r rr H H H J. VOL. IX. NO. 151. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 18G9. DOUBLE SHEET THREE CENTS. 7 FIRST EDITION H 1 ANOL E I. The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln The Pardoned Conspirator Makes a Statement His Knowledge of the Terrible Crime. In May, 1C3, Edmund Hpanglcr wai tried on the rhargo of being one of the conspirators who leagued together to assassinate President Lincoln. For his participation In that plot he wax sentenced to the Dry Tortugas, In company with the notorious Dr. Mutld. JuHt before his adminlstrati ju had closed, President Johnson pardoned these two individuals, and among people of pro-Rebel tendencies they have both, since their return, been extensively lionized. Bpanglcr, It will be remembered, was a scene-shifter at Ford's Theatre, and was on the stago when Booth shot President Lincoln and Jumped from the box to the stage. lie r..-xs just written the following statement, and, as one would naturally expect, as serts his entire innocence, denounces the finding of the coort-niartlal In unmeasured terms, declares against the Justice of his sentence, impeaches the Integrity of those who testified asrnlast him, and dwells at length on the "horrors'' to which ho was subjected while on the Dry Tortugas, in the fuce of many Impartial accounts published since his incar ceration, all agreeing that there was no special hardships Indicted upon him. This Ik his statement, verbatim tt literatim, as found In the New York H'orltl this morning : I have deemed It due to truth to prepare for publi cation the following statement at a time when I hope the temper of the people will give me a patient hearing of my arrest, trial, and imprisonment for alleged complicity In the plot to assassinate the late President Lincoln. I have sutTcred much, but I solemnly assert now, as I always have since I was arraigned for trial at the Washington Arsenal, that I am entirely innocent of any fore or after knowledge of the crime which John Wilkes Booth committed save what I knew In common with everybody after it took place, l runner solemnly assert tnat.ionn WJlkes Booth, or any other person, never mentioned Uw hie any plot, or Intimation of a plot, for the abduc tion or assassination of President Lincoln ; that I did not know when Booth leaned from the box to the stage of the theatre, that he had shot Mr.Lincoln; and that I U1 not. In any way, so help me God, assist In his escape; and I further declare that I am entirely Innocent of any and all charges made against me In that connection. I never knew cither Surratt, Payne, Atzcrodt, Arnold, or Harold, or any of the so-called conspirators, nor did I ever see any of them until they appeared In custody. While impri soned with Atzerodt, Payne, and Harold, and after their trial was over, I wsis allowed a few minutes' exercise In the prison yard. I heard the three unite In asserting Mrs. tfnrratt's entire Innocence, and acknowledge their own guilt, confining the crime, as they did. entirely to themselves, but implicating the witness Welchiunn in knowledge of the original plot to abduct; and with furnishing Information from the Commissary of Prisoners' Department, where weichman was a clerk. I was arrested on the morning of the 16th of April, 1865, and with Ritterspaugh (also a scene-shifter) taken to the police-station on E street, between Ninth and Tenth. The sergeant, after questioning me closely, went with two policemen to search for Peanut John (the name of the boy who hold Booth's horse the night before), and made him accompany us to the headquarters of the police on Tenth street, 'Where John and T were locked up, and Ritterspaugh was released. After four hours' confinement I was released, and brought before Judges Olin and Bing ham, and told them of Booth bringing his horse to the theatre on the afternoon of the 14th of April (1866). After this investigation I said, "What is to be done with me?" and they replied, "We know where to find you when you are wanted," aud or dered my release. I returned to the theatre, where 'I remained until Saturday, when the soldiers took possession of it; but as the otllcer of the guard gave an attache and myself a pass to sleep there, we retired at 10 P. i., and at 1 A. M. a guard was S laced over me, who remained until 9 A. M. unday morning, when I was released. I did not leave the theatre until Sunday evening, and on our return this attache (.Carland by name) and myself were arrested by Detective Lamer. Instead of taking us to the guard-house, he said he would accompany us home to sleep there, but we all went to Police Headquarters on Tenth street, and when Carland asked If we were wanied, an otllcer sharply said "No." I returned to the theatre that night, and remained the next day till I went to dinner, corner Seventh and G streets. That over, I remained a few minutes, when Ritterspaugh (who worked at the theatre with me) came, and niceties Pe, said.;'! bve given my evidence, and would like how to get some 6f the reward." I walked out with Ritterspaugh for half an hour, and on returning to lie down left word that If any one called for me to tell them that 1 was lying down. Two hours alter I was called down stairs to see two gentlemen who had called for mo. They said that I was wanlcl down street. On reaching the sidewalk they placed me In a hack and drove rapidly to Carroll Prison, where I was detained a week. Three days afterwards Detective, or Colonel, Baker came to my room, and questioned me about the sale of a horse and buggy (which belonged to Booth), and I told hi in all about it freely and readily. On the day following I was called Into tho ottlce of the prison In order to be recognized by (Sergeant Dye, who merely nodded his head as I en tered, and then he left. (Dye subsequently testified that he was sitting on the steps of the theatre just before Booth Ured the shot, and to seeing myste rious persons about.) I was allowed on the fourth day of my imprisonment to walk tho prison yard, but from that evening I was closely confined and fuarded until the next Saturday at miiluight, when was again taken to the ottlce to see a detective, who said; "Come, tSpanglcr, I've some Jewelry for you." He handcuffed me with my arms behind my back, and guarding me to a hack, I was placed in It and driven to the Navy Yard, where my legs were manacled, ami a pair of Llllie haudcuii'g placed on my wrists. 