerous other factors OF the present
day were not within the rdach of the
people in those times. The nobility
| was the only class that were acquaint-
| ed with the scientific world. The
King was the head of the church and
was looked up to by all and it was but
natural that they should all be royal
lists and ardent advocates of the royal
prerogative and this was the state of
affairs during Hampdon's career. PAS
| ing rapidly over the condition of Eng
land at this time the speaker touched
upon the magnitude attendant upon
the effort to bring law and order from
the chaotic state of government. He
dwelt at length upon the rights of the
people and spoke OF the fact that all
of the improvements Of the present
time is due to the principal Of human
progress.
The speaker dwelt at length upon
the career af Hampton, the many
vicissitudes that marked his career, all
OF which was presen ed in manner
pleasing and In words and language
that carried conviction to the hearts
of all. He spoke of the present mode
of life and referred feelingly to our
own nation and its many valuable re-
sources and attachments. He spoke of
the vast enlightment of the people,
and closed his eloquent address by ad
yising that we depend on
inalienable rights from in
fringement and preserve them
in their pristine purity ever remember
ing that they are consecretated by the
blood of martyrs and wIested from
the despotic hands of born soVereigns,
when the republics of earth are demo-
cratic in fact as we'll as in name, then
and only then will be appreciated the
transcendant luster and the fame un
dying which enshrines the name of a
Hampdon-a Washington or Lee.
At the close of the Grafton DR.. Wag-
gener, chairman Of the faculty. an
nounced the program for today and
stated that the Twenty-third Infantry
Band would give q concert
in the assembly hall this
afternoon at o'clock, and every body
was cordially invited to attend.
| TODAI . FhO6hAM.
Today at II a. IN, at the university,
the undergraduate honors will be an
nounced by the chairman of the fac
| ulty.
Immediately thereafter the faculty
address will be delivered by Prof.
George p. Garrison.
At the close of the address the port
RAFT of Prof. r. @. Dabney, DID,,
LII d., will be presented to the uni
versity, the presentation speech being
made by MIR. T. w. Gregory. The
portrait will be received on the part of
the board of regents by the Hon. A. P.
Woodbridge.
ASSOC. IN. the anniversary exer-
cises of the literary societies will occur,
and speeches will be made by Mr.. @.
@. Kidd and Mr.. r. Yale Hicks, repre-
sentatives of the two societies.
On all ofthese occasions music will
be furnished by the excellent band of
the United States Twenty-third in
fantry Of San Antonio.
MATTER OF REGRET.
As will be seen from the letter print.
ed below, the Hon. VIM. @. P. Breck-
inridge is unable to meet his engage
ment to deliver the university address
tomorrow. This is great disappoint-
ment to ak
But Gov. Hogg has kindly consented
to take his pace and will deliver one
of his ringing Orations upon the occa-
sion.
The following is the letter OF Mr..
Breckenridge in full and is self explain.
atory:
LEXINGTON, KY. June 10, 1891.
Prof. Leslie Waggener, Chairman OF Fac
ulty, Austin, Tex:
MY DEAR SIR have delayed
writing from day to day in the hope
that my professional engagements
might be 80 arranged as to enable me
to keep my promise to be with you at
your commencement. My court here
Is now in session and we are In the
midst OF q somewhat important case,