New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-06-28
Episcopal Theological Seminary Animal Com
meHcement.


The Commencement Of the General theological
Seminary Of the Pro'estsnt Esiscopsl Church was
celebrated yesterday morning, stSt Peters Church
Twentiethst The Graduating Class numbered
eighteen young men. Morning prayer was read,
and the ante. Communion Service was then per-
formed by Bishops HOPKINS OF Vermont and Do
AsE Of New Jersey. The Psalms Of the day were
chanted by the students, accompanied by Mr.. Ju-
bal Hodges on the Organ; and the Charge TO the
Graduating Class was deliveredin an eloquent and
impressive manner, by Bishop BURGESS Of Maine.
He commenced by abiding to the new responsible
tiles about to be undertaken by the Graduates, in
their passage from their pursuits Of youth to the
pursuits Of maturer life and invoked upon them the
spirit Of wisdom and counsel They We're to ex.
change years Of preparation for years OF actio
to meet struggles; and perhaps tOrebOding doubts
were yet to complete their education for It woGld
be folly TO lcok upon education as completed ia this
world ifmep and especially Christian Minister'S,
perform their whole duty. The duty OF free and
familiar intercourse with mankind was incucRted
particularly with the people placed under the
minister's charge. However small the means Afford
ed, hospitality should be a leading virtue. The ad-
vantage of private study was also earnestly urged.
One hour day will in the twenty or thirty years
make the accomplished scholar, the earned theo-
Logan. Incidence must be studiOusly avoided; and
the pastor be actuated solely by high and clear
conception OF his calling. Be not afraid 20 appear
before any assemblage. Resolve not 20. be Eat.
tered and resolve as firmly not to be mortified.
Keep duty. imperative duty before yoar eye; and
be ready manfuy 10 meet the conflicts OF religious
principle which may arise. 10 conclusion, the
duty of usefulness was pressed upon the attention
of the Class and an sHectionste caution given
them to guard against all faults, whether Of tenn
The concluding remark of the Bishop were de-
voted to handsome eulogum on the eminent ser.
vices of two Of the Professors in the Seminary,
DYs Wilson and Moore, who are now about 70 re-
tire from the offices they have held with so much
honor 10 themselves and profit 10 others The
Bishops remarks were heard with the most pro-
found attention, and evidently left deep impress
sion. When he concluded,
The Graduating Class came forward, aud were
presented by Rev. DR.. HAIGHr to the Bishop Of
Vermont (Dr HOPKINs) who proceeded TO address
the Graduates briefly and appropriately.
The Diplomas were then delivered by the Bishop
to the following young gentlemen
MesHs BsIris Lish!bOurne Spencer.
Betis, Moysis Towsend,
CsdY, Richtors, Travis
Cofey, Rowland, Webber,
Hopkins Seymour, Williams.
Bishop HOPKINS then commenced the admits
tration OF the Holy Sacrament. This ceremony
concluded the customary aims were placed upon
the table; and one of the Class approaching the
chancel, handed the Bishop massive silver chal.
ice and plate-to be presented in behalf of the
Class to Dr. Wilson, late Professor of systematic
Theology in the Seminary. Bishop Hopkins re-
ceived the gift with complimentary alusion to the
virtues OF DR.. w.
The Graduates then retired the usual closing
exercises were performed and the ceremony was
over.
The Graduates will be ordained Deacons at
Trinity Church next Sunday morning. The Ser.
mon will be preached by Bishop WHITTIsGHAM Of
Maryland: and Bishop SPENCER Of Jamaica will
also take part in the services Of the day.