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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04
DIR. wEDBER's DIcOUI


Prof. Weber in opening dwelt upon the ten
dency to infdelity, materialism and panthelsm
among the educated classes of the present age,
who look with contempt upon the religion OF
Christ and substitute for it the religion OF
nature tits an indisputable fact that to-day men
Of culture are not friendly to Evangelical reli-
zion. They avoid the acts which it is the object
or Christianity to assume. They say, Away
with your dogmas, forms, ceremonies, miracles
and old shams by culture and not by faith
are we to be saved We have no use for bibles,
churches. sacrameuts and creeds." For belief,
they substitute science, for God. nature, for
heaven, self-complscency, for hell, dread Of
meanness, for bibles, the intuitions OF the
soul. 1t is grand and solemn question
whether Christian beliefs, doctrines and pre-
cents are to pass away with other forms
of worship that have had their day and
disappeared, or whether they are to hold their
own and never be outgrown. Christianity is not
mans idea of God, but Gods own word Of Him
self to man. The Christianity of to-day needs
10 come 10 better idea Of itself The skeptc
saws the great defect of Christianity is that it
divorces religion from morality that it makes
the salvation of a man depend upon the mere
matter of his belief that it is merely conversion,
and not the culture and upraising of the soul
thst its whole object is by device OF substituted
righteousness to escape the bad effects of being
bad that the heaven of the Christian is merely
a good place to get into. instead of good char
acter to be acquired. Now the real object of the
Christian religion is the cultivation of the soul,
the development and purity of the mind To
the achievement of perfect life in eternity is
there more than one way Must we sll go by
the wav Of the cross. or is there another path
bv which Titanic souls may lift themselves
to the sky. To make perfect being, all the
faculties must be cultivated and developed in
harmony. Religion is the cultivation of the
spiritua faculties in man, which are the top OF
his being, Godlke, and touching other worlds.
The positive school make provision only for cul-
tiyation of the intellectual part of man. They
have no God With them, science leads and re-
yeals; religion is a bugbear, and God cipher.
But all do not overlook the spiritual culture Of
man. A school of rationalists has sprung up Of
late. of which Emerson, Lowell and Matthew
Arnold are representatives,. They are no athe-
lists. They say, in the olden time if men walked
face to face with God, why may not wel They
had revelation from on high why do we not
receive onef They emphasize the spiritual part Of
man. For this we thank them, but they have no
God, or rather they have nothing but God, and
! the two phrases, in meaning. are identical.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

BROKE JAZZ "A base migrate, who was get
ting his board and lodging free at the Benning-
ton Jail, with only trial for rape in prospect
not only broke jail and escaped between two days
this week, but carried off the chain and hand
cuffs with which the sheriff had benevolently
hsrnessed him. That official laments the loss OF
his decorations, and the people are demanding
that hard wood plank be used in mailing up that
hole next time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04
Society of Religious Inquiry

The anniversary Of this society took place on
Sunday evening The church was filed with a
cultivated audience.
After the Anthem, '0 come, let US sing unto
the Lord" by Frey, finely sung by the choir
and prayer by the Chaplain of the occasion, Rev
DR.. C. c. Parker of Gorham, Maine. the choir
gave the " Dona Nobis - from Farmers Mass.
The President of the society, Mr.. Weed, then
introduced Prof Geo. N Weber of Middlebury
College.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

The Saratoga correspondence the N. Y. Com
mereeaI says Judge Butler BIxby and She
riff O'Brien of New York, were talking to-day
about the 7fmes's expose of Connolly's accounts
why don't Mayor Hall deny the Ifmes's
charges? p asked Judge Bixby. Because, be-
tween you and l, he can't" replied O'Brlen-
What's the reason he csn'tT Because tley
are true, and Hall knows it., whispered the She
riff. in low voice"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

The English papers describe " breakfast
party given by the Queen on certain Friday
afternoon from half-past four to half-psst seven.
This must have been either very late for Friday 8
breakfast, or very early for that .of Saturday
We might ask at what hours dinner and tea
were served on that memorable day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

