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?Btvt?t&' U Mitte, HOYT & CO., Proprietors. . ANDERSON 0. H., S. 0., THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST-7, 1873 HON. "JAMES: L. OER. ? -?-? ? Original Speech delivered by James M. Sullivan, a Student of the Carolina High School, at the Exhibition on Fri? day Evening, July18^ 1873. .. ?. ?.?-?*???. CoirespoB?enee. ' Andeeson:, S. C, July 28,1873. Mb. James M. Suxutan?Dear Sir: The traderSlgned respectfully request & copy! , of the speech delivered by you at the" Exhibi? tion of the Carolina High School, for publica? tion, in the newspapers of this- town. This request is founded upon the natural desire of our people to read whatever ?pertains to the life and services of their, lamented ^llow-citi? zeu, Hen. James L. Orr, and witlout flattery we must be permitted to add that the manner.j in which your subject was" treated is ir credit to one of your years, and reflects honor upon the institution where you were trained and educa? ted. Hoping, that you will feel at liberty to comply;, with this requesi, and with assurances, of personal esteem and kindly regard, we are Yours respectfully, JAMES A. HOYT, Editor Intelligencer. TO S, BROWN, Editor Conservator. Anderson, S. C, July 29,1873. Messes. J^A. Hoyt and Wsf. S. Beown, Editors of the Intelligencer and Conservator. ?Gentlemen: ? Your communication, containing the request to publish my humble production, delivered at the Carolina High School, has been received. Though undeserving the conspicuousness of an appearance in the columns of your valua ble journals, nevertheless, trusting to the dig' nity of my subject and not to any real merit cf my own, I snbmit it, imperfect as it is, to your disposal. With high , regard and much esteem, I re? main, gentlemen, truly yours, JAMES M. SULLIVAN. James L. Orr. On an occasion like the present, when so many subjects are chosen and so many voices heard, we would incur ycur reproach and dis? taste if we should omit to pay even an humble tribute to the memory of him whose name and ; departure from our midst is so fresh in your j recollections. We ourselves would feel that we were unfaithful in the performance of our duties, that we were not true fo gratitude, not J true to patriotism, not true to the living or the dead, if, we should forbear to connect the name of James L. Ork with "the subjects of this evening. \ Bright'stars axe rising, in most every age, from behind the hills cf the east, stretching their way higher and higher, growing more j and more, in strength and brightness, directing the footsteps of the nation and lighting up the pathless ways of earth; but, by the unchange? able decree of the Universal Ruler, one by one must descend beneath the horizon. I know that that memorable day, when the tolling of belts,, the cries of sorrow and the flowing of tears bespoke a sudden calamity, will hover, as long as life remains, be forgotten/ or recalled without the deepest regret. A bright lumina? ry, whose light has cheered us and whose guidance we have followed, has ceased to emit j its brilliant rays, and disappeared from mortal sight Awful was the intelligence, that a cherished friend, a useful, and noble, patriotic countryman, whom you hoped to meet again in life, was sleeping ia the cold embrace of j death I Judgd Orr. is dead. "But how little is there of the great and good which can die!" He yet lives. Earthly beneficence is notto.be forgot? ten.. The memory of distinguished patriots and public benefactors will not perish with the body. Their immortal works are to be: viewed with admiration by the Eving world, and pre? served with their untarnished brightness for the contemplation of all generations to; come. Time may change the soil beneath, or rob heaven of its ornaments above; the sun may bid farewell to earth and go down to shine no more, but the last ray of fading light shall play at the bases of the.etcrnal pyramids of hu? man triumphs. Before proceeding farther, I deem it neces? sary that I should give Judge Orr's course in life in as few words as possible. Born at Cray - tonville, in this' county, on the 12th of May, 1822; here he has made his home in life, and here is now the resting place of his body in death. At this place he acquired his earliest instructions in literature, .business and human nature. He was admitted to the bar at the age ] of twenty-one, after giving some attention to the study of law in the University of Virginia. In fee fall of this same year, he established the Anderson Gazette. When.a little more than twenty-two years of age, he was elected to the State Legislature. In 1848, he became a candidate for Congress, und was successful? serviceable and useful during his whole con? nection ??b. that body. For a short time he was. an officer in our army, but past services had proven him a man of too much domestic usefulness to handle the sword. He became a Confederate Senator. That struggle closed; and he again applied himself, with powerful efforts, to the restoration of peace in South Carolina, and the healing up of the deep wound inflicted by that bloody conflict. He has since been a Governor of our State, a faith? ful member of our Conventions, an impartial Judge p'f this Circuit, and, from a sense of his duty to the entire Union, he accepted the high and responsible ofijee of Minister to Russia; in which cold and foreign region, he breathed the last of his precious moments. In such an age, when might is triumphant over right, it is a high and great accomplish? ment to fight well on the public field of life, fand don e forth untouched by the foal hand "of corruption. To be unmoved by the many temptations besetting a man in life .