Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-07-29
Trip TO Delawaro---COIIsge Commence
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Trip TO Delawaro---COIIsge Commence
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EDs. LEADER; On the 2lst inst, il
company with a number Of gentlemen,
left your city for the purpose of enjoying
University and College Commencement, at
Delaware, Ohio. twill be remembered by
your readers that this place is the seat Of
the Ohio Wesleyan University and the
Ohio Wesleyan Female College The ride
was fine, as is tho case always when roll
ing over tho C. c. and c. Road. This
great highway has become general IA
vOrite with the travelling public.
Most Of the way the farmers were in the
midst of harvest Wheat was very ripe,
and needed cutting. Being badly lodged,
in consequence of heavy growth, it is i'm
possible to use Reaper, and the old-fash-
iOned way Of gathering by hand is slow
and tedious, and men being scarce, it will
require several days before the hne crop OF
this year is gathered.
This University is one of the best west
Of the Alleghanies Its buildings are
good, and well adapted to College purposes.
It's location Is favorable. It's grounds lin
cluding the famous spring. are superb.
Its library is invaluable; its cabinet gath
cred by the Hon. Mr.. Prescott) one of the
rarest and richest in America. Its facul-
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educators Of the age. These advantages
and possessions give TO the University
permanent and prosperous position. Its
halls are crowded with gifted youth, anx-
iously inquiring the road to honor and
fame. In the Board of Trustees are some
Of the substantial men Of our State: Rish-
op Morris, Dr. Thomson, Dr. Poe, Hon. Mr.
Sapp, Of Mount Vernon, Hon. Mr.. Riddle,
Of Cincinnati, Hon. Mr.. Bursh, 60, Sc. /
The several reports submitted to the Board
indicated healthy condition of the insti-
tuition.
The report of Dr. Merrick (President) |
shows over one hundred connected with [
the several classes now in the Army Of the /
Republic. They teach patriotism there,
without fear Of mourning the displeasure .
Of fossilized political demagogues or rebel |
sympathizers, and, knowing that these .
young men are destined to fill important
and honorable positions in life, they send
them forth with proper views of their obli-
cations to their country, as well as to theiy
God. Patriotism, and love Of country,
breathed in every address, in every song
and in every prayer.
The graduating class oftwenty acquitted
themselves nobly, and the honOrs Of their
Alma Mater will, doubt not,
be borne worthily by them through life.
The address Of Rev. DR.. Stockton, Chap
lain Of the United States House Of Repre-
delivered before one Of the Lit
erary Societies, was In many respects one
Of the finest intellectual productions ever
saw or heard. His subject was " Spiritu-
alism and Materialism; or Human Immor-
tality in the Government Of the Moral
World To speak of this lecture is un-
necessary, and to attempt a synopsis or
analysis would be absolutely preposterous.
I only ask to say it was eloquent sound,
brilliant, and inspiring.
The Ohio Wesleyan Female College is
and distinct from the Univer-
sity. It occupies the most beautiful and
healthy location found in Central Ohio. 1t
is under the wise superintendence of Rev.
Dr. Donelson, gentleman, scholar, and
q Christian. The Doctor is one Of the few
young men whose popularity and inau-
ence for good are constantly increasing.
On Wednesday, the 23d, the Commence
ment Exercises of the College were held in
the spacious audience-roOm Of the Williams
Street Methodist Episcopal Church. A
very fine class of young ladies eighteen in
number) graduated with high honors. All
the pieces read by the class were good.
Some possessed decided merit, not only in
dicating a bright future, but showing lofty
intellectual endowments and culture. In
the evening, large number Of students,
friends and visitors, met at the house Of
the President, and passed an hour or two
of real social enjoyment. But the time Of
parting with classmates came at last-a
time TO which all had often looked, but
never with pleasure, ever with sadness.
But why write Of the sad heart, the quiV-
ering lip, or the falling tear2 Rather tell
of cheering words, Of high resolves, Of no
bic purposes, and holy plans.
I have not spoken Of the Baccalaureate
Of either Dr. Merrick or DR.. Donelson, for
the simple reason that could not do them .
Justice It is sufficient to say they were |
worthy the men and the occasions. Many
other important items connected with Com
meneement would notice if had time to |
do so. As it is, Mr.. Editor, I am glad to
say that these institutions Of sanctihed |
and scientific learning Gre appreciated.
We came away much gratiied st the omens
Of goo6 we saw, and could but feel that
the Church may well be proud of these her
children, and the good old State that has
nurtured their infancy can safely repose
confidence in their manhood's strength.
Let our sons and daughters crowd her
halls, her walks, and her grottoes, until
they are fitted to come forth polished jS'0-
els to bestud the rich diadem of national
glory. E. d. BUSH.
Brooklyn, July 25 1852.