LANCASTER DAILY lMfiHIGENCR THURSDAY JUISE 15 1882.
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THURSDAY EVENIKO, JUNE 16. 1882
Selecting Legislators.
The Democrats ever in Franklinceunty
have set an example worthy of all imi
tation in selecting a legislative ticket
which has en it such a name as that of
J. McDowell Sharpe, and if Mr. Sharpe
accepts the nomination be will de what
men of his standing should de. "Why
can we net have a Legislature composed
of our best men ? Such a Legislature
would net need te sit long and be a tax
uien the time of geed and able men
which they cannot bear. In a session of
a month such men could consider and de
cide all the things that need te be con
sidered and decided for the welfare of
the state for a period of two years.
At present it is net a very great honor te
te be a state representative ; net because
the place and its duties are net of great
importance, but because the men sent te
de these duties are net generally taken
from these of highest standing in the
community for their intelligence, integ
rity and ability. Certainly it is unde
niable that the state needs in its Legis
ture the very best men it has. It needs
them sorely ; it does net get them. It
may have them if such men will accept
the ellice ; and they will incline te de
se if they knew that they will meet
there their peers in character and ability.
If a few geed men ever the state will
fellow Mr. Sharpe's example and a few
conventions imitate that of Franklin
county, we may fairly hope that the ex
ample will be catching,te the great honor
and glory of the slate.
The Democracy of Franklin county
were no doubt inspired te de this cred
itable thing by the fact that the county
is close politically and they needed te
put their best feet forward te win. This
is the great benefit of having closely con
tested political districts. If the state
could be se divided as te make
such districts as many as possible, we
would have the very best possible
marshalling of voters. It is very injur injur
rieus te have political parties se one ene
sided as they are in Berks and Lancas
ter counties, where the election is decid
ed net by the ieeple but by the pelitica
conventions. There is no sense in silenc
ing absolutely the voice of the Demo
cracy in Lancaster and the Republicans
in Berks. They are citizens of the
state equally with their fellow Democrats
and Republicans in counties where men
of both parties have a chance te be rep
resented ; yet they are practically dis
franchised in electing a Legislature, and
for time out of mind have been se.
Theivs is little provocation for Demo
crats in Lancaster te seek a legislative
nomination, or for our conventions te be
fastidious as te their nominations. No
ticeably, however, we name better men
than the Republican conventions, whose
nomination is an election ; the candi
dates there work for a nomination ; a
thing which men fit for the place would
net care or condescend te de. It is net a
wholesome way of filling a Legislature.
But it is the law's way and cannot be al
together helped. But if Democratic
conventions would rise te their opper
tunity, in districts where they can elect,
either surely or possibly, and would
name their best men for the Senate and
Assembly, they would de the greatest
benefit for their party and the state that
could be done te it. They would show
themselves worthy of their trust and
the day of Democratic ascendency
would dawn, never te end while this
course was followed.
A l'oek weak feel by the name of
Weed, in Xewburgli, N. Y., having
been left a large fortune by an injudic
ious father, who neglected te commit
him and his money te a trustee, has been,
beaten out of $150,000 sit a game of
poker, obviously set up en him by a pair
of sharpers. Each of the parties te the
game drew big hands, se big that there
is net one chance in many millions of
their concurrence in a fair game, and
Weed was such an ass as te lese his
money en a risk which the irresponsible
players could net have borne even had
they lest, which contingency of course
they had amply secured themselves
against. The event has created
a geed deal of amusement and interest
in sporting circles because of the amount,
and "Weed has been well advertised as a
geese whom the sharers can easily pluck.
His feathers will be made te ily. It does
net matter much -whether he recovers
this money or net ; he is likely te lese it
in some .similar way unless he lias a
guardian appointed ever him and his
estate. But after all he is net much
mere of a simpleton than many who
venture into Wall street.
The foolhardiness of some people and
the encouragement of it by ethers is a
constant puzzle in metaphysics. Many
who would sell their lives dearly if they
really felt that they were at stake are
continually risking them in some un
profitable venture, and why they persist
in doing it is incomprehensible. What
could have professed an intelligent young
man, the ether day, in the vigor of body
and mind, te row se close te the ever
pouring water of a mill dam en the
Coneslega as te have his beat sucked
into the whirlpool and himself drowned?
And yesterday in Indianapolis, while a
seething flood was rushing under a rickety
bridge, spectators constantly crowded
upon it, despite all warnings of their
obvious peril, and they stayed until the
bridge and its tenants were swept away
by the angry torrent, a dozen of them
drowned and as many mere only saved
from death by most desperate but fortu
nate attempts at rescue !
Alt. things come round te the patient
Stalwart who will but wait. Gen. Jehn
N. Knapp is a rather unpopular and
seedy politician of New Yerk state,
chiefly distinguished for the active part
he took at Albany for Cenklingand
Piatt, writing two very striking ad
dresses in behalf of Mr. Piatt, which
were delivered with pleasing effect by
one of the pony members of the Legisla
ture. Knapp has had his reward by ap
pointment te a revenue collectership.
Thus Arther keeps en making his party
solid in his own state.
Each recurring commencement of
our home college for the past few years
has witnessed an increased interest in
its literary festivals en the part of these
whose allegiance it has a right te claim.
The present annual celebration of the
various exercises has been no exception
te this marked rule. All the features of
this week's pregramme have been nota
ble net only for a high order of literary
excellence, but for the enthusiasm
which they have awakened among these
who have been here te see and hear.
Ttie financial condition of Franklin and
Marshall, as well as its literary prospects
and morale, was never se geed as new.
Still " waiting te hear from Wana
maker." The precession can't move yet.
