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New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
WESLEYAN UNIYERsIr.

CLAss-DAY EXERCIsEs-AWARD OF .iaLEs.
HARTFORD, Conn, June 24.-Class Day was
celebrated at the Wesleyan University Mddletown with
appropriae exercises The campus address made by
f. & Ferry and the response by President Foss. This
evening the class oraton delivered by ID.
G.. Kellogg, class history by W. d. Leonard, and
prophecy by ]. W. NOurse. At supper this evening
the class poem was delivered by G. W. James. The FOL
lowing prizes for the college announced to-day
by the Rev. Dr. o. H. Tiffany, OF Eew-York, chairman OF
the committee:
squire scholarship, Senior Glass, Greet-J W. Nourse,
Rich Prize, Senior Glass. English oraton-Willlam D.
Leonard Harlem, MY. -
Harrington Prize to Senior who shall excel in His
Parker PI1ze best speaker in Junior and Sophomore
Classes-Riohard j. Thompson (SOphOmore New Britain
Calef Prize second prize In nelocuton-Nathan WClarK
Plattsburg, New-York.
Pierce Prize natural science-C N D. Jones' Brooklyn
Herbarium-Henry L. Osborne. Madison, n Y.
Cutie Prize to the Junior who eXcels in Mental Phil
osophy-Mss Caroline l.. Rice, Springfield, Mass; -
Camp Prize, TO the Juniorwh0 eKees IN Enghsh eIa-
ture-Edward p Coffin, North Fairfield, Me.
SpnBey Prize, TO the sophomore WHO eXcels lndreek-
MyrOn X. SandfOrd, RcddlnG 49,,
Rice Prize, TO tho sophomore who excels In Maine
matics-Abraham W. Harris, Philadelphia.
Phi Beta Kappa Prize 10 the Freshman who excels In
Latn-Charlos 5. Cnapin. Worcester Masa o.oo,,
Merrill Hitchcock Pittsford, VT
Further awards Of prizes were announced by President
Ferry prizes for the best oraons at the Junior eI-
hiDition-nrst James CarnahaD Middletown; second
Seldom J.. Brown, Ashland' NE 49,. e.,,.
Miller prize, TO the junior who excels In debate sedon
L. Brown. ,,-,,-, -.
sition Burdett A. Rich. Cattaraugus, n. Y.
Carter prize, the senior for the best examination
English author, John W. NOurse, Of Ipswich, Mass.
Ayres prize, TO the freshman who eIces in prepara-
tory studies, Elmer I. Merrill, Holyoke Mass. -,
Aise prize TO the senior who eNcels in moral phi
losophy, sheldon G. kellogg, East Randolph n
Hbbard prize 20 t9e freshman VINO e1eeis III uecia-
nation, Arthur B. Calef, jr., MiddletoWn.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
THE BACHELOR BARGE CLUB.

A START FROM PHILADELPHIA TO ROW TO NEW
YORK.
IFRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT or THE TRIBUNE
PHILADELPHIA, June 24.-The six-Oared
barge Linda, Of the Bachelor Barge Club, OF
this city started from Market Street Wharf this
afternoon at 3 o'clock for pull TO New
York The following gentlemen comprise the crew:
Iohn w Buckman captain OF the club, w. w. RICHTER
A. Maxwell Sheppard, s. B: I; Howell, Harry o.
Miller W NJ Garden and John ii. McFadden. They
will pull TO Bordentown, n. j., to-day, remaining
there over night Tomorrow morning they will pull 70
Trenton where rest win be taken for dinner In the
Afternoon the distance TO Bound Brook Will be
covered and the club will rest over night
Brupswck Where they will be by the AlcyOne Club
OF Brookiyn whose guests they will be- The Bachelors
will return Saturday IL has not been decided yet
The Bachelor Club Is the oldeat boat club on the
schuylkill, and is not racing club crew OF the
ceiyed by the Atlantic Club. The AelyOne Club rowed
from EeW-YOrk 10 this city In 1876.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
PO S T S G RIP T
3:45 a. nj.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA coNTENDING.


