Commencement Exercises

Tiftlie citiA'ns of Ann Aiiior notbrif? nwre surely be'okens ihe apprtflch of Oomjiencement than hot weather. - Those vvho read "the sigps of the limes" last week could uot tlien Lave buen mistaken. While tho distraclions of war have not yét serlously di-iturbed tho round of exorciscs and plefisures of Oommemement week, yet the smal! numbur of Alumni present, and the anxious inquiries about the fate of the boys gone to the war vvero painful to notioc. The programmo oponed with the Baccalaureate sermón by President Haven, Sunday afternoon, in the Presbyterian Chunjh. Notwithstanding the extremoly hot weather, Dr. H. succeeded in holding the attention of a large and oppretiative audience for nenrly an honr and a half. The substance of this able disoóurso was an answer to Ibree leadïng inquiries suggested by the 22d verse of 16th chapter of Proverbs : lst - What is an educated man ? 2d - What are the duties of an educated man ? 3d - What are tho dangers of an tducated man ? The apprnpriate nmsic added not a little to the enjoyrnent of the occasion. Sunday evening the fíev. H. G. Bünn, of Galena, 111., delivered the anniversary address before the Christian Association. . The Reverend gentleman proved the success of Christianity in the worla in a manner not wholly unin teresting. The Al,ba Delta Phi frateruity held their auniversary meeting Monday eve. ning in the Congregational Church. - The Rev. G. P. Tindall, of Ypsilanti, delivered a discourse on the " Sins of the Times," which we beard bighlv ipoken of. Tuesday afternoon, a large audience manilested their interest in the graduating class by attendanee upon their elass exeioises, whioh oonsisted of a poern on "Common Sonse"byS.C. Stacy, of Tecum.-eh, and an oration by E. D. Kinnc, of Syracuse, N. Y. The poem was hardly equal to expectation while the oration was a common placo essay. The timo for the Alumni meeting was inconveniently eaily in the evening, and unfortunate for the eubsequent lecture before the literary societies. As a consequence, both meetings wero continually inlerrnpted by persons coming in and going out, and the last lecture was poorly attended. The address of Mr. E. Willits, of Monroe, before the Alumni was a series of strictures upon the superfioiality of the age especially in its methods of education. While knowledge and learmng are made universal they are alsii less thorough. For this tliere is no necssity. Most of the speaker's views wort) correct acd well etated. Of the address of Hon. T. J. Dickman, of Cleveland, before the Literary Sooieties, we can not speak too higtily. Rarely has it been. our good fortune to listen to so finished and scholarly a produetion. His theme, " Liberal Culture an Element of Success in Practical Life," was handled in an exhaustive and elegant marnier. Wilh lbo statement of Gnizot, that "civiliz;ition ii the hijhest progress of the individual and of society," the s[eaker vve;i( on to show how in the pnrsuits of comraerce, and in the mechanicnl Arte, no less than in the professional walks of life, a man of broad and liberal culture attains tho most complete success, that to the noblest and truest ulilitarianisrn of the agc the culture of art and letters is an essential. The orator closed his excellent discourse by in eloquent appeal to all patriot scholars to cultívate and build up a national literuture tbat shall harmonizo all sectional prejudices, and be the living souree of national perpetuity and fjtofy. During the delivery of this lecture the Alumni held their business meeting in the basement of the cliurch, vvhich resulted in the election of the following jlfiaers for the ensuing year : President - Datus C. Brooks. Vice Presidtnts - Prof. G. P. Evans F. L. Parker. Secretary-C. G. Clark, Jr, Treasurer - D. L. Wood, Executive Comrnittee - Merci] ant TI, Goodiich, A. K. Spence, J. E. Bigelow. Orator- Winfield Smith, Milwaukee, Wis. Altérnate- T. R. Chase, Cleveland, Ohio Poet- Rov Richard Coedley, Kansas Altérnate- M. L. D'Ooge, Ann Arbor. A comuiitteo, consisting of E. Willits, C. K. Adama, and W. A. Moore, was fhoson to report a plan for the crection of an approprinte monument on tho TTniversity Campus, to the memory of the Alumni who have (allen and are yet to full in tbu defense of our country. Commcnoement morning witnessed an entire chango of weather. Copious dhowers refieshed the parcLed gronnd. While the rain was pouring down, we pitiud thu processiou that was fonned in ppite oí rain and storms, but we-e glad for the farmers The aiiriienee in attendance opon the morning scssion was large, considering tlio unfavorabla weather. The large church was filled to ovorflowing in the ifternoon.' Among the distinguished visitors we noticed his Exeellency Gov. Blaih, and Lieut. Gov. May. The order ol Exereises was as follows: Musió. PRAYER. Müsic. fc'alutatory Addresscs in Iatin, Aethur Everett, Prinoeton, 111. Micliignn and its Future, Charles L. Fraser, Grand lïa]ji(2s. Responsible Elementa of Mind, IIeebebt A. Lee, Brighton. MUSIC. How Truth Moves, Wm. A. Simpkins, Almant. Geoius, Feank Walkeb, Fannington. MÜ8I0. The Carboniferoua Ago. Wii.liam Jessiiv BooTH.Lcdi. Stars Gem the Night, Joseph C. Haet, Adrián. The Drama of Lifo, Schuylkr Grant, Rockville, Conn. MUSIC. Fuith and Science, William B. Hendryx, Ann Arbor. England, Edwaud D. Kinne, Syracuse, N. Y. Art, Suübal F. White, Marshall. MUSIC. Roman and American Women in Times of Calamity, Arthur Kvf.rett, Prineeton, 111. The Military KI, ment; Zina P. Kino, Ann Arbor. MCSIC. Rsdicalism, Scovel 0. Stacy, Tooumseh. Wilham