-is a proof of the strength of the mind and purity of the 'heart, ? Judge Orr possessed the deepest affection for ! his native State, South Carolina, and his whole life, fron a youth of twenty-one to the venera? ble age-of fifty-one,.was spent well, honorably and sue* essfully in'fcer.service; always firm in his purpose, perfectly patriotic and h?hest, in the principles he espoused and in the measures ?hedefended. Yet, -rith 'all this greatness, he was at rimes an object of the public censure. Listen to the words of the. poet, .that we may uaders?i nd his* position : ? "Ob, place and greatness, millions of false eyes i Afe st ick upon thee! Volumes of report ' Run v 1th thase false and most contrarious quests Upon I by doi ugs I Thousand 'scapes of irit Make .hec the Qther of their Idle dream, And nek thee In their fancies." By energy, by works that survive him, by his frankness and open integrity, he has been able to withstand them all; thus connecting himself forever with the history o?f the country; and though history may fail to do justice to his memory, yet those of you here, who have known him well, will find that he has left upon your mii ds and your hearts strong and lasting impressions of his personal character and pub? lic -performances, which, while you live, will never be obliterated. If he lad ambition, it was as an internal fire that ,rave continual vigor'to the mind and body, to render greater service unto his coun? try, and o spread still farther the light, of lib? erty and constitutional government If he had aspiration, though high, yet they were honor? able, they. were.noble. To such aspirations we are indebted, to-day, for the establishment of society,' morals, religious culture, and these wise insti tutions of government to protect them all As to this'.honest ambition, which has been said to have burned in that noble breast, such has clothed this country with its' present beauties of art, and have made this people the free, the advanced, the civilized and enlight? ened generation they . are.; . Worth and excellence, honesty and integrity, employed to consummate public good, should live forever in a nation's recollections. "With? out their suppoft, we. know, this American Union cculd not keep its position. It would totter and fall to the earth, mingling her frag? ments with, the fragments of all the hopes and attainments of the founders of our republic Their wiso institutions are to be repaired, when necessary, by hands fitted for the work, or else the pelting hails and * ceaseless and terrible storms of time will rotten the base and lay the structure in the dust. Here, amid our pros? perity, if we manifest no appreciation of noble works, or no gratitude for valuable blessings, it is no more than we should expect that ihe Almighty hand of God should take them off .forever, and thus'extinguish the lights that have guid ?d our nation onward, in peace and in war; tliat have preserved the treasure in onr hand, the nheritance of future genera? tions. Jndge Hit's education was chiefly practical, but his knowledge of human nature was ex? tensive, which ever aided him through life, in the position of a citizen, at home and abroad, in the hall's of Congress, in .the canvass, and on the bei ich. He owed his success in life, not to chance, or so much to the* favor of surround? ing circumstances, as to the nature of his in? domitable will and resolution. . His style of speaking has been described as '-earnest mi impressive, his voice clear and strong, and his enunciation distinct. He was never tedious, but always secured attention by the sound sensible views he took of the sub? jects he discussed.. The frank and honest ear neatness ?Virnich clothed his arguments gave great strength, to his efforts us a speaker."? The plain aess of his style and the impressive manner in which he expressed his thoughts always served him in influencing the minds-of his heareis. Though, great on the public field, he pos? sessed those high and admirable qualities suit? ed to the private life of a citizen; and the short internals granted hinrby the public ser? vice were, highly appreciated and enjoyed by you all. It was a source of inward pleasure, as well as a social gratification, to learn from his lips the condition of public affairs, to be en? livened by the sparkling wit of his conversa? tion, to lo ok upon that open countenance?the mirror of an open heart, to grasp the hand' that had risen so often with the voice in de? fense of your institutions. In the beginning of life, he made lasting and favorable impres? sions, thai became visible as the head bowed in sorrow when past recollections and early in? grafted af ections warmed the heart at the un? expected truth that he who placed them there was no more. In thcearly