Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-03

Visit to Greencastle.

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/ enjoyed the pleasure Of a visit to
Greencastle, during the commence
mcnt week. The exercises were all
in a high degree interesting. The
annual commencement at the Asbury
University is always an occasion Of
thrilling interest; but the interest on
this occesion was greatly enhanced by
the inauguration Of the new President,
Rev. DIR. Curry. A charge to the
new President was delivered by Bish-
op Ames, after which the inaugural
address was delivered. From the
reputation Of the President, as a man
of learning and ability. it is needless
to tell the people that the address was
an able one. DR.. G. stands in the
front rank of our literary men. is
strong. vigorous writer; and is sure to
make his mark in whatever position
he may be placed. Thus far he has
made most favorable impression as
president Of the University, and with
the able men associated with him, /
doubt not that this institution will be
conducted to the highest position
among the sister colleges Of the land
No literary institution in the west
can boast of better faculty than this.
Indeed, / doubt whether any one will
compare with il. Those of the facul-
ty have been connected for some time
with the University. and are therefore
well known. Prof. Downey. Of the
chair Of mathematics, is beyond
doubt one Of the best mathematicians
west Of the mountains. and has be-
sides peculiar aptness to teach. Of
Professor Tingley. an old professor
once remarked, "God made Professor
Tingley for teacher Of Natural Sci
ence." The chair Of Greek is filed
by Prof. Latimore. an agreeable gen.
tleman. a good scholar and a success
ful teacher in his department. Ofthe
three new professors, Messrs. Bragdon,
Nadal and Hibben. everything might
be said that need be said of men in
their position. They. are men OF
sound and accurate scholarship, cor
teous gentlemen. and accomplished
pulpit orators. Prof. Nadal, who
has charge of the Bell Lettres Depart
ment, is an accomplished public speak
er. and will do much toward the train
ing Of the students in this great art
"a consideration Of no small impor-
tance. With such faculty the pat
rons of the University may look to it
with the highest satisfaction, and con-
fidently anticipate the largest success.
But commenced to speak of the
exercises during commencement week.
The first address had the pleasure OF
hearing was delivered by the Hon.
Mr.. Harlin, of Iowa. 1t was an able
address. but would have been much
improved by little more pains in its
preparation. He spoke without man.
uscript or notes, which was commen-
dable. bat still l think he should have
had a manuscript othome. Any man
is culpable who appears on such an
occasion to speak without the most
careful preparation. Mr.. Harlip's ad-
dress was an hour and half long;
had it been condensed. so as to have
occupied one third less time, it would
have made much more favorable
impression. and would have been more
creditable o the speaker. Still il is
proper 10 say. the address was well
received, generally, by the large
crowd which assembled 10 hear il.
A most admirable address was deliv-
cred on Wednesday evening, by Mr..
Harrington. of Indianapolis, a son OF
Of Rev. Joseph Harrington, well
known about Brookville. Mr. L. is a
young lawyer. and for one Of his age
is q model speaker. His address was
well written, and though he kept his
manuscript well before BIN, he was
very little trammelled by it. and de-
livered it in a most happy manner
His elocution was very fine, his voice
and gestures natural, easy and grace
ful. Mr.. 7. bids fair to be an HOMO
to his parents, and one Of the bright
est ornaments Of his alma Mafer.
The first class in the Law Depart
ment graduated at the present session.
1t was a small but very respectable
class. The Professor Of Law. Judge
Downey. is the man for the place.
lie is n man Of solid attainments, and
will no doubt do most excellent service
in his department. The Trustees
were fortunatein securing his services,
and they will do well il they can re-
tain him in the place he is so honora-
bly, filing.
This University is now on a firm
basis. and has before it the prospect OF
a bright career. May nothing ever
occur to hinder its progress; but may
IL stand for ages yet to come, to en-
tighten and bless the world.
BAKER.