The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-21

guntly engraved steel portrait The addresses
from the more distinguished of the gradt ating
class then followed. "rhe Mystery Of the Ctrie,
by G. M. CordIey, Of Ann Harbor, Michigan. was
an address very creditable to the heart ana mead
Of the speaker. Lessons from the Life OF John
Knox" by Jonathan Edwards, of Andover, Mas.
sacliusetts, was production that eylnced mind
worthy of the name he Observation-Disclosures learn
ing, and beautiful composition, were its great
merits "We believe and therefore speak," by
Gordon Hall, of New Hampshire, was one OF the
most appropriate addresses Of the day, both in It's
tenor and adaptation TO the situation of the pio
neers of the gospel. "The religious element in
by VIM. De Loss Love, Barre, New York, and
his remarks, connecting the subject with the in
terests of the State, were very happy "The
character Of Henry Maryn," by Chas X McHarg
Of that Distinguished evangelist, and was well
spoken. "Truth the foundation of eloQuence" was
acomposon with the same views as were taken
by gentleman at the last commencement Of Co.
lumbia College-to secure the appreciation Of a
people their confidence must be obtained. "The
Hidden Life" by Henry M. Goodwin, of Hart
ford, Conn was a truly eloquent address, and
Astounding in rich metaphor. The remarks on
Futurity were well delivered, well written, and
listened TO by the numerous audience with pro-
found attention. "What American preaching
ought TO be-" by J. Augustine Benton, of N y,
in our 0po very qarf D~es o the Nm
ister in respect to Politics." was highly original
address by VIM. II, Moore, OF Westbrook, CT,
and though we do not agree with the speaker IN
his view that church and state should ever mlngie,
vet we must commend the bold Independence oil
his tone. 'The Educational Influences OF the
Pulpit" by Burdeu Hart, New Britain, Ct, was
the gem OF the days performances. prediction
that tins gentleman will be heard from as one OF
Americas finest deverers OF pulpit eloquence,
will undoubtedly be realized. Taking the address
es together they evinced great degree OF talent,
and strong promise for the FUTURE but the steady
strain Of sectarian doctrines running through all
the speeches, gave not much pleasure to the audi
tors The following are the members OF the pre-
sent graduating class about to enter upon the
ministry =
J.Augustine Benton,M A. George Hubbard, MA.
Richard C. Bristol. Josiah T King, MA.
George BUSHNELL BA Jared o. Knapp MA
Saml r. Davis MA. Mshlon Long, MA.
James H. Dill, MA. VIM H. Long, MA:
Mills B. Geiston MA Charles X. McHsIg, MA.
Charles Oils MA William II. Moore, MA.
James b. ellis MA Frederick Munson, B A.
Henry M. Goodwin, BA 8. Dwight Pitkin, MA.
John + 0raef, MA John Wicks, Ma
Many of these gentlemen have been pursuing
their classical and theological! studies at New Ha'
ven, for the last seven or eight years, ana we no
ticed many fair bosom swell, and bright eye
glisten, as brother, or friend, or dearer one,
still to take public farewell OF scenes WHICH
had so long been of near interest to them NO
where can the young ministry find more suitable
wives, than amongst the beautiful, INDUSTRIOUS
and virtuous girls Of the City of Elms.-(We love
that title.)
In the afternoon, the Theological Commence
ment was held in the Centre Church.
The Phi Beta Kappa Society held their anni-
versary also on Wednesday evening, in the North
Church. when an Grafton was delivered by the
Hon. Daniel d. Barnard, Of Albany; and poem
by the Rev. Daniel March, of Cheshire. 1t Is not
generally understood by those WHO have not Pur,
sued a college course, the particular objects OF
this society. They are solely literary. From the
members of every graduating class, in almost
selected for superior character and scholarship, as
candidates for the honor of admission to the So
ciety. The members elected, with the others, form
band which comprises at present the greatest
talent of our country, whether in the pulpit, at
the bar, or in our seats of emnence. Ofcourse,
the honor Of membership is highly appre-
ciated; and many an old man may be met
with who would not exchange his fiat, square
gold key, the sign ofthe brotherhood for the rich
est Jewel in royal coronet-(An invidious fresh
man at my elbow, states that the initials OF " Pin
Beta Kappa" stand for &c fine brass key" and
the letters s. p" on the other side of tine badge
for I" small potatoes
Since writing the above, we are informed that
Prof Theodore ID. Wolsey has been elected Pre-
sident Of the College, by unanimous vote OF the
Cor Grafton. He has been a long while connect
ed with the Institution as Professor OF the Greek
language and lite nature thoroughly identified
with the interests and prosperity OF the Institution,
a choice could not have been made more salts
factory all who regard the advancing infiuen ce
Of old Yale.