THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPIHA, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1871.
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
The Thirty-sixth Commencement.
The Exercise of Commencement
Week The.Baccalaureate Sermon
The Class Cay The Meeting of
the Alumni Association
The Reunions of the
Literary Societies
Commencement Day.
From Our Own Correapcmdent,
Easton, Wednesday, June 21, 1871.
The regular commencement exercises of La
fayette College were held here this week, the date,
however, being somewhat earlier than that of
the similar occasions of former years. The exer
cises have passed off, without exception, in the
most satisfactory manner, the weather being
the utmost that could be desired. The college
graduated to-day a class of thirty-six members,
which is the largest number that has ever be
longed to any one graduating class since the
formation of the college.
The entire undergraduate department of the
college shows the most flourishing state of
affairs. The faculty is now complete in all de
partments, and the best men to be found in all
cases fill the chairs. The attendance In all the
classes is very large and an increasing number
of students is looked forward to every year. The
Interest taken by all parties, the alumni, the
trustees, the contributors and friends of the
college, and the citizens of Easton, who take
great pride in their institution, is of the
most lively description. Under such auspicious
circumstances the college cannot but prosper.
Its star is certainly in the ascendant, and its
numerous friends devoutly believe that it will so
continue until the name of Layfayette shall be
come as well and as favorably known as the
name of any one of her older sister institutions
in either the old or the new world.
The Baccalaureate.
The first official proceeding of the commence
ment was the delivery of the Baccalaureate
sermon, which was preached on Sunday last to
the graduating class by Professor Cattell, the
President of the college.
The text was in Psalms Ixxviil, 0, "The chil
dren of Ephraim being armed with bows turned
back in the day of battle." The aim of the dis
course was to show that all men had certain
duties and responsibilities, but that some, like
the "armed bowman" in aucient warfare had
still greater responsibilities on account of the
more important trusts committed to them.
At the conclusion of the sermon the speaker
addressed the members of the graduating class,
reviewing their history and giving exprestlon
to the affectionate Interest he felt In them all.
He reminded them that their college course had
fitted them for eminent service in this age ot In
tellectual activity; like the men referred to in
the text they were "armed and carrying bows,"
and God would then hold them responsible for
great results. He concluded as follows:
The saddest eights in this world are the
moral wrecks which are floating all over Time's
sea. Men led captive by their passions, slaves
to the animal, dead to every noble impulse. In
their plans for the future and in the occupa
tions of their lives they have regard only to the
physical. They never seem to dream, or if they
do it is only a dream, that they are destined for
an immortal existence, that they have untold
capacities slumbering within, fires burning
which eternity will not extinguish. They are
big children, or human swine; they play their
brief part here, and then disappear into nothing
ness. Class Day.
The class-day exercises were held on Monday
afternoon on the college campus. A tent had
been erected in case of rain, and the prepara
tions by the graduating class for their real fare
well to "Alma Mater" were complete and suc
cessful. The character of the addresses was
without exception of the very highest order. A
praver was made by Rev. Dr. Eckard, after
which Mr. O. J. Harvey opened the proceedings
and welcomed those present. The first oration
was delivered by William Wlely. Jr., entitled
'The Cultivation of the Beautiful.
Next was read the "History," by Mr. O. J.
Harvey, beginning with the appropriate quota
tion, "And now I will unclasp the secret book,
And to jour quick conceiving discontent,
I'll read you matter deep and daugerous."
It consisted of a history of the class during its
four years of college life and experience, and
was remarkably true as to facts.
Mr. Bryan followed with the "Tree Oration."
Hespekeof the past of the class of '71, their
meeting as strangers, their parting as friends.
Their happiest heurs bad fled while counected
with Lafayette, and it was but natural that they
should wish to leave on the. old campus a part
ing token. They therefore planted a tree,
sacred to the memory of the class. As typical
of their common aspirations and friendship,
they had chosen the tulip-tree.
Then came, by Mr. F. W. Edgar, "An Expo
sition of the Science of Pbysiognomlc-Cranlo-logy,"
together with "An examination of the
Crania of the class," an attempt full of wit, and
exciting responsive mirth.
Next followed "Presentations" by J. S. Axtell,
Esq., consisting of a speech accompanied by
some comic manipulations of a "Spree Horn,
which was finally presented to Mr. David King,
a prospective "tutor" in Lafayette College, with
instructions to laKe it to tne faculty, ana
"guard it tenderly."
The "Porting Song of '71" was then sung,
written bv Mr. Crawford, of the class.
The lat oration was a valerllctory by W. B.
Owen. Tie speaker spoke of college friend
ships and the power of love. "Lock up your
money-bags if you will; get knowledge and keep
it if you must: but woe to the man who hoards
the wealth of his heart." The man is independ
ent of bis Alma Mater. However the college
may fare, manhood is eternal.
On the evening of Monday the clas day con
cert was giveu In the Court House by Dod worth's
band, of New York, which has been in attend
ance during the week, officiating at all the per
formances, including the commencement proper.
The Reunion of the Literary Societies.
On Tuesday morning tbe annual reunions of
the two literary societies connected with the
c liege, the Washington and the franklin, were
held in the halls of the respective organizations.
