Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-06-21

ton, but because he regarded the work OF
lorming character As sacred and important
beyond expression. In view Of his rcspun.
sibilitles he had striven to lead a pure and
molly life, and was devoutly thankful TO
the Trustees for associating with him In the
faculty another Of the sons OF Delaware
college, Prof Macky, who with the other
professors so ably and satisfactorily co
operated with him In sustaining the char
acter OF the College, by lahoring Tor the
care.
In his advice 10 the graduates he was both
eloquent aud impressive, and urged them 10
treat respectfully all persons with whom
they might have TO do, especially those who
might differ from them In opinion. In an
parties, In all associations, secular aud r..
ligious, there Is always both the good and
the bad, the good Is not confined 10 any one
party, nor true religion 10 any one church
There is a patriotism that rs above All party
md a religion that 10 above all church.
The advice of Burns the poet he though
quite appropriate on the occasion, aud
quoted the stanz1 beginning
"Then gently sean your brother msn, &c
At the close of his beautiful address hc
presented diplomas, comforting the degree
Of Bachelor Of Philosophy on L. Morris
Cloak, of Smyrna Jas. II. +. Bush. Of WI
mington, and I'd. Nallandimgh1tn. OF New
ark, and introduced the Rev. fen. a.
Phoebus. Of SMYRNA, rs The next speaker
The address of Mr. Phmhus was 4 uhnrcl
philosophical production. evincing dee
thinking aud careful preparation. He tu7lt
for his subject 1.-THE Fountain and thG
Ocean, He began by saving that life
power WAS develOpeh under two mysterious
infiuences-the hidden source nf exhaust
less supply and the unfathomaNle depths of
continent aggregatiOns which In their sou
arate action and interaction gave ell thr
products of human existence and prepared
the world for future growths of hctutv.
strength and glory Mr. 2. trcntt his suh
ject At considerable length and with m irked
ability.
The next speaker announced was Inh'
O'Hyrne' ESQ previously elected AN honor
AIRY member Of tho Delta Phi MIR. O'Hyrnc
was warmly greeted nv the audience
Annlogizingfnr his timidity. and the want
MSS. essential 10 his success on the
platform, he took the subjects NJ the gentle
men who had preceded him for his texts
and relied on his usual good fortune for the
necessary Inspiration.
Taking the subject Of Individuality ho
undertook 10 instruct the younf i1in- nr.e-
ent how thcy might make IA theme rt Mr.
| Cloak suhservicnt to their matrimonial
ambition. by noticing cltctdlIV rrf-
tain individual char tcteristics. iulcncud.
ence and truth, mat were nniailin.
proofs of genuine manhood. and
indispensable IN good husbands. Tie brow
some good lessons rom Mr.. Imsh's Ruin
| Of Time" admonished tie graduates tn &C.
| gard themselves as apostles Of a high civili
cation aud TO live accordingly IT, DE-
I
said. BODIED no good W this country, and
| abiding to the theme Of Mr.. Nallanding
| ham he said that his specimens Of human
nature were purely hctitious. That the effort
Of the present age was toampliiy humanity.
| TO break down the Partitions TINT kept
| men apart, 50 rs 10 bring about a
closer union. and holier brotherhood
among men in all the relations Of lil"
| Mr.. O'Birnc astOnishcd the audience hi
| revealing the fnct that he was Hr lrishmai
by birth, though now an American in heart
! and soul. His speech was an admiNiure of
| wit and wisdom, truth and--7omeihinr else
| that gave evident pleasure to nll present
The Rev. Mr. Porter pronounced the hen
| ediction and the meeting adjourned.
| ANNIvERsARY NJ THE DELTA pill-A nnREsi
ny HON. ISAAC u. JONES 60 rtEAsAN1
AFFAIR.
NEWARK, DEL, June Is, 1s73.-The ami
veraary nf the Delta.Phi Society," In con
neciiOn with the Delaware COLLEGE, wa
held this evening. The Oratory was pnckel
with splendid audience IN their best ~
tire. displaying = profusiOn Of female love
illness but rarely exhibited In so small
compass. few Wilmingtonlana were pre-
sent to carry home the pleasing impres
sions Of the happy occasion. The Prerl
dent Of the Delta Phi. Mr. John Z. NJ
Moore, In very neat and appr0prlht
, speech commenced the exercises an
introduced the Hon. Isaac ID. Jones. Of Ba
timOre, late Attorney General Of Marylanf
as the first speaker. lie took Tor his SUI
, Ject 1.-THE Advantage Of Classical Studle
in Developing the Mental Powers u
! expressed his sincere qualification with IA
exercises of the past two days, and wa
, delighted TO witness the'increased lnterci
1 which the Delawarcans themselves wcf
taking in the welfare of the Institution
He had listened 10 speeches marked b
deep thought, especially that Of NJ
. Ph9bus. The subject that engrosaed h
3 attention WAS good education how to u
/ II, where to get IL, and TO what docs 1t lea
. The presumption was that II was in insiiti
4 tiOns like the present where good educ
? tion was certain to be obtained. Here thel
/ are all the necessary appliances. with
staff Of professors abundHntly qualified e
their important duties, and in every wa
equal TO the requirement Of the times.
