The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-15

number Of young mon In the science OF tn at
You will 20 forth from this occasion your
missons second heutcnanis In tho army; but see,
and know that tha country sees, thai II should
come large armies should be organized and mar.
shaded NO have here scyenty-six young gentlemen,
any one OF whom can command not only
company but a brigade and think may say divs-
ion or an army corps. The experience OF the past
teaches that do not exaegerate whom say this Az
all eyonts, such is tho theory upon which our govern
ment proceeds and u is expected that every young
gentleman who Is educated in this institution whether
ho may DO found, whom called upon, shall como and
draw MS sword IN doence OF his country and hcr dag
OUR NATIONAL EMBLEM
II 10 a happy coincidence have that 100 years ago
to-dayon tho l4ih Of june l.1Ithe Congress OF tho
United States passed the act which liked our ma.
tona emblem the Stnrs and stripes. IL is happy
coincidence that you graduate upon the anniversary
Of the passage OF that act ] do not know that u
would add anything to your love OF the flag and OF
your country. doubt whether anything would add 10
that, but yet refer to this coincidence with great
Gentlemen OF tho graduating cllsa am not quail
ed 10 speak TO you upon your DUTY as soldiers, but
think there = ono thing which may BE- said % every
or in any other department and that Is that
the profession docs not ennoblc tho man. PIT
the cnpoblcs the profession. Behind the
soldier Is the man. Character, young gentle
men, is everything. Without II your education IS
in you Go forth into life, then, firmly resolved to DO
true not only 10 yourselves. not only 10 the nag OF
not only 10 lie Union, which our fathers established
and which the blood OF countrymen has cementcd,
bu. TO tho principles Q, honor, Of rec.i.ade. Of tenn
the great and successful so dicr, and must always
characterize such . soldier IN inc future
THE DirLoAAs.
As Mr.. McCrary took his he was upplauded. the
band played "Hai Columbia" and MAYOR General
Sohoneld rose and Said
GxxrLxxEx or rmE GRADUATING CLAss-The
agreeable dosy nov devoves upon me OF deliveringso
You the diplomas which tho academic Board have
ability, your industry and your Obedience 70
anybody bot she jess and lawful reward OF honest
and persistent effort You have meritcd and arc about
i'd our country. You have these honors ny hard
work ana patient endurance and arc thus
prepared R.s 'ns n 1ss. vnoss sas
value. As you learn With advancing years %
more fully appreciate the value IN hic Of the habits
you have here acquired OF serciancc long sustained
effort obedience 10 discipline and respect for lawful
authority value greater oven tan That Of the sccn
more highly prizc the just reward you to-day
found worthy 10 receive. You arc now prepared 10
upon honorable career In tho great arena OF
The west Point diploma has been passport to
public respect and to thc confidence OF the govcri
mont But such respect and confidence imply c0rrc-
spending responsibilities The honor OF West Point
and that Of tho army now IN youS Keeping, and
cctuaI moral and pnysical-which It may DO in your
power rcnder. That you may render such services
do not fail TO pursue your scientific studies that
subservcnt TO the public welfare Study carefully tho
history institutions and laws OF your country, that
may be abo 10 AMI 10 deicDd what 10 lawful and
right in every emergency Study not only tho details
OF your profession, but the highest principles OF tho
art OF war You may day be called 10 tho highest
responsibility And, above all things, be governed by
those great principles which have been tho guido
OF great and good 10 all ages and 10 all countries.
Without such guido the greatest genius can do only
evil TO mankind
We take loavo Of you, gentlemen. No. only with
hone. but with full confidence that you Will acquit
Yourselves we'll tho honorable course now before
you Wc give you our parental pleasing, With fervent
wishes for your prosperity, happiness and honor.
. ABSENT oNES. 'sr
You have 10 regret IN absence OF ono OF your men,
bers " DO has prevented by extreme illness from
pursu M tho studies OF the year. but glad to
say that Mr. Barnett has far recovered that ne will
be able 10 return she Academy and take hts place
the next class Another member OF tho cIass has
been called away by death OF his ather, but no had
passed bis examination and Will graduate with you.
HIS diploma will be 10 HIM. With tho single
ccptton mentioned havo tho satisfaction Of Informing
YOU that you graduate with the ranks Of class
unbrokcn One Of your number under temptation
which has sometimes proved TOO great tor even much
older soldiers, committed breach OF ,iiscplino,
Tor which he was suspended. The Honorable Secre-
tary OF War has been kindly pleased 10 remit the pen
alty 70 that yoap clasvnao may tso his place among
vow aecord,ns 10 HE Academic rank
The cadets were thcn called up BY nano IN the order
Of tho following liable, and each handed his
diploma by General Schoheid.
- TiiE GRADUATES