Ia Washington Hall, after the opening roll
call, Rev Mr. McFetridge, of '4, led In prayer
The orator of the day, Hon, A. C. Trippe, of
'64, was then introduced; who delivered an elo
quent and btirring discourse, which had for its
subject the '' Triumphs of Oratorv'
James A. McKuight then aroe to deliver the
farewell address of '71 to the hall, having
chosen for his subject the all -important one of
"Success."
In replv, D. W. Bruckart, of '73, responded in
rehalf of the undergraduate members ot the
1 all.lthe "Progress of Truth" being the subject of
Lis discourse.
Then followed remarks from Feveral of the
old members present. Kev. Mr. Tully spoice ot
the davs when the college was 6n the other bide
of the Lehigh, when Waehingtou Hall was yet
in its infancy. Kev. Mr. Hudson exhorted tbe
members of the hall to the utmost faithfulness
in the discharge of thels duties to it. assuring
them that tl was one of the most Important of
the college exercises. Mr. Stem referred to the
davs of 152, when the iultiatiou fee was twelve
and s halt cents, and the society had as yet no
fixed abode. Hon. A. K. Mct'lure expressed his
npr-reciation of the vaiue of literarv societies,
sot only ai s means of Intellectnal bnt of social
culture. Ex Governor Pollock declared himself
pleased with the growth of the society, and
desired to know whether his last year's predic
tionthat one-half of its members would be
married in a year had been fulfilled; Some
doubt being expressed, Rev. 8. A. Mntchmore
urged the expediency of early . assuming the
conjugal yoke, and added s few words upon the
necessity of firm principles to enable one to per
form his part in life.
After some discussion upon the present and
fnture of tbe hall, and promises of assistance,
pecuniary and otherwise, from the members,
the society finally adjourned.
In Franklin Hall, F. Outellus, the special
presiding olllcer, called the session at 9 o'clock,
and Kev. C. R. Mills, of tbe class of '53, a mis
sionary to China, led in prayer. Walter (j.
Scott, of the class of '68, tutor of Greek, was
then introduced and delivered an eloquent ora
tion on "Revelation."
W. S. Fulton, of 71, In behalf of the gradua
ting! class, gave the valedictory address, taking
for his subject "Development." The present
was taken ae the development from the past,
and thus, by the examination of the past time,
do we solve tbe problem of the present. De
velopment, unlike other principles, has a uni
versal application. All true systems of educa
tion are founded on it. There is, he continued,
at least enough of truth in its theory in animal
organization to cause the intelligent world to
ring with combat for and against it. Revelation
and Darwin seem at least to disagree; but if all
other objections to his theory should be obvi
ated, revelation would soon, by the power of
modern criticism, be explained away. The
speaker then gave the farewell to the hall and
class.
In reply to the valedictory address, II. Ramer
spoke on "The Reign of Peace."
After the close of Mr. Rumer's address, the
alumni strangers present were called on. Rev.
Mr. Mills spoke on the missionary work; Gover
nor Pollock pledged his hearty co-operation for
the success of college societies; Rev. Mr. Gaily
and Kev. Mr. Burrows made short addresses.
Dr. Edgar urged upon the members to take
more interest in society affairs, and Rev. Mr.
Mutcbmore urged tbe need of a new hall. Mr.
Walter tj. Scott spoke in the same Btraln. Rev.
James Long, Dr. Junkln, II. B. Bunsteln, and
W. S. Klrkpatrlck also made short speeches,
after which the hall was adjourned with prayer
by Rev. Mr. Long.
The Alumni Association.
This body assembled in Jenks Chemical Hall
at 2 o'clock P. M., on Tuesday. The meeting
was called to order by Rev. W. A. Jenks, Pre
sident of the association, and prayer was offered
by Rev. Mr. Jones, Chaplain of the Sailors'
Home, Snug Harbor, N. Y. Rev. W. A. Jenks.
of class of '55, was re-elected President, who in-
uuctea mmseii into onice Dy a very interesting
lina was electedVlce-Presldent; Treasurer, Elisha
W. Allis, Esq., of Easton; Secretary, Professor
Seldon J. Coffin; Temporary Clerk, Rev. J.
Burrows. Tbe following irentlemen were an
notated the Business Committee; Mr. IT. f.
Buneteln, Rev. D. S. Banks, and M. N. Apple
gate. The following necrologlcal list for the
year was then read:
Daniel 8. Dusenberre, died at Bedford, N. Y.,
June 29, 1871. Principal of Seminary.
William Lewis Davis, died at Easton, October
3, 1870. Aged 43. Editor of the Easton Daily
Express.
Edward P. Field, died at Easton, April, 1871.
Aged 42.
Rev. William Hunter, died at Clinton, Pa.,
October 5, 1870. Aged 5(5.
Rev. Oscar Parke, died at Chets worth, Illinois,
January 25, 1871. Aged 54. For a time one of
the Faculty of Carroll College, Wis.
Prof. Jacob Person, died at Belviderc, N. J.,
March 19, 1871. Professor in the Polytechnic
College, Philadelphia.
