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honored on account of bis Christian virtues. Judge Wile}’ W. Mason was born and raised in Putnam county, where he resided till he removed to Alaba ma. He was a stirring member of the Demosthenian Society. He was twice married; his first wife being Miss Martha Cunningham, of Greene county, Ga. Ilis second wife was an Alabama lady. He was a delegate from Putnam county, to the great Antis Tariff Convention which met in Milledgevilie, in 1832. Ho moved to Alabama after his first marriage, and there soon earned for himself an en viable name, having been honored with the ermine of the Supreme Court (for many years) ; he also was State Chancellor—which office he fill ed with great credit to himself, up to his death last year. J C. Patterson, a member of the Phi Kappa Society, while in College, was a very fine scholar. From 1823 to 1825, he was a tutor in his Alma Mater, after which he entered the Presbyterian ministry. Turner H. Trippe hailed from old Putnam. He bore off the Valedicto ry, at the same time standing well in the Demosthonian Society. Twice was he Solicitor General in the Wes tern Circuit About 1835, he moved into the Cherokee Circuit, where he was Judge of ‘the Supeiior Court for several years. There he lived until within the last two years, when he died. J. P. Waddeli, son of Ilev. Dr. Mo scs Waddell, was born in Columbia county, January 4th, 1801. When sixteen or seventeen years old, he taught school for somo time, after which ho went to Princeton, whore he pursued his studies for two years, 1818 and ’l9 ; after which he came to Franklin College, entering the Ju nior class. He soon connected him self with the Phi Kappa Society, and was one of her prominent members. He, with George Young, was elected orator lor the Commencement of 1821,'as there were not enough Se niors to make the public day interes ting. In 1822, he graduated with the Salutatory, or in other words, shared the honor with Trippe —for then, no discrimination was made between salutatory and valedictory. The day alter his graduation, he was elected tutor, which position he held two years. Soon after graduation, ho married Miss Frances W. Hull, who is still living in Athens with her son, Prof W. H. Waddell. After giving up the position of tutor, he moved to Wiilington, S O, and there taught •the school formerly his father’s, three years, at the expiration of which tune he was elected Hector of Rich mond Academy, in Richmond coun ty, Georgia. This position he filled seven years, after which he returned to Wiliington, and taught a large school till the latter part of 183d, when ho was elected Professor of An eient Languages in the University. This position he held uninterrupted ly for twenty years; then turning his back upon the University, he tra THE GEORGIA COLLEGIAN. veiled westward In Montgomery, Ala., he taught school three years; after which he secured a place in the Executive office, holding it three years. These three years were the only years of rest from tho arduous duties of schools and colleges, that he had enjoyed since he was sixteen years old. His whole life was one incessant labor in bebalf of literary pursuits; and even in advanced life, the desire to labor in its cause was paramount to all others. So leaving Montgomery, ho returned to Athens, and here taught a small class up to a few weeks before his death. On May 29th, 1867, ho bid farewell to earth and earth’s cares, feeling that though his life was one of toil, yet he was compensated in the conscious ness that he had done much for the youth of Georgia, that would live af ter him. Benjamin F. Ward, a member of the Demosthenian Society, came to College from Jasper county, but is now farming in Butts, where be lives in comfort, with a loving family around him. Lucius L. Wittich, was born and raised in Morgan county. After gra duation, be was admitted to the bar in Madison, where he continued to reside. He was tho first President of Madison Female College. He died in Madison, while still a young man; one who was held in the highest es nutation, and who possessed the ve ry finest talents. Base Ball. The members of the University Nine have challenged the Gate City B ,B. C., of Atlanta, for a match game, to take place on Saturday, during the approaching Fair. The following gentlemen selected from tho College at large, compose the “ University Nine”:—Messrs Bell. W. A.; Brown, W. R ; Collier, II L. ; Dessau, W.; Glenn, H. C.; Murphey, A. A.; Niles, A.; Phini zy, L ; Walker, W. B. Charles Dickens’ Counsel to Stu dents. In a recent speech at Birmingham. Mr. Dickens said : “To the students generally I have had in my mind, first, to commend the short motto in two words : Courage —Persevere. This is motto of a friend and worker. Not because the eyes of Europe are upon them, for I don’t in tho least believe it; nor because the eyen of even England aro upon them, for I don’t in tho least believe it; not be cause their doings will be proclaimed with blast of trumpet at street-cor tiers, for no such musical performance will take place; nor because self improvement is at all certain to lead to worldly success; but simply be cause it is good and right of itself, and because being so, it does as suredly bring with it its own re sources and its own rewards. 