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


Annual commencemens OF Rutgers College.
OUR NEW BRUNSWICK CORRESPONDENCE.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. July rs, 1854
Grcaf Congregation of the L,fsrati-7He Addresser
Alumni Dinner, and Procession of the Soci<
ties.
Reunions and jubilees are the order of the dav
with men of the various arts trades and professous
They furnish an appropriate and natural method q
receiving improvement and pleasure, making to in
dividual feel himself part OF the great living syu
tenn Of humanity, that he has interests and sympa-
thies common with others, which should lead -
harmonious action and joint soiicitude for ths
common welfare. One Of the most time-honorel Of
these reunions, is the College Commencement, and
the exercises usually associated with 1t. This calm
the artist from his studio, the merchant from his
warehouse, the physician from his circuit Of bensyo
lence and the lawyer from his court and briefs ana
the clergyman from his charge. By common cooseak
they reinquish their toll for few days. that thsv
may take sweet counsel together, drink in The meme
res Of former years, and be refreshed by o yeasit
quafing Of the waters which dow from the Castalan
fount. The College Commencement IL nel only q
jubilee for the professional man, but for all Who
sound learning and for the whole section Of country
In which the College ID situated. Thus Il becomsa
no ordinary or insignificant affair, but u locked fer
ward to with great delight and Satisfaction By mil
titudes. .'SSe'11
This Is the case prominently with the Commence
ments Of this college. The large propprtion of tha
alumni who are present-the interest taken in Tie
college By is friends patrons and the holiday en-
make this great gala day, indeed, and asssmblean
immense crowd, which almost blocks up tho streets,
TO say nothing Of the places Of assembly. There 40
too many people attending this Commencement for
their mutual comfort, and It would be highly de-
sirabe, at least on this score, that their number
should be diminished at least one half But who u
to stay Q. homer That is the question. OF course.
not the alumni; not the students and their fiisnds.
OF coure not the citizens Of this goody little city,
for this jubilee has from time immemorial bsen
their peculiar property. OF course, not the young
gentlemen and ladies, who use this season - mod
oopportune occasion for continuing their scqaatn-
make the church where the exercises are held ths
drawing room in which they display their excel
and the annoyance Of all those who come to be In
terested in the exercises, and not to gossip with
their friends Why, OF course, these should mot re
main away. That would spoil the whole exact q
the scene. But who shall stay away7 We had
hoped that the rain, which has been such wslooae
visitant, would have answered the question for y.
But though It fell with steady perseverance during
yesterday and night, yet this morning the clsuda
seemed to break, and the storm gradually dispersed,
yet 30 late as to leave pretty comfortable day.
But to morrow we shall be obliged to submit with 3
good grace and endure the heat and the cruwdinG
with exemplary patience, and practice the procep6
science.
The President DR.. FRELrSaHuYsxS. began the
exerciees OF this festive season by delivering to No
graduating class Yesterday morning, In the Chapel
BACCALAUREATE Address.
After 0 happy alusion to the change Of poitiea
which the graduating class were about to axune,
BY leaving The walls Of the college and sngagns n
thoughts for lew moments to what be considesea
profitable theme for present meditati0ns-"1hA
nature and duty of personal influence and examplsS
Man is social being, and as such exercises an In
be purpose to do 80 or not Man s not born TO live
only for himself-but for his country snd his kind
Like perennial stream, his influence will fow ont
to bless curse his fellows He may wish to chsek
or turn its course, but the food win not obey his
vain desires, and presses TO minge itself with h0
Of eternity. From these thoughts the speaker
drew several corolares. ss "a
Firstly. There are certain public duties resoi1I
upon us, as citizens Of fee country. Oar pnvF
lege Is to select our rDlers, and by them make oW
laws. The right Of suffrage Is the priceless boon a
freedom, and 10 all cases Of serious momentY pm
should exercise it. No nation can prosper II ~
good men In it retire from participntion in pubic
affairs. They should exert their influence TO sesWe
wise and upright rulers-God fearing men. would
no. direct you to the particular vocation which
you shall choose for lie; but would counsel yoa 70
be earnest and digent in pursuing that which yoa
shall choose. Resolve 10 fulfil noble and useinl
pat in the great drama Of life, and execute your re-
solution heartily. After all your advantages, Do
not settle down into lie OF ibglorious inactiou
having interest IN the welfare Of tho community
to be drore without object character and lifting
not a hand TO help the right and defeat the wrong.
such career is miserable indeed. sr
Secondly. You owe your country the duty OF pa
triotism. Oar country demands the love OF all her
childIen; we should love hen for her sacred memo
lies, the struggles Of our revelation, the graves q
al xQ In yr.ti ffSa FIR vtvx
goodness which has blessed her, and His power
which has been over her for her delivcranco. De-
spite her faults, her broken pledges and compromise,
We love her. and stand by the Uuion shoulder 10
Dor thought Of disupion. With ali It's faults sss
Union, with slavery, Nebraska and all Is preferable
70 dsunion; for this would bring anarchy, and make
ibe CONDITION Of the slave worse than at present.
Be wise, and wait for better times with the solic-
tade with which the anxious Waterman waits Tor
the hrst dawn OF the morning.
Thirdly. Preserve good name, net by seeking
The worlds adulation but by meriting their rspcst
Fourthly, You should be carefal Of your associa-
ticns. He That walketh with wise shall b. wse:
and II is by this that you viii be able to throw
miPhtydpfiufnce ON the side OF good.
Filthy. There rests upon you tine duty OF vnm-
eating truth Of all times with unbending stesdfss
ness, and yet with modesty which cannot % 70
proached nor give offence.
The address, from its highly practical tone, and
its being the fruit Of ripe expsnMe l, vas wes
adapted 10 the occasion, and was listened 10 with
After the cessation of the storm, the country "a
valcede came pouring into the city, and the CON
Board OF Trustees met q. III o'clock A. NJ, for the
tranaaesrn CT business. The Alumni met On hcur
later than The appointed time, in consequence Of
change Of horr In the running Of the 10 A. NJ tsia
OF cars They met n ii 4 o'clock, AID after con-
side obi. Incidental bpsicess tSey adjourned 20 tho