The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-30

Abraham Osdsn Butler. Philip H4rwood Vernon.
Isaac CeddiDgton Kiersted1 Chariss Clark Wallace
An honorable testimonial for having pursued par
Jos.sS Ninno, yr, Thomas D Witt T.lm.ss,
James ChArks Sinclair.
MASTER OF ARTS OF CLASS 1860.
g. 3. a : ss.s / /. L k Miller,
r. 8. Armenian, C. A. Budd,
WI. Carter, T. N Zabriske,
I. +. Cornell, Jr., B. v. Abbott
o. wetuore Jr., R + Cute,
j. r. VaIderyeer, s. II Meigs,
J. b. Smith, Walter Stirring class 1849.
HONORARY DEGREE OF N. A.
John r stoddard, Principal OF the University of
John G. Lo0mis, Principal OF Oak Hill Academy, Al
lenton, Ala.
DOCTORS OF MEDICINE.
George D. Cutler Indiana.
samuel H. Jennson, New York.
DOCTOR OF DIVINITY.
Professor Samuel X Dickson, D. of Charleston, s. c.
After comforting the various University degrees
the exercises OF the more experienced newly ap-
pointed Masters OF Arts were performed consisting
OF three orations, which spoken in the follow
ing Dissipation by N; Laorskie, Of New
York city "The United States-a Peace Society" by
Benz. ". Abbott of New York city, and Revolutions
and their Effects" by w. A. Sterling of Brooklyn L.
j. The first named one was very practical in its
nature and the remarks of the orator upon the pre-
vailing dissipation of our young men were severe,
although often well mer.ted
1.-THE United States-a Peace Society" was the
title OF well written GRAFTON, by Benjamin V. Alb
policy is more conducive to the true interests Of
mankind, and more comfortable with the character
Df our republican Institutions, than the system Of g
Yressiye warfare adopted by other nations "Our
Union" said the youthful orator lis the most extern
Eive and efficient Peace Society in the world. The
long lives OF some nations have been spent in per-
fectng the art Of war, in Furnishing their arms, in
organizing armies and navies, in erecting fortresses
1t was reserved for us in youth to deveope, to
place upon our standard, and to elevate for the at
tention of mankind, the true maxim of national
peace-E PLurib1s Unrm."
The exercises concluded with benedicton pro-
nounced by the Chancellor, and the audience quietly
separated, after prolonged attendance of several
hours he orchestra, which was under the direction
Of Harvey ). Dodwo rth; playing the old-fashioned
air OF "Auld Lang Syne."
The Dinner.
The Association of the Alumni of the New York Uni
verty wound up the celebration of their twenty first
anniversary by dinner at the House. last even
ing, to which some hundred members sat down.
Mr.. George q Moore, President OF the Association,
occupied the chair and supported by DR.. Draper,
Prosessor Morse, Chancellor Ferris DR.. Henry Prof.
Martin, Mr.. Charles Butler, SC.
Rev. Mr. Sexton said grace. After the company had
done ample justice excellent dianer provided by
Messrs. Coleman & Ste.son
The CHAIRMAN lose and addressed the COMPANY =
Brethren, Alumni of the University again to
our anniversary Some OF you were at last
anniversary Among these the familiar
face OF chancellor FREEING buy To show. however,
that ne Goes rot forget you more tn.n do him. the
Secretary VIII read you letter from him.
The secretary then read letter OF apology from the
Chancellor.
Mr. MOORE the President stated that he might gladly
remind them their alma mater OF age Not only
30 but her liabilities almost paid of will give YOU
then
Alma Mser-the University the City New York
Fer mature yoS. gives promise that her age claim the
other institution learning Union b. free fountain
Of the true American spirit.
M. CoKAklIus AAlHEws responded He read an extract
from one OF the pc iodicas published il this city
educational rstitur lions OF New York. and asked how
II that such character Of Uaiversty?
He believed the University had moved with the age
or kept up to the requirements of the people Too many
Of the graduates had continued be bachelors
succession was not kept up. (Laughter) Mr. Mathews
spoke briefly sna happily, and, IN conclusion, gave
University Friep dshipshay they bloom like the cactus
70 the Of one hundred years and live to
The CHAIRMAN then gave the ext regular toast
ahe Council o. the Recalling its foundation
to former
times and to set to themselves as well to create
The Hon. CnAs BUTLER, of The Council re sponded-He
had in his hand he said tie New YORK HERALD of this
norsDg containing the interesting report lecture
delivered by Dr. Draper last evening, and he found
examining 1t that the city of New York lies under
heavy debt to the University which is only unremu
nerated but unackno Eledseo unrecogpized Repre-
stnting tbs Council here, his mind turned sugges
lively BY this address 70 the history origin
sent condition OF the University; and while he might
with Professor Draper lament that This great debt
nrrecognized still he must do justice the city of New
1oik, aud state fact corrective OF that sentie1t. He
met last night uttee, whose object was TO extin
guish the debt Of the association and the result
OF this nveefigaton IL ascert4ned that there was
still balance uusubscrbed pay whole amount of
ITS liabilities This no ming he had net the see
and the report that there ye. balance OF
81 600 to make the oteS Subscriptions badng and fur
Their be learned that citizen of York-yndert Van
chaickhad subscribed 81 500 10 cover that bAlanc.
(Applaufe) Mr.. Butler went to trace the connsc
lion between the University New York and the soci 4.
and political movements OF the United States Let this
University, be added be made Instrumental ia carving
out the spirit Of the age and then they would oc
casion to rejoice their Institution Mr. Butler con-
The Alumni Of the New York Unvsrs.y-Aay they still
1be President then gave
The Chancellor CT the University.
Chancellor FERRIS responded amid great applause He
Was happy. he said to the Alumni on this interest
ing occasion. he did not know whether he
sicer hims elf their sepather (Laugnter He lad be-
come connected with the service OF the University from
the sentiment that 1T might live and that it must live
They had waited long enough 10 whether some veal
Thy citizen Of New York would come forward and wipe
away the debt OF the institution. He had brought AL
his characteristic energy TO the service Of University
1t was no small matter he said the city New York
10 from house to house to solicit contributions for an
object which is regarded with alien alton which alone
could have produced tina article portion Of which was
read here tins day Ihi day had however, raised his
ing that when they the occasion they would
hear something in reference the succeeding year. more
connected with the ministry also with pur
poses He hoped the University of New York would be
60 ets literally sustained than il the gers Female In
stitute, with its five hundred and ten young ladies'
Tie President next gave -
The Faculties of the upiversty.-Alvavs In
grateful remembrance by those whose Youthful
they have guided in paths noble and yirtuous ed
cation.
Professor Martin responded behalf of the Faculty of
Science and Letters.
The President then proposed -
The Law.-Nurured by enlightened phioso ply inyi
gorated BY sound lear, ing and embeshed by
allure, the most efficient Of liberty
Augustus +. Smith responded.
The President then proposed
The Orator Of the Day-Our for 1853 DR. Draper
His instructions in science a remember with delight
and gratitude his scientific fame bounded BY the
hAsf do than
of the University familiar in the highest places of
and among the foremost Swans Of the world.
Dr. Draper had left in the early part Of the evening
through indispottcn and DIR FERRIS responded on his
behalf He said 1T might perhaps have met their
that Dr. DraE mis- position the Uni
yersty but be happy to be able Inform that
chat resignation WIS Withdrawn. (Cheers)
Air by the Band-"The Last Rose Of Summer
The Chairman then gave the name of DR.. Henry AZ
one long associated in the University with Dr. Draper
DR. HENRY rose amid great applause, and made an
extremely happy address, in which he dwslt the