BAACoHsFIELD FIRM-HARMONY EXPECTED.
LONDON Tuesday, June 25, 1878.
The best authority such as the Berlin cores
pondents of The Times and The Post concur IN
stating that the Congress will have sitting to-day
The Timers correspondent reports that IN Mon
days sitting the right of the Sultan to place on the
Roumelian frontier whatever number Of troops ne
deems necessary for security. was admitted
in principle, but at the same time Russia pro-
posed a series of amendments which England
refused TO accept The Congress also liked nine
months as the time to be allowed Russia Tor WIN,
drawing her troops from Eastern Roumena ana
Bulgaria.
It's generally thought that Russia, in to-days
sitting will in return for this concession Withdraw
her amendments and that the chief points relative
TO Bulgaria will be definitely settled.
There is evidently a close alliance between Eng
land and Austria, but each naturally comes most
prominently forward points involving its own
interests thus the Austrlans took no prominent
part in the discussion relative to garrisonlng
the Balkans but will play first part
in the approaching discussions relative to the OF
ganizatiOn of Bulgaria
The correspondent of Tie Post states that this
subject will be broached to-day. The Austrians
hesitate to cOncede Yarna to Bulgaria. The British
do not seem to share tue Austrian objections.
tFor otter FoTeiGn ne,Cs see First Pdgs.I
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
COMMENCEMENT SEASON.

CLASS CELEBRATIONS AND PRIZE CONTESTS.
CLASS DAY AT WESLEYAN AND IAFAYETTE-ohA-
roRIcAL CONTESTS AT AMHERST AND HAMILTON
IMPROVEMENTS AT YALE.
Yesterday was celebrated as Glass Day at the
Wesleyan University, and at Lafayette College
at the former and at Trinity the prizes Tor the
college year were announced. AtAmherst and Haml'-
ton colleges contests for defamation were held last
evening and prizes we're awarded. The COM
mencement exercises at Manhattan and st. Francis
Xavier Colleges were held yesterday. lmpor-
tant improvements have been made at Yale
during the past year. At Union the standard
of scholarship has been raised. new library
has been presented to the Lehgh by Judge Asa
Packer.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE.
TIE BAccALAuREArE BY PRESIDENT oATIEM-

TIE BACCALAUREATE BY PRESIDENT CAIIELI-
CIAss-DAY EXERCISES.
IFRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRTBUNEI
EAsToN, Penn, June 24.-The exercises OF
commencement week at Lafayette College are now fully
under way. President Cattell delivered his baeca-
laureate sermon in the college chapel yesterday morn
ing before a large audience. he took for his text
Numbers xi 20 Would God that all the
Lords people were prophets; :" aud his argument
was that while no other agency viii supersede the
Christian ministry this age OF the world when
there is important work for laymen TO do There Is
much earnest thought upon religious subjects
and their discussion is not confined TO pulplts
and theologiaus. No matter what profession they
may choose in nie they must be ready
TO meet and defeat the followers OF Huxley,
Tyndan and Darwin. They should consecrote their
learning and talents to the defence Of the truth In the
evening the sermon before the Christian BLOtheIh0O1
was delivered by the Rev " s. McFetgidge, of Phiade
phia lie took his theme frOm the text ChIls' III Inc
the midst" ,,,
To-day was senior day. aud 1900 persons assembled
IN the shade of the college campus to listen 20 Tue cSS
day Il brilliant audience the loca9u
delightful and the scene charming IN every pareu
lar A. Il. Specl of Minnesota, was master OF ctSno
MES, and delivered an address OF welco ne - neht
zie read the class history, which was filled WIN
many personal hits which the stuuehts seeihtu
J. f. Dunham who presented the college a time CLOCK
for the beliry. The present was receNe@9 @ DS MI
Cattell in his usual feictOus manner Chalcs d. Mar
win then made the customary presentation speech Uh
which certain members Of the class called up ana
tbeT Characters or incidents heir college life One
young gentleman got "miten," another 10Y puiup,
another a rOpe hang himself ana another razor rs
mementO Of his adroitness IN cutting IeGi- c
tatons. This portion OF the exercises was uecHruS
amusing and was greatly eujOyed by the auOlehce'
Cbe class ode was read by G. F. G Scott. His theme
Dominion" Tue class oIallon was was ptommoUFVe" ~ I
followed the "Mantel Grafton" 10y j. d. i9nter' the
Prophecy" by II. X. Ayres, and the Valedctoiy p5
ToniSht grand concert was given under the auspices
Of the senior class IN which number oi professions"
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER COLLEGE.
MANY wEII-KNowN CHURCHMEN PREsENr-A"AkD
ING PRIZFs AND MEDALS.

