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?ii Press and Banner.' ABUKVILLE, S.C. Wednesday, July 1, 1885. C*i>!kS1tlOIICC1>tO>ll Wools. T.nst wool; was Commoncoinont in our Col leges, and litis week wo ilovota much of our ki>;?oo to what must tncoss.ii My lie a brief a ml Imperfect account of tho proceedings. There Was much of which wo should write, bu" vomctlniesone's physical condition Is such Unit lie cannot dons well as lie can at otiie* ?mes. and tliis Is one of tlie times wc can K'ss, when In reality, wc have the best o: *oa.?on tor desiring to do more. I'ut wc canhiitdo our best every time. Ylie exercises in the Colleges were most excellent and most enjoyable throughout. The peedics of the young mer were good and tlir essays*?f the young ladles reflected credit <-n t hcmsel res a nd t he (.' >11 ege. l'rcsi don t (i rler's baccalaureate on the Importance and value of the proper and faithful discharge of the daily routine work of life was a superb ettbrt. Under his eloquence and force of speech 'Daily life ami duty scemcil Koinngcr |Mi?r ami common." President Kennedy's baccalnnreato to the' young ladies was chustcnnd elegant,rmbody-! lug wise counsel and friendly admonition. The address of t lie anniversary orator, Hon. K. l>. Murray, before the Literary Societies ?vtvsonc of the chief attractions for Wednesday, and because of its worth, we reproduce the *ame at length In these colums. The attendance on Wednesday was sufficient to llll Lindsay Hall to Its capacity, but on Thursday it seemed as if only a small portion of the people found a placc within its vails. This was Indeed a nrosn.^rons year for cach of the Colleges, and tlie friends of these institulioiiK have every reason for congratulation. There never was a time when the merit of Ihcso Colleges was so generally admitted as jtow. The standards aro high, and tho student who graduates must do so after he or she lint) made tho required progress iu tho various branches of study. I)is Bo5r*?i mill l?r. *Inck. Several nrvr|t*)icni of this State express the sorrow MUMil by the very warm Controversy between the lleVerend Ore. Mack and Bogcs, ** ?! we are ready t? rchn tin* expression. But uur cott-mporarles c too fir when they proceed to blame the contestants 1: di?ciimhi ilely and to declare that b-th havs forgot t lie requirements of their profession and transgressed njulnst the lawn of propriety and religion. A preacher of the Gospel Is expected to free himself, so far a? the llesh will p-rinit, of the passions arid evil tendencies of humun nature. But he certainly owes to 'he God and thi> church lie represents to defend his personal character and rtodst iinnutntions upon It, whoever nny promulgate them. If In the process of defence be Is compelled to charge and prove that his assailant has slandered him, he is net blameable. We think a study of the controversy between T)r. IVMres and Dr. Mack will convince any Impartial man t'nat l)r. Boggtt has occupied a purely defensive position throughout. IT. M.ick is an unfortunate man. lie seems to be a sourc" of endless trouble and discord In his church and to accomplish a vast deal of harm in the course of each year. We allude, of course, only to the inatteis lua'le public by being printed In the newspapers, and therefore legitimate subjects for ptib'ic consideration and criticism.? C'rt eHville J\ cu\j. Jsinco rending !lie above paragraph we have re-read Dr. Mack's statement of tho afliilr, and wo are inclined to free hint from all blame. We bellevo his course has been dignified aud respcctful, and we further believe that he Is entirely in the right. If Dr. Hoggs Wanted the salary until the tirst ot .September he should not havo resigned until that time. Dr. Mack has no possible authority for the payment of a salary, after the resignation has taken ctlect. In the meantime we hope tbo church may take steps to investigate the matter. Either Dr. Mack or Dr. Boggs have commlttecd a grievous sin against the church. Tho Xejfro Problem. In another column may be found an abstract of Mr. Benet's recent speech beforo the Jfouberry College. It is worth more to the negro, and to the white man, than all the sickly sentimentality which philanthropists have written on the subject. Tho negro needs only to be let alone. We have enough to do to attend to our own business. The white has beat out and exterminated every other race with which It has come in contact. The negro alone has found It possible to live with him. IJut the white man, by educating him, is laying the foundation for the destruction of the negro. This Is clear and indisputable. As soon as we educate the negro race to anything like our own standards, tils superior numbers will make himsclf-asportlve, and ho will undertake to rule. The history of the white man has proved that lie will be governed by no either race on the face of the earth, and the negro's ed'ort to rule will be met by force. A warof extermination will follow, and the negro will then, like every other race that has come In conflict with the white man, be pressed to the wall. It will be thus oeen that the advocates of despoiling the property of the white man that the negro may read, will compasR his destruction. The Sfwborry ?bscrver'H (Inwtloi^ Will the Pre.t* rmd Bnnncr nnmc one newspaper that bus Imputed to Gen. ('upvretliendiiitn of meddlinc in |K-lltlCB? It may have been done; but we liave not Kin it?Xcuberry Observer. If our memory serves us rightly the article upon which our paragraph was based was a remark In an edltoriul which appeared in the + *vwuerry <_/(MC/T7CTt IIUUUL uiriT WLTKB ugu. Unless we misapprehend Uto meaning of a Bentenee or two In that editorial, we think the Observer will find that lie stated that others might make charges as to preachers Intermeddling with politics, but added that the Observer did not do so. Wo do not remember the words at all. We merely give the impression left on our mind. Whether the article was so intended or not, it left the impression 01: our mind that the Ideas of preacher and polities were associated, in connection with the mention of the name of Mr. Capers. Bank. A subscription paper for stock In a bank at Abbeville Is being circulated in this town. About five firms had subscribed stock to something like 513,001. Other subscriptions will be added. It Uunderstood that the Manic of Anderson will take 515,000 worth conditionally. "Trnnk Lilies." We notice that some of the rural newspapers devoto much time to the advocacy ol "trunk lines'1 of railroads. liranch roads n?u?t give place to "trunk lines." We need from Abbeville,a truuk to Magnolia or Dry Grove. Civilization in MHrjinnd. Maryland in ji reforai State. Phi- imt wife Waters In th* filllory and tarrii|>s thrm tmundlv. Ar a r< Milt, vlfn heating Is on tbo dt-clluo In that State?Eichnnye. What sort of civilization have they lu Maryland? Such a crime as wife-beating Is un known even In tlie barbaric South. The es tablisliment of the whipping post, Is, wc tlilnk, an evidence of a decline In American vlvilzntlon, and the crime of wlfo-beating would disgrace a savage. One great objection to the whipping post Is the fact, that It degrades the people who Inflicts the punishment. c The Xewberri/ Observer rather leans to the Jdeaof big cotton crops. In this county there are exceedingly few farmers who succeed without plenty of corn. The tact Is, corn can be grown on the farm, about as cheap as the co?it of going to tho stores for it, even If the merchant guve It to the farmer. Tiie LrturcTixvillc Jlrrnld thinks new railroads lu South Carolina are "hour grapes"' with General McCrady. Whether "sour"' or otherwise, General McCrady, In our oplulon. Is about right. * Lnlu llurnt. We presume we owe the renders of the 2Yfw find Manner an apology for referring again to this lady's alleged mysterious power, but as *omoof our friends have been making themselves merry over the remarks of the brain-1 less crcature who "monkeys" about the stage j during her performance, we reproduce a recent letterol the Hon. James 11. Itlon. We prcsumo those who may have made poor at-j tempts to ridicule "skeptics" for not belugas' badly deceived as they were, will hardly soy I tliat Mr. Atkinson's remarks about "skeptics" are applicable to so able and so seuaiblo a man hs Colonel James II. Hion: Dr. J. F. G. Mittag : 1>kak Doctou? yiiu nsk me to explain Miss Lulu Hurst. Afterclos.ly watching her at two exhibitions, u year apart; both times 1 being on tin- stage ami occasionally cettinp nettr her while performing a Tent, 1 Ijuvo sutlftted inyxrlf as to tins myntery. It le no unkcknowledged treat muwular power, with u traintd repression of evidences of its exertb-n. In some feats, (as where she turns croun4 and inovce a chair held up in a disadvantageous posh ion by the subject,) this |>ower is aided by leverage. Any one can rx rform this feat, la holding up a chair with two or three inore persons pressing it down, she has 1 tbejiovr, the subjects nothing, ns a standing point: ' she lifting, they pressing and never IwyonH their Weight; alie with lees and arms in their most udvantsgeons jmjs tlon, they ({'"'"'rally with the whole p>M" Boa crooked. Any usually strong person pressing iruiu iiauus UK-?'"DI < ??" rii|'("?* nest fingers under (as she does) can preVunt two tur-ii ' from pulling chair to tloor, This may Ibc more essi t iy h- done, if yon will have these two uim further: crookcd and disabled by others jumping ujion them. ' ^ ou would bo surprised to see how tijnoy of her ; feats can be done by an ordinarily strong person of de- ; Urinimd will. | Kut she performs feats (tlio cue fent nnd others) which very lew perrons can do once, while she re-, peats, they showing their exertions and she not. i These ?!oi.e need explanation ; nnd whut 1 have stutid Bt Hist in the explanation. Close observer# will have perceived that whenever the tuy cutne, however lightly her hands insy ' bave been placed on the object, the ut once firmly ffrusped it and pot forth h< r powers, the Is about ft Jeet o Inches in height, and very strongly built, and lier aruis splendidly muscled. 1 judge" her whole body to be splendidly muscled. A year ago she concealed all panting by a short synchronous spasmodic laugh. Now she hus trained i vast this |??lnt. A year ag? she used kveruyv in all' lier leatft when tiecessaiy. Now alio has trained pnst thin necessity in most lints. Now, as a rear ago, when about to be foiled, pIk- lets go, and either puts up her hands "to protect her lace or eye#," or to smooth lier nits. On the other baud, ber respiration Is not much apparently quickened; nor her pulse accelerated beyond ten heats. The repression of appearances of exertion, and ability to sustain continued exertion Is the result of training. Her very great physical power and iurco U will dues Uiu ruoL JA.U&) II. 1U03. 01H SPLENDID COLLEGES Closing Exercises of a Most Prosperous Year in tbe Male and Female Colleges at Due West. NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS Crcditnhlo KxninlnnllniiN?Award* of Mpril <>owl Kppcchos niirf <>oo?l Miisir AiiniverMtiry Ornllon of Hon. K. It. Murray?ov.'r which Abbeville VciitU'iiii'ii l*rcNlllC<t. DEBATE. PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS, MEDALS AND DISTINCTIONS. Exorcise* in llic I*ti|>!icmlnii SocieO' Muntlay XikIiI. Jiiiio 22, inh.V t*ne West is one of lite most pleasantly located towns (n upper South Ctrolina.uml has Just reason to bo proud of Its splendid colleges. The people are noteil for tlic elegance and profuseness of their hospitality, nnd their homes are of the latest styles of architecture and of the most comfortable designs. Kvery citizen regards the prosperity and welfare of the colleges as of paramount importance, and love and harmony reign supreme among them. Conscious of the rectitude of their own conduct, they have no Jealousies or petty prejudices against any one ?but. live In communion and fellowship with all mankind. Students from nil parts bt the country come to this Mecca of learning, to these temples of science and arts t'> these hulls for Intellectual endowments, to these health-giving fountains of culture and refinement, while the ablest Divines, the most learned Jurists, the purest statesmen, and the lovers and promoters of education and the eucouragers of politeness and gentility, never fail to meet within i lic^c classic groves on Commencement occasions. At candle-lighting on Monday evening, June 22, istsi, i lie doors of the Hull of I lie Kuphemian Literary .Society were thrown open and soon an audience of elegant people had come to enjoy the literary feast which was in st>re for them. The evening was a pleasant one, and all the surroundings contributed to give pleasure and enjoyment to every heart. The speakers were proud of their audience, and the audience were gratified at the eloqueuce and learning of their speakers. Without further ado, we present an outline of the Programme. President?\Y. C. Bell, Antreville, S. C. DKRATS. Committee of Decision?\V. C. Bell, cr-nfjh-in. Chairman ; M. A. Cox, Laurens', S. C.; It. G. People*, Columbia, Tenn. Q uery?Should the present Jury system l>c <iboli\hetf f Alternative?S. P. MrKlroy, Doravliie, Cia. Negative?M. B. Grier, Due West, S. C. Jl'NIOK OHATOn. T. W Sloan, Fayettevlile, Tenn. In reply, L. L. Abercromble, .Spuria, Ga. MKDAL ORATOU. W\ C. McGowan, Esq., Abbeville, S. C. Committee on Invitations ? G. P. Xeel, Chairman. Troy, S. C.; II. II. Kobison, Co:ton Plant, Miss.; G. G. Parkinson, Carmirgo, Tenn.; (i. K. MeCelve.v. Temple, Texas ; J. i.. p<.iii?rs<?ii iViisumla. Fla.! J. AI. Garrison. Charlotte. N. Marshals?11. -T. Hood, chief, Due "West, S.O.; J. II. Moliatt, l.'hester, S. C.; J. It. Edwards, Due Wcsl, s. i'. The president introduced tlie exercises with a few appropriate words of welcome and explanation ol ? hat was tlie object of the meetIn g. Ac. 