The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-15

Eessrs. Merrill, Locket Collins and Reese are reson
mended for appointment In the Engneers Topogra phica
Engineers, Ordnance, Artillery, Infantry, Dragon
Mounted Rifles or Cavalry being all the corps in the
vice.
Messrs Wagner, Beckhani and Wright are recemmend
for all the above corps except the Engineers.
The following nsmes to Anderson, inclusive are recon-
mended for all corps except Engineers and Typographical
Engineers. Tho balance only recommended for in
fan!Ty and the mounted regiments.
Each cadet, az his was called, stepped forward
and received his diploma.
Colonel Johnston, of Ohio President Of the Board Of
Vsitefs, replied briefly to the announcement Of the
award, to the effect that the Board of Visitors mus.
bestow the highest meet Of praise the Academic
Board, and hoped that the young would prove an
nonor 70 the service of their country.
The band played the "Star spangled Banner" and
then drum and hfe struck up "The Bold Soldier Boy"
Colonel Delaled then introduced Hon John Kerr of
Nofth o~iohha VINO delivered the folio wing address,
hon. MR.. KERR's ADDRESS.
CESrrL,IEN OF TIE ClAss-In conformity with whit
understand 70 be the established usage on such occasoos
have been designated by the Board 10 which have the
honor TO belong 10 offer 10 you the outset of vour a,
tive life few suggestions which may be serviceable TO
you In the guidance Of your conduct reference 70 the
hign aim which you cannot but have ia vieU in copse
ration OF the care and attention bestowed upon you b,
your country, and in consideration OF the expectations
which rot only that and attention have justified out
which progress here has greatly tended aug
would that were wortbier for the diEcharee 81
such aduy cannot anticipate anything Of you other than
e natural result OF conduct guided by the highest prnc
pee q patriotism distinguished by the mos! ilustrious
exsrone OF yaor and self devotion 10 your cOuntrys
cense But you are inexperienced You your start
upon great voyage Of life without Wedge of the
1900 80, aoupie wnch await you temptations Will
NssAn YOU On every hand; evil in every form will
enuce you. Ambition, that great fault Of angels and
o. soiaieis, nisy 10 come degree pervert you may
,1oseao you ana s the object Of those who have your
ultimate success in life view TO wan YOU aoa,nst in
lsnences sucn As nave mentioned You have not onv
te char acer OF soldiers to 10 your psrsons bnt IN
our country rejoice 10 know that the soder Is an ,n,
account no less citizen, and may be statesman and ss
you may discharge the duties Of the lrs 30 Won h
called upon 70 discharge The duties the second desc
son OF American patriots AT all events toe imnortaat
! uties which deeolve upon citizen Of q coun,rv
:. list cevoye upon you There is beautiful classic sto
~ # Roman natron, who, when esked for her iewele
L., cd to her Nations, no less than indviduas
w. than motbers-whatever may be they plyscal re-
!. however great In the category OF natons--rev
~ S - their And II they have the true NJ.
and elevation Of character, their physical re
y dys AIDED they will ever point . their
= ~ n, cir chief glory. (Appalse AZ ealg
y. - 49,. ,o ioDa existence ie unerrng acty of
I'M VINO WAS bus istle lower Ran the aages human,
,a 3ce 81 estt sasg {. tnis point an usluon