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

which remains for you 10 erect supcrsructure Of
these Precincts Connected with 20 many pleasing AND Z,
Tactve associations you forget the high duty of i'm
sD here better that You y0s Iaa
joyed the fostering care OF your country And whilst
your country in the event Of your digsn will point
prde--f you neglect those duties, gu dsappolnt her
high aptcpatons and you will becor deserving OBJ
jecs Of her and contempt ia unaueetona,ly the
fact that The youth OF country are 100 prone 10 be
evc that when they finish their collegiate or academcas
they fully fitted for Az the exgenccs OF trying
lie. They have but commend I'd the mighty duty Of SO
living in this life as never, be forgotten when
they cease TO mingle with EN- upon earth II there
mark of Of the most eb quen and gifted orators tina,
country has ever pr' duced that in order obtain
immo taty must CO TO die while live If you
expect TO obtain dcnc lion in your rank-f you expect TO
have your names written upon the bright pages of your
country history-you must in The outset determine to
e s Of ss
throw before you to be ramped upon dust Of
tho earth by the soldier who aims AZ distinction by the
faithful and honest discharge OF patriotic duty know 1t
difficult 20 say upon occasions like this what would be
interesting flor upon such occasons-
his sad complaint and almost true
Whate'er say we bring forth notAng new.
Nevertheless, be amiss TO urge moral con.
sdeTstone upon youth who are just appearing upon the
ess. hope 10 obtain the z,nith OF fame valor is
qualify which Napoleon Bonaparte hlmself think once
said was perhaps qualification OF the soldier
VINO would call himself soldier that is capable Of feeling
the emotions OF fear when his cause is usS trues the
(Appause) We are all brave-hat take for granted
hut hat direction shall you take in order to establish III
Snail YOU be heady and rash, and nsubordinates Shall
you follow the examples Of Of the iusrious
brsve who have passed away? Will you plunge
yourselves INTO danger from rsshness from the impulses
Of misguided temper If you do, you will diminish the
admiration which otherwise your conduct brave
would secure. cannot myself admire the rashness Of
Nurat gallant, and in some sense majestic he
When he takes bis bride in his teeth and pistol either
hand, and rushes neadong into the mouth OF danger,
him But do admire the vaor Of Napoleon, who, when
bis lines began TO fail rushed TO the head Of the column
pointing to the A. Of their country loud applause
And the generous youth who learn in school life to dis
crimnate between recklessness and courage will avoid
The one and cultivate the ober and go through life
staaty ircreasing those qualities which ennobe
the msn and Illustrate The history of the country.
(Applause.) 1t is difficult for at any time,
without emotions tina. very powerful, 70 allude to
an example which l purpose to look a.;
but IL has turned the history of the world thai
beloved country has been sgoay beet 10 presenting
10 the admiration Of mankind the most fearless heroes
tie greatest AMI best of men. (Applaussl George
Warrington may well be oyerprased as Europeans
ell us he H. by those who indebted TO him for all the
| rich blessings which we now enjoy. lAppause.) The
the contemplation Of his ever glorious example. Calm
and patient IN trial. serenssend iDlcxibesp his faith
conflict, and surrounded by difficulties that fe CON
prchend tufapbaRtly through the Revolutionary
(ApphuEe) Ho established for these institutions of
freedom which have made US the proudest Power OF
the world and have enabled to confer upon you the
yantsg,e which invite you to orgory that even Napo
Icon IN ole youth msh have enved (Applause.) Forget
not Washugion's example. Remember the calm VISION
which he always exhibited under circumstances the
trying Remember he was assaled every Gand--ihat
the very county to which he had RICH. to look to for
support 10 the dsrEes hour Of his seemed TO for
cake bim-tba the halls of Congress filed with hts
ocsihA The camp Itself was disgraced with the PIE
tence Of those who instead Of supporting enieavor
ing dlspaoe Inn ana yet he was cain, quiet, and ut
mReiy triumphant, establishing hot only ,berties OF
his country bat winning for himself ba OF glory which
has never yet been diminished, but which
nifty. (Applalse.) But / would not b, guilty
OF ras6ness in attempting TO depict hs chsrac
in history and we're for the fear have Of vic
atng ore OF the cardinal CANOES of good TASTE might
allude 70 one other. Looking at Gen. scottloud ap
