The New York herald., 1865-06-23

York took place yesterday morning N kioios Garden
The theatre was very much crowded, shs beauty md
fashion Of our metropolis paying their tribute to ~
talent Instead Of the dramatic scenery and sAaly
dressed actors the Chancellor r Eerris) Council and
Faculty Of the university occupied the stage The fol-
lowing was the order Of exercises Of the day.
Overture-Don Giovanni
March, Duppeles-Sturm-
Prayer by the Chancellor
Latin salutatory oTation, delivered la.
Selections from Fra Diavolo-Aubsr.
English salutations, with oration, 'The Men
Of waits: W,sns1 1sssph ssnssS
The Inner Life Alexander Denham, New YORK CITY
serenade, Don sebastan-Doniaetti ~
A'1'0''''.''i; s:rensae@scSrSsrs nnU%as SSrRss A"
The Living Past. Benjamin H. Baylss, Brooklyn
Le Bissente-Helmsmuller.
Progress the Law or Nature and Of
Aan...-~...... VIM. =. Morgan, Selma, Ala.
Selections from Attila-verdi.
The Record Of History. John Gray, New York city
Thomas Carlisle David Hopkins, Tompkinsvie, s.
Aria from Magic Flute-Mozart :,
ous.tst.e from r Risoietto~Verdi st '' .
Home influence, with valedctores.
The music for the occasion was supplied by Helms
muller's band The orations all evnccd considerable
energy which rsiscts considerable credit on The ua,ser
sity.
q the conclusion OF each ovation fully proving that the
fair sex can appreciate eoquence and reward merit.
Many Of the graduates perfectly loaded with thoee
Mr. Cavarly delivered with considerable feeling Al
the conclusion OF the literary programme prizes were
awarded BY Chancellor Ferris 70 the following gentle
IN TIE FRESHMAN orNe
10 Samuel Baker Jr, as best in Latin while honor
able mention is made Of Frank R Pngry and Luther g.
Roberts lequal in gradel and Anselm SchaK
TO Samuel Baker, Jr, as best In Greek. The next
Anselm schaG (equsl in grade). William L Ludlam and
Frank r. Pngy
THE SOPHOMORE CLASS.
TO Alfred Van CIeve johnson a best in mathematos
while honorable mention is made Of Peter E. Kipp G.
B. Brush and A. @. A. +. Spielman.
TO Alfred Van Cleve johnson best in Latin while
honorable mention is made Of Robert J. McGay and
TO Peter Kipp as best in Greek The next four &C.
cording 70 grade are Alfred " c. johnson and Homer
Pierce (of equal merD Samuel 8. Jones and Robert
NcGay.
Degrees were then conferred as follows:-
Bochelor Of ArtsJ F. Cavarly J. h Benedict, J. s
Isaacs. Thomas Bennett f. Denham, W. +. Morgan, J.
Diploma Of Special Co~sss-B. H. Bayliss, 3. D. w.
Mason p " B. Hoes. + L satterlee. j. c. Gray, D. Hop
Bachelor in Scisncs-J. x. H. Wilcox.
Bachelor 1" PAi!o:cpay,T Stokes, Leroy satterlee
New York J. n Dettart, New Jersey; J. r Ertkinker,
J. =. Teeey N W. slocomb, b. N. Mattison, J. De o.
ES%.y s.Gss o Class %fes Vf 1859
y. =. James L AmeEman, Marshall whiting, John J:
M. ". u \
George h. Smyth, Of class Of 1862.
HONORARY DEGREES
IL D.-Edward H. Owen, New York
D. Drew William Marshall Scotland; Rev. William
Roberts pastor Of Welsh Calvanisc Methodist church,
New York Rev. Frank r. Ellnwood, pastor Of Central
rector g. JDSn hs baptist Episcopal
New York. Rev. Andrew Stevenson, pastor OF Second
Reformed Presbyterian church, New York. Rev Benja-
min r. Stead pastor of Presbyterian church. Astoria L.
Il Rev. Thomas Hastings pastor Of Northwest Pres
byterian church, New York.
The proceedings were brought to close by the pro-
nouncng Of the benedction, and while the audience
were leaving the band performed selection Of college
and national airs.
THIRTY FIRST ANrIvERsARy ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
The Alumni Of the New York University met in the
council room at seven o'clock last evening The pro
ceedings were commenced with prayer by Dr. Crosbie
when the mDutes Of the last annual meeting were read
by tho secretary Mr. Martini and adopted The reports
OF the various officers were accepted and committee
following were nominated, and by vote unanimously
elected: :-J 7. Johnson President T. b. Sterling Vice
" bSos SsF W.
W. H. Bangs, 7. Cochrane, Executive Committee.
resolution was passed providing for the incorporation Of
the association under the law recently passed by the
Legislature.
The President T Johnson here introduced the ora
tor OF the evening, Rev b. Stead D. D., to the asso-
citation.
The reverend gentleman delivered an admirable grafton
on righteousness. he reviewed the history Of our
country Tor the past four years. touching eloquent
manner on the absorbng questions Of negro suffrage,
the punishment OF traitors &c. The grafton was lis
tened TO with great attention throughout and the orator
rendered hearty vote Of thanks at It's conclusion
The business Of the association being at an end
ncs heu Ha mo a o s hn
laid before them. The cloth being removed the
President called number Of the members to address
those present in speeches limited TO five minutes In
| length Among those who spoke were Dr. Ferris, ths
Chancellor Rev DR.. Stead Mr. Isaccs of the graduates
class, &c.
The company separated at q late hour, all bearing
with them feelings renewed love for alma nas
| the University OF New York.