days, in the intel? lectual cultivation, the. practical acquirements, in the labors and brilliant success of Judge Orr, we behold living, visible, glowing quali? ties of hu nan progress and individual eleva? tion. You who have personal recollections and as [ sociations are the better judges of his charac? ter. Ypu are well qualified to decide whether his life was worthless or useful; whether his memory s lall live or perish; his actions be ob? literated or deposited in the remembrance of mankind; whether his name shall be forgotten or recorded among the illustrious dead. ? It is not generally understood that while letters may be forwarded without additional postage f-om one postoffice to another at the request of the party addressed, who may be traveling or has removed to another city, news? papers cannot thus be transmitted, according to the recent ruling of the postoffice depart? ment. ? The laboring man holds the same relation to the merchant, manufacturer, attorney, phy? sician ani minister, that the locomotive does to a train of elegant and well-filled cars; they would Staad still for ever if the engine did not move then. Jrbr'tha Anderson Intelligencer. The School Law and Its Imperfections. MR. Editob : In the Trustees' and Teachers' Convention held at Anderson on the 21st of June, the Committee on Business for the Con- ; vention stated that they would endeavor, by the j aid and suggestions of others concerned, to have a memorial- prepared, touching upon the neces? sary changes a id amendments of the present School Law, to submit to the General Assembly through the Giand Jury of Anderson County, who would likely attach thereto their approval, a'id give additional force to the matter; and the chairman of the committee further stated that any advice, suggestions, or propositions made or recommended by any of the trustees or teachers, would be appreciated by the commit? tee ; and as there was nothing said about which particular portion or part of the law needed the amendments and changes, I will say that all the amendm ents or changes contemplated by the committee will not bring the present School Law to perfection, because it is imper? fect from-the* foundation. And, by the by, there'have been similar laws manufactured by some of out e-o-called immaculate Legislators, and in many caiies have resulted in ill instead of good-to our commonwealth, though some of our members of the present Legislature have done credit to uhemselves and their constitu? ent^ by impeding, in.some respects, a portion of these worthless laws. I fancy that if the present school law were remodeled entirely, and the structure placed upon a new system, it wonld, I believe, tend to j increase the educational cause four-fold. The highest object bl' the committee should be to fix matters so as to retain all the monies appro? priated for school purposes within the limits of the County, so that the monies which are in- j tended for school purposes will hot be sub? jected to A., B. or C, as the general appropria? tions have been heretofore. Teachers who have discharged their duties faithfully in behalf oM the State, have'io lose or to be swindled out of two-fifths of their compensation. The matter [ of considering the present School Law should not only arrest the attention of the committee, which embraces a handful of-men, but ought to j occupy the consideration of every trustee, teacher and every good worker, who wishes to elevate the State from almost an irrecoverable condi? tion, which has heen brought about by a mass of ignorance; ignorance, too, which was man? ufactured by. previous laws in the past The matter under consideration is of general interest to the masses of South Carolina, be cause just so long as the wicked or unculti-1 vated mind rules, the people will mourn. I Therefore, it becomes every good-hearted man, on the part of the white element, who realizes the weight of ignorance in this State, to cherish the view of educating this solid mass of igno- j ranee. Until this shall have been done by the white element of this and similar States, igno? rance will take tie position of intelligence. The question may be asked, what plan could the government adopt to make it more feasible I in educating the masses than at present 1 Why, by forming a new basis of free school j system, and adept a compulsory school law similar to that of some of the European nations. A compulsory school law in this State would make the school-house accessible to at. least] two-thirds of our population, while, under the present school system, there are about three- J eighths of the colored children of this State, be? tween Biz and 5; is teen years of age in attendance on the public schools. Let this compulsory law compel all colored children between six J and sixteen yeani of age, where public schools are accessible, i> attend at least six months j during the schohstic term. It may be inquired, why do I make it; an issue of color in discussing tho compulsory school law, as both the white and colored elements'?destinies are presided over by the samt Chief Magistrate, and both of their lots are cast upon the same ship? The writer woulcf say, in justifying the above query, that it is expected for the white element