New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-28
OPENING or TUFTS COLLEGE, 1T SOM
ERVILLE, MASS

Correspondence of The N. Y Tribune.
WEST BRiDGEwATER Mass, Aug %, 1850.
This institution is under the care of the Uniyer-
salists. 1t is located on Walnut Hill on the line
between Mediord and Somervlle, live miles north
west of the metropolis of New England, in one OF
the most delightful regions in the world. A dozen
or fifteen cities and villages are in full view from
the summit Of the hill, within circle Of five or
seven miles around, which, interspersed with the
fields groves, rivers, ponds, hills, valleys and
ocean scenes around and among them form one OF
the most pleasing and interesting panOramas the
eye can look upon.
The opening of this College and the inauguration
Of the Faculty took place ON Wednesday, the 22d
inst. under circumstances highly promising for
the success and usefulness of the institution.
The audience, some 600 or | 200, having as
sembed in the chapel Of the College, prayer was
offered by the Rev. Henry Bacon of Philadelphia.
The Installing Address was made by the Rev.
Thomas Whittemore, who gave a history Of the
movement which had at length been crowned with
success, and appropriately indueted the officers,
welcomed them, and c0nsecrated the institution
TO its noble purposes.
Tie response was made by the Rev Hosea Bal
lou I'd, d. D., of Someryille, the President of the
College
President Ballou then gave his Inaugural Ad-
dress, which abOunded in sound practical remarks,
setting forth the objects of the institution and the
influences which colleges exert as the head Of
educational institutions.
The closing prayer was offered by the Rev f.
Fisher of Salem after which the company formed
procession and marched to mammoth tent erect
ed On the College lawn, where an excellent dinner
awaited them.
The Rev A. F. Lawre of Charlestown invoked
the Divine blessing.
After the collation. the audience were welcomed
by President Ballou.
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letter from Gov. Gardner expressing his regret at
being unable to be present on account of meet
ing of the Council.
The following sentiments were offered
J. Chgrses TE,', Eq ne Josade, Of Tstt' colcy>-Nsy
The uiiion OF bis hopes gladden. bis heart through his ssuhy
The Foandius f@ef,H taire,alis, college in ne ood-
Gus doBon "a Il gratifying % The iDdefst gable
The Rev. o. A. Skinner, the agent who collected
the funds for the College responded to this senti-
ment, pesentiDg the circumstances under which
the Institution was founded, complimenting Mr
TUFTS, the founder, and giving an account Of his
labors in esnyassiDg the country for money.
hHo1.edge Povo-An sphonsm verified IN The 1oos3i
q IN. Chris;iaa Orator
The Rev. f. II. Chaplin responded to this sen.i-
ment in one Of bis happiest efforts He showed
that not only il knowledge power, but purpose
and that moral purpose is the highest power; and
alludlng to the generous contributions for founding
msulutlOns OF learning, showed that he who has
dollar to spare may through such institutions WELD
this power In this connection he remarked that
he saw the City Of Boston in mourning, as hs
passed through it to this place for one of her
great benefactors-fo for one of the worlds benefse-
tors and referring to the future influence Of the
Lawrence Scientific School and its benefit to all
future ages, paid al eloquent tribute TO the men,
ory OF Abbott Lawrence.
TtjIs College Edued.onaI 4s5DeiasLn.
This sentiment called up the Rev 4. A. Miner
OF Poston, whose sensible and practical remarks
were received with hearty applause
Before closing he read letter from Mr. syl-
vanus Packard, donor to the College to the amount
his bond for the sum Of $4,000 more TO be paid
to the College at his deeesse, provided like SUN
or more should be guaranteed by others in the
space Of three ysars. IN sSd,ion 10 this munf-