John M. Siegfried, died 'at Easton, April 1,
1871. A numismatist and antiquarian.
The Committee on the Alumni Monument in
honor of students of tne college who had fallen
in the late war reported that the delay in the
erection of the monument had been occasioned
by the inability of the committee to agree.
Over thirty plans have been examined. The
work is now under contract by the builders of
the Gettysburg Monument. The material will
be white granite, en ivened with shields and
stars, and with the form of a soldier standing
tbereon. The contract price Is $4000. To this
should be added $250 for other incidental ex
penses, and counting the cost of the foundation
already erected, the total cost will be about
$5450. The committee urged the alumni to be
prompt in paying the subscription.
Rev. John E. Nassau, clerk of the Gene
ral Assembly, and the orator, was introduced,
and delivered an address dwelling on the natural
love graduates naa to return to their Alma
Mater, and renew the memory of by gone days
and to enjoy again the charms of college life.
A poem entitled "War" was then read by
Nath. McFetridge, of Oil City, Pa., a member
of the class of '64.
Presentations.
After the adjournment of the Alumni Associa
tion, the faculty, headed by President Cattell
and Dr. Green, walked In procession to Professor
J. H. Coffin's residence, to make him a very
satisfactory visit. On entering the parlor, Presi
dent Cattell addressed Dr. Coffin in a neat
speech, saying that they the faculty had come
to gratulate him on bis silver college weddine,
he havlBg that day "completed his twenty-fifth
year of consecutive college work in connection
with Lafayette. The President said that they
were ever proud of his good works, and wished
that he would live many years yet, and be able
to celebrate his golden college wedding, lie
then presented tne venerable Doctor with a
silver pitcher, salver, and two goblets. Professor
Coffin responded in a short address, thanking
the faculty lor its kind remembrances. Then,
after pleasant congratulations, those present
withdrew.
Another but an informal presentation was,
also made during the week by the students of
the graduating class to tbe college. The class
subscribed the sum of $175, to be used for a
subscription to three valuable works for the use
of the college library, namely, "The publications
oi tne .ariy tngnsn rexi -society, tne -Publications
of the Chaucer Society, and the "Pub
lications oi tne Ballad Society. These works
are very valuable to the English student, and
with this addition, the libraries of Easton now
contain the best and most complete apparatus
for the study of the early English and tbe
Angio.at:on languages that can be found in any
library In the country.
The Address Before the Combined Literary
Societies.
On Tuesday evening the annual address before
the Washington and Franklin Societies was de
livered in the Brainerd Church by Alexander
K. McClure. This address has already appeared
In full in tbe columns of Tub Evening Tele
graph. Fine music enlivened the exercises,
and a very large audience was in attendance.
Class and Society Reunion, etc.
The various secret societies held their annual
reunions on Monday and Tuesday evenings, in
different localities. The class of '61 held lis
decentennlal on Tnesday morning, when they
partook of a breakfast together. The class
secretary mide the lollowing report: Deaths
since graduation F. M. Cruicksnank, Luther.
Davis, Daniel 8. Dusenberry, Ralph 8. Parker,
atd Jacob Person. Of the surviving members
of the class, seven are married, two are engaged,
and one is unencumbered. The class, after an
interchange of the experiences of the past ten
years, adjourned to meet again in lbSl), their
quarter of a century meeting. F. A. R. Bald
win, Esq., was requested to act as secretary
until the next meeting.
The present quarter century graduates held
their reunion on Tuesday afternoon. Reunions
of oiher clauses weie alao held at differeut time
during tbe week.
Tbe Sophomore undergraduate class held its
flm ari Dual "wrinkle" on Wednesday morning,
at the verv. early hour of 1 o'clock A. M., on the
college campus, iu the presecce of some of the
faculty, members of tbe alumul, students, and
li iends. The proceedings were of a very comi
cal order.
The Coiniueuceinent.
This morning, WedDeiday, the exercises pro
per of the Thirty-sixth Auuual Commeuceiueut
were held, the day being one of the finest and
most comfortable that has greeted the occasion
for many years. Headed by Dodworta's Band,
tbe Senior Class proceeded in a body to tbe
Brainerd Church to receive the Trustees and
faculty, after which they marched down Second
street to the Commencement Church. Arriving
at the church, the Trustees aid Faculty
ascended to the platform, and the class to seats
assigned them immediately in front of it. The
trustees present were Hon. James Pollock, Rev.
Dr. Robert Hamlll, W. C. Lawson, James
McKeen, Matthew Hale Jones, Kev. Samuel F.
Colt, James Ross Snowden, A. Pardee, Alfred
Martlen, Rev. Dr. James M. Knox, Barton U.
Jenks, and Morris Patterson.
The following was the order of exercise
. Mwrc.
Prayer by the President.
o rU?HlTl0nli,m-1tln Saltatory D. B. King
8. Ortion-Politicl Parties. J. A. McKnight
. ... MtJ.IO.
o- Oration The Via ing Vf . B Fnlton
7. Oration-HTery Path bath's Paddle F. W. Kdgar
MI'HIO.