'l'he young centiemen, each In his turn, ns indiru'.ed on tlie programme, perforineil his part well. The debaters handle t the subject thoroughly, and were not only interesting and entertaining, but Instructive. Mr. Sloan presented his speech with eloquence and power. He also deli vered the diplomas to tlie graduating class. Mr. I,. I<. Abercroinble responded In behalf of the graduating class In an nbic manner, which rellected both education and warmth of heart. One of the most Interesting features of the occasion was the most excellent address with tlie presentation of tlie medals, by Mr. \V. C" Mctiowan, of Abbeville. His subject was "Success." He held that it was not Inborn genius that madeoue student more successful than another. It is work?hard work?that makes the difference. Xo student can reach the topmost round of the ladder without diligently applying himself to ills studies In whatever avocation he may choose to follow. Mr. McGowan was earnest In his manner, wise in his advice and pulheticin his appeals. He is certainly a man ot talent and education, possessing in hlmsell all the elements of success In the higher walks of 1 ito. At the close of bis remarks Mr. McOowan In a most appropriate mauner presented tlie medals to the following young men : llest essayist in Junior class?K. G. Peoples. Honorable mention, T. \V. Sloan. llest debater In Sophomore class?1\ G. Phillips. Honorable mention?J. U. Edwards and J. It. Miller. llest declntmer in Kreslimnu class?J. M. Garrison. Houorable mention?G. E. Mct'elvcy. General excellence In tlio preparatory do partmout?G. G. Parkiuson. llouvriiblciticulion?C. A. Gleghorn. Pliiloniatlictui Celebration, Monday Sight, Juuc 22, 1885. At nn earlv hour the people becan to ns semble In the hall. which wns brilliantly lighted and seemed to be un emblem of what might be expected irom the speakers. The people, too, seemed radiant with expectation and impatient for the appearance of the actors. Steps were heard approaching as If of a well trained force of military, immediately a silence pervaded the whole hall as the handsome lorce entered, headed by the president and the chief marshal. The exercises were then begun. CapL M. I/. Bon lmtn presided. The president then read the following query for debate: "Was Hamlet's madness feigned or ronl J"1 Mr. T. l?. Boyd, of North Carolina, represented the attirniative and Mr. K. li. Hrlce, ol South Carolina, the negative, Both sides well discussed, and the members showed that they had performed their duty well. Thi president said that In deciding this debate he was obliged to dcciile the opposite of what he believed. He then decided lit luvor of the negative. Mr. C. A. Tengue, of South Carolina, then delivered diplomas to Messrs. ltoyce and Urice, and Mr. BoycC replied lu behalf of the Sen lors. The next speaker was Rev. \V. V. Orr, of Xorili Carolina, who was to deliver the medal*. He discouraged the idea that a boy way successful by any peculiar gifts of nature, but i>y hard labor. Ho sulci thai :us lie aid nut have ii medal for every one, lie woul'l rejoice with the successful anil weep with the unsuccessful. fie then distributed medals to the so'lowing : liest extract reader, Senior Preparatory class?W. (). (Jroce. Honorable mention?It. II. Henderson. Best declaiiner. Freshman Class ?J. G. While. Honorable mention?A. T. Hamilton. liest essayist, Sophomore class?.T. P. Knox. Honorable mention?H. A. LeeaiulJ. 11. Cochrane. Marshals?K. A. Lee, chief, \V. O. Crlcc and K. I.. Ciritr. THZ JUNIORS. Contents in ]>cclnmntlon and Essay It eliding 'fnowlay Evening;, June 2:{, IS.H5. This evening wasdovoted chiefly to oontosts In Reclamation and Essay reading. The contestants were chosen by the respective literary societies of the Colle ge, and In each instance. their represenlativcs sustained thein Helves in a most excellent manner. The Doclulmcrs were from the Sophomore class, and the Kssaylsts were fiom the Junior clas*. As orators these young gentlemen were elegant >11 ul graceful. As essayists lliey were refined and modest. Kaoh hi the pertormanco of his part, not only did erillt to himself, hut reflected honor 011 the college and the literary societies of which he Is a member. The Faculty, in order to relieve themselves of any thought of partiality in awarding the honors of the evening, requested a commltlec of seven gentlemen who were present in the audience to decide the matter. The committee was composed of sev^n, no one of whom knew the name of any other member of the committee, and as a rule all were total strangers to the contestant*, and knew nothing as to which society any one of them represented. At the conclusion of the contexts the gentlemen, who composed the committeo, deposited their ballots In the box on the stage, which had been prepared for the purpose,"and orators, essayists, and auditors, were soon away from the* hall, ail speculating as to which of the young gentlemen would win the honors. Opinion was generally divided, and it was in>t known who had been thesucce>slul competitors until next day, when the announcement was made from the platform. .Mr. .1. 1*. Knox, member of the Sophomore cla*s, from H untersvilie, N.C., bore oil' the honors in the first contest, while .Mr. C. A. 'league of the Junior class, from Newberry, S. C., won the distinction In the second. The following Is the programme In full: CONTEST IN DECLAMATION?.SOI'IIOMOKKSS. The National Knsign.?J. 1*. Knox, Hunters v Hie, N. C. alusic?Oliver wave iiuiciisicn. Pyramids not all Egyptiuu.? \V. 1'. Lowry, Louisville, Ua. Music? Wylle Quickstep. CONTEST IN US3AY KKADINfi?J17 N10 US. New Issues. ? It. (J. Peoples, Columbia, Ten ii. Music?Maize Polka. The Labor of Literature and Its Rcwards.?C. A. Tensile, Newberry. S. C. Music?Dlllilll Qlllekftep. Marshals?M. A. Cos, Laurens, s. C.; 1>. <?. Phillips. Louisville, (in.; J. W. Lowry, l.owryvllle, S. C.; J. S. Sibley, Augusta, (Ja. COMMENCEMENT SABBATH. The JJaccalaureate sermon whs preached by Itev. Neandcr M. Woods, of Chhrlotte, N. C. lie took for his text the Uassage contained In Daniel iii. lt>?IS Inclusive. Tiie sut'Jcet of the sermon was "Fidelity to truth.'' He discussed. first. Who these three young were; second. What they did. ami third. The circumstances under which tltoy did It. It was appropriate. It was plain and practical, it. was earnest and tender. The truth was sicken In love. We are sure that every one came away Impressed not only with the marvellous'fidelity of Shadrach, Mc.shach and Abedi.isjo, hut with the earnest desire of the preacher that nH should imitate their example. The large congregation, which filled the spacious building, heard with profound Interest every sentence. A marked impression was produced. At the request of the naslorP.ro. Woods preached again at night. lJro. Woods lelt us on Monday, lie carried with him the cood wislns and p;ayei? of lnauy who beard bis sermons. Student* in Krakiuc College. Senior Claws 7 Junior Class H Sophomore C'li.ss VI Freshman Class IH Preparatory Depart men l VI Total to COMMENCEMENT. ER3KINE COLLEGE. Sonto FnrN About tlio f nst ltut ion. (tie WnrU \Vtiir!i it is Kxcrcisps of the Fortv-Kivj!i t'oiiiiiiciicrnu'iit. ("lurk ami KrskliicSoiiiltniry was organized as Krsklnc I'ulli'ge in 1 ;>!!>, and this, cou*e- I ijuently, was tin; Koriy-Sixth Annual (,'oin-j iiiciiecment nt' the oldest. denominational col I lege in tin* StaSo, hi ill whose success has been j unsurpassed. This College, which is the property of tlu> Associate Unformed Synod, I is remarkable for the conservative anil pro-] grosive manner in which its Government litis l>een ailm,iiia>!crcd, nmt for the long terms which its ollicers have served. The College lias had only four Presidents in forty-J six years. The present incumbent being now | In the prime of life ami in tlie most ncceptn-j nle discharge of the duties of the otllce, It: maybe safely asserted that lie will lid the I place for twenty ye n's yet to come. l>r. 10. K. J'resKly was the flrut. Dr. It. C. drier was the second, I'r. 10. I,. I'a 1 ton was the third, and: l>r. W. >i. Urier Is its present and fourth President, The buildings are numerous, (he libraries! are large, the Faculty is full and able, the text-books are by the latest and most ap-! proved authors, the method of instruction , Is the luM, and the standards are the highest. K very till us nt Krsklue College tei.ilx to give I lie student the greatest ml van-J times lit obtaining the highest education at the least expense. The cheap boarding which ; is furnished by the towns-people, togetheri With the Inexpensive habit* of the students at j that place, reduce the cost to u minimum: tlgure. 1 The standards of education nrc now higher, than ever before, and it won id seem that! its day of usefulness Is yet in I he early dawn, i This College Is yearly extending its useful-j ness while, by the loyalty of Its graduates, I their education, their ability and their moral worth. Its influence and power in the counsels of theMtnte, In I ho ana Irs of the Nation, I and In the deliberations and work of the i Church, Is dally widening and being moro perceptibly felt throughout the land, oven to its remotest borders. There Is scarcely a rep-1 resentatlvc body In any Southern Slate, re-! ligioiiH or secular, where former students of Krskine t 'ollege do not stand among the lending me liber* and take an active part in lis delibeiaiioiiH. The motto of the College is: "Science and Morals Combined." The eminence to which t!iegraduates of tins College! reach In their widely separated homes is proof of the ettleicncy and influence of the College which would encourage the mastery of the sciences and which would Implant in the mind and heart of the scholar the highest moral sentiment. Last Wednesday being the Forly-Sixth Anniversary of I he Commencement exercises, a most Interesting programme had been prepared and each actor in that entertainment' j had thoroughly prepared hinvelf for crcd-| ] liable petforniance. The auditorium was! [won 111 It'll Willi represrimuivui UI mi- ttwiiiu, lniollijiciico, grncc and beauty i>f Abbeville County, while the College dignitaries, distinguished citizens at home and lionoreil guests fiom abioud, occupied scuts on the rostrum, tho whole presenting n fccuo of female lovII-1 ncssand nmu'.y va'or seldom equalled and j never surpassed. AVc have said tin previous i occasions that the cxcccliencc of the Comnieneement exercises is nil unmistakable index to the worth of I ho College, and we would add that the appearance of so much of the culture and refinement, together with a full representation of the bone and sinew ot the country, is pro. f ooncluslvo of the high esteem In which theso institutions are beld by all the people. During tlie lust year there was an increase of eighteen per cent, in tho attendance ot students in Krsklne College?tlie whole number being $1?and tlic outlook for its future prosperity was never fairer or bolter. Tlic Repliuiliifc of Hie Exercises on M'cdncstlnj' nornlii^. At ten o'clock tho Rev. \V. M. Grier, D. P., President of Krsklne Colterc, came to the front of the sta;;e, and rapped attention. A perfect silence ensued. The Poctor said: "Tlic excrclses tills mmninc will be such as Is In? <1 tentt-il bv the p'-tipraiiuno. which has been dlstributeil in ilie amtit-ncc. The t xcrcl-rs will not bo h?njr. The aisle c?niinlltot* wilt Si-e thai everybody is seated. The exercises wilt now ue opened with prayer by tho Itev. S. L. Mori is."1 Prayer by Sir. Morris. Mr. Morris then camc forward, tho audience fiUuidlng, lie stild somewhat ns follows: 0 Thou Almighty, Most High ami Ktcrnal God. the creator of our bodies, ??d the author of our spirits, in wliom we live and move, nit'l tin re our being, wo would offer Thee the adoration of our hearts and the devotion of our sou!?. The heavens dt ciuro Thy plory and the flrmanient sheweth 'J'hv handiwork, nnd n o would adore Thee as the river of good and comfortable gif s. We would ufk Thee to make this a Joyful occasion; one which will red'Uind to ibo benefit of the Church, to the welfaro of the State, and to the promotion of Thy cloiy. And, O Lord our (loil, we would rsk Thy spteial blissiug upon this institution of learning, and would prny Thee to cheer nnd gladden the hearts of the teacher?, and to enable the students ?itbin these wal's to acquit themselves like men, with honor to the ciuntry, villi credit to tills institution, and to the advancement of Thy Kingdom. May their lives bo cs a river, "llie i streams of which shall nnke clad the city of God." : May the education of their minds and the devotion of their hearts lead them in tho ways ot righteousness. May tlier become an ornament to society. s 1 blessing to the State, and may each be prepared fir bis special work In the labor of life. 1 iiowinc at the foot of Jesus we would asR that every needed sift bo bestowed, nnd we will ascribe present and endless praises to Tlice our God. Amen. Aiiiiouiiccinctitn l>y President <?rier. i President Grlcr then said: UI desire to make an announcement before the exercises proper have been regularly commenced. An ?i i.... i.i r.,* it... ?.?s, The decision is to be made by seeen gentlemen m?w in this audience who have bee selected for the purpose. These gentlemen are nnknown to each other as members of that committee. They have had. and cam have no sort of conference. Their decision therefore may bo relied upon to be as nearly impartial as poufib'e. When the exercises are over the members of Ibis committee will rt:id a box on the front of this platform in which they will cast 'heir ballots. The Board of Trustees of this College st their meeting yeterdny conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity oil Kcv. K. E. B >y-e of (ijstonla, N. 1\. the degree of Muster of Arts on 0. B. Simonton of Teunessee, find on Mr. It, A, l'oMnson of Mississippi." The following programme was tbcu cntored upou: Programme. OHATIONS. The first four speakers arc contestants for the Medal In Oratory. The Era of Poetry.?T. G. Poyce, Sardls, N. C. Music?'The I>alsy?Andanto and Waltz. Jl.aconsfkld.?K. H. Price, Due Went, S. C. Music?Suvcnlr do Homer. England's Policy In Regard to the Soudan.? M. Ii. Oriel", I?ue West, K. C. Music?Pride of the Ocean?Shottlsche. The Common People-J. II. I'rcssly, Due West, S. C. Music?Sounds from tlio North?Quickstep. Chinese Gordon.?L. L. Abercrombie, Sparta Ga. Music.?Josle Quickstep. Materialistic Tendencies of Free Thought.? S. J'. McElroy, lioravillo, Oa. Music.?Social Hand March. Power of Public Opinion.?G. P. Necl, Troy, S. <\ Music?Circus Galop. , liaccalaurcute. AFTERNOON. Anniversary Address.?LLou. E. B. Murray, i Anderson, S, C. KVHNINO. Alumni Address.?Hon. M. M. Dufilc, i A rlllOCMUl, /ITK. Music. Alumna; Essay.?Miss Jcnnlo Anderson, Falrvlew, S. C. Music. Presentations of