The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-18

served for them. large choir occupied the singing
seats, and while the audience were awaiting the ar
rival Of Mr., Hale, sang several anthems Mr.. Hale
his entrance was applauded. The opening prayer
was made by Rev. Dr. Blanchard, of Lowell. Peter
Smith, Of Andover, who presided, then introduced
Hon. John p. Hale.
Mr. HALE said that he had been cautioned by
young ladies of his acquaintance who had graduated
hence that short speeches were desirable as those
who had spoken on previous occasions, and he did
not klow who they were, had been somewhat too
extended. He did not wish, before he was half DONE
to have his audience Whispering to each Other
"When will he get through" He had especially
agreed with the trustees that what he had to say
though they had chosen the church for the of
his remarks, he did not think that would make what
he had to say an 0ration-so If the audience did not
get the Grafton they expected they must lay the
fault to the meeting house and not to the speaker
Laughterl In relation to the occasion. the expe-
rience OF all conspired in the expedlency propriety
and necessity of set and forma! address on certain
occasions, when from the past and the present we
might sum Up something to aid us in the future.
Such day was the Fourth of July to the nation.
Such to each Of US were our individual birthdays.
This day was most important and serious one to
the young ladies. Their sphere was different from
that OF young men, and they had something less
exciting to look forward to, but they would
not go far before some of their brethren
who had preceded would invite them to aid in
that battle of life the young men had already COM
theme of his brief discourse the appropriate one of
wOmans sphere and action. The present dav had
afforded to MS many proofs that science was not con-
fined to men-as, for instance, Miss Mitchell, the
astronomer Mathematics were also open to women.
"Let me write the songs of nation, and l care not
who makes the laws" was a saying Of deep import.
The poetic fields were open to women. So in all the
other higher branches of knowledge. Now there
were SOME who did not believe women would have
all their rights till they had the right of suffrage.
But if this right obtained it might be found to
degrade instead OF elevate female life. What was
there in the exercise of the right of suffrage to pro-
in cities who exercised the right were ennobled
fined or elevated by going to the ballot box. Every
female OF delcacy must revolt at finding herself
in communicating contact with the influences of
the polls; as she would thereby be placed in con-
fict and on q level with every BLACKBOARD. Fe-
male influence was not silent to-day in con-
trolling the politics Of the country An eminent
gentleman had said that if he wished to control
canvass for the good of State he would sooner ad
dress the children and young women than the men.
As women trained their sons and brothers would
the future voters Of the country be. Each woman
would probably have at least one willing friend who
would be ready to consult her opinions. lady
friend had asked him what she should do she was
deprived of the right of voting? And he told her to
20 and unite her fortunes with one whose right to
vote was unquestioned-Q aughter)-and thereupon
she told him that was the Dleanest thing he had
ever said Those unfortunate females who were al
ways complaining of their limited spheres, would be
found to be those who had not the courage and faith
and energy to do what was even in that limited
sphere for them. No one had right to complain
so long as In the sphere of their influence they had
left single duty unperformed. Not until we had
done what We could should we sit down with Alex
apder and cry that there were worlds to con-
quer. We should not complain while single case
of human wretchedness existed which we had not
done what we could to alleviate by sympathy aid.
In addressing young ladies he could not present the
same motives which were usual in addressing boys;
Int ha mi fhayp fhaf
obtain all the good in life which they deserved In
concluding, Mr.. Hale told story of young girl
who said she had two things settled III her own mind
First, she would never marry a minister; second,
she would never live in the town of Il. Yet she
eventually married minister of b. so 1t will be
with you, my young friends said Mr.. Hale to the
young ladies, at which great laughter and clappng
ensued. Il perceive" continued he that it Is the
theological students that are clapping because they
think you will all marry ministers" (Renewed mer
riment.) But the moral of all he had said to-day
was that the same duty pertained to all Instead of
sitting down and signing the aotments of our
condition, we should each meet aud discharge with
zeal energy and faith the duties Of the position in
which We severally found ourselves.
The services in the church closed with the bene-
dction by Rev. Professor Stowe The young ladies
returned TO the academy, and prepared, some to
leave school forever others to depart to spend the
six weeks vacation which commenced yesterday.
PUTNAM rRsE SCHOOL.
Iron the Ne rbaryport Mass Herald, July IA
which is acquiring the largest popularity under the
charge OF the present Principal, Mr.. Metcalf with
the exhibition of the graduating class, occurred
Tuesday, and the exercises Of the occasion of
great interest attracting an audience that filed the
hall Of the building. After hymn, composed by
member Of the class, and prayer by the Rev. DR..
Dimmick, came an eloquent address TO the school.
After the address were the parts assigned
TO 'he graduating class, viz:-lntroductory Ora
ton, by Benjamin F. Greeley, of this city
Home, by Martha A. Lowell, Salisbury; Our
Own Selves, Mary II. Coffin, Newbury Great
Results from Little Causes, w. ID. Atkinson.
Newburyport The Worlds Changes, Mary G..
wiggin, Newhuryport; The Advantages of a Rail-
road TO the Pacific, William H. II. Greenleaf Sails
bury; Fancies and Follics, Lucy s. Tenncy. Grove
lands Truth Beautiful and Enduring, Eliza Phlbrck,
N. H.; Sefmade Men, Paul A. Merrill,
Ncwburyport; Extracts from the Graduate, Julia NJ.
Scott, Salem, N. H.; The Teachings OF Nature, Jane
NJ. Wood, New uryport; Discoveries and Inventions,
Alfred Currier, Newburport; shadows and Sun
beams Sarah f. Corliss, Salisbury; Civilization in
America, Justin o. Rogers, Newbury; Closing Adj
dress, joseph r. Bailey Eewbury; and last Hymn
by a member Of the class.
some Of the performances were Of high order
and but for invduius comparisons we should like
TO speak Of two or three OF them at length. They
indicated an unusual degree Of thought and cult
walton. During the exercises, musc by the students,
assisted By Mr.. Jsnes ". Cheney, was inierminged;
and at the close the diplomas presented by the
principal, who addressed the graduates on their
past connection with the school, and the relations
they were hereafter TO sustain in life.
In the evening there a reunion of the past and
present members OF the school, which was also at
tended by parents and invited guests. II was bril-
liant ana happy company, but we have not space or
time TO speak further of the matter.
UNION C0LLEGB.
The literary anniversaries of Union College are
announced TO continue for Eve days-from the 25th
TO the 18th Of July. Among the orators are Theo-
dore Parker, the Rev. +. ID. Huntington, DIR. Way.
land, Senators Seward and King, and the Rev. Dr.
Tappan; poet Alfred d. Street. Commencement
on Thursday, July ~.
COMMENCEMENT AT TUFTS COLLIDE.
tfrom the Boston Traveller, July IA
To-day the exercises connected with commence
ment took place at the beautifully located Univer-
salist institution In Sonervie, known as Tufts Col
lege. At an early hour the Brigade Sercnade band
was IN attendance and played appropriate airs.
The candidates for the degree OF Bachelor of Arts
this year were Mesers Thomas II. Angel. II. A.
Hathaway, David g. Moore, Augustus Edwin Scott,
Joseph Croker Snow, Hermon Joseph Smith, Ed.
ward Everett Spading, Henry Bowers Walton, and