was also the presumption that the parcn
and guardians of the students attendit
| this college pntronized this institution fro
d an intelligent sense Of duty, aud in this
admired their wisdom. The superior ehri
tian classical education obtained here W
necessary TO counterfeit the insidious III
deity that was being sOWn broadcast oN
the world by such men as Iyndal. DarWl
Huxley and others. The welfare OF u
country also demanded it, MS no Tree Ga
ernment can stand unless based ON Writ
and intelligence. The country ought
re know the fact that nothing can he subs
tuted for Latin and Greek. that would co
ptnsate for their loss. Their influence
-o disciplining the mind, and developing
varied powers, was truly marvellous but
d, repeat that the entire work of cdu'Hi
" The voting should be- under The best 1hr
tiuu Influences, and therefore ! cuuft
that all teachers should be golv me
Mr.. o. liyrne said religion had nothing
fear frcm science, but when we know "a
certain monomaniacs, claiming 20 be ST.
of the first magnitude, in the bright gala
Of literature and science. are doisg 'h'
utmost to misleAd the public mind, we l'
81 the necessity of terrifying the rising gri
ration against the insidions poison, and
a.. Christian education, such AS WAS 10
10 had In this institution. was The ot
safeguard. But To maintain such an lrs
tuition 80 as to make II worthy OF the Stu
the Professors should be men OF IN lgit
ability aud should be well paid. Proie-.
Tyndalrs theory was q practical denial
the existence Of a God. Vas this amy e.
NJ. dence Of wisdom? II Tyudal would ~
the Book Of solomon. he would there 'a
that n was the fool who said Ia has hc
there was no God. Tyndal aud those
his school sly that the laws of nature
interchangeable. True, certain Things
unchangeahle. Justice and truth are
changcable but why should not q
change His purposes when lie sees !
Has the Almighty Intelligence thar COVE
the san. moon and stars no power
change? v III any one Of intelligence Sc
has witnessed thunder storm, or the o.
10, ing Of the dew say that the Aimi-hiN
We rector of the elements Hls un power
IT. changer Away with these foolish uotil
Have we not the testimony of Scrip
49, that on n memorable occasion Col Wlihlt
-H' the sun from its sphere for the space
three hours and on anOihtr occasion
he commanded IL to stand still until the e
ilc mics OF Joshua we've suNiuedF MI j ID
or concluded a long address by asking
de- practical question how can l AMI YOU y
ITS contribute 20 the Intelligence and ch
mt, tianitv Of the community? Let IA Hddi
10 ourselves to this matter as a nigh CHRIST
OF duty lie congratulated the studenis
en- their attachments and wished the ertlu1
NJ hearty success in their future car rr.
cir The next speaker was Lhts J.. Nhll
bingham. son Of the late Clement Vail
so bingham, Of Ohio, Mr. W though 20
ng, Young seems perfectly at home on thc p
in form. He is natural orator grown
ur- made,,his composition is chustc. cuurirc
The expressive, he speaks distinctly and IS
Dit prouer emphasis. has "a flexible AMI y
18th SAM voice, his gcsficulAtiuus graceful
me- not eNtraVngtnt. nuef shch innutaar
hu- prevail at Delaware College. MI. Y.
ev. hardly fail being a valuable public ~
inc acter. He showed that IN all nges, all
AK, lions had their memorable days. Oh
'ess and important events were eommeinot'
men annually on the dates OF their nccurte
10 The birthdays OF distinguished heroes
SIR public benefactors, great changes in
ole church and state. In this country We d
ced our Fourth OF July. our TweuiN-seeoh
4 Of February, and others Of varied siguiiiru
Of II il but right, there fore, that rur sem
re- ries Of learning hud their days on whie
commemorate their success Ia raising
ton, standard OF civilization by Leans Of 3
Inns periOr education.
ime Mr. Z. NJ. Cloak, pleasant young .
ish- an apt scholar and a goOl speaker, on be
ers, OF the graduates, delivered a farewell
had dress to his college companions. He
, in that the scenes OF the last three y
I OFT would be gratefully remembered.
EN-. mingled feelings OF joy and sadness.
ised now that the hour had come they
mid. sorry to part from companions they j
rita. so well; they also felt sad AT parting
The the Young ladies and kind friends in
ella ark. who had contributed literally TO