New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-27
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF RUTGERS COLI
LEGE AT NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWJERSEl.

Ih OF the commencement sessou IA tucH
venerable Alma Mater brings many of the dual sons ct
Oh Rutgers their pilgrimage to this classic mount
When old Time sounds his signal they leave their accu'-
toned pursuits and up here to greet their old class
mates ,, brethren The one leaves his farm another HIS
merchSsdse another his legal cases and forms, another
tie he ing of the sick and another the care of bis flock
TO assemble with their companions OF other days anu re-
neve haloved associations of the halcyon days OF life.
Coming here they renew their youth they live over
again these Of yore and thus are furnished with new
strength to descend again into the of life, and
move amid It's ohequcred scenes The desire OF mnsng
IN these scenes again, and OF communngs with our
fends OF The past led to don the pilgrims garb, and
visit this city last evening. Heaven blessing the
earth with genial showers OF rtiziug rain train
moved its rapid and majestic course. No dust dis
tu I'd Us and the sOmbre appearance of the earth was
Great relief afe the fierce glare the shining in the
greatness of his strengt-as be has done ct late IL was
welcome prepaatve for the exercises oil me
day-mg atng the heat and renewing the face O nature
and cheering the spirit of man.
The exercises of the season began yesterday morning
with very able and timely Baceaiaureae address to the
Senior Glass by President FRELINGHC YsEN, which was
listened with great interest by the under graduates and
their friends He began by insisting that those who
tered upon the great battle OF life should resolve 10 be
somebody-should not set down in nglorous and be
contened with doing nothing for the good OF their fellow
men or their own Improvement but propose themselves
some important and useful aim in life and endeavor to at
tain high position in the affection OF their fellows He
then proceeded discuss the theme he proposed for their
" sORdi IRffcEcc and ErHmPc'
BAccALAUEEArE ADDRESS.
After happy aluson 10 the change Of position which
the Graduating Class about to assume by leaving
tie walls of the cole ara engaging in active pursuits OF
life, the President directed Their thoughts for few mo-
mens TO what be considered profitable theme for present
meditation he nature ana auty OF personal influence
"aEd cxamTle' Man is social being, and A. such ex
ercises an influence for good evil his fellow men,
whether be purpose to do not. Man Is not born TO
live only for himself but for his country and his kind
ctr liq yfi l.tvp ur T..
bless his fellows. lie may wish to check turn
its course but the food viii obey his vain deses Gad
presses on to mingle itself with the of eternity
From wise thoughts the speaker drew several corOlares:
l. There are certain public duties resting upon
citizens of free country Our privilege is to select our
rulers and by them make laws. The right Of suffrage
is the priceless boon freedom and in all of
moment should exercise II. No nation can prosper II
the good men in il retire from participation in public az
fairs They should their influence wise and
upright rulers-GodfeariDg men, would not direct you
the particular vocation which you shall choose for
life But would counsel You to be earnest aud dIigent
in pursuing that which you shall choose ResOlge to fulfill
noble pant in the great drama of life and execute your
settle down into life of ingorious naction-haying
interest in the welfare Of the communitytO be drone
without object character aud lifting not hand TO help
tie right and defeat tie wrong. Such career is miser
able indeed
. You your country the duty of patriotism. Oar
country demands tie love OF al her children. We should
love her ior her sacred memories the struggles Of
Revolution the graves Of our fathers and also in graft
tudc for the Divine GOODIES which hos blessed her and
His power which has been hor for her deverance.
Despite her faults her broken pledges and compromises,
love her, and stand by the Union shoulder TO shoulder
Never despair of your country harbOr thought of
disunion. With all its faults the Union, with Slavery
Nebraska and ALL is preferable to disunOn for this would
bring anarchy and make the condition of the slave
than at present BE wise and wait for better times with
the sociude with which the anxious Waterman waits for
the first dawn of the morning.
3. Preserve good neme-not by seeking the worlds
sdulaon but By meriting their respect and esteem.
4. You should be careful of your associations lie
Al NJ keith " he nd ia hy
this that you will be able to throw mighty influence
the side OF good.
s. There upon you the duty Of vindcang truth at
all times with unbendng steadastness, and yet with
modesy vbich will not be reproached give oTense.
The address, from its highly practical tone. and its being
the fruit OF ripe experience well adapted 10 the
sion. and was listened to with marked interest.
The genial rain which fell during the last day and night
produced pleasant GOODNESS of tho osphereleepened
tie vigorous green OF the growing verdure which covered
the neighbOnng hills and added new beauties the natu.
raj scenery Of the beautiful valley of the Kiran. The
College presented an unusually pleasant aspectexhibit-
ing marked contrast from what il in the days of our
studtntshp. Then the CGmpas much rcunscribed
by the devotion of both ends of the cultivation of
end potatoes while the center which was filled with
trees and grass not unfrequeny devoted pasursge
The whole was surrounded with ricketty pang. Now
the trees have arrived greater maturity and beauty
The whole space in front Of the College buildings is de-
voted to ornamental uses filed with trees whose shade
invite 10 conemplaOn-and diyded by walks which wind
pleasantly among the growing trees. The whole is sur
rounded by neat and substantial iron railing Van
ton Of the grounds. An additional building is about
to be added as a Chapel. Mr. VIM. Douglass and
Mrs. Cruger have generously given $4,000 toward
the object and the General Synod THEN late meeting hav
ing given the site. This improvement very much 4nted
the presen chapel being very small and the room being
wanted for other purposes Of the Institution Yet though
Tar too small especially for commencement occasions IL ia
neatly fitted up, trimmed with evergreens and the walls
are adorned with the portraits of of the venerable
men, who have distinguished themselves as Professors in
the lnsiiiuionas the Rev. Drs Livingston Cannon and
Mltdoler and Professor Beck With these are also as
socaed these Of Col Rutgers early patron; and there
have been lately added that of Abraham Van Nest Esq.,
a long tried friend Of the Institution
The hour having arrived the Trustees with the Alumni
and he Orator Of the day entered the chapel and the
exercises were op0nod with prayer by the Rev. Dr.
yckoH OF Albany. The President Of the Alumni Asso-
citation, the Hon. Robert Pruyn, Speaker Of the House
OF Representatives OF the State of EewYork then intro
duced george SUIT, Esq. as the Orator of the day.
MR.. sTITT's ADDRESS
memory brings back wildly the Of former years
"1cn We were about 10 leave these Halls-when in
dused IN rainbow dreams which have been ipated by
substquel events Of life. When this done, the student
sb1ousy enquiries whether he is fitted for the practical
tGshes OF HE. therefore propose for your cOnsidera
ton the practical man, the Of the age" The
practical man Is not superficial. All the circumstances
o. the time demand thoroughness Bungng pre'en iers
Will not meet with permanent in the strugg Of
oHpetltion with winch aye Tbs is day when
the mechanic and arisen can and will do great good The
civil engineer il the OF this age, who tayerses our
prGiries spanning rivers and unfolding the great
Of wealth in land. The following are some
marks Of the practical man.
/. His mental and moral powers must be trained and
that develop all their strength; natural has ia
sufficient These powers must be trained ana devel
oped in symmetrically By practice the mind haoo,os
disciplined. Labor is necessary 10 all Improvement, lean
not too much upon mental hep depend upon upon your
self be sefmade Select aud pursue those studio ybb
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