A very large audience assembled last even
ing at the commencement exercises OF the 81
Francis Xavier College, in sixteenth-st. Among
tbose present we're CardiUal McCloskey, Vicar
General QUINN TIE Rev. Theophilus Ihar1uiA'
SuDrrior Of the Society OF Jesus; iather ~ ~
DnvcU President Frederick GOcRcln, OF F0rdnaln tOl-
ege Father Preston Bishop Corrigan, the Rev Fatner
Nash and the Rev. DR.. McSweeny. ,., -,
The greeting 10 Cardinal MCClOskev was deHVeTeu pg
lanes X Baglcy who congratulated him on ms return
from Turopc and welcomed hm In tho name OF tie
COLLEGE Tie following OratCnS were theh ptcsen!t! u
Decline OF Poetry" james f. Crowley; "Pccuhafiues
oI tl,e Jurv yster" r. L. Mualv; Review OF great
Life" with vaedictory, George j. Cas,clly. ,
Metals and prizes were then awarded by the Carcnhi
10 the following stuigufs; to the Undergraduate: Gou
medal for the hest Latn and Engilsh composition ~
the three classes, James J: Shechan second
Moses T. Parker; nrzs or 500 ior
10 the graduating class, gold medal for evidences OF
religion. James Z. Crowley second JOhn ~ bFoshah
silver medal for mental philosophy, John y Brosbgn :
second Peter KaysCr; silver medal fer physics aud
mathematics, Jbhn A Brosu8u; second, Peter khystf
To 30, graduates gold medal .Or suneiofy IN cthics'
Nl.laci J. Nallc: second william J. OBycn.
An address 10 the graduating class was then made hy
the Rev. Charles r. CDrlcy, OF Nouk.ra. Cardinal Ne
Cl0skCv, In q few words, congratulated the class on the
successful conclusion of their college work.
Following are the names Of The graduaies
Jomes X Barcv. James B. Curry, Thomas McMahon,
Edward c. Berge, Joseph p. Flynn, Arthur J. OHaTa,
John a. BrOsnaI. Peter kavH.G Juln n steers
Michael J.. RrUsUau, David keane, John \. Waft,
George j. CasserIv Patr.ck j. McIIugh, John r. Ward.
James +. Crowley,
The degree Of A. NJ. was conferred on
Edward r. Amend Peter T.. Mualv William J. o. 'Bricn,
Jeremiah Coughln, Michael J. Nasle, Wenzle A. Raboch
Chas. A. Meredith,
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
DARTMorTU COLLEGE PRIZES.

HANOVER, n. H., June 24.-Ihe examina-
ons for admission Dartmouth College will take place
tomorrow The speaking for the Clark and Lockwood
prizes took place this evening.
The first Clark prize OF $40 awarded TO A. f. An
drews, New-York City.
The second prize Of $50 awarded to T. S. IIotang
Albany N Y .
Tie third prize OF $50 was awarded TO Charles NJ
HOugh, Philadelphia
Charles NJ Hough.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
THE BRucE-wILLsoN MARRIAGE.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June Ex-senator B. X.
Bruce of Mississippi, and Miss Josephine b. Wilson, Of
this city, were married this evening the residence tho
brides parents Perryst The Ceremony performed
by the Rev. s. Rulison Rector OF st. Paus Episcopal
church About seventyhve friends OF the Senator and
Miss Wilson were present Mr.. and Mrs. Brace left &c
1880 o'clock via the Lake Shore route IN special car
for New.Vork, whence they sail on Wednesday for
Europe.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
AMHgRsT PRIZE CONTEsTs.

AMHERST, Mass, June 24-Tbe literary
exercises to-day consisted IN the afternoon Of speaking
by ne senior elasaes the original oraions for
the Hyde prize OF s1OO There were elk contestants
m tle evening there select deeamations by hve
zo each Of the Sophomore aud freshman classes for
phs kellogg pFIEess5O 10 each. At the close Of the
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
GENERAL RossER SILENT.

ST. PAUL, Minn., June 24.-General T. L.
Rosscr who 10 involved in the scandal and al
Igcd challenge to Fight a duel with Congress
man Acklen. OF Louisiana, arrived here satur-
day in the performance OF duty Chief
engineer Of iae Northern Pacific Railway. He
10 be interviewed in relation 90 the affair He leaves
this city tomorrow engineering trip TO tie Red
Dft.o Val
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25