Medals. Marshals?c. A. Teagtic, Chief, XewbTrv, S. T. W. Sloan, Fayettevilie, Tenn.; J. H.1 Kd wards. One West. 8. C.: K. A. Lee, Due West, S. (!.; \V. U. Ilriee, \Vlnii?lioro, S. C.: II. I, (Jrler, Due West, ,S. C.; J. It. Miller Hock Hill, S. C. The speeelies of the young gentlemen woro exceptionally pood, and they and their speeches were In keeping with the dignity and character of tlie institution. Each man acquitted himself in a manner which must have been gratifying to his parents and to the faculty of the College. Tlic ItnccnlaiircMe Addrpoi, President Grier began his address to the graduating class by quoting the humorous saying of Cnlcrldve, that 'the worst vice ol alljisa plethora cf nd-viee." Yet advice when well-timed Is wholesome, and the earnest young man stepping forth from the coileiic i plallorm on the broader stage of the world's lite may be often aided and encouraged by parting words of counsel from his Instruct- . ors, and so custom has niHdc It proper for I he Faculty through their ofllcial head to speak to the young gentleimn about to no out. j diploma. In hand, tosecas it Is the life they | have dreamed of, some kindly sentiments [ that may tlml a lodgement In their minds j and hearts, ami serve to guide them In the : : critical period of transition from the quiet I walks of student life to the stir and bustle of [ business and society. The young graduate i I would soon find, perhaps had already dl.s- i covered, that the att'alrs of this world are very apt to resolve themselves into a round of duties that must be repeated from dm* to i I Uuy miifl ttie very soul becomes sick of tlie ' j wearbome routine. Yet it Is not tli<> part of : tlie strong man. tbe dliligent, determined | seeker alter success in tl ebest sense of a high i anil useful life, to repine nt this hum drum > inoue of exlsten c. On the contrary we see I in nil tiie course of nature as she moves | along throuuh a thousand ilitrerent channels to the accomplishment nf ait the grand results of the Divine Providence, this same i t^motony of obedience to fixed laws. Without it the universe of system and order, as beautiful as It is sublime, would be but a ' chaos of wrecked worlds. Koutine Is nece>>- i sary to the highest growth, and must lead to the achievement of all that is noblest In the \ aims and purposes of men. The desire for : | new plans or purposes will come upon one, i but steady, patient adherence to one course i | clearly defined, though It Involve a daily i j repetitioh that heroines Irksome and tedious, I Is the one sure way to fulfill our duty to our- ] i selves, our country and our (iod. , It Is impossible to do Justice to T>r. Carter's address by a mere outline, and Ihosc of the great tbrong that lieurd him with breathless 11 attention who read our Imperfect sketch, will realize how far below the mark we have fullen la attempting to convey even an Idea of tno line of thought which tie perilled with so much earnestness and power. AFTERNOON EXERCISES. I'rcsldeut Urlcr Introduce* Uic lion. , K" II. .Murray. On reassembling of the audience, and after ^ uic UilllU null uim'oui'MMI llie III IIMC IIS nppot tiled in ttic programme. President Grler j then niiiiounccd the uniilvcrimry orator, nHjl foltowK: l| 'I here l? In tills FcctUm n New Sontb. It Ins rep-,' resent&tivc vm- iucii In every Sintc. Tlmso ynune ' i ! nu n lire e;iri|.-6t liold. cap-ihta. Tlwy cliutrieh w Itli j i miTi il rrcitri! tlie memories of the pmt, but havej j their Hiccs *et to the future. It In my happy j>,Ivt ,' lean tu introiliici) olio of tills c!iif? of youni; li.cn tu j you tliiaiifiiriioun. Voti will hear l>l:n whli pleas; lire. I u'n Mili' lie lms fcouicthloi; to hay which w ill j Ik< worthy of your ulleiitl n. 1 tnkc plcasiuc iii tni ikmIiicIiii; Hie Hon. K. ]'. Murray of AmlcrAuu. j Anniversary OriUlon of llic Hon. 12. j It. .Hurray of Amlcrfton. I | 1'ktrlollnin linn In all uircn been accounted ono of tlin j highest of liiiui.'in virtuee. li him given tu liiMory IIm ' , CMiii'lcKt lirriTH, ini'l Iiiih Ih-< n tIn* foiinilatlon ftoiio ' I i U|>?ll wlileli tlie I'cM (/"VlTliHlelitif of cal'tll linvu lieetl i nun. ji h ii'n 'ii?ii ij> in m.ii niwnyn ciuinra lIn*iii ninl llwlr < florin w11h the nyinjmiliy of the j | norlil, even if the raiiM- In which H l? xlillilti'i] tloi'n nut ciiiiiiiiaml tli<*ii|>|ir<il>ulliui of tin- |mtillc'jiiilKiiu iit. J Wliiru It In<ih|ilii><il In tlio fti|.|icnt cif a Country , whom* liiplltiltloim mi* Jiir>t ami rljfht, It rcciMvrh the jilnii'lliii uf nri ii'linlrliiL' ivurlil unil leaven in hlntoiy In* moil I. fly t) J'in nf iiintihtxiii, amt 11? rli'hrxt leniotin of fttnt?'MiimirhiJi m:'l Valor. it in Weil, tlllTeloJi', for j | I'Vi'i'j |n'n|ili! in cnlllviitc thin v rnii*; ainl that imtlon | in hf|i|iy ii ii-1 worthy of tuliiiiiiulon ?iiohi'iiiizniH tire jintilott. 11 Ii wi'li lorn |ii'o|ilc tint only to exercise thin \li( <*, hut |i< iiiinlj7.n tin* rinnn:s which ncnnite tin lo lo ro ilolliv, mi*1 to iliaiv tin* ilintliii'lloii bi twcfti tin-itti/.i'ii nh'iohi'jn the (fovi'iniiH'iil. unit n patriot wlioM- aim ninl |iii11 < ?<: in to inivuiicc thi* Interest of n country ninl itn people. The ritizi'D may ohi-y n govcruuii'iil Iacuukc It is tu iila iuiilvUluui IuIckbI tu <lu So, or hocnnre lie has not tlio physical power to resist j its laws. 'i'lie pati lot shapes h!s course upon blither | principle th:in either of these? Ills standard bring I lie j elnirac:er of tlipsovernineltt and welfare of I's citizens. Hence, history abounds in Instances or patriots Whose fame lias been achieved ill sacrifices made or' valorous deeds prt f.ii nied In the diTenre of coverniiienlsof mlileli they were citrus, ntnl like-wise instance* of tlio highest order of p itrlotisni where men in the interest of their homes iilel their country, have risked tlieii f"i'tun? s and braved the dangers o| batt'e 11 nd of the gibbet to overtlnow despotism attd tyrauny. TilK MI5N1TY OK AMKItfCAN CITIZENSHIl'. Patriotism is not measured by success, but by heroic deeds pelfortm-il in a nieviti-i tons cause. A creat country whose institutions have beelt founded by the llcmiMii iiml judgment of a riciMr population mar leei a jiiat pride in tneir inheritance, and It Is both elevating ami Itnprovitip fur them to contemplate the forces which gave rise to their s;?vi-rniii<*iit. tho principles which it represents nml the duties which It lmj???scs? upon the clliz-us w ho owe It allegiance. It. Is my |Nii'|iofc therefore tn-l y tu nsk ymi to con.-ider the "dlgniiy of American Citizenship"' as rellcctcii In the origin and the principles of our government, and the obligations w liteh it ioi|n>.irH upon its people. l!evi>liilioii i* the M?llii-r of nations. Ills the human agency by which oh! dynasties are t?rn from the seats of I heir power and new gevei nments established ill their stead. It has been a'Ike the source of irond and evil to mankind?has in turn rat-lied the conquerIrgarmsof civilized nations Into the realms of darkness and then given to the world the "Dark Aires" as the result of barbarian tiiiimplis over the old nations of the earth; and yet again it has restored civilization, morality and Intellectual power to the mastery of the more favored portions of the globe. J.ike all human agencies, it i* not nn unmixed blessing, but the Wor d's hictory will Miow that the tendency of revolution i? to purify and Improve, though its" ends nre wrought ill a feat'ln1 expenditure of treasure and of human blood. The mad tempi st which gathers In ( clliing blackness ns Its g.lm and awe-Inspiring clouds rise above the horizon, amid the lurid glare of the iiiiclndncd lightnings which send forth peal upon p.-al of ibunder, making the earth vibrato and the struolitres on it tremble, often wrecks the forests and habitation? of men as it lUblics from point to point, bearing death and desti iictlon upon its crest; hut I lie calm which succeeds It is sweeter and purer and brighter ami lietter. Tho disturbing elements which rained the teiopcnt have been eabned mui llio S'lltry slldness with its noxious presence has lei-n borne away upon the wings of the storm, leaving sunshine 1 '-""I" ll.?l- O.....I <.i It la tvlinTl VimrS of . Mil ramiij " IIIVII >.- , wrung. oppression and tyranny, exercised by man In Hie itnme of coV' rnmetit. have been borne by n pen-' |>le in submission, it It may In- in abject despair, until j endurance Is too much for human nature. The tincry passion; of :i long suffering peep'e h:.V? blazed into tin- fury of a revolution, tlift sccnes of carnage nml of conflict incident to that struggle often display the darkest passions of the human licnrt. The crime, the wrove, the woo and the anguish of war may most grievously scourgen people; but when the end comes it often happens that the. tyrant's sceptre is broken and Ills sway is overthrown, and in tin Ir Mend a government founded iijhjii the Interest of the people Is established. The American Union, was the creature of n great Revolution. The lliillsh government hid established it colony here. With that disregard for human rights whieh inaiks tho despot's sway, the home government gave no recognition to the settlers of the young colony, esC'-pt their riirht to obey tlie mother country and contribute to Its revenues, without a voice in its councils. The devolution was the outburst of n noblc people's aspiration for Liberty. In every revolution the temper anil purpose of the revolting party follows from the character and wishes ?f the masses who engage in it; and the character and [imposes of a people can always be learned from the study of tint lenders they put* forth ns thi] representatives ol tho cause in which they are engaged. Judged by tlt.-so rules no country lias ever presented so near tin Ideal ?*.A ,.r * K?. ?( >*.. lh? ifsn It Nitil ?1m 1/imil nft flirt ITnltml v rv "? i ",v - - ? i - States of America. "A government nf lho poiplc, by the pcoj.lc and for the |?.'ojile" was to be fubsiitiited by the colonists for it monarch's arbitrary sway, and it ii> not strange that master minds diiected the colonists in a movement for such grand results. Jt was the accomplished Jefferson, whoformnlatrd ihcto beneficent iniiicipleb of government which recognized the equality of all men In their right to the exercise and protection of power; th.it claimed ar.d maintains as such righls, life, liberty and the puiniitol happiness, and establishes before the world as the. bright exemplar anion;; nations?tile government of the United States. It was the gl-riotts peerless Washington who laid down a commission In the King's army in answer to ills conn try V call. lie placed his life at s!uke upon the remit. He gnidtd the strong arm of the army of the young states and established iu battle tln.se great principles of liberty. In peace he Illustrated, and by example impressed, npon the world the sincerity of his purpose mid the beauty, the iKiwcrand the perpetuity of the institutions for which he had fought. Koine, in the halcyon days of her Jiepnbllc hud her great Cueenr who elevated her reputation among nations. He carried her triumphant armies iu glorious conquest over the lands of her enemies, and imiut'd ima ur.st iKi9iii(i army iijmmi juiinni ru?i?n. I'lt-ntomifily iliil I!ome lavish honors np"ii her hero, and thrice did lie refuse a proffered crow n; but Jit? finally yielded to ambition. crasped tlie sceptre of |M?w?-r. proclaimed himself Emperor, and in a sea of blood buried forever the liberties of Koine. England had bcr Crumwvll who, with glided promises and apparently noble purposes, ifd the spirit of libiTly against the wrongs of Charles I. Jtut no gooncr had the headless body of Charles to*tilled to the triumph of the revolution than Cromwell at the head of a protectorate ovinced a greater ambition and ns tolul a disregard fur the rights <f the people. This plunged England into another war, a lessor evil than Cr.nnweli's protecturalo. Franco had her Napolcnn. Bonapirto who served the lvpublle, imperceptibly undermined Irs Institutions in order to establish his own power; and yet again her I.ouis Ntipolean followed in the foot'Hteps of his illustrious unele. lint it was reserved lor America to produce the highest typo ol manhood that history records. It was for Washington to lead the forccs of a revolution and vanquish the srraiesof Great Billain. This were dsiinctiou of great degree, but it Is insignificant in Washington's fame. While a country's adoration and a world's plaudits weic being lavished upon him for bin rictmious leadership In war he deliberately lefuseil to accept an Immoderate extension of hi* tenure as President, and fixed a term of eight years a* the limit beyond whleh no mail should be president of the United States, lie had fought, not for conquest, but for his country's freedom. He lived not for ambition, but for his country's g<??d, and richly does his memory denerve the praise of Byron's t?on: "Where may the wearied cyo reposo When gazing011 tile Gieat, Where neither guilty glory glows, Nor despicable slate? Yes?one?the (list?the last?the best The Cinclnnatiis of the West Whom envy dared not hate? Bequeathed the name of Washington, To iiii.ke men blush there wan but one 1" "First In war. first in peace and first in the hearts of his country men' he not only was and is, but will re inatn the example or I lie lili'lient ij |>o or tinzensinp. Ills character, iny friends, presents to my mind the fullest, roundest. most Complete standard of exalted mannood which hits ever liecn bequeathed to history liy statesman or warrior. In a public point of vh-w lie was as a general the equal of Caesar and greater than Napolean?greo'er than Napoleon, because he could bear adversity and rescue victory from defeat, which Nnpolean never did. This assertion may astonish those who have laid aside their judgment end given play alone to their admiration for NajMilennV brilliant exnloltsar l.odl, ntAusterlllz and Jena, hut history will sustain the claim that Napoleon neyer extricated sn army from defeat, llence he l?si live imicniflceiit hosts. Ills genius only enabled liiin to J utilize the values of victory, while Washington, by' his prudent nwl.sagacious powers, waa able to parry the strokes of mis.ortune and achieve success under! circumstance# in which Napoleon would have failed. As a statesman ho was far S'-elnc, cautious and Jealous of the Interest of the Infant government. Ills Iwiderehlti had founded. Instead of presenting to the country the spectacle of ambition, he gitve the only Itistnnce on record of u great military chieftain setting u limitation upon his own power. "How shall wo rank thee np?n glory's pngo, Thou more than soldier an<l just los thnn sago; All thou linst been,reflects less fame on ther, i'ar less than all thou hast forborne to be.