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PC.771.072
30 Sep-7 Oct 1771:1481 (247)
Princeton, September 25. . . This day the anniversary
commencement of the College of New-Jersey was held in the
church here. After the usual procession, the business of
the day was introduced with prayer by the President, and a
piece of vocal music performed by the students. . . [16
lines, orations] And the business of the forenoon was
concluded with an anthem.
5. At three o'clock the audience again assembled; and
after singing by the students, Mr. Spring delivered an
English oration, . . . [7 lines, orations]
7. A poem, on "The Rising Glory of America, " was spoken
by Mr. Brackinridge, and received with great applause by the
audience.
8. Mr. Ross delivered an English oration, on "The Power of
Eloquence."
9. The students sung an anthem; after which the following
young gentlemen were admitted to the first degree in the
arts. . .
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