The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-12
NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, JULY IL, 1858.

Phi Beta Kappa Society; Wendell Phillips, Esq, the
Social Union; and Professor Austin Phelps, OF An
dover, the Society of Inquiry
CENTRAL COLLEGE-NEGROKs. LADIES AND WHITE
MEN.
The above named institution is one Of the small
number of colleges in which females and negroes
Joy equal advantages Of education with white men
1t is located at McGrawville, Cortland county, New
York. The exercises of the late commencement q Q
said to have been of very credtabe and encOura Z
ing character The cOlored students acquitted them
selves most honoraby falling no whit behind those
of the more fashionable complexion.
The Reformer says:-The great feature of the
afternoon Of commencement day was the grafton of
John B. Reeve, of New York. Mr.. Reeve Is a color
ed man, and his grafton Cd Power in Nature-its
Relation to Man." was presage of eminent success
for his future, and an honor to his race and he goes
forth from his Alma Mater followed by the
best wishes of not only his personal friends, but Of
all the friends of his race and we cherish the belief
that he will add another star to the galaxy of talent
ed and useful coored men in America.
Thomas Wentworth HiggnsOn addressed the Col
lege Association upon the Education OF Woman.
The ReJ0rmer says:-This address was full OF
choice historical illustrations, Astounding in quiet
satire and keen strokes of wit.
Frederick Douglas addressed the Literary Society,
taking for his subject, Selfmade Men,
Central College has been regarded with an evil
eye by the champions of conservatism, and has, con-
sequently, had a hard struggle for life. The Re
former says
But a better and brighter day is dawning upon the
future of this institution. Hon. Gerrit Smith has
submitted generous proposal to the Board of rrus
tees, to buy the college edifce, and portion OF the
land in order to help and relieve them from the pre-
sent embarrassment and aid in placing the future of
the institution on better basis The proposal is
conditioned and its success will depend entirely
upon the generosity of the creditors aud patrons of
the school, in meeting Mr. Smiths lberaty half
way. 1t will be necessary to compound with the
cro1iforo tho m liberal farms that N no oh
tanned and 20 call in the pledges and subscriptions
already given, in order to render the title to the
property clear. The Board have resolved to make
an immediate and energetic effort to so arrange the
affairs Of the college as to accept Mr.. Smiths propo
siton, and have appointed committee to visit the
creditors and lay the matter before them. Ii the
creditors and friends deal literally with this commit
tee the thing can be speedily accomplished, the III
stitutiOn rendered fixed fact, public confidence be
restored, and the next term commence with double
the usual number OF students. We are confident that
the creditors will be liberal, and thus enable the
trustees 10 meet Mr. Smith half way, and place the
college among the permanent institutions Of the
land.
ANDovER THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTION.
The Trustees of the Andover Theological Institu-
ton have arranged for the following order of
cises at the approaching anniversary on wednesday
and Thursday of the first week in August. The fore
noon of Wednesday will be occupied with the usual
exercises Of the graduating class commencing at
eight, and closing at twelve The afternoon
Will ne ueVOte0 10 class meetnR6-Cne evening 10
general reunion of the alumni.
Thursday forenoon will be occupied with COM
memorative address, by Rev. DIR. Bacon, Of New
Hampshire; after which, the alumni and invited
guests will dine together, and when the appetite for
edibles is satisfied, provision has been made, by
means of short speeches, from any individuals, and
many topics, TO crafty the cravings of the mind
and heart. pleasant and profitable time is antci-
pated, and it is hoped there may be large gather
ing of the alumni Of this somewhat venerable nsti'
tuition.
DIVINITY SCHOOL. CAMBRIDGE.
The discourse before the senior class of the Dvi-
nifty school, in Cambridge, who are about to take
leave of the school, will be delivered by Rev Samuel
LoDgfellow, of Brooklyn, N. Y, on the evening of
Sunday, the 18th inst, in Rev. DIR. Newelrs church,
Cambridge, at half past seven o'clock.
The fortysecond annual visitation Of the school
will take place ON Tuesday, the 10th, in the chapel
sertations by members of the senior class, will begin
at eleven o'clock
The annual address before the alumni will be
given in the chapel on Tuesday, at halfpas, twelve
o'clock, by Rev. G. A. Bartol.
The annual meeting of the Society will be held in
the chapel at three O'clock when questions Of gen.
eral interest will be presented for discussion.
LowvILLE ACADEMY, NY.
The celebration Of the semi-centennial anniversary
OF the Lowyille Academy will take place on Thurs
Hon. Daniel Ullman of New York, a student in
1923, will pronounce an Grafton; Benz +. Taylor,
ESQ., OF Chicago, student in 1928, viii read poem.
and DR.. Franklin Ii. Hough, of Albany, a student
in 1888, will deliver the historical address. The
Rev. VIM. X. Nnde, Of Adams, a student in lsls.
win preach an appropriate discourse on Wednesday
evening" 2lst inst.
The Inequalities Of the village of Lowville are
most cordially rendered to all students and te ichers
who have ever been members OF the Academy.
NATIONAL rsscHsxs' ASSOCIATION.
The first annual meeting of the National Teachers
Association, will he held in Cincinnati Ohio, com
mencing at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, August IL.
At this meeting lectures expected from the
following distinguished educators, viz.:-Introduc-
tory address by the President u. Richards principal
of classical school Washington, ID. O.; lectures by
j. ID. Phbrick, Superintendent of Schools, Boston,
Mass. J. N. McEgott, principal OF classical
school, New York city; Daniel Read, professor in
the University of Wisconsin; John Young, professor
in the Northwestern Christian University, Indiana;
Hon. John u. Malllard, Georgia; Hon. O. II. Wiley,
North Carolina.
The following subjects will be for discussion 1.
The expediency and justice Of maintaining free
schools throughout country by general taxation.
q Parochia schools; are they in harmony with the
spirit OF American institutions 3. Mixed schools
the propriety and expedency of educating both
in the same classes. Measures have been
taken to make this assembling n grand National
Teachers Jubilee. Many Of the most prominent
friends Of education from the several States aud Can
ada are expected to be present. and take part In the