The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-21
The Cniyersity OF New Yos k-The Conn

The University OF New Yss k-The Conn
mcncement ExeroE ,es.
The annual exercises connects with the New
York University commenced yea terday morning,
at Dr. SINNERS church, in Mercer street.
That beautiful specimen Of al chitecture, the
church in which DR. Skinner offcia, es was filed to
OVERLOOKING. A majority Of the audience were
Young and beautiful women the friends and rela
tives, we presume, of the Students Rarely have
we seen so much beauty and love Gness compressed
in so small space.
A procession was formed at 10 o'cc ck at the Uni
ver-,y consisting Of the under gradual Is, the several
masters of arts the medical faculty, the clergy, the
Mayor and corporation, the various pupils of the
grammar schools, and various other d'u,i gushed
characters.
When the procession arrived at the church, the
exercises of the day were commenced by the TIE
Deum. The Chancellor of the University, Mr..
Freliagmysen, then delivered short, but beaut-
full prayer, after which the exercises commenced
Mr. Hugh Smith Carpenter, of New Utrecht, Long
Island, delivered the latin salutatory (which was per-
haps one of the best compositions of the day. The
matter in fact, was much better then the manner !;
but this Mr. Carpenter will get over in time
MIR William Henry Spencer, of Mount Morris,
was most excellent and was mucl, applauded
Mr. Alexander r amsay Thompson, of New York,
gave an essay on the Pilgrims of Manhattan; this
was well delivered, and beautifully composed and
elected much APPRECIATION particularly from the le-
male portion of the audience.
The Spirit of PhilaIlhropy' bv Mr.. Nathaniel
Hudson of Southold, Long island was well written
but not well delivered; still it was loudly appauded
h., or, boz ..
city, on the Intellectual equality of the sexes, was
one of the most ingenious pieces of composition we
have heard from young man in long time
And moreover, it was most admirably delivered and
loudly applauded. Itappeared that the Medical Fa-
Guilty did not cordially approve of it, for before it
was concluded, there were few of them left
The next piece, f" Have the Brutes Reason" was
by Edwin Smith of this city. twas very ingenious
in the abstract but still twas not properly dove-a-
ed. Mr. s., however, deserves great credit for his
exertions.
The essay by Mr. Reuben Smith Goodman of
Brooklyn, the Martial Spirit hostile to Science"
wasnot well constructed; it was delivered in fault
less style, but the subject did not seem to be fully
comprehended by the young essayist. Upon the
whole, however, 1t was very creditable perform
ance.
good piece of defamation the Elements of Pa
trotism but unfortunately he WAS not heard half
over the church. 1t is bad place to hear in.
Mr. Robert Ogden Doremus, of this city, then de.
livered very ingenious essay the Literature OF
the Saracens. This was well delivered and well
received, particularly by the ladies.
An essay on Popular Sycophancy by Samuel Oak.
ley vanderpoel, of Undertook, ought to have been
heard by Mr.. Van Buren,, Edward Curtis, and Aaron
vanderpoel. 1t was a delicious piece of sarcasm
and most admirably told.
The last piece before the vaedictory was deliver
eddy George Henry Moore, of this city. 1t related
to the civilization of antiquity, and evinced grea,
deal of research and talent. The friends of Mr.
Moore have reason TO proud of his efforts
The vaedictory was delivered by George Hen.
dric Houghton of this city. 1t was well delivered
but it was too sectarian; still was avery creditable
performance.
Just before the valedctory the Chancellor con-
ferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts on the follow
ing candidates =
Frederick Gorham Clark Revilo J. Cone John Crom.
well, Robert Ogden Dorennus Hslsey Dunuing, Albert
Gilbert Reuben Smith Goodman, George Hendric Hough
ton, Nathaniel Hudson, George Henry Moore. Winthrop
Henry Phelps, Samuel Sanford Potter, William P Rich
ardson Charles Edward smedes, Edwin Smith, William
Henry Spencer, Marcus Lorenzo TAFT Alexander Ramsay
Thompson, Samuel Oakley vanderpoel.
The whole affair went of with great eclat
Among the loveliest of those present we noticed
Miss M, one of the sweetest singers the Rut-
gers Institute boast of Her sister, dressed in
black, was by her side. Miss r, was much
admired and her neat dress also. Miss l.
drew many eyes to the pew in which she sat; SO did
Miss B. The beautiful Miss s. die
much to distract the attention of the students We
could name others, but amid SO much loveliness and
talent it would be invidous to particulanze.
The music was far inferior TO that at the Rut
gers Institute, under the management of Mr.. Ives
Still, taken altogether, we know not when we have
been pleased with the commencement exercises
of any institution. 1t reflected great credit on all
concerned.
The WATERING PLACEs.-Thesc places of ecrea-
ton filling up fast the weather gets warm
Saratoga is beginning to show strong signs of life
and gaiety. Rockaway gives her first ball to-mor
evening at the Pavilion New Brighton WI
have not heard from. Stoning,on is said to be a
capital place for a cool sea breeze Blake keeps
first rate hotel there. Cape May has six hundred
visitors and their first bal.has come off,
MINERAL SPRINGS OF VIRGINIA Wiley g. Putnam.
This is a very valuable little work, and beautiful
ly printed. 1t contains a map of the route from
Richmond and Baltimore to and from all the springs
and principal places, view of the red sulphur, the
uses of the waters and the diseases to which they
are applicable 1t is very useful work for travel
lers and invalids.
"GANGING Book AGlN."-NIany of the emigrants
are returning TO Europe, after having been here
year. No man can expect TO make fair start in
this country in less than tcnyears. We were TWEEN
ty years in the United States before we got start
Every man must bide his time.
Joy AT PoRTo r Ico We learn from Capt Hatch
of the Mary Averill, from Guyana, sailed July g.
that just before he left abundant rains fell on the
South side of the island, after long continuance Of