THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 18G8. 8 LAFAYETTE COLLEGE. The Thirty-third Commencement The Exercises of tho Wook. Prosperous State of the Instttn ' tion-rrogrcss of the Endowment-Address by Ex Speaker Grow The Valedictory Oration. me, muH From our own correyyondent. .... Eastoh, I'a., July 29.-When the old-fashioned fcorough of Easton was selected as a site for an institution of learning, it was happily in obedi ence to that longing ol the student's heart for the quiet and the picturesque. The town and its surroundings are certainly unsurpassed for aatural beauty, and art has lent a helping hand m rendering it still more attractive. The Col lege tuldiugs are located on the brow of a hil which might not Inaptly be styled a mountain. In the valley below lies Easton, ensconced be tween the wluding streams of the Delaware, the lehtgh, and the Dusbkill, a busy, thriving mart made prosperous by the energy and industry of Its people. But the stir and bustle of the town do not intrude upon the solemn beauty and cromty of the hill-top, where the devotee of ancient lore and modern science can pursue his enticing studies in full view of the world of strife, and yet apart from its distractions and allurements. The country roundabout presents all the variety of the mountain and the plain, and is -well worthy the attention of the tourist for its surpassing natural beauties. Not the least attractive of the scenes in the immediate vicinity, is the cemetery on the sloping banks f tne Bushklll, which is one of the most beau ti'nl in the country. It contains many fiue jnonuments, most noticeable among which are those erected over the remains of George Taylor, one ol the signers of the Declaration of Inde pendente ; the lion. James M. Porter, Presi dent Tyler's Secretary ot War; and Governor A. JX Reeder, of Kansas fame. Lafayette College, which is here located, has manifested during the past year the moit gratifying signs of pros, perity. This is shown by the fact that its per manent endowment has been increased to $370,000, through the liberality ot Mr. Pardee, of Ilaileton; Colonel Barton H. Jenks, William Adamson, Esq., and John A. Brown, Esq., of Philadelphia; and a number of other wealthy gentlemen who can appreciate the power of money in promoting the best interests of the people through the diffusion of knowledge. Another unmistakable sign of the prosperity of the College is shown by the fact that the num ber of students in attendance Las increased threefold within the past four years. In the following table is given the numbers in attend ance during the past threo years: 1807-8. 1860-7. 1805-8. Resident graduates 3 Undergraduates: Benlo.s 17 11 11 Juniors 19 21 13 Hophomorcs 1 f Freshmen.... oo Total 8 101 64 To attend upon the exercises of the thirty third annual :omuicnceraent a great number of strangers have been present during the past four days, all of them evincing the heartiest interest in the proceedings, and unfeigned gratification at the bucccss of the institution. SUNDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Ibi Baccalaureate. The exercises of Commencement week beiran on Sunday, with the preaching of the Baccalau reate sermon belore the members of the graduat ing class. After the preliminary services, which were conducted by President Cattell and Rev. W. O. Johnstone, Rev. Dr. Newlin, ex-President of Delaware College, at Newark, Del., and now of Hazleton, Pa., proceeded to deliver an im pressive discourse from the following text: Young men likewise t ihort to he sober minded." Titus il, 6. When Dr. Newlin had concluded, President Cattell arose in front of the altar and addressed the graduating class in his happy way. Kefer ring to the time-honored custom of the country, by which the Presidents of our colleges ad dressed the graduating classes just previous to their going out into the world, he said that they were now assembled for the . last time, as a class, to engage in the public worship of God. There were tew duties he h id to per form that so filled his heart with emotion or impressed h'm with such a profound sense of his responsibility. For four years, with each recur, ring Babbath of the College term, they had met together at theeume altar, and as one ascending cloud of incense tuelr united prayers and sacred 80us.rs had wreathed heavcuward. Now they were about to separate; and while as instructor3 and students theie would be mauy recollections ol the class-room and of the liberal studies they Iiad bo long pursued together, yet the recollec tions ol the sanctuary of divine truth would ric asjuigb above all others us the heavens are higher than the earth. The President then referred at letgth to the solemn work that lay bsJbre them In the various walks of life, with its grave re tpoiieibiUties and trials, and closed by paying fitting tributes to the memory of the late Dr. Junkin and of a member of the graduating classt who had died during the year. Vh( Bralaerd Society. On Sunday evening was held the anniversary f the ' Brainerd Evangelical Society," the exer cises taking plice in tbe Braineid Church, where a largo and interested audience was gathered. The annual sermon was delivered by the Rev. A. A. E. Taylor, and was an earnest exhortation for tue young to purify their lives by taking teed