The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-29
Tho Commencement OF the University OF
New York CITY.


The annual commencement of this university
took place yesterday morning, at the University
Place Church, in presence of about three thousand
persons, most OF whom were ladies'.
Agreeaby 10 arrangement, large body of the
members of the sixteen graduated classes, assem-
bed In the chapel at O'Clock; when committee,
previously appointed, reported constitution,
which was adopted: and the alumni association
chosen as officers:--John T. Johnson, President ;
George H. Moon, Vice President; DR.. Marcy l..
Taft, Secretary and Treasurer; together with
George c. Griswold, r. Ogden Doremus, Walter
Trowbridge, and!H Lennox Bond, who were APP
pointed an executive committee.
A statement of the condition and prospects of
the University was made by Professor Mason,
which was received with great applause by the
society.
The following resolutions were then offered by
Mr.. George A. Brown, and unanimously adopted
Resolved, That in the prudent method, and the &C.
action Of the council and faculty OF the uni
versty the cxtnguishmcnt of its debt and its per-
manent endowme nts, hail the wise and liberal
spirit in which the institution was founded.
Resolved That the alumni will, in all suitable
ways, cooperate with the council and faculty in
completing the work so well begun
Resolved That the executive committee be autho-
cooperate with them for the above purpose.
At half-past nine o'clock, the line OF procession
was formed in the following order, and proceeded
to the church above meniloned:-
The Janitor.
Students Of Arts
Candidatca for the Baccalaureate.
The Chancellor of the University
The Faculty Of Science and Letters.
Professors. not Of the Governing Faculty.
The Medical Faculty
The council
Regents of the University
Alumni of the University.
Students of the Medical Department.
Students OF Theological Scminaries.
Masters of the University Grammar School.
Professors Of the College Of Physicians and Surgeons
Offcers OF the New York Historical Society,
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Professors Of the Union Theological Seminary.
Teachers Of Classical Schools.
The order of exercises was then opened, by
the reading OF portion of Scripture and prayer, by
| the Chancellor, after which Dodworth's band
| played an overture from Der Freischutz.
The salntatary addresses, in Latin, were deliver
| ed by S. N Phelps, of this city, and in manner,
which did credit to himself, and to the institution.
| The salutatery addresses, in English were de-
| vered by j. Edward Parsons, of this city, and
were received with acclanations of applause by
| the audience.
| An Grafton, in Greek by George s. Woodruff,
was greatly appauded, and he. evidently proved
| himself a student of the first order.
| A poem Labor" by Charles w. Baird, was
excellent; and won, particularly. upon the fancy
of the ladies' who laid their bouquets at his feet,
and encouraged HIM with their approving smiles.
Also, beautiful wreath of evergreens and choice
| flowers.
| Nine orations dispositions and addresses
| having been delivered, the Janitor proceeded to
confer the degree of Bachelor of Arts, upon the
| following gentlemen:--John d. Stewart, and IL.
Lennox Bond, of Baltimore; John Newton Rodg-
ers, of Massachusetts,; VIM. p. Barker, ]. y. Bar
nett, George Bradlsh, G. M. Catlin. N. w. S. Cat
lin, Kentucky; J. Clark, A. V. Clarkson, ID. A..
Dodge, George III. Elwell, John E. Howell, L. A.
Keene, s. f.. Lane, J. A. M. La Tourrette, ]. HI.
Moss, S. b. Nicoll, Jr., J. +. Parsons, s. w.
Phelps, j. S. Rice, James Sinclair, A. T. Sufiem,
j. b. Taylor, N. Trowbrdge, w. T.. vermilye,
George S. Woodruff, f. Markoe Wright, C. w.
Baird, and S. p. Jaudon, of this city.
The degree of Master of Arts, was then con-
ferred upon the following gentlemen:-Afred Vail,
George p. Haven, T.. r. T. Cook, John A. Ham
mond, w. r.. Martin, Thomas ID. Pltman, IL.
Mitchell, G. A. Van Doren, and Paul +. Parveser.
The degree of Doctor of Medicine was conferred
upon the following gentlemen j w. Mitchell,
J. M. Shelter, J. II. Rogers, J. A. Reed, G. f. T..
Locke. jr., J. Bell, II Uttley, and J. B. Lnsey, of
New York; Vim. Wood, Rhode Island; q. u.
Webster, New Hampshire l.. N. Palmer. Conn. |;
w. ID. Urquahart, Ohio. The honorary degree Of
ID. d. was conferred upon the Rev. J. J. Owen,
and the Rev. p. p. Sanford: and that Of l.. L. ID.
upon the Rev. Hugh Campbell, of London.
The valedictory address was delivered by John
Newton Rogers, and was listened to with perfect
silence. He dealt upon the happy associations OF
the past four years, which now had to be severed
forever His remarks were touching. and showed
the great attention he had paid the different depart
ments OF his studies.
After the benediction, the audience dismissed
the band playing "Auld Lang Syne;' the citizens
TO their homes, and the students and members OF
the University to the refreshment room, where