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THE COLLEGE COURIER, FEBRUARY, 1873.08)•I-aisitBaring the Ute sitting of the Cireait 11 Coart in this oity, oar attention was somewhat direoted to a trial for murder brought to this county from Knox. There was no laok of legal ability on either Bide of the issue. The evidence in the case was extensive, straight-forward and partook not a little oftedious monotony. It certainly appeared evident from all the testimony, that the prisoner was guilty as charged in the indiotment.The jury brought in a verdict to that effect, and the punishment was fixed at fifteen years in the State Penitentiary. One would think this a sufficient punishment, but the prisoner being of a different opinion, or for some other reason, mysterously prooured a razor and put an end to his,own existence in a most brutal way, more horri-CollegeX)X)lOd8.uitnednAccording to previous arrangements, the prize contest for oratory, between the four colleges — Knox, Lombard, Abingdon and Monmouth—took place at the Opera House in Galesburg on the evening of the 11th inst.The weather was favorable, and a large and appreciative audience convened at an early hour to do honor to the enterprise. The four colleges were well represented in the audience, thus showing their approval of the contest, and giving strength and courage to their respective representatives on the stand. The contestants all came to time and acquitted themselves with great credit to the severalinstitutions represented: they were for the most part quite young in years, but none the less aged in experience.The performances were well timed,critical in composition, apt in execution,bio, if possible, than the manner in and’ wi,th onc or two efc,ePtions’ had which he despatched his wife. This,hislast deed or inhumanity, settles all doubt as to his guilt and the kind of J I vicious being he was. Notwithstanding the prisoner has evaded the fulfil- I his subject metaphysically to a fault, yeti-fednJ-is:fat complete command in delivery.The first performance of the evening was by Marion Ingels, of Abingdon, who discoursed at length upon “The Philosophy of the Mind.”Mr. Ingels treatedment of his sentence, still we regardthe verdict in his ease as a favorable indication of public sentiment. Let every man reoeive according to h s merits, regardless of the weak and effeminate views of many on the subject of justice and equity. Let our lawin a sound and logical manner; showed the reality and importance of Phrenology in its true light. Style, a little tame and halting.S. P. Dunlap, of Knox, next, in the shortest oration of the evening showed the importance of “Social Equality” in a“Does Genius Win the Crown?” was put and answered by D. D. Bigger, of Monmouth. Originality of thought in production and execution was manifestthroughout. The gentleman’s elocutionary powers, we hesitate not to say, were unsurpassed. Energy of action and beauty of design were the chief characteristics of the performance. This oration will be found elsewhere in this issue.A body of twelve men—three chosen by the President of each college—sat in judgment upon the merits of these performances. They graded on the scale of nine, and according to the result of thefigures T. C. Stevens, of Lombard, took the first prize of $50.00; and S. P. Dunlap, of Knox, took the second of $25.00; while D. D. Bigger and W. E. Wilson, of Monmouth, stood third and fourth on thelist of honor.We give below a schedule of the vote as cast, without impeachment of deed or motive. We are content to leave the intelligent and orderly concourse of people who witnessed this interresting entertainment to judge for themselves of the true merits and just deserts of the various performers. V.11lii‘Haooin;oo inOi 00* b- t- obrt GO 00 t- t- JOb-00i o *o -rf e8 niQioKonnoK -J d i od ® t-1-1-d oo'*lt;'3most pleasing manner; insisted on the111 makers see to it that the statutes r . , ,, .... .accord to the views of an enlightened1.aiiikton11isi-S3-aholition of caste, whether of a political, religious or financial nature. In style was graceful and easy, rather than forcible.W. E. Day, of Lombard, in a most sensible manner talked to us on the antiquethe laws of the land, and that being subject of “Monuments;” called to mind accomplished, the ruler will indeed