The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-02

the countryswhlch offered such inducements TO gain
knowledge OF the language. Under the OF
Prot NJ II had gained an enviabIe reputation
Then succeeded the distribution of medals and
premiums Ii was gratifying 10 witness the eager
ness and delight of the smaller children on receiv-
ing theirs, and drew smile from all. Honors were
conferred upon the graduates Formal diplomas
were given the French graduates, who were capa.
bic OF reading and teaching the French language
The president then bestowed upon the graduates
their diplomas and addressed them IN very feel
ing manner Sobs escaped from some, on parting
from those with whom they had associated for SO
long period. We all thought II his happies effort
He was affected also, and poor Mr.. Z. could mol
conceal his anguish. AT the moment OF bidding
them farewell, the whole school arose and sang me
following vaedlctory hymn, composed by Miss
R-n Of New York. The two last lines OF each
verse was sung by the graduates alone, and the
sweet tones OF their voices arose. trembling and re-
verberating from the lofty ceiling OF the building
Every one leaned instinctivey forward to catch the
echo:-
Sisters 10 the hour of parting
With resstless haste draws near;
From the bosom signs starting,
From the eye affections tear;
Sisters must we widely sever
Far in other homes TO dwell
Yes we go where duty calls us,
Take our last, our sad farewell.
Sisters oft the gushing river,
Parted flows along the plain,
But its waters meet forever
WheI they mingle with the main
Thus may we in yon bright region,
Ever in communion dwell,
Where we never more shall utter
Parting words or sad farewell.
Sisters, may the priceless precepts
Taught us by the lips we love,
Be unto your wandering footsteps
Like the guiding star above.
Sisters may the Holy Spirit, 4
Ever with you freely dwell
And upon you shed its blessings
Teachers, sisters, all farewell
Farewell, farewell.
The professor of mathematics, Mr.. f. N Id,
was highly compmented for his unwearied atten-
ton to his pupils, and the skill displayed by them
The two last problems given the three young ladies
would have puzzled any one. Ii would REQUIRE
great devotion to the study TO surpass them Fifty
sums, taken from works they had never seen, were
given, to test their powers. Two young ladies sov.
ed every one, and one fortynine ;even that was
not an error, she not having finished II entirely.
This examination cannot fail of convincing every
one that there is no institution In the country equal
TO ours, without an exception
The iairest and most admired of the graduates
was Miss K-g, of -, with her auburn hair and
beautiful face, So modest and unassumng. She
shons forth the loveiest among the lovely. Miss
G-r, Try, R-n Ms, and a host of
others too numerous to mention" The Misses
CT, of s. Island, have been much noticed
here l hope it will not turn their heads One of
them is to return again; it isnot overwhelming TO
part from them. They are like
1.-TWO lovely berries moulded on one stem
So with two seeming bodies, but one heart.n
The Albany Republican Artillery, Capt Strain,
togetherw with Major Strain and staff intend making
excursion to Boston on the I'D inst. They will
be received by the military companies there and be
the guests of the Light Guards during their stay,
which will be about four days. Albany will show
the Yenkees'' what they can do when they please
They have high name for skill and knowledge of
their professional duties we expect much from
them Returning, they willpass through n York,
so let your troops be on hand to give them a recep-
ton. We know how your soldiers can act when
they move in any undertaking, and hope to hear of
unprecedented review on the occasion.
alluded to the Coldstream Guards the other day
1t seems now to have been applied to the Burgesses
Bobby W wished that the next time the Corps
went any where they would bring away with them
better reputation than they did from Philadelphia.
There they had the honor of being called the hard
est drinkers alive. At special meeting of the COM
pany, Geo. H-y in the chair, it was resolved that
the wish of Robert should be carried into effect land
hereafter pure water should be their only beverage.
Ii is the gratifying to him. as it was carriedby
a unanimous voice. Should they abide by such
decision, the title of Coldstream Guards. though it
is the title of the Queens own" regiment, will be
very appropos. They will go to Saratoga this sum-
mer, and astonish the natives there.
will not trespass any more upon your good ma
ture. There are many topics to touch upon-the
moyas from office of wings, and locofocos taking
their places, &c.
Yours, truly, Ky.