Smyrna times., 1854-07-26

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pilgrimages the earnest seekers of knowledge
wended their way.
So do we trust that this Institution will be-
come the centre of intellectual light, and will
radiate blessings upon all mankind. Thus will
Delaware, which now boasts so many bright
names upon her scroll of fame, become the
Attica of America-the "diamond" of the
world.
With you, the honored Trustees of this In
sttution, do we; her youngest sons, this day,
join in anxious desire for her prosperity. May
all your hopes be realized, your days lengthen-
ed out that you may behold her glory, your
declining years crowned with everlasting joy.
Our connection ceases here. To you we ex-
tend an affectionate farewell.
Worthy and Honored PreSident:-The an
nouncement, few months ago, of your elec-
ton to the Presidency of this Institution, was
| received by this community and by the students
with universal acclamaton. Speaking in their
behalf, ard expressing their sentiments, | con-
gratulate you upon the honor you have so de-
servedly received. Under your auspices may
the glory of Delaware College be bright as the
MONDAY sun, pure as the gushing waters of the
crystal fount, and as firmly established as the
monuments of Antiquity. With the exclama-
| ton, in which all will join, "Long live the
President" we pronounce the heartfelt word
fareweU
Gentlemen Of the Faculty Deep are the
emotions with which to-day we turn to you.-
| For years we have been accustomed to look
up to you for example, for instruction and for
counsel. The relations we have sustained are
now to be severed, but may we not in all the
vicissitudes of life, feel confident that you are
still our friends, and that the constant interest
! you have shown in our welfare and success
will be undated by the lapse of time. In our
whole career in this Institution you have, with
the most earnest solicitude, abored and coun-
seled for our advancement. Had we faults
they were forgiven,-had we fainting hope, it
was strengthened,- had we difficulties, they
were dissipated We trust that we are not
forgetful-that we will not prove ungrateful.
| Though buoyant are our hearts and joyful
the occasion to-day, there are some thoughts
that come in, to sadden our joys. There are
memories of this Hall craped in the embems of
sorrow, of one whose face, SO familiar, we will
see here never again. President GRAHAM, so
universally beloved for his many virtues and
for his endearing qualities of mind and heart,
Joins with us in these scenes nomore-his spirit
has taken its departure to a happier land
You who were his co-laborers feel deeply his
loss-we, VINO hearkened to the words of wis
dom which fell from his lips this day join you
in sorrow for the dead.
| " No one that knew him need be told,
| warmer heart death ne er made cold :"
Too forgetful of self, his noble heart was open
in sympathy for ALTO the desponding he gave
encouragement, to the weak he extended the
helping hand-when he could add to the happi-
ness of others his eye kinded with delight. He
had happy temperament which could always
catch from nature a smile-for every occasion
he could furnish a merry joke; but to those
who knew him well, there were beneath the
gentle ripples that played upon the surface,
seriousness of thought and determination of
purpose which sickness did not check and from
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) ties could turn him aside. Here he pursued
his collegiate studies and received his degrees
here he rose in successive steps, tutor,
, professor, president. He ardently desired to
see the endowment completed.
When the books were opened here two years
ago, he was scarcely able to leave his room,
but, whilst another presented the subject, there
he sat with the deepest anxiety, awaiting the
result. To him, Delaware College is indebted
for her present bright prospect, and if all her
sons prove as faithful. she may justly boast of
her jewels. He is gone-he is gone-we
mourn his departure. Before this audience
eulogy would be vain.
Oh, Death! in the pride of thy power, thou
e hast struck down, at our side, benefactor-a
brother--a friend.
Gentlemen Of the Faculty, farewell May
all your aims be successful, and the crown o.
\. peace rest upon your heads Once again, fare
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l. Citizens Of NeiDark Our soiourn with
is you has been long, and, with many of us, it il
" now to terminate. We came amongst you al
re strangers, relinquishing the pleasures of home
e and separated from the friends and companion
d of our youthful days. All that could compen
d, safe for such d loss has been afforded us here
ID Welcomed to your fresides and made partici
le pators in your festivities we have been treated
with all the hospitality generosity could bestOw
ne There are bright spots all along our pathwa.
d, here, strown with flowers, to which we viii
u ever recur with increasing delight
al There is green grassy bank on the smootl
nj gliding stream where books were forgotte
= and care cast. aside--where youth and beaut
SITS assembled, and time was unheeded in his fiigh