New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-27

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The Creek Salutstory Poem was spoken in an unfal-
teripq AID impressive manner, and Mr. VINCENT ably
execute HE task the ntatory orator OF the day,
winns7 golden opinions from the audience, whom,
we oyre, must have been posted on Greek If the
amount of applause might be taken criterion. He
first addressed the audience, welcoming the mothers,
fathers and sisters to the exercises OF the day, after
which he addressed the Trustees, cOngratulatng them
on tie Institution having completed its first century,
and expressed the wish that they might long preserve
invioate their trust After addressing the President
and Faculty he concluded by exhOrting the students
to enter boldly upon life trusting in the protection OF
Heaven.
spoken distinctly, and without any marked dscrep-
aDcy.
The English salutatOry &c, by Mr.. WOODFORD,
was an excellent production, and delivered in fine
style. He said that whatever had been hallOwed by
age or by the memories of past, spoke to the heart
in language thrilling aud eloquent. We lnger over
the spot where genius has labored, patriotism bed,
or faith triumphant, and the past stands like living
presence by SIDE with words of mingled warning and
of cheer. Such spirit voices come TO welcome
in this mOrn the centennial of our beloved Columbia.
For hundred years she has stood in her strength and
pride The germ planted by kingly hands in days of
Colonial dependence has grown TO stately tree.
The speaker welcomed TIE President and Faculty, and
speaking bis class reverted to the decease of Messe
ger one of their number In conclusion he said it
godke for the student by patient thought and reless
effort by life of activity and love to bless and elevate
mankind.
The German Salutatory Grafton by Mr. PoxERoY was
well written composition far able TO judge.
The speaker however, lacked in point of the necessary
gesticuaton essential in the delivery of German
on His usual sepossession gave way to slight en-
barrassmen before he had half concluded his piece.
1.-The POet-Life and the Poets influence by Mr..
COSGDOy was of the best illusions of the OCCASION
but the spoke in low tone that he could scarce
ly be heard ten feet from where he stood.
The Grafton of Mr.. McALLIsTER spoken in loud,
clear correct manner and his language and gesouatOn
well adapted to the subject lie commenced by say
ing that numerous religious systems have faded nsensiby
from the EARTH The interests and passions which struggled
in their favor the stages of their decline and the
precise periods of their dissolution all subjects for
lecture But history has presided the obseques of
Classical Paganism, that beautiful mythology which
originating in the forgotten ages of older times had
before the advent of Christianity been refined into
"poeticsl system which, now, when exploded as a
form of faith, exercises its influence the Imagination
and the intellect. The gradual decay of this system
has been chroniced that able to trace its
progress from the pdmy days of its power to the
Of lis last expiring struggle. Continuing in this strain
length he concluded by say ing that the spirit
Classical Iaganism which once brooded the
earth has taken fight. Its affairs longer smoke with
impure offerings to thousand deties. Its oraces are
silent. The very temples are IN ruins and amid their
d.solate walls the spider his webb and the owl
sings her watch song But entire has been the extnc-
ton of the classical faith those beautiful creations of
;ellect in which that faith embodied still exist 10
amuse and instruct.
The Grafton of Mr.. DRAKE was delivered in excellent
style He observed that humanity had not yet arrived at
lie full perfection and harmony, not yet had the pursuits
Of truth been discovered by any TO be idle aud
utess labor The phanthropist of the present day had
little reason TO complain that there OF earth
10 conquer for the spiritual world by which he was sur
rounded-ottmes batted with but never vet subdued-
efered glorious field for his proves and eagerly
invited him 10 the contest His ideas the subject
THE Old and the New" by PETER L. NEErus. This
was poeic effusion, in which the speaker drew com
paIison between old times and the present age. He
spoke of fashion politics &c, aud then reused up their
ancient sire and led him through the present age The
following show the style:
"Thea where those Sycamores stand forth view
To those Centennial halls Of classic fame
Xor blush to sPsst CcIt nsGIs Sssd raus
I'd tell aim then Of hours the youth recalls
wAS,S memory esI shall .olase give Ai' heart,
With youth Of noble soul, shared my part
L0nsm ca. . .ss 2, S:4 aa.1; shine
iIsI noble cause forever may II live,
And honor crown her Patriotic King
The ox aon Of Mr.. ZABRIsKE was an excellent prodHc-
ton. lie said there was nothing more common among
ncn than Snurmurs and complaints yet il we look at the
origin Of II se, will their injustice and their folly
Unjust because they murmur at evils of their own Gre
atpg foolish because they complain of the anxiety and
disappointment to which they exposed by dleness
Idlo1e.s ia commonly associated with timidity Either
fear preyents US from fulfilling endeavors BY despsr
Of or the frequent failure of irresoue struggles
and the constant desire of avoiding labor impress false
terrors on ahe mind Let the mind and body be but fully
occupied aud YOU nay triumph fear and pain. No
man can be .Yretche< in his energy The soldier when
reused 20 the f hgh of his spirit and in the heat OF
test only feels far bat even unconscious of the
gashing wound.
The Poer-"An things shadows and nothing
"stable by Mr. SAITH sas fine production, and de-
Evered with great spirit
Dignity of Labor by Hr. MORRIS. he handled
the sutje satisfactory and acquitted himself
ably. He contended that labor the twin brother
lne itself that broke down false 6stnctonspl9cing all
on the same platform.
NJ. MARVIN spoke well, AID traced the progress of
eopqsest and predominant rule from earliest times till she
presens in an able manner.
Mr. sSTHoS delivered Grafton on the Legal Pro-
session The seutiments of the speaker were emnenty
e.lcussed 20 win him the favor OF his audience by their
hdness yisor and oatrotsm and the very stye
~ hs Ssclsuation aew enthusiastic applause from the
audience.
The President ten pro, eded to award the testimonials
,bcss tMJSn,s STANDING the head OF their respective
Iosss aer WHICH he confer 'ed the degree OF Bachelor
N Arts on the following meube OF the late Senior Class
Marvin H. Vincent, Benjamin sh0ns &c. s II ~ A.s''I
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