*1 The independence of the United States gave to tho world the onlyrcal republic that it has ever seen,except the little district of some twentj-two square utiles upon the top of the Alp*, ban Mori no, with less (ban mic tilth the population of Abbeville county has for liver fourteen hundred yei.ro been a free state, governed by Its own people because It was too poor to tempt the spoiler or to engender internal distentions. The Kreat republics of which history tells, were so only In i.itine. ICoims had her classes, the I'atriciaiis and tho Plebeians, uliose Influence and oppporltinilics were vastly diflt rent, lier laws were not equal or unilorm | nnd her tribunes, consuls and dlctniois were but I modified forms of monarchy. The same 11 true of ( liens aim me i.i i'iiiiiit i Hum-, in it iiiij chief magistrate niton lielil dictatorial power nr.il prescribed as Solon did,the laws which were to govern the people, who were a? in the Koman l'epublle, divided into clashes v. ith different rifjlita jx-rtulnintr to each. In such n republic, with n citizenship willing' to submit to such ihetinctiotis, it was meet for their great lawgiver, Solon, when asked If ho ln<l given Aliens the beet ol In us, to reply "the best they were capable of receiving." The iiioilern republic* have likewise been f.ir from such governments as would properly cntltlo them to | the name. The governments of Mexico, Central , Amctica, and South Ainfilca, have been In continual j discord and frequent revolt. Kven the Republic of; France, lias not been able to cull these principles ofj liberty ami maxims ol govcrnmuit which promise j perpe'.ulty to n nation; but in her laws to day we lind , censorial powers invested in Lcr ( flicers. It is only In tho United Statesof America that the1 spli It of liberty and equality before the lmv finds a1 genii.I soli In t&o licaitsof the people. It is here Unit a home is ollVred to tile lovers of liberty throughout the world. Under our laws none of the rights of man ure abridged except so fur as may lie necessary for the well-being ol the wholu people, and such abridgements are only made by the people theni-j selves. In inonarchlal governments the laws ar? made by | mie supreme bend or by a council whose selection i.t ( not lelt to the people. In a government, like so called j rcpnhlics.lhe laws aie framed by bodhs but little better than mobs. In our Union the laws are guarded with the utmost care and eveiy person who participates in their enactment Is selected from among the j people. They are directly responsible to the source of j their power and are easily changed when they abuse or I misrepresent the trusts imposed upon them. With principles so benign, with safeguards so strong our government has within the first Century nf its existence extended the limits of Its territoiy i until to day its flag floats, with protecting power, over | the fourth government of tl.e world in area, and the] tilth in the number of citizens who owe It allegiance. The loyally of Us citizens In unquestioned. We have lite smollest standing army < { any nation In the world. except Denmark which with a population of j U-ss than two millions, and an area of lew than fifteen thousand square miles, has an army that Is only eight! men less than ours. The greatness of the moral powit of the United Slates is better illustrated tiy a comparison with Hussia. whleh has In round numbers a population of 1'iO.OtlO W??. whilo otus Is only fifty mililun, and vet liussin has a standing army ol inure than a million men, while our aimy numbers only thirty-six tliou>aud. Htmsia has fourteen I lines us iminr soldiers in proportion to her population?that is, It takes one man out of everyone hundred men, women and children in KiiPsiu, to guard the Empire in time of peace, while it only t < quires one out of every fourteen hundred in the United States. And yet our nhorcs are lived by the tides ol two oceans whoso toasts aggregates ovt r -J.yuO miles and our frontier reaches mote than 3.7' ll miles, 2600 of which bound the possi sslons ol Great liiitain. This is a sutliclcrit commentary on the greatness of our country. Its constitution is a bulwark of freedom. Its justicc and Its integrity are a tower of strength. Clothed In the panoply ot these attributes it is safe from sedition at home; iinpicgnibie to invasion from abroad, lna little more tlmn tt century our fathers lmve built a s\ stem so strong that a fearful civil war could not destroy, but only perfected it Disagreeing upon j the theory of government, their differences were arbitrated In battle arid the result has vindicated the course of each. The South in defeat has risen to her , foim-r < quality, with every principle reserved, for .V.. II,,. ..I' . ??..?I..M < rix.ii niiv * * *? ? \ "" ??i p. which In dcBtruetive of government. Secession Is a| thing of the past, but statu sovereignty In the gov-1 rrmiH iit of iw citizens iu a fundamental (>riiicl|>lu of imr government. The Woody ifsiipr of tlio war lor a j time* made our free institutions tieniblo In the hnlnnce loit the old "ship of state" was too Brinly anchorrtl to lie torn from her mooring, and the teaching* of I our Washington kirred the nnholv ainhltion of the laurel-crowned Grant, who was h{? Nation's hero and who nought, like Caesar or Napoleon, to inordinately prolong. if not to perpetuate, hit power, ltut the republic had not degenerated. The people were Intelligent and holiest and proved themselves to ho tlio 'safe-guard of their own liberties," and to-day tlio republic Manila resp'.eiiUatit In the glow uf tilumplmnt principle. riiK oiti.n;ation.s m'liiru Amkuican rmZKN.SJtll' IMl'OSHS. Wo have thus traced tlio orlu'ln and principles of] nor government, and now eomo to the consideration ' nf the obligations which It Imposes upon its citlxsns. j l)l eoumo every government requires of It# subjects ! ibedlelice to lt? laws, but in a republic there is a higher moral obligation resting upon them than mere obe- I Hence to the law. That obligation Is to qualify one's ! self lor tne discharge of the duties or citizenship. In j i-vcry country It w ill he admitted that the rulers and public oilicers should bo i|it:ilifl<-d to discharge tIto . ilulles of the positions liehl.by them, and where such ' [|iialllicatlon is absent the oliicial is a reproach to the! l'overnnient and is soon retired. In out country the j people m o Hie sovereigns and the individuals contri-j Lute to the determination of tlio momentous issues of; mute, and therefore every wan should be qualified to, comprehi nd and puss upon the great questions of n?-, tioniil policy. A person standing upon the MlssfS'ip- j [ii tit runv urmn? ami virn iii? vi.u oimji-siiu runiiu which iiiovrH witli rrsi>>1li*B<i force iiIhiik Its con mo,; ll'iaUtit; tin-wlilli-sails of ttu> ships of cve:y imlion, itml licii'i: like m il to a viict lnlniul si-a, l? not n|>t to itontiilrr wli:.i forms the mighty torrrnt. A ilrop of wiitcr would lir ruitittcil hut u liiil.l'U1 npon tint in:<-nn "oiir motnoiit lu-rc then smiio t'or.-vor,'' n tMni; of no i iki.-rnuiit. Mill j i t. away ir. the liotkv Mi iititniiis, upon llio summits ol tniirmlili-n prnks aroiiinl whose lu-iwl ' tho i<iin hi-aius bathe in clcrtml miows, thc'Ilttlo liick- j liug drops atari on liitir wny lujoiutlw Uui> luwring caverns of tlio Atlantic. At tiuios they nto sn small that little children in tlu-fr childlt-li giee coiilil dam tiiiiii with sand and turn tliom obedient to their wish, hut one by one and Itttlu by little, they trlokle down the tnoiiiiiiiins steep, seeking the precipices and purees of till* dreaiy hills, lliitl: united aesiln In Inke I Ultra whence they stnrt miow, gathering the rf Is und brunches iritll they become a river whose progrem continues atufftieiiilng In power and majesty until millions of money is required to coinlioe them to iheir hod und tuitions of men eonld neither slop nor diitit tSiem. Ainl yet that vast river Is made up of Irops of water. tv? It is too often, when tnen contemp'a'e tlio union of our states. Tlley see a country stretching Jrom the roelc-tioiind coast of Maine upon the North, to the golden fields of California and thu rugged hills of MeXleooii the Snulh?Upon whose shores the liolstenuis waves of lliu Atlantic are dashed to foam where ihe coming mn uakestho morning In tlio East nnd | the placid waters of the Pacific woo to sleep as the I -I.-.I... ..f ..v..nin? <?llhf>r In til., Tln.u ? country whose climate varies from the sub ti-n|><ciil region* of,the South to the colder dimes of tliu f?r north which einhrnces a greater variety of products than n-e possessed by tiny other nation's continuous toiritmy. They wen country great sml recpect | i-<l anion,; nntl-MiS, the mils of whose Commerce wiilten every ocean and bring golden treasure In return for our life giving train. They seen country In which the applications of sclenco to the wants and comforts of tnnn buvo distanced comparison. ]t wa* lure that tin- discovery of stemii wns first vigorously ntili/.-d. Ir. this Stale the railroad was used fur tinlongest distance then known, tind the 11 rat steamer speed its wheels in the blue waters of the Hudson. Hero the lightn.ngs of Henven were chained and bidden do man's service, bringit g into every day use the telegraph, the Ocean cable unit the telephone. 11.-re tlie Implements tor cultivating the soil havo t.een carried to greatest perfection. This country has givcn to tlie world corn and notion and provided the gin by which the latter product is easily prepared for use. And lael and greater!, it lms given to tho world the grandest government of which men have ever conceived. THE SOURCE AND FOUNTAIN OF A NATION'S l'OWEK. In contemplating this vast connlry we ?ro apt to consider a tnnn as Insignificant, and yet nil of this greatness has been wrought by men, and Individuals, in their aggregate capactclty, nre tho sonrco and fountain of Its pjwer. How much then, gentlemen, i? It Incumbent upon you and us to prepare for tho bumble part which we arc to t:ike In tho discharge of the. duties i.f this ill en I lied citizenship. With us "every man is the architect of his own fortune." There nro no tilled nobles here. There are here no onclusivo paths to greatness or to business which nre opened only to favotel classes. All are equal. In this republic "estevin and love were never to be sold" but won freely by inn it. and tite humblest, If found worthy, obtain preferment as surely as the mure favorlted of fortune. A tailor became presld- nt In Kilmoreand John, roll.n laborer In Lincoln,a tanner In Grant, n canal bout driver In UarUeld, nnd a clerk in Clevelutid. Here. "Ifonernnd Shntno from no cnndliion ras?, Act well your part, tliero all I lie honor Ilea. ? * ? ? Worth makes the man nml want of it tlio follow." THE llOt'E OF TIIK COUNTRY, Hut It must nnt ho supposed that those men who achieved greatness drsi-lte adverse fortune, succeeded without n staiigglo. Tiu'ir lives wore examples of: i fuithlul,diligent, patient work nnd energy. All of ! them obtained iidiicatloti, nnd hy their ?oif development, commanded tho success tlicy attained. The groat duty which rents upon the youth of our land is to utilize tho advantages of wealth, and mind, and h-'nltb which God hits given them to qnailly themsolves for the battle of life, anil the prnjier oxerclso] of the duties of citizenship. On your mental and j moral devil-pmeiit, young gentlemen, depends the I lutnroof our country's progress nnd perpetuity. The! church and tho college are the hope of nor rctmbllo. Ill-ir combined Influence Is necessary fcr tlio full dovolopemrnt of man. These are the force* which I h:ive irresistibly driven America forward ub no cuntry has ever progressed. A ohitrcli nnuwedby power ?'hat lf> free to pour tlio light of truth, as they b?M it, upon tlio world has brought blessings to America which n-i croe 1 nor. s.:ct established by government, | could give. It has engrafted upon our people tho love I nnd veneration lor liberty of conscience and of action without which our nodal and political fabric wou'd crumble n? an insubstantial structure grappled by the demon of a 6'.orm. WHAT COLLEGES HAVE DONE. College# have given training, culture nnd depth to the Amuileati inlnd. They are and have been, like Ersktno In Its noble work, bringing up the yontli of our country to the statue of fall grown toon, SclfUtilt Cinn Minibus O/mJuncta. They have laid broad and deep tho foundations ot knowledge nnd sent forth tii/* v<iii 11 it tiieu of An.inirit iirt-T>M-f>il fur trained thought, tho cgimla In practical scholarship of tho citizens of any country. Yonns ucntlcnien, I have sought to Impress upon yon the dignity of being citizens of tlio roreiiust republic or the world. Do n?t fail to realize tlio obligations which It c.irrles with it. Tou oro to become a part of the forco anil power of the republic. Napoleon ndihessiiig bis soldiers before Cairo exhorted them In deed* of valor by telling tlu'tu ' forty ccnturles are looking down upon you from yonder pyramids.'1 I'.lsno inanimate stone which beholds the men of Ame.iea?the young men of to-duy. Tlio liberty-loving pi op!u of every nation wateh tlic Institutions of America. EACH or US MUST ACT A PAHT. Yon mid each of yon. have a part In the Issikv. It Is; for you by example and by preccept Jo contribnto to-1 ( wards the emfort. the progress, tho pros|mrity and; the happiness of all our jieople. Wh ther It Is deSt.n! ed for you to trend the paths of greatness, or to nttest1 the Maker's noblest work, "mi honest man" In some private sphere, ' Still in thy rluht hind carry senile^ peace to silenco envious toncu?s. Jio Just and fear not.. Let nil the ends tb"U aimest at be thy Country's,: Thy God's and Truth's*' Cnltlvnto the moral along with the Intelb'Ctna! powers of your mind and strlvo to impress ii|?