The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-16

mo Twelfth annual oomnsucemert Of shis ooege toox
psce yesterday, n FordhAm, and whie presenting fiat
teDg view Of The progress Of the susnls, Afforded nne
days enjoyment 70 The vass audience assembled, The M
jorisy q which nom New York oiy At the north OF
the spacious square In ost d To college grounds, vast
tent was erected under the sde OF stately trees, and
gracefully ornAmcnted with esoons Of evergrcens afford
Ing delightful spot for NE exercises Of the commence
ment spacious stage was erected, upon which we're
the college, choir and graduating GLASS; and In front
Of them formidable array Of prizes In front Of tho stage
stationed the excellent orchestra Of the Academy Of
Music which, it'll the college choir under the direction
Of Prof. Wessmuler, pleasantly varied the proceedings
with their delicious music. The invited guests among
whom Archbishop Hughes, Rev. DR.. Michigan Very
Rev. Dr. Moran, Very Rev. VIM. StArr, Rev. j. Smith,
Rev B. J. McQuad, Rev. W. p Murray, Rev. Mr.. Bro
dhy, Rev. Father Drsco Rev. Dr. Pse and others sat in
reserved facing the STAGE and were surrounded
with the parent and friends Of the students, TO the
of thousands The beauty Of the rounding
scenery the COOL refreshing breeze, the amenities OF 30
ca intercourse the muso andthe exercises lent arac
to the occasion wh,h seldom accompanies annual
commandments The following was the
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
Music by the College Choir, under the direction Of Prof
Weissmuer accompanied by the orchestra OF the New
York Academy Of Music.
Overture.
A. Farrell, ~ Y. Grand Chorus, civilian Tell !" Rrrini
observation-disclosures 10 Literature" Mr. G. P. Byrne.
n j. Solo, Bass and Grand Chorus, "Nebucodonoser,"
Verdi.
Discourse -"Genius In Action" vaedctory, Mr.: p. A.
HaTgons, N. Y. Grand Chorus, Mercad ante.
Address the Graduates, Rev. VIM p. Morrogh, d. D.
solo, soprano and Bars, 'Grand Chorus," Rossini
Conferrirg Of Degrees Distribution Of Premiums Pre-
motions.
sThe Characteristic Features of Genius" by Mr. A.
Farrell, o. New York, were ably depicted. He gave q
rapid sbetch Of tho hevements of the famous men OF
hncieHt and odern timee, drawing beautiful parallel
between The divine mind and the mind of man, showing
that the mind Of man approaches in ts resem
blspce mind OF God, much more does 1t exhibit
that which has been called eens Thus have the greatest
schieyements of tropomy If chemistry Of mechanics
every branch of art and science tended 10 advance
the moral condition OF man and his fitness for futnre ~
well A. present happiness In conclusion be laid that
the character Of genius should be appreciated
then would 1t be faithful initiation Of the divine mind
and participation Of that ocean Of TRUTH beauty and per-
hcuoD"
"Ihe Genius in Literature" by Mr. Y P. Byrne, Of New
Jereey treated In spirited style by the young ora
tor He quoted extensively from the histories Of the great
OF the EARTH showing that by their literary
heroes more-much moreof lustre was added to their
records han by their boodstaned warriors The neces
sty of genius in all departments Of art and sceoce
aud the failure Of mere talent TO compete with II,
were ably sho an. Enthusiasm he deemed TO he the de
sideraium OF literary genius, Inspired by the naturs,
sp ptapeous feelings OF the occasion Genius placed itself
before sge and commanded the age follow, and the
sge would follow but talent eDdeavored only to please
the passing taAte Of the In conc usen, he said-
"Who shall, say that when the Powers OF the
Old World shall have reaped the punishment
of her tyranny, that another benefAGtor Of men
may not arise who, by the power or his genius shall
raise pitch Of grandeur such that she shall
rule the world by the genius Of her people not less than by
the power Of her arms.