1 would farther commend to them a very wise and witty piece of advice on the conduct of the understanding, Iby Rev. Sydney Smith—wisest and wittiest of the friends 1 have lost.— He says : “ There is a piece of fop pery which is to be cautiously guarded against—the foppery of universality, of knowing ail science, and excelling in all arts, chemistry, mathematics, algebra, dancing, his tory, reasoning, riding, fencing, Low Dutch, High Dutch, and natural phil oaojfhy. In short, the modern pre cept of education very often is, ‘Take the Admirable Crichton for your model; 1 would have you ignorant of nothing.’ ‘Now,’ said be, ‘my advice, on the contrary, is to have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order that you may avoid the calamity of being ig norant of everything “ To this I would superadd a little trrfth, which holds equally good of my own life, and the life of every eminent man I have ever known.— The only serviceable, safe, certain, remunerative, attainable quality in evpry study and every purpose, is the quality of attention. My own invert tioin or imagination, such as it is. J can most truthfully assure you, would never have served mo as it has, but f'orthe habit of common place, hum ble, patient, daily, laboring, drudg ing, attention. Genius, vivacity, quickness of penetration, brilliancy in association of ideas, will not be commanded ; but attention, after due term ofsubmissive service, will. Like certain plants, which to the poorest peasant may grow in the poorest soil, it can be cultivated by any one, and it is certain, in its own goo < season, to bring forth flowers and fruit.”— People's Journal. GEN. LEE IS DEAD! Thursday’s dispatches make this sad announcement. Another great and good man has gone to sleep with his fathers. A people’s idol has been cut down by the “ Reaper, whose name is Death.” The great head of the family has been torn from hearts that honored and revered him, and tho united wail of a hation rises up to heaven after the spirit of the mighty departed. No more will the pure soul of the patriot brood over a “ Lost Cause.” The heavy burden that has weighed him down so long, has at last crush ed tho life chords, and his weary, yearning heart has hurst from its barriers and gone home to its God Far away from this sorrowing earth his long imprisoned spirit has joined the thronging multitude which no mart can number, around the throne; and the shouts of the gallant dead of the South, mingled with tbeacclama lions of all the blest, have welcomed him home to be the Robert E Lee of the skies. Farewell, tbuu Great Star of a bright constella tion Os Heroes whose glory can never depart; Thy fame hath no limit in kindred or nation, Thy name is enshrined in each patriot’s heart. ... During this week we have receiv ed several very fine articles which will appear in future issues. Our paper goes to press on Friday, and we must ask our friends to send in their con tributions at least one week before. BARBERS & HAIR-DRESSERS. WE will be lound up-stairs, over No. 8, Broad-street, ever ready and competent to do work in the VERY BEST STYLE, and at reasonable prices. Gentlemen, give us a trial! CHARLES HILL. Oct 15 EUGENE BRYDYE. GREAT ATTRACTION! NO MORE HIGH PRICES!! Money Saved, and a Better Article! COME ONE, COME ALL!! TO S. K ALVAR INSKY’S Cigar Manufac turing Establishment, and you will be suit ed to your taste in the Best Havana Cigars, manufactuied by himself. A good supply of the best SMOKING and CHEWING TOBAC CO, constantly on hand. The finest PIPES, CIGAR-HOLDERS, and various other articles belonging to a Cigar Es tablishment, can be found at his manufactory at the lowest prices. Give him a call, and you will not regret it. S. KALVARINSKY, Ocl Next to Book Store, Col. Avenue. XENV STORE, Broad st., 2d door below Jackson street, ATHENS, GA. BOOTS, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Gents’ Furnishing Goods, Shoe Findings, Um brellas, Trunks, Travelling Satchels, &c. Ocl E. A. WILLIAMS & BRO. 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