>n the com-! iiiunity in which rou llva the beauty of duty well ' purfi i med and yon will benefactors of your race. | liev- re and Sustain the Church? establish in every community tho common school and open | wide lis doors to teach tho young?and ; i lilt yet hither the Colloges of our I'nlnn, that they, may pour In lull measure their gob'.en beams of lit- ! teru'ure. science and the useful arts over our country, l'glitl:.g np Its dark places and stimulating to nobler ib-rds and higher attainments her scholar* that our enntry's gloiT may ulilric nndlnnned and that her rons may go Irom boiior to honor?from bleosing to J blessing and march in ono unending progression of j prop|?tTKV *vi* mu nxri* jiii inw nirnaurp ui imiu mm may no shadows fail to the East from those Instliutluiis for which we pray "vsto pcpcrluc." dii<l|(p Mr(<ownn In Cnllwl npon for iv Mpecch?Ili.H Urnccful Rmjioiiso. J At the close of Mr. M array'p-Rppech, Rev. IT. T. Slrmn, D. I)., led a general and deternilncil call for Jud^c Mc<Jowan, who ivai on the stand, among other distinguished guests. The Judge was evidently ambuscaded, and must, as lie said, have been quite surprised, as I this Is the tlrst instance that we remember to ! have noticed where any guest had been callcd upon to make tin impromptu speech at Commencement. The Judze'N modesty very nearly pot the bettor of him at first, but he aftcrward rallied, and spuke with line cflVct. ITo left his scat, and went to lh? front amid much! applause, speaking somewhat alter this muuucr: "I am taken entirely by enrprlse. and I nm completely overwhelmed by tliin unexpected honor. 1 have no prepared speech to give, but licln? upon aiy fret I wonlil nay. that thirty years ago, I had tlx: honor, from tiii* very platform to make an address before j the Literary Societies of Krsklne College, of which I was reminded by the last words of iny dlstincuished j friend, who has just addressed you. After the lapse of j thirty years?generally considered "an *(re"?and cer-| taln.y the most iventlul period In the history of this | j country, I am still, ns much ?s ever, Impressed with j the untiring. Indefatigable, heroin efforts of this people' and of these colleges In the cause of education. I can j only repent to-day the words, with which 1 closed uiy feeble effort oa that occ-aloii?'4-2sWo pcrpcluu WEDNESDAY NIGHT. Alnmnir Essny by Miss Anderson )>lHtrllmlioii of 3Icdnl.s?LiicIiy ItcciplcnfN?Nkclch or ErMkine C'olloRC?Lnst Xltiht's Victor*. Where so many exercises arc being performed, so divcrslMcd, and all so entertaining, me wonuer is kuii iresn, "\v nut is next7 ' The afternoon had come by thin time, and tin* crowd had scattered from around the College rind campus, but wore busy in other sccnccs nnd forms of enjoyment. (Some were within the homes of the citizens of the town nnd suburbs, enjoying the broad hospitality of tills open-door community. Olhers had gone to their own homes to await the next day, when the young Indies of the Female [ College would form tlio attraction on the rostrum. ! The day was very warm, and the gathering of quickly moving but not threatening clouds, I was hulled with delight. As the hour for re| assembling drew near, the clouds assumed 1 more threatening forms and densities, as they j rolled up from the south, chasing, passing and coalescing with each other, ltain soon began to fall as the people began to leave and places of rest; nnd so sudden was It that ntnuy were caught In the drenching shower, while many others were cut ofl by II, nnd did not get out. This was totlicm a source of great reurct as everybody wanted to lie out to hear the essay of Miss Anderson, und witness the distribution of medals, boon, however, the JJall wns fairly well tilled, and the exercises opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Orr. J>r. Uricr announced the successful competitors as made by the Faculty In the several departments. The following are the awards of distinctions announced: SEN 1011 CLASS. The best scholar in Ocrmnn?'T. O. Boyce. iionoramc mention -jt. 11. isnce, it. m. uricr. i Tho bent scholar in English Course?T. fi. I Boyeo. Honorable mention -B. M. Urlcr. it. II. Brlce. Tlie best scholar In French?R. M. (trior. Honorable mention?T. G. Boyco anil It. II. Price. The best scholar In Mental Science?T. O. lioyce. Honorable mention?It. II. Brlco nnd R M.fJrler. The best scholar In Astronomy?T. Ci. Boyco. i Honorable mention?11. M. Ctrler nnit It. II. Bricc. The best scholar In Chemistry nnd fJeolojry?T. G. Noyce. Hminrablo mention?It. II. Brico and s. P. McElroy. JCXIOlt CLASS. The best average scholar?It. G. People. Seond best average scholar?J. T. \V. Sloan. GOLD MEDATi. For highest grade In Mathematics, contest open to members ot Frcslunen, .Sophomore nmt .luulfir classes. Medal uwmded to It. U. i Peoples, (Junior.) At the conclusion of the announcement,! President Kennedy handed Miss Anderson to I the rostrum where I?r. Oiler, who was to read 1 her essay, received her. The essay was well read, and nothing less than Rood reading would have satisfied the audience of a production so worthy of I lie beautiful ami glued author. Ilersubjcct was, "Making Bricks Without Straw." whether It was really short I cannot say, as I did not tlmelt; this, however, I can say, I listened to every syllable, nnd enjoyed every sentiment, and would have listened to a hundred more like lliem, If the charming essayist bad been pleased to favor iih with them. Her thoughts found a response In the experience of ovry one that heard them; for. who of us all when in the conflicts of life, with small resources and much expeetcd, has not i felt that we were required "to make bricks ; seems peculiarly true In the lot of woman. The task master is neither I'haroah nor his otliccrs. but the Inexorable condition of life itself. Tho meal in the barrel and the oil in the cruse may be exhausted; but notwithstanding all that, the hungry must be fed? bricks must bo made though there be no straw to hold (tie mortar together. Miss Anderson's style was plain and forcible, ami highly appreciated by all who were ; fortunate enough to hear It. A sketch of the class of l*ts of Ersklne Col-! lege, written by Kev. Mr. A. IT. Le*te?*of the' Metliodisl chureli lor the Alumni Association,' was read In public by l)r. < Srler. Mr. Lester! was a member of the class of l"-is, nnrt! gave n most graphic description of some Indl-! vlduals of til* class as he also did of some In- j cidents that constituted a part of Its collegehistory. 'While It was regretted that the1 Alumni orator, Hon. M. M. Dutile, could not! bo present, the public felt a compensation In | the fact that this sketch was given tothc pnt>-j 11c, which might not have been done had Mr. I Dullle been present. ThcAlumni As?ociatton | is liaving similar sketches of the older elusscs prepared annually by somo one of tho sur-' vlvlng members, read In Its private meetings i and placed in the College Archives. We learn | that Hev. D. W. lteld read ati Interesting! skoteli of his class of 1*17, that, afternoon be-j for the Assoelalion In its private session. The only remaining matter on the pro-1 gramme was the presentation of four gold ' medals, and the award of success by the com- { mlttec to the best dcelaimor and essay rouder on the programme of Tuesday night. The committee was represented by Kev. Dr. Quij-'^ of (icorgia who chanced.to come in that afternoon. I cannot attempt to even suggest tho happy manner of Dr. liulgg in such a field. I question If he could give a synopsis of himself. The ndmlxture, and yet without confubJon, of drollery huiuor aud solid thought I hnvo never seen npproxlmnlpd, much equaled. When lie Is on the singe, thero is 1)Ut one tongue, hut n thousand ears. Ho 13 Inimitable and undesirable. Tlio balloting of tho com tilltteo resulted ns follows: The best Essayist?O. A. Teagne. The best Pcclalmer?J. P. Knox. Oolil Medal for Oratory?M. II, Urler. Professor P. I,. Kennedy, In a very ehasle and eli'gnnt short address, pre?enleil gold medals to U. G. Parkinson and 10. 1). Kennedy, lor superior scholarship in the Preparatory Pepariment. When the exercises clo^cd, tlio audience Issued to the campus to llnd the rain gone, the air cool and pleasant. Soon the town was silent In slumber, n thousand happy hearts d ream I ng of pleasures past and others yet to come. COMMENCEMENT. DUE WEST FEMALE COLLEGE. Thnnilny Morning, June 25, 1885. Tlio Duo West Keinnlo College buildings are lha pniperly of n Joint stock company, but the school Itself Ih under the pntronngo of tba people ol the Associate Reformed Church. It was founded In ISM hy tlie lamented I>r. Bonner who wus its President until his death in I SSI, than whom tho Synod never had a more useful member, nor the Church a more zealous worker. Tho Institution stands n grandermonument to the memory of Its honored founder, than any which has ever heen erected to the memory of tiny man In Abhovllle County 01 In the State of South Carolina. It Is not only a monument to the virtue-wind excellencies of a inost circumspect Christian man, but It will extend a blessing In Its coutlnued and unbounded usefulness, not only to tho llvlngof to-day, but to all the generations that are to follow us In the years that are yet to come. Taking tho Commencement exercises as an Index to the superior excellenco of the College, we presume the Institution has nc p.iiml iii nil t lie Southern country. Its sl.nnd aids of education nro the hlxhcst and most varied, and Include within I Us scope all useful and ornamental brunches of female education and accomplishment. Within lis walls t'int culture and refinement in Imparted which makes woman most attractive, and most Idolized by man. while therein she Is taught in child-like faith and artless simplicity, (o put Iter whole trust and confidence In that Saviour, tho purity of whose religion always sheds a halo of sweetness and beauty around the possessor. After the death of Dr. Honncr the management of the Institution, which has done and Is doing so much for the people of Abbeville County, fell into the hands of his life-Ions friend, Professor J. P. Kennedy, who has been most properly entrusted with the work which was so nobly begun by his departed friend. In this Important labor Mr, Kennedy is ably assisted by his talented and cultured wife, and they have brought to theii aid the services of a retined and accomplished corps of the best female teachers that could be found in any part of the country. Whatever may have been the ronsons In llic past for Fending our daughters to distant, schools, there certainly is no good cansc for doing so now. We cannot believe that the ad vantages of any other Col lege enn equal the benefits to to be derived Irom a tuition In this Institution, and all will admit that the cost of attending the I)ne West Female College Is less than at any other College. The yinin^ iihj umijiii. hi un iur.\|M im>v ly. but with taste a nil comfort, while Iheli culture and training in the graceful arts is ol tiio best. Tlio Art Exhibit. Tito Art Department Is one of tho chief attractions or the Female College, nnd the success of Miss Ij. J. Galloway In teaching its various brandies is the best evidence of her nullity as a teacher. Specimens of the handiwork of Miss Galloway's pupils were hung on the walls of the ro<truin, the general effect ol which wax most pleasing to the casual observer, while a close Inspection of the different pictures revealed the proficiency of the scholar. One notlceablc feature of the wall det-o ! rations was a beautiful shield, by the skillful ; bund of Miss Newman, and in memory ol Miss Anna Hood, of Chester, a pupil of the College who died durum the session. A furi ther testimonial of affection and tender reI gard for tho deceased was furnished in a fU: ting tribute to her memory by Miss Belle ! II. Neel. of Troy, a member of the graduating [Class. The essay was read while all the stu[dents of tho College were stundins. Miss I Keel's tribute to the memory of the dead wo> | us tender and touching as It was In good taste, J The display of Art this year was not belli ml that of former years. In this department the effort is made not to produce the greatest amount of work, but to endeavor to make 11 I compare favorably with even tho best an-J oldest scliools of art. We noticed that Iho walls of three sides ol the largo rostrum in Lindsay Ilall were lined with pictures, Interspersed with floral decoration*. The pictures themselves were done principally In crayon, both landscape, ami , fancy and real portraits of persons living and deceased, and In oil, embracing a large scope In landscape painting, animals and also In portraits. Most of ll.o animals were after Landscer, nnd were very fair specimens, Home of the I young Indie." giving very fiuepromlse of wlinl they inny be able to do fu the fulure. In landscape crayoning we noticed several 21 s :\2, representing some <>t the finest scenery [ among the Kocky Mountains nnd the world renowned views of Europe nnd oilier parts ol the old world. Then some of them were home like, peaceful scenes, representing 0111 domestic lire, nnd the style of living among II he simplest class of people in any couutty, Such work requires lust as much tact, tn?H and ability as ihc moxt classical work. The , finest work In crayon, however, was portrait* done from the photograph. This stylo ol i work U very popular, and a great deal of it h done In the city studios. In oil pain tin ir, two pieces, each JOi 52, particularly attracted our attention. One ol these, "The Matterhou" of the Alps, by Miv "Eugenia Douglass, of Fairfield, was good, The oilier, the "ilrldal Vail of Yosemlto Val ley" by Mis* Julia Kennedy, of Due West, was one of tlie Illicit on exhibition. We cannot refrain from sayli.g that we considered the collection of paintings and drawings very creditable Indeed, when we remember that Art, In too many of ourschools, Is yel In lis infancy. Among the Drawing Pupils who exhibited [creditable specimens of their work wcrf Mlasea Kate Caldwell. Ilesxle Mitchell, Ann;i Hood, Matnic McDutllc, SolllcPatrick. Enuuii 1'errin and Julia Phillips. The following named Painting Pupils had beautiful pdntlngs on exhibition: Mis?ef Kugen'a Douglass, Claudia Kills, Knuna firler, Cora lladdon, Julia Keunedy, Murlu Power Nannie Todd and Janle NVidcinaii. Commencement of Excrcl?c?. rrcBldcnt Kennedy,at half past nine o'clock said : "Tho rxorcls-s of the Commencement In tho Fe mnle Oolleire will imiv bo opened by prayer from tin Itcv. Mr. Mr. Mathews, after tho audience assumed standing position, said: "0 LomI our Heavenly Father, we thnnk Tlieo, foi tho privileges anil benefits which this Instltiitlor vouchsafes to us. We thnnk Thee fort Ids uudplcituii d?y, wb'ch prjinlscs so w?l! fur the college, In which our iluuchU rs are prcpnred nut only fur the stern ro alitles of life, but in which they become fitted to or nnim-nl 111.