The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-30
COLLEGE commandments.

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University OF the City OF New YorlE-Com-
meAcement Day.
The commencement OF the University Of New York was
held yesterday At Nbles Saloon Every in the house
was hed but the Hobbies and standing room were not 20
crowded the occasion Of the Columbia College COM
mencement, day before yesterday. less number Of
young ladies' visible in the theatre but the audience
was much oppressed by the heat fans ware every
where plying most necessarily.
The exercises opened by the playing Of the "sevenh
Regiment March'' by the band followed by prayer from
the Chancellor, Rev. Isaac Ferris, D. D., L. L D.
On the STAGE seated a semciroe each side of the
Chancellor, were the following members Of the Council
j. G. Green (President), W. L. Graham, Francis Hall,
Charles Buten, Dr. De Witt, and the following members
Of the various acultes-Prof Looms Prof. Draper DR..
Alumni of the institution, Rev. j. g. Lord, Rev B. F.
Stead Dr. Sterling also several invited guest as FOL
misul formerly Of West Point DR.. j. J. oliver wilAm
4iser s6s Latin ssIusatory Grafton. by Mr. John
ra the m. the Dss OF ss
audience, by hr. Uriah +. Rogers, Of this city.
After chorus from rannhauser by the band, an ora
tion-the Influence Of saccesawss delivered by E. N.
menced enargng the subject Of the great lever Of all
mortal thines-the human will. He said the main ole
ton. One truth he iaconicaly announced-"Notnng
succeeds - well ss success"
An interval Of music succeeded this Grafton, when the
"Iancer's Quadrile was duly executed by the band
An oration<on the subject Of sympathy" folio xed
which was well delivered although the ideas expressed
sophy," BY Nathan L. Camnsld, Of Newark, n. J.
This Grafton was well delivered by the above
young gentlemen and contained = much, not more
substance than any Of the rest After which Mr. Ros we'll
Smith delivered oraton entitled Echoes" which
was very good and followed after waltz BY the band
ton, Of Jersey City This young gentlemen gave vent to
many sensible remarks but failed prove that Iron Is
title " Iron is our slave" had been attached 70 it,
After some music and an GRAFTON on Cardinal
woossy BY Annius Paul scharf which YVES wen deliver
ORATOR on the relation between the conception and the
expression Of deas, by John Blake Of this city the
Of his subject he that some philosophers had deued
man as legged animal without feathers another
- cooking animal "a good bargain loving animal"
laughing Animal and ct Last animal. Ono philo.
sopher whose name Is deservedy lost, he said defined
man TO be oonsummase rascal" There is beautiful
get out" On the whole hin speech the best Of the
occssion and contained moro originality Of illustration
elements Of Success" followed This speech was good
and we'll delivered the manner Of the speaker animated
his voice full and distinct The argument Of his address
name was VIM. Frank Burroughs, Of this city.
After selection from verdfs "rravata' at last the
sascs, Of this city young man only ninetseu years Of
sge, the youngest member Of the graduating class Hs
subject was Italy It could mot be said that he impaired
and attractive BE left the stage burdened with bouquets
that had been showered down 4 his feet
An interval, which was devoted to "Auld Lang Syneo
by the band succeeded and then tho diplomas were given
TO the graduating class, and prizes Of valuable
as e Des n SIssR the
Whiting Of Astoria In the Sophomore class as the best
IN Latin, John Phayre Of New York; best in Creek
mates, TO John j. Crane, Of Hastings, New York.
The degree Of Doctor in Medicine bestowed upon
The following william a. Hall, New York; s. NJ Oowan
CArODa. C.. n. Until
Henry, Of Canada West, William Long, Of Tennessee.
The following honorary degees-of A. NJ, to Joseph
Nimmo, Of New York, and TO Cashier Fabrgon OF the
Free Academy. or D. D., on the Rev. John Jenkins, Of
dore wyhe Professor Of Biblical Literature in the Theo
lcfcal Seminary; the Rev. President Church. Phlsdel.
ghia Rev John Card pastor Of Park church, Glasgow
Jeremiah 3 Lord, OF Harlem, N T.; Aquia A. Reese Of
Methodist Church, Baltimore or L. L. D on Hon.
Thomas W. Clarke, Judge Of the Supreme Court Of this
State.
At one P. NJ the audience and young graduates dis.
perted AL heartily pleased and probably feeling cooler
from having been in Nblos well ventilated theatre
they had stayed at home.
Commencement of Rensselaer, Institute.
OUR TROY CORRESPONDENCE.
Troy June 20, 1859.
The twenty annual commencement Of this dis
nctve school Of science and art closed last evening" with
an address from President Beman bsiore the graduating
class, and very fashionable and brilliant audience
During the morning series OF theses were delivered by
tho young men about 70 finally retire from this college,
upon subjects relating TO the scientific speciaes pursued
here All Of these, juvt TO ray, were full Of nsruo
ton, exceedipgly wen written, and delivered with
part Of the professor Of rhetoric.
Among the theses that were especially remarkable for
Their aPsness local worth and ability displayed was that
Of Mr. Jose Narctsso Cazenova, United States Consul to
Guayaqu Ecuador. Mr. Casenova chose for his subject
the on the Hudson river well and disagree
ably known TO tue travelling public ~ The Casteton
Bar In treating IT, he referred 10 the varied action Of
Cspgrees IN relation TO the Improvement OF this maqnh
c.nt tboronehisrcspoke OF the vas OUTLAWS Of private
moneys for improvement, and submitted new theory
Tor ne permanent reUoea OF ths particular obstruction
so'onpaooa ny gu estimate OF the expense de closed
~ clcouentiy ana powerfully urging Immediate action IN