New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-12
Educational Convention.

Literary Scientific and Military Institution on the plan
adopted by the Educational Convention held at Nor
wch w. in August 1851 assembled at the tor House
at noon yesterday, pursuant adjournment for the
purpose Of carrying out the measures contemplated
On motion Of Charles Burden, Esq, Chancellor
williamson, Of NewJersey was called to the chair
The meeting then nominated Gov II Seymour, Of Con.
nectcu', to preside q. the evening meeting at Hope
Chapel, and D. II. Diestin and Luther r. Msrsh Sec
retares.
Mr. Burdett then and stated that the Tompkins
Blues had volunteered TO escort the members of the
Convention their guests and the Cadets from the Aston
House to Hope Chapel, where the address Of Gen Gf
ford, OF New.Jersey to be delivered
Mr. J. Burrows Hyde next rose and said that inas-
much as there would be no time or opportunity during
the proceedings at Hope Chapel for transactng any
business, he would urge the appointment of Finance
Committee TO collect funds for enabling Capt Part
ridge to reorganize Institution of the character
dcated.
Mr.. Burdett thought il would be better 10 defer
ton that point until the address, to be delivered in
the evening had been published and thereby prepared
the public mind for contributing aid to the proposed
object, the efforts Of the Financial Committee would
be confined to their particular friends and
quaintances. After further discussion, the fol-
lowing resolution offered by Mr.. Hyde and
imously adopted by the meeting:
ResOl1ed That this Convention approve of the transac
ton OF the Convention held at Norwich Vt. well
st Middletown, Conn. and for the continuation
ton III the measure proposed, Committee OF fifty be
appointed by the Chair TO act in cooperation with Capt
Partridge in procuring the means for the purchase OF the
property at Brandywine SPRING. Del well carry
ing out other objects contemplated and that the said
Committee have power to fill vacancies, well TO nd
to thor number; and that five Of such members shall
constitute quorum
Another resolution, approving of the plans offered by
Cen Dler, of Philadelphia the last meeting of this
Convention, for the establishment in question: was also
adopted.
Copt Partridge next rose and made few neat and
appropriate remarks relative advantages which inst
tutons similar TO those he had long been connected
with possessed the Collegiate Institutions
CARDS promotion of health and the establishment Of
habits well in training up students to greater
usefulness He remarked that prejudice existed
against Military Institutions the suprOstion that
they tended to increase the love for mtaryie This he
felt assured erroneous impression, and asserted
that number of clergymcn and gentlemen occupying
prominent positions in society, had given evidence
tie contrary, but nevertheless they peculiarly
fitted take command, and render efficient aid when
their country may require it and referred to Hon.
w L. Lee Chief Justice of Honolulu Hawaii; Hon.
w. 5. Sherwood, of California; Governor sey
mour Of Conn. Judge Jones, of Pennsylva Col
Ramson who fell at the stoning Of Chspultepec and
numerous others having been portion Of those who
had been under his instruction.
The meeting then adjourned until six o'clock ?. NJ,
when they again assembled, and were escorted TO
Hope Chapel, pursuant to arrangement by that fine
military company the Tompkins' Blues, under the
command of Capt Besson Aftersomc excellent music
by the band Mr. Burdett called the meeting TO order
and made the following remarks:
The special objects for which ore now assembled
aud which OF deep importance not only to COM
nuDity but to country, viii be laid before you IN
WORDS glowing, in language eloquent. could not
expect TO be pardOned should trespGss at all upon
your time and patience by attempting TO aude 70 them
shall not therefore consume any OF the time which ap
propratey belongs to the important subject which has
called Us together, by any heightened remarks.
lts however, my pleasing privilege to allude briefly
to some incidents connected with this aseembage Of
the ioIme pupils of Capt Partridge and shal do 30
briefly trust you will pardon the tax levy on your
patience.
CAPTAIN PARTRIDGE: To me has been assigned the
pleasing duty Of extending 10 You on behalf o! your
former pupils assembled here, n welcome a welcome
which springs from the heart, ana winch can bUt 700
fteby express. Time has marked with his turrows the
features which you remember only az Impressed by The
finger Of youth The kess boy has grown to rlaiurc
and staid manhood. FVm, teaturcs-al have changed;
but our hearts the same Our hearts have held You
in waIin and grateful remembrance and from our hearts
spring the warm and cordial welcome with winch we
now ute YOU You are now, Sn, surrounded BY many
whC aor the lapse Of quarter of century, and beg
gentlemen YOU will pardon for such alusion 70
dates have assembled from every quarter OF this wide
spread land TO greet again their beloved preccptor,
to express TO you the pleasure they derive
in being again permitted TO behold the form and
features indClb bly, impressed upon their hearts
and memories. They are here to testify for you
the profound regard and the grateful appreciation
with which they have for many years cherished the re-
N, mbrance Of your pat.rnal interest for them in
their youthful dave. They here, Sir, b express
to you their gratitude for the care and pains
bestowed upon them az period OF their lives
when your care and pains have been, perhaps, too
hule appreciated. They are here, Sir to show TO
YOU the ru whchh has sprung from the good seed plant
ed by yourself and trust you at least will not deem
ne guilty OF arrogance assumption when say that
you may look upon that fruit with pride and pleasure.
Senators, Governors, Minister'S Lawyers, Merchant
honored and honorable members Of erery profession,
are scattered throughout land, tcsttyng by their
influence and example the advantages Of that system of
education Of which you are the hOnored founder, and
which is our hope it purpose 10 perpetuae
Captain Partridge We hail your presence here with
uniesneG Joy. We thank merciful Providence which
has spared you receive and 10 tender the
cordial welcome of our hearts, and we trust that the
Efforts making in behalf OF that cause 10 which
your whole life has been devoted with such unexampei
zeal and fidelity, msy be crowned with the most abun-
Fellow CadC;s-ihe pleasure which this meeting, after
lapse of so meny years has brought, is darkenedby
a colud OF sad al sorrowfu remembrance. How many
of that youthful band, who mustered daily in such
proud array are yet among the livingi How many OF
cur boyhood friends, whose youthful blood couTsed
through their veins freely own, are silent IN
the dust How many whose hearts beat ne high as ours,
with hCpts and aspirations for the future have found
resting place the cares and and struggles
of life in the cold, dark tOmbi How many, who gave
bright promise Of a career, which would shed honor
upc themselves and user up the lnstuon 20 which
it WAS their pride to have belonged have been arrested
by the ruthless hand Of Death snd sumber now be.
meath the sod of the valley, have found winding
sheet in the oceans
But must cloud this Joyous occasion by illusions
of such character. This Is neither the time the
place 70 awaken such memories and VIII fCrbea-
We are here % extend 70 beloved pTecept0r %
whom we al freely acknowledge we owe so much.
heartfelt wecone-o bid him GOd-specd in his errant
of love in The cause 20 which his whole life has been lie
voted and TO encourage him by presence SYM
patty, our hearty cooperation.
Cant Partridge and Fellow. Cadets, other word arl
| have done.
We are honorcd this evening by The presence OF