The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-05
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.

OBLIGATORY SERVICES YEsTERDAY-Go GOVERNOR
PoRTER's ADDRESS TELEGRAMs FROM COM
MoDoRE VANDERBILT RESPONSE
BY DIR. DEEMS.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct =, 1870
The chapel Of the Vanderbilt University was thronged
by highly cultivated audience The dedcatory SER
vices opened with music, by the Sixteenth infantry
band, followed by voluntary choir
The following address delivered by Governor
Porter, Of Tennessee. Addressing himself 70 tho
faculty and trustees Of the University he said
No Of its kind has awakened more o. popular
sympathy in the South, and especially in Tennessee
than the opening Of this University. Al the
laying Of the stone OF this magnificent
building my predecessor was here, and gave force
TO tho sentiments Of his constituents, and am
here to-day 10 repeat the expression OF Satisfaction
common the people Of Tennessee az the location OF
great university the Capital OF their state, ana 70
extend 10 YOU the dgnitares or the Church. trustees
professors students a cordial welcome TO tennessee
wish could add welcome to him who has given his
name to the university, and whose munincence has
given it life His name must forever stand preenlnent
IN its claims to grateful recollection HIS beneyolence
is superior sections and to parties, and his beraity
illustrates that character Of men common TO our coun
try who trade and commerce above mere selfish
pursuit OF Individual gain. The State oilers you no ex
elusive privileges, but il generously relieves your prop
erty from the ordinary burdens, and will af-
ford to it the fullest protection Of its laws.
1t shall be the duty Of the General Assembly in all
future periods of this government to cherish literature
and science and this provision, IN the fundamental
laws Of the land is the warrant Of the people OF Tonnes
that these institutions shall have their protection
and support Gentlemen, the mission Of this univers-
ty is above mere common place. IL must be than
place whore academica instruction is impaired IL
must be than school for the training of candi-
dates for the three learned professions. Steam and
electricity are driving us forward with a ire
mendous force and to meet the demands
OF the hour who charged with the administration
of this great trust must as believe you WILL make IL
an universal school in which taught all branches of
learning, stadium general e uni1erSltas stud genera
WI and
miners can be educated, and where original inquiries
and Investigations are stimulated
The duty assigned to me is simply to welcome you
| churchnen and schoolmen repeat my greeting and
\ bid you Godspeed.
! Bishop McTyere then delivered the KEYS of the Uni
versity to Dr. Garland, the newly elected Chancellor.
The theological law, medical and academic faculties
| twenty six number, the platform
| DR. Deems, of the Church of the Strangers New
York, then delivered very eloquent and earnest ad
| dress, which was frequently applauded Near tho
close of its delivery he said that while speaking he had
received the following despatch from Mr.. Wander
/ bt:-
''Peace and good will to all men," Immense ap-
4 plause)
Then gazing few moments on an elegant life sized
4 portrait OF Commodore Vanderbilt he said, with great
tenderness
| Cornelius thy prayer is heard and thine aims arc
had in remembrance in the sight Of God" Great APP
4 plause
/ Rev. A. A. Llpscomb, Chancellor of Georgia Uni
versity followed Mr. Deems, speaking with great
vitality.
The Faculties OF the University were mpressivey Illus
trated by the Bishop McTyere. This ceremony con-
Inauguration Ode, by Rev. A. A. Lipscomb to the tune
/ of 'Od Hundred" At the conclusion of the ode,
Bishop McTyere announced the reception OF the follow
/ ing telegram from Mr. Vanderbilt
1--WE send greeting to you ALL May your institution
be blessed by the great Governor OF all things"
| The whole audience responded with loud "Amenn
AT night Chancellor Garland gave a reception to the
Professors members of the Board Of Trustees and the
! Bishops