As te the statement made by General
Grant in one of his dispatches that the
army of the Cumberland was " demoral
ized by Chickamauga," General Rosecrans
pronounces it a " devilish and cruel cal
umny," whose author had the " cold celd cold
beooded villainy " te deny the army its
meed of praise after Missionary Itidge.
Aktkr awhile Chris Magce will rise up
and declare that he was suffering from
toothache when he sent this dispatch te
Chairman Tem Cooper :
Pittsburgh, June 14, 1882.
I neither driuk, smoke nor chew, but
Cooper had hotter be seen about this
Newburgh doctor who can down "
four aces. He may be useful in the campaign.
Uncle Jehn Cessna has been busy at
tending te college affairs this week ; and,
meantime, his scheme te get Heyt te ro re ro
ceuveuu the Legislature te rcdistrict the
district and get the Stalwarts out of
trouble, languishes. And the World takes
advantage of Cessna's eugagemeuts with
the literary fellers te say: "Bless the
dear old lunatic's honest heart and stupid
head, doesn't he understand what there
volt against Cameren means yet?"
Di'ring the campaign last fail Chairman
Cooper, of the Republican state commit
tee, sent polite notes te the employees of
the Philadelphia custom house, request
ing a contribution of 1 per cent, of their
salaries te aid the tight for Baity us state
treasurer. The amount requested was
$2,99-1.45, but only $2,521.45 was received.
Some of the employees shielded themselves
behind the principles and rules of the
civil service reform association, and re
fused te contribute anything ; ethers
gave what they pleased. In view of the
contemplated changes iu the federal offices
in the city the list of the delinquents was
made up a few days age and sent te Sena Sena
eor J. Donald Cameren, se that he could
scan it and learn who comes te the aid of
the party in a time of trouble. Charles
J. Anns, formerly of this city, and later
private secretary of Collector Hartrauft,
heads the list.
The Wilkcsbarre Recerd explains Gov.
Heyt's position te be that " inasmuch as
he was the recipient of the entire work
ing force of the machine towards his elec
tion te the gubernatorial chair, he has
followed frequently beyond his judgment
in serving the faction that claimed te net
only represent but own the Republican
party. He may new differ with it in judg
ment, and directly condemn its methods,
but while he is enjoying the fruit of its
labor, he will net lead a movement te its
destruction if he would ever consent te
occupy such an attitude The Recerd docs
"net agree with him in this sensitive ac
knewledgment of political fealty, and yet
we recognize it as a part of his nature,
and under the mistaken theory of proving
loyal te the party which elected him gov
ernor, he will iu heart and deed remain an
obedient servant of the machine te the
last hour of his official life, in every act
that does net invelve an abandonment of
principle or positive dishonesty."
PERSONAL.
Gladstone's brief holidays are usual
ly spent at ene of Lord Resebery's seats
near Londen.
Jehn P. Linten of Johnstown and Isa Isa Isa
dore Lilly, of Ebensburg. will represent
Cambria county in the Democratic state
convention and vote for Hepkins.
Cktywaye's visit te England is indefi
nitely postponed by the government. It
is apprehended that he would be turned
te inconvenient political account iu Lon Len Lon
eon. Rev. Cornelius Brett, of the Itergen
Reformed church of Jersey City, sailed en
the Gallia, from New Yerk, for Europe,
yesterday, bearing the Jersey City Gar
field memorial volume for presentation te
Her Majesty, Queen Victeria.
A Mrs. Washington, residing at
Charlcstewn, W. Va., visited the capitol
iu company with her son, a delicate boy,
for whom she desired te obtain employ
ment. She called upon a number of con
gressmen and said, "Gentlcmeu, I did net
come here te grind an axe, I simply
brought a little hatchet ;" Her witticism
brought down the cherries.
Gen. Sherman's wife dispels the popu
lar illusion that she once received the
"golden rose" from thopepo and she says
"it has never been given te any American
lady. The only time I can new recall that
it was ever presented te any one of rank
less than royalty was way back in the
thirteenth or fourteenth century, when it
was givcu te Sir Reginald Mehun, a
simple knight, te whose possessions the
pope added large domains in order that
his revenues might equal the honor done
him."
Chief James Baker is the recipient of
a geed deal of attention in Denver just
new. He lives in the wilderness of
Wyoming, with no neighbor nearer than
forty miles, and journeyed te Denver the
ether day te shake hands with old friends
for the last time. Fer many years he was
war chief of a powerful tribe of Sioux
Indians, but he never would tight his
brother whites. General Cook says that
once Baker was shot by an Indian in bat
tle, the arrow piercing his upper lip.
Baker coolly pulled the barb from the
lacerated flesh, saying : " Is that the way
you d d rascals pick teeth?"
Emersen's house was en fire, and when
the contents were hastily and quite infor
mally tossed out of the doers and windows,
a lady steed guarding a scorched, wet
pile of books Mr. Emersen passed by, and
surveying the devastation with philoso
phic calmness, said: "I sec my library
under a. new aspect. Could you tell me
where my geed neighbors have flung my
beets?" When Emersen last visited
England he went en Sunday te the church
in Stratford-on-Aven, and seated himself
by the monument te Shakspeare. There
was an unusually fine sermon, and at its
close the congregation dispersed, but Em Em
ereon still sat, silent and absorbed. A
friend touched his arm and reminded him
that the sermon was ever. " The sermon?"
exclaimed the philosopher, start iug from
his reverie: "I did net kuew there bad
been one."
COMMENCEMENT.
FRAMHLIX AND MARSHALL COLLCGK.
Alumni Dnnner Class Day The Alumni
Oration Tbe Gectucan Reunion
Clase Reunion The llaccalau
reate Orations.
