The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-27
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ACADEMY,
Yhe hrst annual commencement Of this institution
book pIaco yesterday at Niblos Garden. Notwith-
sanding tho inclemency Of the weather long before
Shs appointed hour large number Of gentlemen
and ladies at the doors eager far admission; and
when the time arrived for the exercises to CON-
nence the large theatre toleraby well filed all
pf The paruuete and DR., circle being occupied by
Me relations and friends Of the pupils educated In
Mis- useful college.
At ten o'clock precisely the exercises commenced
with tie salutatory addre ss by BENJAMIN s. Ray
NOE
An Grafton was then delivered by the same gentle
)nan, ON tho "Imaginatve Power Of Man progressive
with Civilization" This young gentleman spoke
with great warmth, and several times elected from
NE audience bursts Of applause particularly when
he alluded to the genius and eloquence Of Webster
and other eminent
The orchestra then played the Amelia waltz
pnlivening the company with their delicious strains
n music.
The second grafton omitted, on account OF the
hbsenoe Of the orator. George W. Birdsall.
JOHn Ii. DoSAHUE then delivered the third ora
hon, on encouragement Of Modern Inventions"
The aAlnack polka" then performed BY ths
band.
The fourth grafton American Literature"
was we'll delivered BY q. HUBBARD GRAY. In the
Oourse u his remarks he said that in this happy
eeQntry the advantages of learning within the
reach Of all citizens, whether rich poor. He was
Wnxmly applauded throu bout his whole speech.
ELUAQ WARD, boy about l5years Of age, next
appeared on the stage ard delivered the fifth ora
6oa. Excelsior" He said that 10 future generations
- it s now, the cry of the people would be Excel
ior! bat he hoped, that when they had arrived at
Ne pinnacle OF prosperity and fame they would not
Ike Rons, fall to the lowest depths Of degradation.
His eOqueace was truly Astonishing, for, to casual
observer, he appeared like mere child. There was
No lack Of applause on the part Of the audience
while b was delivering the Grafton.
The orchestra then performed the overture to
VIA Gassa Ladra, whicn brought down bursts OF
applause from the audience.
The sixth Grafton Tor the occasion, on National
0randeW." was then delivered by E. TANJoRH
CoewN.
HArcli ecture, y the seventh regular Grafton, was
heu delivered by George L. Clark He referred TO
She giosny but wonderful architecture Of the
Eeypeans. the beauty OF the Grecian and Gothic
style Of architecture. He hoped that the American
nation would yet throw Greece, Rome, and Egypt,
n he shade. The CryStsl Palace, he said, was q
specimen OF the genius the people Of the country
The Berlin Waltzes' were then played by tho
prsheska
JAMES s. wRIGHTnAN then delivered the eighth
DfatOn, "Oratory." He pat great compliments to
The orators Of this country and said that in no coun
ny In the world should Inc art OF oratory be more
encouraged than In the free country Of the United
Bates.
A poem entitled 'velagos," was then recited by
HDoRGK SPARRow.
The orchestra then performed the "Spring Gal
lepe."
The tenth Grafton, "Infuence of the American
Revolution" was then delivered by ISAAC SgLYMAs.
He said that the monarchs of the Old World dare not
Cypress the people now as they had done here
tofere. The people Of South America, seeing the
beneficial results from liberty, threw off the Span
ish yoke, and each State became independent. He
hoped that the time would soon come whea all mo-
narchs would be unseated from their thrones, and the
people would become free as the inhabitants Of
the United States.
ALFRED G. COMPTON then delivered the eleventh
1ration, Superstition"
The orchestra then performed the overture to the
Bronze Horse.o
The twelfth Grafton. Feudal System was then
delivered in 6ne style by JAMES R. SrEERs, who
tarmly applauded several times during the delivery
II his speech.
THosAs r. GRourY next delivered the thirteenth
ssation; Language, the Exponent of National Cha
yacter"
Tho orchestra then performed the Elizabeth Schot
6sh, who were warmly appaaded for enlivening the
company with this beautiful piece Of music.
The fourteenth Grafton, National Character"
vas then delivered by JANIS r. BRANT, who received
frequent bursts of applause.
The fifteenth Grafton, Affinity OF Mind and Truth"
was then delivered BY CHAs. l.. Holt, who spoke
IN firm. clear voice that many of our lawyers might
envy. He was well receven by the audience, as the
elapping Of hands could testify.
CuAs. w. HUBBELh then delivered the sixteenth
grafton, Greece" He spoke very WELL and elected
plaue.
The orchestra then played he Martha Quadrilles."
The prizes thea delivered.
Pei, medal. to C. Campbell.
Burr medal, to John Hardy.
Cromwell medal, TO VIM. H. Abel.
The Ward medals were presented as follows, to the
etadenis most proficient in the different stables pur
sued in the academy Ia chemistry, to John Hardy;
natural philosophy, to James W. Mason; natural
philosophy, to John Hardy; moral philosophy, to
Charles l., Holt; Euglish, To John Hardy; Greek,
TO VIM. Bancker; Latin, to Francis ID. Moulton;
French, to Nicholas Miller; Spanish, to Eugene
Douglas; German, TO John Hardy; composition, to
John Hardy; logic tn Charles L. Holt; geogr Apply,
10 John Hardy; history. To Alvin A. Alvord; draw
ing, to James r. Steers algebra and geometry, to
William FL. Abel; engineering, TO Alfred G. Comp
The Ward medal to the most proficient students
b law and bJgeine, were not awarded this year.
JOIN Hardy who was awarded seven out Of TWEEN
lyone medals, was veheu,enty cheered each time he
received the reward OF merit. When he received the
last one we supposed TIN house would come down
with the shouts and clapping of hands. He is very
conferred upon him. He reemed to be the great IA
yOrie of the audience, be decidedly was the best
cholar belonging to the institution.
The audience were then delighted by the orches
Ia playing the ELLA Waltz"
ERAsrus BENEDICT then addressed the pupils Of
he academy exhortiDg fhen to continue their stu
les until they had bee me learned men, and worthy
n the name OF Americans.
The diplomas we're then awarded to the sue
essfuI pupils by the President and Mr.. Webster,
6s PRINCIPAL Of the Academy and President of the
Faculty.
The Weird Polka was then played by the or
chestrA
JOHN HARpY then came forward amidst loud 40
CARNATIONS and delivered the seventeenth oration-
edmund Burke" He paid high compliments to this
celebrated statesman ara orator, whose writings are
known all over the world
The yaledictory addre ! was then delivered BY Mr..
HARDY, after whicb the or, hestra played Home,