New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-21

the exercises: Edward Kemptop, New-Brunswiek,
N. j.; Chas w. Fritts, LIVINGSTON, N. II Iheo w.
Well. Futonyille, N. y; Aenm Garrceon, Ten
Francis A. Horton, Philmont, N Y; Chas IL. Riggr,
Harwnron, CT.
COMMENCEMENT ExERcIsEs.
On Wednesd at l0} n. m. 10 the Fr-t Dutch Chnrch,
took place the commencement exercises. Inc hon
7. l.. Frelinghnysen occupied the chair, and among
tbose on TIE platform were the Rev. Dr. Berg ProIes-
cleo, Of the Theological Ssmin ry, the Rev. Dr.
Hsrdenberg, The R,v. DR.. Wyckof, the Rev. Dr.
yermilye. the Hon. Joseph D. Bradley, and ex:Gov.
vroom. Music vas furnished by the 9TH Regiment
Band. The building crowded. q large portion oi
the audience being ladies'. The eiorescent manifesto
tion Of uuusua scope and beauty; ia fset, was
cheeks roses in their bonne's, and roses in their
bouquets Of witch most Of them bad at least one
Some Of the later speakers. indeed, had to wade
through drifts Of rose-lesves fallen from nosegsye
with which their prede Tad teen pei ed by their
friends. OF coure the cir, kept In motion by
a Thousand fars was redolent Of perfume
To IL there Is any meaning Ia the language OF
these flowers let us note case: There sits prety
girl in the gallery She has held for long time her
exquisi'ely tasteful bouquet. Bat now, by sudden
frightening of ber features yon a'e satisfied that the
yourg who has just arisen will be he happy re,
dpient ii this Is lot enough the question is settled
when you s'e ook of mutual recoghi ion, perhaps
congrsiuttion, pass between her and female iitDd
back her form liz e, and covers slight blush with
Der fan At ar he makes h. bow, and she rosses her
token upon the stage and huers her fan little faster
than before. He picks up an aT%iul G OF wreano ana
lie lows again, ad the audence ttiok II is TO them
but somebody el-e knows better.
The Latin SalataiOry was given by Louis II Baher
OF Holland, Mich, tolerbly robust-looking yoohg
man in spectacle, and full tlack beard. 1t may have
been very good but four words conld be heard at
distance OF ten feet This, however. was partly owing
% the audience, who were mauitesly possessed WITH
the icfH that they To make hes 10 e;lr otoer
Dseud Of lIstepiBg TO addresses from the pa FORM
But, notwithstanding tue fact that TO one heard
word APP vlause would occasionally break out near e
SPEAKER and spread ont to the orde OF tie assembly
When tie speaker had concluded the Pestent arose,
ayiug that re bad been able 10 hear word q" the
addre.s and very properly administered pl lin rebuke
To the feminine oItion OF the audience who persisted
in keeping up hubbub for 1t was nothing less lie
ssid that when young man spoke to young la6ies,
common coaresy should Hate them listen to him:
Tbs boweve did rot appear To have much effect. II
was Observable that rose of tue students talked 70
each other iu quite lond toh,e.
j William BJrst of M1dleburgh, n. Y, deliver
the Enylrh Salutatoy IL wa. well that he put some
sedge-lamner force INTO bis address TO draw the atten
tion Of the younger Bud more turbulent part Of the
audience. His hrserion that the movement OF the
Foderal aFus ought never to pause Till the old hsg
folts Richmond. Charleston, and New-OIleans,
wHs received with cheers
W H. Van Benschoten Of Middle;own, N. T.. delivered
tie " Philosophical OGiion."
Freeorick +. Mercer Of Newark, n j., spoke on
"The Majesty OF the Law" His allusion to the heroes
of the war who had resolved TO defend the nationality
w i. b.lad been ,ssoil.d d, was louGly ehecied
o. T.. Ciorion OF New brunswick, j., had for his
theme Italy" aud poke of that country the risins
star Of lie nineteenth century.
L., :. Taylor OF Bergen, y. j presented his
though in pretty clear u'!ine was sLpropraie aud
minated in bis ges'icu.ation, and was liened to at
teniiyels-the latter, on ths osasiou, being pretty
tood test If excellence. His subject was The Two
Spdts:" In treating which he showed tLat the spirit
wlcn nsTod he 10y u part OF country ia 'ol was
no less nchc Than that which, In 30 Id our fathers
uusheih the sword 10 fight Tor their aud cur liberty
aDd i.de cndercc.
Alfred H. Subhs OF New -Bruuswik, n. j., had for
J Is subject " Enrnestuess Feature Ia Patrioti
lie dieN strong coutr.st between tie rItriut and the
,rfor and ius-i,d with conidorabs force that true
patriotism always characterized by true heiolsm
and IA pestuese ~ 81 init
Joreph h. Tiippe jr.. Of Newark, ~ j, spoke very
well On "Thc Ple-ent War One result of the irm
esar IL rnent Of republican Government would be
the impetns given toward the triumph OF liberal pin-
oiyles in Enrofe. -
Iirr naon " iet, Of New York City, delivered we'll
written of tic history ana character of John
Han pden. Ginning for hin eq ally correct mYtiyes
with tbose wLich gnided Washington Would thar
Albion tad Of biz sIit IT. tie pfe-ent hour then
shonld We nor tie oisgIaceinl shutting among her
nj i-iry.
on "tt Lcr1. iOu Tor brIaFltu brtdttcr~
Eruest kma,y. Of New-Brun-w *, New-Jersey,
choto the pregnant theme Of "Itevo mi jns.' His
sgeakg concl ded this por iu Of tie exerciss. Wien
h had concl1ded ana tire bouquets bud partially en.ed
falling nbou, bi o bi comrder OF the Base Ball
Club threw ball which hc caught. The affair created
rome laughter, ~ he Ia al ilied player.
The Brodnead i1e for Cla-.ts was then awarded 20
Louis II. Babcr, aud the suydan Prize for English
Compo i.ion, u Wm. l.. Mesiek.
Tue degree of Eact elnr OF Arts was confirmed on
tie 4 Iloying ngne 1 gentlemen:
Lo1. H. Bahlst, q. Dew BCdne Wiiiin Bort Rirhd
D~uy G.ors. E.te,tyn q. Oofdou Efuesi kinney Fed
.ht M.esr, IN r. Mssc. Aired Hougbop stubb I.sao
3 Taylor. Jos. p. ITirpr E WD b Ven bcn.cieen Thou'
ton V.n Sie, Bronson Wi,ett. James Wyekot
The honorary degree OF Doctor Of Divinity was con.
feri ed on thc Rev. Harvey u. Gan OF ewlork, tie
Rev. n. T.. Smith Of Brooklyn, and tie Rev. Wv.
v Mabon of New-Durhsm, n. j..
The dcgr,e Of Doctor OF Laws was conferred on the
Hon. Edward W. Whelpley, ChiefJusice of the State
of New-Jerfey.
q. DuWi:t Bodne then delivered appropriate
vak ditory, and tue audience dismissed with the
Lenedction, pronounced by the Rev. DR.. Abeel.