Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1849-08-10
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Mesrs. Editors Being w.
through the empire state, was informeds
,erday morning as entered this place, that II
was the day for the annual commencement OF
Union College. Considering the institution
as one OF the best and most hourishing in our
country, and having heard so much Of her VEN
cradle President, DR.. Mott, was persuaded to
delay my journey, and spend the day in attend
lag the exercises, and viewing the buildings
and grounds. The Colleges is situated upon a
hill east Of the city, command wide and
magnificent prospect. To the west a range
Of hSls, extending in a circular form, girl in
the valley In which the city Is situated; just
opposite the College buildings, the chain, as II
by some violent convulsion o! nature, is broken
by wide gorge, through which the Mohawk,
the river Of Indian tragedy, pours itself and
winds with bold sweep through tie valley,
and far beyond in the blue distance "hills
peep Ger hills" In wild confusion. Or. Mott
is the Oldest president in the United States,
having presided over this institution for near
fifty years-he is now in his 77Ih year, enjoys
excellent health and gives fair promise OF sign
ing many more diplomas.
About 10 o'clock in the morning, the class
Iamnunting TO Ito, the largest that ever gradu-
aied here, entered the Presbyterian church,
which though very large was full to overflow
by eager spectators. Toe ladies were there in
numbers, with their
Mods and bleks and wreaihol smiles"
ready to greet the students, who, noticed af-
ter the exercises began were not by any means
to be confined TO tho sage. The speakers all
did themselves credit, displaying an elegance
and ease OF elocution, and great ability and tai
ext, in the composition of their pieces.
After the valedlctory, the degree OF A. D.,
was crnferred upon them, which consists in
pronouncing lew sentences In Latin and pass
ing around a stick plated with blue and white
ribbon. A. NJ. was also conferred upon sew
eral old graduates. Excellent music at inter
walls varied the exercises and relieved the
audience.
In the afternoon visited tho Botanical Gar
den, which is under the immediate care OF
Prof. Jackson. II is considered the best in
the State. Good judgement and the most re-
fined taste are displayed in the arrangement OF
the beds and walks, and the selections of the
Tarest and most beautiful flowers. To an anna
ieuf bolanist stroll through it would afford
infinite pleasure. The halls and Libraries Of
the three literary societies, which were also open
TO visitors IN the afternoon, were large and
well furnished. In the evening a ball was
given by the graduating class, which came
of with great spltndor.
On Sunday evening the Theological society
was addressed by the Rev. Il. l.. Magooa Of
Cincinnati. On Monday evening the Senate
was addressed by the Hon. James +. Brady
On Tuesdiy afternoon Prof Taylor L ,wis l.
L. d. delivered an Grafton before the Phi
Beta Kappa society. On the evening Of the
same day Prof. C. W. Eaton d. D. delivered
an address, and w. II. Butleigh Esq. poem
before The literary soc cites. The theme Of til,
poem was the Golden age; heard it spoker
of very highly, w.