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THE COLLEGE COURIER, FEBRUARY, 1873.Daring the late 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 onCollegeelissue)000ds.DitQedn1-aisitThe evidence in the case was extensive, straightforward and partook not a little of tedious 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-According 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,ble, if possible, than the manner in and’ wi,th one 01' «fcePtions. had which he despatched his wife. This,hisyi-ted□i-sflast deed of inhumanity, settles all doubt as to his guilt and the kind of vicious being he was. Notwithstanding the prisoner has evaded the fulfil- I his subject metaphysically to a fault, yet ment of his sentence, still we regardat 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 treatedthe 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 law * I makers see to it that the statutes accord to the views of an enlightened 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 evadearkon11sin 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 most pleasing manner; insisted on the abolition 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 ^ie design and importance of inanimate a terror to the evil and not to the monumental structures of the variousgood.11 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.•nanoicr( 4040I -CO40{ Oi CO 00 t- t-GDrtob• • • • X t- t- 40L*ODi o o rt e8 nioioKonnoK-j d us ^ ®® «© aoV83D83aDco40 40 to 40 40a ob oo co 00 oi go t-oi ad3•SKZA31SI -I(. . Kvma ssikO CO 40CO CO I- 40 CO 00 04 00 odwkinds, and then directed our attention to the loftiness and grandure of a noble life8S80%0H3DH3sicoJLYrr40X N 40 40* - o. t- ob o oo* o t- x cb ao cos40 40GO00I-g)-Many students were somewhat soep-tical as to the suooessful working andeconomy of the Young Men’s Boarding, # ;■ :Club. It has been fully demonstrated j | 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• Weand character as being the most enduring SO!afceaessmonument. 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 bestoav • * • o • •i £ zz .2 .5 a 2 ^ ®O 5? to O asE 5 S s 9/5*- Sr;S 2Q £ £ tJJ K n lt;03 E c5Otilow*lt;joouo*oaAOAAaKooaae_ | regular boarder has to pay t | understand that there will be several 31 olubs at the beginning of the next term. Success to all laudable enterPI prisesrTreasure,”—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 toThe L adies Temperance Society wil beeomeemphatically monotonous to the11 hold their next monthly entertainment hearer.1 in the College Chapel. Changing “The Mission of Poetry” was announc-. their lecture programme they will ed to us by W. E. Wilson, of Monmouth.9 regale their audience with a diversity As a literary effort th’s was of the very f of exercises, suoh as toasts and senii- highest rank possible. There was poetryiResolutions 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 members of the Eccritean Society, express our feelings of sorrow and sympathy, we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who “ doeth all things well.”Resolved, That in his death we havelost a faithful member, an earnestaoration.gentlemaniments, with responses, short addresses j *n vei7 thought and execution of the -1 and the like, interspersed with vocal, . . . , . 11- beyond our capacity to delineate. Theand instrumental music, and closing i ;., i, subject, design and delivery were beauti-with a social. This is as it should be.! - ,, ° . ■,fully symmetrical.F. I. Moulton, of Knox, instructed us0upon “War as a Civilizer,” showing the necessity of war to open up the way fori'-V *:J I i*. si ’ '1 ' • -Trv*'peace and prosperity. The orator manifested deep research and was able in delivery.b We are happy as students to meetf the s citizens in the Chapel. Students, do r all in your power to make the enter-i- tainment pleasant and profitable.rFun ahead—tho 22d.faithful member, au Christian and a valued friend.Resolved, That we regard this dispensation as a direct warning to each one of us. “Be ye also ready.”Resolved, That we extend our heart felt sympathies 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,and SandwichGazette.Preshy teE. B. Graham, J. C. Burns,V/# ,Melancthon Bell,)Com.
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Monmouth College Courier
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Sat, Feb 01, 1873
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