to the word of God. MONDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Toe chief feature of Monday's proceedlngi was the formal close of the exercises of the collegiate year by the announcement in the chapel of the result of the examinations. A committee of even visitors, appointed by the tfjnod, were present pa the pecuelou, TUESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Rtaeuei. On Tuesday morning, at 9 o'clock, the annual reunions of the two literary societies were held in their respective halls. These reunions are among the most attractive features of the whole week. While sitting in the halls where, in other days, he was accustomed to mingle In the strife of words for the mere sport and practice of the contest, the man who is now out In the great world of strife, where all have a surfeit of rangllng and dispute, cannot but feel himself younger In years and fresher in heart for the time. The reunion meeting in the hall of the "Frank lin Literary Society" was presided over by Mr. O. J. Hardin, of the class of 1868. The oration was delivered by the Hon. William E. Barber, of West Chester, of the class of 1840, his subject being "Knight Errantry of Educated Men." Mr. II. S. Baker, ot the graduating class, then pronounced the Valedictory, which was re sponded to by Mr. L. W. Doty, of the Sopho more class. Several old members ot the Society who were present, aod a number ot other gentlemen subsequently addressed the assembled company. The reunion meeting of the "Washington Llteraiy Society" was addressed 'by W. S. McLean, Esq., of Wllkesbarre, of the class of 18C5. Mr. A. B. Iiowell, of the graduating class, delivered the Valedictory address, to which Mr' It. W. D. Bryant, of the Sophomoro class, re sponded. As in the case ot the other reunion, the old members of the Society, who were pre sent, and several other gentlemen, subsequently addressed the company in a vein appropriate to the occasion. The class of 1813 also celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of its graduation, nearly all of the nineteen surviving members being present. Ttae Alunal Meetlag was held at half-past three o'clock on Tuesday altcrcoon, in the Collece' Chapel. James T. Doran, Esq., of Philadelphia, a member of the class of 1848, presided. After the customary pre liminary business, the necrologlcal reword of the past year was read, embracing sketches of eight graduates of the College who had died since the last meeting of the Alumni. Among these was the Rev. John M. Lowrle, D. D., of the class of 1840, who died at Fort Wayne, In diana, after long and useful pastorates, at Blalrs town, New Jersey; Lancaster, Ohio; and Fort Wayne. Another was the late Charles B. Pot ttueer, an Alderman of the city of Philadelphia, who was a member of the class of 184G. Another of the dead was Baboo Ishwarl Das, a native Hindoo miesionary of more than ordinary talent, who was a student of the College for one year about twenty years ago. For several years he had been principal of the Mission Schools at Futtebpore, and early in 18G6 he was ordained, and duly iustalled pastor of the Church at that point by the Presbytery of Allahabad. He died In the summei of 18G7. President Cattell addressed the meeting on the subject of the state of the College endo w mcnt, appealing to the Alumni for organized and energetic efforts in behalf of the College. Major H. T. Lee then read the report of the Committee on the Soldiers' Memorial. Tho Committee recommended the erection of a granite monument, thirty-five or lorty feet in height, of plum but substantial character, and to cost about $5000. The recommendations ot the Committee were uuanlmously approved, after an animated debate, and the following gentlemen were appointed committee to superintend and forward the work: Governor Alexuuder Ramsey, General Campbell, Hon. N. B. Smithers, Colonel Dorris, General Sel frldge, Captain Hamburger, John J. Pomeroy, Autr. Raymond, H. L. Bunstein, J. L. Grier, Dr. J. H. H. Love, C. F. Chidsey, Dr. J. M. Juukin, J. H. Neighbour, Hon. Aug. Rlchey, Dr. C. R. Wagner, II. T. Lee, William Kennedy, F. A. R. Buldwin, Thomas Camant, R. D. Barclay, R. B. Suodgrass, S. J. Cofliu, Joseph Barrett, and J. T. Doran. Previous to the adjournment of the Alumni meeting, several hundred dollars were subscribed towards the Monument fund. Immediately after the adjournment, a meeting of the Committee was held, and an organization effecte J by elect ing Dr. J. M. Junkin, President, and Major II. T. Lee, Secretary. Mr. H, L. Bunstein was selected as Corresponding Secretary, and autho rized to address a circular letter to all of the Alumni upon the subject of the monument, enforcing it upon their attention, and soliciting their contributions. A sub-committee was then appointed on designs. It was then resolved to hold a meeting of the whole Committee in September, upon the day appointed lor the meeting of the Trustees. The site selected for the monument is the nioht attractive and commanding on the College grounds, so attractive and commanding as a whole. Just to the right of the grand stairway by which you ascend the height is a small pla teau, affording from its brow a lull view of the borough of Easton, the tortuous btreams of the Delaware, Lehigh, and Bushkill, and the purple hills which lock iu the