11. Oration-Talk J. E. Wstkins
13. Oratlon-Pormlar Ingratitude B W. Twi
l.i. Oration Duly y Wiolr Jr
14. Orat ion pan the World afford to give up .'
the B'bler ? .....J. Pollock
Mcaro.
Prizes conferred.
MUHIO. '
, MARTRS' ORATIONS.
IhZ S7" "Pment of National Character. ...A. B. Howell
Ihe boholar H. U Baker
. Honorary Oration-Beanty-with Valedio-
tory Addresses W. B. Owen
MUIO.
Degrees conferred.
MUHIO.
, . , Benediotion.
Hiual in rank-
The first speaker, D. B. King, of Mount
Pleasant, first saluted the audience with a few
appropriate words and then turned to the trus
tees. He greeted them, congratulated them on
tbe prosperity of the college and on the good
results of their labors in iu behalf. He also
greeted In turn the president, the professors,
the alumni, the ladles, the students, and class
mates. The prizes were awarded as follows; The
Fowler prize to W. Baxter Owen for the best
essay on the subject of the life and writings of
Jn8o Tbe Prize was a set of Bums' works
and a Scottish dictionary, all very handsomely
bound.
The junior mathematical prize of $20 in gold
was awarded to James J. Good. The prize of
$30 for astronomy and the working of the
observatory was awarded to James C. Crawford,
of the graduating class. In conferring this prize
the president stated that the recipient of the
same prize last year, Mr. Richard W. Bryan,
had just succeeded in passing the examination,
had been admitted to the Coast Survey Depart
ment, and is now under appointment to sail with
Captain Hall on the Polar expedition.
Irom the valedictory address bv Mr. Owen
we select the following:
Gentlemen of the Board of Trustees: We turn
to address you, the keepers of the honor and
prosperity of our Alma Mater, with feelings of
profound respect and gratitude. The benefits
which we have ourselves received from the
course of instruction would be sufficient to
prompt this; but we stand on broader ground.
We think of the far-reaching results of work
such as yours. Societr, government and faith,
as well as science and literature, depend, under
God, upon those who devise the means and the
plans of education. We are glad to see that to
a work of such Intensely vital consequence
men of sterling attainments are called.
Mr. President: To the noble work of which
I have just spoken you have brought strong
hands and a willing heart. Of your success,
men of two continents, who speak and write,
have left us little to say. These say nothing ot
your personal relations to us that you have
stood over us as a teacher and pastor not only,
but as an exemplar of Christian energy aud
zeal. We have reason to rejoice that upon us
have been the influences ot your life a life
whose strength is faith, leaping Into the future,
grasping unseen certainties, and from them
drawing a might that is magnificent; a life
whose beauty is a love that labors, a hope that
waits. "Thou hast asked a hard thing," said
that mighty old man of God, when Elisha
would have a double portion of his spirit; but
the mantle fell upon him. How large a. portion
of the spirit of your noble predecessor has
fallen upon you, let the prosperity of our col
lege bear witness.
Gentlemen of the Faculty: You are endeared
to us by all the qualities of mind and heart that
commend men to their fellows. Yt fri nriAhln
alone is not our parting theme. You have been
our instructors, but more than the facts of
science and language, more than the laws of
matter, are the principles of action you have
labored to Instil. Silent but mightv is the power
of mind over mind, the strong strengthening the
w eak, the high lifting the low toward ItsoWti
plane of thought and principle. From tbe
teacher go out influences that mould character.
That is an enduring work.
Students of Lafayette: We come to you with
a brotherly good-by. Our companionship as
fellow-students ceases to-day. Our advice to
you is stand up in the dignity of thought and
reason, but stand higher in the greater dignity
of faith. I need not tell you that life is short
and uncertain. Four times in three years death
has come to this little company and written this
lesson Jon our sad hearts. From the unseen
realms of another life from Lewis, and Camp,
and Smith, and Thorn pson there comes to us
tbe admonition, "Think, believe, and act for
eternity."
Classmates: There are times when men pause.
Seasons change, time files on without ceasiBg;
but human life Is not spending time it Is the
economy of action. And It seems to me there
is nothing grander about a man than that he
can stop; no period about which there gathers
such intense interest as about that when, not
in idleness, but in the co-ordination of thought
and purpose, in the mastery of himself, a man
stands still. We have come to such a time to
day. Our college course is run; life is before
us. May this with us be a period characterized
by tbe best of hopes, the noblest of aspirations.
After tbe valedictory the degree of A. B. was
conferred upon the following members of the
graduating class:
John Btockton Axtell, Sulobur Springs, Ohio.
Laird Howard Barber, iliitliuburif, ht.
Matthew Henry Uradlev, Mereeraburir, Ta.
tdward Brjan, tarbondale, Pa.
John Cowan, Badsburvvllie, Pa.
Jarues Camp C rawford, Herrlc k, Ta.
John Martin Crawford, Herrlck, Pa.
Benjamin Douglass, Jr., Newr York City,
r rands Woolworth Kdgar, Boston. Pa
Thomas MeKean Karquhar, Kaston, Pa.
W illiam Khooae Fnlion, ileirittstowo, Pa.