1 was put in a boat and rowed .a I..... uiliuM ' ii u , . 1 1 - , . r, nil twiil it K.I th.rrfkiwn trifk a anmll illrtv rnfim. hot.woen f.wn wnlnr. closets, and on to a bed of filthy life-preservers and blankets, with two soldiers guarding the door. I was kept there for three days. I had been thus con fined three days on the vessel when Captain Monroe came to me and said: "Spangler, I've something that must be told, but you must not be frightened. We have orders from the Secretary of War, who must be obeyed, to put a bag on your head." Then two men came and tied up my head so securely thut I could not see daylight. I had plenty of food, but could not eat with, my face so muttied tip. True, there was ft small hole in the bag near my mouth, but I could not reach that, as my hands were , wedged down byvthe iron. At last, two kind-hearted soldiers took compassion on me, and while one watched, the other fed me. On Saturday night a man came to me, and after drawing the bag so tight as to nearly suffocate me, said to the guard, "Don't let him go to sleep, as we will carry hiin out to hang him directly." 1 heard them go up on the deck, when there was a great rattling of chains and other noises; and while I was trying to Imagine what was going on and what they Intended to do, I was dragged out by two men, who both pulled me at times In different directions. We, however, reached a boat, In which I was placed, and were rowed a short distance. 1 could not say then where we stopped, for my face was still covered. After leaving the boat I was forced to walk some distance, wild the heavy lions still on my legs. 1 was then suddenly stopped, and made to ascend three or four Might of stairs; and ss I stood ut tho top waiting, some one struck me a severe blow ou the top of Ilia head, which Manned aud half threw me over, when I was pushed into a small room, where I remained in an uncon scious condition for several hour. Tho next morn ing some one came with bread and coffee. I reinained here several day, sintering torture from the bsg or padded hood over my face. It was on Hunday when It was removed and 1 was shaven. It was then replaced, home hours after, General llartrauft came and read to me several charges that 1 was engaged lu a plot to assassinate the President and tho day following I was carried Into a military court, and still hooded, before all of It members. 1 remained but a short time, when I was r returned to my cell for another night and day. and then sgalu presented In this court. Mr. Blngliam, Assistant Judge-Advocate, read the charge against me, and asked m if I had any objection to the court, and 1 replied "No," and inadu my plea of "not guilty." They then wished to know If I desired counsel, and when I answered affirmatively, fii iieral Hunter, the President of tho Court, insisted that I should not be allowed counsel, no w a, How ever overruled, but it was several days before I was Bt-rmitted legal nid, the court in tue meanwhile taking: evidence with closed doors. On every ad touruincnt of the court, If only for an hour, I was retued to my cell and the closely-ottlng hood jsMwl w my bead. TtH continued till June 10, IMS, when I was relieved from ths torture of t?ic bag, but my hands and limbs remained heavily manacled. On one Funday, while I was confined at this plane (the Washington Arsenal), I was visited by a gentle man of middle stature, rather stout, with full beard and gold-framed spectacles. He noticed my mana cles and psdded head. I afterwards learned that he was Mr. Htanton, the Secretary of War. It Is proper to state that when the hood was placed on me, Cap tain Monroe said It was by order of the Secretary of 'Mar. My first thought was that I was to be hung without Uial, and the hood was preparatory to that act. The first time I ever saw Mrs. Surratt was In the Carroll Prison yard, on Capitol Hill. I did not see her again until we were taken into court the first day at the arsenal. My cell was on the same corri dor with hers, and I had in pass It every time I was tsken Into court. I frequently looked Into her cell, a mail room about four feet wide by seven feet long. The only things in her cell were an old mattress laid on the bricks and an army blanket. I could see the irons on her feet, as she was generally lying on the mattress, and was the last one brought Into court, she occupied a seat In court near the prison doer. The seat was twelve Inches high, and the chains be tween the Irons on her feet were so short that she always had to be assisted to her seat. She was so sick atone time that the court was compelled to ad journ. On the 17th of July, about midnight, I was con vtyed to a steamboat, and arrived the next day at Fortress Monroe, and was thence taken to the gnu bi at Florida. The Irons on my arms were tempo rarily removed, but Captain Diitton, in charge of the guard, ordered heavy LlPle Irons to be placed on me, hen General Dodd, chief otllcer In charge, more humanely countermanded his order and had the Irons again removed from my arms. 1 was placed for security In the lower hold of the vessel, and com pelled to descend to It by a ladder. The round were far apart, and, as the lrns on my feet were chained but a few inches apart, my lejs were hiulsed nnd lacerated fearfully. The hold where I was confined was close and dirty, but after two or three days I was allowed on deck in tho daytime, but was closely guarded. I was allowed to speak to no one of the crew. We arrived at Fort Jotter son, on the Dry Tortugas, and were handed over to Colonel Hamilton, commanding, who placed me until the next day In a casemate. The next day I was brought before Colonel Hamilton, who in formed me that he had no more stringent orders concerning me than other prisoners confined there. 