-* i?linpi-h th*. fln.&lilit nml tin. ani'lMl We prav Tlioe to m*ke tlita collepc a continued bless* lug to tliis fidr land; ami i!r:int, () Lord our God, thai ii? lutnipn influence may be felt until the end of lime; Grant, 0 I>rd. th*t nil our sins may he blotted out and wo will glre Thee nil tbo praise. Amen. Programme. Chant?0, All Ye Works of tbo Lord, BIcsj Yc the Lord. .Salutatory ?Miss Lllla B. Ketchcn, Wlnnsboro, S. C. Music?March from Tannhauscr? (3 Piano* nnd Organ)?Wagner. Misses LeG'al, Mltcliell, Luthan, Ketcheu, Motlatt, and Mrs. Bonner. Essay?The Voyage of Life.?Miss Jessie II, Bell, Charlotte, X. C. Musict ? The Mariners?Vocal?Trio?Randev'ger. Misses LcUttl, MeDavld and Mr. Wldemnn. Essay?"Youth Feeds on Illusion, Old Ace on Remembrance."?Miss Maggie C. Caldwell, Newberry. S. C. Musle?Delta Kappa EpsJIon March?(3 Pianos and Cornels)--A. II. 1'ease. Misses Ned, Power. Erwln, Moflatt and Kerr, and Messrs. Maglll and Pressly. Essay?The Mysteries of Naturo.?Miss Bessie Z. Cox. Due West, a. C. Musle?The Return?Vocal?Solo?Millard. (Violin and Piano accompaniment) ? Miss Jennie Edwards. Essay?Silent Influence. ? Miss Sallle L. Domlnii-k, Prosperity, S. C. Music?II Trovatore?Duo?(2 Pianos)?Albcrtl. Misses Mitchell and Ketchen. Essay? Mother?Miss Eugenia Douglass, Albion, S. C. Music ?Ave Ranctlssnma?Vocal?Trio?F. W. Rosier. Misses Urier. McDuvld and Newman. Essay ?Home. ?Miss S. Addle Caldwell, New berry, S. C. Music?Pearl of theSea--{3 Pianos and Cornet)?Karl Morz. Misses Anderson, Tcnguo, Pearson, Zealy and Ardrey. and Mr. Maglll. Essay?lleaven. ? Miss Mell Lathan, Duo West, S. C. Music?Toy Symphony ? Ilaydn. Chorus with Piano accompaniment and Toy Instruments. viz: Rattle, Cricket, Quail, Cuelcoo, Nightingale, Owl, and two Trumpets. Essay?The Progress of Thought.?Miss Lillian Hearst, Uradley, S.C. Music?Cuinbeilaud March?(3 Pianos and Cornels)?lilandtier. Misses Jloke, Brewton. Roland. Hoko, Newman and Messrs. Maglll and I'ressly. Essay?L'Espcranco.?Miss Eunice Mltlioll, IUackstock, s. l'. \lnO/-_ Hill nf l.'uro ? Vocal? OlinrlottO? Karl Morss. Mlsst-s (irlcr, KilwarUs. ii'oke, Ketchen uud Mr. Wldemau. AFTKllSOOJf. Cliorns?The Alpine Maid?Leo. Essay ? Poetry. ? Miss Anna II. MofTatt, Hives. Tenn. The Fun llrljradf. Music?Polka dc Concert?(1 Pianos)?W. V. Wallace. Misses Moftatt, Lathau and Edwards. Essny?In Memorlam?"We All Do Fade ns a Leaf."?Miss Helle H. Neel, Troy, S. 0. Music?A Xight In Venice?Voenl?I)iielt? Ardlti. Miss Jennie Grler and Mr. Widcuian. Essay?Every Man the Architect of 11 is Own Fortune.?Miss Julia F. Strother, Chappells. s. c. Music?Midsummer Night's Dream?Mendelssohn, (Duo?2 Pianos)?Misses Legal and Mn David. Essay?Sphere of Imagination.?Miss Lola A. Tengue, Newberry, s. u, Music?I Live and Love'l'lice?Vocal?Dnett ?Caiiipanii. Misses Edwards and Miller. Distribution of Prizes. Music?Chant du Hlvouac?(2 Pianos and Cornets)?He rg. Misses Douglass, Ellis, Caldwell, Hriee and Messrs. Magill and Pre?sly. Valedictory.?Miss M. Lois Martin, Covington. On. Muslo?Sweet {Spring Has Come?Mayer. Misses Edwards, Power, Erwin, Ellis. Moilatt and Bell. Degrees Conferred. Music ?solo and Chorus ?How Cheerily Goes the Day?L. O. Emerson. The IvNHnjs mill the Jliislr, It Is Impossible In a communication, limited as tills must be, to mention the many attractions and excellencies of what was done. nil11 ami mihk *'? * ??!? immiiivi, Misses Legal, McDavul and Newman presided nvor the pianos with rnre elegunce and ease, and, with their well Instructed" and skillful pupils ninde II simply a hall of e?vchnntment. Solos, duett*, double duetts, song and eliorus, three pianos, organ and two coriiets all carrying their parts utonce ! Who can describe such music as that ? It seems to be wasting resources to give It gratuitously, but then when you alternate this with the well written and well read essays of the graduating class, on the varied subjects seen on the programme, can any one presume that ho could give an idea of it by words to those who did not see ami hear It ? THn iihfiVf> nrnprnmiiip qtt amnio i*nit varied selection of mnsle, chants, choruses, solos, besides instrumental pieces by the bust cotnpo?ers. T)no West Female Collude has always and wbely paid much attention to the study of the divine an, and liie innsle discoursed at. ail Its Commencement* haw been of a high and elevating character, but tbe ttniversal opinion, so far as we have beard It expressed by those who attended tin* t'oinmt-iicenient last Thursday, Is, that the musical programme of that day excelled tho programmes of all previous years, both In seleution and execution. It was not only a muslenl treat that was furnished the Immense crowd which thronged Lindsay llali, but it was an education In musical mute which wo feel sure will have a good elleut in many liutncs throuchoat this ami neighboring conn-' tics. WodouotwlaU to l>e luvidious else we might refer to the Individual performers find with Justice. Suffice It to sny that the vocal soloists and part singers pang most sweetly mid e/lcctlvely, and the pianists discoursed music worthy of professionals. Wo cannot help especially complimenting the performance of Mendelssohn's "Midsummer Night's Dream," l>y Miss IjcGnl and Miss McI)avld.on two pianos. This beautiful and difficult composition whs plnyed to perfection?the two ladies performing a* If they were moved by a (single thought, and their four hands striking as one. The College Is congratulated on having two such Instructors In music, who tarn teach hy example as well as by precept. It Is not often that one henrs sweeter sinking than that of Miss LcGul, Miss McDavld. Miss Xewmiiti. Miss (trier, Miss Kdwards and Miss Miller. The various choruses were admirably i n.mlnreil bv the vnnni' Indies of the scliool. i aiuI while ilnydn's "Toy Symphony" was!1 strikingly tinli)ite nnd rendered with, spirit; 1 we think that, on the whole, Ihc closing solo| nml chora*, "How Cheerily fines the l>ay,"| gave the largest nmount of pleasure. Mlssi Lcftal'c delightful rendering of the solo In thin piece, "T^uit Rose of Summer" will not soon ue forgotten. After necesi. After n recess of two hours, during which the cro>vd hud dispersed to their places of eating, and had visited the stands to quench their thirst, there was a general rush lor the i hall. I" a very short time every available I scat nnd every inch of standing room was j tilled to overflowing. The essay read In g was finally Interrupted hy the distribution of prizes, during which Prof. Kennedy made some very happy remarks. It Is not to be wondered at that a young lady was cheered when sho made her appearance for her third I or fourth prize. During tho reading of the Valedictory the young ladies, and especially the Seniors, were visibly all'ected. The Award of Medals nnd Friar*. One of the most Interesting and Impressive features of the commencement exercises in j the Female Cnilcso was tho award of medals I and prizes to the different young ladles of the Institution. Tho winning of so many medals gives ttie ImjsI evidence of the good behavior and the siudlousno.-s of tho scholars, and reflects tho highest honor upon the management of tho College. I'KIZKH FOIt PUNCTUALITY IX KVERY DUTY WKiiK AWAiinr.n to Miss Maggie Caldwell. Miss May Teague. Ml?s Lena Campbell. Miss Made llricc. Ml-s Lena Rowland. Miss S'lllle Patrick. MUU \f'i tr> \r-,<1.1.HI Miss Emma i'urrln. Ml?s l,lly Kotclici. Miss A mm Molfatt. Ml^s Hello Noel. rnrzf.s for perfect deportment in connection with punctuality to Miss Macule n.-il J well. Miss Kir. ma Pi-rrln. Miss May Teaguo. ' medals fok excellence in music. (Instrumental Music.) Miss Eunice Mitchell. MNs Mu'l Lalhim. Miss M:? iic Moirmt. M'.sh Mury Krwln. | JLlss Lily Ardrey. (Vocal Music.) Miss Fnnnlo Hoke. \ Miss Susie Ketehen. r MEDALS in languages to Miss I.ll.v Kclclion, In Tjitln. Miss I);?lsy Htussy, In French. medal in painting to Miss Julia Kennedy. medal in drawing to Miss Emma Perrln. [ prize in mathematics to Miss Emma Perrln. PRIZE IN GEOMETRY TO | Miss Emma Perriu. prize in algehiia to Miss Lily Ardrey. prizes in mental arithmetic to Miss Mamlo McDufllo. Miss Zulu Hrook. I I ritIZE IN LITERATURE TO Miss Mamie Madden. FOR THE GREATEST NUMBER OF HEAD M.VKKd. When President. Kennedy had delivered r the medals iind prizes as aliovo Indhaled lie [ said : '"Miss .Iontile Grlor otto rod a medal In , her classes to tlie young lady who received . the greatest number of head mark*. That i medal Is now awarded to Miss I,Ilia KetchI en. Honorable mention Is made of Ml we* j r.ols Martin, Mary Jaue Krwlu and Anna Johnson." r President Kcnnodj'* Baccalaureate Aildrcix. i rrof. Kennedy delivered his bivccnlanreate ; In h most forcible manner. It was full of lad vice, admonition ami Instruction. A great l funny persons were denied the privilege of r hearing It, ns many weregoln;out logo hotne . In order to escape a threatening shower. The distribution of diplomas was the close of the commencement exercises, but owing to | \ the rain the crowd did not dispcrso for some ! time after. linppa Alplin Itauqnct. r One of the pleasantest incidents of comi mvnccmcnt week was the banouet given by the Mu Chanter of the Kappa Al|>ha Society on Wednesday even iii?. The committee of r arrangements consisted of Messrs. L. I*. Aber> croinhlc. J 1'. Kennedy, Jr., and It. H. 15rice. Handsomely printed Invitations had been sent to a favored few, and at the appointed i hour the members of the .Society and their guests repaired to the residence of Mrs. II. M.' Johnson where the banquet was spread. An Hour was spent in delightful social Inter course, during which everybody was made to I leol thoroughly at home, the voting gentlemen I taking prvrtJculur cure to promote the liappl- j uess of their guests. Several elderly Indies ! : were present to chaperonc the party, and the i young people had a happy time that will long l be remembered. At. ten o'clock supper was nnnonnccd nnd I the iray throng gathered around the festive i hoard to partake of the hospitality of the gal, lant Knights of the fiolden Cross. The table , was laid in a brilliantly lighted parlor and was laden with choice viands In rich and rarej variety. The menu cannot, of course. be par-j llcnhtrl/.cd, and brevity permits but a bare ; mention or the lovely decoratloh* of flowers' and evergreens that graced the tahle and the: hall and were slinply perfect in their beauty ' and appropriateness. Over the center of the : table was suspended a silk banner bearing the "strange device"' of the Kappa Alpha wrought I In characters of gold. Mirth and sparkling wll and brilliant repartee went round the board, and all seemed prompted by one common purpose to get as 1 much enjoyment out of the occasion as possl' ble. The scene was an Inspiring ono, ami, Its 1 Image Impressed on every youthful heart, must make one of the brightest pictures In " memory's panorama, which each of that Joy ous pnrty will delight to recur to often in af' ter years and linger over with tender rccollec' tlons. liut with all the lirht hearted innoccnt en joyinentof the hour, the batiquettcrs wcronot unmindful ni the sedate and proper hab'ts that the good people of Due West pride tuetnselvesupon and love so well In others. And so. at eleven o'clock the view began to dissolve like a dreain of fairy land and each lovely princess went tripping off the scene attended by her gallant and devoted knight, > and soon the silenccaud the darkness came . softly in together nnd reigned over nil su prernc where lntcly mirth and gladness had field their sweet domain. Street Riding, Reception, Ac. The heavy rain of the afternoon nnd the night before, left the streets too muddy for i comfortable riding, nfter tho other duties of the day were tlnished. Iieuce this pleasant ' out-door recreation which has become such a . notlcable feature of the last afternoon could not be enjoyed by the young peoplo. That was felt to ben misfortune; for It is not only a graceful display of gallantry, nice, fresh vc, hieles of different styles and patterns, drawn by sleek and spirited horses, going ami coining, passing ami repassing, with merry laughter and gleeful faces, but it is healthful and in vlgornting to persons that have been on tension or in a crowded house all day. An elegant and hearty reception was given by the ! acuity and pupils of the Female College from 7 o'clock until 11 o'clock Thursday night. Tills Is always an attractive feature and appropriate finale to these Commencements. The elements had combined their best Influences lor the beneilt of the occasion. The rain mat tell tit ^ o cioch mm icu me iiwiiuhpliere peculiarly cool mid pure. Tho clouds find till disappeared and the moon was decked In her lovllest light. Mtiuy promises and engagements for the meeting of friends had been made. All the public rooms, chapel and halls were open, and everything done by President Kennedy, Ins Faculty and pupils for the entertainment of their guests that could could be done. The guests, on their part, seemed to appreciate the hospitality, and contributed to the pleasure of the evening by the best order, and the most sprightly good humor. It was as brilliant a success as J Hie West ever allordcd. The College halls and' rooms were well illuminated, and the campus, j under the iiudlmmed light of the full moon, I was almost as bright ns day. As an Indication of the popularity of these receptions, it may lie mentioned that many young people of both sexes remain over for them, and then, though the receptions close at 11 o'clock, ride to their homes, a distance In some cases of twenty miles. The Alumni Assoolnlion of F.rsklne College elceted llev. It. (i. .Miller of Fairfield,S. C., as the next Alumni orator, with Mr. \V. O. ilradley, of Abbeville, S. as alternate. The A me I inn Literary Society of tho Female College elected Miss Mattlc Phillips, of Louisville, (in., the next essayist, with Miss , Johnnie Abney, of Edge/ield, S. C., as alternate. THE PRELIMINARY WORK. The Colleges?Their IIi;;li Sfnndnrils ?Thc Ewclloiit't! of Ncliolnr*hi|> Which thc Student* Iliivc Attained ?Thc Iiilprary Sot'lctira?Dcbatra' Honor, etc. (Associate Reformed Presbyterian.) Tho annual public exam I nations In Krsklne College iinil In tlie Due West Kenrile College 1 began on the l.'ith Inst, and com limed without | intermission or Interruption for five days. In these examinations, not only professors and i students fee I a deep Interest, but tfcey attract I persons from distant States. It Is due to both I professors and students in both colleges to Jsaytliat I lie last examination was entirely satisfactory to the board ol examiners. Kaeii j student was given a fair opportunity to show ! Ills or her attainments or display his or her : Ignorance. So far as the writer of this ar-j ; tide observed not a single student in either < at thc colleges made a failure. Some manifested more timidity than others,consequently the answers of some were prompter and more fluent than those of others, but all were I treated alike. None were dealt harshly with, neither were there any favors shown. ! It Is manifest that the standard of scholarship In both of the Colleges has been greatly] i raised. This Is proper and right. The lowest .class In college should be higher than the highest class in the Preparatory Academy, j Young men, and young ludles, should be, taught In College what they cannot be taught In the primary schools. There may be complaints that the standard is too high. This is; ?w,l..il,l.