The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-29


brief view of the revolution Of $780,
AsNuALC omMEvcr MENr OF COLUMBIA C oLLEaE-The
annual commencement of this institution took place
yesterday at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Green
street. At half past o'clock tho procession moved
from the College In the following ORDER
Janitor Of the College,
Students Of Arts
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor OF Arts.
s:.;; Arts
Honorary members Of the Psithoogan and PhlOlszian
Students 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.
Fasulty of Arts of the College
The President.
Trustees Of the College.
The Rev. Clergy.
Citizens especially invited
Several who had been invited to attend and for whom
places had been assigned In the order of the
tunity Afforded them to Join the procession. Among
these the Governor and Lieut. Governor together
with members Of the Legislature and judiciary, Con-
The procession moved through Chapel street to Ca
nal to Greene street. and arrived at the Greene
companed by large array Of professors took their
places In front on the large platform that had been
erected for the OCCASION President Moore occupying the
chair.
The church was crowded to even at this early
hour by highly fashionable auditory, consisting prn
nook and avenue, leading to the church, was literally
jammed up with visitors during the day. In front
%orths Brass Band who envsned the
proceedings good deal, afordng rich treat in the
Of the day at stated intervals immediately succeeding
the addresses Of the candidates
The exercises opened with prayer, after which
the candidates the degree Of Bachelor Of Arts
menced In the following order to deliver their various
addresses. The first was Greek salutatory Address,
delivered by MIR. Robert Z. Holden, young gen.
tleman Of high promise, and of extensive literary
requirements. In consideration Of his years, his
composition, both chaste In style, correct in
cepton and admirably suited for the occasion, gave
freedom volubity in the delivery which proves him
have acquired proficiency In this branch of classical
literature which has ever won the admiration OF every
Mr. Holden was greeted with applause from all parts of
the house and his fellow Students In particular
rapturous their demonstrations Of appreciation
He was also honored with special eulogy from
the President, for his extraordinary abilities and
talents, having retained the first place in his class
galleries thrown down when he concluded
The Latin sautatory address was next delivered by
MIR. Tompkins Westervet in n very excellent style
Of composition This address like the former also
prepared for the occasion, and its delivery excel
Mr. W. must have studied Cicero to advantage who
made action, action, acton,' leading part of orato-
ry and it would be doing injustice not award him
his proper place in noticing the exercises
The English salutatory address followed, delivered
by Mr. Francis Van Rensselaer, The address was well
Ehringer. succeeded-it was well delivered Another
essay on the Influence Of the Drama" by MIR James
F. Ruggles, next delivered in order An Grafton
The formation Of Character by MIR; Robert Travis
jun, followed, and admirably delivered. The ad-
his proficiency SS in pubic speaking and his subject
was well treated upon AS public speaker, pos
sessing the proper qualities to enlistonSt to IA
displayed powers which would have done honor
to some experienced public speakers His recep
ton throughout highly fattering "Redivvus," u
poem by Air Joseph X. Riggs well delivered. A
German Grafton by MIR. T. G. Mitchell succeeded.
bv MIR William s. Cofee-which, as a com position, was
excellent Mr. C's style Of delivery, and the admirable
sentiments-the point conveyed In his address-drcw
forth frequent demonstrations of applause The follow
ing hint 10 city fathers trust may have the de-
sired effect Our municipal officers, to please their
constituents. be deeply vsrsed in the party
disputes and chcsnery of the day and the scavenger
in our streets his appointment more to his sent
ments on free traden and internal improvements
than to his personal efficiency aud strength It may be
safely said that from the President In his chair to the
foreigner with his broom elections are more In
to party doctrines than able Principles select
our highest officers and principles sweep streets
IRoars Of laughter where it is certain they will per.
form their work" Renewed laughter and applause
An Grafton classical studies was next in order by
| Mr. j. Moneyponny Man as he seems and as he is"
| by Mr. Clarence g Mitchell, succeeded. Money!
poem by MIR Isaac Lawrence, was next well delivered,
and was received with applause. An Grafton Pot
ioal Ingratitude," by MIR. j Leander Townsend, sue
ceeded 1t excellent composition and contained
some hard points against the politicians An essay
Beauty by Mr. j. stearns Lane concluded this part Of
Testimonials awarded at the late concluding exami-
nation hereupon delivered to several Of the stu
dents after which the degree Of bachelor OF arts was
tl-men the President ut the same time recting the
usual form of admission, Auctoritate hujus colleg
John Wells Moore, Carroll Durham Tompkins Wester-
welt, Timothy @. Mitchell Archibald M. Stone Robert
| p Campbell, John winthrop Chanler william s. Cof-
| fey. Wihemus b. Conger, John w. Ehnnger Robert
Holden, Arthur NJ. Jones' John stesrn: Lane, Isaac
Lawrence, William Ludum, John 8. McLaren, Cla-
renee @. Mitchell John Moneypenny, John Nelson,
Benjamin A. Ondsrdonk, Frederick w. Rhinelander,
S;sps Frs ss Yam s
The degree Of master Of arts conferred the Rev
Alex Leonard Rev DWsnt nhn ssSoo ar
den, and Edward II Swan, all alumni OF the college
! The degree Of doctor Of laws on the Hon John G.
Spencer and that Of doctor Of divinity the Rev John
Murray Forbes and Rev. Jos II Price OF the city of
New York and the Rev VIM. lngraham Kip, Of the city
| After the valedctory address pronounced, the
exercises Of the day concluded with prayer.
the S pust whom wns Mr. John
Sedgwick, whose superior answering and creditabe
career in the University have gained him high repuie
among his literary friends At the conclusion the stu
dents partook Of collation. the Mercer street House.
| where the choicest delicacies of the season were
served up. and dispensed with hospitality highly
dtabe to the alumni and students or the college The
whole proceedings passed OF with teiat and must have
been a gala day indeed for all those connected with
! Old Columbia"
Tur WrArHxn-The air yesterday was cool and
agreeable. The Thermometer ranged not higher than
70 degrees. Many enjoyed themselves country TX
cursions avang themselves Of the agreeable state Of
the weather
OrR BosroS FaIESps AaAIn The members of En-
CINE Company No 20 Of Boston. expected to visit
our city this week. They will make their head a ar-
tiers the Shakespeare Hotel We trust that our fire.
men will give their Boston friends cordial reception
! FIRrMES's vIIr.-We understand that Neptune Fire
Engine Company No 10, Of Albany with their machine,
intend visiting this CITY the 18th Of August They
TO be received by the Garland 0usrdn We hope there
| xvil he n turn tha drem