1 managed to get along comfortably for a while, though to some of the prisoners the officers were very cruel. One man by the name of Dunn, while helping in unloading a Government transport, got hold of some liquor and imbibed too freely ; for which he was taken to the guard-house and tied up to the window-frame by his thumbs for two hours. Oeneral Hill then ordered him to be taken down and be made to carry a thirty-two pound ball, but a the hanging had deprived him of the use of his thumbs, he was unable to obey. The officers, however, put two twenty-four pound balls in a knapsack, and compelled film to carry them until the sack gave away from the weight of the Iron. Jle was then tied up by the wrists and gagged in the mouth by the bayo net from 8 P. XI. till the next morning. He was then taken down and thrown into the guard-house, but was so exhaused that he had to be removed to the hospital. It was decided to amputate three of his lingers, but this was reconsidered. He lost, how ever, the use of his thumb and two fingers. This punishment was inflicted by Major McConnell, offi cer of the day, and was carried out by Serjeant Edward Donnelly. Another poor prisoner named Brown was once excused by the doctor from work on the plea of Ill ness, but the Provost Marshal Insisted, and finding him too ill and lacking strength, made him carry a thirty-two pound balL He staggered under the weight and was compelled from weakness to put it down. He was tlitm takeu to the wharf and with his legs tied together and his hands tied behind him, a rope was placed around him and he was thrown into the water and then dragged out. This was done three or four times, he begging for mercy most plteously. He was finally Jerked out of the water and ordered to return to his ordinary work. The poor wretch crept off, apparently thankful for any escape from such torments. Captain Joseph Rittenhouse was otllcer of the day, and his orders were tarried out by Corporal Spear. During the latter part of last octoher I was placed in irons and compelled to work with an armed sen tinel over me. 1 did not know the reason for this, for I was unconscious of having given oifense, and had conformed to every regulation. I was then closely conlined and allowed to communicate with no one for four months. The pretense for tr A I afterwards learned, Bprang from an attempt of Dr. Mudd to escape. Colonel St. George Lcger Grenfel, aged 66 years, was token sick and went to the Doctor to get ex cused from work. The Doctor declined to excuse hiin. He then applied to the Provost. Marshal, who said that he could not excuse hiin If the Doctor could not. Grenfel then tiled to work aud failed. They then took him to the guard-house, tied hiin up for half a day, and then took him to the wharf. tied bis hands behind hiin, tied his legs together, and put a rope around his waist, There were three oillccrs, heavily nrmed, who drove spectatorsh from' the wharr; 1 could see and hear from my window, The colonel asked them if they were going to throw him into tlic water, and they answered "Yes." He then jumped in, and because he could not sink tney drew htm out and tied about forty pounds of iron to his legs, and threw him into the water again, aud after he hud sunk twice they milled him out again, and then com pelled hi m to go to work. The otllccrs who hail hiin In hand were Lieutenant Robinson. Lieutenant Pike, and Captain George W. Crabb, assisted by Sergeant Michael Gleason, aud Assistant Military Storekeeper g. 'i'. .jucKson. who lieu tnetron on ins legs, uu sin Samuel Peebles tied up Grenfel for saying llial "he was capable of doing anything." Colonel Gren fel was forced to scrub and do other menial work when he proved he was so 111 as to have refused to eat his rutlous for a week. All of the otllcers hated Grenfel on account of a letter wnicii appeared in a New Yolk paper, which they said Grenfel wrote, about tying up tue prisoner Dunn, wnicn letter was truthful, as others and myself were witness! s to the details It related. One very stonny night Grenfel. with four others, escaped in a small boat, and was evidently drowned near the fort. Ills escape was cnscoverea, nut tne storm was so se vere that it was deemed too dangerous to pursue them, although a steamer was at the wharf. Grenfel frequently ueciaied nis intention or running any risk to escape, rather than, to uso his own words, "to be tortured to death at the fort." These are only two or three Instances of the many acts or cruelty practised at tue ion. miring my Imprisonment at Port Jefferson I worked very hard at carpentering and wood ornamental work, making a great many fancy boxes, etc.. out of the peculiar wood found on the adjacent islands; the greater portion of this work was made for oillcers. ity my industry in mat direction, i won some ravor In.thelr eyes. I was released In March of the pre sent year by executive clemency. UMAN M'ANUl.Kll. KL'KiERS COLLEGE. From, Our Own Correnpoiuient. New Bhunswick, June 22 Rutgers College, which ranks eighth In order of establishment In the United States, celebrates this year the ninety-ninth anniversary of Its existence. Another June will witness her centennial. This year she admits a class of forty young men, and graduates twenty-four, who go forth bearing her maternal blessing. With a board of trustees earnest, vigorous, and alive to the wants of to-day; with a faculty of young and able professors, and with a host of enthusiastic under-. graduates, and an alumni already '.Vaklng Up to en, UiiiBlatin and diligence, lingers College looks to a bright and useful futrtre. No Institution In the land, In proportion to lier means, devotes more attention tQ the studies of natural science and the various sub jects of study embraced under the head of socla. science. Professor George McCook, who is the State Geologist of New Jersey, and who has recoutly finished the geological survey of the State, and pub lished the results of it, presides over the department of chemistry, physiology, and tho theory and prac tice of rarmlng. Professor John C. Smock, now In Berlin, is the recently appointed Professor of Mine ralogy, Mining, aud Metallurgy. A large farm, well Hocked with Implements aud live stock, Is part of the college apparatus, and Its practical benefit has been demonstrated by the public exhibitions of trials of improved machinery, fertilizers, etc., during the past year. Scientific studies