Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-07

houceo, ~ an altogether unforeseen occurrence. 10
solourn yet another day in this delightful village:
Would that the seminares Of learning located IN this
charming spot presented as peaceful and unique an
aspect as It's borough II might then be well termed
the Eden of N. J. AtPresent great excitement
pervades this little community, occasoned by an at
fray which happened among the students, the parti-
ouars Of which shall endeayor to furnish you in
detail. H
Having secured seat in the mail for Philadelphia,
determined to employ what time had to spare, IN
revsilng the College grounds IN order II possible,
by a second RENEWAL to impress the classic scene in
delibly upon nay mind. On approaching the campus,
looked in vain for that dense volume OF smoke,
which, but few hours before, had settled, like
heavy fog, upon the venerable buildings. The pre-
miscueus multitude that adorned the long white
fence and projected Their guilds and evolved their to-
bacco juice upon the adjoining pavement had Ike the
smoke OF their creation, rolled away. | entered the
ly the sole occupant of the broad green before
As neared the college, observed several knots OF
young men stationed upon the steps of the building
raking my course along the pathway Immediately In
and was struck with the high degree Of excitement
under which they appeared to be labering Num-
beress and repeated ordinations like the following,
VIZ, "Rascals! ID towards p" Drawn
ears as passed.
Conjecturing that some assault and battery per-
haps murder, had been committed, l resolved to
turn to my quarters and learn if possible the true
state of the case.
On my way to the hotel encoun tered squad Of
students, including a rather ood-lookng boy who
wore green patch over his left eye, whe appeared
TO be the grand centre of attraction. As passed.
this lad hailed lusty looking youth at about twenty
yards distance with,
81 say Pat any commands for the south 2"
"Why, you amt of, Ned, are you 2" asked the
person addressed.
"Not exactly, Pat" replied Ned, but it's most
time, If I'd avoid an introduction to the Mayor and
common scoundrels.' Why, they do say, Pat, that
they have issued writ of have your carcass and
intend to attach my cSrporosity, If amt among the
missing soon."
"We now if that arnt too bad, rejoned the Irish
man. "Howsomdever notwithstanding, if you do
cut turf take particular care old cock TO pay nay dis
tresses to all the gals down blow, and inform them
that am in perfect state of salubrity."
As my presence was by this time observed wend-
ed my way to the tavern subsequently learning that
the boy with patch on his eye was the inshgator of
Upon entering the bar-room of the hotel was sur.
prised TO find as much excitement prevalent as
had observed at the college, Some were loudly vo-
cferating against the students Unfortunately, COM
pairing this peaceful village to Texas others draw
lag parallel between it and Washington and rant
ing against the southern members Of the institution
and others still talking about the nsuted majesty Of
the law and the peculiar efficacy of state prison fare
and regulations. 81
Being stranger and having my curiosity excited
by the vague EXPLANATIONS had heard cast my
eyes round to discover, if possible, some person from
not in vain. / soon espied my old friend, calmly
smoking his cigar, and apparently meditatHg on the
scene before him. Drawing chair beside him, and
extending my hand, by way Of saluta,ion, thus
"well, cid covey, what'sto pay? There seems to
be unusual degree of excitement in the place to-
day. Perhaps vow could furnish enc with something
explanatory on the occasion 2"
Z Prehapse" said the old chick, "I mought gen.
orally endeavors get the hang Of all SUCH kick ups
among the lads No doubt" continued he, you'd
like TO hear fall statement of the whole affair
twas gwen TO me BY an eye witness and friend to
nodded assent, and after few pufs at his cigarhe
proceeded to give his version of the whole crcum-
stance, which upon comparison, corresponds SO per-
fecty with after variations, that shall give you the
amount Of II, concluding II 10 be the true one
II seems there had been some ill-will existing for
some time between a certain Mr. s., Of the south
the lad above referred 10 as wearing the green patch
AND Mr.. c. Of the north, which only waited
for opportunity to manifest itself, which opportu
nifty occurred at the breakfast table on tho morning
Of the rencontre.
Being severally quite voracious, they both acct
denially seized upon the same identical cake "Then
came the tug Of war; The cake being what would
be called an old sostler resisted the first attempt at
separation. When II finally yielded to the super
abundance Of physical force and was rent asander,
Mr.. @. obtained by far the major porlion Whereup-
on Mr. s., hot, headed, maynard boy, became high
ly exasperaied and conjecturng that his honor de
pended in great measure upon the stability of the
batter of which the cake was composed, imagined
himself grossly nsuted and after hurting his knife al
his nvaIs head, and warning him TO prepare for a
thrashing after breakfast, he departed for refec-
tory in high dudgeon, amidst the OF his mess
mates. Little Mr.. S. intended 10 be as good as his
word. Having retired to his room, he armed himself
cap a pie" and shoudcring cudgel which his leg
might well have envied for ia slxe, he forthwith
sought Mr.. s., and demanded Of him apology for
having dared TO seize upon his buck wheat. Mr. s.
refused the satisfaction requisite whereupon his anita
gonist commenced belaboring him. Bat the little
chap had rcckoned without his host. He was imme-
dately disarmed and was being handled Marlborough
ly, when wonderful to relate, amidst black eyes and
sundry other brmses he had the great presence efmnd
to draw his dirk, which he had pposely secreed on
his person, and being endowed with that extreme Of
courage, which alone enables man TO use such a
weapon, he made repeated thrusts al his opponent,
one OF which took effect before the bysanders could
interfere. Being at length disarmed by the assist
ance OF a certain Mr.. H., 10 whom we shall have &C.
casion TO refer shortly, he sent TO his room amid
the sunts and eers OF his fellow students. The doc
tor being summoned, pronounced MIR. >. as by no
means dangereuly wounded.
Whilst the operation Of probing and dressing was
going on, another affair Of honor took place, which
had we'll nigh been more tragcsl than the frst-the
parties concerned beng better matched, and the
weapon used being backed by stronger hand, and
apparently (only) more rcseutc head.
Mr. H. Of whom we made mention above fair
representative Of little Jersey firm advocate for
freedom Of opiniss, who invariably asserts and NAM
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