> ti. I,iitlc<?e thc I : h!i>dies should be ho arranged as to etS'ei-fc tin* L two-fold purpose of acquiring knowledge a ml securing mental discipline. In tin; primary v school* pupils should he taught lucls niaiulv;; In Col lege the w/n/ and the wtu-re/ure should, ? he, us far as possible, attended to. No greater | ( client eilll he well In uigi ncd than the system i ] which, of lute years, lias been common in, soineofour colleges, of permitting students;, to make tho course by assistance of keys and j translations. Krom the recent examinations . Ill Krslclue College and in the I>uo West Female College It was manifest that keys mid : 6 translations had been. If used at all, regarded | us things of but minor importance. The drill j of the professors was beyond the region of keys and translations. The patrons of these1. Institutions may rest assured that their sons]1 anil daugnters can not graduate at theso col- 1 leges unless they have attained the high stuudards of scliulursLiljp wLilcli tho require-1 c TionfB of the institutions demand. Pupil* who do not study cannot graduate. They way remain as Irregulars but not lis pupil* nrc-.'iilar standing In oil the studies. The I diurch and the conlitry owe the professors hi Lhese College* a debt o( gratitude which cannot be pal<l. Thu toll and lsibor and sacrifice jf these profchaur.s Is marvellous. onk ok tiik kxamikeus. ? _ MONDAY NIGSt. J ? t t Tlte Euphemlnu Celebration. I It Is matlerof regret to visitors and the residents of the plucc that they cannot attend the J exercises In both of the (Societies during the ? Commencement.but the seating capacity of ? c'ther Hall will not nccomnuKlntc a very { largccrowu, so it Is thought best to have them on thcmmc night nnd let the crowd be divided. The Euphcmlan Ilall wan comfortably filled last evening with a refined and cultivated audience. and those present must have been pleased with the Interesting cxerclsua of the occasion. On going to the Hall one wax struck with the beautiful ana changed Interior. Wood ha* taken tlio place of plastering overhead and has boon painted In walnut and oak; wainscoting of similar material ami colors extend around the Hall. The walls have been tastefully hung with handsome papering and the whole lit ap by an excellent chandelier makes one of the prettiest literary halls In the State. TIip young men have displayed admlrnhlo tarte In Ihe Improvement!! they have made. Mr. W. C. Bell, of the Junior class, presided, nnd nftera few words of salutation announced the subject for debato to be: "Should the present jury system be abolished P Mr. S. P. McElrny advocated the ufllrinntivo side, and his debate showed that It was the result of close observation nnd mature thought. It was lucid, logical nnd very practical. Jlr. M. H. (tiler championed the cause of the present system, and In a well prepared and tlncly delivered debate endeavored to prove that it was the best obtainable, but failed to do so to the satisfaction of (he committcc. In Inn- t irunce uncommonly choice and strong, Mr. s T. \V. Sloan, the Junior orator, pointed ont i that thoso heroes nre best whose lntluonce I lias been exerted for the uplifting of man- i kind. In bchulf of the Society ho delivered i diplomas to the live members of the gradu- ' ntlng class. Mr. L. L. Abercromble, the Sen- t lor orntor, thanked the Society for the honors i conferred,and painted In Blowing colors the I possibilities of college gratlnotes. But the Interest of the evening wis centered around the medal orator, W. C. McGowan, Esq.. of Abbeville. Ilavlns: a handsome luce, a manly form, and an attractive manner. ho commands the attention of overy one the moment he rises. Although thU whs his first effort ot the kind, ho did' himself credit and pleased his audience. IIo choso as his subject ".Suoccss," and In an eloquent, entertaining and Instructive address showed that It was the result of work, hard work; and that Renins Is nothing but the result of patient, persevering and determined effort. In an appropriate manner he delivered ihe medals to tho followingyour.tr men: Best essayist In JnnlorOlass, K. G. Peoples; honorable mention, T. W. Sloan; best debater In Sophomore Clan, I). O. Phillips; honorable mention, J R. Edwards and J, II. Miller; best declnlmer In Freshman Class. J. M. Garrison: honorable mention, G. E. McOelvey; general excellencc In Preparatory Department, G. O Parkinson; honorable mention, O. A. Gleghorn. Nothing occurred to mar the pleasure of the occasion, and thus was closed ono of the best of the Euphemlan celebrations. To show something of the scope of country from which Ersklne draws her students. It might be mentioned that seven State were represented on the Invitations sent out by tills Society. y. Fhilomntlicnn Society. The debate by two members of the Senior class was In order of the programme. The Hiiiijcri mtn as ioiiows: --wn* iiHinirtn mu?in?>ss firtuned or real?" The afllrmatlve was represented by T. O. B:vvc\ of MurtlIs, N. C., tlio negative by R. H. jjrlce, of Duo Went,H. C. After very lengthy and also very good debates the President decided In favor of tlio negative. Mr. C. A. Teagtio next represented the Jnnlnr?i!ii"8 and delivered diploma* to Messrs. T. O. Boyceand R. If. Brlro. Mr. Boyee on the part of the Senior class replied to Mr. Teague. The Delivery of Xcdal*. Rev. W. W. Orr was "medal orator." He delivered medals toIbe following students: Best reader. Senior Preparatory Department, W. 0. GriK'e; lionorabie mention, H. H. ncndrreuD; best speaker. Freshman class, J. O. White; honorable mention. A.T.Hamilton; best essayist. Sophomore elans, J. P. Knox; honorable mention, J. B. Cochrane, R. A. Lpc. The exercises were somewhat long but the Interest manifested throughout the entire proceedings showed that the audience was an appreciatl ve one and that they had.somothlng worth appreciating. We are sorry that onr space will not permit us to remark on the young ladies of the Female College who wcro piescnt. As lo their beuuty. those wh?T have seen them can testify, it Is so evident; and to those who have not seen ihein, any remarks I might make would fall to convoy any adequate conception of R whatever. DR. GRIER AT WOPFORD COLLEGE. What the "Spartnn" ha* to ?ny of His Address oil "Higher Living." (Carolina Spartan, June 21 183o.) Tuesday at 11 a. m. Dr. W. M. Grler of Ersklne College, In Abbeville county, delivered the address before the iltera:y s -elctl s. He was not a stranger here, having lectured btfore the Normal Institute at lis tint session here In 1S81. A 1 irge audience greeted him. His subject was Higher Living," which was In striking contrast to "Living High." This latter with all Its evils, was the "gospel of dirt," and It would debase and dwarf any onv who might tall In with the practices of living; high. One peculiar characteristic of this higher living was lowliness, paradoxical as It cnoni or>f1 ili)? wna uni. Ilvifi>r low. vprv I fur from It In fuel, but it was ttint humility which exalted ouo to the highest position, l'rldo of learning was opposed to this higher living. The soft hands, sort clothes, nnd soft heads of the college bred yonth received a passing thrust from the speaker, who knows something of boys. In the great contllct l>etween labor and capital there wa? no hope of nu adjustment from a low plnne. Money nnd increased wages and shortened hours of labor will not hush the cry of those who toll and complain. The prayer of sympnlhy nnd n practice of the royal law, ' Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself," Is what was needed. He will love best the one farthest away, who loves him that Is nearest. A young man should not bu too uuxlor.s as to perfemance; better tnke time to settle the grand principle on which all right living Is based. To work Icr Immediate results Is to accoinplUh nothing. It Is better to live In the small arc of a large circle than to sweep around the whole clrenmference of a small one. Men should be more concerned about character than reputation. A good man with fixed principles and a high aim, will be great In the obscurest hamlet of the country: Another element o( this higher living was routine work, it is the lashiun to complain about the humdrum, treadmill work of dally life, but without the recurrence of the seasons In order and tlie alternate coining of day and night, and rain and sunshine, and cold and heat, there would be no vegetable life. If the heavenly bodies did not move In a very humdrum way there would be chaos and the wreck of worlds above. A desire for change | of piti 11 or purpose brings <Jisji>|K>numein and failure. Routine in not rent, l)ut implies the very principles of all growth and development, \V Itliout it we may have the meteor's flash, but not the steady and constant movements of the plancia around their centre. His remarks on this subject made ono feci that the most common drudgery of life could be dignified and turned Into a grand labor, if one would only carry a proper spirit Into IU performance. The last and highest condition of tills higher living was Faith, not an defined by theology or philosophy, but that faith which takes In all humanity and sees grand possibilities In the duties or the present liour. We do not pretend that, this will give yon i an Idea of this excellent address hut It ls> rather written for ttiose who heard it. Running over this meager outline they will be] able to call up other and better things not hore recorded. Look at our "town talk" corset only 3-3 cents. It. Ai. Haddou & Co. "Best out" corsct, for50 ccnts, is a beauty try one. it. M. Iladdon & Co. A lurge assortment of Hamburg edgings at Cunningham & Tcuipleton's. Receiving this week, the latest shapes in ladles and misses hats, over 100 pieces ribbon, alt new shades, large lot Spanish, Kgyytlan, Kscurial and other lactr*. Many oilier new , and beautllul millinery goods. Just arrived, and inoic coming every day. R. M. Haddou i A Co. i Largo lot Misses, chlldrcns and infants i wedge heel shoes, best for wear and comfort, i Just opened at R. M. Iladdon & Co. All over Oriental lace, for yoke and sleeves, ( SI per yard and up. R. >1. Iladdon & Co. I Parker & III1I are selling 11 yards of -I--I! fruit ol' thu loom bleaching for one dollar. ' Farmers use Johnson's cotton slders to run around your cotton with. Sold only by W. , Joel Smith & Son. Plenty of cow peas to bo found at W. Joel J Smith & Son. I I<awus! lawns! the Summer lawns nre I prettier than usual this season, a large stock lit Smith a Son. t Drei-s ginghams, alt shades at Cunningham I! A Templeton's. 1 Hosiery, glove*, corsets, buttons, dress shirt", uuden>hfrts, at Cunningham A Ternpleton's. Brown goods, *<, % and 4-4 at low prices at Cuiiningliam & leinpleton's. Our black kid gloves for one dollar cannot be beat, every pair guaranteed. Bell & Gal- ^ pliin. 1 Stylish millinery at Ikll A Gnlphln. A dress for all. Our line of ">, G'i, 7 and 10 [ cents colored lawns cannot be (surpassed. 13cll A Galpbln. ^ Golden machine oil, the best for enclnesand all machinery, for sale by speed A No n tier. g Handkerchief from 5 cont.s up, some nice for 10 cents at Bell & Galpliin's. 1 Never so cheap lieforo No. 3 maekeral in x4 s barrels for one dollar and titty cents each at 1'arker A Hill's. y a) yards of good callca for one dollar at Parker A Hill's. 1 KmbroUlerlcs. The preltlost nnd cbeapesi liiii'uf lawn nntl hainburg cdglugs tube round \ it It. M. lladdor A Co's. A lull line of patent medicines aud fancy irtlcles at Speed it NeuflTer's. We have a nice line of Jersey Jackets which ivc are selling cheap. Hell & Ualphin. E f< Sunday hours at Speed & Neutier's Drug ii store: from !) to 11 A. Jl.t 5 to S I\ M. v A complete stock of paint":, oils, varnishes, ' . olors, etc., etc., at Speed A Neu tier's. g 1'. ltoscnberg & Co., can otlcr lawns at 4}4 " . cuts per yard. * A full line of ready mixed paints from v >ound to gallon sizes, always on hand at <1 >peed it Neutl'er's. tl The best thing out, is our novelty comblnalou corset beautifully made, perfect tit ting ci ind guaranteed to give satisfaction. Hell A ialpbln. Embroidered dress Robes something per- T 'cctly beautllul at Hell A Ualphlu's. (<loves! gloves' gloves! something to suit very one, Lisle silk aud kid at Hell lit tJul>hin's. T You ought to see our lino of plaid worsteds 'or over suits and trimmings, they are new, itylish and cheap. It. M. Haddon it Co. A Miss Annie Howell, of New York, will assist Mrs. lladdou in the millinery departnent. (Jloves, lisle, silk and kid In all the new liadcs at reasonable prices. It. M. Haddon it"o. lto?enberg & Co.. are otlcring clothing at .. [really reduced prices. (. tllce formerly occupied by Judgo Thompons tl >ee. sr., i>M. a Mourning goods a specialty. Tamlso clotli, p Ieniietta eTotli, ipiM'lk* cloth, black cash- t! ncrcs, Ac. It. M. llaildon A Co. ci l'arasols, we can show you something handwmc in tiiis Hue. llell it tialphin. '* yards tijrured lawns at J,4 cents. A. J '/'j .k(;senhi'i'jr. Greenwood, s. C. j i, Spool Silk Yellinc?. Something to please j<1 lie ladles, new and handsome. Full line uf'e< ulors. H. M. Haddon & Co. it 50 pieces fruit ot the li?oni bleaching atSj!' eut.s A. ltuaeuberg, Urccmvood, S. C. 1 THB KBOKO CIVILIZATION. HI * K| !xtrnet from mi Add reft* Dellrer^H by W. C. Benet, Esq., at .VewbtrH College ('omnicnceincnt, Jane l-Vpir* and Courier. \ The event ami literary treat of the coj^B nencolnenttook place lust utglit In Ir"e.