The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-14

but obliged to retire In consequence o! rdsposton
The following s tue report OF the committee
Received, That the following named pupils, who have
completed course OF seven years instruction. emit
ted diplomas, and that the be given TO them
David Ray Tlllnghast, Felix Fernandez ct Ayme.
Albert Knight, rick,
Henry Avord Runnen, Willis Hubbard,
Alfred Oryer Crandsli, Cath sfine Steele,
jeremiah skuinway, Sulina Green,
wm, BreppaD, Elizabeth Ann Pottinger,
John Scsonei Eliza Calhoun,
Elijah Brakeman, julia Conkin,
VIM. Linan, Catherine Robinson,
Hep!v Ressenden, Roeathe Alien Riddle,
Charles Sweet, Catherine Donovan,
VIM. Henry T. Brewer Sarah Elizabeth Campbell
George Harrison Bristol, Mary Louisa Goo Arcn,
Samuel Earvey Kce Susan Fitzpatrick
Dennis b. BrOphy, Catherine Saunders,
Caroline II. Park, Catherine L. Brewer,
Sarah Ann Giaes, Mary Brown,
Fanny L. freeman, Martha 6. Lewis
Resolved That diplomas OF the highest grade be given
to the following named pupils, who have completed full
course Of three years study in the high class,
WA. w. Farrnm, Gilbert Hicks,
sidneysJ. Vail, Fanny Smith,
Charles W. Strong, Emily Thorne,
Albert A. Barnes, Antolne,te A. Soyes
John Witschief, Sarah j. Cnristy
Hon GEORGE FOLSOM, Chairman Of the Committee an
pointed by the Legislature examine the pupils read
lengthy report, which stated that the institution was in
very prosperous condition and well deserving the
support of the people Of the Empire State Tho report
although read at rapid rate, interpreted 10 the
upls by Professor Peet.
yhe valedictory-which was highly finished produc.
uon-was written and delivered by ALBERT BARNES
As soon a. the exercises concluded the chapel
Treatments were furnished IN abundance to which ample
justice was DONE The large majority of tho audience in
tended to leave for NewYork At termination after
noon exercises but were prevented from doing by the
storm They had no reason however, to regret their
tention for the officers and teachers Of the institution
s0ourn pleasurabe and the manifestations Of kindness by
them afforded striking illustration of the success which
has crowned their efforts in mpartng knowledge to this
unfortunate class for II required the active and contn-
uous exercise OF the Christian virtues to succeed bring
ing the children under their to such high grade or
them.
While the yisters were awaiting the arrival Of the train
they engaged in the exchange Of thought and feeling with
the professors and the pupils by means of the sign
language-presentng truly interesting spectacle, and
which was well calculated to crafty the benevolent inn
pulses Of our nature The afflicted children and youth
seemed perfectly happy and contented intelligence and
amisbility blending 70 make them beautiful and At
tractive.
EXERCISES IN THE EVENING.
At eight O'Clock in the evening the company were gah-
ex graduates Of the institution The well filed
and all Of tho exercises to be fine lite.
rary productions.
The Grafton upon the subject "The Duties and Respon
sbties Of the Deaf and Dumb was read by Professor
ISAAC L. PK the Vice Principal Of the Institution and re
peated after him in the sign language by w. w. ANGUS,
the author, ard gradue Of the class Of 1856 The dis
course set forth the obligations imposed upon the mute by
life and by society, and drew very noble ideal OF true
and exalted manhood was loudly spplsuded by those
TO hear understood the Sign LANGUAGE Of tho author The
production well worthy the nsttdNon in which it was
delivered, and ~as An honor to its composer.
Following the Grafton was q poem, written by Mrs.
MARY FoIEs PE graduate Of the class Of 1853 and the
wife Of Professor Peet the Vice PRINCIPAL Mrs Peet is
1H saD " s e Sp.sss
sung by numbers who had opportunities 70 judge Of her
exalted poetic genius Much Of her writing has already
found is way into the columns Of the public press.
Though nature has deprived her Of the power speech
vel! this los more than compensated for by the gift OF
that ns, fire sas poetry and The
euthoress. We can only make few selections, fol-
lows -
banks Of the Hudson she introduces the graduating
Of mute young ladies' and gentlemen prepared for final
animation, as follows
enter, and a white robed band
W silent sisters here see
They tremble, for their young feet stand
Upon the shore Of LIES broad sea;
And each one fingers. for the spell
B round her OF q last farewell.
They look around-the world Ia broad
And many tempting paths behold;
Our own fair land hath need Of them.
Oh, firm OF will, and strong and bold
Should be the hearts that for the right
Gainst wrong must battle day and night.
One seeks stately avenue
That leads into the Western land:
BE sees iis prairies broad and fair,
Its mountains towering high and grand;
And there, with sinews stout and bold,
Aoh priDG MN joys more rlcn IMAM gold.
And one is where the city's din
koars round him; but UNDECIDED fak
Its noise or turmoil on his ear;
While trembling all along the walls
OF bis souls chambers rings the strain,
"Thy labor shall not be in vain"
And some may seek for curious lore
In wondrous volumes old and rare;
Yer shall they hnd that none o. this
With LIES own beauty can compare:
In noble deeds Of heart or mini
They shall deeper pleasure fad.
Garibaldi and the European war is thus referred to-
Turn We our eyes across the sea,
And 10! the backen,ng smoke OF war
Dins Thy blue shy, o! Italy!
And thunders echo from affair."
But land Of beauty and Of song
Thy sufferings shall not be for long
mother worthy Of thy son,
Garbaldi unto thee,
Shall yet reecho the glad shout,
Sour own bright Italy is free!''
And speaking hands on this glad shore
Shall tell the story DER and Ger.
Upon finishing the reading Of the poe the authorizes,
beautiful