S. Beewstee, Freeport, 111. Mt'61C. CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES. Mueic. BENEDICTION. mosic. The young gentlemen as a vvhole ac quitted Ihemselves respectably well. We shall not:ce only those who were judged to excel theír compeers. ' Btow Truth Moves," by Wu. A. Simpkinb, was a piece of considerable merit and delivered in a forcible and eloquent manner. "Geniue," by Frank Walkkr, was considered one of tlie best speeches of the day, its chief merits bt'ing clearness of its etyle and the energy of its dclivery. The audience generally admired the gesturea and voiee of Josepii C. Hart, who spoke on "Stars Gem the Night," "Eoman and American Womcn jn Times of Calamity" by AiiTHtm Eveiiett, was more than ordinary in interest, and was spoken in a nervous and energeticstyle. "The Military Element," by ZrNA P. King, was the live speech of the day, as was shovvn ajio by the frequent bursts of ypplause which interrupted the speaker. The allusion to Gen. Grant niet with enthusiastic response. The music was lurnished by the Detroit City Band, which has grown into considerable favor with our studente and citizen8. The degreo of B. A. was conferred by President Haven in the Latin language upon 23 members of the class. Two received the degree of B S., and one of Civil Engineer. Fiye Alumui presented themselves for the degree of M. A., and four for that of M. S. These degrees were also confereed upon several who were absent. After tho conerríing oí the Degrees President Haven addressed a few part ing words to the graduating class, and then called upon Gov. Blair to say a few words of counsel and encouragement. The Governor expressed himeelf pleased witb vvhat he had eoen and heaid, predicted a glorious future for the Michigan University, and concluded by eulogizing the brave boys of our State who are imperilling their lives in defense of our governmeut and institutions. With the benediction the audiecce went thotr way, vaiïously afïected, some ploasantly, others otherwise, 'm comparing this occasion wilh similar onus in years gone by In the evening the President's rooms were crowded with Regents, Professors, Alumni, and frienda, who psssed the time very pleasantly in reviewing the eventsof the weet, and in helping themsolves from a table loaded with the dtilicacies of the season. "All's well that ends well." M. ÜrfL" Tho editor of the Argii8 was a " Douglas or death," Democrat, and we were n " Breokinridgo Democrat," we will leave out to the readers of both papers, the question whioh would most "naturally eoaletxe," with republicans. - Ypsilanti Sentinel. " Facts are stubborn thiogs," and they have already forestalled the deci.sion of "the readers of both papers " In 18Ü0 the Sentinel, " for a consideraron," supported Lincoln, and the Editor and Publisher - the same then as now - supported Breckir.ridge. If that was not a natural eoahicing Viith republicaus wliat Wftf U ? Í3F The New York Timet, edited by Lincoln's biographer, and really tho leadiug organ of the Lincoln party ; says, and without any if or ands : "Had Mr. Breosunkidoí, or Mr. Doijglas, or Mr. Bkll been eleoted, there would have betn no rebellion." The New York Tribune, another Lincoln organ, aud tbc editor of whioh defeated öeward and gare Lincoln tho nomination in the Chicago qonvention, more than intimates fchat tho Republieans and tho Seoessionists understood eaoh otlier in tliat campaign, and avera that Iho election of Lincoln was celebratod at Charleston ; and since his reDomination distinctly declares that: " We beüeve the rebeMion would have lost soraething of its cohesión an"d venom from the ïiour in which it was known that a new President would surely be maugurated on tho 4th of March next." If the Time and thé Tribune state truths, had not the nation botter discard tho advise of tho Presidontial Dutehtr.an, aud " swap horses f" &3T We regret to see in the list of officers sent by the rebel authoritiea to Charleston, and distributed in the portions ol the city most liable to the fire of our ovvn fleet, the name of Major John E. Clark of this city. Major Clark was taken prisoner just after the battle of Gettysburg, and has suffered mueh physically from the close confineraent and spare diet of Libby, and now to be placed under the firo of h'.e frienda is a refinement in the barbarily to which he has been subjected. If the rebels will give the officers sent to Charleston freo air, plenty to oat, and an opportunity to exercise, we have no doubt they will bo thankful for the change, even though it britig dange-rs of anothor kind. (W TiUcius G. Noyes, Esq., the able editor of the Democratie Expounder, died at his residence in the City of Marshall, on the 16th uit., aged abo ut 42 years. Mr. Noyes was a lawyer, and ranked high in his profession. He has been sole bditor of 'the Expounder since 1855, and its columns has alwayp expressed his opinion3 upon the eveuts and moa8ures of the day wtth clearaess, firmness, and caudor. C Secretary Ciuse has reaigned, and Ex Gov. Tod, of Ohio, has been appoiuted his euccessor. ]o reason is yet given the public, but we presume it is "that hannony may prevalí in the National Councils," as "ordered" by the Baltimore Conveution. We think a botter euccessor tnight have beeo selected. F" We give very little army news, confessing that we know really nothing oí the advances, retreats, sucecsses cir defeats of the several Union armies. Uur losses in men havo been hea-vv. God grantthat the gain in the end may be commensurate. HF Congross has repealed the commutation clause. Look out for the next draft.