New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-11
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But the performances Of the day must nov Dc ioi-
gotten The musical exercises were diversified, ana
many pieces were we'll performed. Essays were
spoken by George Guild-subject, d" Nina ;" Charles
Hazlet or Moral Courage =" F Haskell, on Friend
ship :" and valedictory BY Lansing Hall. II Muse
Miss Hannah Barnett, Miss Snlfen, w. l.. Hall,
and A. Van Asilne particul ary excelled
At the invitation Of the Superintendent of the In
sttuiion. Mr.. : :. RANDALL made few remarks 10
the audience and the pupils remarklng that he
should do injustice 20 himself and TO the lnStitu-
ton II he refrained from expressing the high
qualification he had experienced In the progress OF
the examination. and IN the exercises Just closed
ANYTHING were wanting continued Mr. RaadalN 10
establish the superiority Of mind over the clrcun-
stances by which II may be surrounded, however IN
auspIclous il Is sufficiently illustrated IN the scene
now before us I; seems a well-essabli>hed fact IN
the physiological structure Of mankind, that when
there is deprivation of any sense, the loss is amply
compensated by the increased strength and greater
vigor of the remaining faculties and organs. This
is most bene6cent arrangement which shows
the wisdom of the creator. Il IS true that
the blind cannot look upon the beauties
of Nature but they have vide field OF intellectual
research opened to them the literary and scientific
departments of Institutions such this. Mr. K.
prosecution Of their studies. 1t remained with the
audience who had gathered annually At those exhi-
bitions to say whether the happiness OF the pupils
and the arrangements OF the Institution had been
promoted BY those INTO whose hands the trust has
been committed. In conclusion. the lively interest
of the Secretary of State the affairs OF the lnStu
ton was expressed on MS behalf by Mr. Randall, with
his best wishes for future prosperity and welfare
Prof PHELPS of the State Normal School followed
IN few remarks in encouragement of the pupils
With them the great work Of life had but Just begun
1t had however been well begun and then the task
is half done He exhorted them TO love and search
after truth. and to practice goodness.
Mr. CHAMBERLAIN. superintendent of the InstItu
ton made an affectionae address TO the members OF
the Graduating Class, and awarded the Diplomas 10
them The names of the class are As follows
GRADUATES.
Abel Tee Elizabeth PeNton,
Lansing Hall. Martha DAVIS.
AleV Van Astine Lucy A KingsbuU.
TransIm Haskell.
Francis McMeehan.
Ebsrani J. Reset
Charles Hazlet,
George Guid,
VIM. ". Henry
Other remarks were made by DR.. kiNo, Superin-
tendent of the Schools OF New-Jcrsey, and Mr.. Nc
KEEN OF this City. Both these gentlemen were
heard with great attention at the conclusion OF
Their remarks the pupils and audience joined IN a
Doxology to the tune of Old iiundred-and the day
was finished.
The evening passed off pleasantly with party
given BY the pupils IN honor of their vacation To-
dav. the Institution Will begin to send forth its in
mates for the pleasures and recreations OF Summer
| The exercises will be resumed on the first Monday
| OF September.