-8 of Mr. W. C. Benet. of Abbeville. be^^H he literary societies. tie wim jrrncefiilly roduced by Col. Geo. Johnstone, who its college "clntm" nt Edlnburg. HlftsahJt^MH The race we belong to? Itn historical tx^H| ton ntid mlmliiii." wo* thoroughly, leumc^^n llncu?wed. He traced tlie liUtory of the :lo-Saxon race from lUenrly Infancy, ttiros^^H Is youth and curly manhood iip"lo ttaprex^^H i!(fh Mate of civilization. He spoke liopef^^H y of the future, expressing the opinion tl^HB be civilization, culture and reflnementof wcntlclh ceutury would be m far In ndvu^^H >f the uroHent us the present I* of the ccnU^H| Drccrdlng it. The nadmu was mmked lie Improw of n muster hand, and a ?toH^H louscof knowledge which seemed to beaHM hused with his subject. In speaking or race* and the Issne he ed to the negro nnd the problem which >ruscnee among ii.m cauhcs inny (o bo dlxct^^B ng. Inasmuch a* this Is the ca<e I (Ire n subMtance what he said on this pbaw^^H .he subject. He said: There is s raw living In lbs mld?t of as wbM^^H mve nlrea.1 j sal J was not ant could nut be IhcIm^HJ inipcrly in tbr snl Ject of this address. The dt^^H ace am claim no kindred with the race ws bcloaf^HH In yoor splendid Inheritance of tradnlor, anguace, literature. glory and renown the n fro 10 khare: nor will he lo the future history of oar rH| is it works out it* destiny In tbk Western bea^^H Here, have part or lot In the triumphs that fall sni^^H iwait na. Tho seven millions of the African |H| low living in these Southern Slates msr by Mt^B ncmuc prow to be a people of seventy millions. hey will be nrgroes still, m distinct from the wflH aco as they are to duv. Ami It is well that It ?li<^^H w s?; it Is best for them and best f.ir us. Th? w, who made the black man and the whits man, lallow Mongol and the red Indlsn, esubllsbed th^HH ace lines for wise and bencBeent purposes. And^^H s a bold man who will say that the proaivas and <H^N ration of one rare or of nil rares aro to be broa^^H ibout by race fusion and obliteration of the fi^^H vhlch now divide them. Both a doctrine is 10 the lessons taught by the history of ra?<s. id^B :lon, morality and pride of raee all cry vat sp^H HH And yet nnr magazines and newspaper* teem inicie* >1111 iwi im iuo coior question," wr^^^M seem to eontcmpiato the ultlmrae absorption uf Inferior Into the superior race, MUled by ? tehou^^H ribllantbroptiiM, falsely to at) led. men like ISawllnftn, Mr. Cable and Bishop Dudley see only 'uture for Utc n?gn>8 of the Southern > tales, nara^^H their gradual elevation to the white o.an'a staiul^^H their gradual aoalniiUtloo to the white rue* by In^^H m:irrl iges and the gradual bat final dtsap(>earanei^^H tKjth the white and the negro In the proem of svolntlon, wlien-frmn ihall be evolved a hybrid brHB uf a higher type tlmn either. To express such Is but to trims with i he logic of eventa and to irtHH history at defiance; and more. It U to nlaee obeta^^H In the path of the trgrnt progress and render fn^^H ill his effort* at Improvement, by holding not to hopes whioh am aure to be blasted, and by Invll^HB lilm to trrail the road that, without doubt, would lilua to destruction. HH The Xrgro Problem M| is not an ea*y one. When Abraham Lincoln, with stroke of bis j?. !?, act free the alaTea ol the South. when subsequent legislation enfranchised them It natural that at first and for a lime tbefrn-draru be reuarded and treated as the "wards of the natli^^D the chldren of the Government. Hot the child now outgrown his lending strings, the ward bss^^H talncd his majority, and It U time for the white i^H to let the ne*ro alone ; to treat him do longer a^^H wvd or child, but a< a man atid a citizen, albeit be negro. It ia high time that the negro should ntw^^H stand that be is to work out bla own aalvalfou AH fear and trembling; that bis inture U his uwa^^H mnte or to mor; that bla destiny in these gotith^^H 8(ates la to be fathomed and controlled by biraa^^H alone; that whatever probieina difficult of aolu^^H have been devolved on hlin by eai..neipa<lon and franchlsement. they arc to be solved not by the man. bat by the black man. lie must lean tht^H though the Southern whites aod ihr Southern nry^^H Inhabit the inmo country and may dwell therein gether for ct-nmrles yet to come, yet ibeir desti^M| ore different, their caieers dlalinet. Tbe I we nfl^H will more along parallel lines or pnqrress, b<^H| meeting, never crossing, bat moving oa in bam^^D The snine law* wtll protect each In tbe enJoymra^^H life and liberty, and In the pursuit of bajiplneaa, HH lliey wilt live under well defined, dUtlnct and dtlS^H ent social orjcanixitiona. Only thus may the b?pe to rlae In (be scale* cf cfvilhutlon?not by I^^H tntlon of the white man?and thus far bl* cvlltut^^H see ins t<> consist solely In ib*t?trat In evolving himself and by himself a civilization suited to race (leculiaiiues ami characteristic*, True, be lun^^H Eu>t to be proud ot, no literature he ean call bis ofl^H itt he has that In some small measure which, if^^H ohireed sod Increased, will ojien for blm the that bar the path to progrvsft. lie has pride of r^^H not very strongty developed, tat even in Its emb^^D stage It U the protnlfe of African civilization. ^H| shows Itself hi tbe m-gio's desire to have bit churches, bis own schools, with negro preachers teacheis. Tit s Is right; Ibe negro resents, and ou^^H to rwnt, the patrenlr ng Influence of the white iSI in chiucb and ichool. well neat lib fireside. AI^H with thin growing pride of race 1 look for the poflB among the negroes of ptide of borne, pride of lure, pride of dress, pride of fortune and pride of |^B d-pendeuc*. If they nre to be anything, and hU^HH than mere servile imitators or the white man, t^HI will reach It only by the slow protest of cvoiril^^B negro civilization. There nixut bo T*s ClTllixaflon&^H In the very nature at things tbe feme cIvlllzat^^H cannot suit races so utt* rly dicllnct ss tbe Anglo-i*^^H on ami tbe African. Tbe negro Is not m uod< velwiilte man, bat diverse; and we cannot make hin^HH the wnlte man. What is gained by transforniiaj^BS first-rate negro Into a tenth-rate white man? Ua other h ind, there Is something lost by traasfuno^^H the n h te man luto a negro. These Is race in inlot^HI well ns In body. The mind ol a negro ean never^^H Id' nilcnl with'tin* inlml ?l tbe wblte man. A lo Id b-nly moil Iw a mulatto in mind. WMe 1a grii aa I *in a white innn. were I a son of Ham aa I a aun'nf >lnpbet, I should be jioiud of my dark ebon skin, and should sock to encocr-ge in tbe hn^^H of my people that pride of race without which ^^9 people tTrr ?'ua great, and wltboat which tbe rnce can n.'Ver rl.-? to be a great people. la aa n- c s*ary In a race aa in a man; and aclf-rr?|^^H la nut c*<i?{MtltHe with servile imitation of others. |^H The FastUm ?f Race* Scam Dcgi^H dsflon. ^9 A pnrtdird fentlmrnlallty and a polliieo-rrllgi^^H hy|H?;ri8y and cant may talk a boat tbe Inaioa^^B Rices, tlin ?oclnl ohm mini llaj of white and black, the ricvatloii by alta?rptlon of the olorrd man broil,er, but we cannot pfant our t-ye? t > the truth race lualotv tncMia race degeneracy, Polity of mo^^H demands purity of W? od, and tbe social equality fu|K'ricr and an inferior race mrana the degranat^^H or both. The history of Oreroe anil K?aw gl^^H solemn warning am I cut indiscriminate intmnarry^^H uven wiib races of the tame color and belnngiitf^HB the Mine great branch of the human family. Our e^^B cm behold to-day the shameful deterioration of caused by tbe Intel marrying of the Spaniards w^^H the aboriginal Indian* of Mexico. But, after all, our proud Angio-daxoa race stands no danger of commlnirling with any Inferior n|^H Tbe Lain races may take that downward aUp, aa tl^^H hnvii .lone before; oat ibo Anglo-Saxon never. THN Is not contradicted by tlie very few instances of n>H| degraded white* seeking marriage wi-h the bUe^^H and I believe the day la not far distant when only rory lowest blocks will consent lo onion Willi white*. What, then, 1# to bfl , The Fatnrc of the African Km?vH In these Soatbern Stales? No one tan (!>retelL inny be tbat tome one may arise In tbe midst of th^^H like a second Moses t? lead them back to tb? l^^M which was Riven to their Cither*. 'Whether by vol^^H tsry emigration or by compulsory migration, It tic tbat Southern negro Is destlnrd t? retarn to Afr^^H comuilarloned bjr Providence tu civilize and Chrht^^H Ize the Dark Continent. Or It may U> tbat tbe uiunt of tbe future will set apart for iho negro's cliislvr enjoyment an Afilcan restrvatlon; or It be that the negro will falni?e!f seek houie In West, there to|found an African repnbllc. WhatcSH may be bin destiny, of one thing *r may be sure, be will never be amalgamated with nor merged the race we belong to. Tbat lm|)eHal race, which girded the earth with empire, and has kept the of Its descent pure and Ore from admixture with blood of Indian, Asiatic and errn Latin tacra, will seek to pollnte it with African blood. Nor do I f^H that the Southern white man will be nnable to these Southern States against the hat-Increasing lluns of African population. I cannot find tn any wnrmnt for supposing tbat the racv to wbleh belong will suffer the negro or any other rsoe to sess tho lands which your forefather* conquered ir^^H the flrrcc red man, and neuled their tiilea to It w|^H their best blood. The processes of civilization are slow, gradual, ^M| moa' Imperceptible. Although our race la of finer di^^H yet see through how many centuries of baking a^^H burning it pasted before, on the rapid whirling notb^Hj wheel of (ate. It was fashioned into a shape pleaal^^B to the gods. Cen'urles of Egyptian bondage. years In the wlldi rni-ss, and ag?ln centuries of atrt^^H g!e with the Inhabitants of Canaan bad to pass brf.^^H the Twelve Tribes o! Israel were fuhlonod into t^H| ereat Hebrew nation under Saul and David and mon. l}y conparison 1 may say It was only yrrterd^^H these negroes weru brought from Africa, and only ilny they were set free frum bondage. Much baa attempted by philanthropic friends In their behi^^B Something has been attempted and sometMnfhasbe^^H ilone by the freedmen thrmscl v? s. All thing* c^H U..././il.a Kiinl Vi?*rn StttM hiV# rressed m far arid as substantially n cudrt bare ^xpectetl. And we must not despise th4 day of aoi^HK things. lint tfafs I aver, that whatever of perman<^^H sood baa been done or will yet be don* f?r thera LK-en done and will by done bo the necroes themtelvt^^H And therefore I rail aloud to the white mao, for jwn rake uml fur the negro's sake, to Let Him Alone. 7 Let as bare no more sentimentality and cant IB lulplt and in the press on this anbJecL Let tu :he negro the opportunity he needs, the opportunl^^H in seeks, to work out bis own destiny, in bit o^^H ,'ishlon and In bis own time." The speaker closed wltb an oddresa to tb? ncn of the college, lie spoke Utr one and ah^^H tours, and tbo interest was uufl.ijglng all be clue. " ' The Sweet Girl Graduate. ^Hj ilio read the valedictory ; 'twas deep and analytic, knd scored a splendid victory o'er every carping wlt^^H Jut much I fear her logic clear and all ber mood* tenses Verc lost upon my llst'nlnc ear and enraptnrad mm^H 'or when sho tnlked of botany, and leaves and and rushes, only siw the roses red that mingled In her b^aibiAHj Lnd when the spoke of history, and turned It* stnlnrd pnite*. 'o me Its only mystery was what the dear glrP? a^^H he wanderod off on x plat z, on cabei and eqair^^B erow flowery; t set me thinking what might be tli? figure of b^^H dowry. HI (o pondering down the parqnot, I'd set my heart woo her. Ir'hen i>bc picked np a huge bcaqoet tome other feHH low threw her ; 'ook out a note, blushed rosy red, smoothed all 1^H| pinky creases I'bilo over my devoted head my castle went te How to Doable Tour Money. H The Mcllvalno Sample Compnny, box B tlblc House, New York City, advertise th?H jr tho Insignificant remlttence of ten cent^H i silver they -will Impart Information r'lilch the sender of the ten cents can doublBH Is or Iter money lu an easy and perfectly itimate way. A man of the uncommo^B ante of Smith, residing In the townofl^^B Inc. N. Y., was anxious to double his mono^H nd concluded to Invest the ten oents In sll^H er nnd two centH In a postage stamp for th^^B pxlred Information, and In due course Imo received the following by mall: EH Dfar Sir: In reply to ynnr esteemed favor of >nt dat*, asking us to teach yon now to DotrnLX roc* moxit. Te wtli tell you s tilnn of gaining wealth, Better th:in bank inc. trading or leases; MB nke a new greenbsek and fold it up. |H And then you will find your wealth ir.-ereases. his wonderful plan, wlthont danger nr 1"M, Keep* your ca.'h In your hands and with nothing trouble nd every titne yon fold It acr> ss, 'l'is plain as the light of the day, you double It. 4'ry for Rotter Ronds. jH f Jti/turtoti Tiifrt/inmlsrr.) |^| Tills Is the bet season of the year to worl^H io public ronds, and we trust our Countj^H oinmlssloners will order nut the full torec o^H le County for the full time allowed by lavi^H ' soon ns the lny-hy setison arrives, not t^^H lay marbles or sil In the shade, but to tror^^M io public roads. Our ronds are In n terribl^^H mdltlon, aiul should receive as tborouul^^H verhaullnsr as is possible under the exlsiln^H| nv, Good roads are said to be nn Index t^^H County'# civilization, and If ho our ctvlll^HI Ulon is on the retrograde. This should e. Our County Commissioners, we have oubi. will take active st?ps as soon as th^^H indition of the crops will permit, and fee t<^H . that, the cause of complaint Is removed a^H| iras they lir.ve thepower !o Uy so.. Give otter riiuls. HH