Naugatuck Conn., second prize, s2O to George Char
man. OF Rosewood Fla; the Jackson Philosophical Prze
500. TO William V. Chaplin, OF WEXFORD, X 1. -.
The new Freshman Class will probably be the largest
that ever entered the college.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth Arenus Hoiel-General Thomas Ewing, OF
oho senator william H. Barnum, Of Connecticut eIJndge
George COmstcck Of syracuse, and captain ~ s'anSy
Greek and Captain Jameson OF the British Navy be
roOr H0tS-Wiiam Beach Lawrence OF Rhode islan
VstroUoijigH H0Ni-Ex. Attorney Genera George H. VII
ilamA Oregon. Wndsor HOi-T r. blackstone TresI
dent of the Chicago Alton Railroad Company L. ID "a
sweat OF Portland Me- aud Congressman BENJAMIN A. VIII
liz TIrE AUsnus H0kt-E A. Hayt Commissioner OF IN
dian Afairs . Ererrn R0mss-COmmander Hatnell, u -
NJ. Iiotct Brunsigick-Ileuteuant Aaron War " = NJ
tsf0r Houss-Fx :. g. POmerOy, OF Kansas and
ConRTezsmnn IT, W. Blair, Of New.Hampsnre.. .GHsey
HOuse-Iieutenant q. A. Bicknelli u. y. ".
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
PENNsYLyANIA COLLEGE.

GETTYSBURG, Penn, June 24.-The COM
mencemeut at Pennsyvania College, at this place. Will
be held June 81 The literary societies will be addressed
on the 26th by the Hon A. X Mcclure Of Philadelphia,
and she Alumni Association by President l.. A. Bke, ID,
d., OF North Carolina College. The Hon. Edward Nc.
PRerson Chief OF the Bureau Of Printing and Engraving
viii preside at the alumni reunion at the 9th.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25

speaking awarded during the yeor announced
To-morrow is class day, and, with fair weather. viii
probably OF the most brilliant fetes ever given
The HYDE 800 prize awarded TO A. 7. White, OF
Danvers The Kellogg prizes 20 Sophomore A. ". NIL
Hken Of Boston, $50, and to Freshman A. f. Undermll
New-YOrk City, $50
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
DE LA SALE INSTITUTE COMMENCEMENT.
The friends of the graduates of De La Sale

Institute half filled Chckcrng Hall at the commence
ment exercises last evening. Vicar General Quinn
presided, and there also sat upon the plat
form with him several prominent priests. Among
these were Brother Frank, director OF the
academy and the Rev. Dr. McGlynn. OF -. stephens
Church. The graduates who received diplomas Were
Francis X. COrbclle, Thomas ii. Mcmahon. Edward j.
Duffy, Michael j. Campbell and Thomas W. Kean Cor
belle received medal for proficiency IN the classics
Keau for proficiency In English Literature, Duny In
mathematics and Thomas J. Bergen for excellent clocu
tOn. Bergen gave a recitation during the evening, as
also did Philip A. DOlan. The other exercises consisted
OF ESSAYS by T. W. Kean 'Ihe InqulsitiOn aud by j.
H. Mcmahon Popular Fallacies" and an address 10y
the Rev. j. j. Rean, aud music.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
DICKINSON COLLEGE.

CARLISLE, June 24.-The junior Oratorical
contest OF Dickenson College of this eve'ng. To-
morrow evening the Hon. r. W. Thompson, 'a'G"ary OF
the Navy, will address the literary societies,
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
PASSENGERS ARRLHED.

FROM IIVERPOOI-By Steamship Erin-Afr. Brkett
Mrs ". Keene Mrs. l. Chyers q. Chairman, tho Rey.T
n. OssdoGoer A. Turner O. T. vii
Ftns A. SnInond, J. smith, W @. Lloyd, l. r.
Richards Mr.. Wardwel, Mrs. sullivan and child
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
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"HOw nicely the corn pOps,n said a young
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Yes" she responded, demurely, ITS got over being
green"
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
TRINITY COLLEGE.

HARTFORD, Conn, June 24.-At Trinity
College to-day Senior prizes were awarded foowsi
The Chemical Prize, Of $50, 70 Horace b. Scott Of
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
M1NIATuRE ALMANAC.

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New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
HOME NEWS.

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New-York tribune., 1878-06-25

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but five failed to appear. The lady graduates carried
with them tho hOnors Of the day. Miss Eliza MAY hcu
arison by an essay on what IL Going on In IN
rncitcI noem " shadows" Miss Nellie Clarke
after expressing her earnest hopes for woman
ture was fairly overwhelmed with the flowers heaped
ot her feet DR. George W. Clarke, the Principal OF rue
I1stiiute presided and distributed the diplomas WI
liam Hildreth Field, graduate OF twenty }cers q
mo snake of the duties Of the citizen, and Erasius =
BcnedIct urged on the graduates the necessity OF con-
Timing their scltoducatOn.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25
MT. WASHINGTON INSTITUTE GRADUATES.

