Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-03-28
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BALDWIN UNIVERSITY.
Editors Cleuelal1d Leader

the Board of Trustees, the name and char
acter of Baldwin Institute, was changed
to that of Baldwin University. The occa-
sion was one of deep and heartfelt interest
not only to Trustees and Faculty, but also
to students and citizens. On Wednesday
morning the "fiag of our Union" was seer
proudly waving over the newborn Univer
sity. 80 ITO r-
At chapel services, petition was pre-
sented to the Faculty, by the students re
questing holiday in honor of the occasion
which was very readily granted.
Itwas then proposed that procession bt
formed to go to "Wallacl Hail. new bu
unfinished College building, and unfurl tn,
banner above its roof. Committees wer,
then appointed to take charge of the exer
cises of the day.
The procession soon started in the follow
ing order
1st, Musicians; Cd, Standard-bearers; Sd
Faculty, consisting of President Wheeler
Professor jeremiah Tingle, Prof. w. H
Barnes, Miss E. A. Covel, Preceptress Miss
V. E. Morrison, Music Teacher, 4th, Trus.
tees; 5th, Committee on Toasts, consisting
of two ladies and two gentlemen; 9th, Stu.
dent ladies; 7th, Student gentlemen.
After the arrival there, the banner was
raised over "Wallack Hall' amid the cheers
of the crowd. An informal meeting was
then called, and Rev. L Prentice appointed
chairpan.
He opened the meeting by short and
appropriate address being meanwhile re-
peatedly cheered. Toasts being called for
the were presented by Messrs. Baldwin and
Edgington.
lst baldwin University"-May the sun
of our University never set, nor its light
grow dim, may it dispel the dark shades Of
ignorance, as the day-god, those ofnight, and
may it long be the nursery of piety and
learning the nucleus around which shall
cluster the most brilliant geniuses of our ma
ton. Loud and long continued cheers.
2nd. "Trustees of Baldwin University
May they never have cause to regret the
step they have taken; may they have heads
to plan and hands to carry out designs
worthy of themselves anG the noble cause
for which they labor. Cheers. Respon-
ded to, on behalf of the Trustees, by Hor-
race Benton Esq, of Cleveland. isspeech
was right to the point, elegant in diction,
correct in sentiment, happy in its effect, and
welcomed by the assembly with loud and
cheers.
Sd. 'John Baldwin"-May the generous
heart of the founder of our Institution long
continue to beat for God and humanity
Responded to by Pres. Wheeler, in neat
and appropriate speech, amid enthusiastic
applause.
4th 81. Wallace"-May his name per-
ish only with the fame of our University.
Responded by Prof Barnes, well-timed and
eloquent and received with shouts that
"1nade the welkin ring again" Indeed it
would be hard matter to say which was
most enthusiastic, Prof. B. or his audience.
5th. "Our Faculty7-May they long
grace the halls of Baldwin University, as
heretofore they have those of Baldwin In
stitute, and their influences be wide as their
merit is great. Cheers.
9th. "Pres. Whecler"-Long may he
hold the position he now occupies, preserv-
ing the dignity of his Office and being a
blessing to our school and our county,
The acclamation thatfollowed told how well
the sentiment was echoed in the hearts OF
those who heard it.
7th. "Prof Tingley"-Long may the
light of his pleasant face illumine our path
way.
Prot. Wheeler was called on for a re-
sponse, amid loud and enthusiastic
cheers. Before, however, replying to this,
the following was proposed:
9Th. "Mrs. Tinglcy"-May her influence
among us never be less, and let her we'll
merited happiness increase with her days"
To these Prof Wheeler replied in few
touching eloquent words, referring to past
which, while it teemed with sunny memo
ries, had not been an unclouded one, men,
tioning in terms that brought tears of SYM
pathy to many eyes, dear sister of Mrs.
t. who sleeps amid CALIFORNIA; shining
sands, filling there the Missionary's grave
He paid noble tribute to the characters OF
both, Prof. and Mrs. Tingley, and indeed
none are more worthy of the love and hon
or of those by whom they are surrounded
or possess it in a higher degree than they
Prof. Tingley is man that would be an or
namcnt to any institution in the land.
9th. "Prof. Barnes"-May his shadow
never be less, and may it fall in our midst.
TCheers, long and loud.
10th. "Our Preceptress" her fu-
ture be bright as her dreams have made it,
and may she be blessing, not to one only,
but to many. Received with laughter
and cheers
IIth. 'Students of Baldwin University
May they devote the days of the their
youth to the cause of education, preparing
themselves to labor for God, and to elevate
the standard of intelligence throughout the
world. Responded on behalf Of the stu
dents by Mr.. Hurd, which was received with
much applause. After song, in which
they Joined with the spirit and the under
standing also" they returned to the Chap
el and broke up.
At half past two o'clock the students and
friends re-assembled at the "South Hall,
at the rooms of Pres. Wheeler, and spent
the afternoon to the entire satisfaction Of
all who think it no sin to be happy. twas
a pleasure to see them, as gray-haired faith
ers mingled with light-hearted youth, all
bound to do fit honors to the day, at which
pleasing task they succeeded admirably
At seven the North, South and Baldwin