New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-02
COLLEGE COMMANDMENTS.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY.

tAhACA, NJ - July IL O-uay, the IlfsU COn-
mencement Day OF Cornell University, opened with
delightful atmosphere and beautiful clear sky as ~ in
unison with the eventful which was about 10
dawn In the history OF this Institution The Commence
ment exercises went of very satisfactorily There was
large attendance from all parts the STATE The radu
Otos numbered eight and of the close Of tho oeriso
prizes were conferred the students Of all the classes
TO the amount OF 500 No honorary degrees were con-
At2i M the Board Of Trustees had another H,eetnS
Various reports were presented showing prosperous
an estimated income next year OF SS5OOO With an est
covers the whole period from the commencement Of tbe
institution 10wn 70 the present time, and shows
ON hand Of about s. 600. The amount of gifts 70
large amount from Mr. Cornell were i'm cash yaIno oyer
$4,000 Among the is the gift Of the stockholder
their interest amounting $4,000 in that property as
Water Cure Mr. Cornell owning the balance Of the
connection OF the University buildings The further dona
BToeTs Of vSae az oTSr r SSd ROs
from George Bruce Son Co.. valued at s4OO The gift
gifts 10 the library and the art collections, amount
TO $4,000 in value; the great bell by Mrs Mary
A. White, value over 5000 and agricultural implements
a considerable amount from various manufacturers
were elected among whom announced Chas schaor
Of Philadelphia elected Professor Of Anay teal Chemistry
Nineralogy Metalurgy. The Hon. John Stanton Gould
was appointed Resident Professor Of Mechanics, as
applied to agriculture ASSISTANT Professor INVITA- was as
The indications arc from the students entering, that
here will be freshnans class OF between 200 and 800
rhe numerous additions to faculty made to-day at the
In President Whites address to the recipients Of degrees
stress laid upon the good order observed by the
neT IN which the Students in general had aided the
faculty over the obstacles incident the initial year
Tonight the Presidents reception at Cascadia Place
being held aud bids far TO be one Of the most interest
ends tho successful festivities OF the commencement
week at Cornell University
IFRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
ITHACA, June 9O.-The first occasion of the
ftp ITnlVe
Stiles began on Monday 1t is interesting period TO
all who have watched development out Of the cOnf
SION Of inception into the vgor symmetry and glorious
promise that characterize its position at the term
of the first year Of its existence This feeling has
extended those associated in interest with ITS career
whether in the capacity Of Professor or member,
Imbuing all with faith in its and IN the fu-
ture over 800 students have avaied themselves OF
its advantages since the opening, and large number
could have been added, but that the everinereasng
thoroughness Of the entrance examinations prevented
many while the examinations at the end OF the rmester
retired many the seclusion OF home. Thorough
the word thOrOughness is the aim Of at least one
American institution Of learning beside West Point and
those students coming TO the standard have no
alternative but 10 accept retirement.
The graduating class this year Is OF course quite small
numbering eight only They Seniors who came from
other colleges ~ the beginning OF tne year 10 'ake
degrees here The remaining classes number about as
Optional 90 Total, sl5 These old class distinctions are
20 DO done away with next year, the students being
designated by tho titles, lst yeaimen I'd yeBrnen, DC.
The exercises OF CoaIneucement week opened with a
NcIlpjpe. i'm cornell library Hall Mr McAipine was
formerly State Engineer OF NewYOrk and is Of the
dent White who mentioned mat thad been decided that
address Of this character was TO form here yearly
feature OF Commencement week His theme was
Modern Engineering, and, coming from gentleman OF
such practical engineering talent ana was OF
the most comprehensive ana interesting character a
respectable audience composed OF The members OF the
closest attention His address very important addi
lion to the usual routine on these occasions aud m keep
3 ing TiI eTe sPe''i p1 u
Last evening Tuesday Charlton + Lewis Of The Ne,r-
York EUe,g Post delivered address TO the candidates
degrees His theme Tie Limits TO Radicnlisln"
lie mentioned that the subject had been selected for him
by President White upon whom he threw the RESPONSE
bty of the choice He compared tho terms Radicalism
and Conservatism defining the former as me reSonto
subsection Of life and thought 10 principles the latter as
would the latter by the tombstone OF principle The
conservative would retain them because they Old
dstrustsr niou; but results are the test OF opinions
All foresight is at fault ana the only saijeaard
cples Where thought IS free, these will change as
opinions -, e i free ii1 rs Ills county, and
IN France also TO the woman question election frauds
of which every man part decides But free public
opinion VIII be led ultimately by men Of cnituTe' ana
thus not be- as II Is now creature OF caprice, me ad'
OF the most thoughtul ana practical character
peculiarly adapted the needs Of this graduating class
who without exception, politically and otherwise are all
An excellent feature also Of the University akin TO
West Point Is the Military Department, with Major j. ii.
Whittlesey, U. S A." as commandant, Ins Department
providing Tor military instruction az Cornell UNIVERSITY
The study Of military science optional but subsection
10 the discipline and obligation Of every abebOded stu
dent 20 attend the drill exercises Sl be enforced next
year Power IS vested however, In tho President aud
Faculty grant special exemptions The corps Of 'Cor
nell Cadets" which u all It's essential particulars las COPIED
after the L. s. Military Academy Will De divided into
battalOns, the night wing at the University, and
the left quartered in town The practical military and
other exercises ordered 70 subserye all the ends
OF complete system Of physical cuture-an Object OF
vital during the critical period Of life, usually
comprised within collegiate years -, -,
During the year, account OF the soIneWhhS
confused Of aas, u has been impossible 10 carry
fully the military organization OF the Students is
will be changed IN the coming year, Nheh every stuel
enrolled the prescribed uniform OF cadet
gray and drill for hour on three Gays OF the week
Tie arms equipment have been granted by the Sae
The MeGfaw Building. OF which the foundation j. lld
Ia another example Of the conagOusnes5 OF generosity
The John McGraw OF this city announced some uine
since 20 managers that De would build the center
building OF the three IN the original pan Inc degn Oh
fhe stture gives promise OF OF the most imposing
buildngs the State. IL Is 70 stand mla~y DsLHeeh
the two already MP, and y 70 CONSIST o. a. S S
I2O feet from the first floor snrmOunng inc main Duu
ing The whole length will Dc about zO feet win pro
Tine with French roof the building material
A. Of the same stone a. the others, the Dlnc
limestone Of the region; the dressings TO Dc Tue
OnOndaga gray limestone 10 inc t0WeI lhe Inlnes wiz
seuted today be connected with CLOCK over tho
chime chamber The interior viii contain on the lower
hOOr large audience room 70 DC used az present IO he
chapel capable OF seating 1880 persons Inc rooms over
hs on the two stories viii De used for the library with
galleries alcOves &c. In the wings there are 70 DC lee
rooms, the other, dlinensons ABOUT 4OAoO
These comprise the leading features OF the Dulld,
ing The cost Of the whole will be probably +cO,OOO ana
construction Of which is most generous act upon
ale part Of Mr. McGraW IL Is e1pec'Su ~ NC SVhPo'N
by September. 1870.
Address or THE HON. JOHN STANTON GOULD
ON rAytNG THE CORNERSTONE or THK