The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-21
NEW YORK HERALD. FRIDAY JUNE 81 ls7a-rR1PLE SHEET

Rear Admirsis Rodgers ana wordsn escorted Admiral
Porter to the library building where the Board Of
Visitors was presented 10 the distinguished guest
up IN front OF the chapel Tue Board OF
Visitors. and the officers OF the Academy passed in
chapel The lrs. order that showed any cuange from
the regular dress parade came from Lieutenant John
S. sS.sy g 9On.i" and a' csnrs marss Tnsy
obcysd, and having stacked arms, they marched to
took tbs side ais., and the citizsns occupied me
body OF the church, near the Board oil Visitors. On
Ss piss Ssn xsr wo Ad%r
Garnstt Vice President Nelson, Professors Johnson
and Hopkins, Of ST. Johns College; Rev Jonn H.
Dashies j. b. Van Meter and large number OF naval
officers. Chaplain Robert Hudson offered prayer.
ADDRESS TO THE GRADUATES
Professor q. ~ Woodward, Dean OF the Poly technic
Schoo:, Washington University, ST. LOUIS Mo-, de-
lvered the address to the graduates He said he ap
Board Of visors aud through them OF the sovereign
people. The Board Is here on The simple platform OF
sis secretary o the Navy he Congratulated the
graduates upon tho arrival OF graduation, and the
superintendent OF the Academic Board and his
graduated. "rney may well be proud Of
you,' said tho Professor. Your class officers
nave maintsined themselves SO well that not single
one has been reduced or broken during the entire
year. This has rarely occurred before We look over
relics on every hand We OF that long ron
brave IRON John Paul Jones to Admiral Farra-
gut. Nor the list stop with the dead; we honor.
too living heroes, whose battles VIC trust are all
fought, but whose valued services VIC stiil enjoy"
Professor Woodward then spoke OF the ethics Of
war gave illustrations OF classic valor cpitomzed
Halcs story OF Lieutenant NOan who wished that nc
might never more hear the OF the United States
He said In conclusion. Gas pas SOD yesterday those
captured guns winch mark The success OF our arms IA
the Mexican war noted ,ne 'nsor,p''o1 Um@ 'a,r
resort but when the hour Of peril comes as come
It may 10 each ono OF you, whether m'dsnipman or
engineer, when the supreme moment arrives which
shall decide whether your lite here has been IN VAN
or nos tnon quit 70 Ike men. Be strong; may the
thn nl ~
have stood whore you now stand. prompt you 10 be
brave, 10y al and true" (Appiause.)
SHORT DRILL
DR.. Wheeler, OF the Board OF Visitors, pronounced
the 0encdcnon and tho battalion marched out and
took position in tue form Of three sides OF hollow
square, around The band stand. where canopy had
been erected for the Board Of Visitors. In the band
s.sn1 so ana n"ns one n0 "a ,arys a1 comDnny Of
ladies', gentlemen anu officers Alter Driei drl
the command was graduates 10 the 'front.' anu "cen-
ire march, Down went the side arms OF the grad
uates never more to be assumed as cadets and they
marched to the front
ADMIRAL PoRrER's ADDRESS
Admiral Porter delivered the following address
Young gentlemen. you now bid adeu to the name
Of cadet This call TO present 10 you your diplomas
has been very sudden and do not ieei at all pre-
pared to address you on SO mOmentOus an OCCASION,
ana there Is much that might De said in the
embark upon the ocean OF life With your bark ireghted
with the golden hopes Of youth 70 encounter ,ne w.
pleasures to which one Will always look forward 10
after undergoing so severe an ordeal as tour
10 well balanced the rigging well set up and sail
trimmed 10 the wind with due watchfunsss and care
IN tue navigation you will likely fulfil tho hopes and
aspirations with which you start upon the voyage; but
II you should neglect the lessons That have been
taught In this academy and fail 10 put them 10
practical use, the chances are that you Will be
wrecked hidden rcefs or fouader IN the nrst gale
all good fortune in the career you have chosen lot
honor and attention TO duty be your watchwords
through M above al love and na' glorious
folds which have born and educated and Tor
the honor and glory OF which you should De ready At
all times to shed the last drop OF blood in your body
You owe all 10 tnat flag and what u represents You
are launched out upon the sea win an education given
you by benencient government, fitting you Tor al!
and every duty you may be called upon TO perform,
and you At once receive salary sufficient 10 satisfy
what you would receive in any other profession, for
several years, under the circumstances You owe all
your love and allegiance 70 that nag, me consiiu.oo
lie Will be wrecked II you should ever pc iaithless TO
your trusts He urged them TO know no North, no
SOUTH no East no West in the performance OF their
duties
Tho first Ave in merit oil the mdshpmen ana the
first three OF engineers were then marched 10
the front OF tho graduates and handed their diplomas
were drawn from the basket. The following is list
OF the graduates IN the order Of merit IN which they
passed.
CADET MIusnIrMEx
l-ohn +. Fillmore. Illinois
s-fhomas :. Rodgers, District Of Coiumoia.
4-Cnarlcs ;. McClain, Indiana
5-James H. Giennin, California
6-Harry s. Knapp, Connecticut.
frank J. Sprague, Massachusetts.
8-koy &. Smuh Virginia.
civilian L. Rodgers, California
lO-Aibcrt N. Wood, Maryland.
Hilary NJ. r. Huse New York.
l2-George \. Ormsly. Ohio.
l3-Charies N. Atwater, New York.
A-Edward Lloyd. Jr., Maryland.
l5-Johu H. l.. HaicomOc, al large. Georgia.
16-Ricnard NJ. Hughes, Pennsylvania.
17--Peyton B. Bib, Alabama,
lS-Robert X. Wright, Pennsylvania.
10 Harry KimmeIi Pennsylvania
20-Spcncer y. b. Biddle. NJ large, Pennsylvania.
2l-Tnomas W. Ryan, Pennsylvania
22-John E. Mcdonnell, Nevada
23-Wiliam q. Garfield, NJ large, Ohio.
N-Georgs H. Stafford.
25-Wilham wntc, ut large, Illinois.
26-George r. CLARK, OHIO.
27-Georgc Sparhawk, Massachusetts,.
2S-Jonn Il. craven, New Jersey.
2N--John II. Shlpley. Missouri.