The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-10-27
FROM PRINCETON.
The Inauguration of Rev. Dr. McCOsh
as President of the College Of New


Special Despatch TO The Evening Telegraph.
PRINCETON, Oct 27.-Prlnceton is full of stran'
| gers. All the trains reaching here to day from
Philadelphia and New York are crowded. Car
riaRes are coming up from the surrounding
country in hundreds. The alumni OF the Col
lege of New Jersey are all present. The distin
tinguished speakers who are to deliver addresses
on the occasion are here The students of the
institution, wearing their college badges, are
thronging the streets in droves. Ex-Governor
Pollock, OF Pennsylvania, arrived on the 10
A. Nj. train. The Rev. James MCosh, d. D.,
LII. D., will have most brilliant Inauguration
as President OF the College of New Jersey. The
students and other participants are already
gathering and forming in line.
Special DeSpatch TO The Evening Telegraph.
PRINCETON, N. j., Oct. 27.-The Inauguration
of Rev. DR.. McCosh to-day as the President
Princeton College has been a grand holiday &C
caslon, and this usually quiet and sedate old
town has been alive with hustle and activity
The fair sex seem to be even more interested
than the blaclx.coated individuals who are
more Immediately concerned in the prooeed
ipgs; and such a fiutter of ribbons, rustling OF
Silks and other evidences OF feminine Kcita-
billty have not been seen in this neighborhood
for many day. The election OF Dr. McCosh to
the Presidency of this venerable college ha
given general satisfaction. His car eer as Pre-
sident OF Queens College, Belfast, is an assur.
ance of his entire fitness for the responsible
position that has been conferred upon him,
and it is expected that under his administra-
ton OF affairs the College Of New Jersey will
more than sustain its well-won reputation. The
new President, on his arrival q few days ago
was honored with q grand reception by the
students, and the favorable impression he then
made has been more than confirmed by better
acquaintance. DIR. McCosh is a remarkably
appearance, no less than his suavity OF manners
insures him the respect and admiration of ali
who approach him. The students took to him
from the first, and this is no small point la the
way of making his management of the affairs
of the college success from the very beginning.
DIR. McCosh's reputation as scholar h as pre-
ceded him, and it Is confidently believed that
he will be no unworthy successor of Wither.
spoon, Edwards. and others who have es.a-
blished Princeton College in its present Influ.
ential position.
Every available seat in the church where the
Inauguration ceremonies were held was filled
soon after the doors were opened, the ladies
as is usual on such occasions, being the most
eager to obtain good positions for seeing and
hearing everything. In fact, the gentlemen
were quite crowded into the background and
they had to obtain what sight they could of tie
proceedings through cloud of ribbons and
curls, which perhaps rather enhanced the
agreeableness of the prospect than otherwise
The procession formed at the College Chapel,
according to announcement, at q quarter past
IL o'clock. General Caldwell k. Hail. of the
Glass of 1857, othciated as Grand Marshal
and the procession was formed in the following
order:-
Grafulla's Band.
Grand Marshal.
Orator of the Under Graduates.
His Excellency the Governor, and the Chancel-
Ex.President and President Elect.
O1iciating Clergy and Orators.
The Board of Trustees.
The Faculty of the College.
The Directors, Trustees. and Faculty Of the
Presidents ana Professors of other Colleges and
Seminaries.
Judges of the United states and State Courts.
Members of the Senate and House Of Rep
resentetives of the United States.
Distinguished Strangers.
Alumni and Laureatl OF the College.
Graduates and Students OF other Colleges
and Seminaries.
Citizens.
The seats on the lower floor of the church
were reserved for the procession. which ii led in
in proper order, and when all were seated his
Excellency Marcus L. Ward, Governor Of New
Jersey, and e1.o0lcio President of the b oard of
Trustees, took the chair,
The eremonies opened by the performance
of fine musical selection, and this was fol-
lowed by the delivery of an impressive invoca-
ton by Rev. Jonathan r, Stearns, ID, d. a
member of the Board of Trustees.
The seventy-second Psalm was then sung,
after which the following programme was gone
through With
Address of Welcome ON behalf of the Trustees
by the Rev. Charles Hodge, ID. D., LII. d., OF
the Class of 1915. Professor In the Princeton
Theological Seminary, senior member of the
Board of Trustees.
Address of Welcome on behalf of the Under
Graduates, by Mr.. ]. Thomas Finley, of the
American Whig Societies.
Copgratulatory Address to the Alumni and
Friends of the College, by the Non. john p.
Stockton of the Glass of lSi3.
Address in Response, on behalf of the Alumni,
by the Hon. James Pollock, LII. D., Glass of
1881, Ex-Governor OF Pennsy lvania.
The Oaths of Office administered to the Presi-
dentelect by the don. Abraham o. ZabrlslIie,
LII. d., OF the Glass of 1925, Chancellor of New
Jersey. The President-elect presented to the
Chancellor by the Hon. Daniel Haines, of the
Class of 1920, and the Hon. Charles S. Olden;
ex.GoVernOrs of New Jersey, and Members of
the Board OF Trustees.
Music "Te Deum Laudamus"
Delivery of the Charter and Keys OF the College
to the President by the Rev. John Maclean,
d D., LII. d., OF the Glass of 1916. the retiring
President of the College.
| inaugural Address by the Rev. James MCosh,
| ID D., LII D.. President of tue College. Subject,
| Concluding Prayer by the Rev George W. Mus
grave. DID,, LII. d., a Member OF the Board OF
| Trustees.
| Benedtction by the Right Rev. Charles p. Nell
| vaine. DID, DOL, of the Glass of 1916, Bishop
| of Ohio.
The ceremonies were of most impressive
character, and the Inaugural Address OF DR.
McCosh, In particular, was a mastery produc-
tion, and IL was listened to in the most respect
ful silence by the immense audience present.