horizon on all sides. The slope in the rear of this plateau has been terraced nnd graded, and now presents a scene which shows how great is the capacity of the College hill for attitlcial adornmeut. On this beautiful spot the monument to Lafayette's dead heroes will in good time be erected, and when the thittt is once placed in position, it will not only command the attention of every inhabitant of the town, but of all the travellers by the enormous trains which daily puss to and fro over the five great railways centering a the point. At ine Alumni meeting' a committee was selected to attend the next annual examinations of the College. Pmmluunt among the gentle men so appointed was the R;v. William Henry Green, D. l the distinguished Professor in the Princeton Theological Seminary, who was elected to the Presidency of Princeton Col lege, but declined the honor, thus making room for Rev. Dr. McCoth. Dr. Green is a graduate of Lafayette, and his . treat learning aud acknow ledged ability uavo shed much luHtre on the College In which his successful career was beguD. Oration by the Horn. Galuiba A. Grow, On Tuesday evening, the anniversary of the Literary Societies was held at the First Presby terian Church. The Hon. Galusha A. Grow, formerly Speaker of the House of Rapreenta- tlves, was the orator of the occasion, and de livered an eloquent address on "The New Republic." Mr. Grow briefly noticed the origin of the old republic, characterizing as Its moving principles the ideas promulgated by Columbus, Luther, and the Pilgrim Fathers. He then adverted to the past history of the country, showing bow we hud passed through the three stages of national growth carving ont an existence for ourselves in the War of Indepen dence; proving our ability to maintain oar position at the fireside of nations, in the War of 1812; and finally establishing our capacity to protect ourselves from ourselves, as wo did in the great war tor the Union. The speaker then contrasted the New Republic thus born with the Old, on the dividing line between which we now stand. Onr country is now ono of magnificent proportions. The North is clad in perpetual ice, while in the South the reaper is gathering his grain; it is midday in the East, while the West Is wrapped in darkness. Thus is the dream of Columbus realized, and men still go west ward to seek the Indies. The race moves steadily onward. The destinies of humanity, of all time, arc centered in our progress. While the pat is sccuro, the future hangs on tho present. Nations live by the practice ol Justice, and perish through Injustice and wrong. Extent of territory or vastness of population was never the true cause of a nation's downfall. Rome died the day she marched 'long trains of captives into bondage, and hurled men, women, and children into the arena of the Coliseum, to be torn to pieces by wild beasts. If our rulers and law-makers fait to profit by such teachings they must be taught by redoubled woes. Our Fathers of the Revolu. tion bought and paid the price of the nation's deliverance. But in erecting their temple of liberty, while they crowned its pillars with Corinthian leaves they placed chains and ffeters at their base. To-day we are culled upon to settle the foundations of the New Republic so substantially that national disaster shall fall upon us in vain. Mr. Grow then addressed himself more par ticularly to the young men who were about to enter the broad arena of the world. The speaker said : "With the setting of to-morrow's snn manv of you will have gone out Into the manifold walks of life. Having communed dally with. tne past during your long seclusion, to-day you stand on the threstiold of llle'a siern realities. Before you la a living age, struggling with, all Its mighty energies for existence for lile, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Venera tion for the past is almost inseparable from human nature. The thoughts ot tne scholar linger aronnd the Tiber, the yEgean, and the Nile. Cruel wars and abject slavery are forgot ten while gazing on the flames of Troy or watch ing the kindling wrath of Aohllles. The galling bondage ot labor and the servitude of woman are forgotten while listening to the eloquence of the Benate or the thunders of the Forum. But with tbU book of the past open before you, fiermlt not lis wisdom and virtues to obscure is follies and vices. The humani ties of life were little regarded, save for the benefit of the dominant orders and favorite classes. Let us not overlook the Coliseum, the most stupenduous of Hume's ex isting ruins, its crumbling walls still Biandtng, a living commentary npou the civilisation of the times In which it was reared, more instruc tive than any written description of society at that period. Built at the public expense, at the heleht of Koman glory, lor exhibitions of bru tality more than sufficient to gratify the leroclty of savage natures, hither resorted all the dignitaries of religion and law, to behold men, women, and childron torn to pieces by wild beasts, or to witness the scarcely ea brutal exhibition of the gladiatorial combat, the victor In which was balled with loud ac claim by a hundred thousand apeetators. Cradled amid such scenes, how could humanity have a home, or Justice a mercy seal? Yet, wherever antiquity reared Its temples of re finement, it built likewise Its amphitheatre. 