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She janshe -Jessenger. J. R. HAGOOD, ErToR. I Editorial Correspondence.] SPARTANnURG, S. C., June 10. DEAR MESSENGER : We reached our destiation in safety, and on time, on Saturday night last. The object of our visit to this flourish ing city was to witness the Com mencement Exercises of the very renowned Institution, known as Wofford College. Our friend who was to have met us at the depot, and who by the way was Mr. L. J. Blake, a young man known to many of our readers, and who on to-morrow is to be declared a graduate of this reputable school of learnintg standing high in his classes and his societies, was sick, and confined to his room. We made our way to the Merchant's Hotel, where we registered for the night. Overlooking the register, whose name should we find, but that of Mr. P. B. Sellers, of Marion, a graduate of the class of '82, and an old college-mate and friend; a young man of sterling ability, and who was admitted recently, at Col umbia into the legal fraternity. Such men as those we have men tioned are bound to make their mark in this world, an(l will reflect great credit on Wofford College. Two of our friends came in piur suit of us Sunday morning, and soon we found ourself in the pres ence of our very hospitable host. It was our pleasure to hear the Baccalaureate Sermon, delivered by Bishop Goo. F. Pierce, of Geor gia. le is one of the finest di vines in the Southern States, and one of the purest men in the world. His text, "lie that walk eth uprightly walketh surely,"' was exceedingly appropriate, and the sermon uipon it was a most mag nificent one. Hie has been in fee ble health for some time, and was suffering on Sundlay morning last. so much so that he had to atop and rest. But the word1s of wis doin, even in his weakness, found expression, and his sermon will never be forgotten. The music on this occasion was grandly render ed by the Spartanburg Orchestra. This cultivated and highly refined city will challenge comparison with any other of the like size in the 'United States, in the line of musical talent. The organist was Miss Mamie Law, a most charm ing and highly accomplished daughter of Rev. TV. II. Law, of the Presbyterian Church of this city. Her touch is as delicate as~n be, andl as perfect as it is delicate. The congregation was a large one, gen erally well behaved .a .attnie At pigh 44v. 4 es4teXoAthgt S. Ca Conf~ienc, i dehk in cI Methodisqtr hurodb b On M6nday' Iior iing th&6-eb 14'e of the Calhoun Literary Society V, took place in the College Chapel. fc The query: w Resolved; "That the reading of fletitious literature is more benefi- d( cial than injurious," was ably de- ol bated by Messrs. Robert Morrison it and Paul Petty, of S. C., on the affirmative, and H. B. Carlisle and W. S. Stokes, of S. C., on the neg- 1i, ative. All these are young men of good e minds, and well qualified to enter- d11 tain a large audience on this im portant question. They were made the happy recipients of beautiful bouquets and other gifts from ad- g] miring friends. The debate was fr presided over by Mr. C. P. Wofford, ti of the bar of Spartanburg, and a si graduate of Wofford. His speech b was one of the finest ever spoken n froim that College Rostrum. It was a. deep and full of application, and e: was delivered in a manner that a] would attract attention from a n large crowd. Mr. W. M. Lester o1 was the Valedictorian. The selec- a tion of this man was a wise one, p and not only did it reflect credit ir upon himself, .but upon the society h of which he was a fair representa- ti tive. and a loyal member. b, On the evening of the same day, ti the Annual debate of Preston Lit- h1 erary Society was held. Its repre sentatives on this occasion did hon orto themselves and both as re gards matter and manner. Their query: Resolved; "That the study B of Ancient Classics is essential to t a college education," was read by n the following gentlemen: W. H. S Harden, jr., and A. W. Attaway, of SA C., on the allirmative, and G. WV. Hlennemnan and W. I. Herbert, h~ of S. C., on the negative. Thbe aum- V< dience was a very large one. Mr. b< 1T. C. Raysor, of Or'angeburg, S. C., er tndl a member of that bar, was the p)residhing officer. He presided with b( r. great deal of ease, and addressed PI thie young men in a very pleasant he rnanner' with matter that held fast "f their earnest attention. Mr. M. R-. Moore, of Spartanburg, a son of a resident reputable physician, made the Valedictory. He is one m of the best speakers that has grac- 1i< ed or will grace the stage during , this Commencement, and in every tb respect a most worthy man.. The graduating class is a large 1C one and is composed of the follow- w ing young men: L. J. Blake, J. J. st Burnett, S. B. Crayton, W. M. Dun- re can, of Spartanburg; B. F. Evans, Charleston; W. M. Lester, Fair- tI field; R. E. Mood, Yorkville; W. "~ H. Moore. A. E. Moore, Spartan- ci burg; M. Pegucs, Marlborro; A. C G. Rembert, Sumter; .J. P. Smith, N Spartanbur'g - H. S. Wannamaker, of Orangeburg. "1 Thismorning the speech of Dr. C. i~ F. Smith, of Vanderbilt Universi- hi be read by Dr. W Dun u; 'of. Smith aein unable to 3 pr'ent on aecount of sickness hi' amily. T(nighbr.. S. >ynes, of the Southi Carolina Uni Arsity, will mkiiikthe address be >re the two Literary Societies. rednesday is graduation day, on hich the Chapel is generally fill 1to its utmost capacity. Wednes iy night the reception in honor the Senior Class will be given the Chapel and in the Literary lls. This is an occasion of great ijoymsnt, and is attended by a mcourse of people. The young dies try to look their sweetest, id the young. men test to the full ftent their gallantry. It will no )ubt be greatly enjoyed. J. R. if. Wmjx4, citizens of the 3rd Con ressional District, you have it om Col. R. E. Bowen's own lips iat he is a candidate for (ongres onal honors in this District. A Atter or more available man could t be brought.forward than he; ,id it now remains for you and LCh of you to roll up your sleeves 'id pull him through. You will ver regret it. It is true that all the aspirants for the position re good ind clevei gentlemen, but ckens County deserves the nom tee Once in awhile. Col. Aiken ris had it long enough. So let's y Col. Bowen this time. He ham. ~en tried in other positions of -ist audl honor, and has shown imself worthy in every instance. FAMES G. BLAINE NOMINATED. Well, Democrats, James G. laine, of Maine, is tnd(oubtedly te Republican nominee for the 7xt President of these United ;ates. Our leaders know as well we, and perhaps beCtter, what a~ to be (lone. Nevertheless, we ~nture to warn you to study well ftore you leap. D)o not let the y of "he's the easiest man to ~at," delude you. It is no child's ay, when you consider how they rmonize after a few days of uss and feathers," and the news ~pers have all had their say. It policy in the Republicans to ake, or to attempt to make be.. ve, that they are dissatisfied [th the nominee. They presume at it will slacken the D)emocrat energy. Oor leaders may as ell go to work and select the rongest possible man in their ~nks, and then stand by him till te last hour. The Charleston fews and Courier" is now adro ting either Cleveland or B-ayard. leveland was elected Governor bf ew York, by an overwhelming ajority, which indicates that he a strong man and would proba Do 'OT irget thAt CQl. R. E. B3OWEN isa candidate from this Congressional District, and well desefwes your effoKito place him in Congress. CoL. R. E. Bowe'n should be the nominee by all means. What say the voters of this Congressional -District? "Strike while the iron is hot." IAT -COST! I F'"Or T]l.e We will Sell Out Our Entire Stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Bo'ots, Shoes NEW YORK COST, FOR CASHI in order to Change Parin ership. This is no HIUM BUG advertisemnent-it is a positive fact. Gall and be convinced. W. M. HAGOOD& Co. June 13-tf