"Genius in a,on" was the subject Of the closing dis
course by Mr. A. Hareous, Of New York. TO the phi
oeophy eloquence beauty aad refinement
Of In ersture and TO the progress of the manners
and customs Of nations he cribed genius the agent
He illustrated al length the idea that successful men
Of genius always been Of idea OF fixed
of purpose, and iron will leading them
ward with an unwavering aim in fixed direction Ia
conclusion he delivered the vsledicory, expressing the
sense of The graduates Of their Indebtedness TO the nsttu
ton In hich they had received their education He
pressed only thanks but ie and hoped that the
day was not distant when s. Johns, the highest Ca
thoc teee In the United States, should have reputa
ton CT which he worthy as fully equal u those now
more w,dely known. In conclusion he said-"Apd nov,
hind fathers and generous riends, with appreciation FOR
your servces with ackno wled gments for your Kindness
with thanks for the friendship you have shown as We bid
you oil farewell"
The ao dresses were well committed, ard that or NJ.
Byrpe delivered with creditabe precision gesture, and
due attention TO emphasis All three Of the young gentle
received with aaite.ng demons rauons Of ap
pAuse.
Rev VIM p Morrogh, D. D.. delivered the address to
which they had xorded the vast audience whose be
half spoke but that upon him devolved the task
OF delivering TO them parting address on the occasion Of
their sepa alton from their Alma Mater "a fellow
graduate With he took greater pleasure this
he eShoIed them repay ,ns duty sn,S0 sney Owed 70
scrbed their bar the motto "L,ve OF truth order
and country" Should they forget there duties and dis
honor themselves the finger OF scorn which would
be pointed them would lead their Alma Mater 10 dsovn
them and declare at they had drank at fountains other
than theirs. Let them not remember the Instructions
which they had received merely n remembrance bat
active ennobrg vivfyine influence, 10 be constant
" euice for the present Let them hold fast 70 these
prr cplep and when future times they should return 10
Tits spot dark clouds would press upon them but that
city above whore walls jasper and whose gates
pearl, would s;i be plain before them, exhibiting and
cheering them TO tho bright future D conclusion he
said them remember they came for Ard 10 receive
their Degrees the sste their country dc nsnied Of
them vhst tbei Alma Mater expected Of them that
their brothers awaiting with JOY 70 receive them
into heir ranks expecting fresh aures To DO placed
tie brow Of their Alma Mater by their hsnds.
coNvERsISG OF DEGREES.
TIE degree OF Master OF Arts then conferred the
following gsntleu en-
Petor A. HargOus, ". Y, Joseph Woods, N, \,
Degree conferred after John r. Hsssard, y V,
second years study In John L. Power, N, Y
college u the higher Dents y o'Donovan N
brt riches Of philosophy. + Mcmahon, Bnn N. Y.
Arthur q Francis, VII Del Villa n McNuly, " Y.
Thomas KiIeen, N. Y. James l. Conron, N. Y
The degree Of Bachelor Of Arts WAS then conferred on
the foilow ing student -
George F. Byrne, Middle John N. Flzps,rick, Bless
town Point, ~ j ipgton, Ireland.
Frederick Isn Christie, Cas- Christopher A. Farrell New
The str,eo Of W. also conferred on Henry Bran
OF Jersey City, student Of the college Of - Francis Xavier
New York city, N. Y.
hundred, vas then read, and ~ the young gentlemen
advanced for their premium. they received them era
cousy from the hands Of the Archbishop Topuoish hs
whole hat would occupy too much spsce, but may viii
proprety be stated thai ,hsrd Merrck took nine pre-
mir ms J. A. Gurstuxa took eight, Tboms. Gbney seven
william and John Sheridan elk each. As the students
advanced 20 receive their p'izes they warmly
sued by their friends Al the conclusion Of this branch
Srehsshop AreHr advanced to the from, Of he pla,
for m and said -
nv pkaR YousG FRINrs--You have just very suoee's
fully faithfully accomplished your collegiate career
some Of your anions have terminated today not In
deed the of study but the curriculum OF preparation
10 THE lcarnea Institution. Your time viii arrive You
are like travellers whcse object A. they Get out on
their Journey ~ reach s termination, however distant
may the starting point Ana 30 yen are prepared
faint by the way, but 70 reach the goal 70 which
your elder companions have today obtained. ID
the meantime, however. know you 80 well az u
be satisfied that without being very weary YOU
have still Objection IN little respite aod
rest by the way The traveller himself doe. MOI
give Oh for The end OF the journey, because hi
psuaes renvgorae bis strength; and so II IL tina, yor
today having ended the labors Of study through which
hle.arr OF health