NEW LAKE AT THE WHITE MousrAINs.-on
the 29th ult., Prof Hitchcock and his party at
the mountains discovered beautiful lake about
two hundred feet below the summit of Hsystsck
Mountain, of which nothing was previously
known. This lake has an altitude Of 3Io7 feet
above the level of the ses, and is psrsllelogram
in form, measuring some IS rods in length. 1t
1t is hemmed in by crsggy bluffs and thick fol-
iape-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

The London Times condemns Gov. Hoiiman's
action relative to the Orange parade. In an
editorial on the New York riots, full particulars
of which have reached England by mail it
saws in reference to the procession Of
Orangemen. that Gov Hoffman incurred terri
bic responsibility in permitting it to take place
and promising it protection. The State. says
the Times, ought to interfere with the parades
both Of Orsngemen and Ribbonmen it should
not encourage antagonism and should bring all
persons to recognize its rule. dealing equally
with the national feelings and prejudieas of all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

The Wisconsin Encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic has adopted memorial
to Congress, praying that the Homestead law be
modified to permit honorably discharged soldiers
to locate land aud receive title without previous
actual residence upon the land, as required by
law that the time Tor making applications for
pensions be extended, and that the amount OF
pensions be increased.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

John Slidell is dead. He will long be re-
membered as the companion of Mason IN the
Trent affair. He was Senator in Congress at
the outbreak Of the rebellion and warmly es-
housed the cause Of secession Mr.. Slidell after
wards represented the Southern COnfederaey st
the French Court
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

The famous Tyne crew are at St. Johns in
prime condition They experienced fine recep-
ton from the citizens, and had big supper al
the new Victoria Hotel They were driven on
Saturday to the Kcnnebecasis to choose their
quarters Betting thus far runs in the ratio oil
three to one on the English crew.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

The orator discussed the sources Of POireT
.qnong Men. lie said that all men coyet power,
though few know how to get it, and fewer how
to securely keep it Nothing is more repugnsnt
to human nature than the consciousness of being
powerless To evade such consciousness is the
constant impulse of humanity, and it is well
as it is for otherwise the sum Of human life
would be of little value Many things called by
other names are only forms of this coyeting of
power, as ambition and love of praise even love
reaches its most satisfying condition in the con-
scousness Of its power to compel love in return.
With nations and societies, as with individuals,
this desire for power is steady force, finding
expression in the tides Of battle and blood that
have rolled through the ages A fitting inquiry
for us, then, is what are the legitimate and best
sources of that power, which, in some form and
for some purpose all men cOveti Of these sour
ces the speaker selected two, as first in i'm
portance, viz Correct thoughts, con-
joined with courageous purpose and
associated effort. Discussing the irst Of these
two, instances were cited from human history
showing how necessary were both the elements
stated. Saul, Of Tsrsas, prosecuting the Saints,
had the courageous purpose but with mistaken
thought Nations illustrate the same truth.
That which modern civilization most wonders at
and admires is the success of our experiment Of
government by the people, success due to the
conjunction Of correct thought with courageous
purpose. The nation lives because, in its hour
Of peril, one msn at its head had the correct
thought and the courage needed in the
emergency. thrilling incident Of the salvs-
ton Of railroad train by the action of q single
man combining wise judgment and prompt and
bold action, was narrated among many other
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

Three Concord. N. H. papers, the Dady
Monitor, the weekly IHdePeadent Democrat,
and the Republican Statesman, are to be con-
solidatel into one party organ, which will be
published under the auspices Of the Republican
State Committee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

One Of the best Of lat years jokes-probabiy
doing service this year in Austrslia-was the
one that insisted that the hymn, &" Shall We
gather At the River the answer being fer
vent and unanimous afhrmative-was written
bv a mflkman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