to do in the'future as they have done in the past, and that is to educate their children with? out being made to do it. The white element of this country are well cultivated 4n mfnd, and are all sufficient to fathom the interest of edu? cation ; they are aware that intelligence har? monizes the houfieholdj and have availed them? selves of every opportunity in tho past in edu? cating their children?have manifested in eve? ry age a willing disposition to have their chil? dren instructed nnd prepared for the various human events and emergencies which live throughout all ajjes. Inasmuch as.they have manifestecLsrich f ;reat energy in every age of tho world to educate their rising generations, it would not only be a grand injustice imposed upon them in compelling all white children between the ages of six and sixteen years to attend the public schools at least six months during the scholastic term, but would be equally as ab? surd for the following reasons: 1st, More than two-thirds of tho white element of this State prefer educating their own children from pri? vate sources, and do it, rather than Bend them to the public schools, for which they cannot be blamed, because many of them are able to give their children a'much better education than the State is atjprosent; 2d, Under the compul? sory school law, many of them would have to send their children to teachers in whom they have no confidence.whatever. And by such troubles children would fail to attain the point desired by their parents; and 3rd, There are many who wish to educate their children inde? pendent of the government at distant literary institutions, which the compulsory law would impede, in some respects, unless there could be some provisions made in the law to that effect. On the part of the colored element, it is just to the reverse in every instance, especially in this and similar States. Eevery prudent white man will agree with me, that there is no use of a free school system in this State, unless it is a school law of compulsion, from the fact, the colored people as a mass are generally improv? ident, have no consideration as to the destinies of their posterity, are able to fathom bqt a very short distance in tho future. And inasmuch as such is* the case the State ought to take the matter into consideration, and make every man do his duty to and for bis State, because State has .provided for the education of masses. Therefore, it is a duty required at hand of every man by the State without any compulsion whatever, to educate his children and to prepare their minds for the important I duties of life. If the colored element are educated and prepared to use the rights of cit J izenship, which have been recently given then by the Constitution of the United States, fas ter than they are now being educated, why the doom of this countryis inevitable. It seems thai Providence has seen fit to free them for some duty or rather to serve Him, and they can neithei do service to their God nor their country in proper manner, unless they are educated and brought from an illiterate state, to an enlight ened one. Therefore, it is the duty of every "sensible.man to put all efforts forward in edu eating the* colored element of the recently emancipated States, which will be the only way to redeem these badly governed States, in my judgment. Eedemption cannot be brought about in any-other way, because they have been endowed with citizenship regardless their untutored condition, and possess, in the midst ofthat citizenship, a very meagre knowl edge of governmental affairs; will cast their votes for corrupt leaders, and inasmuch as they must be endowed with the right to vote, why let them be informed and instructed in a man ner advantageous to the State. The State needs purification, and it must be purified, or else we will drift to an irrecoverable misery. That compulsory school law is all important for the colored element of this State, no one will deny. The following facta and figures will explain themselves. According to the report of the Su perin tendent of Education, (Second Annual Be port,) there are two thousand six hundred and (2603) three colored persons between the ages of six and sixteen years residing in Anderson County; and out of this large number of colored children residing in this. County, there are only three hundred (309) and nine in attendance ou the public schools, all of which goes to show that the colored man is really improvident in his habits. You will find by a rough calcula? tion that only, or thereabouts, one-eighth part of them (colored children) are attending the public schools in - Anderson County. In con elusion, I trust that men who can use the pen with more skill than the writer will give this matter their consideration in the future. t Let others war on languages, creeds or fame, We yield this people what they jasUy claim. I trust the time is not ihr distant when all cause of complaint shall cease, national preju? dices be entirely forgotten, aud that the only remaining rivalry between us shall be in the diffusion of learning, patriotism and fraternal affection. G. D. "WILT JA MS. Williamston, S. C. ? m > ? i Effects of Smoking Upon the Blood And Brain.?Says the London Lancet: "What