do not by any means constitute the whole course of studies, but form tho "Scleutlllo Course." In the classical department, besides the usunl drill and reading In Greek and Latin, oar peer less mother-tongue receives a large share of atten tlou. The classics and mathematics are optional at the end of the Sophomore year. Four days oiex amination precede the student's gala week of the year; and In Rutgers, it Is the gala-day! New Brunswick. This year the baccalaureate sermon was delivered In the I lrst Reformed Church of this city. The ser mon was by Rev. William Campbell, Psesldent of the college, from Matt, v, 1 able, thoughtful, and spoken with deep emotion, as he addressed the graduating class, showing the different ways In which educated men might let their light shine. But a commencement at Rutgers without a boat race Is no commencement at alt. The college stu dents have a university club and own two fine boats, besides private sculls, etc. For the last three months three separate crews have been In training, and on Saturday the long-expected race came off. Tie first was between two sculls, rowed by George Frellng huysen and K. Williamson, over a mile coarse and return. The latter won the race. Time, 14 mln. 40 sec The next race was between tho six-oared gigs Henry Rutgers snd the Raritan, the former rowed by college students and the latter by a crew of New Brunswick young men. The race was intensely ex citing at first, when the start was made, and as long as the boats were in sight ; on the return, however, the Interest rather flagged, because the Raritan was beaten by nearly tx minutes. Dense clouds of spec tators lined the bank and bridge, in spite of the stormy appearance of the sky, and the cheers and en thusiasm of the college students scarcely could find bounds as the college crew came In victors. Another more exciting race between two college crews, the Zephyr and Whltecaps, was won by a few oars' lengths by the latter. The commencement exercises to-day were highly Interesting. The programme gone through with was as follows: INVOCATION. Martin Fabler, Rochester, N . Y Latin HalutAtory. G. W. Ijibaw, IlarlinRon, N. J EDKlinb Salutatory. M Bedell Vail, New Brunawick, N. J Philosophical O rut ion. R. C. Prnjrn, Albany, N. Y Modern fOinry, N. Board, Plimpton, N. J Why Not? W. K. (iriffis. Philadelphia, Pa Boyhood' Dreams. K. V. Shepard, Hudson. N. Y., Fate. W. A. Van Muter, Holrodel, N. J Macaulajr. T. D. Frar.ee, Hound Brook, N. J Christian Chivalry. I. P. Fell, Trenton, N. J StnKRlintOuba. K. W. Clark, Albanv, N. Y ForaiRn Travel. 8. R. Rnoknall, New Brunswick, N. J Love of Money. ,J. Hart, Philnilelpbin, Pa What Next? N. Terhnne, Paterwin, N. J Unwritten lliitory. A. D H. Voorheer, Six Mde Run, N. J ProKreiw. R. Doiit, Gnttenberp, N. J . Life's Great Work. K. Ixjrifiwu'k, Caxtleton, N. Y. Kim and Fall of Republics. J. Doughty, Jr., Komerville, N.J Forces of Geology. II. V. M. Dennis, Marlboro, N. J Influence of Pnrtios. J. T. Van Uleef. Jersey City, N. J Inconsistency. A. Vandervner, Rocky Hill, N. J More Territory. K. Stilly, Madiaon, N. J Individuality. C. L. Knupp, Lowville, N. Y Sleeping Heroes. PRIZF.S AWARDF.D. Rroadhesd Prize for CIhhhics Martin Bidder. Fuydam Prir.e for Natural Science Wm. K. Gritfis. (Miydhiu I'rire for Composition Win. K. Grirtis, Krudley Prize for Mathematics Martin liihler. Cook l'rir.e for Mineralogy Joshua Doujrlity, Jr. Murray Prir.e for Thesis, (1st) K. Sealv. (2d) S. E. Bucknall .IlINIOa PRIZE. Schertnerhorn Prize for Composition. . R. A. Peurse. SOPHOMORE PRI7.K8. Myron W. Smith Prize for Declamation, (1st), W. H. Lawrence. Myron W. Smith Prize for Declamation, (2d), C F. Van Xnwegen. Van Doren Prize for the best F.ssay on Missions, A. W. Benson, V7. J. Hill. The Degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on the following candidates: Martin Buhler, FMgar Bergen, Kobert Doig, Theodore D. Frszee, Wm K. Griflis, John Hurt, Charles L. Knapp, Fdward Lodewick, George W. 1 aliaw, Robert C. Pruyn. F.dwi.rd D. Hhepard, Nicholas T erhune, M. Bedell Vail, John T. Van Cleef. The degree of Bachelor of Science was conferred on the following candidates: Nathaniel Board, Simon E. Buck nail, Holmes V. M. Dennis, J. Ridgway Fell, Edward hvaly, Augustus Vanderveer, William A. Van Meter, A. D. H. Voorucea, Johnson Dougherty. Jr. A silver cup was presented to K. A. Apgar, of the class of ISKtf, he boing the first father of the class. The Master Oration was delivered by John M. Oant, anil the Valedictory Oration by Edgar Bergen, of Fiat burn, L. I. The magnificent sum of 110,000 has been presented to the college by Abraham Voorhecs, Esq. Rev. Charles Neyer, D.D., has been appointed Pro fessor of Modern Languages. F'our now portraits of deceased professors have been added to the college chapel collection. The centennial annlversrry of Rutgers College will be celebrated In grand style next year. A commit tee of Alumni have been appointed to confer with the Trustees on the subject. DEDICATION OF THE DICKINSON MIS SION CHURCH. 7 Voni Our Oicn Cvrrenjwndent. Carmhi.r, Pa., June 23. The history of this enter prise Is another illustration of how much can be done for Christ when there's a mind for the work. The northeastern part or the town Is one of tho most rapidly improving sections, and one of the most poor ly supplied with church accommodations. A number of years ago a young man connected with the college determined that something could be done. Others were associated with him of kindred sentiments, and a Sunday School was organized in what was justly regarded as the Five Points of Car lisle. Last winter a blessed revival of religion broke out and ran all around the neighborhood, like lire lu dry Hubble. The place of prayer became too straight ened, and a lot was secured, on which the noble little band of students from their own limited funds began to Improve by the erection of a mission cha pel. The result of these efforts is the building and completion of aneat brick house of worship, thirty by forty feet In size, costing about 12000. The exercises connected with Its dedication took place on this afternoon. The house was nearly rilled with deeply Interested auditors, a