be design and importance of inanimate a terror to the evil and not to the monurnental structures of thegood.public, then let the public enforce suoh laws and regulations to the very letter. This will prevent that prevalent disposition on the part of tho people to evadevariouswkinds, and then directed our attention to the loftiness and grandure of a noble lifetoH :0 li(39aaHa o* oH3DH0•NOSTIMJO Io o o oo oo ob co oo oi oo t-1- cri x•SN3A31StKVHiU SSIWO CO JO;o co io co oo ;b i ai oo 06s$CO•AVerAOGO AO JOt- oi oo AO go o x tp aoCO8AO AOMany students were somewhat sceptical as to the suooessful working andeconomy of the Young Men’s Boarding«Club. It has been fully demonstrated | that there is a means by which a young man in moderate circumstances can live in Monmouth, educate himself, and not pay out a high margin upon what it requires to sustain physical and mental force. The “ Club ” live in fine healthful style, equal to the generality of the boarding houses, and it costs them but little over half what the {m I regular boarder has to pay.and character as being the most enduring I Seaeisistmgeit0I.yrnWeunderstand that there will be several olubs at the beginning of the next term. Success to all laudable enterprises.monument. Style, forcible, but too rigid and deliberate.All eyes were now fixed upon the next performance in expectation of something new. We were not deceived, for Miss Ada Byram, of Abingdon, discoursed upon the subject, “ Wife, Man’s best Treasure,”—a subject ever interesting to Seniors. This was unquestionably one of the finest efforts of tne evening, both in style of composition and manner of delivery. But we were most pleased with the sentiments of the lady’s thoughts; they are eminently correct, and we take courage in hearing them inculcated by one of her sex, so able and apparently so consistent in her views.T. C. Stevens, of Lombard, treated “The Philosophy of Progress” in an able and energetic manner. The speaker possesses a forcible voice, but permits it tow ! tx *- S ^ J • -IB | trz: g es ©2K jjq gg S «J oJiow*Ar aJooDO£oaAOXaaaoH-loa3aResolutions of RespectIn memory of J. C. Stewart, adopted by the Eccritean Society of MonmouthCollege, Jan. 31st, 1873 :Whereas, It has pleased God in hip Divine Providence to remove fromus ly death, our young brother, J. C. Stewart, therefore be itResolved, That while we, the me bers of the Eccritean Society, express our feelings of sorrow and sympathy, we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who “ doeth all thingswell/1The L adies Temperance Society wil I emp’haticaUymonotonoustothe |. That in his death we haved hold their next monthly entertainment hearer.(1 in the College Chapel. Changing “The Mission of Poetry” was announc-ilost a faithful member, au earnest Christian and a valued friend.their lecture programme they will I cd to us by W. E. Wilson, of Monmouth. I Id™” warning to'^ohe regale their audience with a diversity As a literary effort th’.s was of the very | one 0f ug *lt; yQ ajgo rea(]y »f of exercises, suoh as toasts and senti- highest rank possible. There was poetryL-i- and the like, interspersed with vocaloration.gentleman3j . . . , . ii- beyond our capacity to delineate. Theand instrumental music, and closing ;. . r J. . . . Resolved, That we extend our hearta|ments, with responses, short addresses j*n very^tbought and execution of the j fej^. Bympathies to his sorrowing relations and friends in their bereavment.Resolved, That these resolutions be forwarded to the parents of the deceased and be published in the College Courier, and that we request theirpublication in the Christian Instructor,e, with a social. This is as it should be. ib We are happy as students to meetf the Is citizens in the Chapel. Students, do ir all in your power to make the enter-l-irtainmcnt pleasant and profitable.Fun ahead—tho 22d.subject, design and delivery were beautifully symmetrical.F. I. Moulton, of Knox, instructed us0upon “War as a Civilizer,” showing the necessity of war to open up the way for peace and prosperity. The orator manifested deep research and was able in de- j livery.Gazette.Presbytand SandwichE. B. Graham, J. C. Burns, Melancthon ]Com.
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Monmouth College Courier
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