The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-07-02
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Commencement Elersisss-Awsrd Of
Premiums President Grant Distrib-
utes Them. ..
The ffty-second commencement Of George
town College yesterday was attended by an
unusually large assembiagc OF ladies and
gentlemen, representing the elite OF District
society. The exhibition hall was thronged
long before the exercises were announced TO
take place, and during the asscmblago OF the
friends OF the students and the Invited guests
the Gcrmania band entertained the audience
with the choicest selections Of music. 80,
Rev. B. A. Mcguire and the faculty OF the
college occupied seats In front Of the plat
form, while the members Of the graduating
class aud those who composed the number
that were to receive medals and prizes occu-
pied seats on the platform.
The hall was tastefully decorated for the
occasion. On the wall In the rear OF the
platform were ornamental arches Of leaves
and evergreen, In the centre Of the principal
one being the motto, "Reiigioni ct Pdtrie,"
while on the side walls were shields In
scribed with the names famous In classical
literature.
The order Of exercises was as follows
Muslc-The Moors In Spain, dissertation BY
Henry NJ. Russell; The Fog Bell, poem by 8.
r. Mallory, IT,, John NJ. Dickson; Humbugs,
essay by Walter r. Abell.
Muslc-A Plea for Manhood, discourse by
Harry Walters; The Nameless Grave, poem
by Eugene d. r. Brady; Fashion, essay by
Sands W. Forman.
Music; Thoughts on the French Rerolu-
tlon," by 8. r. Mallory, jr.; In memoriam,
"Lincs on the Death Of Father Joseph O'Cal-
lahan, 8. J.,"b by II. NJ. Russell, Albert W.
Madigan.
Music; Comforting of Degrees.
Music; Valedictory, James v. Coleman;
Distribution Of Prizes; Music.
During the delivery Of the Grafton, on
the son Of Ex-senator Mallory, (who was
secretary Of the late Confederate navy,)
President Grant entered the hall, and the
band struck up "Hail to the Chief"
The President was accompanied by one Of
his private secretaries, Robert NJ. Douglass,
esq, and was cordially received, President
Grant occupying a seat on the right Of the
president Of the College.
The comforting OF honorary degrees at the
conclusion of the declarations, vas an
nounced by Rev. Father Mcguire, as fol-
lows;
Degree Of Master of Arts-Conferrcd on
johnson Eliot, NJ. D., District Of Columbia;
Theodore ii. Fincklin, Virginia; George A.
Fitch, NJ. D., West Virginia; Ernest Lagarde,
Louisiana; Don Jose Antonio De Lavallc,
Spain; Valentire NcNally, NJ. D., Connec-
tlcuti frank Nealc, texas.
The degree OF Master Of Arts, In course,
was conferred on Luis dc Puebla, OF Mexico.
The degree Of Bachelor Of Arts was con-
fcrrcd on Walter X. Abel, of Nd; James v.
Coleman, of New York; Sands W. Forman,
Of CAL; Stephen Il. Mallory, IT,, Of Floridaj
Henry NJ. Russell, of West Virginia; Henry
Walters, OF Nd.
The different degrees, as well rs the
medals and premiums, were presented by
| President Grant.
At the conclusion of the exercises, Presi-
dent Mcguire announced that he desired to
return his sincere thanks to the President
Of the United States, for honoring the occa-
sion by his distinguished presence. Every
President, from General Washington down
to General Grant, the Reverend President
said, had honorcd the Institution In distribut-
ing premiums In academic and collegiate
| commandments.
lie also spoke of the spirit which II was
the aim OF colleges to inculcate. Loyalty to
the Union, with undivided hearts, hsd ever
been the motto Of Georgotown College, and
that, In connection with the duties Of the
students to their Creator, was all that could
DO said. The motto, "Rstigioni ct Pdtrie,"
the love which binds us TO God by our ex-
emplary devotion to our fellow men, had
ever been the motto of the institution.
In conclusion he announced that II was In
u
fish literature In tho college at the opening
n the fall term, which would be conhded to
the distinguished writer, T. W. Marshall, OF
| England, the author OF ''ChrlsSlAn Mis-
s!ons," "Conedy Of Convection, &c.
The audience then returned, and several
hours were pleasantly passed in the College
grounds by the numerous friends Of the stu
dents.
At4p. m, the president invited the guests
| IN no ri a la nfu f,rnrtda1
in the College Refractory, when, amer doing
justice to the bountlful supply Of edibles and
| potaDles, speeches we're uiaue nuu pcntiuivuts
oGercd appropriate to the commencement
festivities.
Ex-President johnson did not arrive on
the grounds until after the exercises were
over. He was heartily welcomed by the
president and faculty Of the college; and
after partaking Of refreshments, left the
college grounds.
The exercises were In every sense Of the
word iattering to the honor Of the venerable
Alma Mater Of Georgetown College.
There were present, besides President
Grant, number Of prominent percentages
many Of whom remained TO the dinner, and
among them wero Senior Roberts and mem
bers OF the Spanish Legation, graduates Of
former years, md distinguished citizens o,
this and other cities.
| LIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. " dutFUkH-ln
consequence OF no quorum being present nc
night.
Board Of Common Council The Board wal
called to order by VIM. Clabaugh, esq, In
the absence OF the president.
The Chair laid before the Board commr'
nication from tho Mayor relative to the as
sessment OF the town, recommending tht
appointment of the usual number OF asses
sors at this time, go as to arrive at the true
value Of property at the earliest practicable
moment, not later than the LIST Of January
next. Referred.
Mr.. simms reported a resolution abatine
n nuisance on the corner Of High and Fifti
streets. Passed. ~
Also, substitute of Board OF Aldermen
relating to the laying Of pavement on the
east side OF Lingan street, between Prospect
and First streets. Passed.
Mr.. Hutchins offered resolution making
an appropriation for repairs to the poor and
work-house. Passed.
Mr.. Dunlop presented resolution contin
ulng contract with McNerhany & Waters
for another year. Laid over.
Mr.. Mitchell presented a communication
from the late tax collector, asking q credit
for taxes paid. Referred.
Mr.. Jones reported resolution providing
for standard weights and measures, and ap'
propriatlng $40 therefor. Passed.
Mr.. Slmms offered n resolution for the
erection Of bridge over the Little Falls
road. Passed.
Also, q resolution to pay o deficiency To
George W. Fletcher for late improvement
Oh High street. Passed.
Resolution (B. Al making an appropria.
ton for the use Of the Industrial School, was
amended by Mr.. Mitchell, appropriatlng $50
to the Female Union Benevolent Society, and
after debate the resolution and amendment
were passed.
Adjourned.
THE Richmond Enquirer says that the
election of the Walker ticker by 10000 ma.
loritY Is secured by the results of the rogls.