The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-27

nrecincs Of the inststutio V.with bright hopes of
future, which he was glad 'O' say were resso0,
for before him sat the learned ana generous meu
WHO, years ago, were but STRIPPING youths like HIM
self. He paid just tribute to the memory Of
{, y, yr1o bad departed to another world regretted
o, aIi VINO knew them. He then entered upon the
subject of bis Grafton, The Student aud the
Man." The studeut, however learned could not at
tempt to keep himse If away from the masses with
out degradation. for beneath the diploma, the pub
lie, the workingmen would look for the man. and
if that man was found wanting, thea all his learn
ing like that of Voltaire Robespierre, would sink
into utter insignfcance. II was glorious to wear
by nature the conduct Of mental power, but it was
god like, by patient efforts and tireless thoughts
by life of love- to bless and elevate mankind. BY
acquiring the friendship of the masses, they thus
brought to the work OF reform the great element
Of conservatism. BY it the vindication Of the mas
ses was tempered and puriaed-the popular mind
hut ia made the strong curb and Guiding rein ~
education. ~ -z-"G~-~ R
AT the conclusion Of his grafton, tue speaker W as
loudly appiauded, and received showers of bou-
quets, which were go great In number that he had
some diff ,ulty IN conveying them from tie stage
Music-Gypsey Quadrille.
1ne German saIutatory Grafton was the delivered
in very good style. by CLAkkE .. PoxsRoY.
Poets Life and Poets Influence, J" was the next
Grafton, which was delivered by HENRY M. Croydon.
The speaker spoke Of the great moral influence of
the wo,ks Of poets upon the mind Of man. The
beautifu! conception OF natures magnifcence was
depicted only by the poet. The speaker lacked
confidence. However he was warmly applauded.
"Freedom Of Thought was the next Grafton an
nounced. but the orator, Mr.. NISSAN, was excused
nom making his appearance.
The seventh GRAFTON. classical Mythology" was
then delivered by CUTLER G. McALLIsTER, who
spoke IN very eloquent terms indeed Of classical
mythology. Although, said he, the ancient mythol-
oey was very beautiful, yet there was something
Notwithstanding that spoke Of life hereafter
and when this true idea entered the minds OF the
believers OF the Pagan belief their creed as it WERE
Vanished scfore the mighty arm Of Christianity
plauded by the audience.
Musc.-ChOrua, Saun Hanser
The eighth Grafton, Prophecy Of Napoleon" was
omitted. on sccount Of the absence Of the orator,
Ideal OF Humanity" the next Grafton, was de-
Hvtred by ELIAS g. DRAKE, who was warmly ap-
planded during the delivery Of the argument. Tue
speaker contended that where progress was the
into highways for the disposition Of worldly wealth,
IT was conservatism; and better far would il be for
US to fall back upon the principles Of theold fogies,
than to progress by walking through the dust Of the
dead, OF crushing the institutions for the advance
ment Of science and art for the convenience Of few
mercantile individuals. The speakers voice, an well
as his composition was very good, but his action
was evidently unstudied and very bad.
Musc-California Polka.
A poem--"The Old and the New"-was then re-
cited by PETER 8. NEErus OF the old days, he
said:-
All those were golden days OF yore
Which now for other days recede,
Ana which an honest patriot may adore,
As days Of no ignoble deed
Long may the memories Of the past
Guard well the throne Of freedom s soul
Long let us honor that all hslowed trust
Which she bequethed TO sontrol.
OF the appearance Of this country to the oldest
inhabtant, who has been asleep for many years. and
just awakes the poet says:-
And Hrst, on having ope'd his long closed eye
He'd stand awe stricken and in deep amaze,
While round him spires, towns and cities rise,
=. Where once his noble herds were wont to grass.
:. Is this great nation lberty's domain"
Even father 80, Pd grasp his hand
To shew him Of the wonders Of this land.
The speaker closed his poem with Some very good
hints to his fellows in college,
Consider, We sons and be watchful and wise.
Let honesty, purity, truth be your aim;
Let not the proud tempter, corruption, arise;
Nor ambition entwine with the voice of thy fame.
Your country your freedom your rights would gu keep
y, let not the souls Of your patriots sleep.
BE active, be doing-proud foes stand around
Who'd rejoice in the ruin to trample thee down.
Reminder the deeds which your sues have done.
At the conclusion of the poem, Mr.. Neefus was
warmly applauded.
Muslc--Jubilee Quadrille.
The eleventh oration--"l Incentives to Action
was then delivered by JEREMIAH l.. ZABgIsKIE. He
tried to impress upon the minds OF those present.
the fact that IL required no great exciting era to
draw forth the American people to action. There
was plenty of material now 10 be found that would
occupy their attention for many ages The cult.
va,ion Of the arts and sciences too much
elected and deserved closer attt nton at the hands
Of cur citizens. The course Of any man who is
conscious OF good dongs was sure OF success but ne
that was filed inwardly with bad heart would IN
oyitably fall and be detested by al honest men. All
l. I'm IEn
oct an which, tossing its bed In its strength, Is
conscious OF its purity and greatness. The speaker
received hearty applause at the hands Of those as
semblcc.
A poem from the Greek-"Eidola panta Rouden
esfin dsJhnes,' was then recited in very credit
able manner by REGINALD II. Smith.
Music iuss gu Berlin.
Dignity OF Labor, = the fourteenth Grafton was well
delivered by ORLANDO n. MoEHIs, who reviewed in
brief manner the virtues Of the poor and down.
trodden peoI le q italy, Poland aDd Hungary who
were TINS treated because they would not be bought
end sold by their masters gold. The principles OF
the European governments was TO crush all those
WHO by honest labor endeavored ~ rise above their
sfation-ttose who coveted fame and Justly too.
But the day was not far of when these despots
OF Europe would lie hurled from their giddy heights
even by The dignity Of labor. Here, In the United
States, ttank God TO labor vas not TO be dsgraced,
for our most eminent men--the orators statesmen,
and most Influential men, were OF low and humble
psrentaTe. lie hoped that the dignity Of labor
would ever BE upheld In the United States, Tor
oil Americans should remember that their greatest
ststtsmar-m eloquent orator was the " MIN.
boy OF the slashes." Uoud applause)
Eus'c-Rcrdezvous Polka
Tie 1xtfenth Grafton, {" The Course Of Empire
was then delivered ny HENRY &. HARvfS, in good
style. TIE spta ker revit wed the history Of all the
ancient empires which now only remain a. a record
q TIE past in an able manner.
kufic-Martha Qus0rille.
1ht rsster'e Grafton on the Dignity Of the lie.
col Profession, = WAS then delivered BY Jons Arr
mos. lie called 70 mino the great men who
ebCne like bright stars In the armament Who though
dead, yet 1--we 10 The minds and hearts Of their
ctunirymen. These men, many Of them, were said
to k eoucaied for the bar snd during their lifetime
cid fnll justice 20 tbs digrity Of tfer pro;e ssion
The spesksr spoke very wei indeed, md ELECTED