New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-26
MOUNT ST. MARY's COLLEGE.
ADDRESS OF THE CARDINAL TO THE STUDENTS.
TFRoMA SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUsB.I


IFRoMA SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TKiBUsBl
EMMITTsBURG. Md June 24.-ln my previous
letter the principle of Commence
meut Day. There were q few incidents, however, OF
which 1 then unable TO write. After the addresses
OF the graduates the Rev. Father Young j., of George
town University, announced that that Institution had
conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity upon the Rev.
John McCloskcy, President Of Mount st. Marys. Inc
announcement was received with enthusiastic acelana-
lions by the students and audience and amid renewed
applause the Cardinal presented the diploma and in-
vested Father McCloskey with the cap and ring
Dr. McClOskey acknowledged the honor conferred upon
him in brief Latin Grafton, and then intro
duced the Dr. Met Artery. President Enc s OF the
College who said that he proud Of ST. Marys and
proud OF the Republic OF the United States 1t was tho
greatest republic in the world. for the States were united
recognizing no North South, East no West butone
country referred 10 the early struggles OF The College,
which had numbered among its students men Ike the great
Archbishop Hughes and others AT the late Counch OF
the Vatican there two ArcLbhops and ten Bishops
VINO had been educated in that College To the gad-
,t now about go forth he would say That they were
10 carry the banner Of Mt st Marys ana az they bore II
high and unstaiued above them God would bless them
The orchestra then played the Popes Anthem all Rising
and remaining their feet TO the close Tue premiums
were then conferred the Junior classes, and the Car
nal was about to retire when the President OF me College
reaue sed him to speak few words Ia tc asseinDage
Cardinal McCloskey thercupOn advanced TO the 'front.'
OF the das and asreceiyed with burst OF hearty a
pause from all present lie SAM uiot hotnli5 mouiu
give him pleasure than 10 speak ~ he would IKE 10
speak exercises ef the day and OF the youg gentle
men 70 whose addresses they had listened; but the
finger the clock pointing out The atencss Oi tho hou
warned him not to deain the audience however strong
the temptation TO speak OF ms Anna Siater men
the great ceremony to which auson had been made ~
e cce Of me day mad b DGeR o OIo na bsU pasS
the position which he now held III the Church MS
honshtS reverted to love- S for ts dear cd o
tain home Of his early years grew s'iong'r
-not indeed. to receive such grand ana glorious oa
ton rs had extended TO him and the other Preas
VINO were present; but to make, as were pPfniage
the Shrine with which were associated 80 hh "a .no
recocctions of his life; to se again the dear on Anna
passed the years his student life, and where lie had
ec, ed Inspiration To devote himself to the service
NOT ONLY he for the work before him by the
ure vigoraling OF the old mountain; but that lac
knelt, and thus derive spiritual benefit from
these dear assoclaiVns Inc hde ,i ssEes,ed
commencement and lie was kud enough to al Eace Tue
time by week for tnat purpose Tor wuch ne desired 10
thank MIN not only IL afforded himself 80 much
pleasure also that II gay the students longer Vca
ZION, which ne knew they did not object. Ana lhch
the thought entered his mind TO gltner on the same
occasion the old students OF the Mount put aas when
they to do 50, how few there were 70 NC io1 0,
tu lc had known in years past! one by one tney hah
fallen until three Or four only OF his old classmates
Momntanecrs had passed away. 10 the graduates Of
that day he would say he looked to Them as htr resi
ent a, said standard bearers OF The Old College,
whose ensign their uuty to bear aloft through
life not ony AS high ii mad been borne by their prede
cessors but even higher with the lights and advantages
tney enjoyed II they faithful to their training ana
practiccd the lessons nculcated within those walls God
would bless them; hey would DO the orlllets of so
cety the pride OF their Alma Mater aud the happiness
OF their families and their Happiness In this HE would
lie only tue ioresadowIng OF perfect happiness that
awaited tnem I'm blessed eternity. He thanked them
for their kindly manifestations toward himself
II in the dignity which had been conferred
upon him, the Church In America had been
hopored II the Archdiocese OF Newiork had been hon
or,i now much more nonored was Mount ~. 'aiys Tor
he belonged ncr To that College, more than 10 every
other influence, he indebted Tor all that ne lad been
IN the past all that be 1T present. aLd all thaI lie
hoped 10 he in the future
inc Cardinal concluded his brief but impressive adj
dress by imparng his blessing all present. the audi
euce knechng to receive II. The Artillery l,dnd from
Fort McIleuiy then played stunning mr, and tine Car.
dnal and tne attendant Bishops and Clergy retired
amid the cheers OF the students.