goodly number of whom are students lu the college. The services were opened with the usual address by Rev. Bishop Scott, aud the singing of the hymn "Great Is the Lord our God, And let Ilia praise be great." Prayer was offered by Rev. G. W. Cooper, of Balti more city. The first lesson was read by Rev. A. Wallace, of Philadelphia. The second lesson wa read by the Rev. T. A. Fernley, of the city of Read ing. Bishop Scott read the hymn beginning "And will the great, Ktcrnal God Uu earth establish Ills abode?" which was sung with spirit. Rev. Dr. Bartine, of New Jersey, was then Intro duced, who proceeded to deliver an address In his usual happy style. His subject was "Tho Great Aim of Christianity," to present every man perfect in Christ Jesus, to take the world, desolated, fallen, polluted as we Hud it everywhere, and put It Into a process of edueatioii, civilization, and evangelization as to present the linage of the heavenly. Christianity has made Its impression upon every department of the world. It is adequate fully to accomplish Its grand work. It saves from superstition and pride, and saves hiin a ith tho power ol an eternal life In heaven. It Is adapted to every man of the race. No ancient philosophy ever taught Us truths to a class of little children. Jesus was the first of the world's great teachers who took a little child In his arms aud prcsssd It to his bosom. One of the subllmcst say lugs of the Saviour Is, "The field Is the worhU My doctrines are for all. My realm Is In every oil mo. My gospel Is to shed its Influence upon the whole unbounded world," Like to this Is the expression of Mr. Wesley "The world Is my parish." Every workman for God, to be successful, must be a personal witness of the power of God In his own experience. He is the best workman for God who can bear witness to the power of the Holy Spirit to the for giveness of Bins and the renewal of the heart through faith In Christ. The address closod with a beautiful appeal for this glorious Gospel. Rev. Dr. Tiffuny, of New Brunswick, N. J., was then introduced, and delivered a short address. Ho congratulated the young men ou the neatness of lb chapel, and the field which it opens for great useful ness. . . . Rev. J. Corns. P. FL nf the district, appealed to the people for material aid. He stated that f .MO was needed to meet demands against the building com mittee and present, embarrassments. Tim Minonnt tui n u r 1 v rpuliMd. The church was then dedicated In due form by Ttnv lllNlinn Heolt. The audience was dismissed with the singing Of the Dojology and tlie benediction bj the jUeheu, SECOND EDITION LATEST BY TELEGRAPH. Dickinson College and Lehigh Univer sity Their Annual Commence ments To-day Tho Brilliant Gatherings and Exer cises Awarding the Diplomas. The Coming Gettysburg Celebration Preparing for the Memorial Event. FROM THE STA TE. I.ehltih 1'nlvertdty -Ilethlclieiii In n. Flutter -The Plcnnnrea of 'X'nlrcrfdt v" Hay-Tlip IVoitimI lnn. Special Despatch to The livening Telfifraph. Rkthlehf.m, Pa., June 24. "YhU plciuit town is all iu a flutter of excitement to-duy, ami the celebration of "University liny" and the in auguration of Packer Hall named in honor of Hon. Asa Packer, the founder of tlic Lehigh University have attracted a number of visitors, nnd bus Induced a general turnout f the citi zens. The students of course are In their glory, not merely with exultation that books can uow bo pitched into the corner, and a xonerul feeling of freedom aud liglitlieartediUMis, which only comes once or twice in a life-time, can be indulged w ith impunity, be fore the serious business of the workaday world commences, but because they are the cy nosures of innumerable bright eyes, which belong to the representatives of the sex feminine, who always turn out on such oceasious as this in nil their bravery of silks, ribbons, and laces. Theexcrclscs to-day wereof nn Interesting char acter, but it was more edifying to watch the silent but expensive signals that pnsscd between the fair damsels in the audience and some of the nspirants for university houors on tho platform. But such matters arc not for a correspondent to dilate upon, and your readers will uot thank me for commenting on the flirting propen.-itie of the belles of Bethlehem instead of telling them about the performances of the day. The exercises of the occasion took place in chapel, and the performance, ns is usual on such occasions, commenced with reading of tho Scriptures and prayer. Right Rev. W. B. Stevens, D.D , the President of the Board of Trustees, then gave an exceedingly interesting historical account of the foundation and progress of the Lehigh University. Mr. John M. Thorne, of Palmyra, Pa., followed with a well-prepared and thoughtful oration on ''Civili zers." Mr. "William D. Roualdson. of Philadel phia, made nn amusing address on the subject of "College Life," which, however, embodied some good practical Ideas. A disquisition on '"The Idola of Bacon," by Prauk L. Clerk, of Philadel phia, was a scholarly effort, as was also the ora tion of Mr. Henry B. Reed, of Philadelphia, on "Tho Polllo of Virgil." Mr. William . Clapp recited Mrs. Browning's poem of "Cowper's Grave" in an Impressive manner, and the strictly literary portion of the programme concluded with an address on ''Fruit Trees," by Mr. Miles Rock, of Lancaster. A silver medal was presented for the best de clamation iu the first class, and a gold medal for the best English essay In the second class. The diplomas were presented to tho graduates by the President, ufter which addresses were made by several of the distinguished visitor. The literary exercises were agreeably diversi fied by excellent music by Dodsworth's Band. The following is a list of the trustees, tho faculty, etc; TRUSTEES OF THK UNIVERSITY. The Rt. Rev. William Jiucon Stevens, 1). I)., Bishop of Pennsylvania, President ol the Hoard; the Hon. Asa Packer, Munch Chunk; the Hon. J.W. Maynurd, Willlanisport; Kobert H. Sayre, Ksq., Bethlehem; William II. Havre, Jr., Ksq., Bethlehem: Kobert A. Packer, Ksq., Houtn netnieiiem; .. u. i.iuderman, M. ., Munch Chunk; John Fritz, Ksq., Bethlehem; Harry K. Packer, Ksq.. Maiich Chunk; Joseph Har