Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25
NEW YORK, TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 25, 1887

Of himself John A. Dix, Esquire and John Van
Buren,, Esquire read the report the examination OF
French compositions
To show the sentiments Of Governor Marcy on this
subject, we give the following extract from the Re
port
"Thc committee TO which was assigned the duty Of
determining the relative proficiency of the several stu
dents in the French language, report;
That the examination has reflected great credit upon
the students and their instructor The committee do
not deem necessary enlarge upon the importance of
acquiring knowledge ofhe French language. It's al
universal use in conversation between citizens OF
different countries, the very large portion of best
scientific treatises written in this language and the
French works OF ina inaen and fancy the beau
ties OF which be but nperiecty appreciated through
the medium Of translation, all combine TO render the
acquisition Of not merely accomplishment but an
essential part of good education. Entertaining this
view Of the subject the committee pleased TO find
prominent place assigned this branch Of instruction in
this academy, and the duty of teaching it to one every
way competent 10 the task.
The general report Of the trustees then read,
and premiums awardedto a large number Of each de-
partment.
The ceremony of distributing the prizes and premi-
ums was Of the highest interest. A circumstance
which increased his was. that no one knew to whom
the prizes belonged The titles Of the compositions
read, and their authors blushing with pleasure
and excitement, came forward and claimed them Could
any thing be managed more admirably
The distribution of the premiums was succeeded by
Of the interesting and affecting of the dute,
incident the occasion-the of comforting the d-
plomas upon the young ladies' who, having completed
the prescribed course of study in the academy were
entitled receive its highest honors. The following
young ladies received the honors Of graduation but
what the degrees were, have been unable learn
They cannot be bachelors of arts masters nor doc
mi he IF he
enccs, Bellies Lenres and polite accomplishments would
perhaps be good any Whatever titles the diplo
confer they received by the following young
ladies, whose names take great pleasure in record
ing. They Misses Sarah i. Brown Elizabeth
Stafford, Della A. Onsed, Sarah T.. Rider Isabella
Strong, Mary b. Douglas. Elizabeth Knapp, Laura 5.
Smith, Louisa Parker. Margaret Billions Elizabeth
Wendell, Sarah Winnie, Elizabeth Steele, Annette w.
Fisk, Sophia Childs, Margaret Wands Lydia Bradt,
Ann M. Paul, Elizabeth Stewart
After the conclusion of this ceremony the President
after brief address, characterised by great decacy
of manner and depth of feeling babe thein fo- himself
and in behalf of the trustees aiectionate Farewell
As the word farewell pronounced the voices of
the assembled pupils, standing and occupying the en-
tire centre pews of the church. broke forth in the follow
ing Hymn written for the occasion by graduate of the
last year:
Farewell oh sisters we must wake
The song of parting here
The bond Of union we must break,
Then fare ye we'll
Yeleave Us, and the happy days
Which we have spent are DER;
Yon ,., voices ices, With a., cur , song Of praise
Then fare ye we'll
o. may Religions holy light.
Around YOUR steps be shed,
May God direct those steps Alright
Whatever path ye tread
Then fare well
o. may they lead TO that bright shore,
Where breathes sad farewell,
That bat we united may once ,s. more
Farewell, Farewell
The President pronounced the Bencdiction aud con
cluded the exercises OF the day.
The whole affair of singular interest, and
which take great pleasure in laying before our
readers, and especially those who take particular in
teres in institutions Of this character.
II has been conceded, BY European travellers tina
female schools in America superior to any in the
world They have nothing in England compare with
those Of Albany. Troy, Northampton, and hundred
others aud there's greater evidence Of the pro
gross orc6uemcni in the western world than the exist
cncc aud patronage Of such institutions We every
day feeling the effects them and shall feel them
and more The wide and fertile West will experience
their benefts-unborn generations will acknowledge
their utility.
In civilizing and enlightening the world, we begin
RICH, in educating women With them nothing is lost
nothing IL thrown away. The mother forms the mind OF
the child and thus after arriving certain pitch ofrc
fnemeni, the world will 60 improving. until the hu
man returns to it, primitive glory and happiness
Today the Annual Commencement of the New York
University takes place Of which may be
pccted.
a broadway Incident.
The lhilc about describe Is no nc.
ton. and far good be lost through any feeling
Of decacy, falsely called. part We have as
little regard for the opinion of fools including in that
term very considerable portion Of the human race, a.
any reasonable man have, any philosopher must
but We put il to the candor &C any genteman-mind.