DEMOCRATIC FRAUD, TO BE SHOWN UP
The Republican Central Committee of New York
city have voted to procure and distribute one
hundred thousand copies Of Saturdays Times
which contains resume Of the alleged frauds BY
city and county officials.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

illustrations. Unhapily France exhibits courage
without correct thought, while English states
manship, meeting the popular demssu WIN
timid .nad,hslf-way concessions, betrays dencien
cy in courageous purpose. Under our poiiuc ca
system, whatever is done is By parties NO
party can remain in power except as party =,
sctiou. and there is no resurrection for
party. Abiding to the constant struggle Oh INC
onnos;no forces of radicalism and CONSERVATISM,
the orator showed that 10 the radicslism, WINCH
is the product Of correct thinking, the WORM
owes all its progress point most forcioiy &c,
forth. Passing to q consideration OF the seeohu
source of power in associated effort, Mr. rang
born illustrated by numerous examples from
history the advantages and accomplishments OF
united effort. He said the presence OF the
Alumni today express this truth. What no one
of us alone could do, the associated effort Of
all can accomplish in giving to this institution
10 which we owe so much far more power for
good than ii has ever possessed. If all the
Alumni would labor to enlarge its sphere and
means Of influence, what might we not hope for
from snch associated effort. The address closed
with an earnest and eloquent exhortation to his
hearers to fill their lives with proofs that they
had used their power effectively and for worthy
ends and thus to aid in fastening the purposes
of the race toward higher civilization, a nooier
brotherhood. and purer christianity.
We are sorry that the narrowing limits OF our
space do not permit Us to give fuller abstract
Of this earnest, sensible, and in many passages
eloquent grafton. TWAS listened to BY large snu
intelligent audience, with close attention to its
close
JUNIOR EXHIBITION
occupied Tuesday evening, and drew a crowded
house as usual. The speakers and subjects were
as follows
n;.,s ad Tbarkeray George Eoote Marsh
Naval Architecture, EDWIN ~ DioA .
The Power OF the Mind 10 Resist Truth Louis Angus
tus Arthur.
All the speakers did themselves credit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04
Alumni Celebration.

The celebration Of the Society of Associated
Alumni took place at o'clock P. IN. After
prayer by Rev. C. C. TOrrey, the chaplain of
the occasion, and music by the band. the Presi-
dent of the Society, Hon. Homer n. Hubbard,
introduced the orator, Major Z. K Pangborn,
editor of the Jersey City Ereaing Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

The bssnce of trade is disturbed in Newbern'
n. c., by the fact thst wster-melons are only
three cents apiece. while cholera mixture is hall
a dollar bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

ton between native and foreign born and 1t
would be the better for all, ifthe ground had
been early taken and always insisted on,
that no other military body or bodies should
be permitted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

1t is expected that between two and three
hundred women will attend the next term Of the
Michigan University. Of the thirty in attend
ance last session not one failed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

The New York Commercial calls the New
York Times expose of Municipal frauds
Plain language from Truthful Jones"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

Gentlemen offhe Trustees 81 thank you Tor
the confidence you have reposed in me. | thank
you for calling me, with decisiveness which
almost precluied debate, and which seemed to
me to bespeak the call Of Providence. to a work
so full Of sttsctive opportunity to me, if have
grace to use it SO. And amid the weighty re-
sponsbilities which have assumed, it will
always cheer and sustain me to recall the
pledges Of your hearty corporation and support,
with which you accompanied the tender Of the
Office. and without which it would have been
mere presumption in me to aeceptit.
President AngeH:-I thank you for your
generous words. warm from your heart, know.
You do not need to be told that should have
much preferred to remain at my Old post serving
under YOU. For never was there College Fac
ulty. | an sure, more warmly attached to It's
head. BY feelings both of admiration and love,
than we have been to you. But as froVlaence
has called you to another field, to winch cur
waruest wishes and highest expectations follo"
you. it will be my ambition to perpetus'e Jag
spirit of YOUR administration And now permit
him who girdeth on the harness 10 say
to him who putteth it oh-and
say it with envy almost-that by your
Eve years service here, you have I'M
pressed your character, intellectual anu moral
on this University in such a way as 10 endea'
you to all its present and all its future iriends
So you will find it when you come back mere
from year to year. You may be sure that thers
is one place in the world, where you and all Whc
belong TO you, will receive the wsrmest welcome
that hearts and hands can give-and that !;
here among the Alumni and friends Of this
University.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

Phi BETA KAPPA AT the annual meeting
Of the Burlington Chapter of this Society Ines-
day morning, Messrs. Weed, Hsileton, Estes
and Wheeler of the graduating class. were
elected regular members. For orator next
year the Society elected George S. Hillari OF
Boston snbsiitute. Homer b Sprague.
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COMMENCEMENT.