1'Jn view of man's social political, aud rell gions relations, the present age is far in advance of any former period, for its education begins with tne inculcation of the great maxim of human life 'Whatsoever ye would that others should do to you, do ye even so to them;' and Is continued with those other kindred lessons of the brotherhood of man which were first taught on the sta shore and along the hillsides of Judea. As you go forth from these halls to meet the shadowy future, go with no blind reverence fur the past, or for institutions oe canse of their grey age; but go with the stern heart of the reformer, ever ready to receive the new and the untried, if It be oalonlated to pro mote the happiness aud the welfare of the race. Most of the evils which allllct society have bad their origin In violence and wroug, enacted into laws by the experience of the past, and retained by the prejadlces of the present. Be not hasty todenounceasa visionary and funatls the bold spirit who dares, Columbus-like, to stand out ujon unknown seas; ha may yet re turn, laden with new continents of knowledge. Visionary and fanatic has been the alarm cry of the devotee of the past, with which he has ever resisted all Innovations upon esta blished customs and opinions, since Hocrates Bwallowed the hemlock, and Galileo quivered on the rack. " "Trust no future. howeer pleasaut: Let ibe dead past bury Its dead; Act. act, in tne living present, Beart wltbln, and God o'erhead ' " Mr. Grow's oration elicited the most profound attention, and heartiest applause, one of its sterling meiits being its brevity, an accom plishment which not all our public speakers have acquired. WEDNESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Tbm Ammual Commiiumiit, When the sun came up in the east this morn ing, its radiance was mellowed, but not obscured by mist, and, taken altogether, the day was one of the most opportune for an occasion of this character. It has been practically a universal holiday, and at an early hour the streets of the old town were alive with well-dressed people, Intent on the culminating event of the day. The Commencement exercises were held in the First Presbyterian Church, to which resorted all who took a more lively interest in the success of tho young men who were there to bid farewell to their instructors and associates of the past four years. According to the custom, the procession was formed at the foot of that forbidding stair, way leading up the hill on which stand tho College buildings. Martial music was an inevi table accompaniment of the occasion. There is nothing like a flourish of trumpets and a rum. bling of bass drums on momentous occasions. 3 hey impart a degree of solemn eclat which is not otherwise attainable; aud, although they have an uir of vulgarity, because atti acting scores of ragged and bewildered urchins to the scene, they as certainly inspire both partici pants and spectators with a livelier sense of the importance of the transpiring events. Collere life has such a savor ol seclusion, is character ized by such downright and monotonous plod ding, that the stir and bustle of commencement day would be but half appreciated by its devo tees, if their quiet, scholarly moods were not thoroughly dissipated by tho piercing notes of tiotn bones and French horns. So, too, it is fitting that these young men, who for four years, long and wearisome albeit so attractive, have been patiently threading the avenues of Athens and Rome, and the still more intricate pathways which modern science has revealed, should be ushered into another and a harsher world by a blare of trumpets and and a sounding of drums. After marching through the principal streets, on the way from tho starting point to the Church, the procession entered, and shortly after 9 o'clock the regular exercises of Com mencement Day began, under the superintend ence of the Rev. W. C. Cattell, D. D., the Presl dent of the College. The programme observed on the occasion was as follows: Mualn. Prayer. 41UH1U, T.atln Salutatory, by Jolm w.Grlues. of Newton, N. 3. Honorary Orallen. "Tbe Kiver In tbe bea." by Charles WcIntUe ,Ji of liwitou, i'a, Mrtile. "Tbe Literature of Peace," by A. A. Bmltb, of Bslvl dare. N.J. . Te Winds," by Oecar J. Hardin, of Fredon, N. J. Olid, tbe Hatrtyef oar Natlaa," by WUIIan G. Biewart, of Chtooetord, Pa. 'The Leeier Virtues." by A. p, umber, of Colam ol. Pa, Munis. "Miseries of vthon," by Herbert L. Baker of Clarkntown, Michigan. The Elective jTanchue." by Alfred Brown, of Bethlenem, Pa. "The Pebbatb," by Illcbard Arthur, of Constltntton. "Charles lJcken," by Michael Beivltur belp, of Jtaaton. Muelo. "6lr William Jones," by James W. Betl. of Belle- fnnte, Pa. "The Ilerolo Charactr-r." by Edwin P. Forseman, of Mnehannon, Pa. "The Influence of literary Men," by Herrey Ool- lch.nt Rwlvlilnra. N. 1. "The Influence of tbe Hible." by William H. Ftlson. Of Acaoemla, la, pa. Munlo. Announcement and Conferring-ot Prlzea. er e Oratlnn. Language and Thought," by Msstei's Oration.1 uod In Revelation," by J. Ro berts. o UoaiesTllle, Fa. Musln. Conferring f Degrees. Honorary Oration "TtUSUreek Clsnnlcs and tbe Bible." with the Valedictory Addresses, by A. B. Howell, ol Lopatoong Hprlnss. N. J. Mnnlc. Benediction. Muslo. Tho