The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-20

war derings ! saw the first pieces of gold disco-
veT' d, and watched its magical effect upon the
whole world. Tue discovery Of that gold gave
mil Il ms n America, and doubt much whether,
IL Il at gold had not been discovered, the nation
would have manage1 to work out the problem
OF nance which the war of Rebellion had
raist d, and preserved lis present glorious poi-
tion. That gold gave us wealth and credit
ab1t adj and strength and durability which sur
vivtd The war. Alter some years 1 again
went South, and all at once I paused to see
and feel in The very air that we were upon
the verge OF sectional war. I had
heard 1t spoken Of in Charleston. We had
laughed and ioked over 1t at the mess table.
had heard it discussed by politicians: I had
heard General Scott say we were upon the eve
OF var; but my mind never realized 1t until the
spr'ng cr summer OF lS60 when l was In New
Orleans and Baton Rouge. Then, tor the first
time, saw that it was not all talk. That cry OF
vol, vol, meant something, and that civil war
wts upon us sure enough; and what has been
the issue? You all know 1t has been a short
war TO the world at large, but long enough to us
during those dark days which formed the early
part OF it. All / will say IS that in that war
arose men, one Oy one equal TO the emergency
until the war closed and the nation was saved.
(ApplauSe.) And now, young gentlemen, | ask
you to look at these men ano your future. They
are like yourselves. Look at General Grant, a
modest PLAN, bold. brave, unchanging gentle.
man, with the simple idea to do what is right,
aud nothing will turn hun aside from that. A
more modest u an than George II. Thomas exists
not on earth. II he were present, you could
not begln TO get Lin TO stand up here;
ana Phll. Sheridan would infinitely rather with
sabre in hand, ride down the Rebel line than
enter this room and stand in my place. (Cheers.)
General Meade Is an accomplished gentleman
and scholar, and would hll this place tar better
than |. (Cheers.) Thus yeu see that duriue
the war men have risen to the highest posi-
tons, and stand there now, not one of whom
pretends to be above YOU; aud this teaches the
simple lesson that with honesty OF purpose you
can master every problem If you 60 at il with
good purpose and determ nation to do SO.
There is no doubt OF that, In my judgment.
1t requires, OF course, great intellect to
become a renowned Judge or lawyer or man
OF science, but for q man Of business, tor the
thousand and one employments that give tone
and temper to the country, any young man
with a good, honest heart can master then.
For the art OF war, IN which Ienown seems thrust
upon us, all that is required is nerve, honor
courage and faith in the flag that wins and wins
always. will not occupy more of your time, tor |
have seen ladies and gentlemen standing here for
hve long homs patiently, and you must be tired.
know you will say amen to the words l have
spoken to these young men, and give them a
parting and cheerful word as they leave your
little village OF Hanover and start out into that
world which is not so dark and full of bad people
as has been represented. There are great many
good people in the world You will find them
wherever YOU go, and you Will find people ALIKE
wherever YOU go, for they are all pretty much
us God ALMIGHTY DESIGNED them. Therefore,
young gentlemen, wishing you happy passage
through the sea OF Lire, bid you farewell.
(CheeIs.)
The commencement exercises terminated with
prayer from the Rev. DR.. McConch, OF Queens
College, Belfast, Ireland.
SPEECH OF CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE AT THE ALUMNI
DINNER.
The Alumni dinner was held at Dartmouth
Hotel and was presided over by Chlet Justice
Chase. When the cloth was removed he sad:-
We meet under ausplcious circumstances.
The heavens smile benenantly upon us, and
the day appears tC be made expressly Tor our
gratltcation. Our country, if not absolutely at
peace, is yet approaching peace, and that, We
hope, rapidly; and we trust the time is not far
distant when all the states will again be gathered
around lie common itable OF Uncle Sam
to partake of his richest bountles (cheers).
partakIng of them under the ola Stars and
Stripes, which now float, thanks to our brave
generals, over the length and breadth of the
land, dallymg with every breeze under the
whole heavens. (Cneers.)
Judge Chase then introduced Governor Smith,
OF New Hampshire, who eulogized the College,
after which General Sherm IN was called upon
by the Chief Justice.
GENERAL sHERMAN's SPEECH.
The General said he believed in gatherings for
several purposes, especially around dinner
table, He thought that Congress would do q
great deal better if the members would take
hearty dinner together once a week. He had
asked his friend the Chief Justice whether he
relieved any member had ever changed his vote
Oh any mhterlul uucStiOn uN T6dSOu Oi any O6'
bate, and he had answered NO" Congress
debated great DEAL and talked great deal
but it was all for the ear oi the public, and made
no I'm preston on those present. When men me-
together severally and exchanged views, they
we've more likely to agree than when in publ c.
with reporters and listeners around them. On
suci occasions consistency required them 70
MAINTAIN the position they had taken; he there
tore held that there was too much public speak
ing in the country, and that our social and
friendly gatherings were too few.
In conclusion, General Sherman spoke of the
pleasure his visit afforded him, of his meeting
old friends, and talking " ith them of those near
and dear TO them who had been in the war. He
named several who had particularly distin-
euished themselves and these "reminiscences
gave great pleasure to his audience.
The Rev. DR.. McTosh followed in an eloquent
appeal for unity between Englan and America.
and was followed by Mayor Lincoln and others.
Some 400 guests enjoyed the entertainment
NetU York Tribune.