Twe hundred and fifty persons, includ
ing nearly all the visitors te commence
ment exercises, sat down te the alumni
dinner in Ilarbaugh hall yesterday, and,
as usual,the beard was very handsomely
spread and the room elaborately and taste
fully decorated. Celd meats, salads,
fruits, cakes and coffee were tbe main
features of a very substantial and tooth
some collection. W. M. Franklin, esq.,
presided and Rev. Dr. Nevin invoked a
blessing. After the guests had eaten,
Mr. Franklin called them te order with
some pleasantries aud toasts were offered
aud very happily responded te as fellows :
"Liberal Culture in its Kelatien te tne
earned Professions." Dr. L. II.
Stciner, Frederick, Md : "Ameri
ca's Influence in Europe," Hen.
J. P. Wickcrsham, LL. I)., Charge d' Af
fairs te Denmark ; " Our Annual Return
The Alumni," Rev. Dr. E. II. Eschbach,
Frederick, Md.; "The Collcge Beys and
the Beys in Blue," Maj. A. C. Reinechl,
Lancaster ; "Class Reunions Their salu
tary Influence en the Life of the College, "
Rev. D. L. Swartz, Albany, N. Y.; " The
Sanctum Sanctorum of the Religious
Press," Rev. Dr. P. S. Davis, Philadel
phia. Rev. Dr- Wciser was also called
out and responded.
CLASS DAY KXE11U1SKS.
Xlie History, l'eem aud l'ropliecy Ver " S."
Fortuue smiled faveringly en the class
day exercises yesterday, for the powers of
nature animate and inauimatc worked
like twin brethren for its success. The
scorching sun found its occupation gene
beneath the bread, spreading shade trees
of the campus, while ever and anon a
gentle breeze sprang up, which served te
heighten the effect of the situation. Scat
tered here and there within a radius of
twenty-live yards from the temporary
platform erected in front of the chapel for
the occasion were seated the audience.
The available chairs aud benches arranged
in a somi-circle facing the plat
form were found inadequate te
acconunedato all who were present,
and many of the representatives
of the sterner sex stretched themselves at
full length en the beautiful lawn. Shortly
after 3 o'clock the city baud struck up a
stirring march, te the strains of which the
graduating class proceeded up the bread
avenue leading te the chapel aud took
their scats in the rear of the temporary
platform. The exercises were formally
opened with music by the city band, after
which the master of ccromeuies. Mr. T.
N. Rciter, introduced the first speaker,
II. E. Skeibley, who dolivercd the saluta
tory. His address was in substance as fol fel
lows : Ladies and gentlemen, we bid you
wclcome te our class day exercises. The
flattering prcscuce of the ladies inspires
us, and we will strive by our conduct te
jjaiii the favor of the ether sex. Fer this
ene occasion let our merits be seen and
our defects overlooked, aud let these last
few hours of college life be ones of unalloyed
pleasure. We will successively present
te you out historian, poet, prophet, gift
giver aud valedictorian. We will de our
best in your behalf, and ence mere extend
te you all a cordial welcome.
After the rendition of " College Days "
by the class ectette, C. W. Cremer pro
ceeded te read the class history. He re
minded his auditors that the class of '82
was fast ncariug the goal it had in view
four years asje and would seen go into
history as a thing of the past. Its history
was one of which its members might well
be proud. Frem a class of 32 it had
dwindled down te 23, and the speaker
fittingly referred te the accretions and
diminutions it had suffered in that time.
A humorous recital of contests with the
sophomores when the class was in its
infancy was given, in which several of the
college dignitaries figured. It seems te
have been ordained from the beginning
that the members of '82 be thrown to
gether, such a solid phalanx they always
presented te the enemy. The speaker
theu touchingly alluded te the
less suffered by the class iu the
death of J. Harry Ilartman, whose
life was cut off in the spring-time of its
premise. ' The historian concluded his
interesting tale by apologizing te profes
sors aud instructors for the treuble they un
intentionally caused iu the past, and by an
exhortation te his companions te impreve
their opportunities and becorae factors in
the. world's progress. After music by the
band, W. II. Ranch read the class poem.
This productien,iu smooth, flowing iambic
tetrameter vcrsr,t3emcd with fine thoughts
and the local allusions were received with
manifest approbation by the audience.
The class ectette then rendered in lint
style ;i medley of vocal gems, which cliuit
ed several rounds of applause.
The prophecy by II. S. Ceblcntz
was a seri comic prediction of the future
of the class as it would be thirty years
hence, which was solemnly imparted te
the speaker by the sibyl. The various
little crotchets of each member of the
class were touched upon with a kindly,
yet skilful baud, and the efforts of the
young scer was well appreciated by his
attentive listeners. Mere music by the
city banti followed, and then D. T. Bau
man arose te make the presentations.
This constituted ene of the most striking
features of the entertainment. The audi
eneo were convulsed with laughter as in rc rc rc
repouse te the summons each member of the
class appeared te claim the gift allotted
him, and this latter was chosen in ridicule
of the' particular hobby the several young
gentlemen affected. Among ether amus
ing presents were a jumping-jack for
Rauch, the alleged gymnast, and a live
pug-deg for E. J. Smith. After the
laughter caused by the presentation had
subsided the class octetto sang " Gradua
tieu " with much animation, their voices
appearing te fine advantage iu the chorus,
v The valedictery was then pronounced
by A. C. Hettcnstcin. an abstract of
which is licit) given: Friends and fellow
students, miue is the duty te address te
you the words of 'farewell. The kind
interest our friends have ever taken in
our welfare is manifested by the large
concourse here prcsent. This is au occa
sion combining mingled joy and sorrow,
joy that you are here, sorrow that this
may possibly be our last meeting. But
we shall ever retain a warm spot iu our
hearts for Lancaster. Classmates, we
have new reached the end of our journey.