The Sixty. Seventh Commencement Oh 'ne
University of Vermont and State Agr'eu'''
College. opened Sunday afternoon, with inc
BAccaLAuREATE ExERcrsEl
The church was crowded to its utmost Ca
n,city. the aisles being filed with extra sea'f'
while numbers who could not ind aami''A"'. !,
crowded the yestibule. Vases and baskets OIL
flowers adorned the pulpi; and platform.
The exercises were as follows:
re Dsum, (conposed by S. C. Moore9 py r on1y
i ReaSins Of the Scriptures by Rev D. w. Gates
BymnEHarS what mean those holy voices c,o,-
by Professor Torrey.
sSyScal,preats Discourse, by President Angel.
President Angeles discourse was simple
unlaborsd address, urging upon the young gen.
tlemen Of the Graduating Class to make 'he
bopefulness with which they enter upon active
life, Christian hopefulness.
The sneaker thought it wss the fact that this
is the moment in the lives of the young men
who 90 forth from Academic halls, fullest OF
nromise and hope. when the possibilities OF the
future first begin to be defined. which gives 10
Commencement occasions their chief interest,
and calls TO them men who commonly shun
crowds. and are not attracted by orstoricsi dis-
nlsv. lie discussed the different kinds Of hope,
as that which can only see the bright side' an
unreasoning hope which may cheer the 'hlei as
well as the saint; the hopefulness which ia
only selfconceit the hope Of him who strives
only for culture for its own cake. This last Is
one tina. Colleges often encourage by their exal-
tation of intellectual power, their preaching oil
the Gospel o. Culture in place Of the Gospel oil
Christ. This hopefulness lacks the great moral
end. Ii terminates in itself
Is there then no hope that will keep its pro-
mise to the earl There is hope having It's
grounds in the nature snd love of God. and It's
end His service. No life, however humble
which SO shapes itself can be failure. have
Won. nv Young friends, asked the speaker, this
boneg A test confronts you in the coming
choice Of your profession VIII you enter on II
with this hope-ask how and when can best
serve ny fellow men and my God-a question
not easy for all to xsk or answer in sincerity
Heed the Judgment Of friends, watch the
headings Of Providence, and seek the iliumi-
nation of the Holy Spirit which is PROMISED
to sill. Thus you will have every sale
guard. You will find full room in the field you
select under Gods guidance. Trials may come
under which your faith msy reel but the guild
ing voice of the Master will rise above the
storm End your reward at the last will be
blissful immortality.
With such words of counsel. and with the OBJ
vious purpose to teach useful anu pracu'A'
lesson, rather than to impress by any display oil
rhetoric or Of abstruse thought, did President
Angel urge the duty of Christian hOpeinlness-
His discourse closed with the following
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04
The following hymn, written for the occasion
by Mr.. IIazleton, Of the Graduating Oass' was
then sung by choir and congregation
Tnnc--RocKINaHAM.

