New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-18
UNIVERSITY OF NEW-YORK.

Association llaN was nlitu 70 tNtihNNihS
last evening with the friends Of the University OF the
CITY of NewYoTk, assembled 20 witness the inaueura
tou Of the Rev Howard Crosby, j. d. as fourth Chan
color of me University. Many distinguished gentlemen
occupied seats upon the stage, among whom were fIo
r. r h. Morse, Benjamin IL. Field Peter Cooper YIN
ceuzo Bctta. Judge T. b. Woodruff, President Barhafu
end Marine OF Columbia College, President "o
and Prof- Roemtr. Barton, Compton, Werner SPENCE
and C. Draper. of the College OF the CITY OF Nov"
president Campbell OF Rutgers College, Dr' Nuins ~
Wesleyan University, eXChancelor FERRIS al" -
Tuckeunan. After prayer by the Vener'pic Ga 81,
seuor Ferris Charles Butler was intouuoou, ""u %
address In behalf OF the Council was hso"ou " 49,,
,roffad rc.nect hy that portion Of the audience "i'n
reach Of his voice.
& ADDRESS OF CHARLES BUTLER
TIC installation of new Chancellor affords proper
occasion to review the origin and history % le UhNer
t,,, az tra CIV Of NewYork This history is embodied
IN the comprehensive plans and munlncence OF lts
founders in the work OF its Faculties, and In the
ehs,.r a its Alumni Educational institutions in this
.ouptry all spring from common origin, naine~y,
,olup,ary patronage II wOudliorm pg9psf idea OF
The tnnniAcence and wise foresight which erected the
stately structure Washington-square, we must 90
back forty years when the population OF the city was
oaO00 and when Columbia College was the only instltu
ton the city where the advantages off liberal educa
tou were offered To meet the needs Of the city num-
her Of public spirited citizens associated themselves
together and determined ito lay the foundations of an
Institution OF learning 10 be erected by private
Ibcralty, and which should bear the name OF the
University % the City of New-York. The organza-
tou was PERFECTED in 1880, and In April, 1881,
sn act OF incorporation passed by the Legislature
Immediately after its organization tho Council
irocceas 10 erect building for the accommodation OF
Tie Institution and the magnificent structure on wash
ington square is monument OF the public spirit OF the
founders successive Chaucelors Of the University
have been Dr. Matthews inauGuraed in 1881 Theodore
Mi 90 70. nd
the fourth Inauguration occurred. Dr. Crosby is one OF
the Alumni of the Class OF 1874 He Is the son 0f one OF
the founders and liberal bcnefactOrs OF the institution
lie was graduated with the highest honors, and in 1852
vas called 10 the chair Of Greek Literature. This posi-
ton he retained for many years, relnquishng only TO
accept the same chair i'm Rutgers College. He Is now
called by the unanimous voice Of the Council to assume
the Of executive head Of the University With the
change which introduces InO the executive chair one OF
IT. own sons thoroughly mbned with love Tor nus NINA
Mater aud in sympathy with the demands OF the times
IN regard 20 education viii be accomplished IN th Iune
al that the founders OF the INSTITUTION nave dsred !"
hope .,..,,. ,o.,ou. ana aria
medicine law, science, engineering, ana al"y 49, q,
chemistry II only remains TO open the doors ana 10
1rc Not long since I0rne andrews made The College
munacent gift of 100000, and the additional amount
large And now sir present you me resolution 3t t9S
yOu the of this institution tender to you our con
sr4tua and the OF our CHEST confidence,
raGv he able 70 uh the duties your responsible station
wih sat-ac ION to yourself and with eminent usefulness
" tlo community.
ADDRESS OF PROP. JOHNSON.
Prot T. \. Johnson LIZ d.. i'll behalf OF the Faculty OF
iettors and 'rts, said:
Ihave been designated by my colleagues To tender 10
you the congratulations Of the Faculty OF Science and
letter. and it is with than ordinary satisfaction
chat welcome yOu in their NAME once more 10 the re
sponsibities Of academic trust Holding connection
with the College which includes the terms OF three Chan
seore rejoice that from among her one has
been found to unite the SURFACES Of all who cherish her
pride and hope We rejoice in return TO
academic life, because We count YOU as one OF us In
twOfod OF the University and as one Of
is tired instructors We do not meet as strangers, and
congratulations more than mere form. for they
In addition to these personal considerations, 1t Is
matter Of congrauatiOn That you bring with you to this
CURED in two different Institutions since your with
drawa from these posts You have been In intimate con
tact with the unacademc world through the channels OF
varied professional career You hls aspPy unt ii
datc institutions and Of the external relations in which
tEcy stand to the community and We are assured that
and academic life, YOU accept the honor and trusts
posed IN you with viii that shall leave no question
the to accomplish the high ends for which the
Alma Mater is situated in the very heart OF the
metropolitan city of the nation and, bearing its it
g. primarily intended Ia meet its wants. Its educational
ere now 10 learn The very activities and industries of
busy, commercial city. and the consequent tendency to
iesect spiritual and mental growth make II impera-
lively necessary that educational institutions and sys
ously sustained We are not alone to welcome you 10
this high enterprise, for you have the sympathy and sup
chtend friends Of social order progress With happy
aud good auspices hail the Inauguration OF the
Ecn the Alumni tia i their Alma Mater sees them in tie
full possession OF the highest dgnities and trusts
ADDRESS OF PROP. POST
Prot Alfred C. Post, NJ D., Of the Faculty of Medicine
spoke follows; As the representative OF the Medical
Faculty IL gives great pleasure to join with the other
Faculties an The present tribute OF praise TO the learned
scholar and Christian gentleman who has been elected
Chancellor During 20 years the University has occupied
sdisuReuisod place educational institutions
aud the brilliant discoveries Of It's professors have com
manded The admiration OF the world For the wonder
fu discoveries Of the telegraph and the Photographic
process mankind indebted 10 two Professors OF our
ned the study of practical anatomy by securing legis
cnactmcuts 10 the difficulty Of procuring
tnects for dissection The graduates OF the Medical
eminent positions. Among the future Alumni Of the
lniy,r. "a tay there De Drapcrs and Morses without
nunbcI and earnest souls who will usher in the
OF peace and brotherhood among the nations.
ADDRESS OF HENRY E. DAVIS.
The Hon Henry J.. Davies, in behalf Of the Faculty OF
Law, said: On ts glad occasion, the voice Of tho Law
should he heard among the other Faculties Your long
and intimate connection with the University, rcyercd
Sir, viii enable you to dispense Ia all who to its
halls the Ih treasures Of our learning and experience.
ZION ~ your hopes, D. Che wish of every member of the
law Faculty
ADDRESS OF PROF. DRAPER.
To ,ddr6is i,gm the Faculty Of Science was delivered
Nv Prof Henry Draper ~ D., who said This change In
che College cornce at tine WHEN changes occurring
An tho American system Of oducton. Yod have the al.
rcut duty Of adding the curriculum what Is adyant
aScous The without disturbing what IL eoo: In the
old. IL American colleges we have been too prone 10
follow the odcstablshed systems, and forget that