New-York daily tribune., 1851-07-31
Columbia College Commencement.

ne Annual Commenc cement of Columbia
College took place at Tripler Hall yesterday morn
ing In spite of the unpromising weather, the edfcr
was nearly filed a, an early hour by an audience
composed chiefly Of ladies'.
The Trustees and Faculty of the College with the
Students and inved guests. assembled at 81 O'Clock
In the large room under the Hall and marched thence
IN procession through Merccr-st TO Amliy-si. ana
down Broatwayto the main entrance Of TrIpler Hall
On entering, the pro- cession was greeted with
Tnumphal March composed for the occasion by
Mr. Geo. 2. Bris,ow, and dedicated 10 the Class OF
1881. 1t was performed by an excellent Orchestra
under the direction OF Mr Bristow. The exercises
were pleasantly envened Throughout: by selections
from iayori,e Operas.
Among the distinguished persons present we no
ticed lion. Luther Braoish Hugh Maxwell Esq. Os-
den Hoffman DR. John W Francis. Rev Dr. Halght
Rev. Dr. NermLye, and others Of the Clergy AMI Bar.
The exercises OF the day were opened with Prayer
by Rev. Dr.. HMeHT
The Poems and Orations were then delivered
The subjects and speakers were as follows:
/. Greek Saluiatory Address-John De Ruyter, Jr
?. Latin Saluiatory Address John II. Anthon
3. English Saiutatory Address with an Grafton
Rest "-Leeh r. Dickinson.
Oranon-" RailonalSm William I. Cornell
5. Poem" The Contrast "-Merrith H. Wellman.
E. Oration-" The Education and influence OF Wo-
man John G McNary
= Poem" The Inner Life James de KOven.
:. Oraton-" Definite Aims in Life D Augustus
Wright
o Masters Oration.-"The True Principles of a
Popular GoVernmeni."-ISaac Van Wlnk,e.
u. ValeGictoTy Address with an Oration.-" Rights
and Responsb Utilities Of Professional Mcnr-Willian,
II. Draper
The tone OF these productions was healthy and
above the general average OF efforts similar
sions. The Greek Salutatory Address was dellv
cred by M John de Ruyter IN a clear and pleasant
voice, and with very appropriate action. lie was
loudly appauded. The Latin Address. by Mr.
John H. Anthon, gave much satisfaction. The Eng
lish Sautatory was original and effective effort
comprising an Grafton on "Resi"-or the life OF the
student contraSted with the troubles Of the man OF
business the orator was Mr Leigh z Dickinson.
The Grafton on RatlOnasm," By Mr. T. Cornell,
was mainly defense OF the principles of Chrstian-
ty The Poems by Merritt II Wellmau and James
De Koyen gave evidence of the poetic instinct, and
were received with favor. The Masters Grafton and
the ValedIciory Addresses were each very good.
The members Of the Glass were appropriately ad
drt ssed by President King whose digmied and
cou,eous bearing added very sensibly 20 the aitrac
iions Of the occasion His counsel to the students
and graduates who received testimonials or dlplo
mas was excellent and impressive. and was heard
with marked attention and respect. Under It's pre-
sent guidance, Columbia College will become more
than ever a favorlte with cur citizens.
The usual Testimonials for proficiency in study
were AWARDED to students IN different classes, 10 the
number Of thirty or forty.
The cceree of BACHELOR OF ARTS then con-
ferred O. the following young gentlemen of the
I,ra,.tr-., 4 Glass.