We who have been protected under the
same sheltering reef during four brief
years must new part, it may be forever.
Let us go forth into the world's field of bat
tle, lovingly remembering the kind words
of advice given us while at Franklin and
Marshall. There must be no faltering ;
but all be valiant harees in the struggle of
life. Classmates and students, a long
farewell. The band concluded the exer
cises by playing an appropriate selection,
thus closing ene of the most delightful
portions of the college commencement.
THK ALUMNI ORATION.
Rv. Dr. Itassel en Common ""Scnse In l'lill l'lill
OBepny and Scion ee.
In the cellege chapel last evening before
a large audience the alumni address was
delivered by Rev. Gee. B. Russel, D.D.,
president of Palatinate college, whose
theme was " Common Sense in Philose
phy and Science." The orator referred
at the outset te his collcge days,
and paid a touching tribute te these who
have fallen in the warfare of life. He
sketched the rapid changes transpiring in
all the spheres of human knowledge, and
he vigorously scored the lack of practical
instruction which tee often pervades the
class room ; the pedantic nuisances and
practical nonsense which tee often result
from college training were deplored and
conservative common sense was strongly
urged as aa important element of true
education. The latter portion of the ad
dress, which continued for nearly an hour
aud held the attention of the audience
throughout, was devoted te a review of
seme of the pretensions of science, se
called, aud the prevailing lack of scientific
common sense. Seme liberal extracts
from this part of the address we have laid
ever for future publication, in full, iu the
Intelligencer, net only for the purpese
or illustrating the plan of Dr. R's address,
but for their own interest and merit.
Immediately after the address at a
meeting of the alumni association a re
solution of thanks was passed te Dr. R
for his address and some enrrcut business
was disposed of.
CLASS BKUMOK.
Five Members or tbe "Klepuaut" Ciasti.
Revs. D. W. Gerhaid, of New Helland ;
C. U. Heilmau. of Elk Lick ; S. S. Miller,
J. G. Ness and D. L. Swartz, held a re
union of the class of 18G2 at Shober's
hotel yesterday, Mr. Swartz presiding and
Mr. Gerhard acting as secretary. The
roll was called and all present responded
with remarks, and seme letters from ah
scutccs were read . Five members, of the
28 graduates, of this class are dead ; short
obituary sketches et them were read. It
was resolved te held a reunion in 1SS7,
the ccutcuinial of the college and the
twenty-fifth anniversary of the class. Fer
that occasion Mr. Ness will prepare a
poem and Mr. Gerhard a class history.
TllKUUOVlIKAN GREETING.
GiiUrcring lit the Stevens Uouse lPc.st.il
Heard.
Alter the alumni oration, the faculty and
ether distinguished guests, and the active
aud ex-members or the Giuthcan literary
society proceeded te the Stevens house,
where the Guilkcaus had their tricuual
greeting. The spacious dining room was
handsomely fitted up for the occasion
and a collation was served con
sisting of meats, relishes, ice creams,
fruit, coffee, &c. The attendance was
large aud the enthusiasm unbounded. The
speeches were unusually bright aud the
feast of reason was indulged in and the
flew of soul continued unabated until a
late hour. Following was the pregramme
of pest prandial exercises :
Addres-j of Welcome, President V. tJ. May
bury. Seiifj Society Otic
JSlMMltlUt.
Toast" Dr. S. K. Fisher, ' Kcv. A. II. Kle
iner, I. I.
Toast" Liberal Kilucatien," Rev. K. K.
llisbcc, I). I.
heng Words by Rev. E. A. Gernant, '7$.
Toast" Our (J i-.uluatc and Honorary Mem
bers," Lewis II. Stciner. M. 1).
Toast" Our Sister Society," Rev. K. V. Gcr
hirt, I). D.
Toast-' The Faculty," Rev, J. S. Slahr.
Seng Words by N. C. Hcislcr, 'Si
I'ecin Uev. Cyrus Cert.
Toast ' Anld Lang Sync." Rev. J. A. Miller.
Seng" Auld Lang Syne."
Mr. Cert's poem, which will be feuud
iu full en our fourth page te-day, conveys
a very fair idea of the spirit of tbe occa
sion. ItACUKLORS OF ARTS.
The Orations of the Gratluatlns Class.
What is popularly known as the exercises
of commencement day proper came off in
the collcge chapel te-day, iu two sessions,
occupying the forenoon from 8:30 a. m.,
and net being concluded in the afternoon
at the hour when the Intelligencer gees
te press. The large, well lighted aud
handsomely decorated auditorium was
filled te its utmost capacity, and many
persons unable te gaiu admittance spout
the day pleasantly en the campus aud
under the trees. Iu the chapel conspic censpic conspic
eusly ever the stage hung au exquisite
floral design, '82, made from the choicest
cut flowers, while iu the back-ground
the class motto, " Die cur hie," was writ,
tcu en the wall in evergreen. After music
and prayer
Warren J. Jehnsen, Laucastcr, te
whom was assigned the salutatory,
spoke in touching terms te the audience
present; welcomed them in earnest and
heartfelt words, after which he delivered
an oration en "Doubt and Faith as Ele
ments of Progress," in which he said the
forces which move society lie deep. His His
tery pictureshuinanity te us as it advances
laboring and sorrowing up the pathway of
centuries, but when we ask for the cause
of its lights aud shadows its pages are si
lent. It rescues from oblivion virtuous ac
tions, and carries them, en its stream down
through the labyrinth of ages ; but it tells
only of the ripples en its surface. With
this man is net satisfied. He dives be
low the surface of history ; there discovers
two forces at work doubt and faith
two principles which preduce these
mighty revolutions in religion, science,
art aud government, and he dis
covers that whenever doubt destroys be
lief in old things faith imposes confidence
iu something new. Intimate as is the re
lation of these two, faith is the grand
culminating principle of advancement and
weighty issuer, upon which empires have
been established and creeds have rested.