Horace Pellraan (liover, Hartleton, Pa.
i ither Gutelius, Mmiiuburtr. Pa.
Jonathan Moore Harris. Plilllipsburgr, N. J.
Oliu Friable Harvey, Wilkesuarre, Pu.
Oscar Jewell Harvey, Wllkesbarre, Pa.
Jarues Theodore Houston, OlWesbur, Ohio.
David Bennett Kinir, Mt. Pleasant. Pa.
Bradley Wakeruan Lewis, Hpruig Hill, Pa.
Abrani Worrnan Long. Point Pleaaant, Pa.
.larr:en Alexander MclCuljrfct OhauiUersburg, pa
John MelgH, Pottstown, Pa.
Franklm Theodore Oldt, New Berlin, Ta. '
William Baxter Owen, M ysox.Pa.
.lost-fli Hr'gf'ra Paull, Couuellaville, Ta.
John Findiater Pollock. Pall Brook, Pa.
John Bcollay, Westnrinster, Mass.
Tncmaa Love Springer, Loveville, Del.
Wiliard Springer, Loveville. Del.
Anion Bwartz, Kulpsvllle, Pa.
Wiilium Wlely, Jr., Downlngtown, Pa,
The degree of Mining Engineer was conferred
upon the following members:
Alexander Bryden, Pituton, Pa.
is'orns lluDter Cone, Baltimore, Md.
"Wiilium WtMurtrie, Belvidtre, N. J.
TLe degree of Civil Engineer was given to the
following:
William 8t. George Kent, Phlllipaburg, N. J.
John Kliretn Walking, lilcbuiond, Va.
A certificate of study in the Scientific Depart
ment was given to Beujarnln Chambers.
The denree of A. M. in course was conferred
upon Kev. Richard Arthur, of Northern India,
Herbert L. Baker, of Michigan, A. B. Howell,
of Pennsylvania, Charles Mclutire, of Pennsyl
vania, Abratn P. Garber, of Pennsylvania, and
, Dr. Abram 11. Smith, of New York, allot the
class of 188, and also upon Rev. Samuel L.'
Johnson, of Pennsylvania, and L. C. Rutter, of
Ohio, of the class of 1807.
, The degree of Mining Engineer in course was
given to M. Servetus 8eip, of Montana Territory.
The honorary degrees were as follows:
A.B.-Lyman 8. Knight, Iowa.
A.M. Edward Welles, Class of '52, Pa.;
Henry Race, M. D., Class of 'n N. J.; Charles
McLean Knox, Springfield, Mass.
Ph. D. J. H. Brakzlv, Presbyterian Female
College, Bordentown, N. J.; Jacob F. Seller
Price, Harrlsbnrg Classical School, Pa.; Rev.
Albert Henry Barnes, Philadelphia.
D. D Rev. George P. Hays, President of
Washington and Jefferson College, Pa.; Rev.
Charles 8. Dunning, Honesdale, Pa.; Rev.
Samuel A. Mntchmore. Phila.; Rev. Jacob Bel-
TilleJftCuh,.Chunk; Re- Rser Owen, Ches
nut Hill, Phila.
After the degrees were conferred, another sur
prise was found to await Professor Collin. A
delegation from all the undergraduate students,
headed by Mr. J. Meigs, of tbe graduating class,
stepped upon the platform and presented the
Professor with a handsome gold watch in re
membrance of his twenty-fifth anniversary of
the professorship. Professor Collin was com
pletely taken by surprise, but returned his
hearty thanks. Tbe President thereupon banded
him a letter containing a handsome testimonial
of money from members of the Board of Trus
tees. Professor James H. Coflln is now, with
the single exception of Professor Traill Green,
the senior member of tbe faculty.
. The Alumni Dinner.
From the commencement church the mem
bers of the alumni and the officers of the col
lege proceeded in a body to the lecture-room of
the First Reformed Church, where the usual
handsome dinner had been spread by the ladles
of Easton. Ample justice was done to the sho
stantlals by tbe very large number present, after
which ex -Governor Pollock, the President of the
Board of Trustees, was called upon by President
Cattell to preside. The customary Psalm, the
122d. "How did my heart rejoice to hear," was
then sung by tbe entire assemblage standing.
Governor Pollock on taking the chair spoke as
follows:
Friends and Alumni of Lafayette College: We
hnve met here to-day under the most auspicious
circumstances, to do nonor to our Aima Mater. The
commencement exercises of to-day have been of the
most gratifying character. Everything shows the
greatly increased prosperity of our college. As I
ascended the hill yesterday to the college building,
at every step I saw something new to attract the
attention, something that had not been there last
year. Improvement everywhere seemed to be the
order of the day. After due consideration, I have
no hesitation In Baying, as I have said before, that
In everything that constitutes a first class
college, In the numjber and efficiency of the faculty,
and In everything pertaining to such an Institution,
our college can to-day compare with any other col
lege that we have In this land, and I firmly believe,
further, with anything to be found in the old country
also. Age Is not measured,, by years, but by the
strides that have been taken
The Governor then offered the health of
President Cattell, which was drunk in pure cold
water.
