The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-08

ter of Arts
Masters Of Arts
Members of the Pethologian and Philolexian
Societies
of the General Theological Seminary of the
Episcopal Church.
Principals Of Public schools and Academies.
Teachers Of the Grammar School Of Columbia College.
Graduates Of other Colleges.
Faculty Of Arts Of the College
The President
Trustees Of the College.
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Members oft State Legislature.
Mayors of the Cities Of New York and Brooklyn.
Foreign Ministers and Consuls.
Strangers Of Distinction
Judges of the United States, State and City Courts
Members Of ongress.
Commanding officers Of the Army and Navy Of the Uni
Civil Officers of the United States.
Corporations Of New York and Brooklyn.
The Reverend Clergy.
Professors Of Theological Seminaries.
Council and Officers ofthe University ofthe City ofNew
York.
Presidents and Professors Of other Colleges.
Officers Of the State and County Medical Societies
Officers, Academcians and Associates Of the National
Academy of Design.
Members of Literary and Scientific Societies
Citizens Specially Invited
1t may be remarked that the above is the order Of
procession as prescribed by previous arrangement,
but in most similar cases there were some OF the
magnates llterati, and savans who are mentioned
absent The Tabernacle, during the exercises, was
quite full, the galleries were thronged with ladies'
and this body of the edifce had its due portion OF
the fair, also; indeed there is evidence OF great good
taste given by the ladies OF this city, in their
rous attendance at commencements and movements
OF an elevated character, invariably.
At ten o'clock, the exercises were opened with
prayer by the President of the College, and the SUBJ
joined dlscourses were delivered by candidates for
the degree OF Bachelor OF Arts, in the order in
which they are inserted
l. Greek Salutatory Address, with poem-by
LEROY Ravenhill We need only say that this gem
tlemen acquitted himself well; his manner was in
ala tla
stateliness Of the tongue, in which Plato wrote
and Sappho sung"
2. Latin Salutatory, with poem" M,ssica ca
lsstis pite ,nelioras inago",5by John J Elmendon
Grafton and poem, fautered not for moment. His
memory is evidently retentive one and his action
was judiciously adapted to the sense of his theme
3. English Salutatory, with an Essay" Conser-
vative principle"-by George B. Draper Although
exactly concurring in the conservative predilec
tons of Mr.. Draper, we concede to him the merit of
selectnggood arguments, graphic Illustrations, and
sound arrangement of his topics. And yet it must be
confessed that Mr. d. Is grouping OF the conservative
principles, among which he ranked religion and
philosophy, as two OF their chief, was somewhat in
congruous II by conservative, he meant that which
opposed to change, movement, transitions of So
cety-then true religion Is not conservative is
philosophy, and SO say the most wonderful revolu-
lions of modern times, despite the priests of the
world, who would all agree with Mr.. D. in repudia-
ting change, and go step farther too in decrying
displayed strength of thought and good taste.
4. An Grafton on "Moral Courage" by John X.
Adams. Here was a fine field tor oratorical dis
play, and one which the speaker turned to advan-
tage. His clear and distinct enuncialon his decl-
sion Of gesture and propriety OF action, suggested
the idea OF lone who spake with authority" and
whose mind is cast in mould of the most symme-
trcal moral proportions.
s. An Essay-"The Falling Leaf" by David B
Ogden, Jr: 10 persons Of poetical turn, this Els
say must have afforded high delight. Out of the
tring and insignificant falling Leaf, beautiful It's
sue of reflection was elaborated and a picture
drawn of human life, its vicissitudes, its visionary
charms its fleeing attractions, and ultimate catas
rophe, which came home to the feelings of the au-
dience, and made an impression which ought not TO
be effaced Every trembling branch and fiuttering
leaf that quivers in the October blast ought to re-
mind the looker-on of the excellent counsel and en-
tertaining sketch gwen yesterday by Mr.. Ogden.
6. An Essay-,'Maniolocgy," by George I. Elliott,
sing task to say that OF all the excellent dscourses
Of The day, this was the first IN merit To attempt
to give sketch, would but mutate and dlsfgure IT,
and even a faithful imprint would but badly convey
to the eye and the intellect the beauty It's graceful
and clear delivery displayed. His theory OF moral
man is certainly true-alth0ugh apparently little
paradoxlcal Much praise Is due TO Mr. +. for hav
ing the boldness and Independence of thought to
slgmatiZe as he did the foles OF the age and the
more so, as it is but seldom student confined in
side College, and under the instruction OF those
who mostly are content TO transmit the stereoyped
notions OF their predecessors has the sagacty and
decision to adhere to reason rather than routine
On his sketch OF the self conceited and love stricken
species, he was humorous and natural we wish he
mad gone through all the other curious phases OF
which are to be met with In this illustr-
GUS city, of which glad to state for its honor
Mr. T.. Is a native.
T. A German Grafton, by Henry Onderdonk-
Not understanding the language, we can but allude
TO the manner of delivery OF the speaker, which was
ludclOus.
g. An Oration-"The Head and Heart" by Aaron
b. Reid-No fault could be found with this Grafton,
and it received, like all the rest deal of applause.
8. An Oration-"W Whittier are we tending !'-
The speaker, in this instance, showed that he has
and accurate view OF the structure
and condition OF society his topics were well select
ed, thoroughly arranged and effectively handled.
10. A Poem" Nature and Art" by John A.
Taggard-containing some original and shrewd OBJ
servatlons upon the influence OF art on human char
acter and institutions
IL. An Essay" Influence OF an authors charac-
ter" by Frederick s. Tallmadge. spoken
and sound In doctrine. The uses and abuses OF
the press were alluded to without exaggeraton, and
the discrepancies too often existing between the con-
duct and writings OF authors dwelt upon.
The degree OF Bachelor of Arts was then con-
terred on the following students OF the late senior
class
Leoy Raw i'll, George Irving,
John J. Elmendorf, Samuel T. Jones,
John Drake, John w. Loavitt Jr.
George b. Draper. Alexander McCue,
George Il. Elliott, Jr. Charles A. Minton,
George a. Jones, David B. Ogden, Jr.
Henry Onderdonk Aaron B. Reid,
John X. Adams, Stephen X Stanton,
James Anderson, John A. Taggard,
Francis s. Cottenet, Frederick 5. Iallmadge,
VIM A. Falls, Pierre NJ. Van Wyck
Henry B. Wainwright received the honorary de-
gree OF A. b., and that of A. M. IN course con-
lerred on John 7. Van Ness, Rev John II. Hill,
Rev. W. H. Parmelee, Abram s. Hewitt, DAVID
Thomson, Jr., Geo w. l.. Newton, Oliver L. Rob-
eris, VIM. H. Harrison, Jr., Clement Moore, VIM
g. Banks, and Frederick Frye.
The honorary degree Of A. M. was conferred on
Edward Cooper and Charles Hewitt
The degree OF ID. ID. on the Right Rev. Horatio
Southgate, and Rev. j. w. M. Outlook.
The degree OF l.. l.. ID. on the Rev. Bird Wilson
md the Hon. Daniel ID. Barnard.
A Valedictory. Address on public opinion was
hen gwen In pleasing manner by Alexander Nc
Cue who, although young man, is certainly not an
nexpert elocationlst.