Scan closely the pages of the world's his
tery, study these wonderful works of art,
and, painted en glowing canvas, engraved
ou sculptured marble, will be found the
noble faith that existed in the besom of
their creators. However great the im
portance of faith it cannot be separated
from doubt in its bearing upon progress.
Along their pathway has followed the
world's grandest advancement m science,
art, literature and philosophy. Te-day
they are mighty and in the future, wheu
the bugler shall seuud the note ' ad
vance," doubt and faith will marshal the
multitudes of investigators aud will con cen con
tiuue te be the mainspring of progress for
the elevation and ennobling of humanity
and the attainment of its true destiny
the final truth.
Oration" The Individual in the State "
D. Theodere Bauman, Dubuque, Iowa.
In reviewing the developments of govern
ment in their different phases, we are
struck with the changes of the current of
popular sentiment in different ages. No
where docs the inconstancy of man show
itself better than in the inconstancy of gov
ernment. Men with similar surroundings
prefer governments that are widely divcrsa.
Methods of rule of all kinds have been
tried from tyranny te the most liberal de
mocracy, and yet evils that afflict the state
exist as of old. Where then, you ask,
lies the fault? Shall we cast it upon the
shoulders of the legislators, the poli
ticians, the laws? Ne, these and kindred
evils originate in the life of the individual.
With him then rests the responsibility
for the evils which curse the state. The
representation in legislation is in the place
of the people, while the people represent
the spirit pervading the fireside. Here
the character of the individual is meulded
for its influence en the state. Here is the
ltaska of their character which may be se
poteut for geed or evil. The child's ear
liest acquaintance of morality mirrors his
after-life, and when we recognize the vast
amount of crime ever which the law has
no jurisdiction, and which individual influ
ence alene has power te check, let us all
unite in speeding the restoration of mo
rality and virtue. . Educate the individual,
reject class distinctions, and think net te
measure worth by wealth or title. Te
revolutionize the state we must begin
with the individual, and if we de this with
our hearts in the work the state will be
made a grand fireside where each pulsation
ei every heart beats for a common cause
and a free, beloved country.
Music Pelka, "Little Country Giil"
Faust.
Oration "Marcus Aurelius" Rederick
P. Cobb, Lancaster, Pa. There stands be
fore the capitol in Reme a statue which
has outlasted the ravages of 1G centuries,
and even new is regarded with superstitious
reverence by the admirers of Marcus Aure
lius, whom it represents. Few lives in
ancient times were mere noble than his
at least it is net tee much te say that Mar
cus Aurelius is the most superb product of
heathendom the very efflorescence of
Pagan philosophy. Descended thre' au
honored ancestry from Numa Pempilius,
he enjoyed at an early age the patronage
of the Emperor Hadrian. At an early age
he, in connection with Lucius Clienius
Commedus, was adopted by Antoninus.
Frem this time en his career was most
illustrious aud glorious. Upen the death
of Antoninus, Marcus Aurelius ascended
the throne. A noble instance of the inagni
nimity of his disposition is shown in the
fact that he at once admitted his adopted
brother, Clienius, te a full participation in
the imperial honors and dignities.
Marcus possessed a feeble constitution,
and cared little for the excitements of war
and politics, while Lucius rejoiced mere in
warlike achievments than iu intellectual
acquirements. Marcus was se successful
in the defeat of his opponents and his self
establishment, that the Reman cause
achieved a permanent triumph.
However, remarkable the civil and mar
tial successes of Aurelius, his greatest fame
arises from quite different sources. The
leading characteristic of the man was his
love of philosophy. Associated from youth
with that stem, cold and austere sect, the
Stoics, from the most noted of whom he
received instruction, he maintained
throughout his whole career the most pro
found admiration for its teachers and teach
ings, cultivated the friendship of his tutors,
and at their death erected statues te their
memories, and even decorated their graves
with flowers. The study of philosophy
was the absorbing object of his devotion
the fend idol of his heart. It may be
deemed a most fortunate occurrence that
this man, endowed with such a mind and
such a disposition, should receive his edu
cation from the Stoical philosophers. He
was composed and self possessed, without
being harsh and arbitrary, firm te convic
tions, yet net obstinate nor unyielding.
In public and private life he portrayed the
principles he se devoutly cherished. He
lived and died with the love of his consti
tuents, and his memory is cherished te the
present day. Yet with all his noble and
manly qualities, and illustrious career,
there is ene dark and painful spot en his
memory which completely eclipses all the
geed qualities wc have detailed. He lived
and died without Christian faith
even treating Christians with most cruel
severity. Nene has ventured te offer any
excuse for his unjust martyrdom of Justin
and Polycarp, and ethers. Probably he
allowed his own gentle feelings te be set
aside by the stern demands of his Stoic
colleagues whose religion would allow
thorn te sanction no ether creed, and who
regarded with jealous eye the new faith
which se speedily was te take the place of
theirs.
Oration " Universal Republicanism "
C. W. Cremer, Chambersburg, Pa. The
surest test of government is found in its
effect upon the people. Fer them it is
formed. It is te be exercised in their be
half, and iu its ability te held their affec
tions and secure their willing ebedience
and co-operation in its discharge we have
the truest proof of its efficiency. Many
different theories of government have been
put into execution, but they have nearly
all resulted disastrously. The govern
ment, which should be lasting, only came
into cxistonce when representation of the
people and religious toleration were taken
as its basis. When the seed of Republi
canism was planted in America it was de
posited where there was no association of
empire, save as it existed in painful recol
lection. Here it grew ; was admired by
all nations and its government is being
adopted by all people. The speaker
closed with a picture of the world as it
would he when universal Republicanism
should be, as it will be, the government
of all nations " a government by the peo
ple and for the people."