The President responded in a few felicitous
remarks. He noticed particularly several points
connected with the history of the college. He
said that this was the first commencement for
many years at which there had been no an
nouncement of the founding of a new profes
sorship. The reason of its omission was that
the curriculum is now complete, and no new
professorships are needed. The Institution now
possesses all the appointments of a first-class
college. He also noticed the size of the gra
duating class, which is double in numbers that
of last year. A noticeable feature is that nearly
all the class are professing .Christians. He re
ferred to the appointment of Mr. Bryan, of the
class of '70, to the Polar expedition; to the long
term of service of Professor J. II. Coflln; and to
the fact that the technological degrees
were to-day conferred for the first
time. Tbe speaker remarked that, though
the course of' study was now complete
and the college on a firm basis, he had not
yet renounced bis peculiar occupation of collect
ing funds for the college. The trustees have
not stopped at anything to make a fine college
conrre of training, and consequently have not
always bad tbe funds of tbe endowment in their
hands when founding a new professorship. In
concluding, President Cattell stated that be had
lately received a letter from Minister Bancroft,
of Berlin, speaking in high terms of the philo
logical book of Professor March, of Easton. This
announcement was received with much applause.
He also stated tbatMr. Jacobsou.of the last gradu
ating class, a former pupil of Professor March,
had, during the year, been elected to fill tbe
chair of English literature in Washington and
Jefferson College.
Mr. A. Pardee, of the Board of Trustees, was
next called upon, but decliued the honor of a
speech.
Colonel Barton II. Jenks was called upon and
gave a few remarks, drawing some beautiful
feimiles from tbe processes and appliances of
machinery, and applying them to the affairs of
life.
The health of the Board of Trustees was then
given, which was responded to by Colonel J.
Ross Snowden, who paid some merited compli
ments to the ladies of Easton.
"The Faculty" was proposed by Governor
Pollock, who called upon Professor J. II. Coflln
to respond, w4iich he did in a most happy man
ner, expressing thanks for all tbe honors which
had been conferred upon him at the present
commencement.
Professor March was called upon, but that
gentleman declined to reply, which refusal the
presiding officer attributed to modesty.
Professor Porter was next in order, wlio re
ponded with several remarks relating to his
peculiar branch of study botany.
The dean of the scientific department, Pro
feeBor Traill Green, was next introduced by
Governor Pollock, who stated that this gentle
man was tbe one who bad made such a bold and
successful fight on the woman question at the
Medical Convention in Willlamsport.
Professor Green in reply gave a description of
that occasion and of the hardness of the battle
there fought, gallantly defending the ladies and
his course In favor of the women medical prac
titioners. Dr. William Henry Green, a graduate of La
fayette, who bad at one time been elected Pre
sident of Princeton College, which honor he,
however, declined, was called upon for a speech,
aud responded.
Chaplain Jones, a twenty-five-year alumnis,
was railed upon to respond to the health of that
association, but was found to be absent. Messrs.
Pollock and Applegate, of tbe class of '61, were
alfo called upon and responded.
The health of the clergy was given, and Dr.
S. A. Mutcbmore, of Philadelphia, was asked
to respond. That gentleman pleaded the weight
of the domestic atlliction, the D. D. that day
conlerred upon him, as an excuse for not speak
ing. "Ihe Clergy of Easton" was responded to by
Kev. D. E. Belfour, aud the "Secular and Reli
gious Presb" by Mr. Martien, of Philadelphia,
of the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Owen, of the graduating class, was called
upon to represent his classmates, which he did
in an able manner.
A resolution of thanks to tbe ladles of Easton,
for tbelr tine dinner and kind attention, was
passed, after which the doxology was sung aud
the benediction pronounced by Kev. Mr. Squler,
of Maryland.
The President's Reception.
On the evening of Wednesday, the exercises
of commencement were brought to a closa by
the President's reception aud levee. This,
usually held at the President's house, was this
year held in a new reading-room which has just
been opened In the east wlug of the college, so
that tbe public might have a chance to inspect
it. This room is 70 by 45 feet in size, la tilled
up in tbe finest manner, and supplied with all
tbe leading journals aud periodicals ot Europe
and America. Tbe levee was verv well attended,
and formed a fitticg close to the memorable
exercUes of the commencement of 1871.
' A phyticlan of Springfield was hurriedly
called away from the dinuer-table recently bv a
u eftenger, who made the following request:
"There has a feller fell iiito a drain and got
dro lied, aud we've got the water outen of him,
and bow want you to come and get the mud out
v hat's into 1m."
CITY I T B M S.
Mr. William W. Cassidt, the Jeweller, at No. 8
South Second streex, has one of the largest and mst
attractive stocks of all kinds of Jewelry and silver
ware in the city. lie has also on hand a fine asaorV
bent of fine American Western Watches. Those
who ourchase at this store at the presont Urns are
oertaln to get the werth of their money.
Burnett's Cqcoaiks a perfect halr-dresslng.
Aftbk paying over one million dollars in cash
dividends to policy-holders In 1870, the "Equitable
Lire" now holds over $1,600,000 surplus above the
amount required to safely reinsure all Its risks. Get
a policy In this great company. J. L. Register, Gene
ral Agent, No. 433 Chesnut street.
