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Laying the Corner Stone of the University of the South.
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The Nashville Republican Banner, of the 13th inst., brings us a full and interesting account of the solemn ceremony of laying the corner stone of the University of the South, on the 10th, which account we condense.
The day was very fine. University Place, the site of the institution, on Cumberland Mountain, was the centre to which a great concourse of people converged. The Sewanee Railway Company had made every preparation for the transportation of passengers, and delegated their agent to take charge of the passengers from Cowan to University Place. The accommodations for the entertainment of visitors was all that, and even more than could have been anticipated. A large number of ladies were among those present.
At 11 o'clock A. M. the procession, consisting of the Board of Trustees of the University, persons specially invited to take part in the ceremonies, clergymen and citizens, was formed, and moved off through the forest four abreast, and on arriving at the site, the visitors and citizens opened ranks, and the bishops and clergymen, clad in white surplices, the architects, choir and band, passed through into the palisaded enclosure, where the corner stone was to be laid, and formed a circle round it. The ladies were then all invited within the enclosure, and the band struck up "Hail Columbia," after which the Rt. Rev. the Bishop (Otey) of Tennessee began the services by giving out the Psalm: "With one consent," &c, which was sung by the choir, to the tune of "Old Hundred." Rt. Rev. the Bishop (Rutledge) of Florida then read appropriate selections from the Holy Scriptures, after which Rt. Rev. the Bishop (Atkinson) of North Carolina delivered the following exhortation:
Christian Brethren, Friends and FellowCitizens--It is decent, and agreeable to the precepts of Holy Scripture, that in all our undertakings, we should beseech Almighty God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift, to direct us with His most gracious favor, and further us with His continual help. Especially, therefore, when we are gathered together to lay the foundation of a house which is to be erected to His honor, and consecrated to the promotion of true religion, virtue and learning among men, let us humbly ask the forgiveness of our sins, and implore his merciful protection and blessings.
Rt. Rev. the Bishop (Cobbs) of Alabama then offered several of the beautiful and comprehensive collects of the Episcopal Church, the 190th{?} Psalm of David was sung; and the
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world may be so peacefully ordered by thy governance that thy church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
These interesting services over, cant{obscured text}ner Seven rows of tables were spread the entire length of the building, and another, one on a raised platform across the hall, at one end, for the bishops, the speakers and the ladies. The dinner was excellent, and there seemed a profusion of everything. Provision was made to seat 500 persons at one time, but only 300 were present, many being entertained at the neighboring cottages. The band was playing during the dinner, and in the intervals between the speeches which followed in the afternoon. When the dinner was finished, the guests still retaining their seats, Bishop Otey arose and said:
I feel peculiar pleasure in introducing to you a distinguished fellow citizen, whose labors in the cause of science have crowned his name with honor throughout the world, and made him, in a measure, the property of nations. The winds of Heaven and the waves of the sea have, by his researches, been made tributary to increase the facilities of trade to every land and on every sea where commerce spreads her sails. I announce to you the name of Commander Mathew Fontaine Maury.
Lieut. Maury addressed the audience briefly, but eloquently, and was greeted with applause as he continued. Speeches were also made by Rev. F. A. P. Barnard, President of the University of Mississippi, who has consecrated his talents and devoted the earnest labors of his whole life to the development of the true principles of education, and by Bishop Smith, of Kentucky, and the Hon. John M. Bright, of Fayetteville.
The visitors and guests were all taken care of for the night by the attentive Committee of Arrangements, and rooms and comfortable couches were assigned to all. And thus (says the Banner) passed off the day, harmoniously and delightfully, and to the entire satisfaction of all interested. The arrangements altogether were admirable, and lasting credit is due to the efficient management for the agreeable manner with which they prepared for, and received the visitors. The Executive Committee spared neither pains nor expense in furnishing supplies for the occasion, and we are happy to be enabled to state that their efforts were crowned with success. Most of the visitors returned to their homes the next morning, delighted with their excursion, and with the beginning of an undertaking, the most important, ever inaugurated in the South, and from which incalculable advantages may
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the 190th{?} Pslam of David was sung; and the Rt. Rev. the Bishop (Elliott) of Georgia, announced the following as being the deposits in the conrer stone:
A copy of the Canonical Scriptures--Old and New Testament; the Book of Common Prayer; a copy of the Constitution of the United States of America; the constitution and canons of the Protestant Episcopal Church, together with proceedings of the last convention of that body; the journals of the Dioceses of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Kentucky and Tennessee, forming the dioceses united in the undertaking; a volume containing documents written in relation to the University; publications of the Church; a copy of the Spirit of Missions; religious newspapers of the church; Pocket Almanac, containing list of all the Bishops and Clergymen of England, Ireland, Scotland and the Continent.
