The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-14


DAY, July IL Yesterday was the annual COM
mencemeni OF this youthful but highly promising in
stutl0n entering upon the third year OF Its ex-
| istence. The proceedings were announced to COM
| mence at two O'Clock PM, and an extra train OF
cars to start at half-past twelve o'clock To make
assurance doubly sure, we concluded to take the
halfpast ii o'clock train, which we did, but under
no small disadvantage from the great crowd OF
ladies and gentlemen who were anxious to be pre-
sent at the commencement. The weather was ex-
ceedingly pleasant, otherwise it would have been
most oppressive to the throng on board of the cars
The excursion was rendered the more difficult on
account OF the exchange OF cars necessary at the
place where the bridge was recently burnt down.
However, with some inconvenience, all sue
ceeded at last IN arriving at FOrdham; and a
short walk from the terminus of the railroad
brought US to the romantic and beautiful ground up
on which the College is built The College grounds
were formerly the private property of gentleman
whose name is well known to the public, and are
surrounded and interspersed with variety Of noble
forest trees-the elm, the sycamore the willow, the
locust, and the cedar beautiful lawn in front of
the College is spread out upon gentle ACTIVITY
and on this occasion was rendered peculiarly attrac
tive by the newly mown grass, which filled the air
with its sweet scented perfumes.
Very nearly in the centre of the grounds was
erected large and magnificent tent, beneath
which stage was erected, and ample seats prepar-
ed for the accommodation of teachers, pupils and
spectators The main pillar or pole upon which the
tent rested was very gracefully entwined with
Hemlock and Roses,
And sweet smelling posies,
the work, we presume, OF the students hands.
The buildings Of the institution are atpresent few
1t is a Catholic College, and was founded, as we
understand, by Bishop Hughes, who is now upon
visit across the Atlantic. Under his fostering care
1t may be expected at distant day to take high
rank among other similar institutions. The Rev.
Mr. Harley is the present President of the College,
which now numbers about sixty students
We found, on our arrival upon the ground, large
assemblage of ladies and gentlemen, and many of
the young ladies with charms and attractions of no
ordinary character, as may readily be supposed,
when we add that they were mostly all daughters OF
the "green isle,' And these charms were hes hit.
ened In no small degree, by the rural scenery amid
which they were displayed. The Brass Band from
New York was early upon the ground, and their
performances abundanty justified the praises which
they are accustomed to receive.
At two o'clock the students and professors march
ed down to the tent and took the seats provided for
them. We noticed upon the platform the Rev.
Doctor Power, who presided upon the occasion,
the Rev. DR.. Pise, and the Rev. DR.. Varella. The
Rev. Mr.. O'Neill, the Procurator of the College,
made himself peculiarly agreeable, and provided for
the accommodation of all present with great &C.
tivity and politeness.
We now come to the regular exercises of the
day, which consisted mainly OF speeches, poems,
and other original pieces in Latin, Greek, French,
Spanish, and other languages, and also in the dis
lribution of very large number of premiums, con-
sistng chiefly of books.
The performances contained many illusions to
Ireland, andher present efforts upon the repeal ques-
ton, which in every case brought down the APP
plause of the audience. The following copy of the
PROGRAMME.
Music. Grand March. ......... .Estranera
Fall If Poland an original speech, by Henry Doyer N.Y.
Sacred Ode, in Greek, original by Edward Murray,
Music. ......... from the Opera Of Torqusta Tasso
DnrRIsuTIoS OF PREMIUMS.
Music. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Waltz
=" :. ......... .Cavatna. .......... Semiramis
''' ~ $50 willismD. Morange, Albany
Music ......................f from Julieta & Romeo
Riego, an original speech in Spanish, by,
Music ..e Riego,s March
NUM-. March. .... The Laurels of Riego
Distribution CONTINUED.
MUSIC ''IhGugns Of Home
Landing Of Columbus, an original Poem, by John
Nj. o'Hara, Brooklyn, NY.
h 6ns.U Wna
Poetry and the Poet, an original French Poem, by
Felix Kennedy, N. Y.
MUSIC Marseiiies Hymn
n,.r.,.rr,os co,-,,,,n
Music Waltz
-. 49,. .:......... .:Polonaise
s .. SSs,rey Q, poup,ion, an oIigina,
Music. from the Opera Of Moses in Egypt
Wnsc arc an original foem Dy. koo. Hogan N. \.
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Music. .Cracovienne
!" ........... Aria
iPnagenia, an original Latin Poem, by john Tur- .