New-York tribune., 1871-06-28

side by sde and shoulder to shoulder the OF those
regiments repeled attack after attack Of the Confeder
terrific charges made by tho enemy, and while the
men were resting and quietly awaiting the
tant Of the New,Jersey regiment. and the
Colonel Of the regiment were thrown together and
versation. They had never met before but each was
surprised to learn that the friends OF one the friends
OF te other-that the early teachings OF the one were
given him on the spot and among the same
Where wss passed the student life OF the other, and
the other graduate of PriDceton Another charge
from the enemy, which was repeed the others,
again from the military duties their position required
under the trees and upon the rocks In the rear that
earnest teachers who years before had led them in
ways which were ways OF pleasantness, and of
with tender affection, for his kindly character and his
devotion TO them in hours when they needed friendship
power and spirit Of early associations without their
knowledge, and almost impercepby the ties OF regard
for their Alma Mater had been fastened securely
around the hearts Of these two men-One from the ex.
treme East aud the other from rising State beyond tho
death, that memory was sacred and ablding'
At the conclusion OF the address, President Grant
10 pay their respects and an informal evee was held for
half an hour. DR.. McCosh laid aside his black and
oxford cap and devoted himself to the entertainment
his guests with easy grace and bengnty that the
hearts OF all 1t markable assembly Of soldiers
farmers, ladies, and men OF leisure.
Meantime. furious contest had been raging. Tho
securing address from the Secretary OF War; at
swords points upon the question which should secure
Of this struggle Is candestne information for IL Is the
theory Of these societies that nothing that takes place
knowledge Of the unintiated The Wings, however, had
too great triumph not to ignore their own rules They
and and ySsieTday, Si, ' after the reception at pr Dr.
McCoshs house. he was introduced" An eloquent lit
tie speech was made 10 him. ana he briefly responded
Gen. Meade, Gen. Horace Porter Cen Myer Of the Sig
nal Corps, Prof Niche OF West Point and Gen McOook
Vap Ian pl tod and nj rod and
Wasson Of the class Just graduated at West Point were
Tho whig Society was founded 100 years ago. and
IL proud to include James Madison In ts long LIST OF
iustrious members Tno Clos who yield precedence in
nothing TO the Wings also elected number Of honorary
members, among whom Messrs Thurman Of Ohio
The Trustees dinner was held I'm the gymnasium hail.
beginning little after o'clock. Dr. McCosh sat at the
head of the table, with President Grant at his right and
Gov. Randolph at his left and guests and Trustees inter
mingled beyond TO the number OF about 80. Responses
to toaSts made by Gen. Meade, Gen. Blair,
Gen. McCOOke, Senator Frenghuysen "Our Sis
ter Colleges" the Hon. Courtlandt Parker; Ihe ATmY
and Navy :" the Rev Dr. Hail. "The Board OF Trustees
Chancellor Williamson; Robert Bonner, who said lie
never made but one speech in his life and sat mp Tree
nights to learn that; Chancellor Zlbrse who referred
with pride to tho fact that the five who
had immediately preceded him in office had
been graduates Of Nassau Hail the Rev Dr. Musgrayc,
and the Rev Dr. Charles Hodge, who alluded in effective
terms to Vcksburg and Gettysburg There was gene
expression of gratitude and pride by the Trustees IN
the recent success OF tho institution and OF high hope
The meeting of the Alumni and Decennial of tho Glass
Of 1861 held in the chapel at late hour IN the az
and largely attended. Inc ReN Df DC
Lane former President of the College presided ana the
opening address was made by tho Rev Dr. Alexander
Numerous old graduates followed IN succession, Of
them speaking Of their experiences In the College
half century ago. The OraliODs Of the Junior Class
were delivered In the Second Presbyterian Church.
al D. IN. During the afternoon game Of base ball was
played between the Oiympic5 Of Washington and tho
College nine In which the latter victorious. There
much nrger number Of visitors In town than usual
the day before Commencement the presence OF the
distinguished guest. evidently attracting many but tie
multitude waited till to-day.
Among recent gifts to college have been 81 800 from
Henry Clews OF Wast., with which organ has been
purchased for tine chapel; and Sl7,0O0 from John G.
Green retired merchant OF New York for the erection
of library building this sum being in addition to $780,
900 previously received from the Same giYer.
The President and suite left Princeton at 10 p. H. Tor
Washington