Bcrmktt'b Kallibtqw The best cosmetlo.
MARRIED.
Sbarkkv ScuAVRNnvK . On the morning of the
S2d Inst., InM. Agatha's Church, West Philadelphia,
retire Kev. John E. Fltzmaurlce. Brrnahd Suar
krt, Rgq., to Mart Mackick, daughter of the late
John Scravendyke, Esq. i
DIED.
Chask. At Oermamown, on the 2lst Inst., WrL
Uam 11. Chask, Corps of Engineers, U. S. A. in the
Sth year of his age.
His male friends and those of the family are re
spectfully invited to attend his funeral, on Saturday
next, 84th Inst, at 3 P. M., from the residence of his
father, fid win T. Chase, Locust avlnue, Uerman
town. HrMss On the soth Inst., Walter Thomas, son
of the late William M. and Elizabeth E. Humes,
aged IT years and 5 months.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend his funeral, from the resi
dence of his brother, No. 143T Passyunk avenue, on
Friday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. To proceed to Phi
lanthroplo Vault.
Jenkins. On the S2d Inst., Eliza A., wife of Hunu
Jeoklns.
Due notice will be given of the funeral.
Uightxr. On the 19th Inst, at Upper Hanover,
Montgomery county, Pa., Captain John C. Kiohtbk,
formerly shipping master of the Untied States Navy,
in the 79th year of his age.
Tbe relatives and friends of the family, Soldiers
of the War of 1818, and Hope llose Companv, are
respectfully lnvrted to attend the funeral, on Friday
afternoon, at a o'clock, from the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. Esther Bealer, No. 89 Beck street.
To proceed to Pnllanthropio Cemetery!
IMPEOVED INSECT
G A N O PIE S,
In all colors.
GAUZE AND E0BINET LACE,
TARLATANS,
Pink, Buff, Blue, Green, and White.
LACE LAMBREQUINS.
LACE SHADES,
LACE CURTAINS,
In Special Designs,
WINDOW SHADES.
VALRAVEfJ
MASONIC HALL,
No. 719 CHESNUT St.,
6 89 tbstuOm
PHlLA.DEl.PnfA.
NEW MOURNING STORE.
New Stock at Lowest Prices.
No 122G CHESNUT STREET.
NEWEST DESIGNS IN DltESS GOODS.
NEWEST DESIGNS IN BONNETS.
NEWEST DESIGNS IN VEILS.
CHEAPEST ALPACAS IN PIIILADA.
CHEAPEST BOMBAZINES IN PIIILADA.
CHEAPEST BLACK SILKS IN PIIILADA
CHEAPEST CKAPE CLOTHS IN PHILA
DELPHIA.
EVERY ARTICLE AT LOWEST PRICE.
We would respectfully call attention to our new
Dress-maklog and tult Department, where every
novelty In black suits will be found ready-made and
made to order, at shortest notice, by a competent
dressmaker, and also call attention to our White
Goods and Ladies' Underwear- Department. Large
Stock of Linen and Lawn butts, of Quest finish, al
ways on hand.
A. MYERS & CO.,
4 23 stnthSptf No.1226 CHBSNUT Street.
SPECIAL. NOTICES.
br additional 9pcial Kotiet m. Intid Pag.
t-,Y- HEADQUARTERS UNION REPUBLICAN
CITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTES.
I'HiLAOKM'HrA, June 20, 1871.
At a meeting of the committee held on tbe above
date tbe following resolutlorf was adopted :
Resolved, That Messrs. John Dumboll, William
Dawson, and John E. Littleton be appointed a
committee to decide all contested seats and or
ganize tbe Thirteenth Ward Executive Com
mittee. far JOHN L. HILL, Chairman.
John McCrxi.ouGH,
Mabsball C. Hono.
Secretaries.
In accordance with the above resolution all mem
bers of the Thirteenth Ward Executive Committee
will meet on SATURDAY EVENING, June 84, at 8
o'clock P. M., ar. the N. W. corner of FMANKLIN
and M'TTONWOOD Streets, lor the purpose of or
ganization. JOHN DUMDSI.L,
WILLIAM DAWSON,
JOHN E. LITTLETON,
6 22 3t Committee.
tRY- REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NINTH WARD, Juu19, 1871.
At a meeting for organization of the REPUBLI
CAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OP NINTH
WARD, held this date, the following ottlcera were
unanimously elected :
JOHN E. ADDICKS, President.
11. O. ALLKMAN, )
DAVID li. BEITLER, Vice-Presidents.
CRUSUORNE. j
SAMUEL P. JoNES, Je., Treasurer.
FRANCIS KEYSER, n,.riHo
SaMUEL S. TALBOT, f secretaries.
JOHN L. HILL,
6 81 3t Member of the City Ex. Com.
fcV- IF YOU DESIRE A MILD, PLEASANT,
safe, and agreeable Cathartic, whicn will cause
neither nausea or grlplug pains, use Nature's reme ry,
UELMBOLD'S GRAPE PILLS. .They are purely
veitetable; their component parts being Uatavba
'Grape Juice and Fluid Extract Rhubarb." Should
you desire a brilliant complexion, youthful appear
ance, new life, new fresh blood and renewed vigor,
use Hklmbold's Extract Sassapabilla.