The thirty fifth commencement OF the MI.
Washington Collegiate Institute filled Association Hall
with the friends Of the graduating class The class eom
prises three ladies' and is as follows:
New-York tribune., 1878-06-25

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STORY.

Mr.. Sindall, who lives in Baltimore.
accompanied by his son, u lad eleven
or twelve years Of age, recently was at
the Custom House and in maritime
circles seeking for evidence that would
confirm q strange story told by the
boy. MI. Sindall said that his son
had been lost since May 8, 1873. The
boy, whose story was not very clearly
told, said he was On the coal wharves,
probably Locus Point, as a brig was
about to sail. The captain asked the
boy to como on board, and 60 down as
far as Holly Grove, where he would
be landed. The boy consented. and
the brig started down the bay. After
sailing for a long time the boy states
he was put on board Of a large ship.
where he remained in tho capacity OF
cabin boy. He says 1.-THE ship went to
China, and he gave some description
of the people he ksaw there, but says
be was not allowed to land, and had
not been on shore for two years and
a half. The ship came back to Balti'
mere. reaching here on Monday OF
last week. The boy says he stole oh
from the vessel sEd made his way
home. He gavo the name OF the YES.
sci as the Pascaret. commanded by q
Captain Ward, but there Is no such
named vessel in this port, nor has
there ever been, so far as marine re-
cords Of the past disclose. The state.
ment OF the father that his son has
been lost for the time named Is doubt.
less correct, but the story Of the boy
Is not yet authenticated. - Baltimore
Sun.
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SIN Proportion to the Number Of
Pupils.n

The trainers Of the new Constitutional
Amendment which established the two
mill tax for educational purposes acted
wisely when they made ''the number OF
pupils the standard for distribution OF
the school tax. school-taxes are levied
for public benefit, for the benefit of the
children especially of the poor, and no,
for the benefit of the teachers. The
school-fund Ia not a pension-fund, and
should not be so considered or claimed
The ne%4Aw makes it the interest Of the
various school districts to send rs large 6
number Of pupils as possible 10 the pub
lie schools. The district that sends the
largest number gets the largest share
The establishment of a minimum num-
Der Of pupils below which no school car
be a public school, will also have a heal.
thy effect. It will greatly feduce the use.
lessly large number Of so-called public
schools, many Of which were really pri'
vate classes, in which parents were &C
tually paid by the public fund for teach
ing their own children. The provisions
OF the Amendment. and the establish
ment of a minimum will mutually CO.
operate to fix the necessary number Of
public schools and to place them in the
proper relative positions, and will do sc
much better and more satisfactorily be.
cause more naturally than any arbitrary
system of so many schools to eight miles
sueare could do
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FRENCH

The superiority OF u service Con-
structior OF heavy gunsis being proved
not only by direct experiments at home,
but also by indirect means abroad.
About the time when the first trials OF
the SO-ton gun were going on, q French
Sreech- loading gun corresponding to
our s-inch, and weighing about IA
cwt.. burst violently at Gavre, when
being fred with it's service charge OF
powder and ~projectile. The French
runs are constructed on q system
which, tc say ths least Of it, has never
met with any approval in this country.
The body OF the gun Is OF cast iron,
the portion from the trunnions for.
ward being entirely composed Of this
material. At the breach end the gun
Is lined with a steel tube as far as the
%trunnions; and, in order to strengthen
it, according to the advocates OF this
system,a series Of steel rings is shrunk
on the breech, reaching as far as the
trunnions-that Is, over the powder
and shot chambers. Here therefore is
q combination OF two t]reacherous ma
terials, cast iron and steel, so that any
failure in the soundness Of any part
must lead to disastrous results. When
to Enthusiastically material is added a
complicated system Of breech-loading,
the wonder Is not that guns 30 con.
structed sometimes burst, but that
they can be trusted at all. The gun
which failed lately at Gayre burst vio-
lently, six men being killed and others
being injured, though the gun was not
being subjected to any extraordinary
test, but was being fired as on service.
tits only fair to conclude, therefore, that
the guns in use in the French navy
being identical with that which burst.
are liable to behave in q similar man.
ner. As far as the experience Of fit.
teen years can be relied on, no such
accident can possibly happen to one OF
our much-abused heavy guns when the
most ordinary precautions arc taken.
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