exercises passed off in a very pleasant manner, the orations of the young men exhibit ing a very creditable amount ol thought and study. Tie valedictorian, Mr. Howell, was accorded a hearty reception as he limped upon the stage, giving unmistakable evidence of having served the nation In the hour of its trial, to the peril or life and loss ol limb. The degrees conferred were those of "Bachelor of Arts" upon the fifteen members of tlio gradu. atlng class named above, Mr. Mclntlre receiving w. . McLean, ot W llkeebarre, M. likewise the degree of "Bachelor of Science." At the morning session of the Board of Trus tees, held immediately before the opening of the exercises in the church, the following honorary degrees were conferred: That of "Doctor of Laws" on tho Rev. James Curtis Hepburn, JI. D., for many years a mis sionary at Yokohama, Japan. That of "Doctor of Philosophy" on U. W. Raymond, of New York, editor of the Journal of Mining; Rev. M. Meigs, tx-President of Dela ware College; and J. H. Shoemaker, Principal of Chambersburg Institute. That of "Master of Arts" upon Rev. J. P. Conkcy, of Pennsylvania. The Valedictory Address. Previous to the formal farewell, Mr. Howell, the Valedictorian, discussed the subject of "The Greek Classics and thi Bible," picturing Mount Olympus, snow-crowned, and towering over the plains of Thessaly, the throng of minstrels who dwelt thereon being the founders of tne litera ture which stood at the head of European cul ture. But before the days of Homer the Hebrew language had been wrought up to the very highest pitch of sublimity in the song of Moses and Deborah. The speaker characterized the poetry of the Hebrews as loftier than that of any other people. Tho words of Socrates and Plato are deficient in beauty when compared with the grandeur of the Sermon on the Mount The Bible, which has raised the nations of the world out of darkness, is the rich source of divine enthusiasm. In it is to be found all that is beautiful, sublime, and true, all that tends towards that perfection, tbe fulness of which we will attain only when we behold its author. Mr. Howell then pronou need the Valedictory Address, speaking as follows: Gentlemen of the Board of Trustee, enardlans of our beloved Alma Mater, aud Keepers, under uivine rroviuence.oi uer nonoranu prosperity, to you we give thanks fur tne liberal ihlugeyoa have devlhea or uu In the past, and pray their continuance and Increase fur our succenaors la tne luture. May your wisest thoughts aud no blest actions be ever In her behalf; may you speed perfect tbe goodly work wblou you have so well advanced; may you soon make to stand side by side tbe mutually completing; courses ot mental culture and pnysioal training, the expanding of the mind and the care of Its curiously-wrought and beanilfully-fasuioned tem ple; may you add every orauon of science that helps to expand the Intellect, establisu the morals, aud Increase the UfariBllan falin; and thus be enabled topolntwlth pride to Lafayette, and to say, with highest and well-deserved praise behold a perleur, work I Honored lYesidtnt: What shall we say to yon? Shall we speak words of praise? Yonder rising structures and curving walks, the numbers Raibered tnere from sections widely separate, and the talents there employed dosoeas: your commendation with an eloquence surpassing all that we could utter. To you has been en trusted a difficult part. To preserve the needed amount of restraint and tlx the proper limit of inuuigence. 10 narmonize tne connictiug ele ment of College discipline and student's inde pendence, is a task tnal well might daunt tbe ooiuest. now wen you nave performed it let the pi'ospeiliy of .Lafayette answer. In oiutn time the mantle of the ascending propuet ieit, imparting auueu power to nis suc cessor. Thus may there descend In fall mea sure npon yon the fervent love, tue tireless energy, tbe lulfllled hopes of that venerable Father, so lately (cone from us, whose happy spirit, we may think, this day, looks dowu from starry battlements with heaven-lnteust-ned Joy upon the prospering fruits of his prayers and labors. May you be devoted in love, wise In conception, steadfast In purpose, energetic in action, and blest wltn success; and thus In the hearts of the present and future sous of Lafayette shall be joined In bands of sacrea love tne name ot tne arm with tne name ot tbe second founder of Lafayette. Ueloved President, the class of '(IS now says to you Farewell. Crtenif?n of the faculty: Yours has been tho task to ptepuie us Intellectually for the battle ol life. Tons you have Imparted thefaotsof science, l uu Lave taught ns tne great truthH and principles of action contained in nuture, animate and inanimate. You have disciplined our minds for tne belter evolvement and closer appiebeusion of what Is true aud great. How honorable is the labor In which you are eu- uageu? Here at tne seat or scieuoe and litera ture yon awake the deepest impulses of nature. unfold the fairest flowers of tne soul, Inspire eeer and buoyant spirits with the senllmeuts of a geuerouH patriotism, luipurt the power to deietid the truth and right nnd Increase the In clination to widen the reulm of beauty by noble bent I men tB, oy wot my actions ana intellectual labors. In Ibis worthy tatik euuaued we leave