The casket was then sealed and placed in the stone, which is of native Tennessee marble, taken from Franklin county quarry; two feet eight inches in width, four feet in length, and two inches high. The stone was properly adjusted in its place, and the ceremony of laying the corner stone was performed by Rt. Rev. the Bishop (Polk) of Lousiana, who began by saying:
A corner-stone is that which unites the walls of a building, and may symbolize strength and stability--the union of the intellectual and spiritual nature of man--the emblem of Christ--the sure and tried cornerstone--the wisdom of God and the power of God!
Then striking the stone three times with a hammer, he said:
In the name of the Holy and Undivided Trinity! Father! Son! and Holy Ghost! three Persons--one God, Blessed forever. Amen.
I, Leonidas Polk, D. D., Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the diocese of Louisiana, on this 10th day of October, and in the year of Grace, 1860, do lay this cornerstone of an edifice to be here erected as the principal building of the "University of the South"--an institution established by the Protestant Episcopal Church in the dioceses of Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, for the cultivation of true religion, learning, and virtue, that thereby God may be glorified, and the happiness of man be advanced.
Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ; the same yesterday, to-day and forever. God over all, blessed forever, in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins; for there is none other name under Heaven given among men whereby we must saved.
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and from which incalculable advantages may be derived by the Southern people.
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Announcements.
THE CAMPBELL'S AT THE ST. CHARLES.-To-night, in the course of the programme, the "Blacksmith's Jubilee," for the second time; the double polka burlesque, by Daley and Eddy, the "Stranger," again, the "Medley Melange," and a great variety of instrumental and vocal, choral, and terpsichoral, jocose and lugrubrious morceaux.
THE RUMSEY'S AND NEWCOMB'S AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC:--Besides the usual melange of Ethiopian ballads, choruses, pantemimes, dances, &c., this laughter making troupe will give the laughable sketch, the "French Master and Pupil," as performed only by Rosati and Hernandez, the "Poor Gentleman," by Rumsey and Lehr, and a new "Walk around," the best bill of the season.
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The attention of our readers {illegible}ed to Messrs. Montgomery & Smit{illegible}fine horses, which take place {illegible} at 12 o'clock, at the Tattersall's {illegible} Gravier. street. This stock has ju{illegible} from the West, in splendid condit{illegible} comprises some fine carriage horses, well matche, and one buggy and saddle horse, very fast. See advertisement.
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The attention of the trade is called to the sale at auction, by Bernard Turpin, of French Brandies, Wines, Havana Cigars, &c., which takes place this day, at 10 1/2 o'clock, at the store of Mr. S. Plassan, Nos. 38 and 40, Old Levee street. See catalogues.
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THE CITY.
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THE HOMICIDE ON EUTERPE STREET.-Coroner Beach held an inquest, yesterday, on the body of J. F. Wilson. The post mortem examination by Dr. Berthelot showed that the deceased had received one incised wound in the side of the neck, severing the external carotid, and sufficient in itself to cause death; a gunshot wound in the back, one inch and a half to the left of the spine, passing obliquely to the left and lodging in the muscles--this wound was not fatal--twelve other incised wounds were found in the back, four incised wounds in the front part of the body, two penetrating the right lung, one penetrating the lower lobe of the left lung, also sufficient to have produced death.
There wer so many wounds that it was difficult to find how many besides those mentioned were fatal.
The following evidence was given at the inquest:
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through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins; for there is none other name under Heaven given among men whereby we must saved.
The choir then chaunted the "Benedicite," with instrumental accompaniment, after which the audience, which was estimated at between 4000 to 5000 persons, moved in procession to the oration hall, which was in a large frame building, with seats for 3000 persons, and a platform erected at one end; upon which were seated the Bishops and Trustees of the University, with Hon. John S. Preston, of S. C., Lieut. M. F. Maury, and other speakers. The seats immediately in front of the platform were occupied by the ladies. When the audience were seated, Bishop Otey introduced to the audience Col. Preston, who came forward and delivered an eloquent and appropriate address, of which the journal we are indebted to for this account does not present even the briefest outline. But of course it will soon be given to the public, in connection with the other proceedings of this interesting day.
The choir and congregation then joined in the good old chant, "Gloria in Excelsis," and Bishop Green offered the closing prayer, mostly composed of the collects, but somewhat altered, for adaptation to the occasion, and concluding with these, so admirably fitted to the times in which we are living:
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New Orleans.