injures or enfeebles the blood must, as a matter of course, affect the health and activity of the brain. If, then, we ascertain the physiological effect of tobacco upon the life-fluid, we shall be in a fair way for deciding .the question, es? pecially if we find individual cases confirming the views thus arrived at. There is nothing stronger in medical evidence than the agree? ment of physiology and pathology. Dr. Bich ardson has so clearly explained the influence of smoking upon the blood, that it will be best to quote his graphic account His scientific eminence entitles his evidence to respect, and lovers of the weed must Recollect that it is a smoker! to whom they are listening: 'On the blood the prolonged inhalation of tobacco pro? duces changes which are very marked in char? acter. The fluid is thinner than is natural, and in extreme cases paler. In such-instances the deficient color of the blood is communica? ted to the body altogether, rendering the exter? nal surface yellowish, white and pufiy. The blood being thin, also, excludes freely, and a cut surface bleeds for a long time, and may continue to bleed inconveniently, even in oppo? sition to remedies. JBut the most important change is exerted on those little bodies which float in myriads in the blood, and are known as the red globules. These globules have nat? urally a double concave surface, aud at their edges a perfectly smooth outline. They are very soluble in alkalies, and are subject to change of shape and character, when tho qual? ity of the fluiu in which they float is modified in respect to density. The absorption, there? fore, of the fumes of tobacco necessarily leads to rapid changes in them; they lose their round shapes, they become oval* and irregular at their edges, and instead of having a mutual attraction for each other and runniug together, a good sign of physical health, they lie loosely' scattered before the eye, and indicate to the learned observer, as clearly as though they spoke to him and said the words, that the man from whom they were taken is physically de? pressed and deplorably deficient both in mus? cular and mental power.' Tobacco modifies the circulation in the brain, as in other por? tions of the body. Hence, it would be remark? able indeed if it did not exercise some influ ! encc upon the mechanism of thought." J Better Than Gold.?We often hear little boys telling of tho wonders they will do when they grow to be men. They are looking and longing for the time when they shall be large enough to carry a cane and wear a tall hat; and not one of them will say that he expects to be a poor man, but every one intends to be rich. Now, money is very good in its place; but let me tell you, my little boys, what is a great deal better than money, and what you may be earning all the time you are waiting to be a tradesman or a merchant. The Bible says that "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver or gold." "A good name" does not mean a name for being the richest man in the town, or for owning the largest house. A good name is a came for doing good deeds; a name for wear? ing a pleasant face and carrying a cheerful heart; for always dUng right, no matter where we may be. ? Whispered advice to young ladies, who would conquer during this hot weather?keep your powder dry. Correspondence of the Anderson Intelligencer. UniTersity of the South. Sewanee, Tests., July 23rd, 1873. Mr. Editor: Among the'annals of Sewanee, none are fraught with greater interest and ex? citement than those pertaining to "Commence? ment Week." With- this festal season close the exercises of the scholastic year, and for the' nonce the students are permitted a respite from their duties, that they inay"yield themselves to the enjoyment of the ^ceaasion. The Com? mencement Exercises which have recently been concluded form an interesting event in the. history of the institution, and will not soon be forgotten by the many who participated -in them. The term examinations, closed on the 12th inst., and from thence until the 21st was the July holidays. During this interim the annual meeting of the Board of -Trustees was held. The attendance of this venerable body was not as large as during its proceeding ses? sion, but all the ten Southern Dioceses were represented by tlte clergy and laity, The Board met on the 16th, and at 11 a. m., the following -procession was formed: V. The Choir -in full vestments; 2. The Faculty in scholastic gowns; 3. The Vice Chancellor in robes of office; 4. Lay Trustees; 5. Clerical Trustees vested; 6. Bishops vested. Proceed? ing up the nave until the procession reached the choir, the ranks were opened and the order re? versed, the Bishops entering the sacrarium, while the remaining orders took: their appoint? ed Beats in the body of the choir. The admin? istration of the Holy Eucharist was then performed?^he Bishops of South Caiplina, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana officiating in this solemn and impressive rite. Instead of the usual -sermon, the Chancellor, Rt. Rev. W. M. Greene, of Miss., delivered a graceful address of welcome to the Board, in which he especially recounted the growth of the University as a very flattering evidence of the favor with which it is esteemed not only by the South, but also by our Northern breth? ren. After the services were concluded, the Board repaired to the University Library, or? ganized and proceeded to business. The night of the 16th, the "Fourth Annual Hop of the Sewanee Social Club" was held. 