you, and In our memories your names will ever ne upKeu wiiu mguesi. esteem una warmest love. Heloved luBliuclorn l-itrewell. tltwltnCa of Lafayette, tollers along the path which we have tiodden, aspirants lor the day we have reached this day comes to us with greater sadness than to you, fur It brings to uh a lasting separation. The dally taska pleasant nectiuse snarta in common ma merry gainer i pun. the pleasant companionship ot beloved comrades these lor a time remain foryou, and i ben you also will go forth as we now d . Hiu Btop. Memory now brings back another scene tt e unwonted gatherings, tbe mournful huxu, the saddened countenances and grieving Deartu, aud there, where bowed forms bend over the drooping pall and marbled llebb, an unseen presence hovering whose coming has wrought tils change. Lid not tne laut. your show you this, and may not the next? Learn then tnal neither youth, nor talents, nor love can stay tbat vlhltor whose coming will take from each a goodly world: and woe, alas, U hliu who fluds not In tbat coming the entrance to a better. Press rapidly on iu the paths ot knowledge; ex plore the mysteries of the heavens, uuoover the secrets of old Mother Karth, determine the nui ure of the elements and learu I he principles wbleh operute In tbe political and social world; but with all your learning ever remember thla, that all knowledge Is valueless save as It polms to the one great centre of knowledge. We lenve ou now: but In our leavluir will go with us the sweet remtmbrance of tbe many happy hours spent with you. We leave vou; but our exam ples remain. Whatever of good, whatever of evil they may contain, we leave with you to follow or to shun. Btudents of Lafayette Farewell! ciax&matcs. when yonder measurer shall with (brazen, clanging stroke have told the midnight hnnr il lukt dav Will have terminated anon I the gathered class of '68. And, as the traveller. Intent upon Nome foreign land, ere yet hlM foot ban pressed Its soil. will, with cnrpfnl ere and earnest apprehension, scan lis mapped boun daries end its political and social divisions, so we, stanaing me aty npon tne connnee or action' world, do thither bend an eager gaze. And wbat see we there? Hearts onoe bold as ours, hopes ooee as bright, a future once as fatr eetrning, ended la defeat, In sorrow, and in shame. But with young manhood's eiger heart ana nnoyani nopes we need not mesa, out ever fix onr thongbts npon great deeds achieved nnd nonors won; ana in tne success 01 otners una an earnest 01 our own. We separate to enter npon the new relations Of tbe future; and In tbat future let ns ever Keep great enas in view, not noonatng our thoughts end visions In tbe narrow etrete of present ease or valgar pleasure; but ever acting Wltn great views, from great motive, to ac complish great purposes. Let ns, unbllnded by prosperity, or nnawed by disappointments, ever listen 10 the stirring voice of our souls, nrglng on our ambition to laudable objects; and, though fortune'ssun may pass Torn sign to sign and thought and deatre only briug togetner wnat reality may ever leave asun der, still let ns ever fix onr thoughts upon the eternally and unchangeably great, and evidence tbe bonor of our minds by tbe noble ness or tbe onjects which we pursue, we sepa- , . Kill V,nA. ml.l. 1 1 a i .nmi.al l.n inurt . . uu-. uumTO. nmo hunt Bi:,ni.iiuu r. j De.nowever much onr pains diverge, yet win the ever continuing oands of our love wldnn and lengthen to embrace even the most dlataut one; and may the first link caught from our earthly chain be tbe beginning of that heavenly circle whose completeness shall embrace us all. Dark and unknown are the paths tbat lie be fore uu; but guided by the "Word of Truth" we may tver walk in virtue's ways, aud make our lives In tbelr continuance honorable, and in their termination glorious. Classmates Fare well. Tbe ComuHeimtst Dimeter. Immediately after the close of the commence ment exercises, the Trustees, Faculty, Alumni and Students, and certain invited guests, formed in procession, and, preceded by a band of music, marched to the lecture-room of the German Reformed Church, to partake of the annual commencement dinner. On this, as on previous occasions, the jouDg ladies of Easton were the hosts and attendants, and tho repast which they spread belore the friends o: the College gave a most substantial cvldenco of the lnte rest which they take in the welfare of the insti tution. Full juttice was done the burdens of the tables, the scene being extremely animated To the clatter of the dishes and the rattle of knives and forks were added the murmurtngs and laughter of three huudrcd voices, and now and then the stiains ot music. In the midst of this hubbub ex-Governor Pol lock finally arose, and commanded silence. He then addressed the assembled company in his customary happy vein, adverting to the fast that to-day marked the passaged almost tue third of a ceutury siuce the corner-stone of Lalayette College was laid. But, said tho speaker, happy as is the present occasion of rejoicing oyer its prosperity, life has always Its lights and shadows, aud there is now cast upon ns the shadow of a great loss. One is not here to-day who was always here before, who was with us from the first, who laid the corner-stone of Lafayette College, who was its founder