IUuf-- hoNhlNhhAh
Thee God. through toll and storm and change,
Experience marks with grateful sight
And reason grasps through natures range
The pillared framework OF thy might.
Thy power and goodness may we feel.
VINO. with emotions iull and strong
A scroll CT radiant years now seal
And turn 70 mix in LIES vast thTons
Sounds in cur cars the Masters voice.
d" / send YOU forth. n-Forth may We %,
Zach on some Geld Of prayertul choice,
The Germs Of How T aad fruit 10 SOW.
MAY faith and love and zeal for right
And clustered hopes that cheer the soul,
Shine in u.s. with the constant Light
OF stars that circle round the pole
O thou, whom each glad seraph sings,
Whose HYMNS should fill earth's vocal air.
Father Of all, great King of Kings
Accept our choral praise and prayer.
The service closet with the benediction by Prof
Torrey. The snowy and noticeable music Of The
occasion, was furnished by double quarieite'
consisting Of Mrs. Jewett and Miss Keyes, soprs-
nos, Miss Denison and Miss Brooks, contraltos'
DR.. Sherar Of St. Adams and Mr.. Jewett, tenors,
Mr.. Barrett and Mr.. Sibley, bases, under the
direction Of Mr.. 5. C. Moore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04

On motion of Maj z. K. Pangborn, 1t was
voted that Committee Of three be appointed Dy
the President to nominate, ct the adjourned
meetings list Of officers of the Association for the
ensuing year, and also an Orator and Poei' with
their substitutes for the next public celebration
of the Alumni, aud Messrs. y. b. fangoorn'
Geo. H. Bigelow and R. D. Benedict were sp-
pointed such Committee
The meeting was then adjourned.
(Attesn CHARLES E. ALLEN,
Secretary.
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ADDRESS TO THE CLASS

Gentlemen Of the Graduating 'CIdas' ny
Belored Friends and Pupils:
Nav | not trust that each one Of you is
eheerel By this Christian hopefulness, which
God delights 10 kindle in every waiting heart
The trial Of separation from each other Will Al
once make heavy draft upon il. our class
has already experienced more changes than are
eommon 10 our classes. or the nineteen young
men. who were mAtriculated four years ago,
only ten are here. Two others. who have joined
the clsss, are with you now. The seven others
who survive, doubtless turn their thoughts iond-
" hither to-day And he, whose young NE
went out under that dark veil Of mystery, Whieh
No earthly hand shall ever lift, may he not De
with US in spirit at this hour we Wlll ho''
cannot, stay the tear, which comes uhoid1eh 10
the eye, as we gaze on his vacant seat NOR
will We fail in this, cur last united service OF
worsbin. 10 commend those whse hearts bleed
afresh at the memory Of him to day, to the God
of all comfort snd consolation.
Need saw. my young friends, that am now
peculisrly fitted to enter into sympathy with
YOUR feelings. as you leave yonder halls and 10
know how precious in such an hour rs this Is
the Christian hopefulness, which | have been
nr,inr Won TO cherish Need say that IT IS
with peculiar interest and tenderness that see
Won turn away from this ancient school since
/ too turn away, with you-with you, see Its
familiar dome sink below the horizon with you,
leave behind these matches views Of lake and
mountain and, sky these kind-heArted eltl-
zens Of Burlington these ingenious students,
and, like you, 60 to toll in new and untried
fields
But this, my friends, is the very hour OF all
hours for this christian hopefulness. BE hope
full for yourselves and for the University The
skies are bright with promise Code hand Is
filed with blessings, with which be waits to
crown your labor and your faith. Let your
lives testify to the value OF the culture the Uni
versity imparts. As with loyalty snd love you
gather at her feet from year to year, LET her see
in your charging usefulness the ground OF new
hone fulness for you and for herself And now,
as we separate to follow our several paths IN lie,
a. we bid farewell to these loved scenes. and
these faithful friends, let US trust that We may,
By Gods grace, all meet at last in that kingdom
where hoTe is swallowed up in fruition.
The following hymn, written for the occasion
by Mr.. Hazleton, of the Graduating Chs' was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-08-04
Corporation Dinnes

Such was the unusual number Of Alumni
and invited guests that availed themselves Oh 'H'
Corporation invitation to dine, that the long
tables of the American weTe soon more 'ilH
6,led. and goodly number hsd to VISIT 'H'-'
turn. The dinner in itself was excellent anu To
e,etei much credit on Mr.. Howe fresileu'
ANGEL presided. having Gov. Stewart on NE
right, and President BuekhAm on ms XIV
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