Music March, " Kaiserin Augusta'
Carl.
Oration "Turning Points iu Life"
J. F. Linn Ilarbaugh. Every young man
in his endeavor te mark out for hiniselt a
future ceurse of life, or te choeso a work te
which he may best doveto his energies, is
influenced largely by the experiences of
the past ; by the incidents and circum
stances which surrounded his childhood
and youth ; by reference te the rocks and
shoals that have time and again turned
his frail bark of life iute channels of un
known, perhaps dangerous, waters. Each
bound aud rebound has tried his strength
aud measured his resources. Whatever
mau's faith may be as te the future, his
remembrance of the past, with the lessens
it has taught, are te him a fixed and cer
tain reality. The spirit must have tlie
roots of its life in the past. It must live
iu the past by the recollection and asso
ciation as necessarily as it lives iu the pres
ent by consciousness, and in the future by
hope. What each individual has endured
or enjoyed, or at what particular times iu
his life these new orders of cxistonce
have been revealed te him, we may
net knew, but we de knew that
there are certain periods iu every
life when the world ejmmis te it iu a new
light, and things human and divine arc
revealed which the most vivid imagina
tions could net picture Time in its rapid
flight introduces and sweeps away many
things which we fain would keep with us.
But these epochs, these revolutions stand
out as clearly before the mind as upon the
day of the happening. The less by death
of a fend parent has changed the ceurse of
many a life, and has revealed the fact that
the battles of this life must be sought
without the discipline, counsel and
watchful care of him whose
place in this life no ether ene
.can fill. This, our commencement day,
can truly be called a turning point in our
lives, aud new is the time when we leek
back iute the dim past te choeso a work
te which we may doveto the fast fleeting
years that may yet be left te us. It re
mains, then, for us te labor earnestly from
dawn of day until the curfew tells always
looking upwards that is the destiny of
spirits. Let us grasp, with a firmness that
yields net unto death, the banners upon
which is written our glorious purpese.
When difficulties strengthen or when the
sirens of ease would allure us from our
path let us wave the banner in their faces,
and in the strength of Ged purpese te
take another step.
Oration" The Practical Spirit of Our
Age" H. S. Cebleutz, Reading, Pa. Na
tions as well as men have a spirit peculiar
ly their own. In the study of literature and
history, we first notice particular events
aud individual minds, then gradually come
te conceptions of nations themselves. The
character of individuals of a nation is an
index of the nation's character. This has
been called a practical age. All the sonti senti sonti
mentandmest of the chivalry of the middle
age have passed away. The world is
stern, cold, calculating, practical. The ex
ertions of energetic men have widened the
domain of action and enjoyment. Inven
tions are sprung upon us se rapidly that
we have lest our sensibility te surprise,
and novelty is common-place. Resources
of wealth have been developed within the
present century sufficient te support a
great nation. All tends te the practical.
Even architecture, which Coleridge
calls " a petrified religion" and
Goethe designates as " frezeu music," is
robbed of its poetical significance and classic
romance. The same element of utility is in
our public buildings, which are constructed
te minister te the wants of a growing pub
lic. Literature and theology partake of
the spirit of the age. Our theology is
closer te the public mind than our litera
ture, and our representative literary raeu
contribute te the national mind rather than
draw inspiration from it. The inventions
of the age have their bearing en modern
activity. Their practical value cannot be
estimated but they have a higher value.
Man is a creature of the physical world and
genius, by bringing the forces of matter
under his control, performs a great work.
Inventors have an educating power and
appeal te our sense of infinite and culti
vate our instincts. Science calls out the
best feelings in man. In the development
of our resources the useful aud beautiful
should go together, and refinement should
fellow industry. Let beautiful tastes fol fel
low wholesome utilities. Ged has given
America great gifts ; when these are de
veloped aud their real, net money value
recognized we shall be the best nation en
the glebe.
Oration "Weman's Influence upon So
ciety," C. R. Ferncr, Jenner X Reads,
Pa. Weman's influence upon society has
ever been felt, but it is only within com
paratively recent times that she has been
awarded her true position, and placed upon
an equality with man. Frem the earliest
times down te the present, she has ever
been considered te a certain degree infer
ior te man, and incapable of attaining te
the high social and Intellectual position
which man has held. Women, who in one
age was made man's drudge, and in another
his toy, is new sharing with him the high
est fruits of learning and knowledge, and
in her own home with loving voice she in
stills the first truths of religion into the
opening mind. That it should have taken
ages before her real merits and her equality
with man were acknowledged, seems al
most astounding, when wc consider hew
ready and willing she has ever been te
lend an assisting hand, or give a word of
sympathy, when the cloud of adversity
chanced te cress man's pathway. The first
foundations of human society were the
mothers of families. It was in their
besom that nature nursed successive gener
ations, and thence also flowed the first
affections that caused them te glow and
develop into true manhood. Weman's
quickness of comprehension, her suscepti
bility of everything that is pure and noble
in man, constantly stimulates hini te new
exertion, nnd fills his heart with energy
and genuine greatness. Take from the
youth of our country the principles of
truth and culture which were instilled by
their mothers, and you strike a death blew
at the very foundation of our social and
moral republic. It z the principle of cul
ture and honor, which is implanted in the
heart while under the care of a kind and
intelligent mother, that sends forth great
and noble men, inspired with a deep sense
of their country's welfare, and prepared te
meet all her wants and ti ials. etc.
Peem "Daily Songs "William E.