'Twos said by the knowing ones to eclipse any? thing of the kind ever witnessed here, and if we may be permitted to judge from the brilliant assemblage of beauty and chivalry, the happy exchange of gratulations, and the soul-inspir? ing musio, there can be little question of the assertion. v The 17th inst. was Commencement Day. Long before the exercises-began, the avenues leading to the chapel were thronged with visi? tors and-residents alike, all seelaug to gain an early admission. ? At 11.30, the same proces? sion?with the addition of the graduates, who immediately followed tho choir?was formed as on the day previous. When the last peal of the organ died away upon the morning air, Rt. Rev. J. P. B. Wilmer, of La., delivered the Commencement Sermon from the text, "Unsta? ble as water, thou shalt not excel." Would that every youth in our Southern land could have heard this impassioned appeaL The students of this University have* been highly favored, in that they have listened to much of the first talent, secular as well as clerical, in which this country abounds; but it is doubtful whether they have heretofore enjoyed such an eloquent,' chaste and intellectual discourse as fell from the lips of this eminent divine. Ap? plying the' fearful denunciation of Scripture to the students, he showed the necessity of stabil? ity of purpose in all the duties and* relations of life; and how essential in this age of .skep? ticism, when even the ablest talent of the world is arming to crush the truths of revealed Religion; for the youth of this land to be true to themselves and their country, and to found their education upon the Rock which bids de*, fiance to the mad waves of infidelity. The sermon being ended, the graduates in the re? spective schools were announced, and on com? ing forward were presented by the Vice Chan? cellor- to the Chancellor. The latter, in appropriate addresses, awcrded these distinc? tions, which were twenty-nine in number, viz.: School of Mathematics, 10; School of Meta? physics and Euglish Literature, 8; School of Latin, 6; School of-Moral Science, 3; School fit Chemistry, 2. Next in order'was the be? stowal of the numerous rewards and prizes which were won by the more emulative stu? dents?the presentation being made by mem? bers of the Board of Trustees. When all* were* distributed tho recessional was formed, and the order of departure was the same as that of entering. On the night of the 17th, the annual contest between the Literary Societies?the Pi Omega and the Sigma Epsilon?for the two Prize Cups, transpired. This occasion is one not only of the greatest interest to the Societies, and their respective friends and sympathizers, but also to. the visitors of the University. The prizes?the "DeBow Cup for Oratory" and the "Browne Cup for English Composition"?have been presented to the University by the gen? tlemen whose names they bear, and their ten? ure of possession extends only to that Society which is able to hold them. The contest for the Cup for Oratory is between two chosen orators from each Society, and the Committees of judges is chosen from among the Trustees and visitors. The Cup for English' Composi? tion is contended for by an equal number of essayists, whoso productions are submitted to a private Committee of judges, and the best essay presented is the one selected to be read before tho public. Bishop Howe, of S. C, presided over the meeting, and on taking the chair made a brief, pertinent address. The contestants were then successively announced by the Chairman, and judging from the ap? plause and "boquets" which their efforts elicit? ed, they did not disappoin-* tHe laudable hopes centered in them by their Societies. The re suit of the conflict, however, was in favor of the Pi Omega Society?both. Cups being won by its representatives. After a session of unusual interest and mo? ment to the University, the Board of Trustees adjourned on the 19th inst, and in a few days there were not many left to remind us of their recent sojourn. It ?is very pleasant to have this honorable body with us, although their presentee is brief. They come from every sec? tion of the South-afrom* Wilmington to San Antonio?and represent all the professions. It is pleasant er still to know that such a body of intellect and influence. annually leave 8e wanee-with a higher appreciation of the Insti? tution, and that- they exert themselves to present its merits to the Southern people. Commencement Week closed its festivities with the reception of the Vice Chancellor. This is an annual entertainment, given in honor of the students, visitors and residents* and through its qniet, unobstnisive nature is perhaps enjoyed more than any other diversion of the season. ? Now a new term* has begun, and with it a succession of arduous* duties. After their hilarious respite, the students are prepared to re-cominence their labors with the greater zest, although they know too well that tho winter vacation