rison, Jr., Esq., Philadelphia; Kobert A. Packer, Ksq., Secretary. Klisha P.Wilbur, Ksq., Treasurer of the Fund; Edward Tuckerniaii Potter. Ksq., Architect : James Jenkins, Esq., Superintendent of Construction. FACULTY, Henrv C'oppee, LL.T)., President ami Professor of History and English Literature; Rev. Kliphalct Nott Potter, M. A., Professor of Moral and Meutal Phi losophy and of Christian Evidences ; Charles Maver Wetherlll, Ph.D.. M. D., Professor of Chemistry; Alfred Marshall Mayer, Ph. I)., Professor of Phvstcs and Astroiiouiy ; William Theodore Koepper, Esq., Curator or Allneraiogicai and ueoiogicui Museum; H. Stanley Uoodwin, C. E., Demonstrator of Civil Engineering; Richard P. Ilothwell, C. E., Demon strator of Mining aud Metallurgy. INBTKUCTOKSf. (ieorso Thomas Graham. A. B., Instructor in Latin and (ireek; Charles Frederick Kroeh, A. B., Instruc tor lu French and uerman; Mr. vt umrou biiapleign, Instructor and Assistant in cnemistr.y; Joseph F. Peiiuiugton, A. B., Instructor iu Mathematics. The University sermon will be preached next Sunday by the Right Rev. F. D. Huntingdon, Bishop of Central New York. STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY. FIRST CLASS. Theodore Bait i, Phila. R. W. Hopkinaon, Pliila. Lima- It. Benedict, Wethers- Harvey 8. Ituiikokeeper, helll hprttwa, . . ueuuuneiu. Vt. V. Bland, Philadelphia. W. K. Bund. New York city. . H. Borhek, Betlilohem. I) 1. Uruner. (Jolulubia. Ptt. W. (i. Clapp, Newburg, N Y. Horace Keeaoy, York (). M. Lance, I'iyinoutli, Pa. liarles tv. Ale Bellefonte. Pa Pa. h. P Udrmott, J. L. McKntae, 1'biludelpliia. A. W. Clemens, South Beth- II. Barjinia do Miranda lnlinm. J. A. L Coelho, Para, Brazil. Henry St. L. Coppee, South Bethlehem. W. 8, Cortrinlit, Bethlehem. W. W.Cnrtin. Belleionte, Ha. C. Deoenuardt.Treackow.Pa. O. W. Ueppen.Trevertoa Pa. (!. O. Freck, Centralia, Pa, ParH. KrA7i1 R. Florutita de Miruada, Para, Brar.il. Henry W. Morgan, Black woo.itown, N. J. .1. J. OU, l'liuwnt Valley.Pa. Henry M. Pollieuiui, New York city. Murray Kuan, Philadelphia. Edward J. Freeman, Free-iCUaa. A. W'ehater, Welhers- iiianehurK, Pa. Hew hpnnga, W. V. W. H. (.illilnn, Philadelphia. M. B. Weed, Now York city. H. K. Hale. Bellefoule, Pa. J. Yardley, lloyloatowu. Pa. K. Hancock, bt. Louia, Mo. H. S. Yohe, BetUlohem. B, F, Heiluer, Tamag.ua, Pa. I SECOND CLASS. F. h. Olere, Philadelphia. Win. H. McCarthy. New H. H. Drinker, Philadelphia. Haven, Conn. F. F.Iriiiklioue, Katon,Fa. J. 8. Poluniu.us.Jr., N.Y.city. W. Kllm, hau Paulo. Brazil. K. K. .SiiiU.li. N. Y. city. K F. I' mitt, Philadelphia. (.P. Steele, Wilkesbarre.Pa. A. (lllinore, Philadelphia. IO. (J. Weaver, Carlisle, Pa. H. A. Harrison, NewbVN.Y. K. U. Wlielen. Philadelphia. L. K. Klotx, Maujh Chunk, II. l.Zendt,bkiiMckv'e,Pa. Pa. I JUNIOR SCHOOLMEN. In School of Civil KnKinHerinx -George L. Cummins, I. iuisvdlo. Ky. ; Miltou JJiiiuuirk, Maucli Cliuuk. Pa.; Harry K. PacVer, Mauch Chunk, Pa. ; John M. Thome, Palmyra, Pa.; Kussel B. Yatos, Waverly, N. Y. In School of Mechanical KiiKineeriiig -Bichard Brod head, South Bethlehem: William K. Butler, Mauch Chunk, Pa. ; (leorne A. Joukiua, South Bethlehem; Hobort P. Weston, Slatinifton. Pa. Iu School ol Minina aud Metallurgy-William J. Kerr, Jr., New York City ; Hurry K, Price, Pottsyille, Pa. In School of Analytical Cliemiatry Lehman P. Aali 111, sd, Philadelphia, J. F. lteynolda Kvana, iortWayue, '"in School of Oeneral Literature-Henry B. Roed, Phila delphia ; W illiam 1. Ronaldson, Philadelphia. MCNIOU SCIIOOLMKN. First (iraduating Class, IStW Milet Bonk, School of Civil FiiKiueering, jnoastr, IV; Charles K. Kunaldson, Kt-liool of Meohuiiical Kiitfineerimi, Philadelphia: J. Hsvuea II. Corhiu, Suhool of Analytical ChoiuiAlry. Bar r r ,ti ,.f i u..i , ... a ,..:.... 1laUO. TV. 1. ; t.iuiritw tt . vuv,ii, ncuiHH ui jinuiyiiiuti Cueuiialry, Bethlehem, Pa. : Clarence A. Wolle, Hckool of Aualyui'aiCueiuuiuy, Botbleuein, P, nicMnann Vlen The Cmmrnrement Ksrr clue The Oration Degree Conferred -The KxrrrWa Thin iff orntnT A Brilliant Event. Special tkupatch to Tht livening Telegraph, Cari.isi.k, Juno 24. Upon our arrival in this ancient borough of Carlisle, we were exceedingly gratified, not to say surprised, to And tho greatly improved condition of tho venerable institution whose scat It Is. The Campus and the old halls of learning have been rejuvenated and made to look Inviting and attractive. We learn that Ihese improvements were begun two years ago, while Professor Hillman was President ad interim. New zest has been added under the odtninitration of the new President, Rev. R. L. DnMiicll, D. D. The first step was the erection of a picket fence on the north and west side of the pro perty, and from this tho march of improvement has been right onward. The grounds of the West College, have been laid out in tlic most approved style. Fruit trees and (lowers and beautiful shrubbery have been planted. Much tnte is displayed in these extcr tnil improvements. A venerable, friend of the institution, a relative f one of the professors, has already expended, we are told, nearly four thousand dollars of his ovi n private funds toward these Improvements, and contemplates still greater things. There are other Methodist gentlemen who should come forward and assist the President iu making this old Methodist college ns the (iarden of Eden. It can be done. Who will help ? The activity and progress of the college seem to have set the ball of town improvement in motion. The owners of surrounding pro perties have beautified and set In order their respective properties. We have not seen the tuict mid finished town Iu such holiday attiro before. Tho Rev. Dr. Dashlcl is. live, energetic, and active. The Faculty are popular and able teachers of the several branches committed to their care. The examinations of the classes evinced a high deirree of learning, and great success in the Ensli.sh and classical branches of education. Old Dickiuson is in a blaze of success. Ilcr future Is big with promise. The crowd of visitors never was so great at any. former commencement, showing that the C hurch values Dickinson College as she deserves. The commencement exercises began on Sun day