Hey, Mifflinshurg, Pa. This composition
was in a spirited flowing measure, and
showed its author te be the possessor of
poetical ability of a very high order. It
was delivered in a full resonant veice,
which was skillfully managed se a- te
bring out the fine peiuts of his production.
The yeuug poet received his full meed of
applaus.e from the pleased audience.
Music Waltz, " Sclicidcn " Wcisson Wcissen Wcisson
bern. Oration "Meney as a Facter of Civili
zation," Jehn H. Gciscl, Stoystown. Pa.
Meney has been a factor of civilization
from the very rudest ages of society. It
ever has and docs yet attract nnd repel,
actuate and coerce the human family. It
is this factor that has graced our galleries
of art, that has raised the human race from
a state of barbarism te a state of civiliza
tion and culture, that inquires into the
mysteries of the Almighty and brings us
into closer communion with Him who
holds heaven and earth, space aud time, all
things, as it were, in the hollow of his
hand. It is thi3 pewr that has caused
men te decree violence and opprcssien,and
is at the same time one of powers that has
silently and irresistibly swept them and
their works away. It is this power that
speaks te us from the ruins of the past,
from the humiliation of the proud, from
the prostrate thrones of the conquerors,
from the batllcd schemes of statesmen, and
from the reprobation with which the pre
sent age leeks hack upon the unrighteous
policy of the past.
Oration" The Romantic City " Wm.
L. Ileffhcins, Yerk, Pa. The world's
great cities, next te its great men, inter
est us most deeply. Their fortunes have
ever bscn an engaging theme te the his
terian. There is a city, nnique iu human
history and, as the harbinger of the med
crn age, aptly named the Romantic
Venice, the city of the sea. Her citizens,
profiting by the past aud mindful of the
demands of the new age, enacted laws of
freedom aud equality under whose sway
the city grew powerful and wealth lav
ished its fast accumulating stores
most profusely. Europe was most
prosperous when it most nearly imi
tated frce institutions, through which
the greatest impetus was given te com cem com
mcrce and industry,by which the comforts
of life were cheapened aud the burdens of
tabor Icsscucd. In Europe the path of
progress has been blocked by intolerance
and oppression, iu America it Is unopposed
by barbarism, tyranny or anarchy.
Oration "Man's Subjective Life."
Jonathan W. Miller, Mcrccrsburg, IV.
Te endeavor, by argument, te establish a
truth which is already accepted by all
men is net wholly unnecessary, but might
be regarded as a reflection upon the intel
ligence. Of such a nature is the truth
that in the huniau body there is a vital
principle by which all the actions of the
body arc determined a vital principle
which we call soul. The difficulty is net
se much in the problem as te whether
there is a central source from which flew
the powers of memory, reason aud will,
as from the various metaphysical or psy
chological theories that are advanced te
explain the soul's nature. When man was
created and his destiny committed
te his own keeping, we find in
him a two-fold tendency ; one toward
the actualization of the geed ; the
ether tevard the destroying of the true
end of his being. Anyone who has made
man a study knows that there is no mere
formidable power than conscience. Hew
affectionately it deals with him se long as
he heeds its admonitions ! But let him
pass them by unheeded and he has no rest
lay nor night, bat in agony cries out :
" Canst thou net minister te a mind dis
cas'd." But it is a comforting and soul
inspiring thought that there is ledged
within man's besom a power te give him
au assured triumph ever all his fees aud
bring him te that consummation of intel
ligence, purity and goodness te which his
being was originally destined. The soul
has laws for its own maintenance and pro
tection which if violated will plune us
into despair : if obeyed will give us happi
ness and peace. It remains for te decide
whether we will conform our lives te its
laws and live, or disobey them aud die.
Music Cornet sole, " Lcvy-Athan"
Ljvy.
Oration "Jesephine," Theodere N.
Reiter, James Creek, Pa. During the
French Revolution and all its horrors, no
personage appears mero prominent than
Jesephine. Though of obscure birth, she
possessed such a character, that nil these
who happened in her presence could net
help but reverence and respect her. Frem
a child, beauty and sprightlincss, united
with perfect geed nature, rendered her the
delight of her own circle. At the very
early age of 1C she became the wife of
Bcauharnais. This marriage proved un
happy and ended in the separation of hus
band and wife. During the revolution she
narrowly escaped with her life. The most
important crisis in Jesephine's fate was
the commencement of her connection with
that extraordinary man, whose fortunes
placed her en the most powerful throne of
modern times. During the season of power
she lived the victim of rancorous enemies
and jealous relatives, who envied and
feared the influence she rightfully pos
sessed ever the mind of her husband. She
possessed that unpretending kindness of
heart which, in the midst of grandeur,
rendered her desirous of laying aside all
unnecessary state, leading her familiarly te
accost the villagers aud peasantry, and te
listen with interest te the humble story of
their joys and sorrows.
In the midst of her greatness and in the
love of her husband, she was happy; but
her happiness was destined seen te be a
thing of the past. Jesephine heard in com
posure, but with tears coursing each ether
down her cheeks, the words that placed an
eternal barrier between her and greatness,
and, bitterer still, between affection and
its object. The remainder of her life was
passed in retirement. Her last words were:
"Island of Elba Napeleon." Few women
have passed through such extraordinary
changes of fortune, nnd none has displayed
mere patient endurance under trials and
reverses, or mere affecting self distrust and
singleness of heart when surrounded by
greatness. In conclusion we may say that
no diadem evcr'graced a nobler brew than
that of Jesephine.
Oration Mannal Laber a Civilizing
Power" A.Calvin Hettcnstcin. When we
take a retrospective yiew of the state of
mankind in the past it presents te us
scenes of bloodshed and strife. Philoso
phers and theologians attribute this result
largely te ignorance, but it seems mere
properly attributable te the disobedience
of the divine mandate enjoining labor.