plause.1 But cannot do These are examples
for your own contemplation and future emulation But
the time may come when you shall scdiersiu
OF this institution Is that it not Only qualities You
for the main business of your profession, but it
! usefulness. Ceasng to be soldiers, and taking
your position in me ordinary ranks Of life you
have other and rot less important duties discharge
The socier s unworthy Of his rank whose soul no,
hed With the highest impulses Of honor. Tae statesman
nuft less. il this resemble the soldier or he fas 70
win title 20 the homage and admiration of mankind
Let 10 local or sectional feelings passions actuate
YOU politician may figure for q dag or 40 hour
may flourish IN the public eye and gain the applause of tn
mob but II Is ordained Of God In his mercy and wisdom
tina, his fame shall be neral AS he mas lived wthou
merit so he dies without remembrance, except ~ be
scorred or denounced On leaving then tho ranks Of tn
army you may be called upon to discharge high duties
civil ME- and prey you, carry with you the brightest
grand principles Of the sodiers OF booc Garry
alto into he ranks of private life those generous
and the patriot from the deagogue. This
will ever keep you IN remembrance that you have
Try 70 love in all its extent, without reference geogra-
phca 10 moral dvsions. And when you hear the tenn
pest bowling around gotten up, it too frequently
by the mere magic arts and political wes Of demasogues
| remember that this ia not the thunder Of heevea
but the mere mpoent rawlings Of addened knaves. The
true old patriot remains he ever has BEEN the true and
iahIiu guardian that VIII never desert this our believe
courtrynGyer But his sons the children OF toe
soil, nay be seduced from the paths OF rectude. b.
CAREFUL tnen, that sou may not illustrate the dreadful
hideous page that records the history Of traitors wnj
could be traitor in this valley surrounded by sucn o.
rous and patriotic recsliectoBs? George Washn gon
Benedict AfLolo (Applause) Who could be traitor
mai has gone forth from this insutionS Surely on
| act by nature Of grovellipg and lowy ambition. /
Ter supposing possible that any might sver Ia tn DIS
| rather, ADMIT, ungracefu. l auie to ii with Tue
simpie reafon Of more firmly and strongly npressing
upon your memories The higher duties Of noble aaa
never be called 10 such posts of honor as
give Opportunity of winning the renosn OF "a
| eiCqIsDt or an able debaier. TheEe special oppo.
tuniiies Of personal distinction may await you ar!
sou may even be consigned TO the le of priva,s
most striking. VINO cares for the simple shout Of noo
Who cares ior the roar OF artillery upon his arrival 1t
eny pot IN hs country, uness ne conscious of having
oeserved by life Of virtue, inviting the appro oat51
and admiIa of bis viruous and enlightened e,log
citzenfY Remember that peace hath her victories u
Iees renowned than war; tina; private Life is adorned by
quite az many honcrs you will ind in your gn oto
iesson 1t may be that the light Of those who walk N
The quiet paths Of society does not shine forth 30 far
shnes none the less brightly The hero is Inc
nan WHO commences by conquering himself and then
conqueIs every mped ment in the way Of his viruo IS
progress Let everything depend your esn,s ZION uoon
personal virtue, ana be always guided by the Influences
OF that holy religion 10 which indebted for tue
| great advancement OF the human race, and ttgn
| throughout your life you will be attended By slc
cess. II should be remembered that the paths Of
glory lead TO the grave There is time when all 10 AL
receive the summons TO leave h stage of existence a9d
enter upon that other which has end In casting r,y
eye over the roll Of the ustrous dead who haze goa
forth from ,hese halls could bat reflect upon the parents
who sent them mere in early youth with buoyaat noo.s
anticipating, perhaps that they might 90 forth soas
blood stained field win everlasting renown and then
re:nrn to be the solace and support Of their old age IL
bas been other wise ordained Those yoang 10 "a ha ye
been stricken down in their country cause as I'd, bra e
have fallen 1t then occurred TO that there was 10
occasion TO mourn Tor them. The father mother
Illustrated the Roman natron, who, giving her
Shield bede him 60 FORTH bring back Or be brourat
back upon IT, (Applause) Tncy gone TO the grave
II true, but they deadf Surely not; surely not
so long as the hearts OF men are stirred BY tle
noble and generous impulses Of gratitude, they
will never die. They will live, too, where no