will alone interrupt their collegiate routine. . But I am too fast, for already we have bad an entertainment of a literary cast. Mr. Taverner, of \New York., one of the most highly recommended Professors of Elocution, has been spending, several days here, and on last evening gave to the public of Sewanee a specimen of his oratorical powers. An appre? ciative and critical audience was present to enjoy the "intellectual repast anticipated, but the greater part failed to perceive in the Prof. ' those excellencies which others had lauded, and were sadly disappointed at the results. His selections were admirably chosen, and the rendering of some very fine. Of this charac? ter we may mention "The Bells," "An Irish Dialogue," "Sam Welter's Valentine" and the "Assassination Scene in Macbeth." On the other hand, (?The Jackdaw of Rheims," "A Scotch Dialogue/' "Lenore" and "Maud M?l? ler," fell far below the expectation of all, and the two last were so distorted in their delivery that they fell still-born upon the audience. The weather has been most delightful during the recent festivities?occasional showers throughout the day, and the balmiest breezes at night It is now as charming as the dawn of spring, yet we cannot solace ourselves with the idea that the hot season has entirely passed, JAPHET. How To Subdue a Vicious Horse.?A beautiful and feigh-spirited horse would never allow a shoe to be put on his feet or any person to handle hisgfeet, without- a resort to every species and means to control him. At one time he was nearly crippled by being put in the stocks; he was afterwards th rown_down and fettered; at one time, one of our .most experienced horse-shoers was enabled to man? age him by the aid of as many hands as could approach. In an attempt to shoe this horse lately he resisted all efforts, kicked aside every thing but an anvil, and came near killing him? self against that, and finally was brought back to his stable unshod. This was his only defect; in all other respects he is gentle, and perfectly docile, and especially in harness. Bnt this* de? fect was just'on the eve of consigning him to the plow, where he might none barefoot, when, by mere accident, an officer in our ser? vice lately returned from Mexico, was passing and being made acquainted with the difficulty, applied a complete remedy, by the following simple process: He -took a cord about the size of a common bedcord, put it in the mouth of the horse like a bit, and tied it tightly on the animal's head, passing his'left ear under the string, not painfully tight, bnt tight enough to keep the ear down and the cord in its place. This done, - he patted the horse gently on the side of the -head, and commanded him to fol? low ; and instantly the horse obeyed* perfectly subdued, and as gentle and obedient as a*well trained dog; suffering his feet to be lifted with entire impunity, acting in all respects like an old stager. That simple string thus tied made him dt "once docile and obedient as any one could desire. The gentleman who' thus furn? ishes this exceedingly simple means of sub? duing a very dangerous propensity intimated that it is practised in Mexico and South Amer? ica in the management of wild horses. Be . this as it may, he deserves the thanks of all owners of such* horses, and especially the thanks , of those whose business it may be to shoe or groom the animal. A Convention of Confederates at the White Sulphur Springs.?We understand that the "Southern Historical Society," of which Rev. Dr. Palmer, of New Orleans, is President, has appointed a 'convention to as? semble at the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs, on the 14th of. August, for the pur? pose of adopting some general plan for collect? ing and preserving the materials for a history of the late war, and for having that history written from an impartial Southern stand? point. ? This society was organized several years ago, with Dr. Paliuor as President,-and a Vice President for each one of tho late Confederate States, as well as* for Maryland. Gen. R. E. Lee was the Vice President for Virginia, but after his death, Gen. J. A. Early was appointed to succeed him. The plan of the convention is to have a number of delegates appointed for each State, by the Vice President thereof, in order to se? cure a proper representation, but it is also de? sired that there snail be as large an attendance as practicable, of all those Confederates who feet a sufficient interest iu the object of the convention to induce them to take part in its furtherance. We are informed that a number of delegates from this State have been ap? pointed, and that General Early, by request of the parent society, will deliver the opening ad? dress. The presence of a number of distin? guished officers of the Confederate army is an? ticipated, and among them, Generals Joseph E. Johnston, Beauregard, Bragg, Hood, ^lar dee, Hampton, and others. The convention will doubtless be one of great interest and at? traction.?Columbia. Phamix. ? There is an eccentric railroad traveller who refuses to buy a railroad ticket, but always pays the conductor, because he has sworn the company shall uever see any of his money I " ? The man that "sticks" to his business? the drummer.