and its fiist President. The name of Dr. Junkin will be as enduring as the solid stone which he assisted in pntting in place; his memory needs no better monument than the building on yonder hill. This is the shadow which reBts upon us to-day. Bat though the shadow is here, the light is not ob scured. GoverLor Pollock proceeded at con siderable length to pay a fitting tribute to the memory of the late Dr. Junkin, whose recent death in Philadelphia has cast a gloom over the denomination of which he was such a brilliant ornament, and such a useful, zealous member Jut kin is gone, continued the speaker, but his mantle has fallen upon us. In his place la a worthy successor. Dr. William C. Cattell. the second founder and second President ol Lafayette College. Under his earnest labors the Institution has gained the rich endowment of nearly $400,000 within two or three years. Governor Pollock referred at length to the zeal displayed by Dr. Cattell in securing an ample endowment for the institution, aud tbe great and lasting success which has attended his efforts in this direction. He concluded by proposing the health ot Dr. Cattell, the proposition being received by a hearty, almost boisterous round of applause. In responding, Dr. Cattell expressed the gratl fication which he felt on the occasion, slatiug that he much preferred the quiet of his seat to tbe floor. But he could not retrain from giving the patrons and friends of Lafayette College some words of encouragement and congratula tion on the great success which bad attended the effort to endow it in a substantial manner. During the past year an effort had been made to increase the endowment to $400,000 by raising $200,000 in addition to what had been previously received. Mr. A. Pardee, of Hazleton, who had already given the College $120,000, had added $80,000, on condition that the $200,000 desired be received within a year. The time prescribed had not yet eltiped, and $170,000 in all had been subscribed, while there was pood reason to be lieve that the full amount would be forthcoming within the next few weeks. After referring at sorxe length to his relations with many of thoao present as Professor in former years, the Presi dent resumed his seat, amidst another hearty outburst of cheers. Governor Pollock then Introduced to the as semblniie Mr. I'ardee, tho great benefactor of the College, who received such a greeting as would in some nieasuio repay tilm for his mag nificent gpuerc6ity. Mr. Pardee U a man of few words, and he said but few on this occasion, thei-e being to the effect that to President Cat ttli's untiring industry and devotion Lafayette College was indebted for the splendid endow ment which it had received. William Adamaon, Eq., of Philadelphia, another munificent beuefuctor of the institution, also addressed the company, in addition to several of the trustees, professors, and Invited guests, and the entertainment was brought to a clo!"e about 4 o'clock, with nianyernest fare wells and heartfelt expressions of good-will. Vhe CloalBg Hceae. Heretofore one of the most pleasant features of Commencement week has been the levee at Pres-iilent Cattell's house, ou tho evening of Commencement Day. This year It was nccos. sarily omitted, in consequence of recent bereavements In the families of bolh the Presi' dent and Mr.-. Cattell. A reception, however, was given the members and friends of the graduating class, by Professor Traill Green, the senior member of the Faculty, whose resldonee presented a brilliant scene until a late hour in the evtLiug. The beauty of Easton was there, and the beauty of Ettnton is something which will linger long In the memory of any one who has beheld It. Thus, with a hearty enjoyment of the ameni ties of social life, closed the exercises of tho thirty-third aunual commencement of Lafayette College, an institution which, throeeh generous and well-directed liberality, is ou the high road to usefulness sud success, and which fairly merits the sapj oit of the good people of the whole fctate uud country, Ouikbqx, FOURTH EDITION THE LATEST HEWS. Condition of Affairs in Toxaa and Louisiana-The Now Georgia Senator, Etc, Bte., Etc., Kte., Kte.t Kte. LATER FROM WASHINGTON. Special Detpaich to The Winning Telegraph, WasBiKOTON, July 30. Verrlble State ef Affairs la Texas. Major Moore, a prominent Unionist of Texas, who arrived here to-day, represents the condl- , tion of affairs In that section as horrible. At no time in the h'story of the State has there been eo much lawlessness. Life and property are represented as being entirely Insecure, and at tbe mercy of armed bands calling themselves "Kuk-Klux Klan." The Constitutional Convention now In session, it is conceded, will be a failure so far as recon struction on the Congre'sional plan 1b concerned. This will be largely owing to divisions and dig. sensions in tbe Republican porty of the btate. Ex-Governor Hamilton, bo heads the malcon tents, Is said to be Influenced by certain railroad and other mercenary interests, which, it is feared, would be affected unfavorably by the action of tbe Convention. Farts of f.ouwtaa in a Varment. Accounts received by the Onion Republican Congressional Committee from Louisiana are to tbe effect that trouble Is brewing In the eastern portion of that State, which seems to have