Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-06

e%reises of the third year of this growing
Institution were characterized by an I'M
usual degree of interest. In addition to the
customary annual examination, which was
highly satisfactory in every particular, the
public were invited to listen to the exer-
cises of the frat graduating class.
The Baccalaureate Address, delivered on
Sabbath afternoon by the Rev. Lewis Bur-
ton, was q very clear and forcible ~elucidstion
Of the text, al write unto you young men,
because you are strong" The sermon was
replete with good sense, and sound wisdom,
and will long be remembered by the class.
Monday and Tuesday were occupied with
the Annual Examination, and Wednesday
evening with the graduating exercises,
which consisted principally of o%rations, es-
says and music. The latter was furnished
by the Musical Society Of the Institute, un-
der the direction of Professor Lingby, evin-
cling a very high degree of music culture,
which was manifest, in the appropriate and
happy selections, as we'll as in the admira-
bic execution.
The orations of Mr.. Joseph Peck, of Hud-
son, the first on the "Claims of Science"
and the second, progress & I biiosophi-
eel Grafton, and one OF The honors of the
class, were both manly productions, we'll
delivered, and finely written. His defence
of Science, both as a practical and discip-
linary study was of marked ability.
Miss Henrietta Brewster's essay was q
clear exposition of the true sphere of NO.
man. 1t was read in a distinct, audible
voice, and must nave been heard by every
one in the large assembly room, q feature
that cannot be too highly commended.
Mr.. H. D. seymour's Grafton" We have
met the enemy and they are ours" was
full of good thoughts. The speaker urged
upon all the adoption as their motto the
celebrated despatch of the " Hero of Lake
Erie"
Mr.. Josiah Buffet, the next speaker, had
for his rubject I" There is plenty of room on
the upper shelf" Mr.. B. had also the col
loquy, as the second honor of the class,
Subject: "The Reconstruction of our Govern
ment." All the class participated in the
recital of the different parts, representing
the different characters of Wn. II. Seward
VIM. Lloyd Garrison, Mrs. swisshelm
Florence Nightingale, Mrs Psrtington, Min.
lister from France, and Envoy from thu
Southern COnfederacy. The OOlloquy wa
an unusual fne production in its conception
; and plot, admirably adapted to the preseB
state of our country, and a faithful portray.
al of the absurd assumptions, gross dlshon
: ssty, and base treschery of the leaders il
) the Southern Confederaey.
; The Essay" Silent Influence" b,
, Miss s. G.. Brainard was one of the fines
e we have ever listened'to.4 The attention Q
every one seemed engrcSsed FIR m its be
t ginning to its close.
Z Mr.. J.. Calahan's grafton HEighty-6y
q years ag'," was q decidedly patriot
: speech. The speaker gave a rapid reyie7
q of the origin and progress of u govern
msnt, the source of our present difficulties
d the determination on the part of our Gov
eminent to maintain the honor of our hsi
Mas Anna G. Sheldon presented her sui
ject; ave liYs in Deeds, not Words" in
clear, concise and foreible ann Mi
sheldon also gave the YalsdictOry Addrss
e It being the FIRST honor of the class. II
address protested many Of the oharaclei
= istics of the essay, bat vas more beautif
aud pathetic, and fully answering the hig
l. expectations that had been inspired, viii
8. listening to her essay.
.e The class as q whole aid exceedingly wei
There was not 8 poor or commonplace 9
d. fort made by any one.- The reading of q
the young ladies was distinct and audibl
'e and the eloeution Of the young gentlem'
reflects great ereait on the Professor of h
Department.