works. To its claims he sacrificed every conflicting passion and propensity of early youth, and it became the easy habit of his manhood and old age.

It has been supposed by some, that the dignity of manner, sometimes approaching to sternness, which characterized Dr. Caldwell's intercourse with the students of the University, was the result of a corresponding sternness of temper. This injurious thought might be easily repelled by the testimony of those who were admitted to the high privilege of social companionship with him, and who could bear witness to the kind and courteous, though still dignified demeanor, which marked all his intercourse with them. Circumstances, easily understood, imparted to his manner, when brought into contact with those under his charge, a certain degree of reserve; which, however, was greatly misunderstood, if regarded as indicating a want of sympathy with their youthful feelings, or a wish to repel them from communion with him. The brief glance which we have taken at the early condition of our College, and its tempestuous elements, which then.needed a master-spirit to subdue and control them, reveals to us the necessity there was for that authoritative dignity and decision of character, which, after that period, so eminently distinguished Dr. Caldwell. In obedience to the law which was the rule of his life-the fitting himself to fulfill, in the best possible manner, the duties of the station in which Providence had placed him-he moulded his temper and deportment to the demands of his peculiar situation; and, if in more quiet times he did not entirely recede from the manner which circumstances had forced upon him, something must be forgiven to the inflexibility of habits acquired upon principle, and continued from necessity through many successive years. But who are they who have brought this charge of sternness against his memory? Those who judge hastily and superficially, not those who had the best opportunities of knowing him They who were brought into the closest contact with him, say that, though hardened vice was ever frowned upon with severity, yet, when ingenuous and honorable contrition was excited, his brow was the first to relax, and his tongue the first to drop the balm of kindness and encouragement.

In his general intercourse, Dr. Caldwell was accessible and courteous, and though in his usual habits, much devoted to study, he relished, in a very high degree, the pleasures of intellectual society. In the various domestic relations of life, he exhibited the kindest and gentlest traits of character; and, with a heart and hand open as the day to melting charity, he was the beloved benefactor of the whole circle in which he moved.

We have endeavored to trace, though with a feeble hand, the incidents of a life so dear to us all, and to unfold some of the traits of that character which has been so long our pride and admiration.

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DELIVERED BEFORE THE TWO

LITERARY SOCIETIES

OF THE

University of North Carolina,

JUNE 6TH, 1860,

BY JOHN POOL, ESQ.

Published By Order of the Philanthropic Society.

CHAPEL HILL:
JOHN B. NEATHERY, PRINTER.

CORRESPONDENCE.

JOHN POOL, Esq.,

PHILANTHROPIC HALL,
CHAPEL HILL, July 31, 1860.

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Dear Sir:-The undersigned have the honor, in behalf of the Philanthropic Society, to express the great pleasure and sincere thanks of that body for your interesting and appropriate address delivered before the two Societies on the day preceding the last annual Commencement, and to request a copy for publication.

The Committee beg leave to tender you their personal thanks, and add their solicitations to those of the body they represent.

Very respectfully, your obd't serv'ts,

JOEL P. WALKER,

JOHN M. LAND,

COMMITTEE.

F. J. HAYWOOD, Jr.

ELIZABETH CITY, August 11, 1860.

GENTLEMEN:- -Absence from home has prevented an earlier answer to yours of the 31st of July.

The preparation of the address was interrupted by the labors and excitement of the political canvass just ended, and I am fully sensible of its many defects and want of critical care. But, as is customary, I shall place a copy of it at your disposal.

Allow me to return you my thanks for your expressions of approbation and kindness.

Yours truly,

JOHN POOL.

Messrs. J. P. WALKER, J. M. LAND, F. J. HAYWOOD, Committee.