Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-07-21

9. Oration-The West-a Field for Enterprise
Cadet Lieut.. George Morrison Willard,
/ Hartand
i 8. Oration-Charaeter of Aboaham Lincoln.
Cadet Charles Gilman Tarbell,
i PIeasantviHe, Penn
d. Oration-National Honor,
/ With valedictory.
i Cadet Capt. Walter Dole,
/ Northfield
DEGREES CONFERRED.
MUSIC.
Grafton before the Trustees.
Hon. James Barrett, LII. D.,
Woodstock.
Poem before the Societies.
G. Nelson Brigham, NJ. D.,
| Montpelier.
MUSIC.
BENEDICTION.
The grafton of Mr.. Gilbert, on Make
your Mark" and as was remarked by one
of the most distinguished and competent
judges present, one of the best orations he
ever heard. He said there were persons
present who made their mark through
blood, and there are those who make their
silent mark for their moral qualities, who
have poured their hearts blood into the
currents of society. Man is often the
creature of interest and ambition, for
getting that greatness is the fruit of
victory, and that it may be ol t,in'd in
private life. st. Paul by peaceful promul-
cation of the principles of practical
religion, and Guttenburgh by the inven-
ton of printing press made their mark.
The world was entering upon mechani-
cal era. There were untold opportunities
for individuals; especially young men, to
make their mark. Can ambition desire
more than to take part in this grand pro-
cession of events, and itsis important that
every one should do his duty in his sphere
of life.
The grafton was we'll composed, ear
nestly delivered and presaged that the
speaker would make his mark in the
world. He was heartily applauded at its
conclusion and he also received a pro-
fusion of boquets.
The Grafton of Mr. Willard was
general and rapid survey of the desel-
opment of the west, by the railway
extension of that section, especially the
Pacific Railways. Mr.. Willard has al
ready secured an appointment of Assis-
tant Civil Engineer on the Northern Pa
cifc Railroad.
The Valedictory Grafton of Mr.. Dole
was 6 survey of what constitutes Nation
al Honor, with some criticisms on the
weakness displayed in enforcing the Ala
bama claims and other national or,ieeions
indicating failure to defend our h-nor
at home or abroad, in many matters, con-
Guiding with appropriate valedictory ad-
dresses. The Grafton was well written,
but delivered in too low tone of voice.
In comforting the degrees. President
feeling address to the graduating class
The degrees conferred were rs follows
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE.
Walter Dole. Norrh6eid.
Job Franklin Davis, Marblehcad, Mass
Alfred Briggs Gilbert, Lanesboro. Mass
Charles Gilman Tarbcll, Plcasautvile,
Pa.
George Morrison Willard, Hurtland.
CIVIL ENGINEERING.
Henry Elijah Alvord, Amherst, Mass.
Samuel Walker Shattuok, Champaign,
Illinois.
No honorary degrees were conferred.
President Howard presided with case,
grace and dignity, wearing the robes of
office
The commencement exercises were fol-
lowed by an address by Hon. james Bar
rett, LII. d., of Woodstock, upon the
" Moral Responsibilities of E1urnred
American Citizens"
He commenced by saying that by the
same mail that brought the invitation, to
deliver the address brought also the mes
sage of Gen. Grant in which he expressed
the sentiment that all the powers of
government like ours must come from a
people characterized by industry and in
telligence He alluded to a similar sem
timent embraced in one of Washington's
messages. Upon these two passages in
the messages of President Grant and
President Washington, he drew the sub
I h., Ill, :
telligent educated American citizens.
He then proceeded to the consideration
of the several topics embraced in the
chosen subject, showing the distinction
between morality and religion, the re-
lations of educated men whether in the
schools or outside of them, the meaning
of education. Education is the processes
by which the mind comes forth from the
school complete athlete, to grapple with
the sterner realities of life. 1t is the
calling forth the completest powers
bringing them to bear upon society.
The relations that the edr ated men
sustains to citizenship was very elaborate
| ly discussed, with an allusion the ele-
ments that compose our cirizenships.
The central idea of our government was
embodied in the Mayfower compact, fur
ther expressed in the declaration of indie
pendence and eliminating in the adoption
of the 18th amendment, giving all men
the right to, vote, without distinction of
persons, condition of servitude, race or
color
In our government the 60 erned are
the governors. He dwelt largely upon
the party and caucus system OF the pre-
sent. The party votes for the candidate
be he angel or devil Here the educated
are held responsible. In conclusion our
relations under the social organizations.
were considered.
/ We cannot attempt to follow the argu-
| ments and conclusions of the masterlv