Tv- PARTICULAR ATTENTION-PAID TO
Shoes, at
BARTLETT'S,
No. 53 S. SIXTH Street, above Uhesuut.
2 20tf
QROCERIES. ETO.
WILLIAM KELLCY,
TWELFTH AND GIRARD AVENUE.
LATOUR OLIVi OIL,
A fresh Invoice Just Imposed.
Davis' Diamond Cincinnati Hams.
Loulnville Sugar-cured Hams.
Micbenert' Star Hams.
Bowers & Co. city-cured Hams.
Smoked Beef and Beef Tongues.
tu Louis white Wheat Family flour.
Families residing in Germautown, by mailing tbelr
orders, can nave their goods caremlly put up, auf
delivered dally, at the lowest ra'es.
WILLIAM KCLLKY.
H. W. Corner TWELFTH Street and
OIEAKD Aveaua,
11 10 thstui fillUADSLPaiA,
Raise ihs Standard High.
Next to the Minister of the Gospel stands
a regular graduated Fhyslcian, in our estima
tion. But, while we hold in high esteem those
who administer to the last wants of our loved
ones, we are compelled to differ with many of
them in treating THROAT and LUNG DIS
EASES.
Dr. L. Q. C.VIOH ART'S
"THEORY."
His ReVnedies Cure.
First. Not by stopping cough, bnt by loos
ening and assisting nature to throw off the
unhealthy matter collected about the throat
and bronchial tabes, causing irritation and
cough.
Second. Most Throat and Lung Remedies
are composed of anodynes, which allay the
cough for a while, but, by their constringing
effects, the fibres become hardened, and the
unhealthy fluids coagulate, and are retained
in the system, causing disease beyond the
control of our most eminent physioians.
Third. The Fine Tree Tar Cordial, with its
assistants, are preferable, because they remove
the cause of irritation of the muoous mem
brane and broncial tubes, assisting the lungs
to act and throw off the unhealthy secretions
and purify the blood, thus scientifically mak
ing the cure perfect.
A Voice frorri the People.
A Cure of Seventeen Tears Standlugr of
Painful Suffering.
I, HOOPER JOLLY, or Philadelphia, do certify,
that for seventeen years I was amicted with Dys
pepsia, and what I assert Is well known by many re
spectacle persons of Dorchester county, Maryland.
Having tried the best Physicians and every medi
cine I heard of, but of no effect, I was induced to
call at Dr. WlSHART'S Offlce, and, arter examina
tion, was pronounced to have Chronic Dyspepsia. I
procured his Great American Dyspepsia Puis and
Pine Tree Tar CordlaL I now can recommend It for
the cure or Dyspepsia and Nervous Diseases.
HOOPER JOLLY,
Pastor Zoar M. E. Church, Philadelphia.
You will be a Dead Man in Less tluu
Three Years.
Such was tbe Judgment of my physician, after a
careful examination. He said by continual preach
ing and exposure I had brought on bronchitis, and
he advised me to stop preaching. I then put myself
under medical treatment, which did me but little
good. My throat was so swollen that breathing was
very difficult. It frequently opened, and then I found
relief for a time. I tried all kinds of patent medi
cines, none of which did me any good. Passing
through Harrtsburg, 1 called on a lady rrlend. I in
formed her of my amictlon. She said, "I was af
fected In the same way, and none of the doctors
could cure me. I tried Di , L. Q. c. WlSHART'S
Pine Tree Tar Cordial; took a few bottles of It
now you see me as I am, cured! at the wash-tub twice
a week. I would advise you to try It," I went lm.
mediately to the drug store and procured It, and I
thank God I am now able to preach the Gospel. I
now use it more as a preventive than a cure.
JOHN P. LEIB,
Ex-Pastor Evangelical Church,
Germautown, Pa.
I Had to Yield my Prejudice at Last.
I was prejudiced to any advice or medicine that
did not come through my family physician. My boy,
of three years old, had a fall, and a worm came from
him. Fearing be might have worms, I went to oar
Druggist, and be gave me a box of Dr. L. Q. O.
WlSHART'S Worm Sugar Drops. When I gave
them te my child 1 said "This U a humbug," but, to
my surprise, in less than a day and a night he dla
charged forty worms, one fourteen inches long.
What the Doctor Said.
That the child might have died at any time, and
no physician would have known the cause without
apost-monem examination.
MRS. APPLETON,
No. 171 North FORTIETH Street,
Philadelphia.
FREE OF CHARGE.
Dr. L. Q. C. Wisbart's Office Parlors are
4
open from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. for consultation,
by Dr. W. T. Magee. Associated with him
are two consulting physicians of acknow
ledged eminence. This opportunity is offered
by no other institution in the city.
Letters asking advice will be promptly at
tended to. Address
DR. L. Q. C. VI8MART,
No. 232 NORTH SECOND STREET,
C 10 stuttCt PHILADELPHIA.