morning, 20th lust.. Tho sermon befdre the Society of Religious Inquiry was preached by the Rev. Dr. Wing, pastor of the Presbyte rian Church of Carlisle. His theme was the essential idea of the Christian ministry. It was an able aud scholarly production, aud delivered w ith much ability. The Baccalaureate address was delivered on Sunday evening by the senior Professor, 8. D. Hillman, A. M. The subject was "Truth and Freedom." It displayed great learniug, and was highly commended. The Junior contest manifested groat talent for rhetoric and eloquence. It was never surpassed iu this institution. The oration beforo the Literary Societies on Tuesday evening was delivered by A. II. Siape, Esq., of Salem, N. J. Theme, "Tho tendency to decline in the three learned professions of literary aud scientific attainment." The speaker did honor to himself and his alma mater. The trustees conferred the honorary degree of D. D. upon the Rev. John F. Chaplain, of Phila delphia, and Rev. Thomas Ilanlon, of New Jersey; the degree of M. A. upon Rev. John Atkinson, of Newark, N. J., Professor D. W. Bartine, of the Philadelphia High School, and (J. M. Lcfferts, Esq., of New York; and the degree of LL.I). upon Chauccllor Bates, of Dela ware. Tho oration before the Alumni Association last night, by tho Rev. Dr. Tiffany, on "Pro gress," w'us a masterpiece of oratory. It elicited the most unbounded commendation, as never having been surpassed iu the history of the college. The Meeting thin Morning. At a meeting this morning Charles W. Carrl gan, Esq., of Philadelphia, was elected orator for the next year. Rev. C. C. Tiffany, of New York, was elected President of the association. At 9-80 this morning the students, the faculty alumni, and officials and visitors, formed on the Campus, and being preceded by a baud of music, proceeded to Rheems' Hall, which was densely packed with the elite and beauty of the town. Everything here betokens the vastly aug mented prosperity of "Old Dickinson" under the able and efficient administration of Its model President. The exercises were opened with prayer bv Rev. Alfred Cookman, of Wilmington. The first honor of the college was awarded to Ilobart II. Smith, of Washington, D. C, who delivered nn oration on the "Eternal Presence of the Past," with a valedictory address. The second honors were awarded to Georgo W. Linn, of Concord, Pennsylvania, who de livered the salutatory address in Latin. The gold medal for oratory was given to James Hep burn Hargis, of Virginia; the sliver medal to James Hamilton McKeehan, of Pennsylvania. Both of these gentlemen are sons of Methodist clergymen. Stewart M. Leldich took the honors in Physical Science. Tho Masters' Orations were delivered by Lewis E. McComas, Ofrud Wllbcrforce Wells, aud J. Todd, of Philadelphia The exercises of commencement were deeply In teresting, and fully up to former years. The (.raduatea. The following graduates received their diplo mas, and the services concluded about two o'clock: L. M. Bacon, J. R. Batlly, D. C. Denney, G. W. Denney, F. 8. Fryslngcr, W. B. Hirons.W F. Horn, T. J. Hunter, J. F. Illlck, S. M. Leldich, W. A. Llndscy, G. W. Linn, W. 8. Morrison, J. H. Shakespeare, II. II. Smith, 8. E. Snlvcly, T. A. Snlvely, A. W. Sterrett, L. D. Watson, R. K. Wlmbrough, C. R. Wright. Altogether, old Dickinson College U in a blaze of glorious prosperity. Excelsior is written upon her banners The 'ouiliin"Jeltyibur(r Celebration, IIakkihbi'iio, June 24 Tho Pennsylvania Central Railroad will run excursiou trains from Philadelphia to Gettysburg on the 2itl and 80th instant, to accommodate visitors to tho dedica tion of the monument in tho SoldloiV National Cemetery on the 1st of July. In conjunction with the New York Central Railroad, an arrange ment has been made to run excursion trains from New York on tho same days, at a low rate. The samo arrangements aro to bo continued to carry visitors to the Gettysburg Springs, which prondses to become a favorite summer resort, now that a commodious hotel has been estab ' liehed there. TUE EUROPEAN MARKETS. Thin Mornlnc'n Qnottlna, By Atlantic Cable, London, June 84 A. M. Consols for monry. sa u and for account. 9'i',(9fiw. United Bute fivo! twenties steady at 80. Kail ways firm: ttrle, Illinois Central, U4)tf. Fhankfort June 24-A. M. United States Flvc twrntlis, 86(Ssd v Li v k r roo t, J u ne st A. M Cotton ashadeflrmer; uplands, lv Sd.; Orleans, lXd The sales to-lay will reach 10,000 bales. BreadstuflS firm. Flour, 88a. 8d. London, June 84 A. M Btitrar on the spot firmer. Calcutta Linseed, 60s. d. Common Rosin, fie. 60. Spirits of Turpentine, 2ns. Havrb, June 84. Cotton closed buoyant last nlsht. London, June 84 Noon. The Bank"of England has reduced the rule of discount to per cenfc Thin Afternoon's Qnotnlionn. London, June 84 P .M. Consols for money, fiSV; for account, 93. U. S. Five-twenties quiet and nn chanRPd. American stocks easier. LivKHroor, June 84 P. M BreadstnfTs roster. Inrd firm but not higher. Cheese, 75. Tallow i 44 s. lid. Havkb, June 84 A. M. Cotton opens easier on the spot. Orrici or ths Hvtckiko Tki.fosavbJ I liiiradny, Jan 1M, IHiH. ( Currency continues to move slowly in ar lo market. The business Interests continue to nan. and this afreets the discount market materially. Cal' loans are principally made In favor of stock brokeis at fyntt per cent,, according to the complexion of the collateral security. Both at the banks and on too street currency appears in full supply, and whilst the former absorb all tho first-class paper otrered by favored customers, the street operators freely take up the balance. 