The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-05
Now Haven, Conn.
Correspondence Of the Hersld.l


1t seems TO be inherent in the nature of man as he
Ives moves and has his being in the nineteenth
century, as he travels and participates in Of
mlrlh, estivity and fashion, to communicate to you
the result OF his observations, and have them re-
corded IN the racy columns of that most felicitous
and deservedly popular journal, known all over the
wide universe as Benefits Herald"-The Herald
the most lively spiritaeAe and entertaining compa-
mon in solitude, the most charming pade mecum in
society, and the most faithful and only true record
OF all that is passing in the beau monde around U.S..
Whoever reads the Herald regularly and attentvely
may remain In perfect seclusion, and at the same
time be perfectly conversant with every incident OF
interest or Importance that transpires III every de-
partment OF lite, from the enivening scenes OF the
gay and glddy saloon OF the most fashionable wa
terlng place, down 10 the petty and contemplate arts
OF wall street hnanciers and the brave and chlval-
rous de eds OF notorious six-penny editors. What u
paradox II is none the less true
My last Was directed you from Saratoga contain
ing rapid sketch OF the most animated scenes
which witnessed there after our separation in the
piazza OF the United States. few days subsequent
TO the date of that returned to this place. to pass
Commencement week, beneath the cool refreshing
shade OF the broad and overspreading elms, tor
which the quiet and webehaved city of New Ha-
ven enjoys such deserved celebrity. What an intel
lectual (D banquet is crowded upon you here during
the short space ct three days. The most capacious
intellect cannot concoct 1t, and the greatest literary
gourmand were he to attempt 10 taste Of all the rich
dainlles prepared for him during this annual tete
would certainly succumb to an attack of indlges-
ton.
First of all was large meeting of all the Alumni
present In New Haven, held in the Neurological
Cabinet, before which, song, written by Percival,
was sang by the stentoran lungs OF countless The
logs, and sundry distinguished individuals made
speeches, to wit Roger Sherman, Gov. Swain, of
N. O., the tar-famed Denison, of meteor memory,
and last, but not least His Excellency Willis ar
10 trpas nd If Ttuu
bull gallery. On Tuesday evening, the 18th, the
literat enjoyed rich treat, in the splendid Grafton
OF Prot. Dickson, OF Charleston, S. c., before the
Phi Beta Kappa Society. Ii will be unnecessary to
indulge. IN protracted eulogums OF this mastery
production; suffice 1t to say, II was chaste beauti-
tul and elegant piece OF composition, and fully re-
aalsed the most exalted expectations of the most
fastldlOas judges.
On Wednesday morning Uncle Ben, as he is ia
millarly styled, read report OF 1--WE hours in
length before large assembly Of the Alumni ION
the present conditIon and future prospects OF the
College," He interspersed it with numerous at
tcmpts at wit and humor.
On Thursday morning about day light the pom
derous church bells disturbed the slumbers OF the
whole city by their loud and prolonged ringing. Al
halt past vast crowds of old and young maids be.
sides men, women and children rushed in one broad
phalanx across the green" to secure the most eli
glbe places, TO witness the displays of genius which
had been heralded abroad by the ''order OF exer-
cses" at Commencement. The house was filled TO
overlooking, usual, and the idea of hearing any
thing was preposerous. The inspired words, the
outbursts OF eloquence which fell from the lips OF
the beardless Solomons were drowned by the bust
ling and chatterlng crowd The display Of beauty
and fashion, Dear Bennett, In which | know you
take more interest than in anything else, was Tar in
ferlor at this Commencement, to any ever attend
ed before. Perhaps this may be attributed, how.
ever TO the immense squeeze and the great heat OF
the weather-tor defy any set of charming women
to look pretty IT they are slowed and packed awa y
like so many herrngs, and their dear little faces be-
down their flushed and burning cheeks. One of
the pieces exhibited was farce, written by Mr.. L.
g. Walker, OF Michigan. 1t exhibited evident
marks of genius, was well acted, and was received
with roars OF applause Some of the other purtans
looked ut each other, smiled, and were shocked, be-
cause it savored rather too much of theatrical ex-
h N lion Ise Ma yredlflory spoken BY Mr. b.
eloped few weeks since with the CAV. dsshinS ing
fascinating, accomplished and beautiful spouse Of
certain highly esteemed lieutenant in the army,
who was absent at the time on duty.
The bushes which lit up the delicate cheeks Of
the New Haven beauties when they first heard OF il,
have not yet subsidized. The old maids held their
BREATH and in frequent coteries, the matter
was spoken of In half-suppressed whisper. Some
shook their heads and accompanied it with half
finished expressions OF pity, establishment and hor
ror. Some laughed and some wept to think that
such scene could ranspire In the goodly city OF the
Ems, where the eye and lip servants OF the Most
High imagined they exerted such powerful and
controlling influence.
We had hoped that our graduating class would
have gotten up ball for the entertainment Of the
citizens and strangers who are fond of such delight
full and harmless amusments A desperate effort
was made !; but, alas the odious spirit Of busm
was predominant, and the project was consigned 10
the I" tomb of the Capuets." The Blues were too
indignant, the beaux became indignant, and the
bellies were wofuly disappointed Next year we
hope, however, for better times.
The card table, that precious relic of by-gone
days, around which fingers so many, glorious recol-
lections, has been handed down. In due form, to the
succeeding class, but the bass drum, alas that sa-
cred treasure, which has only come down to us in
memory, has been stolen by some Of the lynx. eyed
tutors, and is now used by the Faculty at their
weekly concaves, 70 celebrate the EXPULSION 1,, OF
The Bully Club delivery has also been abrogated,
and the sacred old Club captured. 1t may now be
seen suspended in the Domine's room as trophy Of
victory and proof of the perfect humility and sub
mission to which the once glad and blIthesome stu
dent has been reduced by the alpervading spirit of
tyranncal bluesm. Yale is no longer what II must
once have been Converse with any graduate who
left its walls ten years ago, and you cannot fai TO be
convinced of the melancholy and drefu change
which every thing in and around II has undergone
II is yearly fast losing its identity, and is indeed
sorrowul to think to what state 1t will be reduced
after the lapse OF a few more years.
As far as the actual number Of students is con-
cerned, the college never has been more fourishng
The class which was graduated yesterday number
ed los, the largest which has ever graduated since
the foundation OF the institution the Yale Liter
airy Magazine, periodical edited by the students,ls
still conducted with pristine enthusiasm, and Judging
from the selections of editors made in the next class,
we have the assurance that will not lose any ofits
claim to liberal and generous support Thus much
for College gossip. :,
Dear Generality the way,why were you not with
us during the festivities which have Just termi-
mated ? A rumor was circulated, and very gene
rally credited that was your Intention 10 visit us
in our seclusion, eniven us by your presence, and
participate in the unusual gaietes OF the wee K
Imagine. then, our great disappointment as we pro-
ceeded to the boat TO greet you with cordial wei
was either unfounded, or that you had changed
your resolution. We intended giving you grand
complimentary dinner Ia Boz, if you had graft
fed us with your presence and when you hear
not cone-eh I | feel confident you would have
enjoyed yourself much We have had rich sue
cesssn of most entertaining amusements, among
which may be enumerated Clay caucuses, Temper