The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-26

Columbian College, ID. G.
The first organized meeting of the Alumni of the CO.
lumbar College held in the Baptist church 10th
street. IN Washington, the evening OF commencement
Dr. T. b. j. Frye, being the eldest aumnus present,
convened the meeting and stated its object in the follow
ing remarks:
Gentleme,. Alumni of Columbian Couepe II devolves
upon the eldest of you present. the objects
for which this meeting called regret that it has
fallen into ADLER hands yet though fully sensible of my
adequacy the task, will undertake it, relying upon your
kindness overlook the imperfect manner in which may
perform the duty
The chief obectfor which have assembled is high
and holy Ii is gather around the domestic hearth
our Alma Mater those of her children who remain it,
and also such of those whom circumstances may permit
occasionally revisit those college which linz
ger upon the memory the happies of our lives We
hope by oths association, to keep alive in all their
brightness the friendships and intimaces which bound
their golden links about hearts during our sooum IN
the walls of Alma Mater, and the time to afford
opportunities of making the acquaintance of those who pre-
ceded the of the hill of learning and of those
who since have walked in academic groves and "deeply
drank Of the Perian spring"
Such reunions this association contemplates cal
cuuted produce the best possible results in soenng the
aspees Of character which all too apt TO acquire
in the contests of the world Each commencement day
will be the good old thanksgiving day of Pu
an fathers TO their descendants, when at the shrine
of classic mother, they the altar Of maternal aec
on will turn from the turmoil OF life pay homage
heartfelt wish for each others future welfare and, gaining
strength from this heahfu exercise of the mind and
heart, go forth better fitted perform part in the great
drama of life.
Another object of this association, and of deep inn
portance, is repay the debt of gratitude owe our
Alma Mater by using efforts aid and
assist her in becoming what she ought to be- situated as she
the metropolis of the nation and possessing, from that
very cause, the greatest Observation-Disclosures which
increasing with every year. To do this, gentlemen
have action and concentration of effort This band
ing together of her is the best and mode of OBJ
tanning both these requisites and let us individually as
well as collectively do all in power, with tongues
and with pens to bring about consummation SO de-
vouly to be wished
| Gentlemen, in conclusion, may wisdom and harmony
preside your deliberations, and may this association
together with the college which it BIRTH be MEANS
i'm the hands of the Giver of all Good duse true know
edge and true religion throughout the world
Whereupon, on motion of H. w Dodge, DR.. Frye was
unanimously chosen president OF the meeting.
On motion of Rev. I. J. Shepherd H. w. Dodge was
The Rev. T. j. Shepherd then moved that committee
of three be appointed by the chair to draught conshtu
ton and the following gentlemen were appointed Key
T. ] Shepherd, Prof. A. j. Huntington, and VIM. b.
Webb, esq
The committee retired for few minutes, and during
their absence, the meeting was addressed by rev. j. D.
Walthall
Upon the return of the committee constitution was
reported and, after brief discussion, during which
meeting was adopted. 70
The Association then elected the following officers for
the current year,
Hon w. COLLINS, President
| sc SMooT, M. d., Vice President.
T.B. J. FRYE, M D., Recording Secretary.
Prof. A. J. HUNTINcroN, Corresponding Secretary.
VIM. @. FoRcE, Treasurer.
F. NJ Chaplin, M. d., VIM @. Force, and William B
Webb, Executive Committee
On motion of Rev. T. J. Shepherd, Prof. Huntington
John Pickett, and W. @. Force were appointed commit
tee to revise the constitution and report at the next
nual meeting,
On motion of Prof Huntington, committee of three
appointed to nominate orator for the next annua
meeting.
They reported the Rev. r. w. Cushman, of Boston
who was unanimously elected for the OCCASION.
On motion of w L. Childs, the President, Executive
Committee, and such other officers may be present
were empowered to appoint another orator in case the
one elected declined.
The Rev T. J. Shepherd moved that the proceedings
of this meeting be published in the National intelligence
and Union.
There being no further business. the Association ad
journed.
H. w. DODGE, Secretary.