New-York daily tribune., 1842-08-07
T HE r RI b Il NE.
commencement ut the University of Ver-
mont-The Late Dr. Marsh, &c.
CorreSre,njence nj ths Tribnpe

mont-The iafe DIR. Marsh, &c.
Correspondence OF the Tribune.
BURLINGTON, W., Aug. 4, 1912.
The annual Commencement of the University
at this place was celebrated on Wednesday the
Sd inst. The exercises were, as they have uni
formly been since have been in the habit of at
tending them, highly interesting and indicative OF
msre thorough culture and more thoughtful prepa-
ration than are ususlly cynced by College per-
formances. The Society Of Religious Inquiry, al
It's annual celebration on Monday evening, was adj
dressed by Prof BRowS, of Dartmouth College.
The chief purpose of his discourse was to show
that the Christian Religion is not only recon-
mended TO man by Revelation but that its truth
and necessity arc demonstrated by Philosophy,
and its requirements sanctioned by the highest
Prudence 1t was marked by clearncss and me-
thod, and by style Of exceeding grace and
beauty. On Tuesday afternoon, Mr.. CALVIN
PEAsE delivered an Grafton before the united Lit
erary Societies Of the University His chief aim
was to examine the character and tendencies Of
the popular Science and Literature Of the day, and
especially Of the Lectures which have been so
fashionable during the past winter. In them
se,yes, he considered them of little worth; but he
was inclined to regard them as full of promise, for
he tEsusht them indicative of a deep want in So
cietv which is beginning to be felt, and which
will, in the near future be fully satisfied
The Grafton was evidently the careful labor of
able, tasteful and Pains-t taking mind. 1t was
quite long and full in It's discussion of the general
features of the subject chosen. 1t abounded in
passages of great beauty, and though its style was
occasionally obscure and marked, somewhat too
much for the general taste, by what are rather in
definitely styled Caryleisms, it was received
as well worthy to take its place in the series of
excellent Literary Orations which, from year to
wear, have been delivered before these Societies.
The Exhibition Of the Junior Class held on
Tuesday evening, and on Wednesday occurred the
exercises Of the Graduating Class-which was
smaer than usual, numbering only sixteen. Ora
tions were delivered by two candidates for the
Masters degree-Mr. JAMES FORSYTH, of Reese
vilie N. Y. and Z. L. DANA, Esq. of Boston. The
first urged the duty of American students to take
part in the active duties of liie making the studies
OF the closet subordinate to these and rather incl
dents, than the main bssiness, Of life. The latter
was decidedlyin in maintenance of the opposite opR
ion and embraced argument against the popu-
lar proposition, that nothing great in Literature
can at present be rishtfully demanded of America
by reason of her national youth. Both were among
the ablest productions OF their class l have ever
heard No honorary degrees were conferred.
AT the regular meeting of the Alumni Of the
University, it was resolved to erect monument to
the memory of the late DR.. JAMES MARSH.
committee of seven was appointed, Hon. TIMOTHY
FoLLEr, Judge CoLLAMER Rev. Messrs. BLISS,
FLEMING and others do not recolcct, being mem-
bers, To carry tho measure into execution. A
eulogy is likewise TO be pronounced before the
Alumni at their next annual meeting. The follow
ing resolutions, reported by Mr. FL. j. RAYMOND,
of New-York from committee appointed for that
purpose, the other members being GEORGE *.
pLArr of Rurlingto., and A. o. ALDls, Esq, of
ST. Abans, were unanimously adopted
Resolved That in the death OF the late Professor MARSH
we aeplore the loss to his persona friends OF whose
benevolence whose gcneness and bengny oi snirt
aud the depth and purity of whose affection bound him
Gnsey aer hearts and gave po!onnder anguish 10 The
event OF his early and lamented decease.
Resolved, q That by this event the University oil Vermont
has losta most ardent and efficient friend great portion
OF whose life devoted to the promotion OF her welfare
and untring and lofty labors she indebted for
Resolred 8 That the Spiritual Philosophy which his
life weddedhas lost in the dsathot Dr. MARSH an adyo
cate of great and extending powerwo vindcated hy the
sublime simplicity OF his lite the great principles oil hes
jn which he taught and who enforced them thus 70 me
pnds all who listened 10 his instructions not less by Tue
majesty and werh OF his personal example than by lhs per-
sSasive eloluepceof his words ,c,u;
Resolpsd That ta the associated Alumni OF te y nj
vers,y of Vermont death is like that OF an aecuonate
father While favored by his personal presence we listened
his teachings with reverence and love- we henelu M ,s
lai
from on High; and that hsspiit only rule US irGh
us the reucnhranceo ot both shall ne 10 our hea' '1e
fountain OF unwarerlnS strength ana o, GleS 81 @ ,,as,
Resstvsd That will forever cherish IN our 'h,ies' %
souls with sacred care memory OF his name and deep
gratitude for his Instructions aud example ana ,iat III a
the walks of e-aS wide the sphere OF our laooS nhy
he spread the haliowed influence OF these grea
r,incples Of Duty and o Truth which from ms
lips, and from all the language OF his lie
Resolsed g. That Will cheertuy and unitediy cooper
ate with the Committee have appointed 10 carry mo
execution such plan as they may deyse Tor gvlng SOM
manent and prominent form TO the reVefeniia rtSau
which we hold the memory and The character o our a's
helo.ed Professor.
The philosophical manuscripts Of the lamcnted
Professor am sorry 10 say, have been found less
complete than i, hoped they would be- de
has left. however, many sermons of great worth
aud hi. correspondence which was vety extensive
is of uneoualled value. Prof roRREY, who has
charge OF all his papers is preparing them Tor pub
Eca,ion with all the haste compatible with the re-
ouisi,e care. Under his direction. | am confident,
the work will be of more value TO students and
thoughtful minds than any other OF similar cha-
racter ever issued in this county.
Yours, &c. n
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