1 ho rates range between 8 per cel t, for choice bills, without much regard for the time of maturity, but the lower figure Is entirely cKiiilned to the banks and Is therefore exceptional. On the streets per ecu L Is often paid for the best, quality of paper, whilst 9I0 percent. Is demanded by the bill discounters lor names not thorontrhly known. Most of the mercantile paper offered on the street is classed In the latter grade, though mnoh of it Is quite as good as any presented at bank counters. uovemnient loans are quiet but strong. Gold opened at UTV, and was quoted at IM at l'i M. The Stock market was quiet, but prices were e)l maintained. State loans were steady- with no trans actions. City sixes were dull at 94 for the old, and par for the new issues. Heading Railroad was steady at 49V i Pennsylvania Railroad sold at 6CJi, no etiange; Philadelphia and Kaie Railroad was rather stronger at 8'ix, b. o. ; and oil Creek and Allegheny Railroad sold at 44, b. o , a decline of t,. Canal stocks were steady at former quotations, but, we have no transactions to report. In Bank shares there were sales of Farmers' and Mechanics' at 118.,. C al aud Passenger Railway stocks were steOy but dull. PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES. Reported by De Haven A Bro., No. 40 S. Third Street FIRST BOARD. W0City6s,N.cAp.lt,0 iiuu lodi a utn Street Bds T5 f 1000 Leh Gold 1.... 92V luosn neau. siuwn. 6 sli F A M Bk.ls.ll8V s sn renna it oot 801 do Is. MV 100 do. b30. 66!i 1 do 83 ao. Is. t6 170 do receipts. tOOshPh AE....b5. Sli 100 do bfiO. 32g o; do boo. aa 300 ShOC A A Kim lots.. 44 8S do 44 100 do 49 11,'U (IO B0. 49 100 do.860wil.49 400 da..lS.bl0. 49V 800 do hlO. 49V 100 do C49 3-1(1 100 do 49 3-18 2 sh Leh Val R. . . . ftOV 8 do B6? I Messrs. Jay Cooki & co. quote Government seen rtttes, etc.. as follows; U.S. 6s, "81, 181 '41!11 X ', 6-X of 1862, 182 mi'i'i; do., 1861, 110(4117; do.,No., 1866, 1183118V: do., July, 186f, 119V0119X: do., 1867, 119,(4U9; do., 1868, U9'(119 ; 10-40r, 108 108. Pacifies, l6i(106V. Gold. 137. Messrs. Da Havbn a B roths r. No. 40 8. Third street, Philadelphia, report the following quotations: U. 8. 6S Of 1881, 121(12iy; do. 1862, 1820183 V ! do. 1864, U6miW, do. 1806, 1177i118.V I do. 1866, new, U9mi9i. ; da 1867, new, U919X ; do. 1868, 119119; do. 68. 10-40S. 107?i(4l08W U.S. 80 Year 6 per cent. Cy., 106(3106 ; Due Comp. Int. Notes, 19V. Gold, 137(4137 ; Sliver, 131133. Nark A Ladhbk, Bankers, report this morning's Gold Quotations as follows: 10-00 A. M 137 Vll'45 A. M. 10-80 10-40 10-44 11-88 .137 137. 137 136 138V 110 " 13 12-06 P. M. 186' 12-06 ' iyc Htock Quotations by Glcndlnnlng, Davis A Co, York house the following :- N. Y. Central R. 191 Ph. and Kea. K. 98 ( Mich. 8. and N. L R..106V Cle. and Pitt. K. 97 V Chi. nd N. W. e.nm. . 8(1 U I Chi. and W. W. pref.. 95 Chi. and R. I. R. 116?g Pitts. P. W. & Chi. R.167 PacliioM.S ssy. Telegraph. I P. M. report through their New West TJnlon Tel 88 v Toledo and Wabash. . T0$ MIL and HU Paul K. o. 74 MIL and St, Paul H. p. 85 Adams express. oo Wells, Fargo. 80i United States 70 Gold 13 j. Market steady. Philadelphia Trade Report. Tni KflDAY, June 84 There - is no change in quercitron Bark, and we continue to quote it at tvi ton. Tanners' Bark ranges from 15 to tiO per ton. Prices of Cloverseed and Timothy are nominal. Small sales of Flaxseed at ti'To per bushel, at which figure it is wanted. The demand for Flour is not so spirited, but prices are well maintained, particularly for the higher grades of spring Wheat, which are most in request. Sales of 1000 barrels iu lots at g55-2S per bushel for superfine; s-866-60 for extras; f(,6-70 for Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota extra family; J."-b7X6-29 for Pennsylvania do. do. ; $7(48-88 tor Ohio do. do.; to -40 for Lancaster county do.; and 9m 10-60 for fancy. Bye Flour and Corn Meal are very quiet. Small sales at f 6-25. ' The offerings of Wheat are small, but the demand has fallen off, and prices are unchanged. Sales of 30U0 bushels red at l-43?l-60; No. 1 spring at $1-60; and Indiana amber at l-60. Kye is steady, with sales of Western at tl '30. Corn Is in active request, and ScwlOOO bushels sold at 96c. for yellow; 90o, for high mixed; and 8o. for Western. Oats are steady at 76a76c. for Western, aud 60(470o. for Southern and Pennsylvania. Whisky is quiet, and ranges from 98c to $1-05, tax paid. LATEST SHIPPING IXTELLIGOCE. For additional Marine. News tee Innide Page. BT TELBORAPH. Fortbrss Monroe, June 24. Paaued np for BkHimore - Brigs Myatio. Halen M. Rowley, and Sarah Orvwell, od clir Arctic, from the Went Iodic. Passed out Brig Ked Wing, from Rio de Janeiro. PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.. JUNE 4. STATE OV TBIUIMOMETEn AT THK EVENIHO TELEORArB erviOE. 7 A. M 72111 A. M 8313 P. M 84 ' CLEARED THIS MORNING. Steamship Fanila, Froeman, New York, John F. Ohl. HriK Herald, l.iulilln, Cardenns, O. W. Bernadon 4 Bro. Sclir W. b. DouKtitea, Tateiu, Portsmouth, Day, Huddell A Co. . Schr John Rtroup, Crawford, Boston, Schr W. W. Locke, Huntley, Boston, do. Hi'hr V. Bhsrp, bliarii, Portsmouth, jo. Kchr J. M. Vance, biinlue, Uamoridueport, do. hchr O. K. Jackson, Baboock, Boston, do. ARRIVED THIS MORNINO. Steamship l aniia, Freeman, 20 hours from NewYojk,. with indse. to John b. Old. 1,1. Steamer H. L. Uaw. Her. 13 hour from Baltimore, with m8VAMGKrVewnari. Babbitt, 7 days from Georgetown. SO with shliiKhs to Patterson i. LippliiiioU. S0V11 -iieoTKe Falos, Little, 6 days Irom Providence, with- "hilurThi. 1 y fromMilford. Del, wHn. rain to .las. L. Bowley 4 Co. Subr Ariadno, Thomas, I day from Smyrna, DeL.wita -rsin to Jas. U BewluyA Co. Kchr Tycoon, (Jooiier, l day from Smyrna, Del., wild grain to J as. L. Bewluy k Co. Correipondme of tht PhiUnUlptita Kxrhana. Lewkb, Del., June 21. At His Breakwater, bri Tubal Cain, from Zar.a ; and sclir Klviu, from New York for Know Hill, Mil. Brid George Harris, from Cardenas, passed in yesterday. Brig Kiei-.utive left the harbor this morning, lor New York. Wind b W. ;raiuing. L. L. LYONS, MEMORANDA.. Steamship Brunette, Brooks, hence, at New Yoik yes terday. Brig l ong Reaoh, hence for Boston, iu spoken 2iet Inst, otf Barnegat. bchr Beulah IC. Sharp, Oole, for Philadelphia, sailed from Bristol 22d inst. Bi-hr A ddie Kuller. Henderson, cleared St St. John, N, B., ISth inst.. for New Castle. Del. Bohr M. J. I-aughton. Lauh-iitou, from Calais for Fhi2a delpliia, at Holmes' Hole'&u inst. Kcur Jume H. Mooie, Niukerson, for Philadelphia, cleared at Boston 22d lost. Hour Challenge, Gulliver, bonce, at Bangor 31st inst. bchrs J. Truman, Gilibs: Cohaaeet, OiObs ; aud GoUtea Fagle, Howes, fur Philadelphia, sailed lrvui New DeUtvid fed lost.
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