fallen under the domination of tbe Rebels. Unless an efficient force of troops is sent there, it is feared tbe inhabitants will be in arms against ths newly elected State officials. Preparing far the Campaign, The Republican Congressional Committee has a large force at work preparing documents for tirculatlon In the appioaching campaign. The Committee is now in possession of lists of all ths Republican organizations throughout the North i and they have those of the South all ready When they have received lists of the officers of these organizations, they will be ready to com meucc the distribution of documents. Turn Georgia Senator. The election of Mr. Miller, the new Senator from Georgia, was effected through a division in the ranks of the Republicans. Miller Is said to be a Rebel, aud cannot take the iron-clad oath. Naval Affaire, Despatch to the Associated Preu. Commander Pierce Crosby has been detached from command of the United States steamer bhauioliin, and placed on waiting orders. In consequeace of the act of Congress making; a large reduction in the torce ot seamen em. plowed in the United S atei Navy, Secretary Welles has given directions lor bringing home and putting out ot commission a number of vessels now doing service abroad. It is not yet known what vessels will como home, as there will be more which can be best dispensed with belore commanders of the squad rons to which they are attached. lbs crews of tun vessels that have been put out of commission will be discharged, and their officers placed on other duty. Tbe Maryland Flood. Passeneers who arrived here fo-day from the scene of the late flood on trie Patapscn report that tbe p.opnetois of the Baltimore and Ohio Rmlrosd have a large force engaged In repairing; the road between the Relay House and Ellicott City . The damupe is said to be greater than has been generally supposed. There is a line of hick" and staees- running dally from Ellicott City to Frederick, beyond which place th travel is uninterrupted. The Receipts from Customs From July 20 to July 25, incluflve.'were as fol lows: Boston, $188,480; New York, $2,198,856; Philadelphia. $247,846; Baltimore, $171,972. Total, $2,1)67,154. TEE EUROPEAN MARKETS. Tbis Afternoon' quotations. By Atlantic Cable. Lo-don, July 80 P. M. Consols, 91J94 for both money and aooount. United States Five twenties declined to 72. Atlantic and Great Western, 41. Paris, July 80 P. M. The Bourse is steady, Rentes unchanged. Liverpool, July 30 P. M. The cotton mar. ket Is steady for cotton to arrive and on the spot. Bales now estimated at 10,000 bales. Latest Markets by Telegraph. Kiw Yobk, July 80. Cotton steady at 2929Xo, Flour advauced 6(gi0c; tles of SK'O bbia. Htata alls 80 (i,S7o: Onto, t7oi4U; Wtftttrn rt wiiuil;ilil; Btutbern u-ady; soo boll, (old at S87SCVIS; Ua lfbrnla firm; sod bb'i. sola a Hr80( 12-60. Wheat advaooed I (a) 2c.; alra ol 10 " ba-hels Mo. 2 at SI 8; anther mate, i 35; l auuua wbita. 12 Ait. Corn sdvauolUK; aales of lse.ooe busliala at llM06ri. Oats hvavy aod ao. lower; tulri of SHOuO bushel at 82". In store, lteef quiet, Fork dtfaily at fS'SVJi. Lard steady at 17Ji4lS.'i. Whlbky firm; 600 bbla. la baud Bold at (I SO. PHILADELPHIA STOCK KICHASGK BALES, JTJLT SO Reported by De Haven A Bro., No. 40 B, Third street BKTWKKN BOARDS. smio City H, Mew .ti.iua t!Me doNew...ci(8 (2ooo do. a .bswn.103 (dOoCAAni ui a,'B9... V7 li0aa 1.11 Belt K 43 lno do. b0- SO do 2d. 4a 20 llo.jilwD. 45 looahCataPt. bs. s.i7i II 0 do.......B60 8.H', HO do, O- 14 lot) ah heh Nav...bC0. 22! 60 do...2(tifeiut. 22,'i 100 do..sBowri. 22 200 do.....bao 22' 100 do.m,..M ti'i 8 ah Penna i loo do ..aao. 68 JJ 12 ah Leo V.Mai'y..,.. 60 22 ah Consol'ii Bk... 41 12SU Locunt Ml...., 473i 8 SOUND BOARD. (2000 City (8, New ItKCi 2w(iO ua Am lusa.'bO (oflOO do 7 (.iuo Leh as.KH 1 it $mw do 8it (4000Leh6a.soldl...la. 8 all Cam A Am 128 20 an Pauna H.....reo 68 loo an Lett N 22 loo do aau. 22 luOah HthAlSUi.. M. IS IlBARINd AT TUB CENTKAIi STATION. J. C. Denulaon was arraiened before Aldertnun Beltler on the chaiee of obtaining eoods uuder falsa piotent8. tne evidence elicited was as fol Iowk: William Blasiun, asent for the Stelnway Plana CumpMuy, at No. 1000 Cbrsnut street, testified that tbe deleiidaut splccte 1 an $825 plauo, and he pave it to him for $800oncoudition that $500 should be paid in can, and tbe remainder la ninety days: be went awuy and returned after ban k hours and offered a curck; on demurring to take it, he raid be would eet it endorsed, but failed to do so; the pisno was Keut to No. 212t Spring Harden street, and the check taken, and, ou presenting It the next day at bank, it was found to be worthless; the piano was taka from Rpilug Garden street, and found at Ninth, and liutionwool. Mr Charles 8. Austin, paving teller of tha National Exchange Bunk te.tlued the check was worthless. Isaac II. Fnedenburjr, clerk, testified that ou tbe 2 t'h tbe defendant caaie to his residence, and s'aied he bad a piano, and wished to get 9425 on it, as he hud a note to pay; at 9 o'clock: he called at the pawn otllce, Ninth and Button wood, aud cot $305 on it; at 3 o'clock the de tcctlves called, aud stated the plauo had been stolen. Held in $1500 bail for a further hearing VbU day week at 2 o'clock,
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