Man differs from the animal in that
he belongs te the spiritual as well as the
natural world, but in his frailty he often
forgets the most important part of his
existence. As witness the orgies that char
acterized the reigns of Leuis XIV and
Leuis XV. Can we net truly say. after
having studied .the rise aud downfall of
nations, that the progress and perpetuity
of our country depends upon the labor of
her people. Without labor Christianity
would be a false doctrine, and without
Christianity wc cannot have a perfect civ
ilization. The remarkable Incrcaseef crime
is everywhere apparent. Is this owing te
a lack of educational facilities ? On the
contrary schools and colleges abound en
every side. The true reason for this sad
state of affairs lies in the desire te live
without work. The body, as well as the
mind, needs exercise, nnd even the studi
ous would be far happier were they trained
te labor as well as te thought. If we wish
te have a race of men who will be able te
endure the hardships and trials of every
day life, we must teach them te regard la
ber as honorable. Let us then cultivate a
taste for labor, that our nation, whose ca
reer iu the past has been characterized by
great achievements, may net suffer the
fate that befel these elder dynasties when
labor ceased te be honorable.
Oration " 3Ian's Mission." " Man's in
humanity te man makes countless
thousands mourn" K.J. Smith, Ilar
risburg, Pa. One cannot wonder
that these words came from the pen
of the sweet singer of Scotland. Hern
and reared in poverty they were but the
outpouring of his oppressed and care
burdened soul. Man can have before him
only as the beginning for the accomplish
ment of the highest geed for humanity
the feeling that all men are his equals.
Te accomplish the highest geed for hu
manity ene has te leave self out of the
question and make a sacritice of self
whenever it and the gcneral geed come into
conflict. Net surrender soul and body ;
but se surrender himself that the result
of his life work may conserve in the high
est scnse the general geed. " That every
ene in his own personality is te he io ie
garded, aud protected, and honored, and
esteemed, without respect te ancestry, or ,
rank, or race, or gifts, if only he bear
the human face and form, is the
correct principle of the slate." The want
of this proper surrender has been a cause
of many ignominious failures of public
men. Cajsar's Kt (it Unite is familiar te
all ; Napeleon sat in mere capitals as mas
ter than any ether monarch of aucicnt or
modern times, yet the breezes of a rocky
islaud in the Atlautiu caught his last
breath. Says Emersen, "There is a prize
which we arc all aiming at anil the mero
power and goodness we have se much the
mero the energy of that aim." The end
of the nation is the attainment of the
highest possible standard of freedom. In
helping te reach this end one is acting his
true part. Lycurgns left Sparta when ae
cused of assuming undue authority, only
te be brought back and te give te Sparta a
constitution which made her the head of
Greece. Imperialism has almost passed
away, Feudalism is a, thing of the past ;
and uH)ii these ruins there is being built a
firm and durable structure whose shrine
contains these words : "All men are equal.
The people are the state."
Music Waltz, " Seuntag'.s Kinder"
Risncr.
Oration " The Principcl of Pali ietism"
Ilnrace E. Sheibley, New BIoemlieM I'a.
Man, the last of Ged's creations but the
mastcr-picce of the divine intellect, is en
dowed with these powers of mind that
place him at the summit of creation and
render all below him subordinate te
his will. Tlicre has ever been in man
that spirit, that rising up against oppres
sion that will always be found en the side
of justice, truth aud right. Among the
ruiing passions that sway men's minds
there is none stronger, none spiinging
from a purer fount than patriot
ism. The desire te serve one's
country cither in defending her
from invasion or pietccting her rights
and institutions in vigor and purity is in
nate in spirit of the true citizen. Patriotism
is an alftictien for ene's country. It is
a binding link that connects all citizens
together for public geed. National pridti
is turned iute national pride tee often.
Then docs justice ccase te be a virtue, and
it becomes our first and most sacred duty
te pluck the weed out of our hearts. Iu
a nation where the spirit of patriotism is
wanting, hostile parties will ue factions,
spring up anarchy and lawlessness will
seen engulf the unhappy country in ruin.
In Asia, Seuth America, Mexico see
the evil results from want of this
spirit. Disunion is directly opposed
te patriotism. The history of our own
country during the last twenty-live year.-
amply proves the fact. History teems
with the deeds of patriots, aud the aunaU
of enr own country teem with examples
of self-sacrificing devotion of pati iets. In
Italy Garibaldi it the noblest example.
There is no form of government in which
patriotism finds fuller sway than in a Ke
prblic. In it the peeple recognize no au
thority but the sovereign will of the people.
Each man is himself appointed a guardian.
Our existence as a nation depends upon
this spirit, which is the safeguard of our
liberty. Were we te lo.;e it we seen would
Cease as a nation ; extinguish it and the
dissolution ofeur givernmcnt would b.s
assured, the mainstay tafcu away, the
shield of liberty broken and the eulvvark
of independence battewd down. In these
later days it needs net the call te arms te
signify true patriotism. The word has a
hi eader meaning. The humblest citizen. the
farmer, the mechanic each in his several
avocations serves his country truly and
nobly. The sphere of politics opens a
wide field forthedispliyof patretic spirit.
Expression of one's honest convictions by
ballet is the patretic duty of us all. He
who tries honestly te feim an accurate
conclusion and dares bravely te mantaUy
and advance it wilt fulfill best the
mission of the true citizen and,
whether in public or private station, the
true man, the real t. talesman and the
noblest patriot.
Oration "Decision of Character," C. M.
Smith, Nazareth, Pa. "Life is what we
make it," is an apt saying, and ene that
thus far remains uncentradicted. What